Not to be argumentative certainly not on this group anyway but ...yes.
My favorite lens so far has been the 85mm f1.8 which is no lightweight.
Also the 18-135 and 50-200. I had the 5lb Vivitar 100-400 zoom on it
(but only on tripod which is where lenses over 200mm belong) For macro
work the rear viewer is a gift.
I posted the 85mm on here - cemetery photos. Others when I have time.
As for my eyesight I've worn trifocals for 30 years which is another
reason I often prefer K-01 no pushing on the eyeglasses. Also it lets me
take pix at odd angles and waist level (thumb on the shutter).
Having said that for fast action wildlife etc where my head needs to
move yep give me my K-5 for sure. But at Christmas with the family this
year I got a lot of great photos of the family and I didn't scare the
women & children by looking like a cyborg with a camera for a right eye.
The other day I was shooting some landscapes when 4 deer walked buy & I
was very glad I had the k-5 on my other shoulder for them.
And for walking around I certainly attract a lot less attention with
K-01 and any prime lens. I would never sacrifice quality just to use
the K-01. I know it looks silly but it is a heck of a camera with many
uses. One trick I like is that it is flat and four edges -so on the
table instant tripod for many candid shots.
I don't think I need the MX-1 but I would not disqualify it for lack of VF.
[email protected] wrote:
Message: 9 Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:02:46 -0500 From: Bruce Walker
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Don Guthrie <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>I have tried the K-01 and do not miss the finder at all.
Have you tried attaching something long and heavy like a DA* 50-135 to
a K-01 and hand-holding it?
>I don't get the obsession with finders.
You likely will when you need reading glasses to see close up. I
cannot work a camera without a finder in any practical way. I have no
plans to get contacts or laser surgery.
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