View Full Version : Pentax K20D: First Impressions
Soulburner
03-11-2008, 06:33 PM
http://www.anandtech.com/digitalcameras/showdoc.aspx?i=3259
http://images.anandtech.com/reviews/cameras/2008/pentax-k20d/k20d.jpg
On a side note...
The 16-50 f2.8 fast wide angle to short telephoto (24-75mm equivalent) features a lens motor and sealing against dust and moisture, just like the K10D and K20D camera bodies. At first glance, the street price of around $700 will seem very high until you compare it to similar offerings from Canon and Nikon. The 17-55mm f2.8 IS Canon will set you back $1000 or more and the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 is a healthy $1190. The Canon 16-35 f2.8 L is another comparable lens at $1370. By comparison the Pentax DA* 16-50mm f2.8 SDM, designed and built to similar Pro specs, is an absolute bargain.
I wish the rest of us could get a lens like that for that price :mad:
aspire.comptech
03-11-2008, 08:31 PM
I've been saying it for almost the past year to everyone I can, Pentax has been making some absolutely kickarse bodies and lenses lately.
Check out the Limiteds:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-05-02.shtml
MaxxxRacer
03-14-2008, 01:06 PM
Check out the Limiteds:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-05-02.shtml
ALOT has changed since 2002...
aspire.comptech
03-14-2008, 05:09 PM
Probably the best pentax lens you can buy is the Fixed 50mm F1.4 lens.
Bang for buck it tops all the similar offerings from Cannon, Nikon, and third party manufacturers. And the best part, it only runs $200.
Most other brands even have a Prime that shoots F1.4 much less at a price point anywhere near Pentax's.
MaxxxRacer
03-14-2008, 09:55 PM
The Nikon 50mm 1.4 is 280 at adorama.
The Canon 50mm 1.4 310 at Adorama.
Yes, a bit more expensive, but its not like the big names don't have this lens. Pretty much everyone company who makes a SLR makes this lens.
That said, 200 for a 50mm F1.4 is awesome. I assume it does not have a built in focus motor.
ALOT has changed since 2002...
Yes,it was written in 2002,well done Columbo.....:rolleyes:
Then why are they still being praised today http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showp...uct/318/cat/45
they are classics,aswell as STILL being some of the best you can get.
Very ignorant post.
The 16-50 f2.8 fast wide angle to short telephoto (24-75mm equivalent) features a lens motor and sealing against dust and moisture, just like the K10D and K20D camera bodies. At first glance, the street price of around $700 will seem very high until you compare it to similar offerings from Canon and Nikon. The 17-55mm f2.8 IS Canon will set you back $1000 or more and the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 is a healthy $1190. The Canon 16-35 f2.8 L is another comparable lens at $1370. By comparison the Pentax DA* 16-50mm f2.8 SDM, designed and built to similar Pro specs, is an absolute bargain.
Fantastic value for money. :)
MaxxxRacer
03-15-2008, 07:37 PM
Yes,it was written in 2002,well done Columbo.....:rolleyes:
Then why are they still being praised today? http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/318/cat/45
They are classics,aswell as STILL being some of the best you can get.
Very ignorant post.
The 16-50 f2.8 fast wide angle to short telephoto (24-75mm equivalent) features a lens motor and sealing against dust and moisture, just like the K10D and K20D camera bodies. At first glance, the street price of around $700 will seem very high until you compare it to similar offerings from Canon and Nikon. The 17-55mm f2.8 IS Canon will set you back $1000 or more and the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 is a healthy $1190. The Canon 16-35 f2.8 L is another comparable lens at $1370. By comparison the Pentax DA* 16-50mm f2.8 SDM, designed and built to similar Pro specs, is an absolute bargain.
Fantastic value for money. :)
No one will argue that you are paying for the name with Nikon or Canon.
That lens review you linked to didnt have alot of good things to say about it. It has issues with softness below F2.8 and CA issues all around. Distortion, Vignetting and build quality are excellent though.
TheGoat Eater
03-16-2008, 08:59 AM
People tend to snatch up Pentax lenses quicker than any other brand I sell ( I sell the family company's NOS items) and when I say quick I mean it:up:
ERR - that and binoculars
MaxxxRacer
03-16-2008, 12:24 PM
What did you "fix ;)" berk?
Whats it got to do with you?
I left it as is in the end so whats your problem?.
I deleted what i thought was a page that then went to the Pentax FA 77mm F1.8 Limited Lens.
Hence 'fixed ;)'.
Fair enough comment by yourself and i did try and find the page,i still cant find it now,but it was up to date.
OK?
MaxxxRacer
03-16-2008, 12:45 PM
No need to get snippy. I was just curious.