Originally posted by stormtech OK. So if I do end up with the K5-IIs the PLM lens is out I guess, that’s OK - if I get that body I will look for a nice copy of the HD 55-300 WR.
I have all three of these bodies bought new- the K-5 IIs, K-S2 (for its smallness and excellence over the prior K-r), and the KP. The KP is my most often-used body. The K-S2 when I need to go as small as possible with high quality. But I still think very highly of my K-5 IIs, even after owning these newer models, and still shoot with it. With a good lens, it still delivers fine images. it looks like you've found a good copy at a very good price, and with the battery grip. Hard to beat that value.
I also have the DA HD 55-300mm WR lens, and I like it very much. It uses the old, reliable screw-driven technology, but that is fine with me, and it turns out fine images. They are still available new at a good price from B&H. With such a savings on the camera, you might consider it. If you'd like an exceptionally good pro-style constant aperture zoom lens, the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC is an excellent choice, and priced very well for such a lens. Also built well, but not WR.
If you'd rather have an all-around zoom lens having WR, the DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 provides fast, accurate, quiet AF and very good imaging. It is also remarkably compact and lightweight for such a wide zoom range.
Oops, I missed that you are getting a K-3 and a DA* 60-250mm. That should be a dynamite combo. That Sigma 17-50mm would work in well also.
Last edited by mikesbike; 06-23-2019 at 09:29 PM.