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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
06-01-2012, 04:17 PM
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Many thanks for your advice, sample pics and welcome to the forum.
Looks like there is strong support for the 18-135mm. I was a little concerned about some reviews and comments about soft corners and CA - but I assume that even then it has better IQ than the two kit lenses. Just wondering if I'd miss the extra reach that I currently have with the Olympus set up (equivalent to about 300mm in 35mm terms - which the 50-200mm would match). Then again, I really do find multiple lenses a pain to lug about when travelling - and the telephoto zoom doesn't get as much usage unless I have something specific to shoot that needs it.
I'll hold off my buying decision until there are some reviews on the K30. Hopefully that will be before July 15th. That's important because the K5 is currently on offer in the UK until then - with a £80 (about $123) cashback. I'll definitely buy the K5 if there aren't any K30s to try by then. With the discount, the K5 with the 18-135mm lens should be about £919 ($1412).
The one thing that makes the K30 particularly attractive for me is the improved AF, though I assume the K5 can't be that bad (especially compared with my E-500, which is hopeless in reduced light). The focus peeking could also be handy. I guess the K5 replacement can't be too far away, and that is going to have to be impressive to better the K30 - but it is likely to be significantly pricier than the current K5 now is.
Thanks again. Keep the advice coming :)
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
05-31-2012, 04:06 PM
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Hi,
I've currently got an Olympus E-500 with the twin lens kit. I'm thinking of getting a Pentax K5 with either the twin lens kit (18-55mm + 50-200mm) or the 18-135mm. The imminent arrival of the K30 (and possibly the K5 replacement) has also muddied the water a bit.
Always fancied the idea of a Pentax ever since I saw the lovely MX and ME Super many moons years ago. Wish I'd got one then but now I'm hoping to make up for it. I've got lots of siren voices from friends trying to turn me to Canon or Nikon, but I've never been one to follow the crowd (hence the E-500)!
I love this forum - really excellent, especially the K5 'No more tests! just pictures' thread. Some great work there (and lots of squirrels!) Looking forward to adding some of my own work one day :)
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
05-31-2012, 03:53 PM
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I find myself in a very similar position: an Olympus E-500 owner with the twin lens kit thinking of buying the K5 with the 18-55mm + 50-200mm kit lens or the 18-135mm lens. I have similar thoughts about the pros and cons of each option. Which option did you choose in the end. Did it work out ok?
Has anyone got any further advice (e.g. buy a K30 or something else entirely)?
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