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[RedGoblinz]

Im thinking to get my first dslr when i can afford it, my budget is super tight. Im thinking of D3100 or 1100D.

D3100 - Has no AF Motor, lenses may cost more.
1100D - Heard has a lousy grip , no spot metering.

Which one do you think I should get? And why . :P


Thanks in advance

[i speak in math]

why not get one with an auto focus motor built in, great ergonomics, has spot metering, has cheap vibration-dampened lenses, and doesn't break the bank?

intrigued?

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by i speak in math

why not get one with an auto focus motor built in, great ergonomics, has spot metering, has cheap vibration-dampened lenses, and doesn't break the bank?

intrigued?

Until you look at the lens selection (first party, natch)

[i speak in math]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

Until you look at the lens selection (first party, natch)

Until you look at the lens selection what?

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by i speak in math

Until you look at the lens selection what?

Pentax. Small and similarly priced/more expensive.

[i speak in math]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

Pentax. Small and similarly priced/more expensive.

I think the lenses being small is a positive attribute.

And similar quality of lenses should be compared. You have to pay a lot more with Nikon or Canon for similar quality lenses.

Additionally, one of the first lenses everyone suggests is a 28, 30, 35, or 50mm prime.

If you consider only Pentax lenses that all work with Shake Reduction, the options are:

28mm to 55mm Primes available from Pentax now:
• SMC Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited - $1000 new / 800 used
• SMC Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL - $475 new / 320 used
• SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.4 AL - $200 new / ?
• SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.8 Limited Macro - $540 new / 450 used
• SMC Pentax-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - $500 new / 400 used
• SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited - $750 new / 500 used
• SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 - $360 new / 225 used
• SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro - $550 new / 325 used
• SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM - $650 new / 550 used

Other 28mm to 55mm Primes made by Pentax and may be available used:
• SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL - $180
• SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 Soft - ?
• SMC Pentax-F 28mm F2.8 - $200
• SMC Pentax-A 28mm F2 - $400
• SMC Pentax-A 28mm F2.8 - $100
• SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2 - $225
• SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 - $50
• SMC Pentax-M 28mm F3.5 - $65
• SMC Pentax 28mm F2 - $550
• SMC Pentax 28mm F3.5 - $100
• SMC Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift - $550
• Takumar-A 28mm F2.8 - $50
• Takumar 28mm F2.8 - $25
• Super Takumar 28mm F3.5 - $50
• SMC Takumar 28mm F3.5 - $50
• SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8 - $250
• SMC Pentax-A 35mm F2 - $300
• SMC Pentax-A 35mm F2.8 - $125
• SMC Pentax-M 35mm F1.4 - ?
• SMC Pentax-M 35mm F2 - $150
• SMC Pentax-M 35mm F2.8 - $100
• SMC Pentax 35mm F2 - $250
• SMC Pentax 35mm F3.5 - $100
• Super Takumar 35mm F2 - $75
• SMC Takumar 35mm F2 - $75
• Auto Takumar 35mm F2.3 - $125
• SMC Takumar 35mm F3.5 - $40
• Auto Takumar 35mm F3.5 - $40
• Super Takumar 35mm F3.5 - $40
• Takumar 35mm F4 - $75
• SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 - $200
• SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.7 - $175
• SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro - $300
• SMC Pentax-F 50mm f/1.4 - $275
• SMC Pentax-F 50mm f/1.7 - $150
• SMC Pentax-F 50mm f/2.8 Macro - $250
• SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2 - $500
• SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4 - $150
• SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 - $100
• SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/2 - $50
• SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro - $200
• SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 - $90
• SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 - $75
• SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 - $35
• SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/4 Macro - $150
• SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 - $350
• SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.4 - $100
• SMC Pentax 50mm f/4 Macro - $125
• Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 - $50
• SMC Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 - $50
• SMC Pentax 55mm f/1.8 - $75
• SMC Pentax 55mm f/2 - $50
• SMC Super Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4 - $100
• Takumar 55mm f/1.8 - $35
• SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 - $35
• Auto Takumar 55mm f/1.8 - $35
• Super Takumar 55mm f/1.8 - $35
• Auto Takumar 55mm f/1.9 - $10
• SMC Takumar 55mm f/2 - $30
• Super Takumar 55mm f/2 - $30
• Auto Takumar 55mm f/2 - $30
• Auto Takumar 55mm f/2.2 - $10
• Takumar 55mm f/2.2 - $10

[OsmosisStudios]

I didnt mean physical size: I meant selection. Your list is extensive, but that's including legacy glass. I could find an equally daunting list for Nikon as well.