Pentax K-50 Sample Photos

Adam · 06-19-2013, 07:17 PM

Here are some sample snapshots from the K-50. It feels & operates just like the K-30

The first 5 or so were taken with the 18-55mm WR kit lens, while the rest were taken with the new Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-F4 "C" lens.

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Adam · 06-19-2013, 07:19 PM

More pics:

Mtax · 06-19-2013, 07:38 PM

The shots look like taken with a mobile phone

. The camera can do much better than that I believe.

JinDesu · 06-19-2013, 07:39 PM

Man, Adam you had quite a field day with new toys!

Kozlok · 06-19-2013, 07:50 PM

Those sunbursts look like they have 6 points. Does the Sigma have 6 blades, or were those the kit lens?

JinDesu · 06-19-2013, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by Kozlok

Those sunbursts look like they have 6 points. Does the Sigma have 6 blades, or were those the kit lens?

That one is the Sigma (see the exif, it says unknown lens). You can make out the faint more-than-six star flare.

Adam · 06-19-2013, 08:03 PM

Yup, every photo that shows a lens id is from the sigma.

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kev.pride · 06-20-2013, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by Mtax

The shots look like taken with a mobile phone

. The camera can do much better than that I believe.

Agree snapshots, would hope real life photos would be better than this.

hoq · 06-20-2013, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by Mtax

The shots look like taken with a mobile phone

. The camera can do much better than that I believe.

I think that's photographer's problem.....

IchabodCrane · 06-20-2013, 03:58 AM

Adam, did Pentax go with the newer sensor dust reduction system on the K-50 or did they keep the old one from the K-30? Thanks.

Adam · 06-20-2013, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

Adam, did Pentax go with the newer sensor dust reduction system on the K-50 or did they keep the old one from the K-30? Thanks.

It's still got the older noisy one.

BTW, I've updated the photos in the thread. I've decreased the compression, and all are straight out-of-camera jpegs except for #8, which I had to fix in ACR.

**seventysixersfan** · 06-20-2013, 08:05 AM

How do you like using the new Sigma Contemporary 17-70 lens? How does it compare with version 2 or version 1? How about a comparison with the DA 18-135?

Doundounba · 06-21-2013, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

How do you like using the new Sigma Contemporary 17-70 lens? How does it compare with version 2 or version 1? How about a comparison with the DA 18-135?

+1. Also, some shots of what the lens looks like on various Pentax bodies would be much appreciated. Maybe in the 17-70 C thread, so as to not hijack this one?

K57XR · 06-21-2013, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

How do you like using the new Sigma Contemporary 17-70 lens? How about a comparison with the DA 18-135?

The results of this comparison I would very much be interested in.

Adam · 06-21-2013, 02:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

How do you like using the new Sigma Contemporary 17-70 lens? How does it compare with version 2 or version 1? How about a comparison with the DA 18-135?

Seems pretty sharp overall, and it gives you a lot of flexibility due to its relatively fast aperture. The design is nice, but it's still made of plastic, which means the build quality isn't quite as good as you might see in an "art" lens. The AF is fast and inaudible

The only issue I've observed so far is a good amount of barrel distortion at the wide settings and CA in the corners. I can certainly do a comparison with the 18-135mm.

06-20-2013, 07:55 AM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Originally posted by IchabodCrane Adam, did Pentax go with the newer sensor dust reduction system on the K-50 or did they keep the old one from the K-30? Thanks. It's still got the older noisy one. BTW, I've updated the photos in the thread. I've decreased the compression, and all are straight out-of-camera jpegs except for #8, which I had to fix in ACR. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-21-2013, 11:46 AM	#13
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Originally posted by seventysixersfan How do you like using the new Sigma Contemporary 17-70 lens? How does it compare with version 2 or version 1? How about a comparison with the DA 18-135? +1. Also, some shots of what the lens looks like on various Pentax bodies would be much appreciated. Maybe in the 17-70 C thread, so as to not hijack this one? Last edited by Doundounba; 06-21-2013 at 12:13 PM. Reason: clarification

06-21-2013, 12:03 PM	#14
K57XR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 830	Originally posted by seventysixersfan How do you like using the new Sigma Contemporary 17-70 lens? How about a comparison with the DA 18-135? The results of this comparison I would very much be interested in. Last edited by K57XR; 06-21-2013 at 12:09 PM.

06-21-2013, 02:26 PM - 1 Like	#15
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Originally posted by seventysixersfan How do you like using the new Sigma Contemporary 17-70 lens? How does it compare with version 2 or version 1? How about a comparison with the DA 18-135? Seems pretty sharp overall, and it gives you a lot of flexibility due to its relatively fast aperture. The design is nice, but it's still made of plastic, which means the build quality isn't quite as good as you might see in an "art" lens. The AF is fast and inaudible The only issue I've observed so far is a good amount of barrel distortion at the wide settings and CA in the corners. I can certainly do a comparison with the 18-135mm. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Kozlok Those sunbursts look like they have 6 points. Does the Sigma have 6 blades, or were those the kit lens? That one is the Sigma (see the exif, it says unknown lens). You can make out the faint more-than-six star flare.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Yup, every photo that shows a lens id is from the sigma. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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hoq New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 11	Originally posted by Mtax The shots look like taken with a mobile phone . The camera can do much better than that I believe. I think that's photographer's problem.....

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