Top class macro lens!
Posted 19/09/2008 - 18:30
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Well, they have had a top-notch 100mm and 200mm for many years. The latter is a legendary lens, and the former, in both FA and DA versions, is excellent.
Whenever a 200mm comes on the market, I have to be very strong-willed.
Whenever a 200mm comes on the market, I have to be very strong-willed.
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Posted 19/09/2008 - 18:48
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I know about the golden oldies and the oustanding quality of the 200, but I was unaware of a 100"DA"....I thought it was a "DFA!"....and I dont think much of it!..I thought they may bring out a HSM macro for us to play with...........
K20D...ist DS ,DA18/55,DA16/45.DA* 50/135,"A"1.7 50MM..."A" 70/210..M 50mm f2...Tamron 90mm macro,28/300 Tamron,200/500 Tamron 6.9....A Pentax DA*300... Sigma10/20,FA31mm 1.8 Ltd*********,FA 77mm Ltd!
Posted 19/09/2008 - 19:10
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George Lazarette wrote:
Well, they have had a top-notch 100mm and 200mm for many years. The latter is a legendary lens, and the former, in both FA and DA versions, is excellent.
Whenever a 200mm comes on the market, I have to be very strong-willed.
Well George, hereWell, they have had a top-notch 100mm and 200mm for many years. The latter is a legendary lens, and the former, in both FA and DA versions, is excellent.
Whenever a 200mm comes on the market, I have to be very strong-willed.
You have 1999 reasons to test your will.
Just let us know if you have surrendered, OK :
Martin.
Posted 19/09/2008 - 19:25
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It' not the posh grey one though!
K20D...ist DS ,DA18/55,DA16/45.DA* 50/135,"A"1.7 50MM..."A" 70/210..M 50mm f2...Tamron 90mm macro,28/300 Tamron,200/500 Tamron 6.9....A Pentax DA*300... Sigma10/20,FA31mm 1.8 Ltd*********,FA 77mm Ltd!
Posted 19/09/2008 - 19:50
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beginner wrote:
I know about the golden oldies and the oustanding quality of the 200, but I was unaware of a 100"DA"....I thought it was a "DFA!"....and I dont think much of it!..I thought they may bring out a HSM macro for us to play with...........
You are quite right, D FA it is.I know about the golden oldies and the oustanding quality of the 200, but I was unaware of a 100"DA"....I thought it was a "DFA!"....and I dont think much of it!..I thought they may bring out a HSM macro for us to play with...........
Surprised you don't like the F FA, though. I note some reviewers have criticised the wide-open performance(!), and others the lack of a focus-limiter. Most, however seem to like the bokeh.
G
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Posted 19/09/2008 - 19:51
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Malo1961 wrote:
You have 1999 reasons to test your will.
Just let us know if you have surrendered, OK :
Martin.
Get thee behind me, Satan!George Lazarette wrote:
Well, they have had a top-notch 100mm and 200mm for many years. The latter is a legendary lens, and the former, in both FA and DA versions, is excellent.
Whenever a 200mm comes on the market, I have to be very strong-willed.
Well George, hereWell, they have had a top-notch 100mm and 200mm for many years. The latter is a legendary lens, and the former, in both FA and DA versions, is excellent.
Whenever a 200mm comes on the market, I have to be very strong-willed.
You have 1999 reasons to test your will.
Just let us know if you have surrendered, OK :
Martin.
G
Keywords: Charming, polite, and generally agreeable.
Posted 19/09/2008 - 19:54
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Now there is a lens to make one drool... damn expensive though. Is that what those lenses usually go for?
Kris.
Kris.
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 19/09/2008 - 19:54
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It's a beauty isn't It? But the seller is a bit paranoid, I think. Not excepting paypal and in all his stipulations it almost looks like he doesn't want to sell it.
Martin.
Martin.
Posted 19/09/2008 - 19:55
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George Lazarette wrote:
Get thee behind me, Satan!
G
…and push?
Get thee behind me, Satan!
G
Posted 19/09/2008 - 20:17
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The guy selling that lens is a member of this forum (distudio) and he has been trying to sell it for well over a year now. But he has come down in price since last time he had it listed.
So now is your chance George.
So now is your chance George.
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 19/09/2008 - 20:18
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Malo1961 wrote:
It's a beauty isn't It? But the seller is a bit paranoid, I think. Not excepting paypal and in all his stipulations it almost looks like he doesn't want to sell it.
Martin.
The seller is a well-known Pentax user who is quite clued-up about kit, of which he has/had a great deal. He normally frequents the PDML, and also the Whinge-Centre.It's a beauty isn't It? But the seller is a bit paranoid, I think. Not excepting paypal and in all his stipulations it almost looks like he doesn't want to sell it.
Martin.
I think you could buy from him with confidence.
G
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Posted 19/09/2008 - 20:31
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Seems you beat me to it.
But, Clarky, this is your lens.
G
But, Clarky, this is your lens.
G
Keywords: Charming, polite, and generally agreeable.
Posted 19/09/2008 - 20:31
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Dave_Evanson wrote:
You are an evil person.George Lazarette wrote:
Get thee behind me, Satan!
G
…and push? Get thee behind me, Satan!
G
G
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Posted 19/09/2008 - 21:20
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George Lazarette wrote:
The seller is a well-known Pentax user who is quite clued-up about kit, of which he has/had a great deal. He normally frequents the PDML, and also the Whinge-Centre.
G
PDML...? Whinge-Centre? Would someone enlighten the newbies here!The seller is a well-known Pentax user who is quite clued-up about kit, of which he has/had a great deal. He normally frequents the PDML, and also the Whinge-Centre.
G
Thanks, Kris.
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.
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