Time to replace this lens?
Posted 23/10/2022 - 18:14
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....only if you'll need to shoot in the monsoon rains!
These could not be bettered, IMHO!
Roger.
These could not be bettered, IMHO!
Roger.
The more I look, the more there is to see!
Posted 23/10/2022 - 20:28
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Lenny I don't think the new lens would give u any better results than these. Beautiful Photos Paul
A question is only easy when you know the answer ..
Posted 23/10/2022 - 22:19
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Why on earth would you want to part with this lens?:
Just passing thru
Posted 23/10/2022 - 22:58
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These pictures are superb, both technically and artistically. I luv 'em.
One could say that your artistic intent has been realised thanks to the capabilities of a fine lens. That having the new 100mm macro as well would expand the scope for fully realising that intent. That the new HD D-FA 100mm macro is actually a replacement for the current D-FA 100mm macro, not the A 100mm macro. And that having more than one macro lens at the same focal length would provide different photographic experiences. Etc. etc. etc. If you try hard, it's possible to think of lots of reasons for keeping the A while also getting the new one .
Steve
One could say that your artistic intent has been realised thanks to the capabilities of a fine lens. That having the new 100mm macro as well would expand the scope for fully realising that intent. That the new HD D-FA 100mm macro is actually a replacement for the current D-FA 100mm macro, not the A 100mm macro. And that having more than one macro lens at the same focal length would provide different photographic experiences. Etc. etc. etc. If you try hard, it's possible to think of lots of reasons for keeping the A while also getting the new one .
Steve
Posted 24/10/2022 - 12:58
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What everyone else says. These are great images, the lens works brilliantly.
Be well, stay safe, but most of all, invest in memories
Posted 24/10/2022 - 19:15
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Thanks for all the comments - and agreed I'm not sure I should part with this one, I'll wait until I've got the new Pentax 100mm and see if the advantages are great enough to convince me to sell (or not).
LennyBloke
Posted 25/10/2022 - 07:24
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A wonderful set of image's!!
Posted 25/10/2022 - 08:23
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The flaws of these old lenses make their images look special. The new one will probably take very clinical images that look good on the cover of a magazine.
These shots are all superb, a couple magazine worthy ones too - but they all look like they were shot with a special lens.
These shots are all superb, a couple magazine worthy ones too - but they all look like they were shot with a special lens.
All the gear with no idea
Posted 25/10/2022 - 23:27
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They've got a certain Takumar quality about them - which isn't really that surprising. I'm just glad he's reconsidering selling it. His sales are too tempting by far!
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