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Price difference - Pentax lenses
Another fact you forgot to mention is that consumer protection is much better in the UK/Europe than in the US. This has to be reflected in prices. But basically, I believe that all camera manufacturers subsidise US sales and make the monery back in other markets - primarily Europe. G I agree ...
Posted by Clarky on 18/01/2008 - 10:55
cheap macro (microscope!) lens order.
yes, of course! :oops: seems obvious now you point it out! - so I just consider it one lens with a big light collector at the front and stopped down at the back for DOF. That would certainly explain the vignetting on the second one. Sometimes I feel like my brain just stops functioning! anyway, I'...
Posted by Darkmunk on 19/01/2008 - 20:20
cheap macro (microscope!) lens order.
Dan still gets the cigar :( ...and Dan's got some bellows now... :D But just hasn't got a week to get the thing in focus. :roll: But has now got a 10mm lens he could try reversing... :wink: Might give it a go tomorrow. :lol: Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 20/01/2008 - 22:45
eBay Prices
With regards to fungus, if the ad does not clearly state the condition of the glass and mechanical condition of the lens I ask the buyer to state the condition. If a satisfactory answer comes back then I will bid. You can always demand a refund if not happy. I haven't come unstuck yet.
Posted by MX veteran on 21/01/2008 - 15:38
Kit lens gap filler
I quite often carry the Sigma 10-20, a fast 50mm prime and the Sigma 70-300 but the lens I use to fill in the gap is the Pentax 16-45 F4 and I think it'd be worth adding that to your list even if it is a stop slower than the others. I used to have a Tokina ATX-Pro 28-70 F2.6-2.8 and while it was a g...
Posted by niblue on 22/01/2008 - 10:22
Kit lens gap filler
Please take this comment with a pinch of salt as I have only been back into photography since college (10 years ago!) for about a month. I am having great fun with the Pentax 18-55mm that came with the body. It also got me my first commended in the competitiion at the weekend (just thought I'd sl...
Posted by Utopia Poppy on 22/01/2008 - 10:29
Kit lens gap filler
multiple portable flash units (3 or more) is the way to go. I use mine on manfrotto clamps or putty knives or lightstands. grab a cheap white plastic cup to set on top of the flash to create a "bare bulb" effect (actually quite soft ligh up close). put them all on manual and at half ...
Posted by Don on 22/01/2008 - 12:18
Kit lens gap filler
...I'm also considering the Metz 48, if the Jessops flash is rubbish - it's as cheap as the 360, generally speaking, much more powerful, and does everything the 540 does.... Thanks for the info Jon - had a big long read tonight over at pentaxforums about the 48 - seems its very good but doesnt have ...
Posted by robby on 23/01/2008 - 01:00
Please help with Pentax lenses acronyms …
I can have a go at most of them... Limited : top professional quality lenses, metal construction. top prices :) smc : 'super multi coated' the pentax anti-reflection coating sdm : 'supersonic' motor in the lens for focusing - quieter and faster than screw drive autofocus. D-FA : D is digital l...
Posted by rwg on 22/01/2008 - 21:53
Tamron mirror lens on K10
For those who might be considering. I purchased a 350mm Tamron mirror back around 1987 for specifically photographing damaged roof structures with several spotmatic film cameras that we used (still have those). It works well with the k10 and is also good for macro work if on a tripod. I have s...
Posted by almierau on 23/01/2008 - 22:07
Tamron mirror lens on K10
Yep, I got one of those as well and it's 5.6. Actually I haven't really tried it on my dig yet, but on film it could do pretty good in some circumstances - I have taken some nice animal shots with that thing. Too much going on in the out of focus-areas means trouble! But that's typical of mirror len...
Posted by Joe S on 24/01/2008 - 11:21
Tamron mirror lens on K10
A slight focus issue which I am sure was atmospherics as the moon was a lttle too low in the sky.
Posted by MX veteran on 25/01/2008 - 23:44
Tamron mirror lens on K10
this was with your mirror lens? without extender? impressive. guess I will try my lens when I get home. One of the problems with my sigma is that it will focus past infinity, quote="MX veteran"]A slight focus issue which I am sure was atmospherics as the moon was a lttle too low in t...
Posted by almierau on 26/01/2008 - 00:31
Tamron mirror lens on K10
What lens were you using to get that moon image. Al A slight focus issue which I am sure was atmospherics as the moon was a lttle too low in the sky.
Posted by almierau on 21/02/2008 - 18:07
Lense compatibilty between Z50P and K10D, K100D ?
No, they are not compatible with Nikon and Canon. What designation do your lenses have? The best Pentax lenses to use, for full compatibility, will have an "A" setting on the aperture ring. Manual focus ones will be called SMC Pentax-A and autofocus ones SMC Pentax-F or SMC Pentax-FA...
Posted by johnriley on 26/01/2008 - 15:58
Lense compatibilty between Z50P and K10D, K100D ?
any autofocus lens will work perfectly (except power zoom which died with the Z series, though even Power Zoom lenses will work fine in manual zoom mode). Manual focus lenses with an A setting will be fine those without an A setting will have limitations on their metering. If he has a lot of n...
Posted by Mongoose on 28/01/2008 - 13:21
Wanted 50mm f1.7
Second-hand auto-focus 1.7s aren't common - so it may take you a long while to find one. There is a new FA 1.4 on ebay at the moment from SRS (reputable UK seller) for £156 including postage. I wonder if that is cheaper than you thought?
Posted by iceblinker on 28/01/2008 - 15:14
Wanted 50mm f1.7
Go on be a devil and get a manual focus!...........there are a number on Ebay at the moment!.........even a buy it now for £65!...........the 1.7 "A" lens is a beauty,I got one a month ago and I love it!.................Ken
Posted by beginner on 04/02/2008 - 22:39
70mm limited on film cameras?
I do occasionally. I leep a roll of colour slide film in the MZ6 (usually Velvia 100) and a roll of BW in the Super A (usually Delta 400) for a variety of reasons. (i) I like using older cameras - this applies especially to the Super A. While I am very pleased with my K10D and use it most there i...
Posted by amilner on 29/01/2008 - 13:03
70-300 ebay bargain?
The lens that went for £55 was an older version without the "Di" coatings. The latest Tamron 70-300 is available for under a hundred quid brand new anyway. Here's one for fans of manual-focus zooms: Pentax-A 70-210mm F4 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2201...
Posted by iceblinker on 30/01/2008 - 04:13
