RiceHigh's Pentax Blog

nulla · 07-31-2009, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Frankly, I'm always amazed that people bother with Pentax at all if they aren't going to use Pentax glass.
There isn't much reason to use the brand if you are using third party glass. The competitors bodies do seem to be better.
But it not my place to judge, I suppose. We get to waste our money as we see fit.

FWIW, I have over 2000 exposures on my K7 with no imaging issues at all. No green lines, no purple splots, no problems at all. I read the bitching and whining threads and wonder what the hell you people are on about. If your camera doesn't work, get it exchanged for one that does work.
This isn't rocket science.

I agree Wheatfield... all my glass is Pentax. It was Pentax glass that attracted me to digital.. was a Nikon film user before.

My view though camera wise has changed rapidly in favour of Pentax over other brands since getting the K-7.

Neil

**Pål Jensen** · 07-31-2009, 06:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by res3567

Hi Wheatfield.

What is your favorate Pentax lens?

I'm not Wheatfield but I'll say the FA* 200/4 Macro keep on astounding me. I'm sure images shot with this lens on the K-7 can be printed at sizes of 2 metres at the long end

**Pål Jensen** · 07-31-2009, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Frankly, I'm always amazed that people bother with Pentax at all if they aren't going to use Pentax glass.
.

Agree. Not buying Pentax lenses is false economy. The good Pentax glass is something you can use forever and they also keep their value. Old third party glass is cheap; some Pentax lenses increase in price on the use market to far more than they costed when new....

Wheatfield · 07-31-2009, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by res3567

Hi Wheatfield.

What is your favorite Pentax lens?

Of the 50 or so I have, it's generally the one that's on the camera right now.
I don't really have a favorite, per se. I like compact lenses, so I'm pretty smitten with the DA Limiteds, and if I am just out and about with a small kit, I'll have the 21, 31 (I must get my 40 back), and 70 (and now the 15 as well) in my vest. I'm really pleased with the 55/1.4. It's turned out to be a gorgeous lens.
I suppose if I had to pick one and say it's my fave, it would probably be the A*85/1.4. It's just a really sweet lens (though it isn't small).

Wheatfield · 07-31-2009, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

I'm not Wheatfield but I'll say the FA* 200/4 Macro keep on astounding me. I'm sure images shot with this lens on the K-7 can be printed at sizes of 2 metres at the long end

Absolutely. That lens really has become my goto anytime I am wanting to do macro.
I find the bokeh to be somewhat funky if it is used outside of the macro range, do you find this as well?

jogiba · 07-31-2009, 06:46 AM

RiceHigh is the Rush Limbaugh of DSLR commentators.

Gooshin · 07-31-2009, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

RiceHigh is the Rush Limbaugh of DSLR commentators.

so you listen to Rush Limbaugh?

pingflood · 07-31-2009, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by Gooshin

so you listen to Rush Limbaugh?

Where else would you get objective coverage?

Gooshin · 07-31-2009, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by pingflood

Where else would you get objective coverage?

You mean like, in America?

**Rondec** · 07-31-2009, 08:12 AM

Rice High is a nut. When he posted a thread where he said that he was conflicted on which to buy -- an olive green Km or a K7, I thought he had to be joking, but apparently he was serious. Haven't seen much in the way of photos from him, but then again, a lot of folks who post here don't post many photos...

pingflood · 07-31-2009, 08:21 AM

And generally it tends to be the ones arguing over brands...

flippedgazelle · 07-31-2009, 08:32 AM

For you folks who wonder about buying Pentax w/o using Pentax glass:

I guess this isn't the popular perspective on this site, but I'm on a tight budget. A little less than 2 years ago, I bought a new K100D w/kit lens for $380 shipped. A few months ago, I bought the K2000D w/18-55 & 50-200 for ~ $500.

The build quality of the K100D was better than the Nikon D40, and worlds better than the Canon Rebel. Plus, I get to have IS/SR w/o having to purchase specific lenses.

So, IMHO, the value proposition of Pentax outclasses the competition, particularly if you do not suffer from LBA.

**dcmsox2004** · 07-31-2009, 08:34 AM

it still amazes me that there are those who have and currently post on pf..... who don't own/use pentax equipment !!)(&)(??????
perhaps our forum offers so much more than what these non-pentaxians can find on their own respective websites..... ahhhhh... i find a great deal of satisfaction in that.........

jogiba · 07-31-2009, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Gooshin

so you listen to Rush Limbaugh?

The guy is a joke just like RiceHigh.

pingflood · 07-31-2009, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

it still amazes me that there are those who have and currently post on pf..... who don't own/use pentax equipment !!)(&)(??????
perhaps our forum offers so much more than what these non-pentaxians can find on their own respective websites..... ahhhhh... i find a great deal of satisfaction in that.........

I know, the place's just going to hell in a hand basket ain't it?

I mean, it's all about the gear, not PHOTOS... eesh.

