(Part 2) Top products from r/pentax

K-70 is a great camera and honestly Pentax cameras are easier to learn than others.

This guy writes E-Books for Pentax and I got one for my K50 and it helped a lot.

https://ebooks4cameras.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fk-70-book

Also check out this book by Tony Northrop

How to Create Stunning Digital Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/0988263408/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I3WWDb2CDSHXJ

What color did you get?

I know the feeling. When I bought my K200D it seemed like a ton of money and forever before it arrived.

As soon as you can start using the AF-200 and see what it does and doesnt do to images. Then get on the Strobist and learn what you can do with off camera flash. If you really want to get into that kind of photography it is extremely rewarding. You create light that doesnt exist. Read "The moment it clicks" and "Hot Shoe Diaries" and be prepared to be addicted. When you are ready to take the plunge, go to Gadget Infinity and check out the Cactus RF60 can do.

There are lots of photography videos on YT for beginners and plenty of good books and I can recommend this one. The make of camera should not make any difference as they all have the same basic functions.

The K70 is a great camera as I have the same model bought it a few years ago and it's pretty damn good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Read-This-Want-Great-Photographs/dp/1780673353/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LGKL8ZRUGMS0&keywords=read+this+if+you+want+to+take+great+photographs&qid=1573052581&sprefix=read+this+%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1

I'm not looking to gouge anybody. I provided links for each item to substantiate where I got that price from, mostly the "Average Price" cited in the PentaxForums review, where I could find it.

That said, it does look like the trend on the Sigma 10-20 was downward where their graph leaves off two years ago. Amazon lists it today at $245 for "Acceptable", $417 for "Very Good"; this copy is somewhere between those, probably a bit closer to the low side.

If you've got an interest, make me an offer. Getting something reasonable is better than nothing.

Edit - fix a link

There are a few out there - primarily third party lenses like Sigma....

• http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/272123-k-mount-lenses-image-stabilization.html
  
  
• http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/156526-lenses-image-stabilization.html
  
  It might be difficut to fid one new - since they stopped making them, but you should find one ued.
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-17-70mm-F2-8-4-Contemporary-Pentax/dp/B00AXZZ0XY/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1473751829&sr=1-1&keywords=Sigma+17-70mm+f%2F2.8-4+DC+Macro+OS+HSM+Lens+for+pentax
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002ZNJB3M/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00AXZZ0XY/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1473751829&sr=1-1&keywords=Sigma+17-70mm+f%2F2.8-4+DC+Macro+OS+HSM+Lens+for+pentax&condition=used
  
  You need to make sure about 2 things. 1) it's for Pentax (the K mount) and 2) it has OS in its name for Optical Stabilization. You can probably make a "wanted" in the marketplace area over in at the PentaxForums.com
  
  
• http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/
  
  
  

What are you going to be using it for. I just bought a cheap one to start out with and it has done great for me so far. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D60LG8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-FE14M-P-Ultra-Fixed-Pentax/dp/B003VSGZ4S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483740336&sr=8-2&keywords=samyang+14mm+pentax

thats what I use and it's fantastic.

I don't mean to be a party pooper, but amazon has it for $94..
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-70-300mm-Telephoto-Pentax-Cameras/dp/B000B8T6E2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SLM8R9/ref=dra_a_rv_bb_ho_xx_P1400_1000?psc=1 Amazon has this offer right now, if I was looking to get into Pentax this would be worth it.

When putting my k-5 in a bigger pack, I use a domke 19" wrap . Flexible with different lenses. Not perfect but it works, is light, and gets out of the way when not in use.

The Pentax-branded one is only about $300.

http://www.amazon.com/10-17mm-3-5-4-5-Fish-Eye-Pentax-Digital/dp/B000CNI016/

Irix 15mm for $399: https://www.adorama.com/irxf1524px.html?RRref=productPage

Rokinon 20mm $599: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1281559-REG/rokinon_rk20m_p_20mm_f1_8_ed_umc.html

FA 20mm sells for around $550 on the used market

Tamron 10-24 (works from 15-24 on ff) $499 https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-10-24mm-3-5-4-5-Aspherical-Digital/dp/B001G7PIBW?th=1

And finally I just saw three Sigma 12-24 DG lenses pop up on ebay last week for somewhere around $400 I believe.

DA 12-24 is also usable from 18-24 and there's more than one for sale on PentaxForums

I use the 18-135 wr and the 40mm pancake len on my ks2. you can get both used for about 400$

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 Ultra Compact Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00077KMXG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.FoEAbPGPJ0ZH

Pentax 21977 DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR Lens for Pentax Digital SLR cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043RTLA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SGoEAb9WTF6HF

https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-17-50mm-Aperture-Standard-Digital/dp/B003A6NTIG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1491585413&sr=8-3&keywords=17-50+pentax

$369, but used ones can be in mid $200s

The K-1 and the Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6 would be around $2600, almost exactly what the D750 and the Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 would cost.

KatzEye used to make high quality split prism focusing screens but they closed down unfortunately.

You can still find some cheap ones on ebay.

Also, consider getting the magnifying eyepiece as well.