Algernon

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Algernon
ilovesaabs wrote:
Sources tell me we'll know more at the end of the month, I think 22nd was mentioned.

I won't name names but they indicated what would transpire would give us an indication of the future direction of Pentax........said 'they had lost their way'...
The 11-18mm is due to be available from the 22nd. It would be foolish to overshadow that with details of a new camera especially seeing that they are aiming the lens at K-5ii, K-3. K-P owners etc.

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/star_lens/special/sp_da11-18/

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Comment by Algernon posted on K3ii replacement at 04/02/2019 - 16:45

Algernon
Well known shop. Used to be excellent, but had a bad name a few years back.


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Comment by Algernon posted on Nicholas Cameras at 04/02/2019 - 13:32

Algernon
Other makes have some very old lenses still in their lineups. You would think that one of the most popular would be a 100/105mm Macro. I was surprised to see that Nikons macros stay in production for years.......

https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/105mm-f28.htm

Until recently Canon had very little in wide-angles.

All new mirrorless FF's have hardly any lenses available.

Stop moaning!

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Comment by Algernon posted on Revamped FA 35mm f/2 rumor at 03/02/2019 - 19:31

Algernon
Click Bait!

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Comment by Algernon posted on Arsenal camera assistant at 03/02/2019 - 14:21

Algernon
Pentax won't get a fair review anyway

They don't get rated higher for having the sharpest camera due to pixel shift or more versatile due to the K-1 screen hinge..... most others only move in one direction.

They never got extra points for IBS however now that Nikon have it on their mirrorless DPR have started to award extra points for IBS

A lot of their lenses are quite old and I was surprised to read today that Canon's 70-20mm f4 without stabilization is from 1999 Until recently Canon's WA coverage was very poor.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Revamped FA 35mm f/2 rumor at 02/02/2019 - 17:05

Algernon
Good to hear Pete ....... now you can get back to your Leica M6

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Comment by Algernon posted on RUST on P30 at 02/02/2019 - 14:26

Algernon
It would be great for the moaners then they could moan.... "It's no better than the lens it replaced " Pretty much the same way they do about the K-1 -> K-1iii

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Comment by Algernon posted on Revamped FA 35mm f/2 rumor at 02/02/2019 - 12:50

Algernon
JAK wrote:
Algernon wrote:
I can't remember Vivitar doing a 35mm K mount prime. They did the early 42mm screw mount in 35mm.--
You might not remember it, but they did!
I still don't remember them Non listed on ebay so not very popular as I expected...

Most boring lens test EVER!

Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 lens test (Komine made), PK mount

https://youtu.be/a5oR776pOwY

One thing I did remember There has already been a re-badged version of the Pentax lens released as the .........
Samsung D-Xenogon 35mm f2 AF Lens

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Comment by Algernon posted on Revamped FA 35mm f/2 rumor at 01/02/2019 - 13:35

Algernon
Air circulation is OK if it's dry air...... often it isn't. Slightly safer/better in a heated room.

It's better to have some tell tale signs in the box and room. Something like 25-35mm oval nails cleaned so that they don't have any oil/wax on them. Possibly expose some virgin metal by rubbing them with sandpaper or even a file. Leave them loose in the case and knock one or two into the wall or side of the bookcase. Check every now and then for any signs of rust which spells danger.

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Comment by Algernon posted on How do you store yours? at 01/02/2019 - 10:33

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