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Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M
It will fit but you'll have to use stop-down metering which is, to be frank, not very accurate. OK for flowers as you can shoot, look at the histogram, adjust, and shoot again but probably less helpful for bugs that don't tend to hang around while you adjust the exposure. An 'A' series lens would ...
Posted by womble on 12/01/2012 - 20:43
Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M
It will fit but you'll have to use stop-down metering which is, to be frank, not very accurate. OK for flowers as you can shoot, look at the histogram, adjust, and shoot again but probably less helpful for bugs that don't tend to hang around while you adjust the exposure. An 'A' series lens would ...
Posted by trixie on 12/01/2012 - 20:49
Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M
It will fit and you can read what others think about it here: It is an oldie but 'goodie' subject to the following: Heavy Manual only (exposure and focus) Not a true macro (maximum reproduction ratio is 1:2; 1:1 or life size requires the use of an extension tube) Not, IMHO, the best...
Posted by prsjnb on 12/01/2012 - 20:52
Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M
I have the M100mm f4 and i love it, ok it is manual focus but most macro is manual focus and it is manual mode but it is not 400 quid and to be honest once you get used to stop down metering it is fairly quick and not that far out on the k-r and is still ok on a 110d.All lenses used to be this way...
Posted by geordie01 on 12/01/2012 - 23:17
Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M
Are you sure your Sigma lens is a Pentax bayonet Trixie? There are many other types of bayonet fitting for different makes of camera. All the Pentax branded bayonet lenses will fit your K-x so these will not be a problem. It's best of you choose one with a Ka bayonet though, so that all the elect...
Posted by johnriley on 13/01/2012 - 09:06
Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M
Are you sure your Sigma lens is a Pentax bayonet Trixie? There are many other types of bayonet fitting for different makes of camera. All the Pentax branded bayonet lenses will fit your K-x so these will not be a problem. It's best of you choose one with a Ka bayonet though, so that all the elect...
Posted by trixie on 13/01/2012 - 22:18
Lens advice please
There are two advantages to the DA/DA WR version over the DA-L version. The DA has quickshift focus distance scale on the focus ring which is useful to set hyperfocal distance Having said that, when you want to sell your current camera to somebody beginning with a dSLR, he/she might want a len...
Posted by sterretje on 13/01/2012 - 11:47
How do the FA lenses compare to the DA`s
Thanks very much fot the listing. I will stick with Pentax lenses and probably end up with the 55-300 DA if only for the clutch on the focus system. I often want to make a small alteration to the focus on the Tamron but of course that can`t happen without switching to MF. I agree it`s a handy one...
Posted by cedricd on 14/01/2012 - 18:36
How do the FA lenses compare to the DA`s
You can't zoom with a fixed 300mm which is a massive disadvantage :wink: That means you can't compose properly :cry: At f/8 you can't really tell much difference between fixed and zoom in terms of IQ. The Pentax 1.4x-S converter works well with the 55-300mm and allows semi-macro shots. I pre...
Posted by Algernon on 14/01/2012 - 20:40
How do the FA lenses compare to the DA`s
In terms of sharpness the DA*300 is not four times better (sharper) than the 55-300 as the price of each would suggest. Imo the 300 prime is a 'bit' sharper than the the 55-300 - no more. Of course that says a great deal about the 55-300.:D *Coughs* *splutters* * spits out coffee* The DA*30...
Posted by Frogfish on 14/01/2012 - 21:08
How do the FA lenses compare to the DA`s
I would be more than content to come back with shots like yours, Milander. Mostly on the cruiser but will be visiting three islands. No idea what to expect although one has a wildlife sanctuary. Have you tried the 28-250 with teleconverters. I have the Pentax F 1.7 and also the Tamron 2x for F s...
Posted by thoramay on 15/01/2012 - 12:56
How do the FA lenses compare to the DA`s
I would be more than content to come back with shots like yours, Milander. Mostly on the cruiser but will be visiting three islands. No idea what to expect although one has a wildlife sanctuary. Have you tried the 28-250 with teleconverters. I have the Pentax F 1.7 and also the Tamron 2x for F s...
Posted by milamber on 15/01/2012 - 14:33
Show me your... SAMYANG 85 1.4 shots
I'm very tempted by this lens as well. I have been considering the Sigma 85mm, not because I think the IQ will be better but because I'm not confident of my ability to manually focus accurately enough at 85mm 1.4. Have any of you found this to be a problem? Also, does this lens have an 'A' setting, ...
Posted by smudge on 15/01/2012 - 17:20
Show me your... SAMYANG 85 1.4 shots
It's not light, but feels solid and well made. The focus action is 'firm' but smooth so it seems easier to manual focus than other lenses where the action is loose, and where you tend to over-shoot.
Posted by Galoot on 15/01/2012 - 18:50
Show me your... SAMYANG 85 1.4 shots
As far as I remember, the Pentax version always had focus-confirm and auto-aperture, I'm unsure why the writer of the article thought it was Nikon (probably assuming). But it's nice to know that such a lens is being considered with such "heavyweights".
Posted by Opethian on 15/01/2012 - 21:48
Show me your... SAMYANG 85 1.4 shots
It is undoubtedly one of my favourites, the focus ring has a good solid feel with just the right amount of stiffness, it does have an 'a' setting. Only the hood fixing is a bit flimsy but having said that it has never fallen off. Easy to focus because the finder image is so bright! I'll post s...
Posted by gartmore on 16/01/2012 - 10:29
Lens suggestion anyone?
I am looking for an AF zoom, somewhere around 24-80mmish, that produces very good results without having to be stopped down too much, and is also easy to use with manual focus. The focal range mentioned is ideal for aerial photography, and I want to use it both on the K5 and also on an IR converted ...
Posted by aliengrove on 15/01/2012 - 16:26
Lens suggestion anyone?
What about the SMC Pentax-FA Zoom 24mm~90mm F3.5~F4.5 AL [IF] Mattmatic had one for sale in classifieds some time back and I think one of the long lists in classifieds also has one. Very rare to find them on sale.
Posted by Algernon on 15/01/2012 - 17:46
Lens suggestion anyone?
The 24-60 certainly sounds interesting..it gets rave reviews save some complaints about examples of it having front or back focusing problems. I am assuming yours has no such problem, Mike? The f2.8 could be pretty useful too. I will have a look through my pictures and see how many were taken in thi...
Posted by aliengrove on 15/01/2012 - 18:17
Lens suggestion anyone?
The 24-60 certainly sounds interesting..it gets rave reviews save some complaints about examples of it having front or back focusing problems. I am assuming yours has no such problem, Mike? You should read this AG :
Posted by Frogfish on 15/01/2012 - 18:48
