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Comment by robbiec posted on FS: DA 16-45 f/4 ED AL at 02/02/2013 - 21:45
I'm not as selfish as you
Bigger picture view is that we do want newer, better, more of.. only way to do that is to support the company / community. I've learned loads tks to the Pentax community, so if I lose £50 on a sale to a fellow Pentax user.. big deal. Unless he or she crows about it... then I might have a sulk.
Bigger picture view is that we do want newer, better, more of.. only way to do that is to support the company / community. I've learned loads tks to the Pentax community, so if I lose £50 on a sale to a fellow Pentax user.. big deal. Unless he or she crows about it... then I might have a sulk.
Comment by robbiec posted on So is the K5II And K5IIS Worth buying ? at 02/10/2012 - 01:40
The way I see it is this.. Pentax need US to buy new cameras, I'll sell my K-5 on to either another Pentaxian or maybe a new convert to get addicted. That lowers my buy in price (I'm not wealthy) and everyone wins. The loss on the original K-5 is rental fee for the last 20 something months.
Comment by robbiec posted on So is the K5II And K5IIS Worth buying ? at 02/10/2012 - 01:05
A50 f/1.2 and 52mm K reverse ring. Nobody said nothing about not accessorising.
Comment by robbiec posted on If you could only take one lens.. at 02/10/2012 - 00:58
rparmar wrote:
The problem with the K-5 II is that it is still largely going to appeal to current Pentax users. And since it is a minor upgrade, only those with money to burn will upgrade from the perfectly good K-5. After two years it's still only a very small stopgap measure. Looking around the forums, it is obvious that people expect more.
The K-5 is not a "professional" camera since, marketing guff aside, there is no such thing. The most important thing for most professionals is a global support network. It seems unlikely Ricoh will invest what it takes to match Canikon on this front. Olympus and Panasonic have more luck converting professionals than Pentax does.
I am glad to see the IIs model which takes a leaf from Nikon. Wish it was out at the same price... that would make a bold statement!
Dunno Robin, if they have done some serious work on the AF, it will be worth the upgrade in my opinion. Especially in places like the Crane Lane during a gig. Sell a K-5 for what £450ish?, £300 for a new K-5II with a warranties not sooo bad.The problem with the K-5 II is that it is still largely going to appeal to current Pentax users. And since it is a minor upgrade, only those with money to burn will upgrade from the perfectly good K-5. After two years it's still only a very small stopgap measure. Looking around the forums, it is obvious that people expect more.
The K-5 is not a "professional" camera since, marketing guff aside, there is no such thing. The most important thing for most professionals is a global support network. It seems unlikely Ricoh will invest what it takes to match Canikon on this front. Olympus and Panasonic have more luck converting professionals than Pentax does.
I am glad to see the IIs model which takes a leaf from Nikon. Wish it was out at the same price... that would make a bold statement!
Comment by robbiec posted on K-5 Mk II at 17/09/2012 - 23:22
Class actions and other stuff being banded about over there as well. IRC, the 16-50 & 50-135 were the first DA* lenses, so presumably they underestimated the usage model with regards longevity. They have since been updated though, and way before 2012. I'll throw another idea out there, the loudest shouters are the ones that bought in at the cheapest or second hand. Just an observation.
Comment by robbiec posted on SDM Motors in the 16-50 and 50-135 at 17/09/2012 - 23:00
It's all about the glass covers a multitude of debates. You're looking for an comparison between focal lengths, not all about the glass , just stressing the point a little.
Comment by robbiec posted on "It's all about the glass". Show me examples please at 14/09/2012 - 19:29
Try getting this with a Sigma or Tamron.
As reference, the background is a window & wall roughly 2 feet behind.
K-5 & A50 f/1.2 @ f/1.2 (so yeah, its about the glass )
As reference, the background is a window & wall roughly 2 feet behind.
K-5 & A50 f/1.2 @ f/1.2 (so yeah, its about the glass )
Comment by robbiec posted on "It's all about the glass". Show me examples please at 14/09/2012 - 16:54
Parting company with my zooms as I am basically a prime shooter these days.
I bought this with my K20D way back when (Dec 0 from SRS. Been lovingly looked after and comes boxed with manual, the S80-160 lens bag and also a nice Lowepro padded bag which the lens has lived in for the last 2 years or so. Lens is in Mint condition, no marks, scratches or dust.
Asking £150 or €175 or $235 + P&P (to UK normally around £7.50 tracked and insured, EU around €12) via Paypal please with the buyer taking care of fees.
Bundle pics:
Lens:
Thanks for looking. Send me a pm if interested.