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womble wrote:
I am glad to say that most of the time things work out. The K series 135mm seems to be fine, and the SPII seems great too. BTW hefty, how do you attach a filter to the 43mm Ltd? I'm thinking of a polarizer before the anti-UV brigade jump on me
BTW Tel... there isn't a FA 50mm f/1.2 :
Cheers, Kris.
Oh well, I'm always on the look out for lens bits for the parts box - never mind.hefty1 wrote:
How much do you want for the pieces of K55?
It is all going back to the man who sent it to me, once his cheque clears of course!How much do you want for the pieces of K55?
I am glad to say that most of the time things work out. The K series 135mm seems to be fine, and the SPII seems great too. BTW hefty, how do you attach a filter to the 43mm Ltd? I'm thinking of a polarizer before the anti-UV brigade jump on me
BTW Tel... there isn't a FA 50mm f/1.2 :
Cheers, Kris.
As for filters on the 43; the lens hood screws on to the filter thread (49mm). If you've got a filter with threads both sides you can sandwich it between lens and hood, if it's only got threads on the back (like most polarisers) then you have to use it hoodless, or get an oversized 3rd party hood that attaches with thumb screws - I wouldn't want my baby getting scratched so not an option for me .
womble wrote:
According to the Pentax reps last Saturday (at SRS) the 100mm D-FA macro is full frame. I asked as I have half an eye on lenses that will work with my LX as well as my K10D.
Cheers, Kris.
It certainly is - I use it on the MX with no problems According to the Pentax reps last Saturday (at SRS) the 100mm D-FA macro is full frame. I asked as I have half an eye on lenses that will work with my LX as well as my K10D.
Cheers, Kris.
Comment by hefty1 posted on macro and portrait all in one at 02/03/2009 - 18:04
That's more like it! Please, please, please let it be a K-mount! I already have visions of my 43 perched on the front there...
Comment by hefty1 posted on New Pentax "bridge" (Micro APS-C) leak? at 02/03/2009 - 13:49
Whichever angle you look at it from that snail is awesome! Looks like he's just finished filming Pimp My Shell...
Comment by hefty1 posted on Fractalus plugin for Photoshop at 02/03/2009 - 10:36
I concur with Terry, the picture is competent from a technical point of view but the subject lacks a spark of excitement or interest. If you moved beyond the trees is there a more appealing view to be had perhaps?
Welcome to the forum by the way, and don't be disheartened by negative comments - just go out and have another try.
Welcome to the forum by the way, and don't be disheartened by negative comments - just go out and have another try.
Comment by hefty1 posted on First photo submission. at 02/03/2009 - 10:34
Hi and welcome to the forum
Comment by hefty1 posted on dslr first camera at 02/03/2009 - 00:59
RR wrote:
I thought the "F" in the Pentax lens designation ws to signify that it is designed for full frame. ie: The 100mm was updated from FA to DFA rather than DA as it covers a 35mm frame.
Some of the DA range also cover full frame (40mm, 70mm, 200mm) so the one thing that sets the D-FA's apart from the *all* the DA's is the inclusion of an aperture ring - essential if you're intending doing macro work with bellows / tubes / reversing rings.I thought the "F" in the Pentax lens designation ws to signify that it is designed for full frame. ie: The 100mm was updated from FA to DFA rather than DA as it covers a 35mm frame.
I don't think Pentax nomenclature was ever really meant to make sense...
Comment by hefty1 posted on macro and portrait all in one at 02/03/2009 - 00:56
You may be right Don - and I'd love to see a square format sensor!
I just have a hunch this isn't it...
I just have a hunch this isn't it...
Comment by hefty1 posted on New Pentax "bridge" (Micro APS-C) leak? at 01/03/2009 - 15:28
The trick is to twist it gently - if you grip it too hard you cause it to flex and tighten further. Try gripping just one part of the lip between your thumb and forefinger and pulling it gently.