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Comment by Clarky posted on Tamron lenses with digital bodies at 25/04/2008 - 10:09
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I also only have the K adaptor, the KA is a bit hard to find and tends to be expensive. One day I will get one.....
Still the K adaptor is quite useable until you can get the KA.
If i am not mistaken our good and generous friend Daniel Bridge has one he is thinking of parting with. I also only have the K adaptor, the KA is a bit hard to find and tends to be expensive. One day I will get one.....
Still the K adaptor is quite useable until you can get the KA.
Comment by Clarky posted on Tamron lenses with digital bodies at 25/04/2008 - 09:53
You did a fine job Mike, they should be happy with that shot.
Just go for a tighter crop to get rid of the pipe in his head. :
Well done
Just go for a tighter crop to get rid of the pipe in his head. :
Well done
Comment by Clarky posted on Rapid advice needed please! at 26/04/2008 - 11:01
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Hello Everyone;
I wish to announce that I am no longer sponsored by Pentax and am a free agent. I will use Pentax gear as it suits my needs for now.
Let us just say that there were some rather profound differences of opinion that ended in the decision that this would be the best for all parties. I had made my intentions clear several months ago. There were some back and forth resonant expressions of intent on either side, with the resultant situation I am in today, free to choose what best suits my purposes.
As of this point in time, I am just another pro photographer.
There you have it...Let the show continue
Benjamin Kanarek
Thats a shame Ben I always enjoyed your subtle and enticing comments about whats happening within Pentax. Hello Everyone;
I wish to announce that I am no longer sponsored by Pentax and am a free agent. I will use Pentax gear as it suits my needs for now.
Let us just say that there were some rather profound differences of opinion that ended in the decision that this would be the best for all parties. I had made my intentions clear several months ago. There were some back and forth resonant expressions of intent on either side, with the resultant situation I am in today, free to choose what best suits my purposes.
As of this point in time, I am just another pro photographer.
There you have it...Let the show continue
Benjamin Kanarek
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax Sponsorship Terminated at 24/04/2008 - 10:14
Steve
I feel you have got off on the wrong foot here, this is in fact a friendly and informative forum, as you will find out in time.
A little confusion has reigned with this current thread and led to the situation you now find yourself in. This has led to a few tongue in cheek replies which has rubbed you up the wrong way.
Wipe the slate clean and start again is my advice. Keep your posts short and concise, people are more inclined to read them through and reply in kind.
You won't find a more informative, witty and tolerant bunch anywhere on the web.
Afterall they have put up with this dopey aussie for so long and i keep coming back for more
I feel you have got off on the wrong foot here, this is in fact a friendly and informative forum, as you will find out in time.
A little confusion has reigned with this current thread and led to the situation you now find yourself in. This has led to a few tongue in cheek replies which has rubbed you up the wrong way.
Wipe the slate clean and start again is my advice. Keep your posts short and concise, people are more inclined to read them through and reply in kind.
You won't find a more informative, witty and tolerant bunch anywhere on the web.
Afterall they have put up with this dopey aussie for so long and i keep coming back for more
Comment by Clarky posted on For Sale: Pentax SMC 18-55mm DA lens NEW and Boxed at 25/04/2008 - 04:12
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Congratulations Clarky I knew you couldn't refuse that offer.
I still haven't taken the plunge Trying to decide what, if any, lens I can afford to get with it. And with the K10D is still widely available here I'm still trying to justify the extra dosh for the K20D
Looks like I'll be taking just the Ds to Arizona next month.
Don't dispair Gwyn, as they say patience is a virtue and there is a bargain with your name on it just around the corner. Congratulations Clarky I knew you couldn't refuse that offer.
I still haven't taken the plunge Trying to decide what, if any, lens I can afford to get with it. And with the K10D is still widely available here I'm still trying to justify the extra dosh for the K20D
Looks like I'll be taking just the Ds to Arizona next month.
Comment by Clarky posted on Good price on K20?? at 24/04/2008 - 10:20
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Congratulations Clarky - I look forward to seeing what bug photos you can produce with this pair.
I'm quivering in anticipation Congratulations Clarky - I look forward to seeing what bug photos you can produce with this pair.
Comment by Clarky posted on Good price on K20?? at 24/04/2008 - 10:02
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K20 (body only) AU$1350 (640quid)
Sigma 180mm macro AU$1050 (500quid)
Well i took the plunge and purchased both items today. I even managed to knock him down an extra 20quid on the lens K20 (body only) AU$1350 (640quid)
Sigma 180mm macro AU$1050 (500quid)
Will pick up both items on Tuesday.
While i am here, A member of my local photographic club has decided to sell some of his DSLR gear. He is in a bit of a financial bind.
He won't sell any of his film gear just the digital stuff as he believes it will be easier to replace.
Well he has the 2 star lenses he wants to get rid of first (DA*16-50 and DA*50-135). I asked him to let me offer them here first before putting them on flea-bay.
So i will keep you posted on what he wants for them and have a look at them cosmetically. I will even put them on my new K20 and see how they go.
Comment by Clarky posted on Good price on K20?? at 24/04/2008 - 09:47
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I've only got a poor copy of a 1.4x Sigma TC. I have used it with my 1.5x Kenko TC but, TBH, because the 180mm is so sharp I just crop and zoom the photo if I need to get closer.
As an example, this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/1157418717/sizes/o/in/set-721576007132783...
is a 100% crop of the original, which resizes to this:
That's a red spider mite at less that 1mm in size, btw, no TC
Unfortunately i am at work tonight and my company server has a lock on the flickr and photobucket sites so i can't view any pics associated with either of them. I've only got a poor copy of a 1.4x Sigma TC. I have used it with my 1.5x Kenko TC but, TBH, because the 180mm is so sharp I just crop and zoom the photo if I need to get closer.
As an example, this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/1157418717/sizes/o/in/set-721576007132783...
is a 100% crop of the original, which resizes to this:
That's a red spider mite at less that 1mm in size, btw, no TC
I will check it out in the morning when i get home. thanks
Comment by Clarky posted on Good price on K20?? at 22/04/2008 - 10:39
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It's such a lovely lens too
While you are here chirpy and rubbing salt into my wounds. It's such a lovely lens too
Have you used your 180 macro with one of the Sigma APO TCs (1.4 & 2.0)
I am thinking about getting one for my Bigma and also using it on the 180 Macro when i ever get one
Comment by Clarky posted on Good price on K20?? at 22/04/2008 - 10:23
If i am not mistaken our good and generous friend Daniel Bridge has one he is thinking of parting with.
My KA one will be on ebay because I'd rather market forces set the price. I know what I'd be happy with, but I suspect it may make more than that, and I have an expensive lens to pay for! I just don't think I'd have the gall to ask what it might make.
Dan
Good luck with it.
The price of the DA*300mm in Aust, is horrendously expensive $AU2000
Its listed on E-bay in Canada for $AU1300.
But after my recent purchase's it will be some time before i decide if its for me.