Good pick up??
Posted 23/10/2009 - 04:35
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Good catch. My MZ S came with a 24-90. Very nice lens.
Regards
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Too far from a shore.
Posted 23/10/2009 - 14:51
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To try and understand why this transaction was a bargain I checked out the Lens Reviews on PF and see that the average price of the lens is $428.00 which to my mind is high. The reviews are not very complimentary about the lens and it only has a 7.3 average rating.
So what justifies the price?
Greg
So what justifies the price?
Greg
Posted 23/10/2009 - 14:55
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gregmoll wrote:
To try and understand why this transaction was a bargain I checked out the Lens Reviews on PF and see that the average price of the lens is $428.00 which to my mind is high. The reviews are not very complimentary about the lens and it only has a 7.3 average rating.
So what justifies the price?
Greg
The SMCP-FA 24-90mm is legendary, a superb optic. Problem is, whilst it performs superbly on a film camera, it can produce somewhat disappointing results on a digital body as it lacks any anti-ghosting coating.
To try and understand why this transaction was a bargain I checked out the Lens Reviews on PF and see that the average price of the lens is $428.00 which to my mind is high. The reviews are not very complimentary about the lens and it only has a 7.3 average rating.
So what justifies the price?
Greg
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 23/10/2009 - 15:14
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gregmoll wrote:
To try and understand why this transaction was a bargain I checked out the Lens Reviews on PF and see that the average price of the lens is $428.00 which to my mind is high. The reviews are not very complimentary about the lens and it only has a 7.3 average rating.
So what justifies the price?
Greg
IQ is very good with this lens and the focal range is also quite good. What brings it down is its build quality, which is quite poor. It has a tendancy to develop a wobble in the front zoom barrell, not always too its detriment, but I guess it can get to the stage where it can cause problems with IQ. To try and understand why this transaction was a bargain I checked out the Lens Reviews on PF and see that the average price of the lens is $428.00 which to my mind is high. The reviews are not very complimentary about the lens and it only has a 7.3 average rating.
So what justifies the price?
Greg
A buddy of mine has one and it rattles when he walks with it, but he wouldn't go out without it and it takes stunning shots. So I guess you just have to be lucky and get a good one. I just hope I am
Greg, BTW, your shutter release cable turned up today. A fine piece of workmanship, thanks mate I appreciate it. I haven't used it yet but will definately get around too it. cheers
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Posted 23/10/2009 - 15:16
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Mannesty wrote:
I didn't know that Pete, I always thought it was just the build quality. So its not SMC :
gregmoll wrote:
To try and understand why this transaction was a bargain I checked out the Lens Reviews on PF and see that the average price of the lens is $428.00 which to my mind is high. The reviews are not very complimentary about the lens and it only has a 7.3 average rating.
So what justifies the price?
Greg
The SMCP-FA 24-90mm is legendary, a superb optic. Problem is, whilst it performs superbly on a film camera, it can produce somewhat disappointing results on a digital body as it lacks any anti-ghosting coating.To try and understand why this transaction was a bargain I checked out the Lens Reviews on PF and see that the average price of the lens is $428.00 which to my mind is high. The reviews are not very complimentary about the lens and it only has a 7.3 average rating.
So what justifies the price?
Greg
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
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Posted 23/10/2009 - 15:27
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I have an aversion for plastic wobbly lenses and will never put one them next to my head on the pillow at night to admire whilst I falling asleep
Enjoy enjoy the cable release.
Greg
Enjoy enjoy the cable release.
Greg
Posted 23/10/2009 - 15:35
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gregmoll wrote:
I have an aversion for plastic wobbly lenses and will never put one them next to my head on the pillow at night to admire whilst I falling asleep
Enjoy enjoy the cable release.
Greg
The rattling of the lens will help put you to sleep, it works for babies I have an aversion for plastic wobbly lenses and will never put one them next to my head on the pillow at night to admire whilst I falling asleep
Enjoy enjoy the cable release.
