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Its enough to make me run out and buy another K10 and a bag full of lenses
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax K10D Dancing Girls. at 07/12/2007 - 01:58
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Still tempted to go back and try again every so often...
Dan
I had quite a laugh reading that old post and was amazed at the level of magnification you could get I think i will give it a go, I just need to collect a few more loo rolls Mongoose wrote:
There's a thread around somewhere where a bunch of us competed to demonstrate just how silly the magnification can get. Blew up the letters IRB from below the queens head on a Penny to fill the frame.
Here it is: https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3835There's a thread around somewhere where a bunch of us competed to demonstrate just how silly the magnification can get. Blew up the letters IRB from below the queens head on a Penny to fill the frame.
Still tempted to go back and try again every so often...
Dan
Comment by Clarky posted on stocking fillers at 06/12/2007 - 00:16
Is this the one you are looking for.
http://www.camerastore.com.au/Sigma+50%2D500mm+F4%2D6%2E3+EX+DG+HSM+Pentax+Mount-details.htm
http://www.camerastore.com.au/Sigma+50%2D500mm+F4%2D6%2E3+EX+DG+HSM+Pentax+Mount-details.htm
Comment by Clarky posted on Sigma HSM lenses at 05/12/2007 - 11:58
Good lord Niblue You are the Bower Bird of the lens world
Comment by Clarky posted on Building your own set of lenses in Pentax World at 15/12/2007 - 10:18
Very good post Flink and interesting.
I am drooling over your 3 primes none of which i have
I would certainly go for the DA16-45 over the DA18-55 i have both of these and the results speak for themselves.
I have been contemplating the Pentax 80-320 and the Sigma DG 70-300 apo macro and have decided to go with the Sigma mainly on the reviews i have read about this lens and for the price.
Why did you sell the pentax 300mm f4 K lens : Was it because it was just a K and if it had been an A you would have kept it. Or because of picture quality :
Thanks again for your thoughts
I am drooling over your 3 primes none of which i have
I would certainly go for the DA16-45 over the DA18-55 i have both of these and the results speak for themselves.
I have been contemplating the Pentax 80-320 and the Sigma DG 70-300 apo macro and have decided to go with the Sigma mainly on the reviews i have read about this lens and for the price.
Why did you sell the pentax 300mm f4 K lens : Was it because it was just a K and if it had been an A you would have kept it. Or because of picture quality :
Thanks again for your thoughts
Comment by Clarky posted on Building your own set of lenses in Pentax World at 04/12/2007 - 01:18
Well judged Peter and congrats to McBrian for a great shot.
Comment by Clarky posted on Weekly Competition 22 : RED at 10/12/2007 - 07:25
Sydney Harbour
Lens DA16-45 @ 45mm
Ap @ f4.0
Shutter @ 1/350sec
ISO @ 200
No flash
Sky enhanced in PS
Lens DA16-45 @ 45mm
Ap @ f4.0
Shutter @ 1/350sec
ISO @ 200
No flash
Sky enhanced in PS
Comment by Clarky posted on Weekly Competition 22 : RED at 04/12/2007 - 02:58
I picked up this Sun Lens recently for about 10quid.
It certainly is a solid piece of hardware weighing about 850grams It takes 67mm filters and i got 5 filters with it including a rubber lens hood. I'm not sure what some of the filters are used for. Perhaps someone can enlighten me
It has a 3.5 constant aperture throughout its focal length and a nifty Macro feature whichs is activated by a small switch on the body.
I am assuming this was a very good lens in its day. Has anyone seen or used one before.
The 67mm filters can also be used on my DA16-45 which may come in handy at sometime.
I have taken a few snaps of the lens and filters and a couple of test shots.
None have been PSed but they have been cropped.
All the pics were taken @ 50mm, Ap @ 5.6, iso @ 100, Shutter @ 1/90
Using the Macro feature with flash on the cover of a first aid manual
It certainly is a solid piece of hardware weighing about 850grams It takes 67mm filters and i got 5 filters with it including a rubber lens hood. I'm not sure what some of the filters are used for. Perhaps someone can enlighten me
It has a 3.5 constant aperture throughout its focal length and a nifty Macro feature whichs is activated by a small switch on the body.
I am assuming this was a very good lens in its day. Has anyone seen or used one before.
The 67mm filters can also be used on my DA16-45 which may come in handy at sometime.
I have taken a few snaps of the lens and filters and a couple of test shots.
None have been PSed but they have been cropped.
All the pics were taken @ 50mm, Ap @ 5.6, iso @ 100, Shutter @ 1/90
Using the Macro feature with flash on the cover of a first aid manual
Comment by Clarky posted on Sun Lens 39-90mm f3.5 Macro at 03/12/2007 - 06:02
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I've purchased from the US and Canada when in Australia and had real savings along the lines already mentioned. I made the mistake of purchasing a Pentax flash from the US while staying in the UK and was hit with a huge import duty which blew away any savings made. So my advice is if you are resident in Australia then it's well worth it but not so if you reside in the UK. In any case it's well worth seeing what is available locally. If it is a fair price and not too inflated I prefer to purchase from a local store.
I have looked far and wide for retailer in Aust that can compete with US prices but there are none. Thats why none of them will see my money. When you can save 40% too 50% its no contest I've purchased from the US and Canada when in Australia and had real savings along the lines already mentioned. I made the mistake of purchasing a Pentax flash from the US while staying in the UK and was hit with a huge import duty which blew away any savings made. So my advice is if you are resident in Australia then it's well worth it but not so if you reside in the UK. In any case it's well worth seeing what is available locally. If it is a fair price and not too inflated I prefer to purchase from a local store.
Comment by Clarky posted on Buying from the USA now. at 03/12/2007 - 11:46
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I purchased a couple of things from the USA when we were getting just over 90cents for the US$ but I purchased my camera from here in Australia for the warranty issues.
The difference in "retail" prices between here and the US is nothing less than amazing. For example a AF360FGZ flash was between $450 & $475 in Australia I got one from the US for $256 Australian dollars to my front door.
A mate of mine bought a Canon D40 (body and a couple of lenses) from Hongkong recently. I don't know where he will be placed with regards warranty.
I could'nt agree more mitcho. I buy all my gear from the US and HK if i can. There is a risk in regards to warranty but when you can save up too 40% i believe its worth the risk Just remember to keep your purchases under $1000 to avoid duty and GST I purchased a couple of things from the USA when we were getting just over 90cents for the US$ but I purchased my camera from here in Australia for the warranty issues.
The difference in "retail" prices between here and the US is nothing less than amazing. For example a AF360FGZ flash was between $450 & $475 in Australia I got one from the US for $256 Australian dollars to my front door.
A mate of mine bought a Canon D40 (body and a couple of lenses) from Hongkong recently. I don't know where he will be placed with regards warranty.
I got the same deal on my AF360 flash
Comment by Clarky posted on Buying from the USA now. at 03/12/2007 - 05:09
