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I think the only thing you're missing is that it carries a 10.0 rating on the Pentax User lens database.
Comment by Col K10 posted on Am I missing something here? at 01/01/2013 - 22:08
Ideally I would recommend a set which permits full communication with the lens. But I've not seen a set for a little while, and they tend to be about £140, but they do support all modes and metering.
Note I deliberately short out the Data pin to fool the K-5 into thinking that any lens attached is an "A" type to gain focus trapping. Without the contacts you'll run any attached lens as a manual lens... so it better have an aperture ring. But, again if you ensure there is clean metal at the data pin position, to short it out, you'll get focus trap to work.
Note I deliberately short out the Data pin to fool the K-5 into thinking that any lens attached is an "A" type to gain focus trapping. Without the contacts you'll run any attached lens as a manual lens... so it better have an aperture ring. But, again if you ensure there is clean metal at the data pin position, to short it out, you'll get focus trap to work.
Comment by Col K10 posted on Sigma 180mm F2.8 macro at 11/05/2012 - 23:46
eenymac wrote:
Much as I'd be very interested in a new 180mm Macro, I too will believe it when I see it attached to my K5.
In the meantime, as Frogfish says, DA*300! (my favourite butterfly lens)
Cracking Marbled White. Have you tried the DA*300 with extension tubes?Much as I'd be very interested in a new 180mm Macro, I too will believe it when I see it attached to my K5.
In the meantime, as Frogfish says, DA*300! (my favourite butterfly lens)
Comment by Col K10 posted on Sigma 180mm F2.8 macro at 11/05/2012 - 22:24
Mike-P wrote:
At the end of the day (and I never thought I would ever say this, especially about a macro) ... it's only a lens.
Now if you would excuse me I must get back to transferring money to my Paypal account ready to fund my bid.
My mistake was linking the Paypal directly to the bank a/c! Fortunately I've got that lens...just hoping to see that it goes for more than I paid (and that's not including the import duty & VAT).At the end of the day (and I never thought I would ever say this, especially about a macro) ... it's only a lens.
Now if you would excuse me I must get back to transferring money to my Paypal account ready to fund my bid.
I just hope it stays as a K-mount. Don't want to loose another to a Canon conversion.
Comment by Col K10 posted on Mint and super rare Pentax lens collection - some advise please at 30/04/2012 - 21:09
Frogherder wrote:
What alternative did he want to sell you? That might suggest another answer.
Probably a shelf full of FA*200mm Macros, which he's believed he couldn't sell as there was no suitable Pentax DSLR.
Bernard
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supersammy wrote:
I just phoned my local independant camera shop to enquire about the sigma and tamron lenses and the person there told me that these two macro lenses would not be suitable for a digital pentax camera when using for macro work. He said that they are full frame lenses and this would mean that I wouldn't get the same macro results on my camera.
Can anyone shed any more light on this for me please?
Just a thought :-supersammy wrote:
I just phoned my local independant camera shop to enquire about the sigma and tamron lenses and the person there told me that these two macro lenses would not be suitable for a digital pentax camera when using for macro work. He said that they are full frame lenses and this would mean that I wouldn't get the same macro results on my camera.
Can anyone shed any more light on this for me please?
What alternative did he want to sell you? That might suggest another answer.
Probably a shelf full of FA*200mm Macros, which he's believed he couldn't sell as there was no suitable Pentax DSLR.
Bernard
Comment by Col K10 posted on Sigma 105mm OR Tamron 90mm at 22/04/2012 - 15:03
I can't help with distinguishing between the 2. I own the Tamron and found its image quality excellent. However, I don't enjoy its mechanics for switching from manual to auto focusing. The pushing of the focus ring to engage the clutch is fine to select MF, but it doesn't disengage the drive screw and you also have to select MF on the body to prevent turning the drive motor whilst focusing.
I have found no way to gain the usefulness of focus trapping with this lens without the introduction of an extension tube.
I have found no way to gain the usefulness of focus trapping with this lens without the introduction of an extension tube.
Comment by Col K10 posted on Sigma 105mm OR Tamron 90mm at 21/04/2012 - 07:27
redbusa99 wrote:
how good is this lens,is there something from current line up of lenses ,including 3rd party ,it could be compared to ,is it worth £100? all thoughts welcome
No real problem with the quality of the lens. Just the price since there's a buy it now on ebay for £80 how good is this lens,is there something from current line up of lenses ,including 3rd party ,it could be compared to ,is it worth £100? all thoughts welcome
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Comment by Col K10 posted on smc super takumar 200mm f4 prime at 15/04/2012 - 19:52
fritzthedog wrote:
I have just purchased a bag of their own brand peanuts from Sainsburys and noticed that the price has gone up by 30% since last week.
Does this mean they have been bought out by Ricoh?
On a personal note - the price increases are likely to save me money as I am now less likely to 'need' another new lens in the foreseeable future.
Carl
Depend's is that the Sainsbury's which provides the nice 2hr free parking right by SRS in Watford? The pricing appears to also be making a wider separation between the new DA Primes, the Ltd's and "Stars". Makes it even more important how the 560mm will be classified.I have just purchased a bag of their own brand peanuts from Sainsburys and noticed that the price has gone up by 30% since last week.
Does this mean they have been bought out by Ricoh?
On a personal note - the price increases are likely to save me money as I am now less likely to 'need' another new lens in the foreseeable future.
Carl
Comment by Col K10 posted on Pentax/Ricoh putting prices up at 15/04/2012 - 15:33
