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Owners of 50-135 and 16-50 - feedback requested please.
In what respect did it improve after calibration? Well, it was with the K5 initially. The K5 got dreaded mirror slap issue, went in for repair and JPSS kindly calibrated the DA*16-50 as well - to match the K5. When it came back it was significantly sharper (or at least it focussed properly!). I have...
Posted by MattMatic on 09/06/2015 - 09:36
Owners of 50-135 and 16-50 - feedback requested please.
I use both these lenses a lot and find the 16-50 turns out quality images to rival the 50-135. Great for close ups and portraits but not as good as the 50-135 when photographing moving objects at speed. I don't think the focus on mine snaps in as quickly as the longer zoom. David
Posted by davidtrout on 10/06/2015 - 09:57
Using a 1.7x Convertor with DA* 50-135
I've tried my 1.7 with my 50-135 once or twice and have generally been rather disappointed with the results. The 50-135 gives such lovely images that adding in the teleconverter rather spoils them. On the other hand, I have only tried this once or twice, and never using a tripod, or trying to adju...
Posted by womble on 08/06/2015 - 13:58
Using a 1.7x Convertor with DA* 50-135
I am thinking of extending range with the 1.7x Teleconvertor. Reading some reviews it suggests that this is primarily designed for 'prime' lenses. Is this the case and any one got comments. I assume it takes the AF function from the lens and takes control.. The AFA 1.7X does "take control" of AF fun...
Posted by fwcetus on 08/06/2015 - 15:12
Lens choice for a wedding
hello, what lens do you currently own? if you already have a wide angle (or kit lens), i would suggest renting the 50-135 instead, great coverage for portraits! if you want to go with one single lens i would probably go with the 17-70, maybe not as good quality but i think the 50-70 range is key, ...
Posted by boudou701 on 08/06/2015 - 19:37
Lens Plates
I was looking for a tripod plate for my 300 a while back. I found one in the thread below but the $90 + shipping + tax put me off a little. https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/da--300mm-tripod-mount-53488 In the meantime Ive been using the PU60 plate that came with my new arca tripod clamp. ...
Posted by richardmills on 11/06/2015 - 11:39
Lens Plates
I've recently bought a 140mm. Excellent product and service from a very good dealer. Took about a day to arrive in a very nice box ..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heather-P-140-140-mm-Universal-Camera-Quick-Release-Plate-Arca-Swiss-RRS-/161681927331?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a4fe6ca3 Note...
Posted by Algernon on 11/06/2015 - 12:23
Lens Plates
I've recently bought a 140mm. Excellent product and service from a very good dealer. Took about a day to arrive in a very nice box ..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heather-P-140-140-mm-Universal-Camera-Quick-Release-Plate-Arca-Swiss-RRS-/161681927331?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a4fe6ca3 Note...
Posted by richardmills on 13/06/2015 - 10:15
New arrival from the Netherlands
I sold both my Sigma 100-300mm f4 and 50-500mm OS to buy this lens but to be honest I was a little put off by the price and I very nearly bought another 50-500mm instead. Anyway I started a thread a few months back about the falling value of the Euro and so I decided to see how easy it is to import ...
Posted by Mike-P on 12/06/2015 - 16:31
New arrival from the Netherlands
Konijnenberg operate a specialist UK Online Shop called Photospecialist They take Paypal and Cards (or BT) 2 year guarantee extendable to 4 on extra payment. https://www.photospecialist.co.uk/our-stores If that doesn't work try.... http://www.photospecialist.co.uk I was looking at some...
Posted by Algernon on 07/07/2015 - 19:50
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro
Hi Derek I have this lens and its a beauty! Got it second hand from someone on here. A link to a shot in my PF done at f2.8; and another; at f5.6 (Can't remember off hand whether these wer on a tripod or hand-held) It is noisy, but generally fast and accurate on AF (although there are occas...
Posted by alfpics on 13/06/2015 - 10:52
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro
Nice lens but I had to tweak the focus fine adjust settings on my K5 and it doesn't focus correctly at all on a K-01
Posted by mcrtchly on 17/06/2015 - 20:29
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro
They look sharp enough :D Nice lens but I had to tweak the focus fine adjust settings on my K5 That's why the option is there to begin with. Quit a few of my lenses have needed adjustment including my new 150-450mm which required -4. Doesn't mean there is a problem with it.
Posted by Mike-P on 18/06/2015 - 15:46
FA Limiteds - Made in Vietnam vs Made in Japan
There was a time way back in my youth (the 60s) when Japan had a very bad reputation; cheap goods, cheaply made. Of course, I hadn't laid my hands on a 1957 Asahi Pentax at that tender age! I agree, Vietnamese assembly should be no worse. My HD20-40 Limited is superbly assembled, felt-inlaid meta...
Posted by microlight2010 on 14/06/2015 - 15:15
Pentax forums 150-450 lens review (APSC)
It always seems to come back to the same issues - slower AF than competition and poorer tracking of bodies. Most of the comments below the review refer to this. It amazes me that Ricoh, over a long period now, seem to ignore this elephant in the room.
Posted by dcweather on 21/06/2015 - 22:34
Pentax forums 150-450 lens review (APSC)
I always thought they liked having a monkey on their back :mrgreen: --
Posted by Algernon on 22/06/2015 - 16:51
Pentax 150-450 F4.5-5.6 vs Sigma 500 F4.5 vs Pentax 560 F5.6
Hello All, I mainly photograph wildlife and the only camera system I have ever used is Pentax. Most of you who shoot the same might share my frustrations with the limitations to the available range of lenses from Pentax (in production) to suit my needs. I currently own the Sigma 500 F4.5 and ha...
Posted by karthikv82 on 18/06/2015 - 21:32
Pentax 150-450 F4.5-5.6 vs Sigma 500 F4.5 vs Pentax 560 F5.6
Back from SRS and this is what happened …. PS: Please excuse my poor reviewing / comparison skills. But, it’s the best I can do with my little knowledge. Hope it helps ☺ Note: I didn’t use the Pentax 560 at all as it wasn’t in my budget and more importantly, I know it ticks the addition...
Posted by karthikv82 on 20/06/2015 - 18:33
Pentax 150-450 F4.5-5.6 vs Sigma 500 F4.5 vs Pentax 560 F5.6
As you say, you already have one .. I don't (at the moment) :wink: It gives me a nice warm feeling knowing that there are other people on here that are more concerned about what I buy than even I am. :D Anyway, back to the Pentax 150-450 F4.5-5.6 vs Sigma 500 F4.5 vs Pentax 560 F5.6 thread....
Posted by Mike-P on 20/06/2015 - 20:30
Pentax 150-450 F4.5-5.6 vs Sigma 500 F4.5 vs Pentax 560 F5.6
Thanks for this. As a wildlife photographer I am going through the same questions as most others. Every lens generally seems to perform within its budget range. I have found the Sigma 150-500 excellent wide open at 500mm but no better (perhaps slightly worse) than the 300mm DA* + 1.4x TC. My friend ...
Posted by dcweather on 21/06/2015 - 22:15
