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Good deal ?
This is the best Pentax 300mm I have owned (out of the K, A*, F* and DA*) - it is beautifully built, compact, sharp at maximum aperture - it's absolutely top-notch all round. I find the tripod foot really useful, although there are times when I'm more than happy to shoot handheld with the foot remov...
Posted by LennyBloke on 08/09/2014 - 12:31
Portrait Lens
I have the 1.4 and it's lovely. You'll get some purple fringing wide open, but this is common with very fast lenses. quite soft wide open anyway, I rarely use it at 1.4, more likely to be at 2.2 or 2.8 Where it's a gem. No quick focus on the FAs Haven't tried the DA, but there's one
Posted by Darkmunk on 09/09/2014 - 09:35
Portrait Lens
I have the 1.4 and it's lovely. You'll get some purple fringing wide open, but this is common with very fast lenses. quite soft wide open anyway, I rarely use it at 1.4, more likely to be at 2.2 or 2.8 Where it's a gem. No quick focus on the FAs Haven't tried the DA, but there's one Thanks very m...
Posted by bros on 09/09/2014 - 09:54
Portrait Lens
Another vote here for the DA70. It is a stunning lens, not just for portraits either but not the cheapest. If you are really short of cash, any of the manual focus 50mm f1.7 are good, the A versions are bit easier to use but the M's come cheaper. The F2 versions come at really low prices and mu...
Posted by doingthebobs on 09/09/2014 - 23:59
Explaining the numbers on lenses
Some basic theory for the numerate to explain please.... We all know that there is a lot of information engraved on lenses and there are more used to describe them. I understand the focus ring, the aperture ring and the DOF scale but I am endlessly puzzled by the basic descriptor (for example)" 1...
Posted by davidwozhere on 09/09/2014 - 22:46
In praise of the Humble SMC M 40mm 2.8
A few months back I sold all my beloved Pentax kit, partly to fund a second hand car for my son, I did keep`my smc m 85mm and my smc m 40mm f2.8 to go with my old 'brassy' black MX. Now I realise some people have mixed feelings regarding this lens but I have always found it to be quite capable as a ...
Posted by lxmike on 09/09/2014 - 23:12
In praise of the Humble SMC M 40mm 2.8
I remember back in the day when the MX was in production, Pentax used to promote it with the 40mm saying the combination was small enough to go in a coat pocket. I still have my MX although it needs new light seals which I bought but haven't got round to fitting. Come the day I do I'll probably s...
Posted by RussV on 10/09/2014 - 21:52
In praise of the Humble SMC M 40mm 2.8
I remember back in the day when the MX was in production, Pentax used to promote it with the 40mm saying the combination was small enough to go in a coat pocket. I still have my MX although it needs new light seals which I bought but haven't got round to fitting. Come the day I do I'll probably s...
Posted by lxmike on 11/09/2014 - 03:10
Tamron 70-200 ( 2.8 ) V Pentax (4-5.8)
Two very different beasts, I have a sigma 70-200 2.8 (guess is a similar size and weight to Tamron ) and the Pentax 55-300. The Pentax is a lot smaller, lighter and I use mine when travelling light, holidays etc. The pentax AF can hunt for focus although there are ways round this. The Sigma ...
Posted by carmagw on 11/09/2014 - 13:25
Tamron 70-200 ( 2.8 ) V Pentax (4-5.8)
Two very different beasts, I have a sigma 70-200 2.8 (guess is a similar size and weight to Tamron ) and the Pentax 55-300. The Pentax is a lot smaller, lighter and I use mine when travelling light, holidays etc. The pentax AF can hunt for focus although there are ways round this. The Sigma ...
Posted by percy on 11/09/2014 - 13:34
Which lenses should I take to Santorini in a couple of weeks time?
You can stitch together multiple shots with the 18-135 but you can't zoom in any further than 135. So I think I would go long. I'm partial to long lenses for sunsets if you have the right landscape to get back. I love traveling light and not changing lenses tho, so I would even consider not taking ...
Posted by Darkmunk on 13/09/2014 - 09:23
Which lenses should I take to Santorini in a couple of weeks time?
Both lenses weigh around 500g. Is 500g extra a big problem? If so - wear a jacket with a big pocket and stick one in your pocket! Personally I could not consider going without my widest lens when landscapes are in the offing - but like others would then worry about not having a long enough len...
Posted by fritzthedog on 13/09/2014 - 11:28
Very old lenses
Hi, I like to experiment with very early lenses. Modified to fit my K5. Of course they aren't Pentax lenses, because Pentax in most cases did not exist then. The lenses I can use, have a minimum focal length of 90mm, because they where not made for SLR's. The lens i want to demonstrate is a F...
Posted by Horst on 13/09/2014 - 14:40
Pentax 55-300 HD WR lens
Decided to purchase the lens, however would appreciate info on setting up calibration Set up the camera on a tripod or similar, short shutter timer delay (or use a remote). Point at a distant contrasty object - I have a convenient church steeple about 3/4 mile away. Centre focus point, lens wide ope...
Posted by kh1234567890 on 15/09/2014 - 18:52
New lenses How Exciting!!!
Pentax / Ricoh have made some steps in the right direction with the K3 and the 645Z, but they really need to improve and update lenses to go with these cameras. As the 3rd parties reduce support for the K mount, I personally am wondering if I should call it a day with Pentax, I love the operation an...
Posted by Fletcher8 on 15/09/2014 - 18:29
New lenses How Exciting!!!
Pentax / Ricoh have made some steps in the right direction with the K3 and the 645Z, but they really need to improve and update lenses to go with these cameras. As the 3rd parties reduce support for the K mount, I personally am wondering if I should call it a day with Pentax, I love the operation an...
Posted by George Lazarette on 16/09/2014 - 00:57
New lenses How Exciting!!!
Pentax / Ricoh have made some steps in the right direction with the K3 and the 645Z, but they really need to improve and update lenses to go with these cameras. As the 3rd parties reduce support for the K mount, I personally am wondering if I should call it a day with Pentax, I love the operation an...
Posted by michaelblue on 16/09/2014 - 05:36
New lenses How Exciting!!!
Pentax / Ricoh have made some steps in the right direction with the K3 and the 645Z, but they really need to improve and update lenses to go with these cameras. As the 3rd parties reduce support for the K mount, I personally am wondering if I should call it a day with Pentax, I love the operation an...
Posted by jules on 16/09/2014 - 05:50
New lenses How Exciting!!!
Asahi Man strikes again! http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/54392751 http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/54393068 Ooh please be a 70-200 and a 100-400 that screams full frame is coming to me. Looks like both large lenses have focus limiters fitted too! Exciting times! The gold band on the 70...
Posted by cabstar on 16/09/2014 - 13:12
New lenses How Exciting!!!
Pentax / Ricoh have made some steps in the right direction with the K3 and the 645Z, but they really need to improve and update lenses to go with these cameras. As the 3rd parties reduce support for the K mount, I personally am wondering if I should call it a day with Pentax, I love the operation an...
Posted by Fletcher8 on 16/09/2014 - 20:30
