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Comment by hefty1 posted on What does SP actually mean? at 25/01/2009 - 20:49
I was in Harrods just after New Year (don't ask!) and actually got to see this "in the flesh". It looks a lot better in real life than in the pictures if I'm honest, still wouldn't buy one but Mrs hefty1 was intrigued...
I have to say kudos to Harrods - there was a large Pentax display with examples of all the current lenses (including all the DA*'s, FA Ltds and DA Ltds) available to play with. In fact, Pentax had the largest (and most prominent) display of all the camera manufacturers with this jewelled K-m being right in the middle.
It's just a shame that the prices were all so high compared to other retailers...
I have to say kudos to Harrods - there was a large Pentax display with examples of all the current lenses (including all the DA*'s, FA Ltds and DA Ltds) available to play with. In fact, Pentax had the largest (and most prominent) display of all the camera manufacturers with this jewelled K-m being right in the middle.
It's just a shame that the prices were all so high compared to other retailers...
Comment by hefty1 posted on White is SO last year... at 25/01/2009 - 20:29
Hello Ian and welcome to the forum
Comment by hefty1 posted on New Pentax owner saying hello at 25/01/2009 - 20:16
Hi Steve and welcome to the forum. I don't have either lens but if it were my money I'd go for the DA*300 every time.
Comment by hefty1 posted on hi which one at 25/01/2009 - 20:15
Hello Andrew and welcome to the forum.
Zoom lens technology has come on in leaps and bounds over the years so I'd expect the DA18-55 to be more than a match for any of your older zooms, however, there's no reason why your 28, 50 and 135 lenses couldn't still churn out excellent results.
The 50mm will now be a fast portrait-length lens and if you want to try your hand at macro on the cheap then try reversing your 28mm onto your 135mm for some results that I think you'll find suprisingly good!
Show us some results once you've given it a try
Zoom lens technology has come on in leaps and bounds over the years so I'd expect the DA18-55 to be more than a match for any of your older zooms, however, there's no reason why your 28, 50 and 135 lenses couldn't still churn out excellent results.
The 50mm will now be a fast portrait-length lens and if you want to try your hand at macro on the cheap then try reversing your 28mm onto your 135mm for some results that I think you'll find suprisingly good!
Show us some results once you've given it a try
Comment by hefty1 posted on First real foray into digital at 25/01/2009 - 20:13
Hello Annette and welcome to the forum
If you post your question regarding 70-200 lenses in the "Pentax Lenses" sub-forum you're much more likely to get a range of answers than you are in this part. I don't own a 70-200 but I happen to know both Sigma and Tamron make lenses of that focal length (in Pentax mount) and there will no doubt be followers of both brands eager to tell you which one is the best. Good luck!
If you post your question regarding 70-200 lenses in the "Pentax Lenses" sub-forum you're much more likely to get a range of answers than you are in this part. I don't own a 70-200 but I happen to know both Sigma and Tamron make lenses of that focal length (in Pentax mount) and there will no doubt be followers of both brands eager to tell you which one is the best. Good luck!
Comment by hefty1 posted on Hello to all and a query on lenses at 25/01/2009 - 20:04
I don't tend to carry both, either an SLR or a compact for me depending on the situation.
George's idea sounds like a better use of pocket space
George's idea sounds like a better use of pocket space
Comment by hefty1 posted on What's in your pocket? at 24/01/2009 - 23:03
Hello David and welcome to the forum
Comment by hefty1 posted on Just joined: HELLO / BONJOUR and advice requested at 24/01/2009 - 22:55
For example the DA 55-300 has SP coating; if I understand well it protects its front lens against dirt and contamination but does it mean it is actually fully weather sealed? Apparently not but I just want to be certain. I suppose the fully weather sealed lenses are the Star DA lenses. Am I right?