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Comment by axl posted on 70mm limited as a portrait lens at 20/04/2010 - 12:16
I'm selling this SMC 24/2.8. Original K series. Lens is in great shape, cosmetically, mechanically and optically. There is some brassing visible on aperture ring and very slightly around focusing ring. Glass is clean, aperture blades too. Everything operates smoothly and as it should.
Lens comes with Pentax caps (the front one is the FA/DA type) and two metal screw in (52mm thread) hoods. Nikon HN-1 (covers 24mm) and Nikon HN-3 (35mm on FF, ideal for this lens on APSC works great even with CPL filter between filter and lens).
I will accept paypal payment or direct funds transfer to bank account from UK.
asking price £120 (paypal fees and shipping are includede!)
Here are some pictures of the lens:
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4536837437_67aeaf226b_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4537470056_e7f412a514_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4536836577_9790cdcfcf_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/4537469146_95b9c73a1d_b.jpg[/IMG]
and couple by the lens (both PPG accepted):
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/120901032.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/121019691.jpg[/IMG]
Lens comes with Pentax caps (the front one is the FA/DA type) and two metal screw in (52mm thread) hoods. Nikon HN-1 (covers 24mm) and Nikon HN-3 (35mm on FF, ideal for this lens on APSC works great even with CPL filter between filter and lens).
I will accept paypal payment or direct funds transfer to bank account from UK.
asking price £120 (paypal fees and shipping are includede!)
Here are some pictures of the lens:
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4536837437_67aeaf226b_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4537470056_e7f412a514_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4536836577_9790cdcfcf_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/4537469146_95b9c73a1d_b.jpg[/IMG]
and couple by the lens (both PPG accepted):
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/120901032.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/121019691.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by axl posted on SMC 24/2.8 (K series) [EU & UK only] at 20/04/2010 - 08:42
I have K50/1.2.
Great lens IMO. Weights as much as a brick though. But the IQ is great and manual focus just pleasure to use. Wouldn't mind A setting though....
Can't comment on other brands as I never used other 1.2 lenses
Great lens IMO. Weights as much as a brick though. But the IQ is great and manual focus just pleasure to use. Wouldn't mind A setting though....
Can't comment on other brands as I never used other 1.2 lenses
Comment by axl posted on Which 50mm(ish) f/1.2? at 18/04/2010 - 10:12
I find 55 quite enough for portraits.
But have to admit 70 would be great for that too... my only niggle with DA70 is that it's MF feel simply won't cut it if DA40 is anything to judge by, and since I was spoiled by K series lenses....
But have to admit 70 would be great for that too... my only niggle with DA70 is that it's MF feel simply won't cut it if DA40 is anything to judge by, and since I was spoiled by K series lenses....
Comment by axl posted on 70mm limited as a portrait lens at 18/04/2010 - 10:10
the site does exist and is reliable. There is bunch of people on pentaxforums.com who ordered screens from them.
Generally they are regarded as middle step between the chinesse ebay screens and katzeye.
I think the K3 type is great, I just wish it was tad brighter!
Generally they are regarded as middle step between the chinesse ebay screens and katzeye.
I think the K3 type is great, I just wish it was tad brighter!
cardiff_gareth wrote:
I'm thinking of getting a split prism screen as this Tammy 90mm is a nightmare to get focued sometimes but i'm a bit worried about this blacking out thing thats been mentioned :
I'm thinking of getting a split prism screen as this Tammy 90mm is a nightmare to get focued sometimes but i'm a bit worried about this blacking out thing thats been mentioned :
cardiff_gareth wrote:
I'm thinking of getting a split prism screen as this Tammy 90mm is a nightmare to get focued sometimes but i'm a bit worried about this blacking out thing thats been mentioned :
I don't know which focusing screen are you planning to get but I can confirm that K3 type from focusingscreen.com does not black out even at f5.6I'm thinking of getting a split prism screen as this Tammy 90mm is a nightmare to get focued sometimes but i'm a bit worried about this blacking out thing thats been mentioned :
thanks for comments guys.
I checked out the official shots... seems like I'll be going back soon to do some more
I checked out the official shots... seems like I'll be going back soon to do some more
Comment by axl posted on Dusk at Somerset house at 13/04/2010 - 10:05
These three shots are my favourite from my dusk shoot at Somerset house.
I used Sigma 10-20 and 31ltd.
Here it goes:
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123532105.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123532162.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123532163.jpg[/IMG]
I used Sigma 10-20 and 31ltd.
Here it goes:
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123532105.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123532162.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123532163.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by axl posted on Dusk at Somerset house at 12/04/2010 - 08:50
this is great shot. Beautiful capture indeed!
Comment by axl posted on lake boldermere last night at 11/04/2010 - 07:21
I find 55 quite enough for portraits.
There is massive difference between 1.x or 2.0 and f5.6 that kit lens can do....