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Comment by Greytop posted on Longer zoom thoughts at 21/02/2010 - 19:40
JonSchick wrote:
They've had a down on Pentax for a while now - Damien Demoulder had a go a few weeks ago in his editorial too.
Yes I have that copy, it's almost a preface / setup to the review between the 7D and K-7 later in the magazine. johnriley wrote:
When you get the new issue of AP you'll see that AP are rather down on Pentax this week.
Haven't seen any Pentax adverts in AP for quite a while...I'm sure there is no connection...When you get the new issue of AP you'll see that AP are rather down on Pentax this week.
They've had a down on Pentax for a while now - Damien Demoulder had a go a few weeks ago in his editorial too.
Funny thing is in his editorial he claims that Pentax is brand very close to his heart but is now like an old friend who doesn't write of phone anymore. The parting shot being that two D-SLR bodies is not enough to survive in the current market.
This drip drip of negativity does rather smell of a not so hidden agenda, it's too regular an occurrence to be anything else, especially as I've not seen any directed against the two big advertisers in AP.
Comment by Greytop posted on Hoya blames 'price war' for 20% drop in Pentax DSLR sales at 21/02/2010 - 19:37
So these are all using Sigma 100-300?
Comment by Greytop posted on Longer zoom thoughts at 21/02/2010 - 19:19
Another vote for one of the 100mm versions.
I've got the DFA 100 f/2.8 and I'm very pleased with it, having said that if I was in the market for one now I would very likely go for the WR version.
I've got the DFA 100 f/2.8 and I'm very pleased with it, having said that if I was in the market for one now I would very likely go for the WR version.
Comment by Greytop posted on Pentax Macro lens. Which one??? at 21/02/2010 - 18:56
Mike-P wrote:
The only thing I will say is that once you start using the 100-300mm you will find the 60-250mm gets less and less attention .. only coming out if it looks like rain.
Sorry Mike, my mistake I didn't read Barrie's post carefully enough. bforbes wrote:
Does it have to be a zoom? You have the DA*300 f4 and you could combine it with the Pentax 1.7 AF TC . I find it works OK
Does it have to be a zoom? You have the DA*300 f4 and you could combine it with the Pentax 1.7 AF TC . I find it works OK
Greytop wrote:
Nope, I don't have the DA* 300 just the 60-250 which is why I'm looking at various options....
Oh, I presumed you did from the other post.Nope, I don't have the DA* 300 just the 60-250 which is why I'm looking at various options....
The only thing I will say is that once you start using the 100-300mm you will find the 60-250mm gets less and less attention .. only coming out if it looks like rain.
Yes regarding the 60-250 gathering dust, that sort of concerns me because as you've identified it's faster focussing, similar range and equal if not better image quality.
I guess that even though it's not sealed it could probably deal with a little light rain because of the internal focussing design.
To be honest my 60-250 has never seen rainy conditions, it's my 16-50 that always ends up taking the brunt of bad weather
Comment by Greytop posted on Longer zoom thoughts at 21/02/2010 - 18:53
beginner wrote:
About 50% I would say!......the image quality isn't effected that much,I am quite happy using the combination!.......Ken
Thanks Ken, how's the focus speed with the x1.7 converter? By the way I realise it doesn't use SDM, so presumably it's case of manual focus to close then auto focus via screw drive with the x1.7?About 50% I would say!......the image quality isn't effected that much,I am quite happy using the combination!.......Ken
Comment by Greytop posted on Longer zoom thoughts at 21/02/2010 - 18:10
Mike-P wrote:
The Sigma combo is a lot more versatile .. although obviously a lot more expensive as you already have the 300mm prime.
Nope, I don't have the DA* 300 just the 60-250 which is why I'm looking at various options....The Sigma combo is a lot more versatile .. although obviously a lot more expensive as you already have the 300mm prime.
Comment by Greytop posted on Longer zoom thoughts at 21/02/2010 - 18:06
dcweather wrote:
it also has a headline "K-m" heaviest camera on test at 1.24 kg ! When you look at the data in the table it seems to apply to the Olympus E-30. I don't expect Pentax will be too happy with some of these errors because despite how rubbish these reviews may be non-experts and the media take notice of Which? Anyway, I think I'll cancel my subscription.
Just more fuel to the fire really....it also has a headline "K-m" heaviest camera on test at 1.24 kg ! When you look at the data in the table it seems to apply to the Olympus E-30. I don't expect Pentax will be too happy with some of these errors because despite how rubbish these reviews may be non-experts and the media take notice of Which? Anyway, I think I'll cancel my subscription.
Comment by Greytop posted on Pentax Reviews in current Which? magazine at 21/02/2010 - 17:12
Mike-P wrote:
I fear your wife has much in common with mine Greytop wrote:
Sorry to hear about that, it's a real pain when something like a washing machine interferes with the cumulation of much more important hardware
It's so nice to finally speak with someone who is sympathetic to my situation. My wife ... she just doesn't understand me Sorry to hear about that, it's a real pain when something like a washing machine interferes with the cumulation of much more important hardware
Comment by Greytop posted on Pentax Reviews in current Which? magazine at 21/02/2010 - 17:01
Mike-P wrote:
Well put it this way, you know I am somewhat undecided on what camera to buy next but when a reasonably priced 100-300mm came up on TP in Canon mount I bought it .. just in case.
Yes, I guess it has be one of the nicest lenses Sigma make. I certainly haven't read a single bad report about the image quality.Well put it this way, you know I am somewhat undecided on what camera to buy next but when a reasonably priced 100-300mm came up on TP in Canon mount I bought it .. just in case.
beginner wrote:
Check out my portfolio page 3......both goldfinches taken with the DA*300 plus the 1.7 converter!......not bad efforts!........Ken
Impressive Ken, I can't argue with the quality of those. Were either of those cropped to any extent?Check out my portfolio page 3......both goldfinches taken with the DA*300 plus the 1.7 converter!......not bad efforts!........Ken
Comment by Greytop posted on Longer zoom thoughts at 21/02/2010 - 16:59
Edit: Should have added, all very nice shots. That moon looks particularly impressive given the 2x teleconverter.