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Pentax K10D (Body Only)
Pentax K10D (Body Only)
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HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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john 1 pts
October 19, 2006 1:17 AM
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Are Pentax lens as good as any other brands' like nikon,canon, sigma etc.?

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Dan G 74 pts
October 19, 2006 10:33 PM
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Back in the 1960's, the two top lens brands were Pentax and Zeiss. Given their Limited series and the * series of lenses, like the 300mm f/2.8 A* lens, Pentax is still on top.

Every manufacturer makes cheap lenses that aren't that good. Pentax is no exception, but their cheap lenses seem to be better than, say, Canon or Nikon cheapos. But if you want decent lenses, you have to pay for the good glass. No matter what brand you use.
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pentax user 6 pts
October 29, 2006 1:58 PM
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Believe it or not some Pentax lenses are not only sharper but they are built better than the best from Canon or Nikon.
For example, my 77mm f1.8 Pentax lens is far better than anything Canon or Nikon has.
It's sharp as a razor and built like a tank with awesome color rendition
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pentax user #2 4 pts
December 3, 2006 11:31 PM
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HEAR, HEAR! re: pentax user, some good lenses knocked out by Pentax over the years esp. 85mm f2 & f1.4a*, 135 f2.5 Tak. bayonet are ones that i've used. If you need further convincing, look at pre-used prices these days, even the 135 f3.5. So, in essence, I would say, buy with confidence, unless it has been flogged to death. Added benefit, repairs if needed, still generally available.
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Matt 0 pts
May 21, 2009 4:24 PM
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what is the opinion of the DA 16-50mm. i have just purchased one of ebay, and since have heard that there are many bad models of this lense in circulation
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