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Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 28/11/2019 - 09:14
bforbes wrote:
At one time we had a member on here who had the Sigma AF Superwide II almost permanently attached. Can't think of his name- possibly from the Netherlands - possibly switched to Fuji. Anyway his images persuaded me to get one.
From my very brief outing with it, I can sort of understand why. It's a nice compact lens, good heft, good FOV and reasonably close focus which makes it a solid all-rounder in my opinion! Really looking forward to getting some air-time with it.At one time we had a member on here who had the Sigma AF Superwide II almost permanently attached. Can't think of his name- possibly from the Netherlands - possibly switched to Fuji. Anyway his images persuaded me to get one.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 27/11/2019 - 16:10
Mike-P wrote:
Well, there's no time like the present! Looking forward to your snaps with it!HarisF1 wrote:
I have a Sigma AF Superwide II in the cupboard, must admit I have never tried it on the K-1 Benz3ne wrote:
Received a Sigma Super-Wide II earlier. Described as 'crystal clear' optics but, like a couple of recently-purchased lenses, features some (albeit light/peripheral) fungal growth.
Been fairly unlucky in this regard but it looks as though the front element is the only issue, and is relatively-easily accessible... Rubber rings time, here I come!
One of my first ever lens repairs was on a Sigma Super Wide II with fungus in the front element. I bought it for £30 but was refunded and allowed to keep it. It's a great little lens.Received a Sigma Super-Wide II earlier. Described as 'crystal clear' optics but, like a couple of recently-purchased lenses, features some (albeit light/peripheral) fungal growth.
Been fairly unlucky in this regard but it looks as though the front element is the only issue, and is relatively-easily accessible... Rubber rings time, here I come!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 27/11/2019 - 15:59
Two more lenses arrived with me today. The cheaper (by a significant margin) of the two was a SMC-A 70-210mm f/4 lens, bought for £18 posted. Described as 'beautifully clean' and in this instance I wholeheartedly agree. It is pristine! The push-pull zoom will take a little bit of getting used to, but it feels great in the hand and takes some (at first light) great snaps.
The second lens, as sold to me kindly by a Sir. LennyBloke, is the Voigtlander Ultron SL-ii 40mm f/2 - I've looked into this and there was no SL-i, and the writing on the face plate, along with everything else, is indicative of the SL-ii! Is it a beauty to look at and even more beautiful to hold and use. It produces beautiful images with beautiful micro-contrast and beautiful sharpness across the board... safe to say, it exudes beauty. Completely smitten with this purchase, and unfortunately I now want more than 1 'Voigt'!
Who needs two kidneys anyway?
The second lens, as sold to me kindly by a Sir. LennyBloke, is the Voigtlander Ultron SL-ii 40mm f/2 - I've looked into this and there was no SL-i, and the writing on the face plate, along with everything else, is indicative of the SL-ii! Is it a beauty to look at and even more beautiful to hold and use. It produces beautiful images with beautiful micro-contrast and beautiful sharpness across the board... safe to say, it exudes beauty. Completely smitten with this purchase, and unfortunately I now want more than 1 'Voigt'!
Who needs two kidneys anyway?
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 27/11/2019 - 14:25
HarisF1 wrote:
Wow, sounds like a great deal! I just need to find something suitable for unscrewing the name plate etc. I tried it out over my lunch break (albeit briefly) and it is a fun, capable little lens!Benz3ne wrote:
Received a Sigma Super-Wide II earlier. Described as 'crystal clear' optics but, like a couple of recently-purchased lenses, features some (albeit light/peripheral) fungal growth.
Been fairly unlucky in this regard but it looks as though the front element is the only issue, and is relatively-easily accessible... Rubber rings time, here I come!
One of my first ever lens repairs was on a Sigma Super Wide II with fungus in the front element. I bought it for £30 but was refunded and allowed to keep it. It's a great little lens.Received a Sigma Super-Wide II earlier. Described as 'crystal clear' optics but, like a couple of recently-purchased lenses, features some (albeit light/peripheral) fungal growth.
Been fairly unlucky in this regard but it looks as though the front element is the only issue, and is relatively-easily accessible... Rubber rings time, here I come!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 27/11/2019 - 14:20
Received a Sigma Super-Wide II earlier. Described as 'crystal clear' optics but, like a couple of recently-purchased lenses, features some (albeit light/peripheral) fungal growth.
Been fairly unlucky in this regard but it looks as though the front element is the only issue, and is relatively-easily accessible... Rubber rings time, here I come!
Been fairly unlucky in this regard but it looks as though the front element is the only issue, and is relatively-easily accessible... Rubber rings time, here I come!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 27/11/2019 - 10:02
Heads up on an excerpt from the classified’s guidelines sticky post:
“Any non photo adverts or trade ads will be deleted"
“Any non photo adverts or trade ads will be deleted"
Comment by Benz3ne posted on FS: Pentax K-1 DSLR Camera with accessories at 26/11/2019 - 21:39
LennyBloke wrote:
And on its way to a good home
I wonder who the lucky blighter is!! :OAnd on its way to a good home
Comment by Benz3ne posted on FS: Voigtlander 40mm F/2 Ultron inc dedicated close-up lens and hood at 26/11/2019 - 18:25
The second lens, as sold to me kindly by a Sir. LennyBloke, is the Voigtlander Ultron SL-ii 40mm f/2 - I've looked into this and there was no SL-i, and the writing on the face plate, along with everything else, is indicative of the SL-ii! Is it a beauty to look at and even more beautiful to hold and use. It produces beautiful images with beautiful micro-contrast and beautiful sharpness across the board... safe to say, it exudes beauty. Completely smitten with this purchase, and unfortunately I now want more than 1 'Voigt'!
Who needs two kidneys anyway?
She's lush.