MK 11 18-55 kit lens
Posted 30/03/2008 - 20:24
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The Mk II is marked as such and is supplied with the new K20D. It will make a difference with the 14.6 MP sensor and also with large prints.
With your K10D the original 18-55mm is a very good lens anyway.
With your K10D the original 18-55mm is a very good lens anyway.
Best regards, John
Posted 30/03/2008 - 21:24
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And realistically speaking does it really matter which one I have if the largest print size I'm going to produce is a 10"x8"
Even with the K10D, it might matter if you crop the image first.And realistically speaking does it really matter which one I have if the largest print size I'm going to produce is a 10"x8"
When viewing images at 100%, I could clearly see that my mk II was sharper at the borders than my mk I. In fact I'm considering selling my 16-45mm because it offers such little advantage over this new lens.
It is marked with a red "II".
~Pete
Posted 30/03/2008 - 22:17
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Thanks for the replies guys. Mines definately a MK1. I'm happy with it. I was curious to know if it was worth the cost of changing it. I think I'll save my cash for a Bigma!
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Posted 21/04/2008 - 19:36
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I've noticed that on my Mk I on widest angle there tends to be a drop off in light towards the corners. It showed up first on blue sky shots where the sky seems to be a deeper blue in the corners.
Will the MkII that I have on order be better?
What improvements have they made to the MkII?
Will the MkII that I have on order be better?
What improvements have they made to the MkII?
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Posted 21/04/2008 - 21:39
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I've noticed that on my Mk I on widest angle there tends to be a drop off in light towards the corners. It showed up first on blue sky shots where the sky seems to be a deeper blue in the corners.
Will the MkII that I have on order be better?
No, I think it would take a more major change of design to reduce it, like larger elements. The vignetting is the price you pay for the small size. Doesn't bother me much as it can be fixed with Silkypix.I've noticed that on my Mk I on widest angle there tends to be a drop off in light towards the corners. It showed up first on blue sky shots where the sky seems to be a deeper blue in the corners.
Will the MkII that I have on order be better?
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What improvements have they made to the MkII?
My mk II is definitely sharper towards the edges of the frame than my mk I was, and perhaps a little bit sharper altogether.
What improvements have they made to the MkII?
~Pete
Posted 21/04/2008 - 21:44
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Thanks for the replies guys. Mines definately a MK1. I'm happy with it. I was curious to know if it was worth the cost of changing it. I think I'll save my cash for a Bigma!
The net cost of upgrading to a mk II will be around just £30 if selling your mk I.
Thanks for the replies guys. Mines definately a MK1. I'm happy with it. I was curious to know if it was worth the cost of changing it. I think I'll save my cash for a Bigma!
~Pete
Posted 22/04/2008 - 00:09
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The vignetting is the price you pay for the small size. Doesn't bother me much as it can be fixed with Silkypix.
I'm not sure if I'd describe the effect as vignetting - it's very gradual.
The vignetting is the price you pay for the small size. Doesn't bother me much as it can be fixed with Silkypix.
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Posted 22/04/2008 - 01:09
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I use the term "vignetting" like Photozone.de does - to just mean any amount of light fall-off or darkening towards the corners.
~Pete
Posted 22/04/2008 - 10:08
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I use the term "vignetting" like Photozone.de does - to just mean any amount of light fall-off or darkening towards the corners.
Thanks for the pointer to Photozone - useful, but disappointing reviews!
I use the term "vignetting" like Photozone.de does - to just mean any amount of light fall-off or darkening towards the corners.
Pentax ist DL, K10D, MX, various lenses, Fuji s6500fd, Canon A630.
Posted 22/04/2008 - 10:28
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Can anyone suggest a good alternative to the Pentax 18-50 that falls under £250?
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Posted 22/04/2008 - 10:32
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Can anyone suggest a good alternative to the Pentax 18-50 that falls under £250?
The 16-45 f4 without doubt. Its been discussed here regularly.
Can anyone suggest a good alternative to the Pentax 18-50 that falls under £250?
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 22/04/2008 - 11:00
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Can anyone suggest a good alternative to the Pentax 18-55 that falls under £250?
Apart from the mk II version (which Photozone.de have not reviewed yet), there is no better alternative of that sort of size and weight.Can anyone suggest a good alternative to the Pentax 18-55 that falls under £250?
For larger lenses, as well as the Pentax 16-45, the Sigma 17-70mm is within your price range and gets good reviews. At £259, there is the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8.
~Pete
Posted 22/04/2008 - 11:07
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Thanks for the pointer to Photozone - useful, but disappointing reviews!
I find their reviews quite enticing. They find something to criticise about every lens, but that's only right because no lens is perfect.Thanks for the pointer to Photozone - useful, but disappointing reviews!
You should see www.dpreview.com's review of the Pentax 16-45. That really is disappointing. They must have got a bad sample.
~Pete
Posted 22/04/2008 - 12:00
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You should see www.dpreview.com's review of the Pentax 16-45. That really is disappointing. They must have got a bad sample.
Sorry - I wasn't having a downer on them - I meant the review of my lens was disappointing! The reviews are excellent.
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Thanks for the pointer to Photozone - useful, but disappointing reviews!
I find their reviews quite enticing. They find something to criticise about every lens, but that's only right because no lens is perfect.Thanks for the pointer to Photozone - useful, but disappointing reviews!
You should see www.dpreview.com's review of the Pentax 16-45. That really is disappointing. They must have got a bad sample.
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I keep reading references to a MK11 18-55 kit lens, that is apparently better than the MK1.
How do I identify if the lens that came with my K10d is the MK1 or MK11.
And realistically speaking does it really matter which one I have if the largest print size I'm going to produce is a 10"x8"
Thanks for your replies.
Chris
Pentax KM, P-30, MZ-50, K10D