Moving over to Pentax
Posted 01/11/2011 - 10:24
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MarkTaylor wrote:
I totally disregard their comments / recommendations but the figures they give are a good and easy source for comparative purposes.
Frogfish wrote:
This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
From the above comparison: This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
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Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-5. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro DSLR with a entry-level DSLR.
Is this just a (very poorly thought out) generalised comment, or are they actually implying that either the 5D or the K-5 could be considered an Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-5. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro DSLR with a entry-level DSLR.
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entry-level DSLR
:entry-level DSLR
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Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 09/11/2011 - 16:24
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dbedford wrote:
Having a Canon user move over to a Pentax is very much like a Windoz user move over the Mac... Only once you start using the Pentax do you think "Why did I take long to make the change?".
Enjoy .......now I'm off to download a few images from my K5 to my iMac..heaven
I'm about to move BACK to Pentax having used Canon for just over a year. also, have just moved from winodws to Mac in the last few months. How aposite your comment is dear fellow.Having a Canon user move over to a Pentax is very much like a Windoz user move over the Mac... Only once you start using the Pentax do you think "Why did I take long to make the change?".
Enjoy .......now I'm off to download a few images from my K5 to my iMac..heaven
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Posted 14/11/2011 - 17:35
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dave_walton wrote:
Thanks for all the advice, I have posted a list of my inherited gear in the newbies section.
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All advice welcomed.
I have just posted a question to you about that in the newbies section.
Thanks for all the advice, I have posted a list of my inherited gear in the newbies section.
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All advice welcomed.
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
Posted 16/11/2011 - 11:17
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I find the discussion slightly odd....
5D + 3 rather good Canon lenses, true the 5D may be 6 year old technology and ONLY 12MP, I would be tempted to keep that and get a cheaper used K20D or K7 (even a K10D) to use the lenses on, and an adaptor for the lenses to be fitted to the EOS....
When I bought the D3 I wondered how this would affect use of the Pentax gear, the K20D is used less (the fact the DA*60-250 had a wobbly at an air show didn't help) but I just take more photographs than previously..
My GF has always coveted a 5D/5D2 - although it has its advantages it has two blots - slow fps and cheap build - the Pentax will trump it in these two respects, but if you choose to buy a Pentax body you cannot go wrong with the models you have identified.....if you sell the EOS/EF then you will get enough back for the K-5 at least.
Apple vs Microsoft? No contest!!! ZX81 is the champion
5D + 3 rather good Canon lenses, true the 5D may be 6 year old technology and ONLY 12MP, I would be tempted to keep that and get a cheaper used K20D or K7 (even a K10D) to use the lenses on, and an adaptor for the lenses to be fitted to the EOS....
When I bought the D3 I wondered how this would affect use of the Pentax gear, the K20D is used less (the fact the DA*60-250 had a wobbly at an air show didn't help) but I just take more photographs than previously..
My GF has always coveted a 5D/5D2 - although it has its advantages it has two blots - slow fps and cheap build - the Pentax will trump it in these two respects, but if you choose to buy a Pentax body you cannot go wrong with the models you have identified.....if you sell the EOS/EF then you will get enough back for the K-5 at least.
Apple vs Microsoft? No contest!!! ZX81 is the champion
Z-1p, K-1, P50
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
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The Pentax K5 is a very good camera and holds its own with any other in its price range. I doubt the the OP would regret such a change but really, any comparable priced Nikon, Canon or Sony would do much the same job.
Given the lenses he is being offered, a k5 would be a good buy.