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Are these M42 lenses worth bringing back?
Hand luggage the lot if that is still possible :D
Posted by Stuey on 22/06/2012 - 22:27
Are these M42 lenses worth bringing back?
Would it not be better to post the lenses?
Posted by johnriley on 22/06/2012 - 22:29
Are these M42 lenses worth bringing back?
Postage too costly John, estimate is about £60 for . I used to always carry my pentax metal primes in my suitcase and never had any problems, but I mo longer trust the airlines for manhandling luggage. They will be safely in sight in the overhead locker, probably with more legroom than me!
Posted by ambient housewife on 23/06/2012 - 10:18
Are these M42 lenses worth bringing back?
No one has mentioned the bellows, I think they are a definite must bring, the lenses with haze I would forget.
Posted by fatspider on 23/06/2012 - 10:29
first M42 lens with pixie dust reccomendation please
So what would be a good and not too expensive starter M42 lens to have a delve into the back catalogue? I've got my M42 adapter and I think I'm ready. Any 90-120 ish macro lenses or a 30mm to 50mm would be interesting. Thanks.
Posted by dougf8 on 09/06/2012 - 19:40
first M42 lens with pixie dust reccomendation please
If there is no auto/manual switch and if you don't mind taking the lens partialy apart then you can disable the auto mechanism. The with a suitable adapter it will work as per previous comments. regards Bernard Or you can glue the pin in which renders the apeture 'manual'. Just don't come back h...
Posted by Algernon on 10/06/2012 - 08:25
first M42 lens with pixie dust reccomendation please
Lovely thanks. That's lots to be going on with. I might be back to ask about this pin that can knacker things.
Posted by dougf8 on 11/06/2012 - 22:39
560
Is it not just the bodies that are better suited, faster focus etc? I don't know, I've only tried with Pentax. However, unless I'm out with a Pentax meet, I'm usually outnumbered in a hide.
Posted by bforbes on 12/06/2012 - 20:52
560
I've sat alongside togs with all makes of camera Barrie and heard many a groan or cuss because the AF failed to lock on and they missed a shot, C&N may have faster focus but it's not perfect, and I have seen a stunning shot of a Kingfisher taken with a bridge camera incorporating the optical zoom fu...
Posted by fatspider on 12/06/2012 - 21:47
560
I can not disagree with "you don't have to spend a fortune to get a good shot, patience and knowing your subject are half the battle with wildlife photography." But the suggestion is, having gone to all that trouble, other marques cross the finish line first. Yes, but I'm trying to make the point th...
Posted by ilovesaabs on 12/06/2012 - 23:49
Wide Boy
My similar quest led to the Sigma 8-16. No regrets at all. It is very solid, compact and tightly made. The manual focus is even better than the DA I sold to get it. I like the huge cap and the surface finish As for the range, it is like I got the DA14 back and all the rest is a bonus. Really l...
Posted by Transit on 18/06/2012 - 11:55
K10D what Lenses should I or CAN I get?
If funds are tight you might want to consider older lenses. I had a 500mm mirror lens (Manual focus & fixed aperture) for many years, but found the F100-300 (a bit heavy) generally gave better pictures, both are often seen for under £100. The DA55-300 is a cheapish & reasonable quality modern lens...
Posted by petrochemist on 14/06/2012 - 08:36
K10D what Lenses should I or CAN I get?
This is for sigma lenses,from their web site. APO (Apochromatic ) In order to attain the highest quality images, the APO lens has been made using special low-dispersion (SLD) glass and is designed to minimize color aberration. ASP (Aspherical) The aspherical lens complex allows freedom ...
Posted by montyaus on 14/06/2012 - 10:22
K10D what Lenses should I or CAN I get?
Reading the original post again, I see you say you want flexibility... So some other options to consider beyond longer telephotos: A fast 50 (or wider) prime for low light shots? Depending on type (Manual or auto aperture/focus) These can be had from ~£20 to ~£150+ A Macro for ultra close-ups...
Posted by petrochemist on 14/06/2012 - 12:02
DA40XS Lens on 35mm Film
Saw these shots on another forum. I knew the DA40Ltd was said to be usable on full frame/film cameras, but hadn't really seen many shots with it apart from 'brick wall tests' which only showed it had soft corners with vignetting. Looking at the shots, it seems the DA40Ltd / DA40XS lens is great f...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 14/06/2012 - 14:14
DA40XS Lens on 35mm Film
I don't mind the soft corners of the DA 40 - this is an amazing lens on film. Ultra fast focus, fantastic colour great centre sharpness (corners are not too bad either.
Posted by smc on 21/06/2012 - 22:19
January 1984 Prices
I can't remember what I earned way back then. I do remember that when Pentax launched the ME Super I bought mine for about £150 from Dixons at the corner of Gordon Street, and Union Street in Glasgow. Since I worked a couple of doors along from there, I knoew the staff quite well, so I managed to ge...
Posted by steven9761 on 14/06/2012 - 15:42
50mm FA1.4 vs FA1.7
Offers more in the way of 'bokeh' and speed than the FA35 (f2 lens I have and love) or the DA35 (f2.4 but apparently great bokeh)... DA35-LTD-Macro brings something really unique to the table in similar focal length... Slower AF (its a macro so much longer focus throw) but by all accounts a great...
Posted by DaveHolmes on 15/06/2012 - 16:16
Miranda 70-300mm Macro?
Hello Does anyone know how the macro part of this lens works? Was I wrong to assume that at focal length of 200mm or lower the focus distance would decrease? It seems the minimum focus distance is locked at 1.2m at any focal length. I'd appreciate any help or thoughts. Cheers Brian ...
Posted by BrianDK on 17/06/2012 - 17:15
Miranda 70-300mm Macro?
I've got one here. It is not one of those where the macro setting shifts the focus distance - with this one the minimum focus stays at about 1.2m, varying slightly with focal length. , heavy though. That eBay price is a bit over the top, I paid £10 for mine.
Posted by kh1234567890 on 17/06/2012 - 17:44
