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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-02-2011, 06:08 PM
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Thanks again for all the valuable advices.
I went with my friend to a local camera store today. He brought along his Kr and tested the Pentax 16-45mm, the Pentax 17-70mm and the Pentax 18-135mm. He liked the 18-135mm and decided to get it. Once thing the Ira pointed out was very right: 135mm = 200mm on the APS-C sensor and my friend felt that it was good enough for his "long range" needs at present.
He also picked up the 15mm ltd (which he fell in love with after testing my copy on his camera).
He is now a happy camper and will try out his gears this coming week.
Thanks again to all for your valuable suggesstions.
foong
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
04-02-2011, 06:07 AM
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I have been using Patriot 16GB & 32GB Class 10 SDHC cards in my K7 with problem.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-01-2011, 06:41 PM
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I found 2 older Pentax lenses and wonder if there are good buys because I'm a newbie and not too familiar with older Pentax lenses.
1. Pentax SMC P FA 24-90mm f/3.5-405 AL, price $250
2. Pentax SMC P 100mm f/3.5 Marco, price $200
They are both displayed model, new old stock. I have called Pentax and was told that they will have 1 year warranty if anything goes wrong.
I'm thinking of using the 24-90mm as a walkabout lens. I do not like the 18-55mm kit lens. I do not have a marco lens and would like to get one if price is reasonable.
Any advice is welcome with regard to prices and usage.
I have a K7.
Thanks.
foong
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-31-2011, 06:53 PM
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Thanks again for all the suggestions. His budget for lenses is around 2K (excluding the cost of the Kr body which he had already ordered). He is retired and is into travel photography and used to own a Panasonic FZ-35. After he tried my K7, he decided to invest in a Pentax system. He likes the Kr after we visited a local store to check it out. He likes the compact size compared to other brands.
He plans to use the 15mm ltd for landscapes and the 17-70mm as a walkabout lens when he travels. The telezoom is for the occassional distant shot. We did not considered the 50-135mm but would take a look at it now.
Again thanks for all the advices.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-31-2011, 03:37 PM
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Thanks for all the advices received. He is also considering getting only the 15mm ltd and the Pentax 18-135mm WR lens. He is thinking that if he upgrades the body to K5 later, the WR is a useful feature. Once he gets used to the Kr, then he will look for a lens to extent the range. He had tried my K7 + 15mm ltd combo and he liked it. Think that will work?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-31-2011, 12:42 PM
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I have a friend who is looking to get a Pentax Kr body but cannot decide on which lens to get. After much searching online, we came up with these 3 combos:
1. Pentax DA 15mm Ltd, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.0 HSM and Sigma 70-300mm f/4.0- 5.6 DG OS.
2. Pentax DA 15mm Ltd, Pentax 17-70mm f/4 and Sigma 70-300 f/4.0-5.6 DG OS.
3. Pentax DA 16-45mm and Pentax 55-300mm
Each combo will cover the range from 15mm (16mm) to 300mm. Which is a better setup? Or is there others we can consider? Any advice is welcome.
Thanks for your help
foong
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-30-2011, 07:34 AM
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There are many reviews on the various brands and generally B&W and Hoya are recommended. If you can find it, Rodenstock filters are also very good. They are top quality filters.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-28-2011, 06:51 PM
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You will not regret getting the 40mm ltd. I shoot mainly prime lenses. I use the 40mm ltd as a walkabout lens with my K7. Its small size and super light weight adds almost nothing to the weight of the K7 and I can carry the camera for long hours without problem. I also have the 15mm ltd for landscapes, 21mm for indoors /close quarters and the 70mm ltd for portraits. For close up, I use an Olympus H.Q. close up addon lens on the 70mm.
Enjoy you new lens!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-28-2011, 02:04 PM
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I use a Crumpler 4 Million Home just to carry my K 7 + lens (under $50 from Amazon, depending on color).
I also have a Domke F-5XB Ruggeredware (around $80) when I want to take the flash + another lens along
And when I want to carry more, I use my Kata Digital Micro Rusack into which I can fit my K7 + 4 limited primes + AF360GZ flash + Battery Grip. It's available at <$50 at Adorama.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
03-28-2011, 01:54 PM
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I just joined this excellent forum. To be honest, I seldom visit any forum websites but I'm glad I clicked on this one when I was looking for info on a walkabout zoom lens. I am basically a prime lens shooter and is presently looking for a zoom lens of my trip to South East Asia in July. I have been reading the many postings here and found it to be a great source for Pentax gears.
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