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Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax A smc 100mm 2.8 at 25/09/2007 - 12:18
Thanks Kim on that detailed review, most helpful. I think i will take everyones word on the A series 135 2.8 and leave it alone unless i find one going for a song.
The A100 2.8 i have only had a day or so but what i have seen so far its superb and the diminuitive size is impressive. Roughly the same size as my A 50 1.7.
I will keep my A series collection going and if i am not happy with one i will just plonk it back on E-bay and get another, It s a vicious circle but a lot of fun
The A100 2.8 i have only had a day or so but what i have seen so far its superb and the diminuitive size is impressive. Roughly the same size as my A 50 1.7.
I will keep my A series collection going and if i am not happy with one i will just plonk it back on E-bay and get another, It s a vicious circle but a lot of fun
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax A smc 100mm 2.8 at 25/09/2007 - 11:11
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I had a play with an M200 the other day and it is fantastic. Even without AF it is at least twice the resolution of my DA50-200 which has trouble distinguishing, anything at all and has such bad CA now that it is impossible to remove.
I use my 200A when i am birding from my rear balcony and i love it. Shame i am at work i would post a couple of shots, but sadly i can't access photbucket from work Even with a TC i get some wonderful contrasty and sharp shots. Clarky wrote:
Wonderful idea, glad we agree Quote:
It is a bad lens you should post it to me, same with the A135
Tyr i suppose you want me to send you the SMC A 200mm f4 also I seem to recall you were on the lookout for one of those as well. It is a bad lens you should post it to me, same with the A135
I had a play with an M200 the other day and it is fantastic. Even without AF it is at least twice the resolution of my DA50-200 which has trouble distinguishing, anything at all and has such bad CA now that it is impossible to remove.
I am sure the 100A 2.8 will be just as good.
I seem to be steering away from the zooms they just don't seem to be doing it for me. Now that i have upgraded to the K10 i will give them another crack and see how they go. But you can't beat a good prime
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax A smc 100mm 2.8 at 23/09/2007 - 13:25
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There is a copy of one of the A lenses I'd really like on Ebay in the US at the moment (item number 15016289981 - it's the 15mm F3.5 and looks in very nice condition. The only downside is the price - there are still 2 days to go and already it's over $500.
I have seen a few of these lately listed on E-bay and i have seen them go as high as AUD$900.00. A bit rich for my blood i am afraid. There is a copy of one of the A lenses I'd really like on Ebay in the US at the moment (item number 15016289981 - it's the 15mm F3.5 and looks in very nice condition. The only downside is the price - there are still 2 days to go and already it's over $500.
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It is a bad lens you should post it to me, same with the A135
Tyr i suppose you want me to send you the SMC A 200mm f4 also I seem to recall you were on the lookout for one of those as well. It is a bad lens you should post it to me, same with the A135
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax A smc 100mm 2.8 at 23/09/2007 - 10:20
I just got my hands on this lens and i am wondering what the consensus is regarding its quality. I am developing an affinity for A series primes. I can't resist them . I haven't got it yet but expecting it any day.
Anybody got this lens and can give me a heads up.
I also have my eye on an SMC A 135mm I don't know why its like eating a packet of crisps, you have to have them all
Anybody got this lens and can give me a heads up.
I also have my eye on an SMC A 135mm I don't know why its like eating a packet of crisps, you have to have them all
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax A smc 100mm 2.8 at 22/09/2007 - 14:00
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Cheers,
It sure chews up the 1gig memory card space though. I don't think i would need it but if it suits your needs then thats fine Clarky wrote:
I do have a query with it though. How do you get it too remain shooting Raw without having to press the button each time The only menu reference i could find allows it to remain shooting raw but it also duplicates each shot with a jpeg Silly setting if you ask me
As niblue suggested you likely have your camera set for RAW+, I actually use this mode and I find it quite handy. I shoot RAW (PEF) plus a 2MB jpeg, I use those jpgs to quickly assess my images, assemble test pano sequences, post to the web, share with friends or make small prints with pretty much any computer I can lay my hands on. The better Images I can deal with as RAW files at my leisure.I do have a query with it though. How do you get it too remain shooting Raw without having to press the button each time The only menu reference i could find allows it to remain shooting raw but it also duplicates each shot with a jpeg Silly setting if you ask me
Cheers,
Comment by Clarky posted on K10 has landed at 23/09/2007 - 00:16
Thanks Niblue and George i got it now, Don't know how i missed it in the menu
And yes it is a handy feature now that i have it worked out
And yes it is a handy feature now that i have it worked out
Comment by Clarky posted on K10 has landed at 22/09/2007 - 23:06
I do have a query with it though. How do you get it too remain shooting Raw without having to press the button each time The only menu reference i could find allows it to remain shooting raw but it also duplicates each shot with a jpeg Silly setting if you ask me
Comment by Clarky posted on K10 has landed at 22/09/2007 - 14:45
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You are right niblue i have pretty much worked it out after a couple of hours of playing with it. But the manual would still be handy just in case Clarky wrote:
I didnt get a manual with it as it was lost by its former owner but it should'nt take too long to work it all out. And i will print a manual off at work next week
I haven't even opened the manual for my K10D so I'm not sure you'll need it.I didnt get a manual with it as it was lost by its former owner but it should'nt take too long to work it all out. And i will print a manual off at work next week
Comment by Clarky posted on K10 has landed at 21/09/2007 - 14:00
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You can download the manual from the Pentax site.
Have fun with your new toy
Thanks Gwyn i know i can download it. But i am a bit short of paper at the moment. I will do it at work on Monday You can download the manual from the Pentax site.
Have fun with your new toy
Comment by Clarky posted on K10 has landed at 21/09/2007 - 13:20
mmm I think I shall jealously guard my 50-200 from now on, I seem to have an unusually good one