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Comment by Defragged posted on FS: Random stuff (K-30, Lenses) at 02/02/2019 - 13:21
pschlute wrote:
There is :
15-30 2.8
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8
150-450 4.5-5.6
28-105 3.5-5.6
50mm 1.4
and now 35mm 2.0
All recent modern lenses (or revamp in case of 35mm). What are the complainants missing ?
Plus the criticism of older lenses not comparing well with newer ones, just needs a search of the various Pentax forums to show that is not the case. On a bench test, yes perhaps they lack, but with a real subject in front of them they perform as good as they did on film. Have a look at glamour photographer "Le Rolls" over at the pentaxforums.com He exclusively uses the FA* 85mm 1.4 with the K1
+1RobL wrote:
Another point is that a criticism generally of the K1 and K1 mk2 is the small number of new lenses available, and that the older lenses do not compare well with newer offerings; upgrading is a relatively quick and easy way to address these criticisms.
I never understand this criticism of lack of lenses for the K1.Another point is that a criticism generally of the K1 and K1 mk2 is the small number of new lenses available, and that the older lenses do not compare well with newer offerings; upgrading is a relatively quick and easy way to address these criticisms.
There is :
15-30 2.8
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8
150-450 4.5-5.6
28-105 3.5-5.6
50mm 1.4
and now 35mm 2.0
All recent modern lenses (or revamp in case of 35mm). What are the complainants missing ?
Plus the criticism of older lenses not comparing well with newer ones, just needs a search of the various Pentax forums to show that is not the case. On a bench test, yes perhaps they lack, but with a real subject in front of them they perform as good as they did on film. Have a look at glamour photographer "Le Rolls" over at the pentaxforums.com He exclusively uses the FA* 85mm 1.4 with the K1
Comment by Defragged posted on Revamped FA 35mm f/2 rumor at 02/02/2019 - 10:59
Alternatives are:- Sigma 8-16mm for APCS & Sigma 12-24mm for full frame. May not be constant aperture but they represent phenominal value for money.
Comment by Defragged posted on DA★ 11-18mm coming soon ! at 01/02/2019 - 21:11
Gwyn wrote:
Edit a bit further digging suugests Henri Le Jeune.
Thank you very, very much indeed for that Gwyn. I had in fact come across that site but did not particularly wish to sign up to it if it could be avoided. Your suggestion though of Henri Le Jeune is spot on. Initially (no pun intended) I thought the initials were H L. It was late in the day before I had the notion it could be H J L or some combination of those three letters and by that time I needed to retire to bed. Before doing so however, I thought there's nothing to loose by posting for help here in this fountain of knowledge that is the Pentax forum, and I'm glad I did so. Defragged wrote:
Does anyone know the identity of this artists monogram? Please.
This site has it : http://www.artistssignatures.com/monograms.php?page=3&letter=h but you have to sign up to find out who it is. I guess it depends on how desperate you are to know whether it is worth it or not.Does anyone know the identity of this artists monogram? Please.
Edit a bit further digging suugests Henri Le Jeune.
I googled his work and found the art that I was looking for so please accept my deep gratitude for the the time you took to research this.
Comment by Defragged posted on Another pointless thread at 01/02/2019 - 17:54
Does anyone know the identity of this artists monogram? Please.
Comment by Defragged posted on Another pointless thread at 31/01/2019 - 20:37
Well observed but strangely sinister! That's not a criticism, just my thoughts.
Best regards.
Best regards.
Comment by Defragged posted on The Joy of Concrete at 15/01/2019 - 14:56
johnriley wrote:
I use Dell IPS screens - very natural and not too severe, so working for hours is not a strain on the eyes.
Like John I also use a Dell, one of these - Dell UltraSharp U2713HMT 27" Widescreen LEDI use Dell IPS screens - very natural and not too severe, so working for hours is not a strain on the eyes.
Response Time: 8 ms Model: U2713HM
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Brightness: 350 cd/m²
Most Suitable For: Graphic Design Max. Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Screen Size: 27 in Features: Anti-Glare, Flat Screen, Headphone Jack, Tiltable, USB Hub, Wall Mountable
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Display Technology: IPS LCD Product Line: Dell P
Video Inputs: DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI Standard, VGA D-Sub
I think they are are superb value for money on the second hand market and there are several on ebay at the moment. If you are patient and buy wisely you can score some excellent bargains well within your budget.
Good luck though with whatever you decide upon.
Comment by Defragged posted on Monitor for photo editing- budget £250 max at 09/01/2019 - 18:28
derek897 wrote:
Plenty of us happily using sigma on here.
No better or worse than any other brand.
I've several Sigma lenses, 8-16mm 12-24mm, 17-70mm, 100-300mm and they are all superb lenses.walkeja wrote:
0 it's a Sigma.
Might be good opticaly but very poor mechanicaly.
What do you base that on, 0 it's a Sigma.
Might be good opticaly but very poor mechanicaly.
Plenty of us happily using sigma on here.
No better or worse than any other brand.
Comment by Defragged posted on Scale of 1 to 10. How would you rate the old Sigma 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens today? at 02/01/2019 - 22:15
Asahi Pentax Takumar 35mm f/2.3 with caps and case - Had been listed at £200.00 on Ebay. Today the seller reduced it to £179.99 minus an extra 10% courtesy of 'powpow10' brought the cost down to £162.00 plus £5.50 delivery.
This will complement my just ordered DFA 28-105 for the princely sum of £319.00 quite nicely. Thank you ebay!
Happy new year everyone.
This will complement my just ordered DFA 28-105 for the princely sum of £319.00 quite nicely. Thank you ebay!
Happy new year everyone.
Comment by Defragged posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 31/12/2018 - 22:17
jeallen01 wrote:
@Defragged
Don't entirely blame HarisF1 - I got him "suckered" into finding that lens
PS: the discount runs for just ONE more hour
Already pulled the trigger!@Defragged
Don't entirely blame HarisF1 - I got him "suckered" into finding that lens
PS: the discount runs for just ONE more hour
Comment by Defragged posted on eBay 15% discount code - until 8pm today (28th Dec) only! at 28/12/2018 - 19:05
The lens looks mint. Performance wide open is very very good in the centre and good around the edges. Stopped down to f/5.6 it's outstanding centre and edges (with closer objects still OOF), and f/8 the whole frame is tack sharp from a few metres to infinity.
Very surprising lens - I rarely use these MF lenses but they do have that wow factor when they go on the K-1.