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Windolene
:lol: Have to be careful since most Islay Malts tend to leave a permanent 85b filter effect etched into the front element. I've found that 5 minute old Macallan works perfectly (there IS such a thing and I have tasted it) although it is officially 'British Spirit' and not 'Scotch Whisky'.
Posted by gartmore on 04/09/2010 - 15:30
Which Wide angle ?
I think that makes sense - I remember reading somewhere that my 18mm lens is about 27mm in compact terms - not sure whether this is true ? Actually, there is no way that a compact would start at 27mm for a wide angle! However, manufacturers often mark their lenses for compacts with focal lengths th...
Posted by JonSchick on 06/09/2010 - 13:21
What is better?
Hello I bought a Tokina RMC 400mm F5.6 manual focus lens but it had to be returned due to fungus. Even with fungus this produced some good photo's and was useable without a tripod (not all the time though). It is a manual focus lens and may show up some fringing though. This lens can be foun...
Posted by Stuey on 06/09/2010 - 22:29
What lens in range 28-90mm?
I have the Sigma 28-105 f2.8-f4 which is decent. It's sharp especially in the middle ranges, but the colours are a bit cold. Very short focus throw so fast AF but useless MF. Fairly heavy barrel distortion at 28mm, and 72mm filter ring.
Posted by thoughton on 11/09/2010 - 01:53
Any advice on choosing a AF teleconverter?
I don't know if you realize it or not, but the Tamron 500mm mirror was designed to have the Tamron UV filter in front of it. There is a test somewhere on the web and the resolution was actually higher with the filter. The only problem is the filters are very rare.
Posted by Algernon on 16/09/2010 - 18:51
Any advice on choosing a AF teleconverter?
I don't know if you realize it or not, but the Tamron 500mm mirror was designed to have the Tamron UV filter in front of it. There is a test somewhere on the web and the resolution was actually higher with the filter. The only problem is the filters are very rare. Was that in addition to the rear fi...
Posted by ISO on 16/09/2010 - 19:09
Any advice on choosing a AF teleconverter?
I've never had the Tamron 500mm, but 82mm stick in my mind, so I'm sure it would have been a front filter. It probably had a special anti-ghost type coating so I wouldn't think any make would do. I wouldn't think the rear filters would have been used in the test. EDIT: Found the page that refe...
Posted by Algernon on 16/09/2010 - 19:56
Pentax/Samsung 12-24 - who uses a polariser?
I've used a polariser on a Sigma 10-20: sometimes you get uneven darkening of the sky, depending on the angle to the sun, but with the sun behind you it works fine. It also works well for controlling reflections, and is great for cloudy skies. As long as you use a thin one, like and don't try and...
Posted by aliengrove on 22/09/2010 - 21:07
Pentax/Samsung 12-24 - who uses a polariser?
i use these with mine and they work great! try New Professional 77mm 3pc Lighting Filter Kit (UV, FLD, CPL) For ANY 77 mm Lens from £11.60 yes its from amazon but they are ok really i would have these then buy a new lens if i Scratched it :D
Posted by puma on 22/09/2010 - 21:32
Pentax/Samsung 12-24 - who uses a polariser?
Well I've just taken Jon up on the Marumi - looking forward to some decent weather to give the lens & filter a good tryout
Posted by simonkit on 23/09/2010 - 19:20
Pentax/Samsung 12-24 - who uses a polariser?
I have one CP filter that fits all my lenses having filter threads of 49mm - 77mm. It's a 105mm diameter slim Heliopan and fits the Lee filter holder. With a bunch of adapters, it'll fit any lens, including the Samtax 12-24mm and Sigma 10-20mm.
Posted by Mannesty on 23/09/2010 - 22:57
Pentax/Samsung 12-24 - who uses a polariser?
I'm just trying to imagine a 105mm filter on my 40mm pancake... :shock:
Posted by womble on 24/09/2010 - 06:29
Pentax/Samsung 12-24 - who uses a polariser?
I'm just trying to imagine a 105mm filter on my 40mm pancake... :shock: It does look a bit OTT sometimes. :lol:
Posted by Mannesty on 24/09/2010 - 10:13
Pentax/Samsung 12-24 - who uses a polariser?
I noticed that SRS sells Kenko's 77mm circular polariser on e-bay for 24.99 gbp (item n. 200523542623). Any reason not to buy this? It's a very good price but almost certainly a "standard" filter in that it won't be ultra-thin profile (to avoid vignetting on UWA lenses) and the coatings are likely t...
Posted by JonSchick on 26/09/2010 - 09:17
Pentax/Samsung 12-24 - who uses a polariser?
It's a very good price but almost certainly a "standard" filter in that it won't be ultra-thin profile (to avoid vignetting on UWA lenses) and the coatings are likely to be the equivalent of a standard "Hoya" (in fact, it may well be a rebadged standard Hoya) rather than the "Pro" ranges. Thanks Jon...
Posted by giofi on 26/09/2010 - 12:14
Pentax/Samsung 12-24 - who uses a polariser?
For people interested, there is a good detailed comparison test of circ polarisers on the LensTip website. I suspect that Kenko are identical to Hoya - Kenko Pro 1 filters in the States are rebadged Hoya's. I wouldn't hesitate at the SRS price unless I knew I wanted a Pro filter.
Posted by JonSchick on 26/09/2010 - 13:40
Pentax DA 18-135mm and 62mm, Unusual?
donot know whether you have noticed this about the newly released lens. 62mm filter size seems a little bit unusual. Lens manufacturers tend to keep the filter size consistent. e.g. traditional size for pentax lenes are 52mm, 58mm, 67mm, 77mm. apart from DA 18-250mm which is OEM'ed by Tamron, i have...
Posted by brightstone on 24/09/2010 - 22:41
Pentax DA 18-135mm and 62mm, Unusual?
Weirdly the only lens I have which takes 62mm filters is an old Tokina AT-X 28-85mm. Don't suppose Tokina may have had something to do with it? I remember reading that Hoya make their glass... I love the way that Pentax have gone back to the 52mm filter for their kit lenses. Just like the origina...
Posted by Dangermouse on 24/09/2010 - 23:28
Pentax DA 18-135mm and 62mm, Unusual?
I love the way that Pentax have gone back to the 52mm filter for their kit lenses. Just like the original K series! :lol: Apart from the fact that I now now trying to track down Pentax filters in that size... ;) Those and 58mm for the 135mm f/2.5. Yes I know, I can (and do) use other makes but it ...
Posted by womble on 24/09/2010 - 23:50
Pentax DA 18-135mm and 62mm, Unusual?
My Minolta 24-105mm is 62mm. Nikkor std small filter size is 52mm so plenty of choices for quality filters. WRT Pentax filters, back in 93, I was rummaging through a Friday morning market in Ruwi, Oman. There on the floor, was a tatty cardboard box full of Pentax filters and adapter rings! Th...
Posted by K10D on 25/09/2010 - 00:01
