Dream collection
Posted 04/09/2010 - 11:36
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Another vote for the DFA 100mm macro from me. Having said that, the 35mm DA Ltd macro is a beaut, although in macro terms I find it works best for stationary things you can get close to..., like flowers, rather than small scaredy things like bugs...
Dream four lens set up? That is a tough one. If forced to choose now I would probably go with the K7 and DA 21 ltd, DA 35 ltd, DA* 50-135, and DA* 200... am I allowed to also slip in a 1.5X teleconverter? ... (and a 540 flash while I think about it...)
Ask me tomorrow and the answer will probably be different...
Regards
Dream four lens set up? That is a tough one. If forced to choose now I would probably go with the K7 and DA 21 ltd, DA 35 ltd, DA* 50-135, and DA* 200... am I allowed to also slip in a 1.5X teleconverter? ... (and a 540 flash while I think about it...)
Ask me tomorrow and the answer will probably be different...
Regards
Posted 04/09/2010 - 14:35
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As far as macro goes, I don't think you can go far wrong with any of the 90-100mm macros!
Dream set up might be:
(K5?)
DA15ltd
FA31ltd
DFA100mmWR
DA*60-250
I'd probably also get an 18-55mm WR to fill in the gaps a bit and complement the (K5?)'s weather sealing. I'd be prepared to dig into my own pockets for that!
Dream set up might be:
(K5?)
DA15ltd
FA31ltd
DFA100mmWR
DA*60-250
I'd probably also get an 18-55mm WR to fill in the gaps a bit and complement the (K5?)'s weather sealing. I'd be prepared to dig into my own pockets for that!
Posted 04/09/2010 - 15:07
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Algernon wrote:
Well if money's no object...... put me down for
one of EVERYTHING!!!
Don't be greedy Well if money's no object...... put me down for
one of EVERYTHING!!!
You were told one body and 4 lenses so come on - be brave and decide what you would have
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 04/09/2010 - 15:10
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techno-terminator wrote:
You were told one body and 4 lenses so come on - be brave and decide what you would have
In that case, get a 645D and set of rare special edition FALtd lenses, and then you can sell them and get everything you want... + a yacht
Algernon wrote:
Well if money's no object...... put me down for
one of EVERYTHING!!!
Don't be greedy Well if money's no object...... put me down for
one of EVERYTHING!!!
You were told one body and 4 lenses so come on - be brave and decide what you would have
Posted 04/09/2010 - 15:12
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let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 04/09/2010 - 15:42
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just bought a lottery ticket so...
a complete set of DA ltds
A 645d
Leica M9 and standard lens
a complete set of DA ltds
A 645d
Leica M9 and standard lens
Ken
We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole. - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole. - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 04/09/2010 - 16:00
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gartmore wrote:
Leica M9 and standard lens
The rule was Pentax only Leica M9 and standard lens
There is the FA43 limited in the Leica mount though
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 05/09/2010 - 10:45
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gartmore wrote:
just bought a lottery ticket so...
a complete set of DA ltds
A 645d
Leica M9 and standard lens
Well the lottery ticket came up last night but £10 isn't going to very far
just bought a lottery ticket so...
a complete set of DA ltds
A 645d
Leica M9 and standard lens
Ken
We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole. - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole. - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 05/09/2010 - 11:09
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K7, DA 12-24mm, FA 31, FA 43, DA* 50-135mm.
It was real hard choice between the 50-135mm and the FA77... If there was something like a DA* 18mm TS lens I'd go for that but Pentax don't appear to have released that one yet.
K.
It was real hard choice between the 50-135mm and the FA77... If there was something like a DA* 18mm TS lens I'd go for that but Pentax don't appear to have released that one yet.
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 05/09/2010 - 23:04
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Pentax only and four lenses? That's easy.
