Specifically which pentax 50-200mm lens comes with this kit? Would love to know the full designation Edit | Delete
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Hi, This is all that we have. It comes with two Lenses. These are:smc PENTAX DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 ALsmc PENTAX DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 EDThanks, PCrush
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The lens is a Pentax. I don't have the box, but the info on the lens says "smc PETAX DAL 1.4-5.6 50-200mm ED" - hope that helps. I bought the kit to replace a camera that was stolen. I took it on a trip to Italy but did not end up using the zoom lens. I was pleased with the camera/kit in general, but just got back last night and have not downloaded and reviewed the pics. Will post a detailed review later...
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Dear friends. I am biased Pentax because I really love this camera. I bought the kit from Pentax K30 with a 18-55 and a 70-200. The set is sensational. I have taken many pictures in my trips to Portugal. Obviously there are better lenses and more optical resources, however this 70-200 mm in the kit fulfills its role.
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I'm glad someone posted this question! It really has helped me decide to buy this lense too. I have the double kit with the other 2 lenses mentioned. I haven't used the 55 200 yet!! The weather is terrible and I'm afraid to take out the new camera. I do a LOT of indoor shooting of my kids and this lense sounds like it will work very nicely. I'm still blown away by the D5000. The pictures in just Auto mode with the 18 55 kit lense are night and day above my other cameras. I'm in heaven!
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I shoot the same subjects and have been very pleased with the 18-250mm zoom. If you want a little more reach get the 55-300mm in place of the 18-250. With that choice I would then add the 18-55mm. I'm assuming you want to stay with Pentax brand. Neither zoom is "cheap" but then you get what you pay for. I chose the 18-250 because I hand hold the camera most of the time and here in the Pacific NW the light levels in the winter are pretty low. I doubt if I maxed out the 300mm (450mm equivalent) would I get a sharp image. Love the K20D by the way.
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I can't say for sure, but my understanding when I bought the lens was that Pentax got the design from Tamron, but manufactured the lens in its own facility. Since my sharpness tests (admittedly amateurish) of the lens compare about equally with much more expensive top-of-the-line Pentax zooms, I find it to be a very good deal. It also compares favorably in sharpness to an old very good 100mm prime macro lens. The label on the lens says Pentax. I am very happy with it. It is much better than an older Tamron 28-300mm lens.
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Depending on which kit you get lens can differ...in the box is camera, lens, battery, charger, silky pix software, concise manual. If you are on facebook I recommend Pentax Forums page and I believe the web site is pentaxforums.com lots of good info on pentax products and third party products for pentax. love my camera by the way.
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Some of the old lenses will not focus to infinity on the Pentax DSLR's. I was disappointed in that. My 135 mm, the 105mm and my 200 mm Super Takumar lenses would not focus at infinity. You will definitely need the modern D, DA or DAL lens to fully use of all the camera functions.
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Sorry, i just realised you picked the combo pack. It must contain the 30-110 lens too. I bohght one for my wife and only with the 10-30 lens. Cost me of course less. I ordered red they sent me white. That was the big surprise for me too when she opened the box under the christmas tree....
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You can have a look on canon website for the specs but the lens that comes with this kit is the stm version which produces pretty sharp images for kit lens. Again there is a ton of reviews out there if you research. This lens is obviously not going to be better than L lenses if you do a comparative. So it's really about what situation and output you are shooting for.
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Yes it does. The lens hood that came with my Pentax 18-55 lens fits the 50-200 lens. It's a great lens too! I love it
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Go to the Pentax site. Information is available there and prices are very competitive.
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May I ask what lens you went with? I am debating the same issue. Thank you.
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Hardy,Thanks for the info about getting better lenses. I just "bit the bullet" and bought the 24-105mm L lens. I have heard this same wise advice from other photographers, and I am looking forward to getting sharper photos with the new lens, and I will try to get only L lenses from now on. In the end, you truly get what you pay for.
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Thanks for coming back to respond. I was wondering what actually shipped with the lens.
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The lens are all Canon. The kit was a great buy for me, I shopped for 2-3 weeks which is about 2-3 weeks more than I would normally shop for a camera. Everything was 1st class, from the price, delivery and equipment. I added the Canon battery grip and my setup is missing only more lenses.
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Pat, The kit is sold new and used, that is your decision. I bought the camera body only and then bought the 18-55 II version of the Pentax AF lens. Supposedly the first 18-55 version of the lens, which I had seen accompanying the K-5 in a kit before, was improved upon and they called the new model the 18-55 II. My K-5 is water resistant. The K-5 takes excellent pictures and the noise is very limited as opposed to the earlier Pentax models, which I have noticed myself. I recommend that you buy the K-5 body only, then if you want the 18-55 lens, buy the Pentax 18-55 II if you need that type of wide angle lens. As I mentioned, I use both and I get excellent results. Pat, The kit is sold new and used, that is your decision. I bought the camera body only and then bought the 18-55 II version of the Pentax AF lens. Supposedly the first 18-55 version of the lens, which I had seen accompanying the K-5 in a kit before, was improved upon and they called the new model the 18-55 II. My K-5 is water resistant. The K-5 takes excellent pictures and the noise is very limited as opposed to the earlier Pentax models, which I have noticed myself. I recommend that you buy the K-5 body only, then if you want the 18-55 lens, buy the Pentax 18-55 II if you need that... » Read More Pat, The kit is sold new and used, that is your decision. I bought the camera body only and then bought the 18-55 II version of the Pentax AF lens. Supposedly the first 18-55 version of the lens, which I had seen accompanying the K-5 in a kit before, was improved upon and they called the new model the 18-55 II. My K-5 is water resistant. The K-5 takes excellent pictures and the noise is very limited as opposed to the earlier Pentax models, which I have noticed myself. I recommend that you buy the K-5 body only, then if you want the 18-55 lens, buy the Pentax 18-55 II if you need that type of wide angle lens. As I mentioned, I use both and I get excellent results. « Show Less
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Why not go with Adorama? I've heard they're fairly reputable and they have the 18-55 & 55-200mm kit cheaper than Amazon.Hope you get yours soon. I've been searching around for a long time to order mine.
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all my manual and af lenses fit and work great. This was a big reason I choose this camera, I have alot of lenses. However I find that i use the pentex 18-250 lense almost all the time. It cover all your needs.