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Landscapes lens - budget recommendation - Used acceptable.
Wow well this thread turned out to be much more interesting than I thought it would. When I posted I expected to just get a couple of recommendations on old glass probably prime lenses less than 18mm, because that is what I generally think of as a 'landscape lens' simply because back in the days ...
Posted by johnjbloomfield on 16/02/2016 - 16:37
Telephoto lens for birds/wildlife
If your really on a tight budget then consider the old Pentax 80-320 FA, I would imagine you could pick one up for less than £100 now. (make sure you buy the silver version) The lens tends to hunt for focus a lot, although may be better with newer cameras with improved focusing, last time I used ...
Posted by fatspider on 17/02/2016 - 13:23
Telephoto lens for birds/wildlife
In one way, some birds are so small and skittish that no lens will ever be long enough. The secret lies in understanding their behaviour and siting the camera accordingly. I was using a 400 mm (f2.8) with 1.7x on an APS-C body at the weekend, birds were still small in the frame. The other issue wi...
Posted by ilovesaabs on 17/02/2016 - 16:11
18-250mm lens. Is this good please?
Really only Louise can make the decision herself and something has tempted her. I have quite a few lenses covering the standard lens range in both zooms and primes. Variety is the spice of life! It's what becomes LBA. The fact one doesn't really need it doesn't mean it shouldn't be purchased unless...
Posted by JAK on 22/02/2016 - 16:02
18-250mm lens. Is this good please?
Thanks for your replies. It's a very useful one lens fits all to take on holiday where perhaps luggage is limited. I'm off to the Norfolk Broads in April. Having never ever been there before, luggage would be a bit limited. Can anyone tell me what the area is like please? Things to really co...
Posted by AuraTodd on 22/02/2016 - 18:16
18-250mm lens. Is this good please?
If the lens you have seen is the latest version of the Sigma 18-250mm then this is the same one that I got just over 2 years ago. I chose it because it got better reviews than the Pentax 18-270 and was much cheaper ! Is is a FANTASTIC lens and I used very little else on my K-r during 2014 coveri...
Posted by PeterKR on 26/02/2016 - 22:49
DA* 300 wobble
I have noticed that my shots in the last couple of weeks have become just plain awful. I first noticed it the last time I went to shoot the kingfishers, although the images were sharp there seemed to be a ghost. Today I went out again today (I'm on leave) and my shots are rubbish, really poor. I as...
Posted by SteveEveritt on 26/02/2016 - 19:13
DA* 300 wobble
Yes, just recently, actually, exactly the same thing. Apparently, sometimes the screws just come loose. Mine was fixed by Alan Marlow, lens cleaned and tested, and it has come back as good as new, so don't worry. If you haven't used him before I can recommend him.
Posted by darkskies on 26/02/2016 - 21:16
which convertors?
We're there no convertors for the F or fa lenses? There are plenty of a convertors and even a 645 one on ebay at decent prices but I don't want another that the lenses done latch. I can still use the one I have but it is very hard as whenever you try to zoom or focus you also have to hold the le...
Posted by BruceStrachan on 27/02/2016 - 21:26
which convertors?
I don't think anyone knows which converter works with a 'D-FA' 80-320:wink: All I know of is an 'FA' version. You can't go wrong with the Kenko /Teleplus Pz or non-PZ on any non-SDM/Powerzoom lens. FWIW, frankly I was never impressed with my copy of the 80-320: not very sharp or quick to focus o...
Posted by jeallen01 on 28/02/2016 - 17:30
Primes or zooms?
The prime is likely to be lighter, more compact, take smaller filters, focus closer if a macro lens, have better distortion figures, be free from flare, be sharper........and perhaps cost less as well.
Posted by johnriley on 15/03/2016 - 07:54
Primes or zooms?
I only used primes when I used old film cameras as zooms were expensive and not very good by and large. Since using AF cameras I have tried primes but always gone back to zooms. I am willing to sacrifice some image quality for the flexibility of having a 'walk about' zoom lens. But that's m...
Posted by Simonmac on 15/03/2016 - 10:30
Primes or zooms?
My aim is to use the camera and it's controls in order to take advantage of the maximum the sensor can muster for each situation .... I see the essential 'capture point' decisions as follows ; Focal Length Framing and composition Focus accuracy Aperture choice Exposure time (as needed for ste...
Posted by McGregNi on 17/03/2016 - 10:42
Primes or zooms?
I like the convenience of zooms, usually in my bag are Tamron 10-24mm, Pentax 16-50mm or the 18-135mm or Pentax 17-70mm, and the Pentax 55-300mm. Am about to have a "Prime Day" ( taken from an idea by David Storm have suggested this idea at out camera club for a summer outing ) and take the Pentax ...
Posted by tyronet2000 on 17/03/2016 - 16:25
FA lenses
I agree with LennyBloke....especially on FA20-35. It was a late addition to FA zoom family....but that lens is amazing. Really lightweight and compact. It is about the size of FA31 limited (without hood) and I think it is even lighter. Focus is super quick but loud. Its imited range is still quite o...
Posted by kingfisher on 04/04/2016 - 08:31
150-450mm vs DA*300mm
OK I know this has been asked before, but the 150-450 has been out and owned by a number of members for a year or so for wildlife how do these 2 lenses compare. Lots of questions, but hopefully other will find useful. Thanks in advance !:) From what I gather online here and elsewhere, the image...
Posted by NeilP on 25/03/2016 - 23:04
150-450mm vs DA*300mm
I am a "prime fanatic" of many years, zooms were never in my vocabulary having been more than disappointed with them over the years. My appreciation of the superiority of primes was further underlined by the DA* 200 and DA* 300 ; they are stunning lenses in every respect; however I have to say ...
Posted by Daronl on 26/03/2016 - 00:46
150-450mm vs DA*300mm
Bokeh and the HD 150-450 My only concern would be the bokeh Not sure if these images show "the good, bad or the ugly as regards bokeh" specifically; Whether there are defined points in these backgrounds that can be rendered out of focus in such a way that results in attractive bokeh is also ...
Posted by Daronl on 27/03/2016 - 06:57
150-450mm vs DA*300mm
I have used the 300 for several years and loved the quality of the images. I also have the manual focus example which I purchased in 1977. which was a superb lens(optics look the same as the autofocus lens). I purchased the 150-450 whilst I was at the K1 demo day in my nearest camera shop, The first...
Posted by PeteL on 28/03/2016 - 13:17
Manual Focus lenses vs Auto Focus lenses
I have a Pentax K20D and Kx cameras. Both work really well. I also have several Auto Focus Lenses that I use and I get reasonable good photos from these. BUT, I have several Manual lenses, both Pentax which I can not get sharp photos from. This is a mystery. I know the lenses are okay, I believe. I ...
Posted by PhilSmith on 27/03/2016 - 05:34
