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Comment by beachboy2 posted on Sigma 1.4x and 2x EX converters at 22/12/2010 - 08:44
richoid wrote:
I've looked at the K20d manual and it should show 'MF' on the screen for three seconds after changing mode (if you haven't disabled the screen) and 'MF' in the viewfinder when you are in MF mode. So presumably even if you set the lever to AF, the viewfinder will still show MF if you have a manual lens attached?
My K20D sees any manual lens as an AF lens except on power up when I need to insert the focal length. Works well in AFS or AFC.I've looked at the K20d manual and it should show 'MF' on the screen for three seconds after changing mode (if you haven't disabled the screen) and 'MF' in the viewfinder when you are in MF mode. So presumably even if you set the lever to AF, the viewfinder will still show MF if you have a manual lens attached?
View finder only shows MF when front lever is switch off both AFS and AFC. Of course no point in using the MF position! Note: make sure AF converter is "reset" by focussing on distant scene (infinity), otherwise it can get lost and not work properly.
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Comment by beachboy2 posted on Need advice on Pentax 1.7x AF adapter at 06/12/2010 - 07:26
ISO wrote:
Just to lower the tone - could you bring me back a Pentax 1.7 Teleconverter. I have a few contacts there and will dig them out
New Pentax 1.7X AF adaptors are sold via Amazon Japan. Plenty available. You need a local Japanese address which can be obtained from Tenso.com who are forwarding agents. Very efficient. I just received mine and contrary to many comments online, the adaptor autofocus works at F5.6 if not greater. I am using it with the Tamron 350mm F5.6 to make a very compact AF 600mm lens! AF is very fast after approximate manual focus is obtained. Just to lower the tone - could you bring me back a Pentax 1.7 Teleconverter. I have a few contacts there and will dig them out
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Comment by beachboy2 posted on going to japan! advice? at 11/11/2010 - 09:41
I have bought a number of items off ebay UK. They have all been sent Royal Mail. A little slow but no problems.
Comment by beachboy2 posted on Courier service to Australia? at 03/10/2010 - 14:16
The SP 35-80mm F2.8-3.8 is outstanding and probably the lens I use most.
Also very happy with the SP 300mm F2.8 Model 360B.
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Also very happy with the SP 300mm F2.8 Model 360B.
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Comment by beachboy2 posted on tamron adaptall lenses at 10/07/2010 - 15:48
Comment by beachboy2 posted on Bigma and 1.4T/C at 10/07/2010 - 15:43
Here is a 300mm f2.8 or 420mm f4 adaptall 2 lens with the included 1.4x TC. I have the later Tamron 300mm f2.8 model 360b. Its manual focus is superb.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tamron-300mm-F2-8-SP-LD-IF-lens-1-4-Multiplier-/200483633...
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tamron-300mm-F2-8-SP-LD-IF-lens-1-4-Multiplier-/200483633...
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Comment by beachboy2 posted on 400mm prime options at 15/06/2010 - 12:45
cheers
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PS We are shaping up for a hot Xmas as usual!