Is the Pentax version of this lens AF or MF?
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This lens is manual focus. I use it with a canon 5D II. It is very sharp and well worth it for full frame cameras. I use it strictly for tripod landscape shots.
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In my Pentax K5 with lens Pentax 18-250 the AF is perfect. As Nikon has also a rapid focusing engine, I believe it will AF, but I can not assure, I owne a different brand.
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It is totally up to Pentax. I returned the camera to Amazon due to it failed within the return period. Liked the camera while it worked.
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If money is no object, get the FA 77mm Limited. It's the legendary Pentax portrait lens that we all dream about. Otherwise, I'm sure the DA 50mm 1.8 that's been recommended is a fine prime lens. The WR 18-55 and WR 18-135 (the one I purchased) are good general purpose zooms.
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I was also looking at Pentax 10D pre-production reviews. Looks like pentax has similar features including dust cleaning like canon and Image Stabilization like sony. I was planing to buy Canon since it is $200 cheaper but now probably will wait till i get to read Pentax reviews .. any idea about the avaliability of lenses for Pentax??
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The Pentax kit lens is crap. The limited lenses on the other hand, are superb.
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Pretty much any Pentax lens (DA*, DA, FA). I have used my lenses from 2007 and just bought an FA 50mm 1.4 lens (a beauty) on this. On the whole the camera is a beautifully designed one that you can hold in the palm of your hand and when you put one of the lenses on to it, it feels like a little tank. Its solidly built. Happy I bought this! The FPS speeds are phenomenal and blow Canon and Nikon out of the water. Quiet too!
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Exactly as it sounds like... Pentax K-50 16MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with DA 18-135mm WR f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)... Very happy with the purchase. Since then I've gou a fisheye lines for it as well
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I got mine on Adorama. Its M42 to K mount for Pentax. Get a good quality one other wise it might get stuck to the lens or camera.
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Yes indeed. And my 85mm f/1.8 Pentax lens functions as a 127.5 mm lens -- but where are you going to find an f/1.8 or even f/2.0 lens of that focal length these days? So some of the older lenses, like that one, actually offer an advantage over the more modern lenses. Because 'noise' kicks in around 400 ISO with most digital cameras, a fast lens is especially useful. (The 50mm f1.4 Pentax lens is a very fast lens of unbelievable quality for its price, which is around $200.)
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You could check the Pentax website, however, the lens is a K mount so I would say yes it will work. I actually returned the Pentax 18-270mm and opted for the Sigma copy. After comparing the two side by side, I actually thought the photos were better quality with the Sigma. It has become my go-to lens. All of my other lenses are Pentax and I love them as well.
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Often times Fuji AF system frustrates me. I hear that XF35mm lens performance might feel better with X-T1 but with my X-E1 your description is really familiar to me. When it happens, I put it in manual focus mode which makes a great photo.
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I bought and returned lens years ago and moved on to a Nkion system. I had problems with the lens back-focusing on the K10 which had no way of adjusting the focus in camera, so be aware of this issue depending on which body you have. As I recall, the lens was new in Pentax box with warranty. I would check the return policy just in case.
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All Pentax lenses seem to be black, no matter what color the body is. The standard kit lens is not weather sealed. Look for a WR in the lens description: 18-55WR. I see that Amazon does have the black body with 18-55WR lens for about the same price. Great camera,BTW.
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Hi B. Sabb,I have use this lens for at least 2 yrs and taking tons of photo with that. It is a very sharp lens after f2.8 and excellent for portraiture.But it is not focus quick. If u want a quick Pentax lens, u might consider the one with "screw-drive" only, say the DA70. It is super sharp and focus quick.Enjoy your shooting.If u want to take your kids photo, i recommend u take the FA31 instead. As kids always move sudden and go closer to u, a wider lens is much better.Adam
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Can anyone tell me if have a lens (18-55 mm f/ 3.5 - 5.6 or anythings else) better than Pentax to exchange in my Pentax K-7? Exist lens make by others manufactories which could give more quality than Pentax? Can anyone tell me that?
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The AF works fine, maybe not as fast is the M43 lenses but it does work. This lens has never been a speedy lens so I've used it mostly for portraits and slow street shooting. Wonderful & maybe the top lens of the 43 lenses despite the hunting issue & slower AF. I used it for a while with my E-3, E-PL2 & E-P2 but has been replaced by the M43 45mm f1.8.