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Comment by Daronl posted on Where do I go? at 02/06/2014 - 18:34
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Comment by Daronl posted on Vanguard Uprise 48 new, unused labels still attached at 18/05/2014 - 09:28
Vanguard Uprise 48 unused still labelled
Great Bag, never used, still labels attached and stuffing inside, bought January to replace misplaced same, but found other three weeks late.
http://www.vanguardworld.co.uk/index.php/pv/products/photo-video/detail-1-1-4-34...
Great Bag, never used, still labels attached and stuffing inside, bought January to replace misplaced same, but found other three weeks late.
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£89' see link quick sale £70 buyer collects or pays postagehttp://www.vanguardworld.co.uk/index.php/pv/products/photo-video/detail-1-1-4-34...
Comment by Daronl posted on Vanguard Uprise 48 new, unused labels still attached at 16/05/2014 - 06:08
1 year on the " clones" are fine despite being very cheap
Comment by Daronl posted on WTB: OE Pentax D-Li90 Battery at 12/05/2014 - 21:21
Been there and had it happen, not only with the camera but, fishing, cycling, jogging, cooking, golf, squash, et, etc, etc
It is the way of life, and my two daughters have now multiplied the problem x 3
Regards
inadequate , Swansea
It is the way of life, and my two daughters have now multiplied the problem x 3
Regards
inadequate , Swansea
Comment by Daronl posted on I'm giving up at 12/05/2014 - 19:51
These are so good Walt, I am so impressed by your skill here,
Congratulations on great macro work
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Congratulations on great macro work
Regards
walt wrote:
I've been trying out my new 55-300WR with my Raynox DCR-250. I've got to get used to it so that I can be ready for that special shot...!
All taken as said above, K-30 with in built flash and a interfit STR111 diffuser.
I've been trying out my new 55-300WR with my Raynox DCR-250. I've got to get used to it so that I can be ready for that special shot...!
All taken as said above, K-30 with in built flash and a interfit STR111 diffuser.
Comment by Daronl posted on Some recent macros at 12/05/2014 - 19:45
I have had them both and would concur, Pentax was a gift, after much comparison of results sold the Sigma recently, as it became second choice, I guess that's the answer for me
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Offertonhatter wrote:
I don't have the Sigma, but I do have the DA50, and the FA50 F1.4. Wide open the DA50 is a lot sweeter and more contrasty than the FA50. Plus it is lighter and very cheap indeed. I have seen examples of shots taken wide open and it is indeed even better. But when stopped down the Pentax pair overtake it in IQ (Look on Flickr)
Personally I would go the DA50 route, as bangs for buck, and more, it is a bargain.
There is another option if you don't mind slowing down a little and manual focus only. The SMC-M 50mm F1.7. Now that is a very good lens indeed and very cheap to buy.
I don't have the Sigma, but I do have the DA50, and the FA50 F1.4. Wide open the DA50 is a lot sweeter and more contrasty than the FA50. Plus it is lighter and very cheap indeed. I have seen examples of shots taken wide open and it is indeed even better. But when stopped down the Pentax pair overtake it in IQ (Look on Flickr)
Personally I would go the DA50 route, as bangs for buck, and more, it is a bargain.
There is another option if you don't mind slowing down a little and manual focus only. The SMC-M 50mm F1.7. Now that is a very good lens indeed and very cheap to buy.
Comment by Daronl posted on Portrait Lens (50mm) advice at 11/05/2014 - 10:16
Hi David,
Welcome to the "300Wow" club, great images.
Best regards
Welcome to the "300Wow" club, great images.
Best regards
davidstorm wrote:
I've had my DA*300 for a few days now and I've already fallen head over heels in love with it (apologies to my wife Nicky)!
Here is a set of a few images taken with it, all are with the K-3 as it has been glued onto this body since I got it. I seems to just gel with my K-3 and hasn't missed a beat, focussing is spot on and pretty quick.
Hope you like, please comment if like or don't like.
Tulip Alone
Wot No Nuts?
The Bells
Pheasant Close-up
A Hint of Swans
Bleeding Heart
End of Days
Pheasant and Missus
Scruffy Great Tit
Apologies for the last one, I don't like images of birds on feeders and usually avoid taking them, but I have an excuse as I was testing the lens!
Best Wishes
David
I've had my DA*300 for a few days now and I've already fallen head over heels in love with it (apologies to my wife Nicky)!
Here is a set of a few images taken with it, all are with the K-3 as it has been glued onto this body since I got it. I seems to just gel with my K-3 and hasn't missed a beat, focussing is spot on and pretty quick.
Hope you like, please comment if like or don't like.
Tulip Alone
Wot No Nuts?
The Bells
Pheasant Close-up
A Hint of Swans
Bleeding Heart
End of Days
Pheasant and Missus
Scruffy Great Tit
Apologies for the last one, I don't like images of birds on feeders and usually avoid taking them, but I have an excuse as I was testing the lens!
Best Wishes
David
Comment by Daronl posted on First set with DA*300 at 28/04/2014 - 09:38
Thanks Mike,
Regards
daronl
Regards
daronl
Mike-P wrote:
It's a 180mm f3.5 1:1 DG EX Sigma macro lens, it is screw drive not HSM and there is no OS.
It's a 180mm f3.5 1:1 DG EX Sigma macro lens, it is screw drive not HSM and there is no OS.
Comment by Daronl posted on FS.: Sigma 180 EX DG Macro F3.5 at 24/04/2014 - 22:46
Hi,
Is a Sigma 180mm f2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM exactly the same model as the one you are advertising (OS HSM)
Regards
Daron
Is a Sigma 180mm f2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM exactly the same model as the one you are advertising (OS HSM)
Regards
Daron
bricke wrote:
Hi, I want to sell my Sigma 180 Macro, I'm from Italy and you can see my lens here:
http://annunci.ebay.it/annunci/fotografia/venezia-annunci-venezia/sigma-180-macr...
The lens is in mint conditions, everything is perfect, comes with boxes (even with the original soft case).
I've even a Benro tripod (17kg max load) and a Manfrotto 410 Junior head to sell with the lens, I sell it because I want to move to fuji.
asking 1000€ (800£) plus spedition.
If you need more detailed pics ask me.
Hi, I want to sell my Sigma 180 Macro, I'm from Italy and you can see my lens here:
http://annunci.ebay.it/annunci/fotografia/venezia-annunci-venezia/sigma-180-macr...
The lens is in mint conditions, everything is perfect, comes with boxes (even with the original soft case).
I've even a Benro tripod (17kg max load) and a Manfrotto 410 Junior head to sell with the lens, I sell it because I want to move to fuji.
asking 1000€ (800£) plus spedition.
If you need more detailed pics ask me.
Comment by Daronl posted on FS.: Sigma 180 EX DG Macro F3.5 at 24/04/2014 - 21:34
When I am in such a quandary at this time of the year though, I will go to Skomer Island where all types of wild life simply engulfs you all day everyday, not just thousands of puffins but many other forms of wild life that are not timid or furtive on this Island.
it can spoil you and your 300mm DA*
http://www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/?PID=455
Regards
Daronl
Hi all, looking for some help from you over the next day or so. I'm off work this week and have set aside just one day for a trip out with my camera gear. I have selected two possible locations, but can only do one of them so I need you to help me decide.
The choices are:
1. The Peak District - Dove Valley, for some landscape shots with my Pentax-M 28mm F3.5 and the 12-24 zoom
2. Bempton Cliffs with the DA*300 and 1.4 TC
Please vote for which you think I should choose!
Thanks for your help.
Cheers
David