Kit lenses - relatively good IQ

jankok · 11-07-2007, 02:51 PM

I have been shooting with a K10D for about six months now, but it still amazes me, what can be achieved with the simple kit lenses (either 18-55 or 50-200).
A few samples here:
DFA 18-55
Vrt_070413_01.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com
Vrt_070409_02.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com
IMGP0155.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com

DFA 50-200
Gabrovnik_070923-100905_J_R03.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com
Gabrovnik_070923-102621_J_R02.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com

Thanks for viewing

Janko

jankok · 11-07-2007, 02:57 PM

And still another one with the kit lens (18-55) which shows a remarkable resistance to flare in backlit situations (the sun is just outside the picture on the upper left border):
Sleme_071007-103635_J_R01.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com

Janko

Alefone · 11-07-2007, 04:32 PM

Amazing photos and even more amazing Slovenia.For me one of the most beautifully areas I've been at and I have to tell you that you got kit lenses down pack.
Excellent images...Thanks for posting

Nazdravlje

Phil · 11-08-2007, 12:07 AM

Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing them. I love the mountains and flowers and you sure have mastered the art of photographing them.

My K10D just got here and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do with it.

Thanks for posting,

Phil

jankok · 11-09-2007, 06:07 AM

Thank you for the kind comments. I'm glad you found my country interesting. Did you take any pictures while in Slovenia? Could you show some of them? I didn't notice any in your pbase gallery - a very nice gallery you've got there.

Thanks for your greeting in my language. "Nazdravje" is just fitting these days as st. Martin's day approaches. According to our legends he is the saint that each year turns grape juice into wine - and at this time there are always celebrations all over the country.

Cheers - Nazdravje and many beautiful pictures

Janko

jankok · 11-09-2007, 06:15 AM

Thank you for your kind comments. Nature photography is also my favorite non-working occupation.
Congratulations on your new acquisition! K10D is a wonderful camera and can really help you take great pictures. As I said in another forum, I believe that taking a lot of pictures and enjoying the process, the pictures and learning with the camera is the best recipe for a fast mastering of new equipment.
I wish you many wonderful pictures with your new camera.

Regards

Janko

Tom · 11-09-2007, 10:58 AM

Fantastic shots, indeed ! I've been thinking of selling my DA 18-55 kitlens and go for the Sigma 17-70. But hey ! These pictures tell me to keep on shooting with the "cheap" Pentax-lens.
Another fantastic pro about this lens is its super-light weight. And esp. on a K100d I don't want heavy lenses, as the body itself is very light.

Thumbs up , Janko !

PS. seems Slovenia is a great holiday destination, esp. for landscape-photography?

11-07-2007, 02:51 PM	#1
jankok Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 141	Kit lenses - relatively good IQ I have been shooting with a K10D for about six months now, but it still amazes me, what can be achieved with the simple kit lenses (either 18-55 or 50-200). A few samples here: DFA 18-55 Vrt_070413_01.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com Vrt_070409_02.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com IMGP0155.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com DFA 50-200 Gabrovnik_070923-100905_J_R03.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com Gabrovnik_070923-102621_J_R02.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com Thanks for viewing Janko

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
K-x kit lens. How good is it?	rahulz5	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	34	02-25-2010 03:41 PM
For Sale - Sold: K100D, 2 Kit Lenses, Filter Kit, Book, & DVD Tutorial	DaveInPA	Sold Items	7	01-30-2009 02:40 AM
For Sale - Sold: SF1 Kit, ME w/50, 250/SL, K AF Lenses, M42 Lenses	247nino	Sold Items	5	05-07-2008 04:28 PM
A good $700 kit	regken	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	0	09-03-2007 10:11 AM
Kit lens, quite good...	Amund	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	6	03-16-2007 02:53 PM

11-07-2007, 02:57 PM	#2
jankok Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 141 Original Poster	And still another one with the kit lens (18-55) which shows a remarkable resistance to flare in backlit situations (the sun is just outside the picture on the upper left border): Sleme_071007-103635_J_R01.jpg photo - Janko Kernc photos at pbase.com Janko

11-07-2007, 04:32 PM	#3
Alefone Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 326	Amazing photos and even more amazing Slovenia.For me one of the most beautifully areas I've been at and I have to tell you that you got kit lenses down pack. Excellent images...Thanks for posting Nazdravlje

11-08-2007, 12:07 AM	#4
Phil Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 25	Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing them. I love the mountains and flowers and you sure have mastered the art of photographing them. My K10D just got here and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do with it. Thanks for posting, Phil

11-09-2007, 06:07 AM	#5
jankok Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 141 Original Poster	Thank you for the kind comments. I'm glad you found my country interesting. Did you take any pictures while in Slovenia? Could you show some of them? I didn't notice any in your pbase gallery - a very nice gallery you've got there. Thanks for your greeting in my language. "Nazdravje" is just fitting these days as st. Martin's day approaches. According to our legends he is the saint that each year turns grape juice into wine - and at this time there are always celebrations all over the country. Cheers - Nazdravje and many beautiful pictures Janko

11-09-2007, 06:15 AM	#6
jankok Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 141 Original Poster	Thank you for your kind comments. Nature photography is also my favorite non-working occupation. Congratulations on your new acquisition! K10D is a wonderful camera and can really help you take great pictures. As I said in another forum, I believe that taking a lot of pictures and enjoying the process, the pictures and learning with the camera is the best recipe for a fast mastering of new equipment. I wish you many wonderful pictures with your new camera. Regards Janko

11-09-2007, 10:58 AM	#7
Tom Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 20	Fantastic shots, indeed ! I've been thinking of selling my DA 18-55 kitlens and go for the Sigma 17-70. But hey ! These pictures tell me to keep on shooting with the "cheap" Pentax-lens. Another fantastic pro about this lens is its super-light weight. And esp. on a K100d I don't want heavy lenses, as the body itself is very light. Thumbs up , Janko ! PS. seems Slovenia is a great holiday destination, esp. for landscape-photography?