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K-3 II high ISO samples/fast lenses?

Started Jan 17, 2016 | Discussions thread
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John.Laninga
John.Laninga Senior Member • Posts: 2,401
K-3 II high ISO samples/fast lenses?

So I'm 95% sure I'm going to switch from Panasonic to Pentax, and specifically the K-3II.  I plan to start with the 16-85mm zoom, in fact, I want to standardize that as my all around lens.  I've read the Ricoh site, Pentax Forums, and of course here.  Thanks for all who have provided me with valuable info, however unknowingly!  But I have two questions:

1.  I'd like to see how good the K-3II in handling high ISO.  I would like to see anyone's samples.  I have no specific requested ISO, just whatever you think is high.  That in itself helps answer this question.

2.  I am somewhat discouraged by the lack of fast primes.  In m43 land, I have the Oly 17mm (34mm) f1.8 and the Leica 25mm (50mm) f1.4.  Both fine lenses when it gets dark.  Which is why I'm asking about high ISO......

 John.Laninga's gear list:John.Laninga's gear list
Fujifilm XF1
Pentax 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 WR Pentax K-3 Pentax K-3 II
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