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Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
Philstaff, I find that f8 to f11 are where I start with a "new" lens, and then I open up as I gain more confidence. I use the DOF preview a LOT! Your proximity to the subject will have a bearing on the DOF as well. You were closer with the 50mm than with the Tamron. Do you have the f stop info...
Posted by Mac on 20/10/2008 - 23:17
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
Dont know why it is recording an f stop of F/0 Peter but thats what its recorded as in the properties dialog box. I will check the view finder setting in the morning and try another photo shoot. Many thanks for the info. Regards Ian.
Posted by philstaff on 20/10/2008 - 23:17
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
Hi Mac f/4 at 1/125 I will have to check if it has a scale on the barrel thanks for the info. Regards Ian
Posted by philstaff on 20/10/2008 - 23:23
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
I do try to focus on the dogs eye and hope for a decent dof. Forgive me but you shouldn't hope for a decent DOF, you should set your camera to guarantee it if that's what the shot demands. If your guesstimate of f5.6 as the aperture is correct, that's probably the reason for your disappointing ...
Posted by Mannesty on 20/10/2008 - 23:36
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
The other issue is, of course, that the standard focus screen on AF cameras like the K10 has no manual focus aids that we used to get with manual cameras like the ME Super et al. I find it really quite difficult to focus manually with my K10D (which is partly my dodgy eyes :oops: ) compared to my LX...
Posted by womble on 21/10/2008 - 00:07
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
It may be the same here Kris re the eye problem :shock:any way guys I do thank you all for your help on this and will try out again the lens very soon taking into consideration all the advice. Regards Ian.
Posted by philstaff on 21/10/2008 - 09:00
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
When I used MF lenses on the K10D & *ist-D I got mixed results too. I was, however, relying on the autofocus system to tell me when the shot was in focus. I pinned it down to the fact that I was pressing the shutter when the red LED lit to show the focus point. The correct focus indicator is, and...
Posted by MattMatic on 21/10/2008 - 15:10
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
I pinned it down to the fact that I was pressing the shutter when the red LED lit to show the focus point. The correct focus indicator is, and only is, the GREEN Hexagon in the viewfinder ;) Matt Ahhh, useful bit of info that. Thanks Matt (again!)
Posted by womble on 21/10/2008 - 19:23
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
I have fitted a split prism/microprism collar focus screen to the K10. While this means the "green button" method of manual metering, is still out of whack (thank god for preview/histogram), focusing is spot on. I find I use manual focus almost exclusively now with both new and old lenses.
Posted by pschlute on 21/10/2008 - 21:01
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
I have fitted a split prism/microprism collar focus screen to the K10. While this means the "green button" method of manual metering, is still out of whack (thank god for preview/histogram), focusing is spot on. I find I use manual focus almost exclusively now with both new and old lenses. Which one...
Posted by womble on 21/10/2008 - 22:43
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
When I used MF lenses on the K10D & *ist-D I got mixed results too. I was, however, relying on the autofocus system to tell me when the shot was in focus. I pinned it down to the fact that I was pressing the shutter when the red LED lit to show the focus point. The correct focus indicator is, and...
Posted by philstaff on 21/10/2008 - 22:57
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
Katz Eye screens are guaranteed to fit properly, and the split circle doesn't black out as easily as the ones on the cheaper screens. They are expensive, but you won't regret buying one.
Posted by iceblinker on 22/10/2008 - 03:02
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
I have fitted a split prism/microprism collar focus screen to the K10. While this means the "green button" method of manual metering, is still out of whack (thank god for preview/histogram), focusing is spot on. I find I use manual focus almost exclusively now with both new and old lenses. Which one...
Posted by pschlute on 22/10/2008 - 08:46
Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens
Is it worth grabbing one? I have a *istD (original) which I use with my older non auto focus zooms including a 70-210.
Posted by polchraine on 21/10/2008 - 13:07
Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens
I've just put a "hopefull" order in for home delivery and the tracking system is coming up with "on back order". no panic for the lens so i'll just wait and see
Posted by bforbes on 02/12/2008 - 00:44
Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens
mine arrived yesterday after sitting on back order for i guess 2 weeks. now of course its just over a quid cheaper with the VAT drop. now i have to wait until christmas before I can use it as its a present from my wife, doh, and its sunny outside today, i want to use it now :lol:
Posted by bigcog on 02/12/2008 - 13:05
Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens
mine arrived yesterday after sitting on back order for i guess 2 weeks. now of course its just over a quid cheaper with the VAT drop. now i have to wait until christmas before I can use it as its a present from my wife, doh, and its sunny outside today, i want to use it now :lol: How about i use you...
Posted by bforbes on 02/12/2008 - 16:37
Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens
Be even better if you could get £25.00 cash back!
Posted by Rees on 15/12/2008 - 11:49
Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens
Quick question. Is the Pentax 50-200 basically the same as Samsung version, and is there any difference with the quality of glass :?: Cliff. Yes it is the same, no there's no difference in the glass. The only differences relate to the cosmetics (green band instead of blue band, different pro...
Posted by hefty1 on 18/12/2008 - 17:07
Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens
If you take the Tamron for 30 quid even if you don't like it you could double your money selling it on eBay. I've already got the Tamron so I'll be holding out for the 50-200 if I get a similar message from Jessops. i'm in a similar position, in that I have Sigma 70-300 Macro and would hold out for ...
Posted by bforbes on 20/12/2008 - 18:52
