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Moon on a stick lens buying question
I have the Pentax 17-70. It was my main lens on my recent US holiday. I am very happy with it. A bit longer would have been great but I managed most photos very well with the range. It is not weatherproof, though it is sealed at the bayonet. It does not focus as close as for instance the kit lens do...
Posted by Gwyn on 05/06/2009 - 14:08
Cheap as chips
Chips used to be cheap. In terms of lens prices, youv'e got to have eyes in the back of your head!!! The DA16-45 is a point in case, I'm considering buying one so researched prices. LCE-£249 Argos-£399.99 That's a £150 difference Who buys lenses from Argos???::roll: Regards Chris
Posted by chrissinkpen on 05/06/2009 - 23:04
50mm
The FA was designed for film cameras , so full frame and has an aperture ring and screwdrive focus. And a third to half the price of the new one! The DA was designed for digital so has no aperture ring and has a SDM focus motor . As Pentax use an APSC size sensor ( smaller than full frame) the digi...
Posted by MarkD on 07/06/2009 - 08:18
USM and DA* 50-135mm
Back on topic though it will still be under it's 2 year warranty - I assume it's 2 years?
Posted by Snootchies on 07/06/2009 - 18:58
USM and DA* 50-135mm
I have heard that if you interupt the two contacts for SDM, then the body will think it's a screw drive lens. Not sure what the best way of doing that is though. As I understand it, there is no way for a DA* lens to flip between SDM or screw drive as and when; it will always try for SDM so you ne...
Posted by bforbes on 08/06/2009 - 10:23
USM and DA* 50-135mm
I have heard that if you interupt the two contacts for SDM, then the body will think it's a screw drive lens. Not sure what the best way of doing that is though. As I understand it, there is no way for a DA* lens to flip between SDM or screw drive as and when; it will always try for SDM so you ne...
Posted by Snootchies on 08/06/2009 - 10:32
USM and DA* 50-135mm
[quote:3496ace15f="Snootchies"]I have heard that if you interupt the two contacts for SDM, then the body will think it's a screw drive lens. Not sure what the best way of doing that is though. As I understand it, there is no way for a DA* lens to flip between SDM or screw drive as and when; it wi...
Posted by stevejcoe on 08/06/2009 - 10:54
USM and DA* 50-135mm
Well, at least Kris can revert back to previous firmware (easier than breaking sdm contacts) and use screw drive AF. Though of course he's then stuck with the K10D if he wants AF from now on...
Posted by Snootchies on 08/06/2009 - 14:07
USM and DA* 50-135mm
You can still make a claim under the Sale of Goods act for upto 6 years after purchase, but only if it was reasonably expected to last that long. It is a worry with them being sealed, as we asked Chris to get a quote for us when we found out that we had (still don't know how!) scratched the front...
Posted by Unlocker on 10/06/2009 - 11:37
USM and DA* 50-135mm
I emailed them just over a week ago, no response. I phoned them yesterday and finally got some information when they rang me back about four hours later. The delay was because they have only just taken over Pentax servicing and were uncertain they could get the appropriate parts :!: Anyway, the r...
Posted by womble on 04/07/2009 - 15:06
USM and DA* 50-135mm
Doesn't sound much though 80 quid if that includes man hours as well. Quite strange they didn't know they could get the parts though :? Hopefully you have it back soon in working order and you can enjoy the lens again. ps. glad you think different Ken :D
Posted by Anvh on 04/07/2009 - 15:42
USM and DA* 50-135mm
A snippet from : The PENTAX U.K. Service Centre is unrivalled in terms of experience, expertise, technical facilities and fast turnaround times. Highly skilled factory-trained technicians using state of the art equipment and genuine PENTAX parts will restore your camera to its original specificati...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 23/08/2009 - 00:06
USM and DA* 50-135mm
Having got back to the UK I am reunited with my 50-135mm lens. It has an all new front barrel and the USM is working. I haven't tried it out for real yet. Annoyingly there is a small ?hair inside but I hope it won't impact on the images. The focus and zoom mechanisms do not seem quite so silky s...
Posted by womble on 14/09/2009 - 18:06
USM and DA* 50-135mm
Glad you've got it back Kris, after all you've been through though I trully hope the hair is'nt a problem. I've just got mine back from repair funnily enough. Hope it serves you well this time!
Posted by Snootchies on 14/09/2009 - 19:22
DA 18-70 review
Don't forget for the 17-70 you have to have a SDM compatable camera as it has no screw drive focus
Posted by bforbes on 09/06/2009 - 22:57
DA 18-70 review
It is sealed around the mount. But I stood in the pouring rain taking photos, with no ill effects to lens or camera. When you are touring you don't get the chance to go back to photograph something in better weather, and rain kind of goes with a rain forest doesn't it? I chose the 17-70 for the r...
Posted by Gwyn on 10/06/2009 - 09:10
Sweet Spot
Maybe, maybe not. f8 might be the aperture where you get best image quality, but in a portrait perhaps you want shallow DOF to put the background out of focus. Also, you might not want biting sharpness that reveals every wrinkle and defect....so f2.8 or f4 might be more appropriate.
Posted by johnriley on 09/06/2009 - 22:08
Which lens/lenses would you bring on a travel abroad?
I've been To Uluru, you will love the colours at sunset and sunrise. And also during the day, will be amzed how the "rock" will change! What do you mean "light weight Slik tripod". the 340 something? Thanks a lot guys Max The tripod i'm taking is a Slik Sprint GM, Not the most stable but it will...
Posted by Clarky on 11/06/2009 - 21:33
Which lens/lenses would you bring on a travel abroad?
Did you enjoy? Do not forget to post some photos when u can! I got back last night, fantastic trip, got some great pics which I will post when I get a chance to go through them :) BTW I decided to throw in my Sigma 10-20 along with the 3 LTDs at the last moment and I am glad I did. :wink:
Posted by Clarky on 15/06/2009 - 23:36
Which lens/lenses would you bring on a travel abroad?
Max - I've toured Australia twice and New Zealand once, and will be back next Easter (atbe). My advice based on what I used on those trips would be to take all 3 zooms. The 12-24 will be the normal walk around lens - wide enough for street scenes in towns and cover most landscape needs but have t...
Posted by Steve Chasey on 17/06/2009 - 09:08
