so hows the k5iis?

Ah yes, the one disadvantage of the K-5. I noticed it too when I tried the K-30 next to the K-5. The K-5 is indeed a bit slow, for example when I press the play button after taking a photo (I have deactivated instant review). The rest of the camera is miles ahead of the K-30 though, so... what to do. You'll have to wait for the K-5 replacement then...

Currently pulling back from getting the K-5 IIs. Not much imrovements from the original K-5. Just the sharpness and the quicker AF system at lower light conditions. Other than that, is the same. Still waiting for what Pentax will offer by end of this year.

Cheers....

Sometimes it really gets very annoying when you are taking a group photo and everyone seems to be looking at you waiting for you to say "OK".

But knowing the K-5, sometimes I don't need to look at the preview and quite confidently know that the pictures will be perfect.

Cheers bro.........

I just burst in those cases But yeah, in such situations faster preview would be great. I think it also has to do with the camera having to save the photo first before it then reads it and displays it. If only Pentax could leave the photo in buffer, unless the buffer is full and space is needed. Then it could just take the photo from the buffer...

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publicati...x-lens-overview

best lenses for Pentax K-50, so far.

best prime: Sigma 35mm 1.4

best zoom: Pentax 16-45mm

best portrait lens: Pentax 55mm 1.4

best standard zoom: Pentax 16-45mm

best super zoom: Pentax 55-300mm

how many of you own these lenses?

i would assume thats a none? you can check with other pentax dslr too, check the compatibility.

actually..i dont have k-50....so not related...

me too.but you can check with k5 too.hehe

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I have a 18-55, I suppose first gen (somewhere around 2005?), a 50mm Centon (in a very bad shape...), a 80-200 Tokina, and that's it. Couldn't get the 10-24...

I dont think we only need expensive lenses for use with our dslr. as we can see from the list, the most worthy lenses are those like 16-45 and the 50 1.8. i have tested 50 1.8 before and im definitely impressed.if it is priced more or less like canikon, im definitely getting it.

btw, some news about pentax lenses

http://photorumors.com/2013/08/27/pentax-t...ular-apertures/

instead of coming up with new lenses, they come up with new coatings. but theres still hope for new lenses though.

I personally like the green ring more

Red ring look canon-ish.

Still good to see they are upgrading the current lenses.

yes, i like the green ring more. hopefully they will release more lenses though instead of just upgrading. though im not complaining, i only have three lenses and i guess thats enough for me

yes. more lenses mean cheaper price...

But IINM the 50 1.8 is like 2-3x as expensive as the equivalent Canon lens...

Well, if the new coatings help...

Circular apertures? That could be interesting...

To be honest I'm well served. A fully functional 50mm would be nice (perhaps with AF), and an ultra wide angle, but that's all. Maybe replace the 18-55 with something better (I don't think the coatings on mine are in the best condition anymore... it is a well used lens ).

I also prefer a green ring... but it's not exactly important.

Yeah, if its priced below 500 it would make better sense.what do you have and whats your target lens?

This is what I have. I'd like to have a cheap 50mm 1.8 from Pentax... but they aren't making it. Maybe I'll find a second hand one... the old ones. I also want a 10-24 from Tamron. Then I'm served. I wouldn't mind the 16-45 from Pentax for example to replace the 18-55, but it's not necessary.

Also lets not forget the new flashes that are weather sealed.

http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/new-weath...-by-pentax.html

i think its very expensive and i dont need or even use flash that requires weather sealed quite often.so i might just give it a pass.