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Instant lens cashback is back!
Events today conspired me to purchase a replacement for my D-FA 100 Is the new WR better built that the original as it snapped too easily today. Replacement depends on what JPSS or G&H say... Much better; more like a Limited.
Posted by JohnX on 10/05/2014 - 18:23
Instant lens cashback is back!
Was in Watford Tuesday to take advantage of the cashback for a couple of items. That was fine, but in spite of enthusiastic assistance from Chris and others, I was unable to convince Mrs Kitson that the DA 560mm would make a great centre-piece for the lounge coffee table. That remains a work-in-p...
Posted by DaveKitson on 14/05/2014 - 16:16
Instant lens cashback is back!
Would she be more convinced that it might make a great curtain rail? Myles
Posted by myles on 15/05/2014 - 00:08
Instant lens cashback is back!
Would she be more convinced that it might make a great curtain rail? Myles Might need to reinforce the walls...:D:D
Posted by DaveKitson on 15/05/2014 - 11:11
Sigma 24mm Pentax "A" f/2.8mm
Presumably this is the Sigma super-wide. There are manual and auto focus versions, I used to own the former but sold it for the latter, but both have the same optics (which are superb). It's particularly good on sunny days as it renders blues (nice skies for example) beautifully. It's very sharp,...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 01/05/2014 - 15:09
Sigma 24mm Pentax "A" f/2.8mm
Is it the Superwide 11 Stan if so it is a great lens £69.00 is a bit on the high side If it is auto focus model go back and take the shop owners arm off!! Where is the shop??:twisted:
Posted by geordie01 on 01/05/2014 - 15:13
Sigma 24mm Pentax "A" f/2.8mm
Decided to buy it. It's the auto focus model and seems to function ok. It's got a 3 month warranty so just need some fine weather :D @Geordie, the shop is Bob Wilson, Ashington. Doesn't have a lot of Pentax stuff but then who has :)
Posted by tyronet2000 on 01/05/2014 - 16:42
Sigma 24mm Pentax "A" f/2.8mm
Decided to buy it. It's the auto focus model Some people have all the luck. If you ever get bored with it, let me know :)
Posted by kh1234567890 on 01/05/2014 - 17:32
Sigma 24mm Pentax "A" f/2.8mm
I saw a couple of these for sale as new old stock for £99 a couple of years back. I already had one so I didn't bother. I wish I'd bought them because prices have gone up a lot since then and I'd have made a bit of profit. Have fun with the new lens, it is excellent.
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 02/05/2014 - 12:11
Cleaning lenses/filters
A few years ago I bought a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 off Ebay (now owned by another forum member) and it came with a Hoya pro filter attached. I tested the lens and just couldn't get decent results from it, sometimes it refused to lock focus and when it did the pictures were no better than my kit 55-200mm...
Posted by Mike-P on 02/05/2014 - 10:50
Cleaning lenses/filters
If I didn't fit filters to my good lady's lenses they'd always be back at Pentax having the front element replaced, how she manages to chip and scratch them is beyond my ken.....
Posted by andy_bell on 02/05/2014 - 11:06
da*300 f4?
Mostly old stuff in the gallery and I prefer to take lighter gear out nowadays mostly the 55-300mm + Jessops 1.7TC which never comes off the lens. This year I intend to go back to the Tokina 80-400mm and do away with the TC. The TC lets you get in closer when the odd butterfly pops up..... ...
Posted by Algernon on 02/05/2014 - 18:54
da*300 f4?
I have neither lens but I did not buy the 150 - 500 despite having saved up for it as I read that it is in reality nearer to 450mm not 500mm and as you need to wind in back to 450mm on it's scale to retain sharpness it is best at around 400mm in reality (apparently):shock: I bought a very old ...
Posted by Stuey on 02/05/2014 - 21:37
da*300 f4?
Stuey is right - the Siggy is best stepped back just a little from its max telephoto setting and I think it is actually only around 480mm fully extended, so 450 would be a good average when stepped back. It is pretty sharp at this setting, but not in the same league as the DA*300, which is to be ex...
Posted by davidstorm on 02/05/2014 - 21:49
da*300 f4?
Or ..... bide your time and keep a look out for a Sigma 100-300mm f4 Very very close to the DA* 300mm IQ wise at full stretch, faster focus speed, has the flexibility of the zoom and takes the new Pentax 1.4x very well.
Posted by Mike-P on 02/05/2014 - 22:01
da*300 f4?
(although I don't think they are half the price of the DA*300). I think I said almost half price. If you use SRS as an example. The DA*300 is £949 and the 150-500 is £649. Not including the £100 claim back from Sigma. Making them £549. If you also add the 1.4 converter to the DA* you can add a ...
Posted by stub on 03/05/2014 - 00:54
da*300 f4?
(although I don't think they are half the price of the DA*300). I think I said almost half price. If you use SRS as an example. The DA*300 is £949 and the 150-500 is £649. Not including the £100 claim back from Sigma. Making them £549. If you also add the 1.4 converter to the DA* you can add a ...
Posted by Gamka on 03/05/2014 - 10:42
da*300 f4?
The DA*300mm produces stunning images but I sold mine due to lack of use and I wanted a K-5 II, which gets a lot more use. Your example shot in your initial post would have been much better had the bird actually been in focus. It looks to me like either the focus point was on the tree, or your le...
Posted by Mannesty on 04/05/2014 - 12:42
da*300 f4?
Stuey is right - the Siggy is best stepped back just a little from its max telephoto setting As I've mentioned a few times over the years my Sigma 135-400 is really good up until about 350. I falls off from then on to 400. I did a test and 350 cropped is better than 400. For this reason it's pointle...
Posted by Smeggypants on 05/05/2014 - 00:41
The new 1.4 TC and the F*300/4.5 - anyone tried this combo?
Thanks for the comments Guys :) - I'm happy that the quality is up there, although looking at the review over on the other forum there's very little between it and my A 1.4xS. If I can verify that there are no "hunting" issues or the inability to lock focus then it will probably get added to my "wa...
Posted by LennyBloke on 07/05/2014 - 08:15
