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A question or two
Sigma is also coming with a 18-250 lens but with HSM, so it will focus faster (tamron and pentax are rather slow) and you have manual focus without using the switch on the camera. I almost never use the DA 18-250, only when I need to range. Just not a lens for me :(
Posted by Anvh on 14/03/2009 - 16:47
Which lens to get?
The 70mm is indeed a fine portrait lens although since you''ve the 50-135mm which is already quite stunning at that range comes the question of course how much would you use it? The 35mm is a standard lens and you can do landscape with that although I would go a bit wider and like you said you al...
Posted by Anvh on 15/03/2009 - 18:32
Stop, breathe and think
Lately I've buying, playing around and selling some lenses. I've realized I'm not much closer to having the lenses I really need. Some time ago I thought about what lenses I should get that really fitted my photography plus what I'd like to get to have fun with. This included: 17-70 + 55-300...
Posted by edumad on 16/03/2009 - 14:45
Stop, breathe and think
Interested in a trade? a Mint Sigma 17-70mm for your 18-250mm. :D Just bought a DA* 16-50mm so have no real need for it now. Bought a Tamron 28-300mm to bring back to Spain as this is the last time and I needed to travel light ... absolutely hate it. Hmm, cant sell that on here now then ..:lo...
Posted by Mike-P on 16/03/2009 - 15:10
Stop, breathe and think
I had (have) an oldish Tamron 24-135mm SP AF lens that is absolutely superb but I dropped it a few months ago and it seems to have somehow misaligned the internals and now everything comes out with no focus. Will prob get it fixed when I get back if its not too costly as I miss it a lot.
Posted by Mike-P on 16/03/2009 - 15:34
Stop, breathe and think
Sigma 18-125: http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&q=sigma%2018-125mm%20pentax&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf I might like one myself too, but never see any second-hand ones. The new price is rather high for what it is, I think. "How do I focus"? Sell your junk and buy some good stuff! Your initi...
Posted by iceblinker on 16/03/2009 - 16:11
Stop, breathe and think
:? You guys are right... I need to shove them on ebay and dont look back :cry:
Posted by edumad on 16/03/2009 - 19:21
Sigma vs Tamron 70-200/2.8
I got the Tamron after reading this My K10 has had a focus problem so I can’t comment on picture quality, but I would say it's not anymore noisy than the 18-55 kit lens. And the manual focus shift has worked ok.
Posted by bforbes on 17/03/2009 - 21:33
Sigma vs Tamron 70-200/2.8
Now i would buy sigma just for HSM, i couldn't see any difference on pictures unless cropping 100%, but i'm not rushing and i can wait for more and more suggestions Hi, I personaly have tried both the Sigma f2.8 and the Tamron version, and i ended up with the Tamron for two reasons firstly the tammy...
Posted by loskeran on 22/03/2009 - 13:55
DAL 50-200
Hi, chaps, I moved into the wonderful world of DSLRs a few months ago with a Samsung GX-10 and just love the instant access you get to your pix compared with film. I'm delighted with the 16-45 I bought as a main lens, although the Samsung 18-55 is a far better performer than I thought it would be...
Posted by Aero on 17/03/2009 - 12:09
Kiron 105 macro aka Lester A Dine
My Dad has one with a damaged focus mechanism, it will only go to ~1:2 but is optically stunning. I have always been very happy with my Tamron AD2 SP 90mm 2.5, it is one of my 3 sharpest lenses (the other two being a CZ Flek 35mm and SMCP-FA 50), but the Kiron makes it look like a beer bottle. ...
Posted by Mongoose on 18/03/2009 - 11:33
Kiron 105 macro aka Lester A Dine
I have the Vivitar 100mm f2.8 1:1 macro "A" made by Kiron (this was the Series 1 f2.5 before they repackaged it)and it is a superb lens, one of the best macros ever made. Made completely of metal, built like a tank .. downside is it weighs about the same and the focus takes forever to get from on...
Posted by Mike-P on 18/03/2009 - 17:58
Kiron 105 macro aka Lester A Dine
unless there turns out to be something seriously wrong with it, you just made the best lens purchase I've ever seen. I have literally turned green with envy.:shock: I'm waiting to get it ;) The seller confirmed shipping now - So it should be on its way. It seems to be a seller who are selling ...
Posted by Nimitz on 20/03/2009 - 09:14
Using 200mm lens query
There's a rule of thumb that says your shutter speed should be 1/focal length to avoid shake. So for a 50mm lens you want a shutter speed of 1/50 or faster, for a 100mm lens it'll be 1/100 or faster, for a 200mm lens 1/200 or faster, etc. A 200mm lens can usually be hand held in bright daylight b...
Posted by hefty1 on 17/03/2009 - 22:45
Using 200mm lens query
assuming the lens is auto focus things to check 1/ is the camera set to AF.S 2/ is the prog. dial set to what you want Eg."green" 3/ what is the metering mode set to 4/ Try setting the Focus mode to centre 5/ is the flash symbol "blinking" in the viewfinder
Posted by bforbes on 17/03/2009 - 22:51
Using 200mm lens query
Carl, When doing HDR images you really don't need to fork out £20 (I think that's how much they are now) for a remote. I have never used a remote for HDR, instead use the self timer. Set it for 2 secs, press the shutter release and Bob's your father's brother. Oh and if using the self timer...
Posted by paullucas on 20/03/2009 - 08:17
Using 200mm lens query
Carl, When doing HDR images you really don't need to fork out £20 (I think that's how much they are now) for a remote. I have never used a remote for HDR, instead use the self timer. Set it for 2 secs, press the shutter release and Bob's your father's brother. Oh and if using the self timer...
Posted by foxycce on 20/03/2009 - 23:20
Lens for low light,Dark scenes
o i am a noob to dslr phtography however i bought a 28-200 f3.5-5.6 lens but in low light it is very bad wont focus properly and images just look horrid,what can i do buy a vetter lens,in day light the lens is sweet as very crisp images and clean shots but low light they are appauling,whats does the...
Posted by foxycce on 17/03/2009 - 22:25
Lens for low light,Dark scenes
a prime lens might also be a solution, you can get the 50mm 1.4 very cheaply these days, surely if you don't mind manual focus. The f/1.4 allows more light to come through so you don't need to up the iso as much. There isn't really a solution for the focus, the only thing I can come up with is t...
Posted by Anvh on 18/03/2009 - 00:38
Lens for low light,Dark scenes
For low light and without additional lighting you need either a faster lens or higher ISO, or both. K or A50/1.2 (manual focus), FA50/1.4, DA*16-50/2.8, DA*50-135/2.8 are perhaps your best options.
Posted by Mannesty on 19/03/2009 - 07:29
