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Comment by Conqueror posted on what two lenses to take to towns near the french alps? at 03/05/2014 - 12:13
Less weight to carry up those mountains; less expensive gear to have to keep an eye on; no dirt getting onto your sensor.
Personally, if I ever had the chance to travel to someplace like this, I'd be taking everything, and probably investing in a new lens as well! But then photography would be the number one thing. It depends on your other priorities when out walking around.
I'll be in the area as its a work trip.. but I might try to extend it by taking time
Even thought the DA 55* is a odd focal length for this.. the sheer quality has amazed me... I think it must be the best lens I've got.. its also my most recent acquisition
Comment by Conqueror posted on what two lenses to take to towns near the french alps? at 02/05/2014 - 20:24
I need to travel light, so probably two lenses, maybe one, and most of mine are primes...
Was thinking about taking the 15mm and 55mm DA*
Comment by Conqueror posted on what two lenses to take to towns near the french alps? at 01/05/2014 - 20:56
I've bought from them as well my "english correspondent" went to the shop and brought me that brand new DA*55 when he's come to Italy.
And I have to thank PentaxUser for the advice about this shop. Thanks to those who told me.
A devastatingly good lens for the price..
Comment by Conqueror posted on Microglobe at 27/04/2014 - 20:41
I came across this.. but this is a completely different situation
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/129563-macro-lens-club-119.html
Scroll down a bit...
From the US forum using a 50mm sigma macro apparently
That looks like the natural crystal
Ceiling might be harder to see, because embedded..
Comment by Conqueror posted on Asbestos - 100mm WR at 26/04/2014 - 22:28
Fragment of the ceiling of course...
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I know a sample could be sent off for 25 quid.
I think the concentration in such ceilings is about 1% if present and that with adequate prep/precuations (mask,googles,suit and a special water based chemical to stop fibre release) it should be OK to remove.
Comment by Conqueror posted on Asbestos - 100mm WR at 26/04/2014 - 22:18
This is my first DA*
Only taken a few shots... devastating quality edge to edge from what I can see so far
Comment by Conqueror posted on Da* lenses at 21/04/2014 - 22:46
No problems, all as expected etc.
Would buy again from MG, knowing if I did have a problem they also have a physical store
At current prices, MG vs others... I could see myself buying again from MG if I didn't buy second hand on here for instance
Comment by Conqueror posted on Microglobe at 21/04/2014 - 22:42
17-70mm-ish with WR?
Comment by Conqueror posted on latest roadmap.. I think at 23/03/2014 - 21:21
I seem to remember it being mentioned in another thread people used to go on mentioning this kind of thing with another supplier, but when the item page specifies UK sourced, that's good enough for me.
Some aren't marked this way.. So I would expect these to be full EU warranty covered
So I don't see what the big deal is...
It's also a physical shop in London.. not a warehouse job, or some site with a weird postal address
Comment by Conqueror posted on Microglobe at 23/03/2014 - 21:17
Shame its also v expensive
I have been mulling over selling some bits to get a 18-135mm WR... it seems a very good travel lens.. but also a lens that comes under a lot of scrutiny judging by the US forum