>>4443706I know you're a fanboy like I'm a A-Mount/Minolta Fanboy, my problem with the system is that they're not a good value relative to what's out there now both new and used. At least the Minolta stuff I can throw it on a new Snoy mirrorless and have vintage glass when I want while still keeping the benefits of new tech (best in class AF, low light performance/DR). Minolta glass is nearly worthless too.
Its not like the professional Nikon/Canons are bad cameras either. Most of the Disney photographers at the parks use D750s/D810s. Canon 5Ds were used by most of Hollywood/Media for a good 10 years (and stuff like the 5D Classic/Mk2 + Nikon D200s became cult classics for their SOOC photos). Canon EF and Nikkor glass is some of the best in the industry too (Canon 24-105 f4 USM for example).
Its just that Pentax stopped being competitive in 2018 and as everyone swapped to mirrorless it meant the old legacy DSLRs depreciated hardcore to the point that they're often 50% the Pentax equivalent (when brand new they cost the same). You can buy a D810 or a 5D Mk3 on Craigslist/Facebook locally, there's maybe 10 K1s for sale in the United States at any given time and they're almost always 2x the price.
I only bought my KF cuz of the ergos, but I kinda feel like I would've gotten a better camera if I tried a D500 or a 7D MK2 instead. I will say Pentax does do magic with their sensors imo, they do awesome at higher ISOs. It might be due to the lack of AA filter + thin glass over the sensor.
Pic rel is with a 70-200mm Pentax-F I paid $20 for (there's a Takumar-F 70-210mm on eBay if you wanna try)
