Looking at this K50 with the two DA L lens kit vs the K50 with the DA 18-135 kit. Is it worth the extra $$ for the 18-135 lens kit? Big difference?
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Yes, it's autofocus is quiet an all weather lens that covers some very practical focal distances. The screw motor lens are very loud in contrast. You'll love the camera- although if you're new to Pentax make sure this what you want. Lens can be a little costly if you don't anything invested in the system yet just like with any other camera system. The camera will surprise you with great results- take the appropriate time and learn to use it well!
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I started with the two lens, 18-50, & 50-200. I liked them both, but found I always had to travel with both and was constantly changing back & forth. Recently I bought the 18-135 lens just prior to a trip and loved the fact I could leave it on for almost everything. It replaced the other two lens, which made traveling so much nicer. Quality is the same, but the convenience was great. It will become my primary lens.
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Personally I wish I had gotten the 18-135 as the two DA L lenses are pretty poor quality in comparison, and you actually save money on the 18-135.
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Not only will it work with the K50 it is a top choice. Lens is bright, has many depths of field, great image quality. This is a lens you won't outgrow and will go back to time and again.
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You can buy it with different or no lens so make sure about what you order. The 18-135 is W.R. but some of the others are not.
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I am very happy with the Pentax K50, I bought it because it was in my budget. It works very well and has excellent performance. The K3 is better, faster and more resolution, but with the K50 have enough for what I want. If you have the money for the K3, buy, worth it.
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Not sure what kit you have. I have Pentax. From what I read, and judging by the price, the 18-35 1.8 may be better, but the 17-70 has a longer reach which comes in handy for a walkaround lens. I have the Pentax FA 50 1.4 prime, and the Sigma can match it at 50mm, so long as there is enough light and you can shoot faster than say 1/20. I have almost retired my 35mm 2.4, 40mm2.8 and 50mm 1.4 primes since I got the sigma, since I have on the Pentax K3 most of the time. Of course I will use the primes under certain conditions, but for a walkaround, the sigma does an excellent job. I considered the 18-35mm, but since I already have this one, I will be interested if the improve IQ is worth the extra money, since the 17-70 has the extra reach.
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Yes all the K-mount lenses will fit your camera even the ones that aren't auto focus. I had a K-30 before my new K-3 and I loved it. The 18-135 is a great every day lens because of its zoom range, I always have mine with me.
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I just purchased the 18-135 IS STM directly through Canon.com and paid $549 USD. The lens arrived in 2 days. I don't think Canon has released the lens to 3rd party merchants. If you're impatient like me, go to Canon.com and get your 18-135 there. I cancelled my order with Amazon.
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I have used is for such and see no need for the f2 lens. It is a great lens for this in my experience . I also use the 18-135 and find it has even greater versatility.
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The DA is a digital lens and the K-R is a digital. Pentax has not changed it's mount in decades, the only thing I can't answer are whether the contact points that connect the lens to the body are fully compatable
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If you want to get some details on the different pentax lenses check out http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50mm-fa-da-dfa-lens-comparison/design-and-handling.html# . Out of the lenses you mentioned the DA 50 f1.8 is the only one that I have. It's a great, easy to use, and inexpensive lens. I've heard great things about the 35mm that you mentioned. It's 4 times the price of the DA 50mm f1.8, so it better be good! For user reviews check out this link http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ . Also don't be afraid to ask questions on the forum, the folks there are extremely helpful and don't mind sharing information. Good luck If you want to get some details on the different pentax lenses check out http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50mm-fa-da-dfa-lens-comparison/design-and-handling.html# . Out of the lenses you mentioned the DA 50 f1.8 is the only one that I have. It's a great, easy to use, and inexpensive lens. I've heard great things about the 35mm that you mentioned. It's 4 times the price of the DA 50mm f1.8, so it better be good! For user reviews check out this link http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ . Also don't be afraid to ask questions on the forum, the folks there are extremely... » Read More If you want to get some details on the different pentax lenses check out http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50mm-fa-da-dfa-lens-comparison/design-and-handling.html# . Out of the lenses you mentioned the DA 50 f1.8 is the only one that I have. It's a great, easy to use, and inexpensive lens. I've heard great things about the 35mm that you mentioned. It's 4 times the price of the DA 50mm f1.8, so it better be good! For user reviews check out this link http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ . Also don't be afraid to ask questions on the forum, the folks there are extremely helpful and don't mind sharing information. Good luck « Show Less
