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Comment by Clarky posted on The stuff dreams are made of at 23/05/2010 - 13:24
What about the FA 20-35 f4, not as fast but a very good performer, not many of them around either but not as rare as the A 20mm I suspect.
Comment by Clarky posted on WANTED: SMC A 20mm F2.8 at 21/05/2010 - 16:09
i-Berg wrote:
Take it off! You are unlikely to need it - contemporary digital sensors have little if any sensitivity to UV when compared to the film emulsions of 35 film SLRs. If you have a front lens element that needs special protection (not sure why!), then perhaps you might consider a UV filter -otherwise, it's just another obstacle between you and a clean image.
Couldn't agree more Take it off! You are unlikely to need it - contemporary digital sensors have little if any sensitivity to UV when compared to the film emulsions of 35 film SLRs. If you have a front lens element that needs special protection (not sure why!), then perhaps you might consider a UV filter -otherwise, it's just another obstacle between you and a clean image.
Comment by Clarky posted on UV Filter fogging the element at 21/05/2010 - 11:13
Pete, I may end up keeping them both yet. When the 200mm arrives I will do a few side by side comparisons, I'm not expecting too much difference in IQ, if any!, but its a lens I have wanted for some time and I look forward too putting it through its paces.
Cheers
Cheers
Comment by Clarky posted on Sigma DG EX 180mm Macro, resale value?? at 20/05/2010 - 15:03
There is an FA version for sale on the other Pentax forum US$550, no hood though.
Comment by Clarky posted on WANTED: SMC A 20mm F2.8 at 19/05/2010 - 17:22
Thanks for the replies, but i'm still no closer to putting a value on it. I wanted to avoid ebay if I could so I might list it on the forums and see what happens, I may end up keeping it.
George, you are right, too many hours scouring the classifieds, and it does pay off at times.
The Voigtlander will be taking pride of place on the top shelf along side the Pentax 200mm macro, what a handsome couple they make
I am also considering selling my DA*60-250, FA 20-35mm, FA 24-90mm, Tamron 1.4x AF TC, and an AF 540 flash. But i'm changing my mind on an hourly basis at the moment.
George Lazarette wrote:
Clarky, we await a full report on this lens. I think you are the only person here to own a Pentax 200mm macro, or am I wrong?
Kris, I suspect Clarky spends many a long hour researching the second-hand market, and deserves his "luck".
G
I believe "Mayday" has one, Clarky, we await a full report on this lens. I think you are the only person here to own a Pentax 200mm macro, or am I wrong?
Kris, I suspect Clarky spends many a long hour researching the second-hand market, and deserves his "luck".
G
George, you are right, too many hours scouring the classifieds, and it does pay off at times.
bretti_kivi wrote:
there were several on the other forum where the owners were looking for $700+ IIRC and not getting it. The 180 seems rare enough.
I would also be interested, but other things take prio, as usual.
Bret
If I can only get $700 for it, then I will be keeping it, i'm afraid. there were several on the other forum where the owners were looking for $700+ IIRC and not getting it. The 180 seems rare enough.
I would also be interested, but other things take prio, as usual.
Bret
hefty1 wrote:
Thats a very generous offer Hefty, NOT Clarky wrote:
I always said I would never sell it unless I was lucky enough to get hold of a Pentax A* 200mm f4 macro, well my luck has come in and I have just purchased one, so now I have too pay for it
I can't help you with a value on the Sigma, but I'll give you a couple of hundred towards your new purchase in exchange for a shiny Voigtlander 125 Macro that's now redundant. I always said I would never sell it unless I was lucky enough to get hold of a Pentax A* 200mm f4 macro, well my luck has come in and I have just purchased one, so now I have too pay for it
The Voigtlander will be taking pride of place on the top shelf along side the Pentax 200mm macro, what a handsome couple they make
I am also considering selling my DA*60-250, FA 20-35mm, FA 24-90mm, Tamron 1.4x AF TC, and an AF 540 flash. But i'm changing my mind on an hourly basis at the moment.
Comment by Clarky posted on Sigma DG EX 180mm Macro, resale value?? at 19/05/2010 - 13:15
Anvh wrote:
Thank you Clarky.
