only DA 50mm F1.8.. or at most, might be Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM if I manage to save some more my money. is it good? I saw great prices in mudah (1.4k). but Pentax2U price for sigma quite expensive

thats good.but the most value for money now would be the DA 50 1.8. Unless you can get the sigma for less than 1k.

yeah, I kinda like the performance of the sigma in low light/indoor based on various review I read. actually dunno how if compared to DA 50mm 1.8. haha.. any experience?

i have never used the sigma 50mm but i have the da 50mm now and i really like it compared to pentax fa 50 1.4 that i used to own.

oh, thanks for the info. I still think DA 50mm 1.8 is good price to performance ratio depends on my budget, I'll look at them again next time I want to buy. would like to have flash first

thats a good choice. flash and kit lens is a good starter kit.

If not mistaken sigma 1.4 is sharper than pentax 50 f1.7...even at f1.4.

really?you have used one?

i google.

read some where...even the cheaper 30 f1.4 also sharper or on par...but those 2 sigma is too bulky.
from what i understand la....

by cheaper 30mm 1.4 you mean you compare it with the price of the 50mm 1.4 right?

oh..not cheaper but smaller....i dont know the price now...

yup. comparing both sigma...50 and 30 f1.4.

Wow.....

Thhe K-3 is now open for pre order for RM 4,099 at Pentax2u.com.

yeah.the price if quite good.though cant really afford one now

Those who tried out K-3, how's the AF speed? Is it by any chance faster than K-5?

Mhhh... can get below 300?

From what I know it's a good flash to _learn_ flash photography... it won't do anything automatically It might be a bit too much though...?

I'm in China now... holiday. Every day take 40-50 GB My laptop is running out of space. I'm already furiously trying to compress it all...

Get the DA 50 1.8 while they offer it for 400... really nice lens for the price. I have really started to like it. It's great fun, and so small and light. Optically it satisfies me, but then again I'm easily satisfied. I also shoot while walking... trying street portraits which take like 1-2 seconds to take... while walking.

FA 50 1.4 not as good as the DA 50 1.8? Why?

i only tested it in the hall. i wont really say it is significantly faster with that limited test.

at 1.4, it is too soft for my liking and as others in other forums commented, it is not uncommon. but if it is used around 2.8, it should be good. but of course, you buy a 1.4 because you want to use it at 1.4 right?

Agreed. Thats why some prefer f1.7

Mh... is there a way to rescue a 18-55 AL? I quite like the lens, but it seems like something sticky (some sort of juice from McDonalds?) got into it, giving the lens powered zoom (just press the AF button...). It happens randomly, focusing isn't smooth anymore, zoom ring moves with focusing ring and vice versa, sometimes it's fine, sometimes not at all.

Can it be fixed, and what would it cost? Anyone know a place in Shanghai that can do it for me? Next stop is Shanghai, would hate it to have nothing wide angle at my disposal. 50 and 80-200mm are a bit... limiting.

Went to Pentax K-3 launch today and the guy stated the price RM4199 for body only



Did some quick high ISO comparison



Never use Pentax before but today hands on make me feel like they are actually very good Maybe just not mainstream like Nikon and Canon.