My IR-converted K-5
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My IR-converted K-5
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In addition to my everyday KP which I enjoy very much, last year I purchased a used K-5 (legacy model so not the II or the IIs) and had it converted to 630Nm infrared. Having a blast with it, especially with B&W architecture shots. I used to shoot the K-5 way back when as my main body and every time I pick it up I'm reminded how incredibly sturdy it is and what a great form factor the K-5 (and the II/IIS) and the K-3 bodies that followed actually have.
Here some of todays shots while walking the dog. Lens used was the DA16-85 which is such a versatile piece of kit, not the sharpest or fastest in my bag but a great match to the K-5 especially under IR shooting conditions (both my Tamron 10-24 as well as my Sigma 8-16 don't play extremely well with infrared).



Pentax KP
Pentax smc DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Pentax 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 WR
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