@adrian-mendoza said:
I checked out the forum and I assume the person who just asked about the lens was you. Just to clarify, that lens would work with a K3? Would I make a mistake purchasing the lens first, and then waiting a little to save up again for the camera?
Yes, I asked about the lens on your behalf. It is Sigma’s latest-and-greatest version that they made before they discontinued it. Be sure to bargain for it, since he said his price is a little negotiable! 🙂
As long as the lens is made for Pentax K-mount, it will be compatible with a K-3. I presume that if it’s being sold on PentaxForums, it’s for K-mount unless otherwise specified. You could ask the seller to confirm, just to make sure.
Would I make a mistake purchasing the lens first, and then waiting a little to save up again for the camera? I would only do this because I know the lens won’t be as available as the K3.
I would certainly go ahead and get the lens while you have the chance; if you’re sure that’s what you want. The K-3 will still be there when you are ready to purchase it. Actually, I was just going to recommend that you wait for a week or two on the camera, because Pentax is going to be announcing their first 35mm full frame DSLR, so there’s a chance that prices on other Pentax cameras will get a discount. Actually, to get the best bang for you buck, you would haunt the PF Marketplace, and buy someone’s lightly used K-3 and 18-135 when they sell out to buy the new camera!
Also, if I decide to get the sigma lens, would the pentax 18-135mm be worth buying(besides the weather sealed feature)? I could find another lens, maybe a prime lens or wide angle lens separately and just buy the body? Please let me know!
Yes, I definitely think the 18-135 is worth buying; it used to be my main lens, and I’ve taken thousands of photos with it. Seeing as you’re in the military, I think you’ll find that the weather-sealing will come in handy if you ever need to use it in dust and dirt and precipitation. The 18-135 is just a really handy all-in-one lens that can stay on your camera and keep it weather sealed, and still take decent pictures.