The K-5 has structural advantages, having a magnesium alloy shell, plus 100% pentaprism finder (not sure if the K30 is pentamirror or pentaprism.) In any event, the K-5 is the tougher beast of the two.

Sometimes yes, sometimes no Gwyn, it depends on what else is going on. I'm thinking that the rules are clearly stated by the judge and those who enter should start by reading the brief. As for the forums, many people watch and read but don't post, so I wouldn't automatically assume that no posts means no viewing.

MattyH, the purpose of this site is to help Pentax Users get the best out of their cameras. That is why other marques are off topic, not because anyone is unaware that there are alternatives. The alternatives are irrelevant once we've paid our money.

Especially new users want to know how to broaden their photography and progress, not get bogged down by being told Pentax have it all wrong. That does people genuinely wanting to learn a huge disservice.

So let's all get on please and discuss, not argue.

No magenta colour cast seen here.

I've tested the 31mm Limited on a K-5 and it out-resolved any of the DA Limited lenses, so I think it works well on digital. It's beautifully made as well.

You are almost certain to regret losing lenses that will go for low amounts and will be difficult to replace with ones in similar condition. Unless a lens is absolutely, totally and certainly redundant I would not let it go.

I also wouldn't mix in that Sigma lens, there are better options in the Pentax range, not least the 31mm Limited.

PS I think your poll is too simplistic to answer. Life rarely has black or white choices like that.

It's a nice thought Fletcher8, but Pentax User is for Pentax images only, so showing images from other marques is off topic.

Already another entry removed that was shot in 2013. Please remember to only use new images shot in January 2014.

It's now available in the UK at £329.00 and EPZ have reviewed it.

That's actually not right. The first DSLRs as we know them now were full frame sensors, including a prototype from Pentax. Contax and Kodak went to market, but the cameras were very, very expensive. The Contax was £8000 I think.

We had APS-C because it made the costs accessible. Pentax became truly affordable with the *istDS. It became versatile once the much needed 12-24mm arrived. Those who think there's a problem with wide angles have forgotten that very few photographers had a lens for film as wide as 18mm.

I have a suspicion that the new K-3 body just might be able to house a full frame sensor, which would be very exciting for many. A K-3F anyone?