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derrenhodson · 03-03-2017, 01:08 PM

I've used both Fuji and Pentax, the Fuji camera will be better especially for the price but the Pentax limited lenses are amazing. I changed to pentax purely because of the 20-40 which is the sharpness zoom I've ever owned. The compact 15 & 70 make up an awesome trio of lenses.

**RobA_Oz** · 03-03-2017, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by surfar

Its not in the equation, the XT20 is....

KP and XT20 look good from the specs, both are very recently released....

Fuji CANT do IBIS, so they offer stabilisation on plenty of their lenses

XT20 beats the KPs price by around 20-25% depending on where you are.

---------- Post added 03-04-17 at 06:24 AM ----------

XT20 is more compact and lighter than the KP

The XT-2 is actually more comparable with the KP than the XT-20, in terms of features. Even the K70 or the K-S2, either of which could now be considered the entry-level Pentax body, is superior to the XT-20 on those terms, and is closer on price than the KP. For a list of the differences between the two Fujis, have a look here.

surfar · 03-03-2017, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

I couldn't comment on the Fuji.

OH!....

---------- Post added 03-04-17 at 08:17 AM ----------

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

The XT-2 is actually more comparable with the KP than the XT-20, in terms of features. Even the K70 or the K-S2, either of which could now be considered the entry-level Pentax body, is superior to the XT-20 on those terms, and is closer on price than the KP. For a list of the differences between the two Fujis, have a look here.

Are those twins having a disagreement again?

**RobA_Oz** · 03-03-2017, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by surfar

OH!....

---------- Post added 03-04-17 at 08:17 AM ----------

Are those twins having a disagreement again?

You leave my multiple personality disorder out of this!

Actually, neither of them has either Fuji (one does have a humble X30) but both are good at reading specifications.

surfar · 03-03-2017, 02:22 PM

Ha HA

gm4life · 03-03-2017, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Nice combo. According to camera size, the KP is about the same size or smaller than a Fuji XT2. The Fuji primes are faster than the Pentax Ltd ones, but the Pentax limited are smaller and lighter. On top, the KP offers IBIS, the Fuji doesn't. And the KP is cheaper.

Why thanks. That lens (20-40) on the KP just works from a styling point of view as well as an optics/function point of view. It is like several primes in one.

**monochrome** · 03-03-2017, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by gm4life

Why thanks. That lens (20-40) on the KP just works from a styling point of view as well as an optics/function point of view. It is like several primes in one.

I'm happy the 20~40 has finally found a suitable mate.

gm4life · 03-04-2017, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I'm happy the 20~40 has finally found a suitable mate.

It has and that was the only reason it was purchased actually!

gm4life · 03-05-2017, 09:02 AM

The updated CBA and LBA lineup! This is the family until the infamous DFA 85 * comes out. I am saving now!

**bobbotron** · 03-05-2017, 03:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gm4life

The updated CBA and LBA lineup! This is the family until the infamous DFA 85 * comes out. I am saving now!

That is a lovely system you've got there!

gm4life · 03-05-2017, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

That is a lovely system you've got there!

Why thank you... It grew bigger and faster along with MUCH more expensive than I planned but I am OK with that. I am very pleased with it, it is a far cry from some of the VERY impressive kits/systems I see assembled on PF, but it should work well for me. In fact the system likely is more advanced than the hack/amateur photographer I am.

The DFA 85 * whenever it comes will sit nicely between the 55 * and 300 *. Thanks again for the kind words.

gm4life · 03-11-2017, 08:43 PM

Took a few photos of a birthday today with the KP was impressed with the results yet again!

Uluru · 03-12-2017, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by gm4life

Took a few photos of a birthday today with the KP was impressed with the results yet again!

Use Pentax for birthdays. Leicas for marriages. Fujifilm for funerals.

kshapero · 04-16-2017, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Davidparis

I'd still prefer a barbed-wire enema than make-do with that as a K-3II successor...

I am thinking you are saying this because it is a French thing, hmmm.

03-05-2017, 09:02 AM	#69
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	The updated CBA and LBA lineup! This is the family until the infamous DFA 85 * comes out. I am saving now! Last edited by gm4life; 03-05-2017 at 09:07 AM.