Greg
Pete, I just found this
Quote:
Manufacturer: Pentax
This versatile 3.75-times zoom lens covers the most frequently used focal lengths (from 24mm wide angle to 90mm medium telephoto) and offers a minimum focusing distance of 1.65 at any focal length for a maximum magnification of 0.18 times at 90mm. Thanks to the incorporation of two aspherical lens (AL) elements and extra-low-dispersion glass lens elements, it offers a high-contrast, high-resolution image reproduction over its entire zoom range. It also features the acclaimed internal-focus (IF) mechanism and ghostless lens coating to offer a bright, true-to-life image throughout the image field even at the edges when the picture is taken with a wide-angle setting at a close distance and against backlight.
Manufacturer: Pentax
This versatile 3.75-times zoom lens covers the most frequently used focal lengths (from 24mm wide angle to 90mm medium telephoto) and offers a minimum focusing distance of 1.65 at any focal length for a maximum magnification of 0.18 times at 90mm. Thanks to the incorporation of two aspherical lens (AL) elements and extra-low-dispersion glass lens elements, it offers a high-contrast, high-resolution image reproduction over its entire zoom range. It also features the acclaimed internal-focus (IF) mechanism and ghostless lens coating to offer a bright, true-to-life image throughout the image field even at the edges when the picture is taken with a wide-angle setting at a close distance and against backlight.
Camera:|K-7|
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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 23/10/2009 - 15:51
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Clarky wrote:
Pete, I just found this
Hmmm. Perhaps Matt and/or George will chime in soon. They both have/had this lens. I'm sure there is some reason why it is not so good on digital. It obviously isn't the lack of the aforementioned coating then, is it. I stand corrected. Thanks for the enlightenment.
Pete, I just found this
Quote:
Manufacturer: Pentax
This versatile 3.75-times zoom lens covers the most frequently used focal lengths (from 24mm wide angle to 90mm medium telephoto) and offers a minimum focusing distance of 1.65 at any focal length for a maximum magnification of 0.18 times at 90mm. Thanks to the incorporation of two aspherical lens (AL) elements and extra-low-dispersion glass lens elements, it offers a high-contrast, high-resolution image reproduction over its entire zoom range. It also features the acclaimed internal-focus (IF) mechanism and ghostless lens coating to offer a bright, true-to-life image throughout the image field even at the edges when the picture is taken with a wide-angle setting at a close distance and against backlight.
Manufacturer: Pentax
This versatile 3.75-times zoom lens covers the most frequently used focal lengths (from 24mm wide angle to 90mm medium telephoto) and offers a minimum focusing distance of 1.65 at any focal length for a maximum magnification of 0.18 times at 90mm. Thanks to the incorporation of two aspherical lens (AL) elements and extra-low-dispersion glass lens elements, it offers a high-contrast, high-resolution image reproduction over its entire zoom range. It also features the acclaimed internal-focus (IF) mechanism and ghostless lens coating to offer a bright, true-to-life image throughout the image field even at the edges when the picture is taken with a wide-angle setting at a close distance and against backlight.
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 23/10/2009 - 16:52
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I used this lens for years with my Z1. A very versatile range and as others have said, great optics.
I have used it on digital on occasions with pleasing results.
I have used it on digital on occasions with pleasing results.
Peter
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Posted 23/10/2009 - 18:50
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I sold mine because the 24-90 range doesn't suit APS-C. You need another lens to take care of the wide end, whereas on film it covers the spectrum from reasonably wide to moderate tele.
Optically, despite the wobbly front element (a very common complaint with this lens) it was absolutely fine.
And I didn't find anything else wrong with the construction.
So, if you can live with the range, it's a great buy.
G
Optically, despite the wobbly front element (a very common complaint with this lens) it was absolutely fine.
And I didn't find anything else wrong with the construction.
So, if you can live with the range, it's a great buy.
G
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Bargain, I hope its in good nick.
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