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Comment by ilovesaabs posted on FS: Pentax K5 and D-BG4 grip + 8GB card at 04/02/2017 - 14:24
Need to sort out filters for low light photography and other accessories
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on The Photographic Show NEC - question ... at 02/02/2017 - 15:49
JAK has missed some vital bit of information - there were at least THREE versions of the FA28-105 if I recall correctly.
wouldn't have gone wrong with the PZ variant, if he could find one...
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on WTB: Pentax FA 28-105 at 02/02/2017 - 15:45
The first variant was a powerzoom model (ie genuine FA) and was very well regarded - better than the 28-80. Later ones weren't as highly rated (they do not have the PZ switches and the last version could be had in silver). The only snags with the original variant is their a) rarity and b) iffy build quality.
Another alternative is the FA24-90 that was introduced with the MZ-S, FAB lens.
Personally not decided which lens to get for my K-1, or whether to stick with my FA*28-70.
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on WTB: Pentax FA 28-105 at 02/02/2017 - 09:21
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on K3 power failure at 31/01/2017 - 20:20
Other half uses Canon, I use Pentax and Nikon. Having grown up with Pentax, it's a system I am familiar with and acknowledge some of the limitations (flash and AF being one) - when I chose a Full-frame I chose a D3 as I thought the menu systems were not too dissimilar to the K20D I had then. Today the D3 is sold to pay for the K-1. I look at my partner's 5D2 and 7D2 and completely baffled with the menu system and ergonomics. So coming in the other direction you will probably have the same.
Why have you got rid of the EOS system? and the 5D3? Weight? Cost? Or some aspect of the EOS system that you are not comfortable with? Or have you been seduced by some of the lovely prime lenses Pentax makes?
I am like Mike-P (Mike might disagree/baulk) 2 systems is like having 2 cars one for work and 1 for pleasure, when you walk away from the 'pleasure' one you always just turn to have another glance....that's the car version of the Pentax.
Welcome!
Peter
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on Advice please :) at 31/01/2017 - 16:33
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on K3 power failure at 30/01/2017 - 21:11
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on FS: Pentax K5 and D-BG4 grip + 8GB card at 30/01/2017 - 21:09
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on FS: Pentax K5 and D-BG4 grip + 8GB card at 19/01/2017 - 10:01
It has SDM (not Canon terminology but they have STM)
and a red-ring - there are no red-ring EF-S lenses
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on Tea, Coffee or Chocolate? at 16/01/2017 - 13:38
Body only £210
Grip only £60.