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Filters for Sigma 17-70
it's quite hard to explain since I don't know exactly either but there isn't so much difference between linear and cicular polariser, they filter out vertical or horizontal wave lengths so it shouldn't matter which one you use basicly and if you set them 90 degrees to each other they should block bo...
Posted by Anvh on 25/02/2009 - 15:39
16 - 45 versus 16 - 50
If you can find someone nearby who stocks them (or can make the pilgrimage to Watford), my advice is go and try them on your camera. Everyone is different and has slightly difference preferences. For example, I don't mind lugging a heavy camera around all day, others hate it. I chop and change le...
Posted by womble on 24/02/2009 - 16:14
macro and portrait all in one
Hi folks. I'm now in the market for my first serious non-kit lens purchase and looking for some advice and recommendations. I have A GX20 with the kit 18-55mm and 50-200mm lenses and a Tamron 70-300mm (although I hardly ever use this lens). I am looking for a macro lens that would also be suita...
Posted by ewen_r on 01/03/2009 - 16:22
macro and portrait all in one
The F dates back further than any need to differentiate between full frame and APS-C formats. As regards sharpness - all macro lenses should be sharp at open aperture and stopping down will really only change DOF. These are very high quality lenses for critical applications. I'm referring here to...
Posted by johnriley on 02/03/2009 - 00:11
Lens Hood for 135mm
Your lens knowledge is quite frightening, Hefty. What is your opinion on the 14mm DA? Only 'cos I hoover up old cameras and lenses from auctions and car boot sales - I give 'em all a try before I sell 'em on... :wink: Actually handled a DA14 for the first time at SRS on Saturday and was impressed...
Posted by hefty1 on 03/03/2009 - 16:57
pentax 18-55mm mark 2 for sale £55 delivered
if interested contact me, only accept paypal, lens has been used once for about ten mins, in new condition comes with box, and a hoya filter attached, box has had bar code removed so i could get cash back from pentax,
Posted by scottthehat on 04/03/2009 - 11:52
Whats this then? A new Vivitar series 1 lens. (85mm f1.4)
There was some crap put out under the old Series 1 I've got a 28-105mm zoom that's not very good and won't focus beyond about 50ft, paid quite a lot for it new about 1990. shim I’m pleased to say I have a good Series 1 28-105. From bits I’ve read there were three versions, two with 67mm filter th...
Posted by bforbes on 05/03/2009 - 19:37
Whats this then? A new Vivitar series 1 lens. (85mm f1.4)
There was some crap put out under the old Series 1 I've got a 28-105mm zoom that's not very good and won't focus beyond about 50ft, paid quite a lot for it new about 1990. shim I’m pleased to say I have a good Series 1 28-105. From bits I’ve read there were three versions, two with 67mm filter th...
Posted by shim on 05/03/2009 - 21:05
Rikenon 1.7/50
I have this exact same lens in my bag, its a good performer, good colour reproduction and decent results in low light. I too have never had any issues getting it off the camera (standard K mount lens). I only have one shot on flickr with this lens: But have some portrait shots that I have do...
Posted by isdky on 10/03/2009 - 15:00
Rikenon 1.7/50
Andrew, There is a big difference, but the kit lens shot looks diffused? Are you sure that there's not some grease on the lens or filter? The highlights on the car and postbox are diffused. I'm having trouble with focusing on the f/1.7, the long distance shots I mentioned earlier were close to...
Posted by shim on 17/03/2009 - 09:27
Rikenon 1.7/50
I didn't use a filter and I'm pretty sure that the lens is perfectly clean - but I'll check again. I did use a lens hood for both the kit and Rikenon. All we are seeing, I think, is the difference in IQ of the two lenses at f5.6. At f8, the kit lens is quite a bit sharper. The really interesti...
Posted by andrewk on 17/03/2009 - 09:46
What filter
do i need a filter on my camera lens,some people say yes deffo a uv filter other people say no whats your opinions,also if its a yes what brand you recomend its for a sigma 28-200 thanks
Posted by foxycce on 10/03/2009 - 22:46
What filter
Widely and wildly divergent opinions on this one. Do a forum search for "knee" and check out that thread. Cheers, Kris.
Posted by womble on 10/03/2009 - 22:52
What filter
A UV or skylight filter was a natural thing to put on all your lenses when shooting film. It would help with the slight blueish cast that shooting outdoors would bring on film. This is unnecessary on digital, so the only reason you would use one would be for protection. The digital sensor is ...
Posted by pschlute on 11/03/2009 - 10:57
What filter
ok great i have a hood already but think i will go for a filter just for the protection aspect
Posted by foxycce on 11/03/2009 - 11:14
What filter
What size filter does it require ?
Posted by RR on 11/03/2009 - 11:32
What filter
I don't tend to use filters for protection but if I did I'd stick with the high quality ones: Pentax (hard to find), B+W (very expensive) and Hoya (just about right). If you put a cheap filter in front of your lens you'll degrade image quality - almost like permanently shooting through a window.
Posted by hefty1 on 11/03/2009 - 11:37
What filter
Pentax filters come up every so often on ebay and I have managed to pick up a number of useful ones from there.
Posted by womble on 11/03/2009 - 16:39
What filter
I have Pentax filters, almost all SMC, for all my Pentax SMC lenses. UVs are intended to cut haze which is useful outdoors with long lenses. The only time I ever damaged a lens was when the lens fell about 8 inches onto a carpeted floor. The filter broke and damaged the front element. No protect...
Posted by gartmore on 11/03/2009 - 18:49
What filter
how about a sigma filter will this be ok?
Posted by foxycce on 11/03/2009 - 21:53
