Hi all,
I was hoping for some help on this one. My girlfriend has recently gotten into photography after getting the Pentax K-X camera (following the number of recommendations on this site http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/63791). I am now hoping to get her a new lens for Christmas but the problem is I don’t have much of a clue when it comes to lenses, or photography in general for that matter. She often comments that she would prefer a lens which was capable of more zoom as the only lens she has is the kit lens that came with the camera (18mm-55mm). I have done some research but am still a bit clueless when it comes to the different glass specs. Can anyone recommend a good lens that would work with the Pentax K-X camera with a budget of about $400?
I had seen this lens on sale in the UK (we are going home to the UK for Christmas so that wouldn’t be a problem) which seems like good value but I’m not sure if it will work with the Pentax K-X? http://www.jessops.com/online. store/categories/products/tamron/70-300mm-f4-5-6-di-ld-macro-pentax-af—66335/show.html
Perhaps I could get her this lens and another one if anyone had any suggestions?
Anyway, hoping some ozbargainerers out there can give me some good advice?
Thanks
Meathead
hey .. if it's k mount.. then it will work but why not just go for pentax:
Pentax SMC DA L 55-300mm f4-5.8 ED Lenses
(Plastic mount, no hood, low price ~ 300 )
or
Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f4-5.8 ED Lenses
(metal mount, comes with hood price ~ $400 )
Just search around the usual suspects' websites for more details on pricing
Pentax branded lens have a better resale value if you wanna sell next time (IMHO)