400mm lens
Posted 15/03/2015 - 19:27
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There are a number of 400mm primes that crop up now and again second hand, although many are quite rare. That step from 300mm to 400mm also means quite an increase in cost. The one most likely though is the Tokina 80-400mm AF zoom, which is good if stopped down but not exceptional.
Pentax have a 560mm prime which is not expensive compared to other marques, but still pricey enough for most of us. Also upcoming is the new 150-450mm zoom.
I'm waiting for the 150-450mm and just hope it will at some point be affordable!
Pentax have a 560mm prime which is not expensive compared to other marques, but still pricey enough for most of us. Also upcoming is the new 150-450mm zoom.
I'm waiting for the 150-450mm and just hope it will at some point be affordable!
Posted 15/03/2015 - 19:48
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I have heard good a bad things about Sigma 400mm primes and personally would look for the tokina/hoya versions - I did buy one but sent it back as it was full of fungus
I have an m42 NPS 400mm which is rare and takes a bit of work but I have had decent results with it
The Tokina one even with fungus gave decent results
I have an m42 NPS 400mm which is rare and takes a bit of work but I have had decent results with it
The Tokina one even with fungus gave decent results
Posted 16/03/2015 - 13:01
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I parted with a Tokina 400 f4.5 ATX (pka mount) last year for altruistic reasons rather than wanting the money or space but if you see that lens for sale it is really very good.
Bit noisy in AF but optically I loved and printed quite a number of large display prints off it which were stunning according to my fellow snappers.
Great option though
Bit noisy in AF but optically I loved and printed quite a number of large display prints off it which were stunning according to my fellow snappers.
Great option though
Daronl
Posted 17/03/2015 - 10:10
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I managed to acquire a Mint FA* 400 f5.6 recently but god was it pricey...even after some negotiation......
A few bits & Bobs
Posted 17/03/2015 - 22:46
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andy_bell wrote:
I managed to acquire a Mint FA* 400 f5.6 recently but god was it pricey...even after some negotiation......
That's not the way to get onto my christmas card list
I managed to acquire a Mint FA* 400 f5.6 recently but god was it pricey...even after some negotiation......
AKA Welshwizard/PWynneJ
Assorted Pentax/Nikon/Mamiya stuff
Assorted Pentax/Nikon/Mamiya stuff
Posted 18/03/2015 - 08:32
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Sorry guys, its currently sat next to me on my K5IIs at work waiting for something to come along worth shooting!!!
At the moment I'm spending far too much time at work, on the smallholding or fishing....
On the few test pics I took with the K3 it doesn't seem to be as sharp as the DA* 300, but I may need to adjust the front/back focus.....
At the moment I'm spending far too much time at work, on the smallholding or fishing....
On the few test pics I took with the K3 it doesn't seem to be as sharp as the DA* 300, but I may need to adjust the front/back focus.....
A few bits & Bobs
Posted 23/03/2015 - 20:49
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One for MikeP
As taken, no cropping or editing
K5IIs & FA* 400 f/5.6
As taken, no cropping or editing
K5IIs & FA* 400 f/5.6
A few bits & Bobs
Posted 16/04/2015 - 14:48
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I have an FA*400 in mint condition I want to sale. Send me a PM if you are interested
This could be a better illustration on how this lens is fine
This could be a better illustration on how this lens is fine
Posted 16/04/2015 - 15:12
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If you want to sell your lens, then it will be noticed better in the Classified Ads forum.
Best regards, John
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