Upgrade guide · updated 5 November 2026
Should I upgrade from the Pentax K-1 to the Pentax K-1 Mark II?
Verdict
Upgrading is hard to justify for most people. Both use the Pentax K mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- Little on paper
What you give up
- Nothing significant on paper
What it costs
| K-1 Mark II new | No longer sold new |
| K-1 Mark II used (MPB, typical) | £1,130 |
| Your K-1 trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £540 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £590 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Pentax K-1 specs · Pentax K-1 Mark II specs · best lenses for the K-1 Mark II
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Pentax K-1 to the Pentax K-1 Mark II?
The upgrade is hard to justify for most people. You gain modest improvements.
How much does it cost to upgrade from the K-1 to the K-1 Mark II?
The K-1 Mark II costs No longer sold new new and about £1,130 used at MPB. Trading in a used K-1 might bring roughly £540, so the net cost is around £590 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my K-1 lenses work on the K-1 Mark II?
Both use the Pentax K mount, so your lenses fit directly.