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HD Pentax 55-300 WR - couple of test shots
Hi I have the DA Version and have been happy with the results, BUT, it does hunt for focus at times, especially at air shows. John Known issue - mine does as well, so I don't use it at airshows!
Posted by jeallen01 on 18/11/2013 - 12:01
HD Pentax 55-300 WR - couple of test shots
Hi Algi, yes I see what you mean about it being focused on the feeder rather than the bird. I thought I'd got sufficient depth of field to get away with it but obviously not quite! Hi John, the focus speed sometimes seems a bit slow presumably as perhaps it's way off to start with and has a long ...
Posted by robertw on 19/11/2013 - 15:07
Tamron 150-600mm
I have thought about trading in my Canon mount Sigma 50-500mm OS for the Tamron but what I would gain at the long end I would lose at the shorter (which I do actually quite often use). Add to that the Sigma has much better close focusing ability and I decided to stick with the 50-500mm. Also have...
Posted by Mike-P on 28/01/2014 - 20:53
Macro Lens Tips for K-x
Hi Dennis I've done a fair bit of macro with the K-x and it is excellent for this type of work. My recommendations would be: - Get a set of quality manual extension tubes and use them with a standard 50mm lens, something like a Pentax-A 50mm F1.7. If the tubes have black paint on the bayone...
Posted by davidstorm on 17/11/2013 - 19:59
The 35mm Connundrum
The 35/2.4 gets a lot of good press and reviews because it's cheap and doesn't perform badly, but much of this is not really deserved. However, the DA 35/2.8 limited is head-and-shoulders above it in terms of IQ, build quality and pleasure of use. The limited is sharper with much better colour and...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 20/11/2013 - 09:53
The 35mm Connundrum
The 35/2.4 gets a lot of good press and reviews because it's cheap and doesn't perform badly, but much of this is not really deserved. However, the DA 35/2.8 limited is head-and-shoulders above it in terms of IQ, build quality and pleasure of use. The limited is sharper with much better colour and...
Posted by cabstar on 20/11/2013 - 13:27
The 35mm Connundrum
If you are looking to continue down the manual focus//vintage glass route you could do a lot worse than the Sigma 28mm mini wide that Andrew has for sale in the F/S forum. They are great for the dosh plus you get close up and the A setting so no green button stop down. i have one and it is great.
Posted by geordie01 on 20/11/2013 - 16:41
The 35mm Connundrum
If you are looking to continue down the manual focus//vintage glass route you could do a lot worse than the Sigma 28mm mini wide that Andrew has for sale in the F/S forum. They are great for the dosh plus you get close up and the A setting so no green button stop down. i have one and it is great. Fu...
Posted by AndrewA on 20/11/2013 - 17:13
DXO Tests the Sigma 18-35mm
Does anyone know when the Sigma 18mm - 35mm will be available to buy in Pentax mount? I placed a pre order for this lens months ago, I know there are a few back order on the Nikon & Canon mounts, but if I awoke on Christmas day to find one of these under the tree, I would be vey happy.
Posted by Fletcher8 on 22/11/2013 - 17:38
DXO Tests the Sigma 18-35mm
Does anyone know when the Sigma 18mm - 35mm will be available to buy in Pentax mount? I placed a pre order for this lens months ago, I know there are a few back order on the Nikon & Canon mounts, but if I awoke on Christmas day to find one of these under the tree, I would be vey happy. Said earlier ...
Posted by pengbai on 22/11/2013 - 18:47
What are K-01 users using with their cameras?
I have been wondering as I'm really struggling with focus peaking and MF lenses; just can't seem to get it bang on. The DA 35mm 2.4 seems an obvious solution but can be limiting as an all round choice. I haven't yet tried the 18-55mm kit lens.... My DA* 16-50mm obviously is excellent but looks ri...
Posted by Jetsam1 on 27/11/2013 - 15:36
What are K-01 users using with their cameras?
I use the following most often on the K-01: M50 F1.4 A50 F1.7 K55 F1.8 M28 F3.5 Focus peaking works great on these lenses and is best on the M50 F1.4. I find it accurate and easy to use, especially so in dim conditions where any other form of manual focussing would be difficult. Regards...
Posted by davidstorm on 27/11/2013 - 16:27
What are K-01 users using with their cameras?
So far: DA 14mm f2.8 (for night/indoor shots) DA 40mm f2.8 XS (convenient to leave on the camera) DA 17-70mm (useful range) And as you suggest, the DA 35mm f2.4 is quite convenient. I've not tried manual lenses on the K-01 yet but didn't manage too well with the Q using focus peaking. John K
Posted by JAK on 27/11/2013 - 17:23
What are K-01 users using with their cameras?
Got rid of mine (:cry:), but I found the 40mm XS a perfect companion. I also loved using a Sigma 28mm Mini-wide II, or Sigma 24mm Super-wide II - focus peaking worked a treat and is one of the best bits! In fact, I often went around with just the 40 and one of the other two. Zooms, as you have no...
Posted by TonyM on 27/11/2013 - 18:22
What are K-01 users using with their cameras?
I use these particular lenses on my K-01 CHINON 50mm f/1.7 CHINON 135mm f/2.8 CHINON 28mm f/2.8 TOKINA 80-200 f/4.5 BELL & HOWELL 85-300mm f/5 . All work smoothly and precisely with focus peaking, surely a gift from the gods! It seems to be have designed for manual prime lenses.
Posted by Glowingblue on 27/11/2013 - 18:43
Help with Takumar Lens Focus confirmation
Hi everyone i have 2 Takumar lenses a 50mm f1.4 and a 135mm f3.5 the 50mm lets me use focus confirmation on my istds occasionally and i cant get it to work with the 135mm i'm assuming its hitting a connection sometimes and not on other times. I'm using a genuine Pentax m42 adaptor. Any suggestions w...
Posted by malross73 on 27/11/2013 - 17:13
Help with Takumar Lens Focus confirmation
There are no electrical contacts between an M42 lens and the camera so it would seem the camera thinks the image is not in focus. Perhaps what you are focussing on doesn't have much contrast for it to work. John K
Posted by JAK on 27/11/2013 - 17:31
Help with Takumar Lens Focus confirmation
That seems the most likely reason, that or horizontal lines like venetian blinds. I've found many manual focus lenses can be a bit hit and miss.
Posted by gartmore on 27/11/2013 - 18:23
Help with Takumar Lens Focus confirmation
When I use manual focus lens on either K-r or K30 I have the auto focus set on the back button and I hold it down when manually focusing and focus slowly to give the camera a chance and it normally nails it.
Posted by geordie01 on 27/11/2013 - 18:35
Help with Takumar Lens Focus confirmation
Thanks for the reply guys i see what you mean but its seems that on the 50mm once i've attached the lens it either works or it doesn't have used the lens today shooting the family at a Christmas market plenty of light contrast etc and then on santas grotto really low light and again it worked fine. ...
Posted by malross73 on 27/11/2013 - 18:39
