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Ooops, bought another lens - now which prime?
After finding that my images were OK but not as sharp as they used to be I sent my K-5 and Tamron 17-50/2.8 off to Johnsons to try to find out why. They came back and said the body was perfect (the K-5 body and not my own unfortunately!) and the Tamron was likely faulty but they did not repair Tamro...
Posted by timbo on 29/03/2013 - 16:53
Ooops, bought another lens - now which prime?
If you want super sharp, you could look at the DA35 Macro. It is a real jewel IMO, although being a macro it has quite a long focus throw so isn't the quickest, and I imagine for portraits it would be pretty unforgiving. DA 40 is a beaut too :) Cheers
Posted by matwhittington on 29/03/2013 - 17:05
Ooops, bought another lens - now which prime?
If you don't need AF, and I doubt you do, then try the k series lenses. You could get a 28, 30, 35 and 55 for peanuts compared to modern AF lenses. I have the 28 and 55 and they are superb. Dr O has the 28, 30, 35, 55 and 85 (at least). He'll back me up!! :D
Posted by darkskies on 29/03/2013 - 22:01
Interest Check: Tamron 18-250mm
I've recently bought the newer version. Was going for your version but a free filter from Sigma and extended warranty swayed me. Getting on great with it on my Kx mainly or K5. Seems to focus faster than my DA55-300 with the wide option when needed. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEyoiWS See some pic...
Posted by Patty on 01/04/2013 - 09:42
300mm Super Takumar lens
Just read up on the adapters; some can get stuck in the camera. Original Pentax one is always a safe bet (if they still exist). Super Takumar 300/4 plus K10D It's a heavy combo; and you will battle a bit with the tripod collar when (un)mounting the lens. This is because on dSLRs the built-in ...
Posted by sterretje on 06/04/2013 - 12:48
Budget Wide Angle Lens for Pentax K200
I am looking to purchase a quality budget(cheap)wide angle lens for my K200D. I am considering the SAMYANG 8MM or 14MM lens. Has anyone any experience with these lenses ? are these only manual focus ? has anyone any other suggestions of similar wide angle lenses ? Thanks for any help you can prov...
Posted by gibsondj on 01/04/2013 - 13:00
Upgrading my 18-55mm.
Hi Matty I have the 16-45 (currently for sale at £140 in this Forum) and also the 17-70. The two are pretty close in IQ, but the 17-70 obviously has a focal length advantage. 17-70 is somewhat heavier (much heavier than the kit lens) and is SDM only (i.e. no screw drive for AF). I always fou...
Posted by MattyH on 01/04/2013 - 20:33
DA 300*
Trip to RSPB Minsmere today. First time out with the K5 and DA 300* since the last firmware update. I kinda forgot just how great this lens really is. It also seems to auto focus better than before too. It was a great exercise in managing with only one lens and body. Apart from the X5 (just in ca...
Posted by cedricd on 01/04/2013 - 19:17
Any thoughts on 24-50 SMC-A and SMC-F?
Thanks for this. The A version has better focus feel but AF is nice.At those prices, I would likely keep both, at least until full frame arrives!
Posted by smc on 02/04/2013 - 09:53
Spotting Scope
Is there an adapter for the q? 8460mm effective length? Might need to step back a little and build a concrete plynth.
Posted by dougf8 on 02/04/2013 - 18:02
1.08x -1.58x zoom viewfinder eyepiece magnifier
I have one of these. Decent quality given the price. Very useful for night photography as well as for macro photography. Switching magnification back and forth is quite easy to do. Packs light in my bag. YMMV Michael
Posted by MJSfoto1956 on 21/07/2014 - 18:51
1.08x -1.58x zoom viewfinder eyepiece magnifier
I thought you were on about zoom binoculars :shock: :wink: I've gone back to the Pentax one after spending over £100 on far east magnifier replacements, due to the circular rubber eyepieces screwing themselves off and getting lost :cry: --
Posted by Algernon on 06/08/2014 - 19:10
Pentax SMC DA 14mm f/2.8 Lens
All the I've seen from that lens seem to be particularly soft in the corners - a ? Thanks for the info,you may have just save me some money, Well I love mine. And so do many who have owned and reviewed it here http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-DA-14mm-F2.8-Lens.html I ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 03/04/2013 - 21:34
Pentax SMC DA 14mm f/2.8 Lens
No lens performs best wide open. My DA14 was plenty sharp to the edges stopped down a bit. It's a very nice colourful lens with great close focus ability. I only sold it to get the Sigma 8-16 Pete
Posted by Transit on 06/04/2013 - 06:16
DA 40 Ltd (pancake) to replace compact..
I use my DA40 as a walk around lens, the sweet spot seems to be around f5.6, giving a reasonable DOF. Over all if the subject is too big just step back a pace or two, but watch out for drops behind you! This image was taken straight from the camera, just resized and no further PP. K5 and DA40.
Posted by Hardgravity on 06/04/2013 - 07:21
Pentax K 50/1.2
There are no wrong questions :) Two things to do would be visit the 'other' pentax forum where they have a database of all lenses along with what people paid for them. Also try ebay where you can search the lens, then check completed listings ( tic a box in the left column) My 1.2 cost me $nz420 b...
Posted by Transit on 07/04/2013 - 20:46
What to Buy
If you go for a Pentax 55-300 the Quickshift is definitely worth having on the better model. You can pull the focus back to infinity between shots manually and then the focus snaps in faster on the auto-focus when taking the picture. Otherwise the AF can motor from mid distance to close distance be...
Posted by Patty on 09/04/2013 - 22:20
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD (IF) Aspherical
I have this lens, and although I haven't used it a vast amount, I rather like it when I do use it (in fact I shall take it out with me next time I head off with the camera). I think it performs rather well. It is pretty sharp - in the centre even when wide open - and it renders colours pretty well t...
Posted by matwhittington on 09/04/2013 - 19:57
All Rounder Lens - hit me with it.....
17-70 is good- handy but it can struggle to focus properly once you go past 50mm- the 18-135 has the DC focusing motor which IMO should be far more widely used in Pentax lenses.
Posted by japers45 on 17/04/2013 - 20:22
All Rounder Lens - hit me with it.....
17-70 is good- handy but it can struggle to focus properly once you go past 50mm- . Really? Never had an issue with mine - focus is faster than most Pentax lenses IMO and never had more of an issue with it hunting than any other zoom Carl
Posted by fritzthedog on 17/04/2013 - 22:10
