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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
06-10-2021, 08:43 PM
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Hmm I stopped reading after he said SDM is faster than PLM. :/
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
04-25-2021, 12:42 PM
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Love the insights guys! Haha I guess I am looking for support to go shopping :P
What if you could chose say between KP + new PLM 16-50 vs K-3 III? Thinking it should end up pretty close in price but I wonder what would actually take better pics / result in a higher keep rate. (I have a Tamron 17-50 but it keeps missing AF on what would have been great shots at the end of the zoom range :mad: - it's fine on contrast AF though.)
Good point about the K-3 III weight / size. I'm still amazed I'm able to cram a K-S2 + 18-135 + a small prime in a reaaally small camera bag - not sure that's possible with the K3
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
04-25-2021, 08:16 AM
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I know it's early days but my K-S2 has succumbed to aperture block failure and while I'm REALLY upset at Pentax, I can't help but drool over the K-3 III.
Is the K-3 III worth the extra beans and at the expense of the flip screen? I've found the flip screen occasionally useful on the K-S2 when framing family portraits in tight quarters or when trying take a pic above a crowd (I'm not that tall unfortunately LOL)
I'm a casual user mostly for kid chasing / shooting casual occasions etc. I mainly care about high ISO performance & Auto-Focus.
Any early indications how many extra stops K-3 III might have over the K-P at similar image quality? Any thoughts would be much appreciated!!
Thanks!!
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-06-2020, 11:10 AM
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I don't understand all the hate about the lack of a flippy screen.
Why not just buy a K-1 instead of asking for an APSC to be like the K1 if folks don't mind the difference in size?
Pentax hasn't put out a camera for the "I like it smaller w/ pro features" crowd for a loooong time so I'm really glad they are keeping size / weight in mind when making the tradeoffs. (Lets be honest, I'd love a flipscreen too if they could keep the other tradeoffs in check)
APSC needs to be materially smaller to differentiate it from FF.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
08-27-2020, 07:41 PM
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This is a repost of a thread a few posts below.
I mentioned it in the other thread but I'll say it again here: be cautious with this one...they're clearing out lenses made almost a decade ago (i.e. potentially before tweaks / fixes to SDM).
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
08-05-2020, 06:44 AM
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Just becareful with this one. They're clearing out lenses made almost a decade ago (i.e. potentially before tweaks / fixes to SDM).
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
07-29-2020, 09:02 PM
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FWIW - if a movable screen means larger size I'm glad its fixed.
Looking to upgrade from a KS-2 which is ridiculoulsy compact :)
I just wish they'd make white cameras again...
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
11-23-2017, 01:00 AM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
10-03-2017, 07:24 AM
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Dusk on Miller Lake - Bruce Peninsula
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
11-06-2016, 11:26 PM
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Couldn't fall asleep - how's this? :)
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Forum: Sold Items
03-11-2016, 11:39 AM
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Forum: Sold Items
02-06-2016, 12:05 PM
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Hmm odd didn't get the pm yet :(
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Forum: Sold Items
02-03-2016, 09:55 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
02-03-2016, 09:54 PM
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18-50 sold. The 50-200 is still available.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
01-30-2016, 09:13 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
01-30-2016, 06:31 PM
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In one acronym? LBA - looking to pick up a Pentax 50-135 to be my main WR lens and the 55-300 for a longer telephoto.
It probably all depends on where you're coming from and what you're looking to do. I've never really used these since I have the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 which (along with the Pentax 16-50 and Sigma 17-50) is about as good as it gets in that focal length for a zoom. (PDAF frustrations aside with the Tamron...it's now working well enough with a -10 AF adjustment). I didn't get a chance to really shoot anything in the 50-200mm range yet (winter sucks :()
I'd say based on my limited testing, both of these are great lenses but like any have their own set of trade-offs. What are your goals? I would not like to be stuck in a low light environment with either but the 18-50 allows me to pack a 50 F1.8, a K-S2 and the 18-50 in a Manfrotto Bella II which was meant for mirrorless cameras :D:p - I'm going to miss this.
If sharpness is your primary concern, I'd say stick to a prime (the 35MM F2.4 is IMO my favourite lens thus far all things considered - sharp wide-open, small, light, fast & accurate AF and inexpensive so you're not worried about bumping it - just wish it was a tad faster.) Having said that, both the 18-50 and 50-200 are great stopped down and usable wide open (I would definitely rather use my 50 F1.8 for low-light / shooting wide open though)
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Forum: Sold Items
01-30-2016, 07:06 AM
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Forum: Sold Items
01-28-2016, 08:20 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
01-24-2016, 12:31 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Pentax DA-L 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR
Asking Price
100.00 USD Shipped
Item Location
Toronto (Canada)
Item Description
Selling the following two lenses - both are in mint condition! The pair came with the K-S2 kit and were used only a few times for testing purposes.
Pentax smc DA-L 18-50 F4-5.6 DC WR RE $150 SOLD
Pentax smc DA-L 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR $100 SOLD
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint
Shipping Destinations
Worldwide
Shipping Charge
Included for Canada & Continental US
Shipping Services
Canada Post
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
Only if not as described
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
01-23-2016, 10:30 PM
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Price drop - LBA is calling!
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Forum: Sold Items
01-21-2016, 12:26 AM
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Forum: Sold Items
01-12-2016, 07:41 PM
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Hmmm..toooo many :P
But mostly I'm thinking about the either the DA14 or DA15 (size vs aperture :() / DA70 or a DA* 50-135
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Forum: Sold Items
01-11-2016, 09:26 PM
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
01-10-2016, 03:02 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
01-09-2016, 11:47 PM
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Price drop & now throwing in a 32gb SD Card
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