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In praise of the 16-45 ed
I purchased this lens a few months ago from SRS and must say am delighted with it. Sharp clear images resolved very well and good close focus. Here are a few images for perusal.
Posted by royd63uk on 27/06/2009 - 13:35
Pentax DA* 60-250mm owners ... ?
Mike, I was at a fiesta yesterday. I took the DA*16-50mm and the DA* 60-250mm. I wish I'd taken the DA* 50-135mm as well, certainly for night shots. I found the short end of the 60-250mm just a tad too long at times. I'm going back for day 2 of the fiesta this afternoon. I'll be taking the DA*...
Posted by Mannesty on 28/06/2009 - 13:10
Pentax DA* 60-250mm owners ... ?
Don't talk about Bokeh to me at the moment okay :wink: Sometimes close to the focus point the out of focus blur becomes quite unpleasant but with portrait that's not a problem so in that aspect it might be better. The DA*60-250 surely isn't bad either with the OOF blur. For outdoors the DA*60...
Posted by Anvh on 29/06/2009 - 22:41
How is the sigma apo asp 135-400?
Paul - I took a version of this lens to Sri Lanka back in January - if you look in My Portfolio there is a shot of a pole fisherman taken with it at max zoom. Exif give you the data on aperature/shutter speed etc. I don't use it a lot but it goes with me on my travels as I can use it with my MZ-S -...
Posted by Steve Chasey on 28/06/2009 - 19:15
The classic 3 lens kit
Forgive me Robin but that's twaddle. If you are trying to educate then be precise. Er, excuse me? Twaddle? This is not a "precise" article. It is not a thesis, peer-reviewed paper, chapter in a textbook or anything similar. (All of which I know how to write, thanks very much -- and have, when app...
Posted by rparmar on 30/06/2009 - 05:03
Lens Prices...
To be honest, I don't think this is a recent problem. I think that great design and poor promotion/marketing is endemic within the corporate culture of Pentax and has been for years. Look back at all the many innovations in cameras and lenses over the years and count how many times Pentax broke n...
Posted by BODYHEAT on 12/07/2009 - 15:41
Lens Prices...
To be honest, I don't think this is a recent problem. I think that great design and poor promotion/marketing is endemic within the corporate culture of Pentax and has been for years. Look back at all the many innovations in cameras and lenses over the years and count how many times Pentax broke n...
Posted by RichardDay on 12/07/2009 - 17:36
Lens Prices...
To be honest, I don't think this is a recent problem. I think that great design and poor promotion/marketing is endemic within the corporate culture of Pentax and has been for years. Look back at all the many innovations in cameras and lenses over the years and count how many times Pentax broke n...
Posted by BODYHEAT on 12/07/2009 - 17:47
Lens Prices...
[quote:3496ace15f="BODYHEAT"]To be honest, I don't think this is a recent problem. I think that great design and poor promotion/marketing is endemic within the corporate culture of Pentax and has been for years. Look back at all the many innovations in cameras and lenses over the years and count ...
Posted by RichardDay on 12/07/2009 - 18:04
Lens Prices...
Richard Day wrote Up until recently UK prices were way below US or Australian prices, I suspect that they may level out over the next few months. Still it doesn't get away from the fact that we are all going to have to get used to higher prices than a few months ago. Maybe for some of the newer l...
Posted by stevejcoe on 12/07/2009 - 20:20
Want to try macro
I thought the Tamron 90mm Macro lens produced 1:1 macro by itself. Where does the 1:1 tube come into it? Just about any lens that is made specifically for macro work will be a very good lens. Auto focus is not necessary as the DOF available means manual focus is generally the norm. So, if you ...
Posted by Mannesty on 01/07/2009 - 19:48
Tamron 70-300 macro mode
Hi all, does the mode dial have to be set to macro when using this lens in macro mode???? No, and you'll have more control over your camera with a semi manual mode such as Av, and just as much ability to focus on a close subject. Depending on the model, I think Macro mode on the camera may even o...
Posted by iceblinker on 02/07/2009 - 16:20
Tamron 70-300 macro mode
I picked up one of these for under £80.0 + P & P back in May.
Posted by Nestos on 02/07/2009 - 20:43
Tamron 70-300 macro mode
I picked up one of these for under £80.0 + P & P back in May. Jessops were doing them for under £50 back in May :wink:
Posted by Mike-P on 02/07/2009 - 20:47
A couple of lenses I have queries about!
Hi, I have three lenses for a Spotmatic F. I was wondering if anyone could venture any opinions on quality and potential applications.... They are all screw fit. The first is a Pentax SMC Takumar 1:3.5/135 with Aroma 49mm 1A on the side of the lens. This also has a metal "sleeve" that fits ov...
Posted by Jetsam1 on 02/07/2009 - 16:17
A couple of lenses I have queries about!
(DUmb question...... If you change lenses half way through a film, would this cause the same kind of over exposure that opening the back would?) No, you can change lenses at any time. The shutter (part of the camera rather than the lens) remains closed to protect the film. I don't know enough abo...
Posted by iceblinker on 02/07/2009 - 16:29
A couple of lenses I have queries about!
(DUmb question...... If you change lenses half way through a film, would this cause the same kind of over exposure that opening the back would?)! And there are no dumb questions (but some of the answers can be pretty debateable)! :P
Posted by greynolds999 on 02/07/2009 - 16:43
A couple of lenses I have queries about!
The safe one is the Pentax Adapter K. Around £20 new, unless the price has shot up! Using the Pentax adapter will ensure you retain infinity focus.
Posted by johnriley on 02/07/2009 - 17:41
Fungus problem on SMC 75-150. Advice please.
Hi folks, I picked up an SMC M 75-150 f4 zoom a few weeks back for £11 on E Bay. I've only just had a good work out with it for the first time today. It takes really sharp photos which I'm really happy with but I can detect some limited evidence of fungal growth in the lens which I'd missed when ...
Posted by Blincodave on 02/07/2009 - 17:25
Fungus problem on SMC 75-150. Advice please.
Dave I have used this chap a few times to have M lenses repaired. I can recommend him. http://www.cam-rep.co.uk/ I have also used him on a few occasions, once to clear fungus off a M series 50mm f4 macro and the lens came back in excellent condition.
Posted by Mike-P on 02/07/2009 - 18:17
