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Pentax SMC-F 35-70mm, How much?
They often come up with an old full frame body attached (eg SF7), as I think I'm right in saying they were a kit lens way back when... I got mine that way, with a free camera attached... try cruising ebay for old film bodies... cracking lens... Best
Posted by thingsthatihaveseen on 20/08/2013 - 23:00
Pentax SMC-F 35-70mm, How much?
They often come up with an old full frame body attached (eg SF7), as I think I'm right in saying they were a kit lens way back when... I got mine that way, with a free camera attached... try cruising ebay for old film bodies... cracking lens... Best Lol. JINX.
Posted by Mongoose on 20/08/2013 - 23:03
Pentax SMC-F 35-70mm, How much?
They often come up with an old full frame body attached (eg SF7), as I think I'm right in saying they were a kit lens way back when... I got mine that way, with a free camera attached... try cruising ebay for old film bodies... cracking lens... Best It wasn't a kit lens in today's sense (a lens s...
Posted by johnha on 21/08/2013 - 00:01
DA 55-300 ED
Just wondered if my copy is normal: Zoom seems a little stiff and the focus ring very easy? Thanks
Posted by K30git on 21/08/2013 - 09:20
DA 55-300 ED
The zoom is fairly stiff on mine but I like that as there is no 'creep' when using it at an angle. Also the focus ring is as you say easy to turn. I don't mind this either. However at full zoom there is quite a bit of barrel movement. It does wobble quite a bit. More than I would expect. Is this no...
Posted by dangie on 21/08/2013 - 09:35
DA 55-300 ED
Hi, if it wobbles take it back. Two year warranty if bought from Pro dealer. Is it taking good sharp photos? That's what matters.
Posted by wvbarnes on 21/08/2013 - 09:38
Fungus on Sigma
I couldn't recommend Sigma's repair service highly enough, it is excellent. I managed to get hol of a Canon version of the 70-200 f2.8 for £100 for a friend of mine that had a failed HSM. I sent it to Sigma, they emailed me with the quote and detailed repair, which was the same as their standard tar...
Posted by SteveEveritt on 22/08/2013 - 19:06
A Request To A DA15 Owner
It's not just the corners that can be soft, but all the edges too, especially at wider apertures. I've just enabled downloading, let me know when or if you have downloaded them and I'll change my settings back. here's a couple at different apertures. This one is at f5 This one is at f...
Posted by aliengrove on 23/08/2013 - 21:01
Pentax 50mm Choice....
[quote:3496ace15f="MattyH"]I already own the 35mm f2.4 and more then happy with that due to what it cost as well. I think with the weight/ size and width this lens is as good as any to give great candid/street results, assuming you've used it for this, where do you think it can be improved upon? ...
Posted by MattyH on 24/08/2013 - 12:37
55-300
Having both versions I would recommend the Dal version as best value. Great image quality for a budget lens. Drawbacks. Slow to focus on moving objects and can hunt a little. Check SRS or Amazon for best prices new. Classifieds here for second user bargains..
Posted by stub on 26/08/2013 - 11:44
55-300
I got a JJC one for around a tenner, maybe a little more at the time. It seems there are plenty around for tuppence ha'penny now. Quickshift is useful for a sparrow amongst twigs, since the camera can focus roughly in the right place but it doesn't know whether you are photographing the sparrow or...
Posted by DrOrloff on 26/08/2013 - 15:55
55-300
I completely agree with everything people have said. I have the DA version, and is a stunning lens on my K-5 Classic. Shot many go-karting pictures recently and there was no issue with focussing. One real benefit of the DA/Quick Shift focus is that you can 'pre-focus' manually to the right range bef...
Posted by microlight2010 on 26/08/2013 - 19:40
55-300
Having had both the Tamron 70-300 and Sigma 70-300 APO, I found the DA 55-300 to be way, way better than either of the third party offerings..... I wonder if you could expand on this saying why the 55-300 is better? I struggle with this choice on a weekly basis as I have owned the Sigma 70-300 APO...
Posted by walt on 26/08/2013 - 20:31
55-300
Having had both the Tamron 70-300 and Sigma 70-300 APO, I found the DA 55-300 to be way, way better than either of the third party offerings..... I wonder if you could expand on this saying why the 55-300 is better? I struggle with this choice on a weekly basis as I have owned the Sigma 70-300 APO...
Posted by Lancer3397 on 26/08/2013 - 21:42
55-300
I don't find my DAL 55-300 to be awful regarding focus hunting. It's not fantastic, but I happily live with it.
Posted by Snootchies on 26/08/2013 - 21:51
55-300
people talking about the pentax 55-300 hunting are probably commenting on the DAL version of this lens and I can confirm that, yes, it hunts something awful but then I'm using it for airshows, trying to focus on stuff against a sky background so if I'm not bob on with my focusing, it hunts due to la...
Posted by walt on 26/08/2013 - 21:52
55-300
I've used my version of the DAL on both the K-X and the K30. aside from the hunting I've got a nice sharp lens. Good clarity, no fringing or hazing etc. and now I've got used to the quirk I don't find it a problem. I find the DAL hunts when full out at 300. I pull back slightly, re-acquire and th...
Posted by Lancer3397 on 26/08/2013 - 22:39
55-300
Going to the Shuttleworth Collection Flying day on 1st Sept with my new (off the classifieds herein) 55-300. http://www.shuttleworth.org/ No problems with focussing on the K30 here. Set the AF area to pinpoint expanded haven't used it enough on any other setting to say if thats making a differ...
Posted by K30git on 27/08/2013 - 18:37
Pentax Lens refresh...
HD doesn't sound as good as SMC :shock: New buyers won't even notice it. I knew Ricoh wouldn't be sitting back doing nothing on the development side! :mrgreen: My green half of the drainpipe I might paint it red. :lol: --
Posted by Algernon on 27/08/2013 - 18:05
Pentax Lens refresh...
If I'm honest I lost interest in what Pentax/Ricoh do a while back.
Posted by Mike-P on 28/08/2013 - 09:11
