What is the appature of the kut lense? Is the kit lens any good?
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the aperture of the kit lense I don't know, the kit is pretty good, but if you want to take pictures from far away you need to get an extra lense let's say 50 to 200 or 300 mm, like that you can bring closer the object you are aiming or in other words you can't get close enough for a close up. I am very happy with this camera. I wish I could get another lense though for far away pictures
622726
I see that you already have an answer to the aperture question. I bought a 17mm prime lens which is awesome. The 18 - 55mm lens that came with the camera kit is adequate. Great for snapshot pictures, probably falls a little short for advanced amateur photo enthusiasts.
622727
I'm happy with the pictures it takes, but I never use it now that I have other lenses. If you pick up the UWA adapter for it, it is a cheap ultrawide (11mm, 22mm 35equiv) option. The 40-150mm that this is often bundled with is a great value, however.
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The kit zoom lens is f 3.5-5.6 depending on the focal length it is set at. It's a good snapshot lens. No kit lens is as good as prime lenses in my opinion.
1979641
this works fine on the k20d. I have it on my k20d and it is a fine lens. great to have if you want a good prime lens.
1796675
It is a slight bit better than the 50mm 1.4...way better than the 18-55. It's not up to an L lens quality but it does slightly beat out the build of my 50mm 1.4
1250348
It is, better than the kit lens for sure. I also bought 35mm prime lens so I use that for portraits now.
1058502
It has an APS-C size sensor, so if you are comparing it to a small point-and-shoot, it is much, much better at low light. The ISO can be cranked up pretty high, though I try not to use anything over 6400. With the kit lens at f/3.5 (or f/5.6 full tele), low light performance is decent, though a faster lens like the SMCP-DA 50mm f/1.8 would increase the performance even more.
57687
Buy the Rokinon Lens. It's a better build. Rings on the Opteka are made or cheap plastic and can crack.
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The kit lens is pretty cheap and probably the best Rebel kit lens to date. Plus its optically stabilized and, as you note, it'll help you get an idea what lens you'd like next so why not?
369048
I think it's compatible with all Pentax cameras with k-mount lens mounts. However it's not a very crisp lens, great for novelty shots, but that was all I found it useful for. I bought it for real estate and it was useless for that. I love the 12mm-24mm ultra wide though
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I bought the K5 and lens at the same time, they work well together, have had no issues.
1590487
Hi there, the DA L Kit lens that comes with the K-50 are Weather Resistant. I already have tested it under heavy rain conditions.
762697
Yes, i have so much fun to use all my old lenses (K mount) but first you need to get the right adapter for about $30. You better do some research on pentax forum. They have many tests on different lenses.
1165952
Yes it works well. Decent lens for size. Bit of telescoping on corners until you zoom it slightly
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Is this lens compatible with my PENTAX K100D SLR? Will the auto focus work? Will I be able to use the scene function of my camera?
1196709
I suppose it also really depends on what you budget is now vs later down the line. You really cannot go wrong with a kit lens - especially if you don't have any MAJOR plans for upgrading or spending too much more money down the line. However, I will forever speak highly of the 50mm and the 35mm. They're prime lenses, so they're not as user-friendly to somebody, if just starting - but in reality, that also teaches you more manual-techniques, while still being an amazing lens, in general. I might be bias, though, as I no long have a kit lens, and only primarily use my prime lenses. But, maybe that means something? That I've sold most of my other lenses, and truly use my 50mm & 35mm on a daily-basis, and more frequently than my other four lenses, combined. The Tamron Tom mentioned - it's a great lens. And with the price where it currently is, it's most cost-efficient, as well; considering all the GREAT use you'd get out of it. He also mentioned the 85mm - this is another lens I have, and I love it very much. I just do not have as much wiggle-room when it comes to distance-from-subject very often. If you do have that wiggle-room - I would also very much recommend the 85mm. So really, it depends on what you're wanting to do and spend; both now and in the long-run.
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The camera came with they call a "kit" lens. I purchased a 50mm lens additionally. I haven't even used the kit lens yet, because I was really longing for the 50mm! I should probably try it out. I'm pleased with my older model, used camera - don't know why I didn't think of it sooner!
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I don't know what the kit lens is. I use an Olympus 12-40 f2.8 and it's fine, even hand held to about 1/40s. Those with a steadier hand could probably do better than me
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I did NOT buy the kit lens...bought camera with the 18-200mm lens instead....love this lens....a bit heavy but just great....no need for multiple lenses.