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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-24-2012, 11:40 AM
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AnttiV, some very good points there, thanks.. I'll take another long look at the mirrorless systems. I also think I need to visit a camera store and handle some of this stuff..
Cheers,
-Mat
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-24-2012, 10:02 AM
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Thanks Werewolf,
I'm not too fussy about brands - I've heard great things about the Tamron zoom (compared to the more expensive Pentax equivalent) - but maybe I'll look again at a Pentax prime (maybe 40 or 50 mm) instead of the Sigma..
Many thanks,
-Mat
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-24-2012, 07:49 AM
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Hi, my name is Mat Draper.
I've been using various Lumix cameras for many years, but I'd like to step up image quality and learn a little more about cameras and photography. I have a 'significant' birthday coming up, so I'm thinking about treating myself to some decent hardware. As far as I can tell, a DSLR is still generally a better bet than micro four-thirds etc. for absolute image quality. And it looks to me as though Pentax provide good price/performance (and some extra toys like HDR).
I'd like to start with a couple of lenses - I'm guessing an 'everyday' zoom for countryside wanderings, and a decent prime for portraits and family gatherings etc. I'm a DSLR beginner - so I don't want to spend ages setting up before a shot, but equally I'd like the choice to tweak and learn as I go along.
So I'm currently thinking:
Pentax K-5 body
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD IF
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Any comments or suggestions welcome!
Many thanks,
-Mat
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