squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
FYI, the 70/2.4 actually works great on film, if you have one of the late autoexposure cameras.
Enjoy the K-5!
Enjoy the K-5!
jpfisher
Well-known
The 31mm isn't that small... but it is one heck of a lens -- I sold mine a while back and do regret it from time to time... opined a bit about it recently on my blog (link in sig if you're interested in reading).
The 43mm, though -- that is a nice, compact lens with a fantastic look. If Pentax does ever jump into full-frame land, or if I ever get to the point where I'd rather use a film SLR than a film rangefinder for day-to-day shooting, I'll be rebuying the 43mm.
jky
Well-known
I used to have the K7 & have played with the K5 - beautiful handling cameras with a robust build and such quiet shutters.
The AF however was hit & miss with both when indoors (outdoor bright daylight was fine) and this was a dealbreaker for me. If you were strictly using MF lenses then this shouldn't be a problem.
On the whole, I really like the K5. Again, that shutter is so quiet... can't believe it's from an SLR.
The AF however was hit & miss with both when indoors (outdoor bright daylight was fine) and this was a dealbreaker for me. If you were strictly using MF lenses then this shouldn't be a problem.
On the whole, I really like the K5. Again, that shutter is so quiet... can't believe it's from an SLR.
jarski
Veteran
kshapero
South Florida Man
Anyone out here still enjoying the K-5?
ampguy
Veteran
The K-5 sure looks like a great deal, especially if you have a lot of K/M42 glass. Otherwise, the D5100 is a great option for Nikon lens users.
Paddy C
Unused film collector
At the risk of being burnt at the stake (and I should quickly add that I'm fond of Pentax and love my 67), I see the K-5 and the Pentax lens line-up as being a purely subjective purchase.
Objectively, it's hard to rationalize. A number of other DSLRs will give equal IQ across the board, do a number of things better, and, with the exception of Sony, offer a broader choice of lenses. Not to mention all three main players offer the potential to upgrade to full-frame at some point.
I don't know that Pentax is in a position to offer full frame and compete with the other three because of price.
Still, I see the appeal. Just don't know I would go that route myself.
Objectively, it's hard to rationalize. A number of other DSLRs will give equal IQ across the board, do a number of things better, and, with the exception of Sony, offer a broader choice of lenses. Not to mention all three main players offer the potential to upgrade to full-frame at some point.
I don't know that Pentax is in a position to offer full frame and compete with the other three because of price.
Still, I see the appeal. Just don't know I would go that route myself.
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
Sure, it's totally subjective. I like Pentax for their aesthetic as much as for their technical acumen...it is hard to go wrong with any brand these days.
I am still digging the K-5. It has been great for event photography, especially:
http://www.jrobertlennon.com/mfa11
(I am sure you'll be able to tell when I switched to the M9)
I am still digging the K-5. It has been great for event photography, especially:
http://www.jrobertlennon.com/mfa11
(I am sure you'll be able to tell when I switched to the M9)