Favourite Primes
Posted 08/10/2007 - 09:18
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I can agree with that, a very good set. I only have one of them
Posted 08/10/2007 - 09:50
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In no particular order, I think my favourite primes (or at least the most used ) are:
15/3.5A, 20/2.8A, 28/2, 31Ltd, 50/1.2, 77Ltd, 85/1.8, 135/2.5, 200/2.8A
Kim
15/3.5A, 20/2.8A, 28/2, 31Ltd, 50/1.2, 77Ltd, 85/1.8, 135/2.5, 200/2.8A
Kim
Posted 08/10/2007 - 10:19
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In no particular order, I think my favourite primes (or at least the most used ) are:
15/3.5A, 20/2.8A, 28/2, 31Ltd, 50/1.2, 77Ltd, 85/1.8, 135/2.5, 200/2.8A
Kim
You put mine too shame
In no particular order, I think my favourite primes (or at least the most used ) are:
15/3.5A, 20/2.8A, 28/2, 31Ltd, 50/1.2, 77Ltd, 85/1.8, 135/2.5, 200/2.8A
Kim
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Posted 08/10/2007 - 10:32
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Not really, the 100/2.8A has escaped me although I am probably more tempted with one of the macro versions. In the end, it depends on what sort of photography you do and how you use them that matters. I do much less wildlife these days so The longer lenses get used a lot less and I find I use the wides much more.
Kim
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You put mine too shame
You put mine too shame
Posted 08/10/2007 - 13:13
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My favourite prime ATM is my Tamron 90mm F2.5, which is so good I love it dispite my lack of success so far in getting it an A series adaptall mount.
SMC-A series 50/1.7 comes in a close second, and is better indoors
I'm also playing around with a Tamron 300 F5.6 which I picked up for a song on Ebay a couple of weeks ago. Considering the price I paid for it, it performs pretty well.
SMC-A series 50/1.7 comes in a close second, and is better indoors
I'm also playing around with a Tamron 300 F5.6 which I picked up for a song on Ebay a couple of weeks ago. Considering the price I paid for it, it performs pretty well.
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but it does help
Posted 08/10/2007 - 22:19
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My favourite prime ATM is my Tamron 90mm F2.5, which is so good I love it dispite my lack of success so far in getting it an A series adaptall mount.
SMC-A series 50/1.7 comes in a close second, and is better indoors
I'm also playing around with a Tamron 300 F5.6 which I picked up for a song on Ebay a couple of weeks ago. Considering the price I paid for it, it performs pretty well.
MongooseMy favourite prime ATM is my Tamron 90mm F2.5, which is so good I love it dispite my lack of success so far in getting it an A series adaptall mount.
SMC-A series 50/1.7 comes in a close second, and is better indoors
I'm also playing around with a Tamron 300 F5.6 which I picked up for a song on Ebay a couple of weeks ago. Considering the price I paid for it, it performs pretty well.
I also Have the Tamron 90mm 2.5 and your right it is a fantastic lens but mine is the AF version with a dedicated pentax mount NOT the adaptall.
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 08/10/2007 - 22:46
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In order of affection/respect:
77, K 50 1.2, F* 300 4.5, FA 100 2.8 macro
In order of most frequent use:
31, 77, F 50 1.4, FA 20 2.8
But the 16-50 seems to be rendering the 20 redundant. Not so the 31, which is just too good.
My 43 gets little use, but I don't really want to part with it. I only wish I had owned it while I still shot film.
G
77, K 50 1.2, F* 300 4.5, FA 100 2.8 macro
In order of most frequent use:
31, 77, F 50 1.4, FA 20 2.8
But the 16-50 seems to be rendering the 20 redundant. Not so the 31, which is just too good.
My 43 gets little use, but I don't really want to part with it. I only wish I had owned it while I still shot film.
G
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Posted 09/10/2007 - 00:09
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George, your 31mm is "just too good", yet you have no respect or affection for it?
Dan
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 09/10/2007 - 08:38
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I can understand George's comment. There are times when only performance matters and in that respect the 31 is a superb lens. However, usability and convenience are more important, the 31 is a big and "clunky" lens. Great performer but not as nice to use as either the 43 or 71.
Kim
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George, your 31mm is "just too good", yet you have no respect or affection for it?
Dan
George, your 31mm is "just too good", yet you have no respect or affection for it?
Dan
Posted 09/10/2007 - 10:31
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I can understand George's comment. There are times when only performance matters and in that respect the 31 is a superb lens. However, usability and convenience are more important, the 31 is a big and "clunky" lens. Great performer but not as nice to use as either the 43 or 71.
Kim
Exactly, Kim. Not much affection, but bags of respect. It didn't miss the first list by much.I can understand George's comment. There are times when only performance matters and in that respect the 31 is a superb lens. However, usability and convenience are more important, the 31 is a big and "clunky" lens. Great performer but not as nice to use as either the 43 or 71.
Kim
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George, your 31mm is "just too good", yet you have no respect or affection for it?
Dan
George, your 31mm is "just too good", yet you have no respect or affection for it?
Dan
G
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Posted 03/12/2007 - 14:54
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Clarky,
You did not lose the lenses then I hope!
You did not lose the lenses then I hope!
Posted 03/12/2007 - 15:23
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50mm 1.4's, 85mm soft focus, 10-17mm fisheye, 28-70 f4, 28-200.
love 'em in that order. use the 28-200 most followed by the 28-70. 50mm's close third.
love 'em in that order. use the 28-200 most followed by the 28-70. 50mm's close third.
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
Posted 03/12/2007 - 19:52
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Clarky,
You did not lose the lenses then I hope!
No i didn't the thieves decided that my bag with the video camera and point and shoot camera was more appealing to them than my K10 bag and lenses. Go figure
Clarky,
You did not lose the lenses then I hope!
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
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