I bought a 52MM HAIDA Pro ND3.0 1000x off Fleabay a few months back for just over £25. I've only taken a couple of shots with it so far - definitely a 10 stopper. Possibly a *little* blue cast, otherwise looks fine.

Andrew

Yes - or the domestic equivalent - a pressure cooker!!

Andrew

You could always try the oven.

Andrew

I also still use the 2 batteries that came with my K30. I simply recharge them as needed - and it hasn't proved to be a problem so far. I also carry an AA converter and 12 charged Uniross Hybrios but haven't yet felt the need to use them.

I really don't think battery life is a significant issue for the K30.

Andrew

I've used Uniross Hybrios in a K200D for some years. They work fine. They also beat Eneloops in the tests I've seen.

Andrew

One of the things I like about the Model 490 is that it is not particularly prone to fringing, though you can see a little on the moon shot (bear in mind that this is just about a 100% crop).

I'm off on holiday tomorrow for a few days each side of Easter - I'll take the Tamron with me and give it a decent workout.

Andrew

I'm sure this must be a silly question really - but can someone tell me what the difference is (in outcome) between a lens that has a soft-focus effect and one that just isn't so sharp??

Andrew

Forgot this one (same Tamron 400mm f/7.5) ....... hand-held!!





Also, I've just happened across this thread with lots of zoo pictures (all taken with a Pentax K100D)

I really MUST start using this lens.

Andrew

In July 2009 for about £20 I bought a Tamron 400mm f/7.5 Model 490 T-mount lens that was made in the early 1960s.

I must admit that I don't use it much. I do not remember using it since I bought a K30 in November 2012 - but it is not bad at all. Shortly after buying it, I took a couple of test photos in the garden.




and a 100% crop from that



and later another 100% crop (from an image I cannot now locate) .....



Maybe worth a look if you can put up with hand-holding a long (but very light) lens - or sorting out a long lens support for a tripod.

I must try it out again soon. It is better than I remember.

Andrew

It's a Soligor - you can *just* read the name. I don't think it's anything special, judging from comments about it on the manual focus forums.


Andrew