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More than satisfied
I get the feeling that many Pentax APS-C users have got a lot of good old film era lenses, and are yearning to get them back onto full frame again, especially at the wide end of the scale. Yup, lots of old film lenses used on a full frame camera on a almost daily basis. Currently using a full-frame...
Posted by womble on 11/09/2012 - 09:41
Prepare for an onslaught of K5 questions
Best wishes for the K-5 Dave, sorry to see you've sold your K-x as it has clearly given you great service. I kept mine when I bought the K-5 and wouldn't want to part with it. K-5 is fab, but watch out for the electronic level issues; mine was fine for 6 months then the level went way off and ca...
Posted by davidstorm on 14/09/2012 - 21:55
Prepare for an onslaught of K5 questions
K-5 is fab, but watch out for the electronic level issues; mine was fine for 6 months then the level went way off and caused issues with images (if this happens, make sure you turn off the automatic horizon adjustment in the menu). Other than that, the K-5 is a superb piece of kit and I had withdraw...
Posted by tyronet2000 on 14/09/2012 - 22:48
Prepare for an onslaught of K5 questions
The electronic level was never a problem on film cameras! Pentax would have done better not to have included it at all until they can guarantee it works 100% correctly and then David wouldn't have had need to send his camera back to get it fixed. Mine was not level so I just turned it off. I though...
Posted by JAK on 15/09/2012 - 00:26
Prepare for an onslaught of K5 questions
Dave, if at all possible try and get an original new Pentax grip - I am sure it will be worth it, and complement the K5 beautifully. I looked at the various copies available before getting my BG-4, and there were plenty of little moans about them on the various review sites. I paid £179 (I think ...
Posted by McGregNi on 17/09/2012 - 18:25
To switch or not to switch
I'm a fan of the FA line of lenses (previous generation Pentax now on DA) D-FA100mm Macro will cost about £250 used (Got my Samsung version for £200) A fast auto focus fifty can be had for around the same - 50-200mm WR (weather resistant) can be purchased as part of a K5/K7 kit or picked u...
Posted by DaveHolmes on 17/09/2012 - 16:54
To switch or not to switch
[quote:3496ace15f="sponner"] sigma 17-50 f2.8 DA* 50-135 (love the range of this one worried about sdm motor problems?) DA* 60-250 f4 quote] I have the 50-135 and it is by far my favourite lens, though my most used lens is now the 18-135, mainly due to the speed of focus and the compact size...
Posted by beakynet on 18/09/2012 - 13:36
To switch or not to switch
JohnX is right IMHO, problems are exagerrated and the happy majority say very little because they are quite happy. This is not to say that problems do not exist, but it applies equally to all marques and all price levels. This is wrong on two counts: factual and ethical. First, not all produc...
Posted by rparmar on 18/09/2012 - 18:35
To switch or not to switch
Factual and ethical? Not guilty. No I'm not siding with anybody, just saying what I think. And nobody knows what percentage of failures there is, so 51% is presumably just pulled out of thin air. Anyway, if anyone has a problem with a lens it obviously needs to be addressed. It's certainly tru...
Posted by johnriley on 18/09/2012 - 19:07
To switch or not to switch
I have 3 SDM lenses, 2 of which have failed and I am still happy...when the 16-50 was lightening my wallet of £180 I looked into getting a 17-70 from Jessops - that was faulty - but doesn't put me off the brand...although in common with most of us we wish Pentax would acknowledge a problem, but Pent...
Posted by ilovesaabs on 18/09/2012 - 19:59
To switch or not to switch
First, not all products fail equally. SDM lenses can and do fail. Screw focus lenses don't and apparently DC don't either. how do you know this? Have you asked every owner of a screw focus lens or a DC lense how their lenses are?:wink: I realise you are winking but I am not sure why. So I only ask ...
Posted by rparmar on 18/09/2012 - 20:50
To switch or not to switch
JohnX is right IMHO, problems are exagerrated and the happy majority say very little because they are quite happy. This is not to say that problems do not exist, but it applies equally to all marques and all price levels. This is wrong on two counts: factual and ethical. First, not all produc...
Posted by George Lazarette on 19/09/2012 - 01:24
To switch or not to switch
I've never had a SDM failure either. I have a 17-70 and a 60-250 and am on my second 50-135 (having foolishly sold the first one). Hello Gwyn, i see you bought a new 50-135 then? I was foolish enough to sold your old 50-135 too :) , although I was amazed by it and had no trouble whatsoever with...
Posted by kingfisher on 20/09/2012 - 12:51
To switch or not to switch
I am still very tempted but have decided to wait a little longer to see if Olympus announce a new solution which suits the lenses I already have, I really am quite wedded to the high grade ones. Hi spooner, didn't Olympus recently announce the new 4/3 dslr..upgrade to E-5? I would like to see Oly...
Posted by kingfisher on 20/09/2012 - 12:54
When to Upgrade K-X ?
thanks John I suppose I fancy something new - I have been very happy with my k-x apart from some focus issues which might be user error..
Posted by justa on 18/09/2012 - 18:02
When to Upgrade K-X ?
I also would not recommend upgrading the K-x to the K-r. In performance terms they will be almost the same, maybe the K-r is marginally better in low light, but this will be negligible as the sensor in the K-x is already excellent in this regard. I noted your reference to 'focus issues' with the...
Posted by davidstorm on 18/09/2012 - 20:35
When to Upgrade K-X ?
With regards to focus - I noticed on a recent holiday that I have taken quite a lot of out of focus shots. As i said could be user error and I will try being more careful and taking my time when taking pics. stub - interested to know why you thing a newer model d3200 would be a backward step.....
Posted by justa on 18/09/2012 - 21:41
When to Upgrade K-X ?
stub - interested to know why you thing a newer model d3200 would be a backward step... I'm not Nikon bashing but the noise levels on the Sony 24mp are well documented as pretty poor - check out the results for cameras using this apsc unit. Also no focus motor in the body, lower fps than the kr ...
Posted by Stuey on 18/09/2012 - 22:31
When to Upgrade K-X ?
With regards to focus - I noticed on a recent holiday that I have taken quite a lot of out of focus shots If you still have them it may be worth posting some of your out of focus photos and letting us know what focus mode you used ie center spot, auto 5 or 11. If its user error we may be able to off...
Posted by punkrockemo on 18/09/2012 - 22:50
When to Upgrade K-X ?
I upgraded from a K-X to a K-7. Main reason was for the extra external buttons/dials and the top-lcd screen. The quicker access you have to options the more you'll use them. Focus area etc change at the flick of a switch- great. I really like the top level lcd as well. The WR is irrelevant ...
Posted by dinneenp on 09/10/2012 - 14:21
