I love my original K-5, EXCEPT the autofocus, even in good light. Would like opinions of AF from someone who has owned both.
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What exactly don't you like about the K-5 autofocus? Accuracy? Speed? Maybe your K-5 needs some repairs? I use the K-5 & K-5II with the center focus points, or manual select, never the auto-select points. Both cameras have about the same speed and accuracy in good light, but in low-light is where the K-5II shines. It's way better in locking focus where the K-5 would just give up. Since I shoot a large percent of my photos in low-light, the K-5II has served me well.
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Pentax K-5II autofocus is excellent. I locked myself in a dark closet to see how good it was and I was able to focus and shoot pretty fast. I moved from a Pentax K20D and had the same issue with the camera... loved the pics but the autofocus sucked. I know people who have moved from the Nikon 60D and Cannon 5D to the Pentax K-5ii impressed by the AF speed. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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What exactly don't you like about the K-5 autofocus? Accuracy? Speed? Maybe your K-5 needs some repairs?I use the K-5 & K-5II with the center focus points, or manual select, never the auto-select points. Both cameras have about the same speed and accuracy in good light, but in low-light is where the K-5II shines. It's way better in locking focus where the K-5 would just give up. Since I shoot a large percent of my photos in low-light, the K-5II has served me well.
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I have not had exposure issues but I have had focus issues. Not really issues, as much as just not being happy with the focal range at all, or the autofocus system. If you are shooting auto I can see you having problems as the auto systems just do not seem to be up to par compared to other platforms
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Well the one i bought in 10-2013 does have a AF motor fairly quick, not to noisy unless theres a dead silence,but fir the most part its great at finding the focus point and snap,your done.
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For the most part, yes; however, I find that the AF doesn't always get the perfect focus on the first attempt when shooting in the manual mode. I still think it is a great lens. The match between camera and lens is not always the same in all camera/lens combinations, so you might find it great, while someone else doesn't. There is probably a good chance that you will be well satisfied with this lens. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Thanks, Philip. I kept mine, still really pleased. Learned that shooting in "Auto" is my best friend right now (clear crisp photos at any distance from macro to nearly all zoom), but glad to hear the "shaken when stirred" is not a sign of something wrong, or about to go wrong. Best wishes.
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I have the k4. K5 blows it out of the water. The k5 is a bigger but the clamping function from the drilling side is a must. The k4 requires to reach over the piece if work. Sucks when the pieces are big. The auto clamp function is great. K4 you have to adjust constantly.
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It depends on what things you value. Image quality wise, the K-5ii and K-50 are nearly the same. The K-5ii has: - better build quality (magnesium alloy vs plastic) - Weather sealing - Faster max shutter speed (1/8000 vs 1/6000) although 1/6000 is very good for that price. - More exposure bracketing options: 5 frames vs 3 - Mirror Lockup mode (but you can simulate on the K-50 using liveview mode) - Slightly faster fps (7 vs 6) - A deeper frame buffer - 100 grams heavier - A hair better sensor (14-bit vs 12-bit ADC) For me the build quality and weather sealing are probably the main differentiators. If those are not important, then the k-50 sounds like a great deal.
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I have the k5, k5ii and the k3 and I love the K3. I have no regrets for buying it and would do it again.
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i have both, i prefer the image quiality of the 85 F1.4, the 50mm is a little bit overexposed.Both have similar construction quality and USM autofocus system, but after 4 year of normal use the barrel system of the autofocus mechanims in the 50mm got deformed and stop to work.
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I bought this camera for my son as a gift. I did tried a little before I gave it to him. I did not have issue with autofocusing. Of course, it depends on what you are shooting and what lens you have it on. I did remember my son was saying that with the 200 mm zoom lens, the focus may be slower. I bought a Sony NEX7 latter myself. I do not have 200 zoom lens so I can not comment on that. If I need to zoom in for a shot, I use Nikon 70-200 lens on Nikon D700. Sony NEX camera is a great all around camera. I take that everywhere I go. Great image quality.
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I agree Ryan the autofocus will often focus on the closest object, however doing what Rolla suggests may help. The Manual focus is a bit cumbersome, but can be quite fast if you use the left and right buttons on the 4 way pad. One of the reasons I'm buying the fz150 is that the new side lever arrangement can be used as a manual focus lever. It should be much better.
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I had heard about the focus problems but we have had no problems with it what so ever. At wide open apertures, the depth of field is extremely tight, so I am guessing that some people who have less photographic experience were the ones complaining, because even at those apertures we are producing tack sharp images, on auto-focus or in manual on our Canon cameras, a T5i and a 60D. Sigma has released an updated version of the 50mm in their new "Art" lineup, so if you still have concerns, save up for that one. I've played with it at our local camera store and it is beautiful!
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Thank you very much for your review and for posting the pics, which look really great. I am kicking myself for not preordering this camera. I kept vacillating between the Pentax K-X and this one. I would like to be able to take good photos in low light and to have a big zoom (like a moon shot, for example). Any insight you might have would be welcome.
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Too busy shooting to write. Anyway, I have a red copy.Sum: great investment. Clean/sharp images, fast and crisp focus (even in low light), superb high-ISO performance (cut my flash use in half over the holidays), excellent user interface, easy to handle, etc. Wish it had a viewfinder indicator for AF point but I'm able to work around that with no problem.I'm keeping the K-X (general usage) to complement my K-7 (event and outdoor photography). If I had to pick just one, I might even stick with the K-X. For my style and situations, it's that good.
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Quite happy. I had a K10D previously (still have it as backup) and have a pretty good complement of lenses because of that. I feel like I am getting more out of the other lenses because of the K-3. I was out shooting with the long lens (300-500mm zoom) last weekend, and saw the benefits. Still feel like I am on learning curve, but have no regrets.
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Depends. It's a little slow if you want to use autofocus on action shots but amazing depth of field and sharp images. But if it's bright light and you have some experience tracking moving objects, I'd say it's a great choice.
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I have these lens and I cannot use the autofocus, only manual. It won't focus no matter at what range. So disappointed..