I once also had the idea but the AF540 is just to heavy like you said and I was getting used to it by holding the flash in one hand and the camera in the other and simply use the pop-up flash to trigger the AF540 wirelessly.
I wonder if a simple flash stand might not be easier, something like a gorilla pod maybe?
Thank you Clarky.
I once also had the idea but the AF540 is just to heavy like you said and I was getting used to it by holding the flash in one hand and the camera in the other and simply use the pop-up flash to trigger the AF540 wirelessly.
I wonder if a simple flash stand might not be easier, something like a gorilla pod maybe?
George Lazarette wrote:
If you were any good, Mike, you would have an assistant to do this sort of thing for you. Young, blonde, and comely.
But seriously, do you really need to attach the flashgun to the camera? You could mount it close by on a small tripod.
G
Thats a good idea for static objects but a little unweildy if you are chasing moving objects like bugs, and Mike likes his bugs I believe If you were any good, Mike, you would have an assistant to do this sort of thing for you. Young, blonde, and comely.
But seriously, do you really need to attach the flashgun to the camera? You could mount it close by on a small tripod.
G
BTW Good to see you back George, long time no see. I hope you have been well
Comment by Clarky posted on Bendy flash extension arm? at 18/05/2010 - 18:39
As the title suggests I have this lens, obviously in a Pentax mount, And I am wondering what a mint second hand copy is selling for,
I always said I would never sell it unless I was lucky enough to get hold of a Pentax A* 200mm f4 macro, well my luck has come in and I have just purchased one, so now I have too pay for it
If I am not mistaken the Sigma 180mm in the pentax mount has now been discontinued ?? I looked on the SRS website and there was no mention of it thier and the Canikons are currently going for around 510quid, which is a pretty good price I might add, I paid over 700quid for mine back in 2008 and was hoping I could get back most of that outlay, but going on current prices I might struggle, but then again if the Pentax version has been discontinued it may bump the price up somewhat ??
What do you think is a fair price for an almost mint copy (it has one small scuff mark on the hood) boxed, with carry case and documentation.
Thanks in advance. Clarky
I always said I would never sell it unless I was lucky enough to get hold of a Pentax A* 200mm f4 macro, well my luck has come in and I have just purchased one, so now I have too pay for it
If I am not mistaken the Sigma 180mm in the pentax mount has now been discontinued ?? I looked on the SRS website and there was no mention of it thier and the Canikons are currently going for around 510quid, which is a pretty good price I might add, I paid over 700quid for mine back in 2008 and was hoping I could get back most of that outlay, but going on current prices I might struggle, but then again if the Pentax version has been discontinued it may bump the price up somewhat ??
What do you think is a fair price for an almost mint copy (it has one small scuff mark on the hood) boxed, with carry case and documentation.
Thanks in advance. Clarky
Comment by Clarky posted on Sigma DG EX 180mm Macro, resale value?? at 18/05/2010 - 18:12
Anvh wrote:
Clarky is it more handy then it looks?
Stefan, the first one works quite well with a Pentax AF200T flash attached, light weight and flexible, the second one was a little less so, a bit top heavy and unbalanced with the 360 flash attached, I use them a lot less now that I have the ring flash.Clarky is it more handy then it looks?
Comment by Clarky posted on Bendy flash extension arm? at 18/05/2010 - 16:41
I actually made a couple, which I still use occasionally, they were relatively simple to make, and cheap.
Alternatively as Doug says there is the Manfrotto 237 I thought it was a little long though at 21"
This one was made using flexible water pipe, clip lock I think its called? its used on CNC milling machines for directing cooling fluid onto the matal being cut. You can add a remove sections to achieve the desired length.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP4243.jpg[/IMG]
This was made from an old desk lamp with a flexible head
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/CIMG2073.jpg[/IMG]
Alternatively as Doug says there is the Manfrotto 237 I thought it was a little long though at 21"
This one was made using flexible water pipe, clip lock I think its called? its used on CNC milling machines for directing cooling fluid onto the matal being cut. You can add a remove sections to achieve the desired length.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP4243.jpg[/IMG]
This was made from an old desk lamp with a flexible head
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/CIMG2073.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by Clarky posted on Bendy flash extension arm? at 18/05/2010 - 03:26
I have just purchased the Pentax A* 200mm macro, my wallet is empty
So are you going to buy the FA* macro Mike :