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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-20-2017, 10:55 AM
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Many, like Sandy, wind up with both the K-1 and the KP also for times of more extensive trekking, or when light carrying is needed. Image quality will be top-notch either way, so it is a matter of which will fill the bill to best deal with the circumstances.
The only reason I have an interest in a FF model is the fine FF lenses I have that could be used for digital images in their original FOV, like the Tokina AF 28-70mm f/2.8, and AF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 II, Pentax FA 35mm f/2, FA 28mm f/2.8, FA 43mm f/1.9 and FA 77mm f/1.8 Limiteds, FA 28-70mm f/4, and F 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 fisheye zoom, to name my favorite full-framers. I also have a couple of excellent FA* and DA* FF tele primes, and other tele lenses, but I would go to APS-C for tele use anyway. Although I have a couple of Pentax FA 28-105mm lenses, if I should get a K-1 I'd include the D-FA 28-105 anyway for the WR factor.
I've just returned from attending a final formal court hearing, finalizing the adoption of a baby boy upon birth by a couple who are close friends. It was a very pleasant event with many photos being taken with the judge and with family members. I took my K-S2 and its tiny kit lens, which was included for next to nothing upon purchase last year. This is my smallest, lightest DSLR zoom assembly, and it served very well for this occasion. Others were using their phones or P/S cams. But since the judge gave us access to any part of the courtroom, it was only me who was able to get in most of it in a shot encompassing the judge and those at the table as well as the audience, and able to also zoom for closer framing. Later on, my friends downloaded my shots, and they are already on Facebook. I did not need to carry a larger model for this occasion to get fine results. So even if getting a K-1, having a fine APS-C model is also a good idea.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-17-2017, 01:42 PM
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If the KP's lack of top LCD turns you off, I think you'd be best to wait for the K-3 II replacement. It should have the same improvements offered in the KP, and even more.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-17-2017, 11:50 AM
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I vote for the KP, which is designed for the advanced pro-style oriented hiker/biker type photographer. The goal was to approximate the performance of the K-1 as closely as possible in a high-quality compact APS-C body, and as it turns out Pentax has succeeded admirably. I bought mine (silver) and also the little DA 20-40mm and DA 15mm Limited lenses, and performance has been great. So has carrying. For tele, when I need it, I've long had the DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 which is compact for what it is. It is the equivalent of the D-FA 70-200mm f/2.8 on the K-1 at a fraction of the weight and size. I can carry it in a separate belt holster on one side of me with the camera and short lens in a cam holster on the other side. Or simply take the FA 77mm f/1.8 LTD.
When I am not extensively hiking/biking and/or don't need higher ISO, but do need especially fast-handling dedicated control buttons for changing action and other situations, I often still use my still-fine K-5 IIs. My fav general purpose lens is the DA 18-135mm, then for a fast zoom the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG is great.
I find the KP is a very enjoyable, unique, and very capable camera in a very solid compact body. For outstanding image quality in a compact package, it does deliver!
The main reason I might yet also buy a Pentax FF body, either a K-1 or K-2, is for greater use of some very nice FF lenses I usually reserve for my Pentax 35mm film bodies. Otherwise, I do not feel I'm coming up short with what I have. If you go for the KP, just be sure to also get a couple of extra batteries. They are small, easy to carry, but run low much faster than that of the K-5.
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