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07-31-2009, 06:05 AM	#121
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by Wheatfield Frankly, I'm always amazed that people bother with Pentax at all if they aren't going to use Pentax glass. There isn't much reason to use the brand if you are using third party glass. The competitors bodies do seem to be better. But it not my place to judge, I suppose. We get to waste our money as we see fit. FWIW, I have over 2000 exposures on my K7 with no imaging issues at all. No green lines, no purple splots, no problems at all. I read the bitching and whining threads and wonder what the hell you people are on about. If your camera doesn't work, get it exchanged for one that does work. This isn't rocket science. I agree Wheatfield... all my glass is Pentax. It was Pentax glass that attracted me to digital.. was a Nikon film user before. My view though camera wise has changed rapidly in favour of Pentax over other brands since getting the K-7. Neil

07-31-2009, 06:19 AM - 1 Like	#122
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by res3567 Hi Wheatfield. What is your favorate Pentax lens? I'm not Wheatfield but I'll say the FA* 200/4 Macro keep on astounding me. I'm sure images shot with this lens on the K-7 can be printed at sizes of 2 metres at the long end

07-31-2009, 06:21 AM	#123
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by Wheatfield Frankly, I'm always amazed that people bother with Pentax at all if they aren't going to use Pentax glass. . Agree. Not buying Pentax lenses is false economy. The good Pentax glass is something you can use forever and they also keep their value. Old third party glass is cheap; some Pentax lenses increase in price on the use market to far more than they costed when new....

07-31-2009, 06:26 AM	#124
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by res3567 Hi Wheatfield. What is your favorite Pentax lens? Of the 50 or so I have, it's generally the one that's on the camera right now. I don't really have a favorite, per se. I like compact lenses, so I'm pretty smitten with the DA Limiteds, and if I am just out and about with a small kit, I'll have the 21, 31 (I must get my 40 back), and 70 (and now the 15 as well) in my vest. I'm really pleased with the 55/1.4. It's turned out to be a gorgeous lens. I suppose if I had to pick one and say it's my fave, it would probably be the A*85/1.4. It's just a really sweet lens (though it isn't small).

07-31-2009, 06:29 AM	#125
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Pål Jensen I'm not Wheatfield but I'll say the FA* 200/4 Macro keep on astounding me. I'm sure images shot with this lens on the K-7 can be printed at sizes of 2 metres at the long end Absolutely. That lens really has become my goto anytime I am wanting to do macro. I find the bokeh to be somewhat funky if it is used outside of the macro range, do you find this as well?

07-31-2009, 06:46 AM	#126
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	RiceHigh is the Rush Limbaugh of DSLR commentators.

07-31-2009, 07:16 AM	#127
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	Originally posted by jogiba RiceHigh is the Rush Limbaugh of DSLR commentators. so you listen to Rush Limbaugh?

07-31-2009, 07:39 AM	#128
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by Gooshin so you listen to Rush Limbaugh? Where else would you get objective coverage?

07-31-2009, 07:46 AM	#129
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	Originally posted by pingflood Where else would you get objective coverage? You mean like, in America?

07-31-2009, 08:12 AM	#130
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Rice High is a nut. When he posted a thread where he said that he was conflicted on which to buy -- an olive green Km or a K7, I thought he had to be joking, but apparently he was serious. Haven't seen much in the way of photos from him, but then again, a lot of folks who post here don't post many photos...

07-31-2009, 08:21 AM	#131
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	And generally it tends to be the ones arguing over brands...

07-31-2009, 08:32 AM	#132
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	For you folks who wonder about buying Pentax w/o using Pentax glass: I guess this isn't the popular perspective on this site, but I'm on a tight budget. A little less than 2 years ago, I bought a new K100D w/kit lens for $380 shipped. A few months ago, I bought the K2000D w/18-55 & 50-200 for ~ $500. The build quality of the K100D was better than the Nikon D40, and worlds better than the Canon Rebel. Plus, I get to have IS/SR w/o having to purchase specific lenses. So, IMHO, the value proposition of Pentax outclasses the competition, particularly if you do not suffer from LBA.

07-31-2009, 08:34 AM	#133
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	it still amazes me that there are those who have and currently post on pf..... who don't own/use pentax equipment !!)(&)(?????? perhaps our forum offers so much more than what these non-pentaxians can find on their own respective websites..... ahhhhh... i find a great deal of satisfaction in that.........

07-31-2009, 08:42 AM	#134
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by Gooshin so you listen to Rush Limbaugh? The guy is a joke just like RiceHigh.

07-31-2009, 08:51 AM	#135
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 it still amazes me that there are those who have and currently post on pf..... who don't own/use pentax equipment !!)(&)(?????? perhaps our forum offers so much more than what these non-pentaxians can find on their own respective websites..... ahhhhh... i find a great deal of satisfaction in that......... I know, the place's just going to hell in a hand basket ain't it? I mean, it's all about the gear, not PHOTOS... eesh.