WTD: Possibly looking for some lenses
Posted 21/01/2011 - 18:42
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The Tamron 70-300mm is an excellent len's had it for a while, and a useful half lifesize zoom option for macro work.
Posted 21/01/2011 - 18:48
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Have you thought about a manual one? some adaptall 2 tele zooms are great! e.g. my 70-210mm f3.5, I've heard good things about the 60-300mm and certainly the 80-200 f2.8, especially if you pair it with the PKA mount!
They also work fine with the 1.7x AF TC to make it into an auto.
They also work fine with the 1.7x AF TC to make it into an auto.
Posted 22/01/2011 - 08:39
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If you're after a 35mm, SRS still have the new DA 35mm f2.4 for £150 which is probably the best 35mm out there in value for money terms. Very sharp, auto focus, and cheaper than a used FA 35mm f2.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 22/01/2011 - 19:55
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I agree with the 35mm F2.4
The lens is a bargain! It only has a plastic bayonet, but don't let that put you off. The lens is light and fits snugly on the body (whether K20D, *istDS, K-5 etc) In fact using it on the K-5 which demands high quality optics, it is great.
I can't recommend it enough.
The lens is a bargain! It only has a plastic bayonet, but don't let that put you off. The lens is light and fits snugly on the body (whether K20D, *istDS, K-5 etc) In fact using it on the K-5 which demands high quality optics, it is great.
I can't recommend it enough.
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Posted 22/01/2011 - 21:02
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Are you taking my Avatar's name in vain?
WTD = What the Duck.
What does it mean in this case?
Just curious!
The Sigma 10-20 is probably the best wide angle unless you can afford the Pentax 12-24. I believe the older model is better than the new one.
WTD = What the Duck.
What does it mean in this case?
Just curious!
The Sigma 10-20 is probably the best wide angle unless you can afford the Pentax 12-24. I believe the older model is better than the new one.
Posted 22/01/2011 - 21:43
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Thanks Mike.
So many confusing abbreviations being used on the forum nowadays - at least WTD - which I would have written as Wtd for wanted as per the Exchange and Mart (showing my age!) - can't be misconstrued as something rude like WTF can .
So many confusing abbreviations being used on the forum nowadays - at least WTD - which I would have written as Wtd for wanted as per the Exchange and Mart (showing my age!) - can't be misconstrued as something rude like WTF can .
Posted 22/01/2011 - 21:47
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chrism_scotland wrote:
Well I'm waiting for my K20D to arrive on Monday and my 16-45 f4 on Tuesday but I'm looking to add some other lenses to my kit,
I'm looking at new options also but I thought I'd see what people here have that they are looking to sell.
So I'm looking for the following:
Prime Lens probably a 35mm but will consider others.
Wide Angle Lens - Cheapest Options seems to be Sigma 10-20 which I've had before but others considered.
Telephoto - Been looking at the Pentax 55-300 new but would consider used models and also other eg Tamron/Sigma or 50-200
Also looking for a wireless remote for my K20D if anyone has one.
Cheers folks
I have a SAMSUNG XENON 55-200 AF used but still new PM ME if you need more info
Well I'm waiting for my K20D to arrive on Monday and my 16-45 f4 on Tuesday but I'm looking to add some other lenses to my kit,
I'm looking at new options also but I thought I'd see what people here have that they are looking to sell.
So I'm looking for the following:
Prime Lens probably a 35mm but will consider others.
Wide Angle Lens - Cheapest Options seems to be Sigma 10-20 which I've had before but others considered.
Telephoto - Been looking at the Pentax 55-300 new but would consider used models and also other eg Tamron/Sigma or 50-200
Also looking for a wireless remote for my K20D if anyone has one.
Cheers folks
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Lenses: D-Xenon 50-200mm 4/5.6, pentax smc a 50mm 1.7, Kiron 70-210mm, Pentax SMC DAL 18-55, Asahi 2x Rear tele-converter, Sirius M42 135mm macro, M42 extension tubes 61mm,
Flash: Jessops 360 AFdc
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Lenses: D-Xenon 50-200mm 4/5.6, pentax smc a 50mm 1.7, Kiron 70-210mm, Pentax SMC DAL 18-55, Asahi 2x Rear tele-converter, Sirius M42 135mm macro, M42 extension tubes 61mm,
Flash: Jessops 360 AFdc
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Posted 22/01/2011 - 21:54
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Thanks folks, I think I'm going to order the 35mm from SRS and probably the 55-300 from Park although I'm tempted by the cheaper Tamron that Dave has listed on the forums which would save a bit of cash for now, as for Wide Angle I think it'll be the Sigma 10-20 when I decide to buy as I loved my previous version on the Sony especially as the Pentax 12-24 is much dearer!
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I'm looking at new options also but I thought I'd see what people here have that they are looking to sell.
So I'm looking for the following:
Prime Lens probably a 35mm but will consider others.
Wide Angle Lens - Cheapest Options seems to be Sigma 10-20 which I've had before but others considered.
Telephoto - Been looking at the Pentax 55-300 new but would consider used models and also other eg Tamron/Sigma or 50-200
Also looking for a wireless remote for my K20D if anyone has one.
Cheers folks