The Pentax 18-55 is a fine choice for getting started. The 50-200 is also good if more reach is desired. The 18-55 is inexpensive, even new, especially when purchased with the DL as a kit. I don't know about the price of the 50-200, however, a few people on the list think it's a very good lens.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Bryan Vyhmeister > I have a friend who is using a Canon S2 IS camera and really wants an > SLR. I think she would be very happy with an *ist DL especially > because of the new rebate. What would your recommendations be for an > inexpensive lens kit that gave pretty good results and flexibility? I > was thinking of maybe the Sigma 18-125 f/3.5-5.6 DC lens along with a > Macro lens or telephoto zoom. > > Personally, I only use Pentax lenses and often primes at that but I am > wondering if I should consider other options for her kit. I use the > Pentax 16-45 and 24-90 zoom lenses for that range and I like them > both. I was thinking that a more versatile all around lens might be > better for her though. I haven't had any experience with the Pentax > 18-55 but maybe that is a better option. Basically, any thoughts would > be greatly appreciated. > > Bryan > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
