Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-02-2017, 03:06 PM
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Yep...What he said ^ ^ ^
That being said, I too have 45+ years of shooting in the all-too-often-wet Pacific Northwest without a single incursion. I also have NO WR or AW lenses in my current kit. In general, I don't treat my K-3 with Sigma 17-70/2.8-4 (C) any differently than I have my Ricoh XR7 with Pentax-M 50/1.7 (my walk-around film kit from 1982 to present). What this means is:I treat both as fragile tools subject to damage by moisture, dust, impact, vibration, and extreme temperatures I don't believe my practice would change much if the lens on the K-3 were WR, though I am fairly confident that risk of incursion would be lower than with my current kit.
In regards to the 18-55 kit lens, my advice has been and continues to be that users buy the WR lens, if for no other reason than to have the option for extra protection in the bag. I may yet do so for myself. ;)
Steve
(...noticed that Ricoh is bundling the KP with the DA 18-55 WR as a temporary promotion...apparently they feel it is up to the 24 Mpx challenge... :p )
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-30-2017, 10:46 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-30-2017, 10:06 AM
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I did a lot of good work with the DA 18-55/3.5-5.6 (v1) on my K10D and know people who do good work with kit lens on the K-50. I bought the current-model Sigma 17-70/2.8-4 (C) (NOT the lens in the original post) when I got my K-3 and strongly prefer it over the DA 18-55 on that camera. Given the option of one over the other at the same price point for a K-50, I would opt for the Sigma, though with a few comments:- There is a penalty of both weight and bulk with the faster aperture
- My 17-70 is heavy
- Did I mention that it is heavy?
- The Sigma generally costs over $400
- The current 18-55 is WR
For examples, there is the "Kit Lens Club"... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/45425-kit-lens-club.html
I took this photo with the 18-55 v1. Current versions are reputed to have higher optical quality and definitely have better build quality. Pentax K10D, Pentax-DA 18-55/3.5-5.6 AL v1
Ditto...
and this...
For a broader sampling on my Flickr stream...https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=28796087%40N02&sort=date-taken-desc&t...-55&view_all=1
Steve
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