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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
09-18-2017, 04:45 PM
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Congrats!!! Cant wait to see what you come up with. Happy to see another happy Canon convert........
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
09-13-2017, 03:27 PM
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Howdy OP!
It seems to me as though you're in much the same place I was a few weeks ago, prior to buying my K1. I genuinely think that for landscape hobbyists (read those who don't want to invest in MF gear, although both Fuji and Hasselblad's newest are HOT and unbelievable to play with) the K1 is the best camera out there. Full stop. I genuinely don't think that hobbyists need more than 36mp, and the K1 has FAR more options in the body than the D810 or the D850 has and by virtue of the build and the real viewfinder is IMHO much better than the Sony options. And there's no comparison with Canon. They're at least three generations behind in DR in their newest sensors. Does the AF compare with others? No. Not at all. But for landscapes, if you care I think you're doing it wrong.
I went through the pretty serious sports photo phase a while ago and I went with the 7dMkII, because the D500 had yet to be released. Had I waited a few more months, you betcha I would have become a Nikonian, and that I would have a D810 instead of my K1. I've tried the K3 II with the 150-450, and in my experience it was WELL behind the 7dII with the 100-400 and the D500 with pretty much any combination of glass in front of it. AF acquisition lagged, and the entire experience left a lot to be desired. If I were planning on shooting demanding sports situations the Pentax family would be out of the running for me. But again, I was shooting sidelines and expecting professional hit rates using L glass in front of a baby 1DX...... if you're looking at a less demanding situation, then a K3II may be good enough for you.
TLDR: Whatever you do, don't buy either the 6DII or the 5DIV. For landscapes with any modicum of contrast you're going to be pretty disappointed.
If you're looking at having two bodies, one for landscapes and one for sports, and you're rich, it really does seem to me as though going Nikon is the best option. Grab a D500, a D850, and whatever lens combos you think will work the best for you.
If you're a landscape hobbyist who is looking for a system that you'll be unbelievably happy with, go with the K1, and a 15-30. Grab a 28-105 too. They're both more than sharp enough for the K1, and between the two of those there are very few situations that you won't be covered in. Its exactly what I did, and I've been ecstatic since the switch (from Fuji this time......)
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