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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-04-2013, 12:58 AM
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+1 for 55-300mm if you need the reach.
If you are after shallow DOF for portrait, then 50-135 f2.8 is what you will need.
Unfortunately you will need to pay a lot more than 100.00.
All the best.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
12-29-2012, 08:05 AM
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Difficult choice.... I am not biased towards either brand.
I am a current Pentax shooter but have used Nikon for 20 years including a D700 for 6 months.
Maybe get the D600 kit and hold on to your remaining Pentax lenses. If you don't like the D600 kit, sell it and get the K5II.
Just a few points about Nikon- Ergonomics not as good as Pentax. Lenses are bigger and heavier. Pro grade lenses are very expensive. Nikon TTL is the best.
Don't think IQ will improve dramatically. If you check on this forum of the work of Pentaxians like Frederic or Jim (boxed light), then you may learn it is not the gear that counts but the person behind the gear. I have 2 posters at home of photos taken with cropped sensor and i don't think i need a FF. I have nothing against FF either.
All the best!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-10-2012, 02:01 AM
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I travel to Asia two to three times a year.
For the last three visits, i used K5 in humid conditions and rain.
I prefer to travel light as i combine photography, sight seeing and shopping over several hours. A light weight combo is a must for me as i tend to get dehydrated quickly near the tropics if i carry unnecessary extra weight. I also need the room in my backpack for the shopping for my family.
I have been shooting with FA 31 only.
My suggestion is bring your best lenses - FA31 plus FA77 and another tele or wide if you wish.
Enjoy your trip!
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
05-07-2012, 04:27 AM
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Go for a good prime.
Save the change for the upgrade when it is available!
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
10-02-2011, 04:38 AM
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Beautiful photos, Simon...
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