psycho_jim

K-30 body only now selling for $596.79 at Amazon.com.

The answer would be 'no'. Save up your money for lenses.

Try reducung the sharpening function, perhaps to 0 or lower. It seems you got the white balance and contrast right. Personally, I like the last picture more than the others.

That lens got 3 and 1/2 stars and a decent review. The Sigma 30mm only 2 and a terrible review.

"The Sigma AF 30mm f/1.4 EX DC is a lens with a mission - to achieve the highest center resolution there is without caring too much about the rest." - Photozone.deNot a good choice, unfortunately.

The FA 31mm is $989.95 with free shipping at Adorama. A-squared + B-squared = C-squared23.7 squared + 15.7 squared = C squared561.69 + 246.49 = C squared808.18 = C squaredC = square root of 808.18...

It seems Adorama is selling most Pentax DA lenses at the old prices. You will have to click "Add To Cart" in order to see them. No such luck at B&H, unfortunately. As for camera bodies, wait until...

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