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KA mount recommendations
The term KA, or Ka, or A-series, refers to manual-focus lenses with an A setting on the aperture ring - necessary if you want to control aperture from the body. I would suggest you have a look at Stan's site for recommendations, and pick the focal lengths that appeal to you. http://stans-photo...
Posted by George Lazarette on 02/11/2008 - 10:40
KA mount recommendations
I will be using my camera for: Sports photography (sailing and amateur football) Portrait (family and friends) Macro (fungi and insects) Landscape Hmmmm... that is just about everything. You want auto-aperture but how about auto-focus? That makes a big difference, since there aren't too many...
Posted by rparmar on 03/11/2008 - 22:02
KA mount recommendations
Hi The £400 was really a maximum for a single lens but where possible I want to avoid spending any where near that if I can. Auto focus I would love to have but is not essential. I am quite happy to go with manual focus as long as the quality/price is right (something I was used to with my old...
Posted by rqy99g on 04/11/2008 - 07:15
KA mount recommendations
The £400 was really a maximum for a single lens but where possible I want to avoid spending any where near that if I can. Well, at first glance that puts a different complexion on things. A maximum of £400 in each of your four target areas of interest seems a lot better than £400 between them. But t...
Posted by rparmar on 04/11/2008 - 17:57
KA mount recommendations
Hi An example of what I've have in mind for a manual focus lens is a Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm v3, (but open to other suggestions). Simon I had the Series 1 70-210mm V3 but sold it when I managed to get a mint copy of lens. It cost me £70 delivered to Spain (non mint ones got for a lot less...
Posted by Mike-P on 04/11/2008 - 18:51
KA mount recommendations
One of my favorite lenses is the Sigma 70 - 200mm f2.8 EX, you see these on eBay for around the £300.00 - £350.00 (just over half price) mark. Probably one of the best affordable sports lenses there is. Rear focusing so it focuses in the blink on an eye and the large aperture means it focuses in low...
Posted by screwdriver on 05/11/2008 - 12:30
Pentax 70-210 Manual Focus How Good ?
Hi, Just weighing up my options for a zoom in the 70-210 range. 99% of what I take has the camera tripod mounted and lens focussed manually so, af isn't really a necessity. Sharpness and good contrast however is. The Pentax 70-210, on price, seems good value but how does it perform ? it would b...
Posted by froggma on 02/11/2008 - 14:33
Pentax 70-210 Manual Focus How Good ?
Hi froggma, Welcome to the forum, when you have time please update your location details..:P Thanks :P
Posted by ttk on 02/11/2008 - 14:46
Pentax 70-210 Manual Focus How Good ?
What version of the 70-210? What is the full model name? Manual focusing with the old SMC Pentax-A 70-210mm F4 I had was really good. Sharpness, at least when I tested at close distances, wasn't as good though as more modern zooms Pentax DA 50-200mm and Tamron AF 70-300mm. Otherwise the image qua...
Posted by iceblinker on 02/11/2008 - 17:01
Pentax 70-210 Manual Focus How Good ?
Hi, Just weighing up my options for a zoom in the 70-210 range. 99% of what I take has the camera tripod mounted and lens focussed manually so, af isn't really a necessity. Sharpness and good contrast however is. The Pentax 70-210, on price, seems good value but how does it perform ? it would b...
Posted by Mannesty on 02/11/2008 - 20:42
Pentax 70-210 Manual Focus How Good ?
Avoid the Pentax-F 70-210, manual focussing is horible
Posted by gartmore on 03/11/2008 - 08:28
Pentax 70-210 Manual Focus How Good ?
Avoid the Pentax-F 70-210, manual focussing is horible It's no worse than most other F and FA lenses, in my experience. But it is a better lens optically than most other zooms of the period, and compares well with other lenses even today. G
Posted by George Lazarette on 03/11/2008 - 11:11
Pentax 70-210 Manual Focus How Good ?
What version of the 70-210? What is the full model name? Manual focusing with the old SMC Pentax-A 70-210mm F4 I had was really good. Sharpness, at least when I tested at close distances, wasn't as good though as more modern zooms Pentax DA 50-200mm and Tamron AF 70-300mm. Otherwise the image qua...
Posted by stevejcoe on 03/11/2008 - 12:56
Pentax Lenses - reliable Secondhand sellers?
Not sure you'll find a S/H 30mm f/1.4 :? Pentax gear gets snapped up pretty quickly these days :( Personally I'd prefer the SMC-DA 16-45 (although the 18-55 is fine). If you need to work in really low light, then the SMC-FA 50/1.4 can't be faulted ;) Definitely get at least one Pentax lens - Pe...
Posted by MattMatic on 03/11/2008 - 17:17
Pentax Lenses - reliable Secondhand sellers?
With camera bags I think it would be wise to buy a larger one than you think you need - you'll very soon fill that extra space with extra bits and bobs and larger ones don't usually cost a lot more than their smaller brothers and sisters. Heavier bag + more contents = more strain on your back and sh...
Posted by iceblinker on 03/11/2008 - 20:44
Pentax Lenses - reliable Secondhand sellers?
Heavier bag + more contents = more strain on your back and shoulders. Maybe I'm a weakling, but I have enough trouble with the weight of stuff I fit in the 100. You might intend only to use the extra space of a larger bag for lightweight bits & bobs, but you'll be temped to carry more lenses as w...
Posted by hefty1 on 03/11/2008 - 20:56
Pentax Lenses - reliable Secondhand sellers?
and MattMatic, wow, the website rocks Thanks :) Definitely check out www.ephotozine.com - tons of good images, advice and techniques there ;) (It's run by the same folk as this one - so you're in good hands there). Do you think it would be better for me to buy all these things now, or when the...
Posted by MattMatic on 03/11/2008 - 21:54
Pentax Lenses - reliable Secondhand sellers?
Pices91 - just a thought! I'm not sure the SMC-DA 16-45 is covered in the Pentax cash back :( You may have to go for the SMC-DA 17-70 (which is rather tempting!!) - that's definitely covered. But Chris @ SRS will help you on that ;) Matt
Posted by MattMatic on 04/11/2008 - 10:18
Club Photography, Fast Wide Angle Lens
Hi all, Im looking for some expert advice for my next purchase. I Mainly only really do club photography, dark in some places, strobes and lights in other places, difficult to use auto focus at times with smoke machines etc, you kinda get the jist.... I have the K10D with Kit lens and AF360 Flas...
Posted by TerminalFunk on 04/11/2008 - 10:56
Club Photography, Fast Wide Angle Lens
I was thinking about £450 top end. The SMC-DA 12-24 will fit perfectly. SRS have it for £499 and Pentax are giving £50 cash back ;) Matt
Posted by MattMatic on 04/11/2008 - 14:18
