What to look for when buying a DSLR

[CrosCntryAccord]

i've had multiple filters in the past and will get one after I purchase my camera.

making an offer on a k7 body, will need to find a good lens to put on the end of it (thinking about this: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/...mron-18-200mm-175-trade-sigma-70-300-apo.html)

 

[ryan s]

cheap filters are a waste of money.

superzooms are a waste of money

 

[CrosCntryAccord]

cheap filters are a waste of money.

superzooms are a waste of money

I'm looking for a good walk-around zoom, got a better recommendation Mr. Smartypants

 

[DarkSideAccord]

pentax 50-200mm and 16-45 are mah favs

 

[ryan s]

18-135 WR

expensive though...

i do a 28/2.8 and 50/1.7 for a walkaround kit.

 

[CrosCntryAccord]

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/...8-tamron-17-50mm-f2-8-mint-price-dropped.html

thoughts?

 

[ryan s]

tamron zooms are so ugly

i havent heard anything bad about the 17-50 but ive never used it.

 

[CrosCntryAccord]

i'm not in it for looks, i'm in it for function. unless you've got a lens you want to sell me :hipster:

 

[DarkSideAccord]

i was looking at tht lens, and ry ry asked me why i wanted to buy a KIA

 

[CrosCntryAccord]

what did you buy instead roy?