What's your latest acquisition?
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Posted 28/11/2018 - 07:38
A few retirement goodies 
K1 to K1 ii upgrade.
Expert Shield Pentax K-1 Glass Screen Protector.
Pixco Lens Adapter For Pentax K to Nikon Z with manual aperture control.
Nikon Z7 with FTZ adaptor and Z 24/70.
The Z7 EVF is a wonderful experience, MF is now a pleasure
Cheers
Brian.
LBA is good for you, a Lens a day helps you work, rest and play.
K1 to K1 ii upgrade.
Expert Shield Pentax K-1 Glass Screen Protector.
Pixco Lens Adapter For Pentax K to Nikon Z with manual aperture control.
Nikon Z7 with FTZ adaptor and Z 24/70.
The Z7 EVF is a wonderful experience, MF is now a pleasure
Cheers
Brian.
LBA is good for you, a Lens a day helps you work, rest and play.
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Posted 28/11/2018 - 09:32
New batteries, my K3II official one died suddenly.
Lots of photos. That is the point surely?
No new kit as there hasn't been anything new I needed to buy.
Lots of photos. That is the point surely?
No new kit as there hasn't been anything new I needed to buy.
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Posted 28/11/2018 - 11:02
wvbarnes wrote:
Lots of photos. That is the point surely?
Lots of photos. That is the point surely?
Spot on, Bill. After all the forum is the Pentax User
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Posted 28/11/2018 - 12:10
Sigma 24mm f1.8
Samyang 35mm f1.4 (still in the post )
Velbon sherpa 555R tripod with ball head.
I know what i like, If not always why.
Samyang 35mm f1.4 (still in the post )
Velbon sherpa 555R tripod with ball head.
I know what i like, If not always why.
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Posted 09/12/2018 - 13:34
Pentax 645z and a few lenses :S
Really really interesting in seeing what makes this the top dog. A couple of shots have already revealed astounding detail so looking forward to better weather!
Really really interesting in seeing what makes this the top dog. A couple of shots have already revealed astounding detail so looking forward to better weather!
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Posted 09/12/2018 - 14:31
HarisF1 wrote:
Pentax 645z and a few lenses :S
Really really interesting in seeing what makes this the top dog. A couple of shots have already revealed astounding detail so looking forward to better weather!
Pentax 645z and a few lenses :S
Really really interesting in seeing what makes this the top dog. A couple of shots have already revealed astounding detail so looking forward to better weather!
What, no photos, come on spread the love 😁😁😁
I know what i like, If not always why.
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Posted 09/12/2018 - 15:57
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Posted 09/12/2018 - 17:33
derek897 wrote:
What, no photos, come on spread the love 😁😁😁
HarisF1 wrote:
Pentax 645z and a few lenses :S
Really really interesting in seeing what makes this the top dog. A couple of shots have already revealed astounding detail so looking forward to better weather!
Pentax 645z and a few lenses :S
Really really interesting in seeing what makes this the top dog. A couple of shots have already revealed astounding detail so looking forward to better weather!
What, no photos, come on spread the love 😁😁😁
You've seen this one - quick shot of the family
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Posted 09/12/2018 - 17:55
I'm just a little green with envy 
I know what i like, If not always why.
I know what i like, If not always why.
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Posted 10/12/2018 - 22:39
A replacement DA*50-135, as my existing one is slowly dying with the dreaded SDM failure, despite it having one of the newer replacement SDM motors that apparently don't fail
Cheers
David
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Cheers
David
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Posted 10/12/2018 - 23:50
davidstorm wrote:
A replacement DA*50-135, as my existing one is slowly dying with the dreaded SDM failure, despite it having one of the newer replacement SDM motors that apparently don't fail
Cheers
David
A replacement DA*50-135, as my existing one is slowly dying with the dreaded SDM failure, despite it having one of the newer replacement SDM motors that apparently don't fail
Cheers
David
Convert it to screwdrive.
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Posted 11/12/2018 - 09:35
davidstorm wrote:
A replacement DA*50-135, as my existing one is slowly dying with the dreaded SDM failure, despite it having one of the newer replacement SDM motors that apparently don't fail
Cheers
David
A replacement DA*50-135, as my existing one is slowly dying with the dreaded SDM failure, despite it having one of the newer replacement SDM motors that apparently don't fail
Cheers
David
Hasn't another firm taken over Johnsons and are in business on their behalf? If so it would be cheaper to have the SDM replaced in your existing lens than buying a new one. I'm considering contacting them for the same reason regarding my DA*16-50.
Or as Kim C says, have it converted to screw drive for a fraction of the cost of a new lens.
David.
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Posted 11/12/2018 - 10:48
davidtrout wrote:
Hasn't another firm taken over Johnsons and are in business on their behalf? If so it would be cheaper to have the SDM replaced in your existing lens than buying a new one. I'm considering contacting them for the same reason regarding my DA*16-50.
Or as Kim C says, have it converted to screw drive for a fraction of the cost of a new lens.
David.
davidstorm wrote:
A replacement DA*50-135, as my existing one is slowly dying with the dreaded SDM failure, despite it having one of the newer replacement SDM motors that apparently don't fail
Cheers
David
A replacement DA*50-135, as my existing one is slowly dying with the dreaded SDM failure, despite it having one of the newer replacement SDM motors that apparently don't fail
Cheers
David
Hasn't another firm taken over Johnsons and are in business on their behalf? If so it would be cheaper to have the SDM replaced in your existing lens than buying a new one. I'm considering contacting them for the same reason regarding my DA*16-50.
Or as Kim C says, have it converted to screw drive for a fraction of the cost of a new lens.
David.
I had my motors replaced. It wasn't cheap and they have gone again. From my experience and from all the comments I have seen from others, I have come to the conclusion that it is not a question of "if they will fail" but rather "when they will fail". Rather than having to pay around £100 every few years to keep the lenses working with the SDM or even more buying new ones, I will use the screwdrive which is reliable, as quick and as accurate.
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The image quality in my limited testing is excellent. It feels as though the lens outresolves the sensor (centre of frame) even at f/1.4. I've found that a little bit jarring when snapping close up portraits - every fine detail and blemish stands out as long as it is in the focal plane.
I'm interested in seeing how it fares with slightly less human subjects, but at the moment I'm in awe. The only other lens that has been close to this sharp wide open is the Samyang 135 and that's at f/2. Bring on the future!