Algernon

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Algernon
bforbes wrote:
Is a "Pentax 35mm F3.5 M42" the same as the Takumar 35mm F3.5
There were a few variations, all the same optical design, but different coatings and smallest f stop f16 or f22.

I doubt if there's any difference in performance, but a SMC version would be a slightly better buy.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/S-M-C-Super-Auto-Takumar-35mm-F3.5.html

There are some cheap M42 35mm lenses on ebay such as Hanimex which is often the same as a Vivitar one.

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Comment by Algernon posted on 35mm m42 mount lens at 18/12/2017 - 20:13

Algernon
You should be able to pick up the classic 35mm f/3.5 Takumar quite cheaply. It's very sharp, but not quite up to the K series.

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Comment by Algernon posted on 35mm m42 mount lens at 18/12/2017 - 15:39

Algernon
Apart from the problem of using a lens on a camera body that it was never designed for. Lens adapters introduce other problems and aren't recommended

See: .....
https://wordpress.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/09/there-is-no-free-lunch-episode-76...

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Comment by Algernon posted on I'm thinking about buying a mirrorless digital camera, what do you suggest? at 18/12/2017 - 10:41

Algernon
IKEA batteries are excellent and very cheap. They used to be made by Varta. I'm not sure if they still are.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 14/12/2017 - 08:21

Algernon
Have you heard about a new program called "Hancocks Half Hour" starting on BBC TV

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Comment by Algernon posted on Now this is a lens (seen on facebook) at 10/12/2017 - 12:07

Algernon
I think they switched all Q production over to making 'Green Metal Hot-Shoe Covers' for the GRii

https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1084829.html

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Comment by Algernon posted on Q news? at 09/12/2017 - 18:02

Algernon
No IR Remote on the KP and it smells of salted peanuts

Both need a non standard jack on their remotes..... Big minus as Sony found out when they tried to change their hot-shoes

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Comment by Algernon posted on To KP, or not to KP, that is the question. at 07/12/2017 - 08:22

Algernon
£200 for the 24-90mm is a good price. They were £300 a few years ago.

I personally prefer the 24-50mm.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax FA 24-90mm at 06/12/2017 - 08:13

Algernon
stu62 wrote:
theres nowt wrong with the k10


and thats high iso 1600
I can see a lot of grain

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Comment by Algernon posted on Oh, not him again! at 02/12/2017 - 08:15

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