My first Pentax digital was a k200D and I still miss the pictures it produced with both modern and vintage lenses...

Long shot but has anyone used both the 16-85 and the FA* 28-70 f2.8?

Slightly hijacked but such is the nature of internet fora

Brief update is that I just ordered a k3! Probably would have been perfectly happy with the k5 II(s) but let's see what the k3 has to offer

I never had any issues with the grip or build quality on the k5 but the metering/flash point is interesting.

Thanks Fletcher8, some good points there.

Focus points - I invariably use centre!

Dual SD slots sounds great.

24MP - great for cropping, less so for file size.

Decisions, decisions...

That's useful, thanks. k5IIs would save me some money too!

Started my pentax journey with a K200d. Loved it and bought a couple of lenses.

After a while the upgrade bug bit hard and I bought a k5. To be completely honest I didn't see as much benefit as hoped. Yes it had video, far more pixels to play with and better low light sensitivity but I felt the pics straight from the camera were actually less pleasing to the eye.

The k5 was recently stolen and with the insurance cash arriving this week I'm not sure what to go for. Head says take the opportunity to get a k3 but given my last 'upgrade' I'm wondering whether a k5 IIs might be a better option.

Thoughts...?

As I develop my photography skills I actually find myself more drawn to good quality zooms.

Sometimes you simply don't have the luxury of being able to 'move your feet' and a prime can be quite limiting.

Of course, given enough time, space and opportunity a prime will deliver the goods.

Bought my K200/18-250mm from them and was very happy.

Tried to buy my k5 there but they were out of stock.

This is my main set up and I haven't noticed anything particular about matching the two.

The weaknesses of the 18-250 are still there but very manageable all the same.