advice on lens
Posted 05/07/2011 - 16:17
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Can't open link Jaqui, what lens is it? This chart helps with lens compatibility, but of course all Pentax mount (PK or PKA lenses) are usable to some degree. http://www.mosphotos.com/PentaxLensCompatibility.html
Posted 05/07/2011 - 16:47
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Not the best lens in the world......but fit for purpose...and a starting lens
Z-1p, K-1, P50
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
Posted 05/07/2011 - 16:58
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thanks, so is it an old lens, made for film? would I notice a difference using it? sorry Im being a bit clueless when it comes to lenses
jacqui
Posted 05/07/2011 - 17:39
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Hi Jacqui
Do a quick Google on Parkers Photgraphic. they are in Woolston - your side of Southampton, and have several Pentax fit AF lenses in stock. They look like they all date fromn the film era - but they will work on an *istD.
Could be a cheap way of working out what lenses you really need.
Geoff
Do a quick Google on Parkers Photgraphic. they are in Woolston - your side of Southampton, and have several Pentax fit AF lenses in stock. They look like they all date fromn the film era - but they will work on an *istD.
Could be a cheap way of working out what lenses you really need.
Algernon wrote:
The same site has a:
Contax 139 c/w 50mm f1.7 Zeiss Planar T* lens for £100
The lens alone must be worth that?
Probably - if you have a Contax/Yashica body, without a lens, and want to go back to film. I have the f1.8 50mm Planar (from a Rollei SL35E) sitting in my box of junk, along with a half dead Rollei, and some more QBM lenses. I just wish I could get £100 for it, or even half that.The same site has a:
Contax 139 c/w 50mm f1.7 Zeiss Planar T* lens for £100
The lens alone must be worth that?
Geoff
Water can wear away a stone - but it can't cook lunch
X-5
istDS
K2000
P50.
Lenses Digital: 50-200, 18-55 KAF: 28-80.
Lenses KA & K: SMC-KA f2.0, SMC-K f1.4, SMC-K f1.7 Tokina KA 28-70 , SMC Pentax 70-210 F4, Sigma KA 75-300 , Hanimex 500mm Mirror, and the Tamron Adaptall-2 stuff.
and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
X-5
istDS
K2000
P50.
Lenses Digital: 50-200, 18-55 KAF: 28-80.
Lenses KA & K: SMC-KA f2.0, SMC-K f1.4, SMC-K f1.7 Tokina KA 28-70 , SMC Pentax 70-210 F4, Sigma KA 75-300 , Hanimex 500mm Mirror, and the Tamron Adaptall-2 stuff.
and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
Posted 05/07/2011 - 18:59
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DoctorJeff wrote:
Geoff
Leitax do a converter for the Contax (probably AE mount) for about 58 Euros. I don't really want a 50mm, but an 85mm would be worth converting. linkAlgernon wrote:
The same site has a:
Contax 139 c/w 50mm f1.7 Zeiss Planar T* lens for £100
The lens alone must be worth that?
Probably - if you have a Contax/Yashica body, without a lens, and want to go back to film. I have the f1.8 50mm Planar (from a Rollei SL35E) sitting in my box of junk, along with a half dead Rollei, and some more QBM lenses. I just wish I could get £100 for it, or even half that.The same site has a:
Contax 139 c/w 50mm f1.7 Zeiss Planar T* lens for £100
The lens alone must be worth that?
Geoff
A Contax 85mm f/1.4 sold recently on ebay for £360 link
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 05/07/2011 - 19:41
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That's a good price for that lens Jacqui - I sold one of those 2 weeks ago for £65
Worked perfectly well for a budget lens on my K20D. It will never win any IQ awards but perfectly usable - especially if you avoid the extremes. The good news is at that price - if you didn't like it - you should be able to resell without loss
Carl
Worked perfectly well for a budget lens on my K20D. It will never win any IQ awards but perfectly usable - especially if you avoid the extremes. The good news is at that price - if you didn't like it - you should be able to resell without loss
Carl
No matter how many lenses I have owned - I have always needed just one more
Posted 05/07/2011 - 20:06
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Algernon wrote:
Yes, the original Contax lenses were good. But, you mentioned a Contax 139 which is a Yashica, styled by Porsche, with a Yashica designed mount, and a Contax badge. Similarly the Planar lens was German designed, but - dependant on its age - probably built by Yashica. Some of the early DDR produced lenses were Contax designs, built in a former Contax factory, and of Contax quality. Others would not even make good bookends.DoctorJeff wrote:
Geoff
Leitax do a converter for the Contax (probably AE mount) for about 58 Euros. Algernon wrote:
The same site has a:
Contax 139 c/w 50mm f1.7 Zeiss Planar T* lens for £100
The lens alone must be worth that?
Probably - if you have a Contax/Yashica body, without a lens, and want to go back to film. I have the f1.8 50mm Planar (from a Rollei SL35E) sitting in my box of junk, along with a half dead Rollei, and some more QBM lenses. I just wish I could get £100 for it, or even half that.The same site has a:
Contax 139 c/w 50mm f1.7 Zeiss Planar T* lens for £100
The lens alone must be worth that?
Geoff
At least my Planar is honest - it's marked "Zeiss by Rollei"
Geoff
Water can wear away a stone - but it can't cook lunch
X-5
istDS
K2000
P50.
Lenses Digital: 50-200, 18-55 KAF: 28-80.
Lenses KA & K: SMC-KA f2.0, SMC-K f1.4, SMC-K f1.7 Tokina KA 28-70 , SMC Pentax 70-210 F4, Sigma KA 75-300 , Hanimex 500mm Mirror, and the Tamron Adaptall-2 stuff.
and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
X-5
istDS
K2000
P50.
Lenses Digital: 50-200, 18-55 KAF: 28-80.
Lenses KA & K: SMC-KA f2.0, SMC-K f1.4, SMC-K f1.7 Tokina KA 28-70 , SMC Pentax 70-210 F4, Sigma KA 75-300 , Hanimex 500mm Mirror, and the Tamron Adaptall-2 stuff.
and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
Posted 05/07/2011 - 20:34
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jacqui2 wrote:
thanks, so is it an old lens, made for film? would I notice a difference using it? sorry Im being a bit clueless when it comes to lenses
A lens made for film, i.e. the 35mm format, will always be usable on a digital camera. It's the other way that may be a problem.
thanks, so is it an old lens, made for film? would I notice a difference using it? sorry Im being a bit clueless when it comes to lenses
Best regards
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Posted 05/07/2011 - 20:51
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All you need to know about using lenses intended for film on digital is that they will have a different field of view. The Pentax DSLR sensors are smaller than a frame of 35mm film, so a 28mm lens is no longer a wide angle one (hence why your kit lens is an 18-55mm, roughly equivalent to the 28-80mm used on film).
Inversely, most of the DA lenses are designed to cover the smaller sensor and will vignette if used on a 35mm film body. A few are ok, such as the DA 35mm f2.4, DA 40mm and DA 70mm. Others may also work, but those are the three I've either tried myself or seen evidence of.
Inversely, most of the DA lenses are designed to cover the smaller sensor and will vignette if used on a 35mm film body. A few are ok, such as the DA 35mm f2.4, DA 40mm and DA 70mm. Others may also work, but those are the three I've either tried myself or seen evidence of.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
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