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Tokina AT-X 80-400 zoom ring uneveness
I was recently lucky to win a Tokina AT-X 80-400mm series 1 lens om evil-bay, and I picked it up at the post office today. The lens is more or less in mint condition, the only pronounced place where one can find evidence of use is in the filter treads. But - the zoom ring action is a bit uneven, esp...
Posted by bjolester on 28/07/2011 - 17:07
Pentax 12-24mm bottom of class
However if you know what you're looking for, reviews and forums are valuable sources of information. Also pays dividends to get to know the loco's so to speak.. There are a few idiots on every forum, you SHOULD listen to, even if you have to filter out a lot dirt to find the gold nuggets of informat...
Posted by Don on 03/08/2011 - 14:40
Pentax 12-24mm bottom of class
Don't you Guys ever sleep? We all have our favourites - be it Cars, Cameras or Lenses - If the price is right, it does what you want - buy it. If you subsequently fall out of love with it - sell it on:D:D:D I would not go for the 12-24 as I already have the 10-17 fisheye and a Pentax A 15mm. I t...
Posted by Don on 04/08/2011 - 10:23
Ultra Wide Lenses and reality distortion?
Photoshop. Or the slimming filter on Pentax cameras.
Posted by johnriley on 02/08/2011 - 18:53
Pentax-M 28mm f3.5 SMC
I've just bought a Pentax-M 28mm f3.5 from ebay for £28, including original hard case, Pentax Skylight filter and both lens caps. The lens hasn't arrived yet, but looked in good condition (fingers crossed). I would be interested for views on the price paid and the quality of this lens as I have re...
Posted by davidstorm on 06/08/2011 - 22:11
Pentax-M 28mm f3.5 SMC
Well, I just received the Pentax-M 28mm f3.5, purchased from ebay for £28. I am happy to report that it is in absolutely mint condition, not a mark on it and complete with original hard case and genuine Pentax Skylight Filter. I've just taken a few test shots with it at f5.6 and wow, this is one s...
Posted by davidstorm on 10/08/2011 - 20:01
My disaster/nightmare lens story...
Here is my disaster/nightmare story... :evil: (I have kept all names of companies/people out of this, as it is still ongoing, but needed to let off steam and tell someone! :roll:) My DA*60-250mm lens was playing up, I don't use it a lot, so when I needed it, took it out my bag and the focus wa...
Posted by alig on 13/08/2011 - 11:20
My disaster/nightmare lens story...
While you have my sympathy and I know none of this is in anyway your fault .. why would you leave a filter on the lens when sending it off for service/repair? Anyway, on the bright side you should get a brand new lens with another 2 year warranty :D I gently opened the cap, glass fell out, m...
Posted by Mike-P on 13/08/2011 - 13:04
My disaster/nightmare lens story...
Thanks for all the replies. The more I think about it... too right! As techno-t says above, if I had dropped the lens, my insurers would be paying out. I did notice it made a funny mechanical gear noise when zooming from 60-100mm. :shock: I will put this all down on paper and send off with ...
Posted by alig on 13/08/2011 - 14:57
My disaster/nightmare lens story...
I never use a filter unless there is a reason for it. The best protection for filters is the cases they are shipped in, and the best protection for lenses is a rigid lens hood.... and careful handling. and yes, take the time to write down every detail, and ask for a replacement. Paper trails are ...
Posted by Don on 13/08/2011 - 15:01
My disaster/nightmare lens story...
Thanks Don, I always use a hood too. Looks like a case of 'belt & braces' overkill. :) I have e-mailed the company images of the damage too. it is a crapshoot there are people with stories where the filter saves the lens... problem for me is that there are just as many if not more stories like yo...
Posted by Don on 13/08/2011 - 15:16
My disaster/nightmare lens story...
Filter off - unless I'm using it for it's purpose (Polariser) - and hood on.
Posted by JohnX on 13/08/2011 - 15:24
My disaster/nightmare lens story...
The only lens I keep a filter on is my DA 55-300, and that is literally just to keep the dust off it! I posted a thread a few months ago when I first got the lens about how the front element attracts dust like a magnet. Everybody seemed to think that was a bit strange at the time. Well, strange as i...
Posted by MarkTaylor on 15/08/2011 - 18:24
The Best Value Pentax Lens?
I bought a mint 28mm f3.5 M series for £28 recently, with original hard case and genuine Pentax Skylight filter. Not sure if this represents the same sort of bargain as your K series 35mm, but from tests I've done so far this also seems to be a very sharp and contrasty lens. Regards David:P
Posted by davidstorm on 22/08/2011 - 23:21
Lens - decisions decisions (wrong ones)
Another vote for the Tamron 17-50 being incredibly sharp, at all focal lengths. This has been noted in reviews as well. With my one maximum sharpness is at f5.6, but even f2.8 is decently sharp. Some people say it is sharper overall than the vastly more expensive Pentax 16-50. I also had the wobb...
Posted by thoughton on 25/08/2011 - 13:17
Polarising filter Tamron 10-24mm
Polariser: Because of the size required 77mm (thin and/or pro) this filter seem very expensive. I've read somewhere its recommended it is used all the time. Could I get away with a cheaper ie thicker standard filter. Anyone used the standard thickness on this lens or the Hoya dual filter UV/Polaris...
Posted by tyronet2000 on 24/08/2011 - 10:05
Polarising filter Tamron 10-24mm
You don't want a polariser on all the time. Some togs advocate use of a UV filter for lens protection.
Posted by JohnX on 24/08/2011 - 10:52
Polarising filter Tamron 10-24mm
You don't want a polariser on all the time. Some togs advocate use of a UV filter for lens protection. That is what I thought. Will look at uv filters and maybe send Santa a letter regarding polariser. :)
Posted by tyronet2000 on 24/08/2011 - 10:57
Polarising filter Tamron 10-24mm
I'm not sure a polariser is a good idea on an ultrawide lens anyway. I've never tried it, but as I understand it, the polarising effect will vary across the frame, so in a landscape, you'll end up with light/dark patches in the sky. This is because the degree of polarisation produced by the ...
Posted by sorted78 on 24/08/2011 - 21:00
Polarising filter Tamron 10-24mm
Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm 1/60 f7.1 with 77mm Pro CPL I don't keep it on all the time as it is like an ND filter and in low light will restrict your speed. I forgot I had it on for this one and wondered why the viewfinder was dark. Not sure where the CPL was turned to and its just what happens ...
Posted by dougf8 on 24/08/2011 - 21:28
