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Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5?
Decisions folks! I’m potentially in the market for a 30/35mm (having owned a Flek 35/2.8 zebra with issues previously) and these two have come to my attention. Which would you go for and why? Or should I start looking again at Flek’s (probably 35/2.4’s this time) which are currently considerably spe...
Posted by Benz3ne on 22/03/2020 - 22:32
Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5?
Since you now have both perhaps you can show us both? I shall do as soon as they arrive! :) I'll include sample pics when my camera is back in my sanitised mitts as well!
Posted by Benz3ne on 24/03/2020 - 08:16
Old Pentax glass ( SMC A 400mm f/5.6) still has that class
I'm no Luddite when it comes to photography and value the many advantages of modern AF lenses, of which I have my fair (?) share. There remains apart of me, however, that loves the discipline and challenge imposed by the use of old, manual-focus lenses. To whit, my recently acquired SMC Pentax-A 400...
Posted by prsjnb on 25/03/2020 - 21:06
FA Limiteds
I've got to agree with the comments John has made. It depends on what you are going to use it for.. On a Personal level I welcomed the announcement of the 85mm. Thinking it would be the lens for me. As liking my studio photography. But after waiting and waiting for it to arrive. It didn't...!! The...
Posted by stub on 28/03/2020 - 18:12
FA Limiteds
The design philosophies are very different. The Limiteds are well built, compact and quite fast while the new DFA*s are massive, heavy and incredibly expensive, with all aspects other than performance taking a back seat. Personally, I prefer the philosophy of the Limiteds, it's a far better balanc...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 29/03/2020 - 09:46
FA Limiteds
The design philosophies are very different. The Limiteds are well built, compact and quite fast while the new DFA*s are massive, heavy and incredibly expensive, with all aspects other than performance taking a back seat. Personally, I prefer the philosophy of the Limiteds, it's a far better balanc...
Posted by RobL on 29/03/2020 - 11:53
DA lenses on K-1 II
*IF you can manage with manual focus then there are a fantastic number of A series Pentax lenses that will more than fit your needs. Add an (expensive) F series auto focus converter and you are good to go!
Posted by davidwozhere on 16/04/2020 - 00:11
DA lenses on K-1 II
*IF you can manage with manual focus then there are a fantastic number of A series Pentax lenses that will more than fit your needs. Add an (expensive) F series auto focus converter and you are good to go! +1 for film era lenses. Great suggestion.
Posted by Benz3ne on 16/04/2020 - 05:50
DA lenses on K-1 II
*IF you can manage with manual focus then there are a fantastic number of A series Pentax lenses that will more than fit your needs. Add an (expensive) F series auto focus converter and you are good to go! I've got some of those, and will start using a lot more, but the modern lenses are WR and a lo...
Posted by mikeprotts on 19/04/2020 - 21:56
Equivalent Lens
Hi Peter I’m not really sure what I want it to do. I suppose because I’ve been away from photography for such a long time and I’m now very keen to get back to it. The lens was used when I purchased it I just feel It’s time to upgrade to something hopefully better. Plus a new toy would make me...
Posted by Ratcatcher on 28/04/2020 - 20:32
Equivalent Lens
I’m not really sure what I want it to do ... Plus a new toy would make me feel really good. Now that's an invitation for some really wild (and not necessarily inexpensive) ideas! As Nigelk says, the 16-85mm is very good. It replaced the 16-45 for me because I found 45mm frustratingly short and it...
Posted by Lubbyman on 28/04/2020 - 21:25
Equivalent Lens
There's nothing wrong with the Tamron. I had one for many years and didn't sell it until I found the Sigma of the same specs at a good price. The Sigma is no longer made for Pentax mount but you should be able to find one used or maybe still new. Having said that, it's optically no better than th...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 29/04/2020 - 10:30
Equivalent Lens
I’ve seen a Pentax DA 17-70 f4 for sale what are your thoughts on this lens. Or am I going in the wrong direction ? Also I’ve read quite a few reviews on the Tamron saying it’s a good lens if you get a good one. Bearing in mind I haven’t really used mine for a long time, how will I know if I’ve a...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 29/04/2020 - 10:32
RIP Q 06 - What next?
Yesterday evening my much loved Q 06 lens died suddenly while doing what it liked most, taking photographs. :cry: Death was sudden and accompanied by strange whirring and grinding noises. Ability to focus, both AF and MF, was lost. A second opinion from another Q body confirmed that recovery was ...
Posted by Lubbyman on 01/05/2020 - 11:43
RIP Q 06 - What next?
Hi, Just had the same thing happen to my 06 this evening :( It made a strange noise and refused to focus when I used it yesterday, but I just turned the camera off unmounted the lens then remounted and if worked fine. Tried the same thing repeatedly tonight but would not work at all. May...
Posted by alfamelba on 08/05/2020 - 23:01
RIP Q 06 - What next?
Thanks, a helpful suggestion that hadn't crossed my mind (although it should have). Mine now has sparkling clean contacts, but alas still doesn't work. So it's back to trying to make a decision... Steve
Posted by Lubbyman on 10/05/2020 - 20:47
RIP Q 06 - What next?
Decisions, decisions...........made at last. Or perhaps avoiding a decision by covering all options. SRS is finding out whether the Q 06 is repairable in principle, however the repairers don't seem to be working at the moment :cry:. Hopefully, the Q 06 will turn out to be repairable at a credible...
Posted by Lubbyman on 15/05/2020 - 22:13
RIP Q 06 - What next?
I think the adapter allows for the usual zoomed in view on the Q body, so manual focus shouldn't be too much of a problem. The vibrations on a longer lens are quite annoyiny though.
Posted by HarisF1 on 15/05/2020 - 22:44
RIP Q 06 - What next?
I think the adapter allows for the usual zoomed in view on the Q body. You're right - I discovered it about an hour ago.:) so manual focus shouldn't be too much of a problem. If one hand wasn't holding a lead with a dog at the end...:( . I took the Q + adapter + DA 35mm macro on today's walk, th...
Posted by Lubbyman on 15/05/2020 - 22:59
Third party lenses
I was under the impression that the K mount was more expensive to manufacture because of the mechanical linkages. I suppose as we move to KAF4 this might no longer be an issue. Other independent manufacturers such as Irix and Laowa and others always seem to include a K mount option. Some of these...
Posted by Mike-P on 18/05/2020 - 18:22
