So would this work with a K-5 or is it only available on K-30 and later models?

"now we are back to the k-7 k-x ituation where the base model is better than the top model k-5 minus an LCD."

Unless I've missed something, I can't see how the K-30 bests the K-5? I agree that it seems an improvement over the KR, but not the K-5.

I don't understand why the lens release button should fail so often... if the K5 is virtually the same body as the K7, surely the lens release should be tried and tested - unless there were issues with the K7 lens release button too?

It's even cheaper at SLR Hut (Sorry SRS!) link

Blimey, one lens ordered. I got my K5 recently and decided not to go with the 50-200 kit lens as I really wanted the 55-300 and would start saving...

Thanks for pointing that one out!!

Like the name of your photo blog - do I detect a Depeche Mode fan?

Which image editing software would you recommend for a newbie? I'm familiar with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom and GIMP but have not used any of them in anger. I wonder what other people's experiences have been? Ideally I want to be able to start to play around with processing RAW files but without a huge learning curve. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm thinking I might well go for the 18-55 and 50-200 kit which will do me for now and then start saving my pennies for some other good IQ lenses in the future once I know what I really want/need. Cheers!

Hi all,

With the price dropping and now the £90 off promotion on the K-5, I've decided to take the plunge and buy. However, I'm torn between going for the 18-135 kit or just getting the body and the Sigma 18-125 which is about £100 cheaper than the Pentax lens.

I was going to go for the 18-50/55-200 kit but I'm thinking the 18-135 (or equivalent) now, followed by the 55-300 later on might be a better bet.

Does anyone have any experience of these lenses or another suggestion?

Thanks!

Hi to everyone on the Forum.

Just joined, having been loitering here researching all I can about the K-5 which seems like a pretty cool camera. I must admit to also being tempted by (whisper them) the Canon 60D or Nikon D7000, but I think I'm coming down in favour of the K-5. I own a Pentax P50 from many years back which I still use, but I think it's high time to go digital!