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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-24-2012, 08:16 AM
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Wow, lots of great advice. I'm inclined to select IQ over WR because a vast majority of the time I will not be shooting in the rain, snow, hail, etc. I suppose I can be classified as a fair weather photographer. This morning I decided I definitely need to expand into something with a wider angle than I have now; the 28mm field of vision is too limited on a digital SLRs (old news for most of you, I'm sure).
So that combined with my budget narrows the selections down to either the Sigma or Tamron 17-50 mm zooms. I'm sad, though, because I've only ever owned the one Pentax 50mm lens. Maybe I can sell some other lenses and come up with enough cash (i'd have to really pinch my pennies) and buy the Pentax 50-135 later this year. That thing is a beast...I would love to own one.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-23-2012, 12:38 PM
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Thanks for all of the advice. Still weighing options.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-21-2012, 09:19 PM
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Hi,
I'm new to the forums and have a decision to make so any advice would be appreciated. Over the last 20+ years I have owned a Program A, SF10, and the *ist D and all of them are functional. I have finally decided to purchase a K-5 to add to the collection. I debated long and hard on whether to switch to Nikon but decided that Pentax hasn't let me down since 1988, why abandon them now.
I have three lenses and am wondering what kind of lens (or lenses) to purchase with the K-5.
Here is what I have:
So I'm looking to purchase a lens. I was considering the kit lens plus the Pentax-DA 35mm F2.4 AL but have also considered the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM. I would consider myself an advanced amateur, but not incredibly talented. I have been shooting off an on since I was 15. I'm mostly shooting friends, family, some macro work, lots of travel and vacation. The usual stuff.
Any advice you can give me will be greatly appreciated and considered before I make the purchase. Oh, did I mention I'm on a time crunch....kind of have a life event that is due in or around 34 days. :eek:
Thanks,
Eric
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