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Comment by Clarky posted on A huntsman at 18/04/2009 - 22:56
Gotta love the huntsman Don One of the most attractive spiders going around
Great shots mate
Great shots mate
Comment by Clarky posted on A huntsman at 18/04/2009 - 09:21
Good to see you back Martin, and condolences to you and your wife
Comment by Clarky posted on Thank you !! To all the members. at 18/04/2009 - 09:16
Yours looks extremely sharp Mike, did you do much PP with it : Impressive shot
Mine were cropped by about 40%
Mine were cropped by about 40%
Comment by Clarky posted on Moon shot DA*300mm 1.7 af Adapt at 18/04/2009 - 01:43
Thanks Pete for your clarification.
I use the Katzeye split focus screen and highly recommend it. Its quite expensive but well worth it, especially with the old Takumar manual focus lenses.
Spanner: I have a couple of the Pentax adapters and a couple of generic branded ones. The Pentax version is by far the better choice.
You do get the focus comfirmation beep when using manual focus lenses. Its significantly more difficult to get the beep unless focusing wide open, which is why the Auto/manual switch on the Taks is so handy.
Keep practising and it becomes second nature when using them.
BTW sorry for my late reply, been very busy
I use the Katzeye split focus screen and highly recommend it. Its quite expensive but well worth it, especially with the old Takumar manual focus lenses.
Spanner: I have a couple of the Pentax adapters and a couple of generic branded ones. The Pentax version is by far the better choice.
You do get the focus comfirmation beep when using manual focus lenses. Its significantly more difficult to get the beep unless focusing wide open, which is why the Auto/manual switch on the Taks is so handy.
Keep practising and it becomes second nature when using them.
BTW sorry for my late reply, been very busy
Comment by Clarky posted on Old Lenses on a New Body at 18/04/2009 - 01:30
Heres another on E-bay Australia I have been watching.
link
looks like a real beauty
oops, sorry this is not the DMD version.
link
looks like a real beauty
oops, sorry this is not the DMD version.
Comment by Clarky posted on Very Rare Classic on ebay : K2DMD at 16/04/2009 - 23:13
I had the chance to take a few moon shots with my DA*300mm with the newly aquired AF 1.7 adapter
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP95312.jpg[/IMG]
This was taken some time ago with the Bigma, for comparison
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/ClarkysMoon.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP95312.jpg[/IMG]
This was taken some time ago with the Bigma, for comparison
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/ClarkysMoon.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by Clarky posted on Moon shot DA*300mm 1.7 af Adapt at 15/04/2009 - 23:39
hefty1 wrote:
One things for sure though; the old Taks are very capable lenses!
I couldn't agree more, (check out my sig below) I have quite a collection and enjoy using them all, more so than my modern Pentax lenses at the moment. One things for sure though; the old Taks are very capable lenses!
I always have one Tak permanently attached to my DS and My favourite would be the SMC 35mm f2, the 400mm is also super sharp with excellent contrast.
Once you get your technique down, they aren't difficult to use.
I use them in AV mode, set the aperture, focus wide open using the auto switch and then switch back to manual to take the shot.
Comment by Clarky posted on Old Lenses on a New Body at 15/04/2009 - 22:13
Excellent review Hefty, very interesting.
Comment by Clarky posted on Lens Review: Ross Anastigmat 196mm f/8 (on Pentax K10D) at 08/04/2009 - 06:37
May I ask where you live Don?