Many here got great deals on either K7 or Kx because of the current promotion. But quite a few guys still don't know which lens/lenses to get to match these great cameras. Some start w/ some cheap manual ones, some want to go all the way for those FA limiteds or DA*s.
If you know me, you'd know that I've had pretty much all the Pentax lenses that I could find or afford. But I just feel that most lenses don't really match the camera well (size/weight/look ...).
Why kit lenses are called so? Because they were designed and made to match our cameras. To me, I think they really match our cameras the best:
Optically our WR kit lenses are good to very good, probably not as good as those faster and bigger lenses, but they are more than capable of making wonderful photos. You wanna see some samples by the 18-55 and 50-200, take a look at these sites:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/45425-kit-lens-club.html
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625373
There is another thread on DPR which has some wonderful scenery photos taken by the kit lens, I just can't find it. If someone still has the link, please update. Thanks.
So which lens to go with your newly purchase K7? At the current insane price for the dual WR kit lens, they are no-brainer. you'd feel sorry if you missed the boat. Plus the new DFA100WR macro, you are set for a long run
Oh and one more suggestion to new guys here: the first thing you do after you bought your new camera is to go out and take some photos. Don't just sit here and look for some fancy lenses (which you might never use at all after some testing shots).
If you know me, you'd know that I've had pretty much all the Pentax lenses that I could find or afford. But I just feel that most lenses don't really match the camera well (size/weight/look ...).
Why kit lenses are called so? Because they were designed and made to match our cameras. To me, I think they really match our cameras the best:
Optically our WR kit lenses are good to very good, probably not as good as those faster and bigger lenses, but they are more than capable of making wonderful photos. You wanna see some samples by the 18-55 and 50-200, take a look at these sites:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/45425-kit-lens-club.html
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625373
There is another thread on DPR which has some wonderful scenery photos taken by the kit lens, I just can't find it. If someone still has the link, please update. Thanks.
So which lens to go with your newly purchase K7? At the current insane price for the dual WR kit lens, they are no-brainer. you'd feel sorry if you missed the boat. Plus the new DFA100WR macro, you are set for a long run
Oh and one more suggestion to new guys here: the first thing you do after you bought your new camera is to go out and take some photos. Don't just sit here and look for some fancy lenses (which you might never use at all after some testing shots).
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