03-12-2017, 03:02 PM	#73
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by gm4life Took a few photos of a birthday today with the KP was impressed with the results yet again! Use Pentax for birthdays. Leicas for marriages. Fujifilm for funerals. Last edited by Uluru; 03-12-2017 at 03:13 PM.

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derrenhodson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 37	I've used both Fuji and Pentax, the Fuji camera will be better especially for the price but the Pentax limited lenses are amazing. I changed to pentax purely because of the 20-40 which is the sharpness zoom I've ever owned. The compact 15 & 70 make up an awesome trio of lenses.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by surfar Its not in the equation, the XT20 is.... KP and XT20 look good from the specs, both are very recently released.... Fuji CANT do IBIS, so they offer stabilisation on plenty of their lenses XT20 beats the KPs price by around 20-25% depending on where you are. ---------- Post added 03-04-17 at 06:24 AM ---------- XT20 is more compact and lighter than the KP The XT-2 is actually more comparable with the KP than the XT-20, in terms of features. Even the K70 or the K-S2, either of which could now be considered the entry-level Pentax body, is superior to the XT-20 on those terms, and is closer on price than the KP. For a list of the differences between the two Fujis, have a look here.

03-03-2017, 02:16 PM	#63
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,147	Originally posted by RobA_Oz I couldn't comment on the Fuji. OH!.... ---------- Post added 03-04-17 at 08:17 AM ---------- Originally posted by RobA_Oz The XT-2 is actually more comparable with the KP than the XT-20, in terms of features. Even the K70 or the K-S2, either of which could now be considered the entry-level Pentax body, is superior to the XT-20 on those terms, and is closer on price than the KP. For a list of the differences between the two Fujis, have a look here. Are those twins having a disagreement again?

03-03-2017, 02:20 PM - 1 Like	#64
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by surfar OH!.... ---------- Post added 03-04-17 at 08:17 AM ---------- Are those twins having a disagreement again? You leave my multiple personality disorder out of this! Actually, neither of them has either Fuji (one does have a humble X30) but both are good at reading specifications.

03-03-2017, 02:22 PM	#65
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,147	Ha HA

03-03-2017, 08:55 PM	#66
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	Originally posted by biz-engineer Nice combo. According to camera size, the KP is about the same size or smaller than a Fuji XT2. The Fuji primes are faster than the Pentax Ltd ones, but the Pentax limited are smaller and lighter. On top, the KP offers IBIS, the Fuji doesn't. And the KP is cheaper. Why thanks. That lens (20-40) on the KP just works from a styling point of view as well as an optics/function point of view. It is like several primes in one.

03-03-2017, 10:46 PM	#67
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by gm4life Why thanks. That lens (20-40) on the KP just works from a styling point of view as well as an optics/function point of view. It is like several primes in one. I'm happy the 20~40 has finally found a suitable mate.

03-04-2017, 09:25 AM	#68
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome I'm happy the 20~40 has finally found a suitable mate. It has and that was the only reason it was purchased actually!

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bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by gm4life The updated CBA and LBA lineup! This is the family until the infamous DFA 85 * comes out. I am saving now! That is a lovely system you've got there!

03-05-2017, 08:11 PM	#71
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	Originally posted by bobbotron That is a lovely system you've got there! Why thank you... It grew bigger and faster along with MUCH more expensive than I planned but I am OK with that. I am very pleased with it, it is a far cry from some of the VERY impressive kits/systems I see assembled on PF, but it should work well for me. In fact the system likely is more advanced than the hack/amateur photographer I am. The DFA 85 * whenever it comes will sit nicely between the 55 * and 300 *. Thanks again for the kind words.

03-11-2017, 08:43 PM	#72
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	Took a few photos of a birthday today with the KP was impressed with the results yet again!

04-16-2017, 03:46 PM	#74
kshapero Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 437	Originally posted by Davidparis I'd still prefer a barbed-wire enema than make-do with that as a K-3II successor... I am thinking you are saying this because it is a French thing, hmmm.

Well the KP has arrived... My impression...

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