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Thinking the Unthinkable???
Joy indeed! In my previous Pentax incarnation, I owned the 12/24 18-55WR/ 15/21/40/70/77 Ltds/ 105 macro/ 200 SDM/300 SDM and the 1.7 AFA. :D And look at the equipment you have had and the money spent in those short few months. :shock: There is no point in owning half a system, If you go almost t...
Posted by jules on 17/08/2012 - 07:41
Thinking the Unthinkable???
No not leaving Pentax but I really miss my Limited Primes! (snip) Any wise owls out there to show me the error in my ways here? WE, the wife and I, seem to be drifting, slowly, slowly, away from the Pentaxes. We've sold off a few lenses (DA50-135, FA31 & FA43) and one of the K-5s, and invested...
Posted by jules on 17/08/2012 - 08:43
Thinking the Unthinkable???
Hi Albert, The 60-250 is wonderfull if a little heavy or hiking! I've heard plenty of good things about the 55-300 Lens, which I guess would have suited my needs very well too. Had I chosen that one instead I would have some cash spare cash for some Ltd's, Sigh... Hindsight eh:roll: I kind of agr...
Posted by jules on 19/08/2012 - 06:15
Thinking the Unthinkable???
Hmm the AF on the Nikons is in a different league isn't it? The grip is curious on that un I think my D700 was quite nice but the contours don't seem as good on the 800 to me at least, there are lots of people out there using two or more systems each offering something over the other, if that is wh...
Posted by jules on 19/08/2012 - 15:48
Why no DAL 50mm ?
Do you really want Pentax to make lenses that look and feel cheap as well as being cheap? Something has to differentiate different marques and one thing, amongst others, that differentiates Pentax is excellent quality of manufacture even with the least expensive lenses in the range. The Pentax...
Posted by PeterKR on 16/08/2012 - 21:36
Why no DAL 50mm ?
I've always thought that Pentax would be shooting themselves in the foot regarding the pricing. But I guess it's not entirely Pentax's fault and more so with basic supply and demand. I have seen many people go from a Canon 300D/350D + 50 1.8 cheapie to becoming quite an artist after a few years! ...
Posted by Opethian on 17/08/2012 - 00:13
Soft focus lens or soft focus filter
Hello, I am getting interested in portraits. At this moment, I am unable to afford a soft focus lens, like the Pentax 85mm. How good are the various soft focus filters? If they are any good, what strength soft focus would be good for portraiture? Or should I just try a bot of vaseline on an UV f...
Posted by Horst on 18/08/2012 - 15:25
Soft focus lens or soft focus filter
I wouldn't advise vaseline. I tried that once and it's just too messy. You can buy soft focus filters from most filter manufacturers, or even use one of the Cokin type filters. Have a look on eBay and experiment. You couyld also use a sheet of glass to shoot through, perhaps glass that is not opt...
Posted by johnriley on 18/08/2012 - 15:48
Soft focus lens or soft focus filter
From years ago, a pair of ( Ladies ) stockings make a good soft focus filter,
Posted by Chrism8 on 18/08/2012 - 18:40
Soft focus lens or soft focus filter
Have to ask, how does the K5's built-in "Soft" filter stack up compared to the lenses?
Posted by Opethian on 18/08/2012 - 18:55
Soft focus lens or soft focus filter
I can second the comment about using nylons as a soft focus filter, and the "Cokin type" filters ( I use a now defunct competitor's filters ) which are nothing more than a plastic sheet with a half inch diameter hole in the middle. The plastic is closer to translucent than transparent so the surroun...
Posted by Canada_Rockies on 18/08/2012 - 19:46
Soft focus lens or soft focus filter
Thank you for all your good advice. I will take notice and try a few things. Regards, Horst
Posted by Horst on 19/08/2012 - 14:47
If you could only take one lens..
I only ever take one lens out and it's usually not a zoom. I hate changing lenses out of doors lest dirt gets on the sensor (it still does, actually!) I more than often fit one of my cheapo 28mm M42 lenses (Helios or Miranda) or, if I deserve something wider, my 24mm Hoya which I recently took on...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 18/08/2012 - 21:17
If you could only take one lens..
I'd like a lens that is sharp in auto focus but haven't found one yet :(
Posted by tyronet2000 on 19/08/2012 - 12:37
If you could only take one lens..
I'd like a lens that is sharp in auto focus but haven't found one yet :( If that is the case something is seriously wrong Stan. All lenses should be sharp unless they are damaged or really old designs that in some way are unsuitable for digital capture.
Posted by johnriley on 19/08/2012 - 13:07
If you could only take one lens..
It's great reading the responses to this question, but when all is said and done the answer is the same as to 'how long is a piece of string?' Everyone has their own preferred styles and subjects and, more significantly, depth of pockets ! Another factor is the size and weight of the lens which f...
Posted by PeterKR on 19/08/2012 - 22:46
If you could only take one lens..
In practice my DA17-70, which is on my K20D about 70% of the time. If I don't expect to need the wider end, then the FA24-90 - IQ just as good, lighter, and less pincushion distortion. It also maintains (manual) focus better when zooming, though on auto it's noisier and lacks quick shift. I w...
Posted by Stanovich on 02/10/2012 - 15:56
If you could only take one lens..
If I had to pack my bag and go today I'd be taking my recently bought sigma 18-125 hsm with me. Now having just wrote that I'm already running back from the taxi to swap it for my 50mm!!
Posted by bettyswolloks on 01/11/2012 - 10:33
If you could only take one lens..
I like the back to basics simplicity of my A 28mm f/2.8 or newly acquired DA 21mm. I'd be sad to leave the 12-24mm, but if it is really one lens only then it would have to be my 18-250mm which has served me well and covers pretty much all the bases while being compact and light. For me it's more abo...
Posted by weinelm on 07/11/2012 - 19:32
Which macro lens for K-x ?
Insects and butterflies aree tricky subjects and a macro lens will serve best. I find 100mm is about right, so if you can find any make of AF macro lens then any should serve you well. I don't think there is a bad macro lens anywhere. Pentax, Vivitar, Tamron and Sigma all offer, or have offered, ...
Posted by johnriley on 19/08/2012 - 10:16
