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16-45 to 16-50
The DA16-45 is an excellent all-rounder. Personally I don't the bokeh that much, but otherwise is a very good lens. The DA*16-50 is a different beast altogether. It's substantially heavier, has a lovely bokeh, and a very nice rendering. It does suffer from quite a bit of purple fringing - it's ne...
Posted by MattMatic on 07/10/2014 - 08:49
16-45 to 16-50
I find the 16-45mm sharpest wide open (i.e. f/4) only in the middle ranges, say 24-35mm. At either end it is much sharper at f/5.6. One nice thing about the 16-45mm is just good a close-up lens it is. I like that it uses 67mm filters because I often pair it with the 60-250mm, giving me a lightweight...
Posted by MJSfoto1956 on 07/10/2014 - 18:42
Da 12-24 or sigma 10-20 F3.5
Thanks Jules, that`s quite helpful. cant image you got all of these. the only thing bothers me is 82mm diameter of sigma 10-20 F3.5. i got a progrey filter holder system and can be work with 77mm polarizer.if i turn to 82mm, the 82mm polarizer must be another big cost. DA12-24 in uk is really expen...
Posted by Zheng on 08/10/2014 - 22:43
Fast upgrade to Kit lens - advice sought
I have owned a DA17-70 and liked it very much indeed - great colours, great contrast, nice bokeh. The only downside for me with this lens was that focussing was a little variable with some bodies, especially my K-5, but this may have been more due to the camera than the lens. I sold the DA17-70 an...
Posted by davidstorm on 08/11/2014 - 14:04
Release date??
Anyone happen to have either a definitive release date or even a general ballpark date for the... Pentax HD PENTAX DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens ?? This will most likely be the second best WR lens which (once released) will be on the market for PK. Take a glance at that front filter size ...
Posted by 50mpCMOS on 28/11/2014 - 20:02
Travelling
Maybe a 1.4x Pz T/C - my Kenko version works quite well with the 18-135 when I need a bit more reach. Took those two & 10-20 Sigma last year. Maybe also a polarizer and a No 1 CU lens + filter adapters - didn't need anything else!
Posted by jeallen01 on 29/11/2014 - 11:03
Travelling
Maybe a 1.4x Pz T/C - my Kenko version works quite well with the 18-135 when I need a bit more reach. Took those two & 10-20 Sigma last year. Maybe also a polarizer and a No 1 CU lens + filter adapters - didn't need anything else! FYI, I took the K-30 with the AA adapter because it has the smallest...
Posted by jeallen01 on 29/11/2014 - 18:29
Macro and Wide Angle front Convertors
For the zoom lens mentioned in the starting of this thread post... The most economical item in TWO different ways would be to use a front end lens filter. One can purchase them in single filters or sets; from +1 to +10, in some cases well beyond ten. And depending upon the filter size selected...
Posted by 50mpCMOS on 07/12/2014 - 22:56
Macro and Wide Angle front Convertors
For the zoom lens mentioned in the starting of this thread post... The most economical item in TWO different ways would be to use a front end lens filter. One can purchase them in single filters or sets; from +1 to +10, in some cases well beyond ten. And depending upon the filter size selected...
Posted by davidrobinson on 07/12/2014 - 23:03
77mm 1.8 limited lens
A lot of people out there (in general) like to "weigh" the options for lenses in both size and weight. I personally prefer to toss both of those options; I go for best optics and preferably best apertures = which means typically sacrificing both size and weight. The Pentax limited glass is above ...
Posted by 50mpCMOS on 19/12/2014 - 18:41
Landscape Lens recommendations?
There are so many different approaches you can us for landscapes it is difficult to recommend a single lens. For example, I love my old Pentax-M 28mm F3.5, it's very sharp but not a flexible as a zoom. I also liked the Pentax 16-45 when I owned one. The DA17-70 was very good too, but tended to vi...
Posted by davidstorm on 20/12/2014 - 19:52
One Lens to travel?
I have quite a few Pentax and some 3rd party lenses, I use them sometimes. But I always come back to my favorite Pentax SMC-F 35 - 70 f3.5to 4.5 macro lens. It is always sharp and clean at every focal length. It is light, quite rugged . The macro is not bad and it was very inexpensive. The foca...
Posted by Horst on 27/01/2015 - 13:06
50-135 DA*
I have a question about how people use this lens. I find this lens to be super prone to flaring. Do the users of this lens operate it without a UV filter to prevent this? Do others have the same issues with this lens? Of all the lenses I have, I have a few, this one is the worst for looking into li...
Posted by VividArt on 02/02/2015 - 21:43
50-135 DA*
Always used it with a hood and never with a filter I always thought flares where we'll controlled with this lens.
Posted by cabstar on 02/02/2015 - 22:13
50-135 DA*
Hello, I do use the hood - always. It's worked well with the sun at my back, like really well, but for sunsets or portraiture with the sun behind the subject. Flaring. Must be the filter... JMD
Posted by VividArt on 02/02/2015 - 22:19
50-135 DA*
I would never use this lens with a filter, I suspect this to be the primary cause of the problem. I've never seen any flaring with my 50-135. Regards David
Posted by davidstorm on 03/02/2015 - 00:05
50-135 DA*
Hello, Thanks for your reply. I guess I should dare to remove the filter....I know a guy that bought some aftermarket hood that was much bigger for his 50-135. Yeah the 16-45 was great for that, great lens. The lens that impresses me is the da15 f4 for direct sunlight. Quite an impressive lens in...
Posted by VividArt on 03/02/2015 - 10:11
Full spec on 2 new Pentax lenses plus Japanese pricing
Looks Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm like the will be £2000 http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/lenses/pentax-lenses/pentax-k-mount-lenses/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa-150-450mm-f4-5-5-6-ed-dc-aw-lens.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Posted by Chris@SRSWATFORD on 05/02/2015 - 20:04
full frame with old lenses
No way, I knew this would happen. If I go ff I have to say goodbye to my sdm 16-50. My god, that is a real problem No because you can still use it in crop mode (although you won't get the benefit of FF). If the new body is 36MP with no AA filter then you should basically be getting a 15.4mp K-5IIs.
Posted by Mike-P on 05/02/2015 - 22:56
full frame with old lenses
I understand that. But then what would be the point in getting FF if I am going to use my old da lenses. That means more money down the track for a 1500$ lens that'll be just as good as the 16-50 on the ff. More money. BuggerNo way, I knew this would happen. If I go ff I have to say goodbye to my sd...
Posted by mattox on 06/02/2015 - 08:00
