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The Sigma 17-70 vs Pentax DA 17-70 debate (again - sorry)
I would love to hear a convincing argument for the massive price hikes. Regards mm Mr Wu-Hoo, Pentax's marketing man, read an article in the Wall Street Journal, tranlated into Japanese by a person on work-experience, which said that the pound sterling was kaput, and would be worth only 25% of its ...
Posted by George Lazarette on 11/07/2009 - 00:26
Sigma 150-500mm APO DG
I have now had this lens for about 3 weeks and just had to let you all know I am loving it :) In fact with some of my bird shots I am having to back way or zoom out to get the right composition .. It took me a few sessions to get used to the feel of it and using it but I think I am almost there n...
Posted by PeteWelshPhotography on 10/07/2009 - 23:37
Sigma 150-500mm APO DG
well mike i will hopefully get my k20 and my 150-500mm back from sigma this week, but i still cant see it beating the 170-500mm for sharpness,
Posted by scottthehat on 11/07/2009 - 09:54
Have I made a mistake
I recently spent a fairly large sum of money on a DA*60-250f4 lens. I shoot a lot of sport and am currently disappointed with the focusing speed when combined with my K10d. Shooting for example football, and when a player is running towards me the focus is always behind the play. Maybe I shoul...
Posted by mike3legs on 10/07/2009 - 23:46
Have I made a mistake
How do other people find the focus speed on this lens? Not very fast on my K10D to be honest. I bought mine with the K-7 in mind though, and the fact it was cheap(ish) at the time.
Posted by Mike-P on 11/07/2009 - 09:30
Have I made a mistake
You could just lie through your back teeth ... oh no, sorry Barrie has already suggested that.
Posted by Mike-P on 11/07/2009 - 11:59
Have I made a mistake
You are using continuous AF? Pretty much. I use the AF button on the back of the camera. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I found the Bigma focused quicker.
Posted by mike3legs on 11/07/2009 - 20:03
Have I made a mistake
Am I correct in thinking if I have firmware 1.3 then the supersonic focusing is working. I can't remember, but I think so. Basically, SDM is silent, whereas normal AF is quite noisy; you can hear the focus motor whirring. There is a noticeable difference. However, Oggy's experience is interesti...
Posted by George Lazarette on 11/07/2009 - 21:28
Have I made a mistake
You are using continuous AF? Pretty much. I use the AF button on the back of the camera. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I found the Bigma focused quicker. Did you understand the question Mike? I meant have you got the camera set to AFC and not AFS, you need AFC for moving subjects. Also, I...
Posted by fatspider on 12/07/2009 - 11:13
Have I made a mistake
Do you have a photo for us, it can of course be that it is out of focus but it can also be blur or something else.
Posted by Anvh on 12/07/2009 - 11:28
Have I made a mistake
I meant have you got the camera set to AFC and not AFS, you need AFC for moving subjects. Yes - Using AFC. I've pretty much got the camera set to this constantly. Also, If you are using the AF button are you keeping the AF button pressed down as you press the shutter? otherwise the camera will at...
Posted by mike3legs on 12/07/2009 - 16:28
Have I made a mistake
There is of course some lag when pressing the button and when you press the button the focusing stop as well and when using the lens at 250mm wide open you won't have a lot of dof so it must be quite precise. Also the AF seems to always just lag a bit behind the subject, it only refocus when the su...
Posted by Anvh on 12/07/2009 - 16:37
Have I made a mistake
It seems your doing everything right, whats the focusing like with static subjects? try a few test shots with the lens wide open at 250mm, just to make sure its not the lens thats not back focusing. Other options would be to meet up with another user in your area and try the lens on another body ...
Posted by fatspider on 12/07/2009 - 17:04
so the pentax 18-55 wr lens Whos getting one
I am expecting one today from Adorama. Just back from 16 days in France with beautiful weather, but the 18-55 WR will be great insurance on my next trip...and as a backup for most trips in New England, too!
Posted by Asahi on 28/07/2009 - 14:45
Samsung 12-24mm F4
Me too! I will drive there and collect them for forum members! :lol: That would be great richard, count me in if you do, the only snag to that is as they are a duty free outlet, access to the store could be restricted to those in the boarding lounge. I havent been through heathrow recently so I c...
Posted by shim on 12/07/2009 - 13:45
Samsung 12-24mm F4
At that price for that lens, a cheap ticket would alone be worth it, never mind actually going on the journey! :wink: Might look a bit suspicious walking back through customs weighed down with lenses :lol: shim
Posted by shim on 12/07/2009 - 17:41
Samsung 12-24mm F4
I'm not sure if Heathrow do it, but I've been to airports where you can purchase items & then collect them on your return. You'll just need to find the cheapest fare to a non-EU country & take a day trip :) Then when you get back, drive round & hand over your reciept & fill your boot with lenses.
Posted by RR on 12/07/2009 - 18:11
Samsung 12-24mm F4
Are forum members going to chip in for someone to go on an internal return flight, coming back with an armful of lenses? You crazy lot! Mind you I'd do it if I lived near Heathrow!
Posted by Pentaxophile on 13/07/2009 - 13:38
Samsung 12-24mm F4
Are forum members going to chip in for someone to go on an internal return flight, coming back with an armful of lenses? You crazy lot! Mind you I'd do it if I lived near Heathrow! London to Edinburgh same day return Friday 17th from Terminal 5 £174 including taxes, if anyone is up for it. Steve
Posted by stevejcoe on 13/07/2009 - 14:06
Samsung 12-24mm F4
Hum, that’s about £10 for each of the 17 lenses! But if Amin’s insider at Heathrow comes through it might not be necessary. Might be a bit of a challenge fitting 17 boxes into carry on luggage. I believe that in the past, larger items could be sent to a UK address providing VAT was paid. That would ...
Posted by stevejcoe on 13/07/2009 - 14:23
