Lens question

[ATD]

I have had a Pentax 6x7 for a very long time with a whole group of lens for that camera. I just got the Pentax K100D, a digital body that will take my 6x7 lens. I am looking for a good all propose lens that was designed for a digital camera. I don't take many zoom shots, I prefer normal to wide angle ones. A guy at the camera store is trying to sell me on Tamaron 18-200. I don't know much about Tamaron. Any suggestions? Is a fixed lens going to be better or is a zoom with a shorter range going to still get good results?

[balofagus]

Well, I also recently puchased the Pentax K100D and I love it. However, I purchased mine with the kit 18-55mm lens, it is a nice walk around lens and lets me get as close as I currently need. I also have my mom's old 50mm 1:2. The digital crop factor turns it into something like a 70mm. It is nice for portraits and I have taken a few photos of my animals. In the future I'd like to get the 50-200mm Pentax.

My recomendation is probably the 18-55; it suits my needs. I also visit a forum dedicated to Pentax (d)SLR users. You can visit it here (http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/view_forum.php?id=80). They'll be able to help you I'm sure! You could also visit this site here (http://www.pentaxslr.com/lenses), it lists all the Pentax made lenses that are built specifically for their digital bodies. It has listed a 16-45 which "features a 3X zoom ratio with focal lengths covering ultra-wide angle to normal ranges" and has a listed price of $549 US. Also, check out eBay, the camera is compatible with any Pentax K-Mount lens ever made (as well as the other mounts with adaptors), you may be able to find a old used lens on there cheap that suits your fancy (but won't be specifically made for digital cameras). Good luck fellow Pentax user!

EDIT: Just checked it out and B&H has the 16-45mm on for $309.95 after rebate.

[ATD]

Well, I also recently puchased the Pentax K100D and I love it. However, I purchased mine with the kit 18-55mm lens, it is a nice walk around lens and lets me get as close as I currently need. I also have my mom's old 50mm 1:2. The digital crop factor turns it into something like a 70mm. It is nice for portraits and I have taken a few photos of my animals. In the future I'd like to get the 50-200mm Pentax.

My recomendation is probably the 18-55; it suits my needs. I also visit a forum dedicated to Pentax (d)SLR users. You can visit it here (http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/view_forum.php?id=80). They'll be able to help you I'm sure! You could also visit this site here (http://www.pentaxslr.com/lenses), it lists all the Pentax made lenses that are built specifically for their digital bodies. It has listed a 16-45 which "features a 3X zoom ratio with focal lengths covering ultra-wide angle to normal ranges" and has a listed price of $549 US. Also, check out eBay, the camera is compatible with any Pentax K-Mount lens ever made (as well as the other mounts with adaptors), you may be able to find a old used lens on there cheap that suits your fancy (but won't be specifically made for digital cameras). Good luck fellow Pentax user!

EDIT: Just checked it out and B&H has the 16-45mm on for $309.95 after rebate.

Thanks

[balofagus]

No problemo! Since this is my first digital SLR I have amassed quite a collection of Pentax related bookmarks ;)