Pentax Forum

[kelvinang]

Obviously the MZ 5 is another cuttle of fish, with a body basically made of plastic, but taking into account what has always been Pentax philosophy, you can be sure it is worthwhile what you paid for it.I mean the quality/price ratio in Pentax is fairly better than at some of the so-called photography giants

Earlier up on this thread I mentioned I noticed the increasing prices of Pentax equipment, particular in the used lenses department. What I really like about (the old) Pentax is exactly what you mentioned - the quality/price ratio. The K-mount forward/backward compatibility is a huge added bonus. With recent interest in Pentax equipment and an increase in demand for Pentax gear, I suspect this ratio may no longer be as favourable as before.

 

[Redsun]

hi pentaxians;p im tempted to switch back to pentax due to the built in SR in the bodies.Do you think it would be a good idea o ket a K100D to try out 1st?how well does the SR work?any K100D user can share his/her experience?like for example how many stops lower u can go and the noise level.im currently using a C and i was attracted to it because of its low noise level at high iso.How does the 100D compare?thanks

 

[airconvent]

hi pentaxians;p im tempted to switch back to pentax due to the built in SR in the bodies.Do you think it would be a good idea o ket a K100D to try out 1st?how well does the SR work?any K100D user can share his/her experience?like for example how many stops lower u can go and the noise level.im currently using a C and i was attracted to it because of its low noise level at high iso.How does the 100D compare?thanks

Hello Redsun!
I have already upgraded to the K100D but I know nothing less than the K10D would suffice for you!
But here is a sample of the SR performance :

Without SR (.25 sec)

With SR (.25 sec)

cheers

 

[dubdew]

Anyone know where I can get second hand Pentax K mount lenses? Just restored my dad's old Asahi Pentax ME and it's got the 50mm f/1.7 but I'm looking for a couple more - maybe a wideangle?

 

[airconvent]

Anyone know where I can get second hand Pentax K mount lenses? Just restored my dad's old Asahi Pentax ME and it's got the 50mm f/1.7 but I'm looking for a couple more - maybe a wideangle?

You can try Cash Converters. I saw quite a few at their Toa Payoh and Ang Mo Kio branches. Most generic branded ones.

 

[dubdew]

You can try Cash Converters. I saw quite a few at their Toa Payoh and Ang Mo Kio branches. Most generic branded ones.

Cool, thanks for the tip!

 

[airconvent]

Cool, thanks for the tip!

but beware....they are in the glass cabinet, so you can't see them properly and most of them are not really in the "well-taken-care-off" catgory. I mean if I had a good lens, I won't sell it to the karang guni man, right? Unless I inherited it and have no idea what to do with it...