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M42 adapter
It's down to the individual really. There's no doubt in my mind that the Pentax one is better made, fits properly and doesn't shed its chrome finish. Others may or may not be as good. Whatever you do, get an adapter that fits flush with the mount. Thise that project outwards won't allow infini...
Posted by johnriley on 19/04/2013 - 18:19
M42 adapter
I only use the Pentax one and couldn't be happier, as my initial experience was having a third party adapter stuck on the camera and needing a repair technician to remove it. I have two as I wanted a second one since they're no longer made. A good condition used one should cost around 30GBP. I ...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 20/04/2013 - 08:42
Sigma 28mm F2.8 Mini Wide Macro - Any Views?
It is a very sharp lens with useful close focus and makes a good 42/2.8 walkaround lens on digital.
Posted by smc on 21/04/2013 - 07:48
Sigma 28mm F2.8 Mini Wide Macro - Any Views?
It is a very sharp lens with useful close focus and makes a good 42/2.8 walkaround lens on digital. +1 I had one for a while in 'A' fit, still regret selling it. John
Posted by johnwhit on 21/04/2013 - 09:37
17-70mm
I only have experience of the Canon version of the Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4 HSM OS. It was a great lens. Very fast focus, sharp and felt quite hefty. One of my favourite lenses. And it's just been updated with a version 3 now. Very tempted to get one myself for the K30.
Posted by Russ on 22/04/2013 - 08:21
17-70mm
The Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4 macro OS HSM gets my vote, its razor sharp no hunting cheaper and the close focus is a big bonus:). for me you're paying the extra bucks for the Pentax name.
Posted by Cliff-P on 22/04/2013 - 12:47
17-70mm
This must be the most versatile DA lens from Pentax. You can use it almost in every context, .. landscape, portrait, arcitecture, .. even macro (closest focus 28cm, magnification rating 0,31x). Very sharp from f5.6, and razor sharp from f8 through f11, that's whatever focal lenght. The best tested r...
Posted by senn on 22/04/2013 - 13:34
17-70mm
+1 for the DA17-70. I've had it since I moved back to pentax last year, it's lives on the camera as my every day lens and it's my lens of choice in the small studio I use (that may change as I now have a DA70 Ltd :). I can't recall ever having missed a shot due to poor focusing in low light, mayb...
Posted by McBrian on 22/04/2013 - 14:55
17-70mm
I bought one second hand from a forum member a couple of months back and it has not been off my camera since. For everyday use, it is superb. IQ has surpassed my expectations - it is better than the 16-45 that I previously owned and the 16-45 is pretty darned good in my experience. The seller o...
Posted by davidstorm on 22/04/2013 - 19:32
What should I pay
It's a very good lens. I paid around £65 for mine but sold it when I got the AF version for £90. I preferred the manual focus version to be honest and regret selling it. By the way, I don't think you'll get the AF version for that price now, prices seem to have shot up in the last year or so. I ...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 23/04/2013 - 22:14
What should I pay
They're a great lens, at the closest focus distance they'll do 1:4, one quarter life size, not true macro though. If you don't need AF the manual focus one is better built IMHO, I have both. John
Posted by johnwhit on 24/04/2013 - 07:08
What should I pay
quote:3496ace15f="johnwhit"]They're a great lens, at the closest focus distance they'll do 1:4, one quarter life size, not true macro though. If you don't need AF the manual focus one is better built IMHO, I have both. John[/quote] I agree, I have both manual(KA) and AF versions It is fine fo...
Posted by StephenHampshire on 24/04/2013 - 08:21
What should I pay
.....oh, forgot to mention, the focus ring turns in the same direction as a genuine Pentax lens, which is convenient if you manual focus. The early ones may differ but the Synchro II designation would confirm the feature, basically any PKA or AF variant, post 1983 IIRC. John
Posted by johnwhit on 24/04/2013 - 09:13
lense choices for lanscape - filter suitable. Legacy options.
If you are looking at a manual focus prime which will give you 'bang for your buck' I would look no further than a Pentax-M 28mm F3.5, or even better a K 28mm F3.5 if you can find one, although the K will cost more. I have the M version; a mint one cost me £30. It's a great little landscape lens a...
Posted by davidstorm on 24/04/2013 - 22:38
lense choices for lanscape - filter suitable. Legacy options.
Well I went for a 28mm 3.5 Paid about 55 quid. With a description extolling the virtues of the mecahnical quality and how it always had a UV filter on it to protect it, I was a bit surprised that the UV seemed to be in lieu of a lens cap! Surprised read pissed off. It did come with a retro leathe...
Posted by Evel79 on 10/05/2013 - 22:45
lense choices for lanscape - filter suitable. Legacy options.
Sorry I meant to add - try focus fine tune on your camera - if that doesn't work check the lens mount on the mechanical operation of the lens to see if a bit more movement can be gained :D
Posted by Stuey on 10/05/2013 - 23:08
lense choices for lanscape - filter suitable. Legacy options.
My 18-135 and 8-16 needed -5 and -6 I tuned this one too with catch in focus and gradually turning until it fired. Not sure if this was the right way, but to my eyes it looks like a -10 (maybe more, but got no time to ender the mod menu now....) Haven't exensively tested it, but still looks o...
Posted by Evel79 on 10/05/2013 - 23:15
lense choices for lanscape - filter suitable. Legacy options.
If you can't focus on infinity, I would ask for my money back. Check the item description on ebay first. If it doesn't match the description or there are faults that could not have been expected you should let the seller know you are not happy. A lot of sellers are decent people but don't kn...
Posted by doingthebobs on 10/05/2013 - 23:18
lense choices for lanscape - filter suitable. Legacy options.
I was thinking that... Will get some more shots off on it, and see if I can get it to work, but I shouldn't have to get my eye in for an inifity shot! I notice he said it came with pouch, UV and rear cap. Stupid me though it would come with a lens cap - lens is actually fine since the UV is t...
Posted by Evel79 on 10/05/2013 - 23:31
Short zoom to replace kit lens
Well with a bit of searching i have found a UK retailer selling a used Sigma DC 17-70 F2.8-4.5 for £150. It's the first gen model with the slightly slower optics and no HSM motor. But seems a good price. It is a good price. I paid £200 for mine I've only ever had real budget glass, be nice to ...
Posted by Russ on 30/04/2013 - 00:00
