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Hi. Unfortunately the 18-135mm is beyond my means at the moment, new business and all that, but looks ideal for the future. I need something for the time being though. I realise it would be a stop-gap, but my K-30 is body only, so need something and the kit lens isn't really long enough.

Thanks everyone. Just ordered a K-30 from SRS. Not sure what lens to get to go with it. I've had a play with some of my dad's lenses, and my sister's, but none of them are quite right for what I need.

I often have to take photos in fairly dusty environments (indoor arenas are often sand/woodchip floored) so ideally don't want to be changing lenses if I can help it. I used my dad's DA 40mm at the weekend, but it was neither long or wide enough - it's ok when I can move around, but no good if I'm stuck up in a viewing area. My sister's kit lens was wide enough, but not long enough when I can't get closer.

I thought about an 18-250mm, but can't really afford one of those at the moment and probably don't need 250mm at the long end anyway (and possibly not 18mm at the wide end).

Any suggestions for decent budget zooms?

It is, though you sometimes have to take the stop down metering with a pinch of salt. It's more of a guideline than an accurate metering, but once you accept the limitations it's fine.

Hi. My name is Matt. I've found this forum after searching for a Pentax K-30 and have already found some helpful advice, thanks.

I run my own equine transport business and as part of the services I offer I do take photos for customers when they are at shows etc. I've been using a Panasonic bridge camera up until now, but after using my Dad's K-r have decided to move up to a DSLR to give me better results and the K-30 looks ideal.