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Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens
Just got the Tamron today (and I lost faith long time ago) :) And must admit it is quite a nice lens but... Comparing to my Pentax DA 55-300mm it is much less comfortable. 1) The zoom is extremely stiff comparing to Pentax 2) Focus ring: Cannot be used if not in manual mode. Now I really apprecia...
Posted by misiek_knm on 03/03/2009 - 23:25
Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens
Finally got mine Pentax 50-200 on Sat 14 March (ordered 19 Dec 08 ) and it was worth of waiting. Spent whole day yesterday in Greewich - probably the sunniest Sunday in March ever - end what to say, the lens is GREAT! It is very light, not bulky like my Tamron 70-300 (£69), photos are superb, on suc...
Posted by Biljman on 16/03/2009 - 11:11
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
I have the 16-50mm and the 50-135mm DA*. They are both very inconsistent and never sharp. When Wide open @ 2.8 they are both awful throughout the entire image, not just the edges. I bought them as I need them for Weddings and need to be able to use them wide open. I have changed the 16-50mm once wit...
Posted by kissmekate on 22/10/2008 - 11:35
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
I would go back to basics and test the sharpness with and wothout AF on a detailed test target. A newspaper pinned to a wall is a good choice. On a tripod of course, camera back parallel to the newspaper and using the 2 second delay to ensure no camera shake.
Posted by johnriley on 22/10/2008 - 11:38
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
What, blonde AND new to digital SLR? That rings alarm bells :D I think it is quite common for D-SLR novices to find the lack of sharpness unsettling (sure was for me) at first. To get to the root of that I think we need the answers to some questions first: 1.) What camera body are you using? (Not ...
Posted by Prieni on 22/10/2008 - 11:44
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
I have these two lenses also. I'm on my third 16-50, the previous two both had focussing issues. The 50-135 is brilliant, no problems with that one. Search this forum for focus charts to find other threads about focussing issues and how to adjust it. Which camera are you using? Being blonde...
Posted by Mannesty on 22/10/2008 - 11:48
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
I have these two lenses also. I'm on my third 16-50, the previous two both had focussing issues. The 50-135 is brilliant, no problems with that one. Search this forum for focus charts to find other threads about focussing issues and how to adjust it. Which camera are you using? Being blonde...
Posted by ttk on 22/10/2008 - 11:58
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
Thanks John, Okey dokey.... I have done a series of tests with a newspaper, brick wall and also day to day scenes, running through all f stops at various focal lengths off a tripod. I only use MF as I feel a bit of a fraud using AF and it's how I have always worked. I will try another test on my tri...
Posted by kissmekate on 22/10/2008 - 11:58
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
Firstly, switch to AF and check the images again. Do you get the hexagon in the viewfinder that is the only positive confirmation that you have correct focus? If you have SR turned on, are you waiting for the 'shaky hand' to appear in the viewfinder which is the only positive confirmation that SR ...
Posted by Mannesty on 22/10/2008 - 12:02
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
Welcome to the forum Kate :) Have you tried using AF? Personally I like "auto focus on demand" that the Pentax offers. In the custom menu you can disable the "auto-focus-on-half-press" and then just use the "AF" button on the back. Normally I have the focus point switched to centre only - point t...
Posted by MattMatic on 22/10/2008 - 12:15
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
Ok, ok! :P Here: http://www.pbase.com/mattmatic/focustest This was just a quick setup. You should use a tripod, shoot wide open, etc, etc But this was at least interesting in showing whether the focus field is flat or not ;) Hope that helps! Matt
Posted by MattMatic on 22/10/2008 - 12:31
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
That page needs a password Matt. Oops! Shouldn't rush so much :P Those shots were taken in under 5 minutes... Just an added thought - even after doing tweaks with this setup I found that a real person was more helpful once adjusted in the right region. I did find that I needed a point or two adj...
Posted by MattMatic on 22/10/2008 - 13:10
My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me.
Have you thought of buying a big box of lego and then selling "focus testing kits" on ebay? :D I'll be raiding someone's toy box soon... Best wishes, Kris.
Posted by womble on 22/10/2008 - 17:20
31 Beautiful Millimeters
It's here! It's wonderful! Does any other company besides Pentax have such an exclusive line of Limited Prime lenses? Quick run on my humble K110D - fabulous colours and bokeh. Using Manual focus as the Auto Focus on my K110D sucks at large apertures. On Manual - razor sharp. I'm really ...
Posted by Mac on 29/10/2008 - 21:04
31 Beautiful Millimeters
Addict! :D There's also a DA 15 Limited on the horizon (according to the roadmap--subject to change, etc)! If you're only shooting digital, and just talking about image quality and sharpness, I think the digital lenses will provide a great image for your K110D. The 21mm limited provides a nice...
Posted by farfisa on 04/11/2008 - 13:35
'Old' lens advice needed.
I bought an old 35mm SLR from a local charity shop, something to use to practice with as it's fully manual & i'm interested in taking shots on film as well as digital. Now, it's a Phenix DC303K with a 50mm f1.7 lens on it. The whole outfit (with a case lol) cost me £10..yup, 10 of our english pound...
Posted by fleaberto on 23/10/2008 - 22:27
'Old' lens advice needed.
I'd wait for a report back from Fleaberto about quality before bidding though. As for using manual focus lenses on the K200d, see page 111 in the handbook, if you follow these instructions then SLOWLY focus through the desired point the camera will take your shot for you (keep the shutter button ful...
Posted by Hardgravity on 24/10/2008 - 08:14
'Old' lens advice needed.
Wowzers, i didn't realise it was quite that new to be honest - looks and feels like something out of the '80s!!! Anyway, the lens seems to fit ok. A tight turn to lock into place but locks on & camera asks for the focal length as per 'manual lenses' in the manual. So, all good from that respect. ...
Posted by fleaberto on 24/10/2008 - 16:24
Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED
If sending an item back to Pentax (UK) for warranty repair, they just require dated proof of purchase. That may be a stamped warranty card but as they say on their repairs page ( ) a dated sales receipt is OK Good luck Bob
Posted by Bob and his Pentax on 31/10/2008 - 14:31
Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED
That's a bargain price! Paid over £100 for mine (though a while back). It's a lovely compact lens with excellent bokeh: & were both taken with it on the K10D. Might have to take it for another run... Matt
Posted by MattMatic on 09/12/2008 - 11:48
