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Pentax 17-70 v Sigma 17-70
Seriously though, when having to do that I did wonder if it was putting even more stress on the SDM. You are basically using "brute force" to stop the lens barrel rotating so over time (and with a lot of use) would it just get worse?. Heavens, is that what: A little feather on the focus ring lock...
Posted by ChrisA on 05/10/2011 - 09:01
Pentax 17-70 v Sigma 17-70
I must admit it's hardly grabbing the focus ring, I could do it just by touching it with my little finger as you are holding the lens ready to take the shot. Even so you are still using force to stop the ring spinning. From the looks of it there seems to quite a few lenses with this problem, whet...
Posted by Mike-P on 05/10/2011 - 09:06
Pentax 17-70 v Sigma 17-70
Ah Ok. Well I'm not going to stress about mine - I'll see how I get on with it. It's in fabulous condition anyway, I think I got a very fair deal on it (Cheers Tim!). You're welcome- I got a great deal on the bundle and it seemed wrong not to share the wealth :D I have to say, I really really l...
Posted by timothyw on 05/10/2011 - 14:41
Pentax 17-70 v Sigma 17-70
I have to say, I really really liked the 17-70. It does have a little difficulty focusing once you're past 50mm, but hey, with all the alternatives in it's class, you can't get past 50mm full stop... No one complains about the DA 16-45 or Tamron 17-50 missing focus at 60mm :) If a £400+ (new) lens...
Posted by Mike-P on 05/10/2011 - 15:09
Pentax 17-70 v Sigma 17-70
I'm not saying the criticism isn't valid, but pretty much every lens has it's weaknesses. If you search for the Nikon 16-85mm, you seem to find plenty of people complaining about focus problems in the wide end. It'd be nice if everything worked as well as we hope it would, but the fact is these are ...
Posted by timothyw on 05/10/2011 - 17:16
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
I notice LCE have one of these for sale. Must admit, it looks like it could be a bargain but I've never seen one before. Anyone own/used on before?
Posted by greynolds999 on 04/10/2011 - 13:05
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
I don´t see the point of a soft focus lens if you´re going to use it on digital. On film fair enough. Seems expensive to me, for a lens I´d regard of very limited usefulness.
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 04/10/2011 - 16:36
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
Soligor used to do a similar lens but they were less honest in their advertising.
Posted by lemmy on 04/10/2011 - 23:58
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
I think Don has one. There are a few on ebay but generally for more than this one. K.
Posted by womble on 05/10/2011 - 05:07
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
ACE in Bath had one a year a go - nearer £400 IIRC - thought about it long and hard, but managed to resist my LBA this time. If its in good condition, might be a relative bargain - assuming it's on your wanted list. Steve
Posted by Steve Chasey on 05/10/2011 - 20:40
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
I don't know who or what LCE is, but a 85/2.2 was reported stolen a while ago. So please check the serial no (ser# 1003139) See http://www.pentaxian.nl/index.php/topic,16346.0.html (it is in english ;) )
Posted by sterretje on 06/10/2011 - 05:13
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
LCE is London Camera Exchange who are very reputable shops. If you click on the in my first post then click the 'Contact Branch' you could email and check with them. They are not the sort of company to knowingly accept stolen goods.
Posted by greynolds999 on 06/10/2011 - 09:06
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
The one in ACE in Bath was still there as of last Friday. I can't remember the price though.
Posted by Cuchulainn on 06/10/2011 - 10:36
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
LCE is London Camera Exchange who are very reputable shops. If you click on the in my first post then click the 'Contact Branch' you could email and check with them. They are not the sort of company to knowingly accept stolen goods. I did follow the link; there was however no means to contact ...
Posted by sterretje on 06/10/2011 - 11:48
85mm f/2.2 soft focus
I think Don has one. There are a few on ebay but generally for more than this one. K. I do indeed have one. Love it to death. It is an acquired taste. Lensbabies may be another option. The bokeh is astounding. this is a great lens for portraits and landscapes... the trick with this lens ...
Posted by Don on 06/10/2011 - 16:43
Should I sell my 85mm f2 to fund a samyang 85mm?
I have had the 85mm f2 for a while now, and while I love its small size and have been pleased with images I get from it.. the lens is mostly left in my bag. You see I already have the wonderful da* 50-135 f2.8, so If I'm going to use a manual focus prime would the samyang 85mm f1.4 not make more ...
Posted by usuqa on 05/10/2011 - 12:21
Should I sell my 85mm f2 to fund a samyang 85mm?
I've been fortunate enough to have both at the same time in the past. From my experience, it depends what you're shooting. In my case, it was portraits of my young, fast-moving kids and I found that the DoF at f/1.4 was so small that I hardly ever got any shots in focus when hand holding, so ten...
Posted by sorted78 on 05/10/2011 - 12:33
Should I sell my 85mm f2 to fund a samyang 85mm?
The Pentax lens will probably hold its value better (I know the various Pentax 85mm lenses are pretty sought after, even the non-* versions). I also don't use f1.4. It's just too difficult to get the focus right hand-held, if you lean ever so slightly forward or back between focussing and taking...
Posted by Dangermouse on 05/10/2011 - 14:49
Should I sell my 85mm f2 to fund a samyang 85mm?
Don't get rid of it, it is a great focal length for Portraits. Oh hold on, get rid of it, give it to me, I will find a very good home for it......:wink: That's the thing, I have a da* 50-135 f2.8.. sharp wide open, nice bokeh and as well as being a zoom it has auto focus but it is a bit large. ...
Posted by usuqa on 05/10/2011 - 20:33
Should I sell my 85mm f2 to fund a samyang 85mm?
Don't get rid of it, it is a great focal length for Portraits. Oh hold on, get rid of it, give it to me, I will find a very good home for it......:wink: That's the thing, I have a da* 50-135 f2.8.. sharp wide open, nice bokeh and as well as being a zoom it has auto focus but it is a bit large. ...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 05/10/2011 - 21:42