Pentax 645D
PENTAX-D FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW
SMC Pentax-FA 645 35mm F3.5
SMC Pentax-FA 645 120mm F2.8 Macro
SMC Pentax-FA* 645 300mm f/4 ED [IF] AF
Or, perhaps,
Pentax K-7
DA 12-24 ED AL (IF)
FA 43mm F1.9 Limited
FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
A* 200mm F4 Macro ED [IF]
Pentax 645D
PENTAX-D FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW
SMC Pentax-FA 645 35mm F3.5
SMC Pentax-FA 645 120mm F2.8 Macro
SMC Pentax-FA* 645 300mm f/4 ED [IF] AF
Or, perhaps,
Pentax K-7
DA 12-24 ED AL (IF)
FA 43mm F1.9 Limited
FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
A* 200mm F4 Macro ED [IF]
Posted 06/09/2010 - 02:36
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Assuming we're sticking to the K-mount APS-C SLRs (ie no 645Ds in the 'money no object' contest), then I would have the following:
Pentax K5 (assuming that the Other Forum's 'leaked' specs are correct)
Sigma 10-20 (realise you said 'all Pentax' but I simply wouldn't be without this)
DA*16-50 (hey if money is no object I can buy a new one when the SDM breaks )
FA77 Limited
DFA100 Macro WR
Of course I already have two of these (the Macro in its Samsung non-WR guise), so now the FA77 and fast standard zoom* to go!
*Which will likely not be a 16-50, since I don't have a bottomless lens-replacement money pit!
Pentax K5 (assuming that the Other Forum's 'leaked' specs are correct)
Sigma 10-20 (realise you said 'all Pentax' but I simply wouldn't be without this)
DA*16-50 (hey if money is no object I can buy a new one when the SDM breaks )
FA77 Limited
DFA100 Macro WR
Of course I already have two of these (the Macro in its Samsung non-WR guise), so now the FA77 and fast standard zoom* to go!
*Which will likely not be a 16-50, since I don't have a bottomless lens-replacement money pit!
Posted 06/09/2010 - 11:08
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If it's all Pentax and money is no object then it would be the K5, DA12-24, FA31, DA50-135, and DA300.
Unfortunately I live in rip-off Britain, and money is indeed an object, so I don't own any of these lenses
Unfortunately I live in rip-off Britain, and money is indeed an object, so I don't own any of these lenses
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27, Macbook Pro 17, iPad, iPhone 3G
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AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27, Macbook Pro 17, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr Fluidr PPG Street Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 06/09/2010 - 12:49
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rparmar wrote:
Pentax only and four lenses? That's easy.
Pentax 645D
PENTAX-D FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW
SMC Pentax-FA 645 35mm F3.5
SMC Pentax-FA 645 120mm F2.8 Macro
SMC Pentax-FA* 645 300mm f/4 ED [IF] AF
Why did you steal my list Pentax only and four lenses? That's easy.
Pentax 645D
PENTAX-D FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW
SMC Pentax-FA 645 35mm F3.5
SMC Pentax-FA 645 120mm F2.8 Macro
SMC Pentax-FA* 645 300mm f/4 ED [IF] AF
I ain't even sure those lenses are indeed good
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 06/09/2010 - 13:32
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Anvh wrote:
Why did you steal my list
I ain't even sure those lenses are indeed good
Ha! I didn't even see you posted exactly the same list. I guess great minds think alike? Having a 645N with two lenses I can be extra confident that these lenses are good.
Why did you steal my list
I ain't even sure those lenses are indeed good
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The new body tba soon, assuming it is as good as everyone hopes. Otherwise a K7. This dream will come true.
For the rest I am happy with my current collection of lenses.
Maybe I'd swap my 17-70 for a 16-50* just to have the set of * zooms.
Possibly the 100mm WR instead of the Tamron 90mm.
And a real dream lens? A 250-500* Are you listening Pentax?
Now where did I put that lottery ticket .
If you are looking for a macro lens then have a look for a 2nd hand Tamron 90mm. A great lens for a good price. You will only need a small lottery win for that one .