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pentax 16-45 vs. Sigma 17-70
Just came back from the store with a 16-45 and the 50-200. Sadly they didn't have the sigma on stock with a Pentax mount, so I couldn't judge the optical quality. Congratulations! Now the shop has neither the Sigma 17-70mm nor the Pentax-DA 16-45mm in stock any more:-) The 16-45mm is a good le...
Posted by Hythloday on 16/12/2006 - 16:10
pentax 16-45 vs. Sigma 17-70
going back to the original question, one benefit of the Pentax is you can use it on the K10 with MTF program line. I checked with Sigma before, about the 17-35EX and it doesn't contain this data, so the MTF program line is useless.
Posted by howesbn on 04/01/2007 - 13:32
What glass to buy?
It's decision time again, I have to buy (well, I feel the need, anyway) new glass. Here's what I have for my *istD: Pentax FA-J 18-35 mm/4.5-5.6 (kit lens) Kiron 70-210 mm/4.0-5.6 manual focus (from my old Ricoh SLR) Sigma 105 mm/2.8 DG Macro The Sigma I have for about a year now. I had a look...
Posted by Prieni on 23/11/2006 - 09:01
FA 43 1.9 in stock
I have to agree, the spirit of the original Ltd's seems to be getting lost a little. I've had my 43mm for years now and it's my fave lens, it's a delight on film and equally useful on the D's... Just as an aside, had a message from Chris at SRS today as he'd managed to sell my one remaining Black...
Posted by spirit_of_will on 09/01/2007 - 22:20
77mm Limited Problem
So, having received my 77mm Ltd lens in black for an astoundingly good price, I checked it out thoroughly. A) The A-lock button is kind of "sticky" and not as smooth as my other lenses. This is the same with the replacement lens, and I will be controlling the aperture from the camera, ...
Posted by kcmadr on 25/11/2006 - 07:31
77mm Limited Problem
I heard tha Pentax Canada only has ONE 77mmLTD left in stock... a silver one. Did you just order yours Ijs? Did you get the black or silver? Just wondering if it was true what I heard I placed my order (/w k10d) a week and a half ago. I was going to call tomorrow to get an update. I figured, no r...
Posted by Ijs on 03/12/2006 - 19:44
77mm Limited Problem
Thanks Kim. Too bad it's back-ordered. By the time they have it the rebate might be over. :( I think I should go ahead and order black one while I still can. I came aross these websites today and it make me really wonder about the quality of the 77mm. It seem to me that the 77mm has much less d...
Posted by aka on 07/12/2006 - 02:34
Watson 70mm bulk loader and film
Good Day, I thought a member might be able to help me to identify the film in this huge bulk loader. Probably B&W because there are developing tanks and a Linhof Cine Rollex back included. Care to fancy a guess. Thank You
Posted by mattblack on 03/12/2006 - 13:35
Putting a Soligor 35-70mm lens back together.
This lens was so full of muck and mire that I had to disassemble it. I've cleaned the glass but forget how the lenses go back together again. The front element is easy,so is the next. Now there are 2 seperate elements (convex/concave) and I can't seem to figure out how they should be set. Any idea...
Posted by mattblack on 04/12/2006 - 20:58
Takumar 28mm cheap
A Takumar in bayonet mount is a lower priced alternative to the SMC Pentax-A version. It has simplified construction (fewer lens elements) and no SMC coating. However, it should still give very good results. At that price it's difficult to see how you can go wrong. Give it a try, if you like it t...
Posted by johnriley on 05/12/2006 - 20:47
Replacement for MF 70-210
I'm looking to replace my manual focus Kiron 70-210 mm/4.0-5.6 (from my old Ricoh SLR) by an autofocus lens. The Kiron is o.k. but not more. I used it a lot before I bought the Sigma 105/2.8 EX DG but now it looks so much worse against the Sigma. So any suggestions? Looking at the Pentax range of ...
Posted by Prieni on 05/12/2006 - 20:13
Mirror Lens for DL2
Hi all you good folk, I'm very much a new comer to this forum, this is only my second posting a syou can see, although I've browsed a lot over the last few weeks. For many years I've fancied having a long telephoto lens and on many occassions have considered a mirror lens for my old P30n and ME ...
Posted by HowardJ on 08/12/2006 - 21:44
Mirror Lens for DL2
The Tamron SP 500 lens is a good performer, as is the Tokina. Other than the doughnut effect of out of focus highlights, another criticism that you will often hear regarding mirror, or reflex lenses, is that images tend to be a little softer than those from traditionally constructed lenses. One b...
Posted by Mannesty on 08/12/2006 - 22:36
Mirror Lens for DL2
I too can recommend the Tamron SP 500mm. Do bear in mind that you'll effectively have a 750mm lens on a DL2, so you'll probably need a fast shutter speed and a sturdy tripod most of the time. You'll also need an Adaptall 2 mount in Pentax KA fit and then you'll have full use of the lens on all ...
Posted by Kimbo on 09/12/2006 - 01:53
SMC Pentax 135-600mm 1:6.7 Zoom
Looking at the pics of it Peter, I think you might have to get/fashion some sort of tripod bracket to balance the lens better - it looks as though it would take a swift nose dive left to it's own devices. :? Or perhaps a bean bag. How's your back? :lol: Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 08/12/2006 - 12:37
SMC Pentax 135-600mm 1:6.7 Zoom
Dan, One of the criticism's I have read is that it's not too well balanced as the tripod mount is too far back. I can live with that, I'll just put two sets of batteries in the D and hang a brick or two from it to balance it up :D The flash bracket idea to extend the tripod mount forwards is...
Posted by Mannesty on 08/12/2006 - 12:50
SMC Pentax 135-600mm 1:6.7 Zoom
"Strap it to the gun"??? Surely it's BIGGER than the gun!! :lol: Not sure the flash bracket idea of Liams is going to help with this lens - I think you'll need something sturdier. But the general idea is sound, just needs beefing up a bit. :shock: If your back starts playing up, ...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 08/12/2006 - 13:28
SMC Pentax 135-600mm 1:6.7 Zoom
Hi, Newbie here. Congratulations on the lens.You just beat me to it. I did some research on it over the past few days but didn't come up with any more than has already been posted here. The sample photos you linked to look very good. I think it may need a Wimberly to give it good support,altho...
Posted by Fraser on 08/12/2006 - 17:28
SMC Pentax 135-600mm 1:6.7 Zoom
But you wouldn't necessarily want the support to be halfway along the lens anyway - remember you're hanging a D off the back of it too, so that will act as a counterbalance. I think you're best to wait until you have the lens, then attached your camera and then see where the point of balance is. Y...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 09/12/2006 - 00:20
SMC Pentax 135-600mm 1:6.7 Zoom
ouch! my back hurts just looking at that thing! :D
Posted by Joshua Hakin on 09/12/2006 - 04:52
