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Pentax DFA*50mm 1.4
Hi Flan - sorry I'm late to the party but to be honest Peter has pretty much nailed how I feel about it and I would mirror his advice. I'm with you on the angle of view of the 50, it feels right - whether that's due to us being so used to it from earlier photography days I'm not sure :wink: I'm o...
Posted by LennyBloke on 17/11/2021 - 10:59
Lens for shooting family around the home?
The opening post seems to imply an interest in only wide aperture lenses. Otherwise perhaps consider the more versatile focal lengths (for house and garden) of the HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 - the enhanced kit lens - compact and lightweight, fast accurate focus, and respectable image quality. Or, f...
Posted by MrB on 16/11/2021 - 19:08
Lens for shooting family around the home?
The opening post seems to imply an interest in only wide aperture lenses. Otherwise perhaps consider the more versatile focal lengths (for house and garden) of the HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 - the enhanced kit lens - compact and lightweight, fast accurate focus, and respectable image quality. Or, f...
Posted by PeterKR on 16/11/2021 - 19:32
Lens for shooting family around the home?
I would suggest any of the four generations of the Sigma 17-70 as they are all very versatile, quick to focus and SHARP - take a look on the US site. The only downside I've found with mine is that the lens hood is very loose and comes off too easily. You should be able to pick up an early ...
Posted by jeallen01 on 16/11/2021 - 22:13
A macro lens that is not a macro lens - Radionar 50mm
There is a whole series of Schneider Kreuznach Radionar lenses, all of which have quite a following. I have shown results from the 1:4.5 105mm in the past and I have now found time to have a play with my latest acquisition - a 1:2.8 50mm. Here it is on my K1. (image taken with a 1936 105mm Triopla...
Posted by davidwozhere on 09/12/2021 - 18:36
Which lens to use
I always favour a good manual focus lens when I have the time to use it.
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 12/01/2022 - 08:41
DA* 16-50 lens fails after 7 months
My 16-50 f2.8 DA*ED AL (IF) SDM zoom has failed after just 6 months, noticed the autofocus was slow and now has failed completely. The motor is possibly to blame, the manual focus overide is fine. Updated all my kit in April last year from a Pentax K20 and standard range lenses I have used over th...
Posted by Petephoto on 07/02/2022 - 15:54
DA* 16-50 lens fails after 7 months
In your shoes I would demand a replacement, or your money back.
Posted by pschlute on 07/02/2022 - 19:31
DA* 16-50 lens fails after 7 months
My 16-50mm has recently come back from having its motor changed - it showed signs of failure years ago but got to the point where it just wouldn't wake up any longer. Cost around £250 to have done but now works fine. I have to come out in support of the optics on this lens, nothing short of super...
Posted by RayB on 09/02/2022 - 08:31
SMC Pentax Reflex Zoom 1:8~12 400~600mm - good bad or indifferent?
We were treated to a few images from this very unusual and rare lens recently when Kris Lockyer (I think) made the valid point that when it first appeared, people were trying to use it handheld and were unable to get decent results. The lens therefore found itself consigned to the 'lemon' category a...
Posted by davidwozhere on 21/02/2022 - 19:10
100mm M42 Lenses
The meyer is a lot easier to focus than the Pentax but that shouldn't be a problem with what you will be doing. You can play with the aperture using the Meyer and see in real time what is happening. You need to use the on off switch to check depth of field with a Pentax. Being intended for macro, th...
Posted by davidwozhere on 06/03/2022 - 00:05
Good prime lens choice for catching toddler action shots
I'm giving the lens a go now, it needed a fair wedge of fine focus adjustment but looks good. It seems a bit prone to overexposure though? I appreciate that the body is doing the metering but it seems to always be quite light with faces etc. It's been very sunny so not surprised that faces et...
Posted by mattie on 21/03/2022 - 11:10
Sigma 8-16mm for astro?
I know nothing about astro but I imagine you want something as fast as possible so if you are using a crop body and the 11-16mm is out of your reach maybe look at the Sigma 18-35mm f/2.8 ? Personally at £120 I would buy the Sigma anyway and try it, if no good you should get your money back easily...
Posted by Mike-P on 17/03/2022 - 09:01
APS-C standard zoom lenses
I can recommend the 16-85 as a great all round lens. Colour rendition and sharpness are first class as is it's close focus abilities.
Posted by PRYorkshire on 25/03/2022 - 22:34
APS-C standard zoom lenses
For focus speed and accuracy plus image quality, you could also look at the new DA*16-50. Only if you have deep pocket. It nearly bankrupt me and cause a divorce!!!
Posted by pentaxian450 on 26/03/2022 - 20:57
APS-C standard zoom lenses
Enjoying my 16-85mm enormously, if you do get one, make sure it's a good un first. Heard lots of good things about the Sigma, 17-70mm. Just had to send a preloved16-50mm F2.8 SDM back with dodgy focus, I had to try, I never learn!
Posted by jules on 04/04/2022 - 19:17
DFA 21mm LTD
Enjoy your new lens. Lovely transitions from focus to out of focus
Posted by Nigelk on 30/03/2022 - 21:40
Pentax-K300 f4 M/F with original case.
York Camera are selling one for £249. I seem to remember paying much the same for mine a few years back. Nice lens but suffers from aberrations. Better with film on the K1000 than the K70 digital, not yet tried it on the K3iii.
Posted by PRYorkshire on 12/04/2022 - 12:45
SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Help
Hi I just got the lens today and it won't auto Focus on my Pentax k-3 111 nothing doesn't even try To AF is there something I am doing wrong tried it in the A position nothing either any help would be appreciated is there something I need to turn on in the camera thanks Paul
Posted by maranatha on 13/04/2022 - 17:10
SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Help
The following assumes that you have checked the lens and mount for obvious signs of damage? With the lens detached from the body, are you able to rotate the focussing ring? If you hold the lens with bayonet closet to your body and the barrel markings facing up, you will see that there is a cla...
Posted by prsjnb on 13/04/2022 - 18:03
