Greytop

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I agree with Albert, number one is my favourite too. Nice foreground detail and those majestic hills in the background, lovely.
Slight shame that there was so much cloud off to the right

Comment by Greytop posted on final three from Brecon at 26/02/2010 - 22:07

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That's great news

Comment by Greytop posted on Vulcan XH558 news at 26/02/2010 - 21:57

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I like the 50-200 (I have the WR version), I think it certainly punches above it's weight

Comment by Greytop posted on Samsung D-Xenon 50-200 4/5.6 at 26/02/2010 - 20:34

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Thanks Andrew, I'm looking forward to receiving mine but not looking forward to the duty and VAT

Comment by Greytop posted on K3 focusing screen - focusingscreen.com at 26/02/2010 - 17:10

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robbie_d wrote:
Pete M, can you post the list when Mike-P is offline?

Comment by Greytop posted on A Load of Lenses Up for Sale!!!!! at 26/02/2010 - 15:40

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I'm 100% with Barrie, pdfs are fine for data sheets an alike but not my copy of Pentax User

Edit: Again as Barry says I'm sure some of the members outside the UK would take up the option though. Perhaps you could offer both?

Comment by Greytop posted on Pentax User on PDF at 26/02/2010 - 15:37

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Good to hear your report Andrew, did you go for the plain K3 or the grid version?
Just wondering what the rule thirds grid engraving quality is like. The spot metering is also affected with the Katz eye screen btw.

My K3 (grid) is in the country and has bee waiting to clear customs for two days now according Parcel Force tracking!

Comment by Greytop posted on K3 focusing screen - focusingscreen.com at 26/02/2010 - 15:32

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dml82 wrote:
thank you very much for all your excellent input. particularly those ebay links.

greytop / mike p - how do you find the autofocus on the F and FA lesnes, compared to, for example, the recent WR kit lenses?

mr cynical - brilliant breakdown of pros and cons, thank you. portability is less of a priority for me than sharpness and focusing.

sounds like none are too bad, so much will depend on price i think.

this forum really is handy for getting quick answers to technical questions
My FA 50 f/1.4 is a very snappy focuser on the K-7, no complaints at all. Like Pete I can't say I've done back comparison between the FA 50 and my 18-55 WR lens but I would guestimate that they're similar. I'm pretty sure the DA* 55 will be a little lethargic in comparison, if my DA* 16-50 and 60-250 lenses are anything to go by.

Here's an image from my FA 50

[IMG]http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7753/pinkandgreen800.jpg[/IMG]

Comment by Greytop posted on 50mm vs 55mm DA at 26/02/2010 - 00:58

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Well if you can pick up a FA 50 f/1.4 new or used, there's your bang for buck. It's a great little lens

Edit: Quick search finds one on eBay

Comment by Greytop posted on 50mm vs 55mm DA at 25/02/2010 - 21:56

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doingthebobs wrote:
Mike-P wrote:
Im surprised this took as long as it did to sell.
I was so tempted but I managed to resist long enough, just!
I know the feeling myself... the Classified forum can sometimes be mental torture

Comment by Greytop posted on Pentax smc DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited Lens for sale at 25/02/2010 - 21:15

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