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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
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Although this is an old post, I am going to reply anyway. I owned the 28-135 and was quite happy with it. I still have a lot of photos I took with it. However, when I bought the 24-105 I quickly discovered the joys of a newer lens. Shorter on the long end, the 24-105 is outstanding for almost everything you will want to do. It is definitely worth the extra $ if you are semi-serious. If you are primarily looking for photos for yourself the 28-135 does a great job and has that extra 30mm...useful. So the answer is...what do you need? If you are going to insist on the best possible, you are going to have to get the 24-105. Either way, you will be happy. Although this is an old post, I am going to reply anyway. I owned the 28-135 and was quite happy with it. I still have a lot of photos I took with it. However, when I bought the 24-105 I quickly discovered the joys of a newer lens. Shorter on the long end, the 24-105 is outstanding for almost everything you will want to do. It is definitely worth the extra $ if you are semi-serious. If you are primarily looking for photos for yourself the 28-135 does a great job and has that extra 30mm...useful. So the answer is...what do you need? If you are going to insist on the best possible, you are... » Read More Although this is an old post, I am going to reply anyway. I owned the 28-135 and was quite happy with it. I still have a lot of photos I took with it. However, when I bought the 24-105 I quickly discovered the joys of a newer lens. Shorter on the long end, the 24-105 is outstanding for almost everything you will want to do. It is definitely worth the extra $ if you are semi-serious. If you are primarily looking for photos for yourself the 28-135 does a great job and has that extra 30mm...useful. So the answer is...what do you need? If you are going to insist on the best possible, you are going to have to get the 24-105. Either way, you will be happy. « Show Less
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Yes by all means. The 18-135 is much better lens with better optics, and the additional focal lenth will come in handy. This lens is also heavier but much better built than the 18-55. Also the lens hood for the 18-135 is a nice petal shaped hood, but the hood for the 18-55 is a complete joke.
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Hopefully, you've already made your decision since the prices of both lenses has gone up significantly. I have these two lenses and both lenses are incredibly sharp. The 60mm's IQ in many respects is indistinguishable from the 100mm's. The build quality of the 60 is very nice as well although it isn't weather sealed. The two main advantages the 100mm brings to the table are IS--which would be of limited value with the 60mm--, and length--the extra 40mm means you don't need to get as close to those creepy crawly critters. IS doesn't add much for shorter focal lengths. A lot of macro shooters claim IS doesn't matter regardless because they always shoot with a tripod. I shoot with a tripod only when I have to (I'm stubborn). Thus, I do like it on the 100mm. I really see the value when I switch to my 135L. The shake is quite obvious and would be just a bit better for the 100mm without IS. The added length is indisputably worthwhile. However, you have to determine whether these benefits are worth paying 2.5 times the price.
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Thanks for the good info. I had a Canon Rebel that I returned because of picture quality with the standard kit lens. I have been trying to decide between the Nikon D90 & the Pentax K20D. I am going to go with the K20D and start with the 18-250 and see how far I go. So I am off to shop now. Again... Thanks a lot.
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The K-3 is an upgrade from a K-x, which I'd had for three years. I've been very happy with it. I had considered the K-5IIs, but the improved features of the K-3 swayed me. I'm using the kit lenses that came with my K-x, plus a 50mm 1.4 FA that I already had, though I recently purchased an 18-55mm DA WR so I could gift my K-x with the kit short zoom to my son. I have no immediate plans to purchase more lenses. In fact, having purchased LightRoom at the same time I got the K-3, the quality of images I'm getting from my budget lenses is amazing. The K-3 has wonderful shadow detail which LightRoom pulls out very well. The K-3 is an upgrade from a K-x, which I'd had for three years. I've been very happy with it. I had considered the K-5IIs, but the improved features of the K-3 swayed me. I'm using the kit lenses that came with my K-x, plus a 50mm 1.4 FA that I already had, though I recently purchased an 18-55mm DA WR so I could gift my K-x with the kit short zoom to my son. I have no immediate plans to purchase more lenses. In fact, having purchased LightRoom at the same time I got the K-3, the quality of images I'm getting from my budget lenses is amazing. The K-3 has wonderful shadow detail which... » Read More The K-3 is an upgrade from a K-x, which I'd had for three years. I've been very happy with it. I had considered the K-5IIs, but the improved features of the K-3 swayed me. I'm using the kit lenses that came with my K-x, plus a 50mm 1.4 FA that I already had, though I recently purchased an 18-55mm DA WR so I could gift my K-x with the kit short zoom to my son. I have no immediate plans to purchase more lenses. In fact, having purchased LightRoom at the same time I got the K-3, the quality of images I'm getting from my budget lenses is amazing. The K-3 has wonderful shadow detail which LightRoom pulls out very well. « Show Less
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I have my K-5 II in front of me with the SMC Pentax DA 18-135 mm lens attached. I just checked the apertures. At 18 mm, the range is from f 3.5 to f 22. At 135 mm, the range is from f 5.6 to f 40.