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Comment by hefty1 posted on K10D build quality problems? at 06/01/2009 - 23:00
Hi RaV and welcome to the forum
Comment by hefty1 posted on Evening All! at 06/01/2009 - 22:51
Hi Moos3h and welcome to Pentaxland
Comment by hefty1 posted on Hi everyone! at 06/01/2009 - 22:51
Hello tickhiller and welcome
Comment by hefty1 posted on Newbie calling at 06/01/2009 - 22:49
If you're after something a bit longer than 50mm but don't want the bulk / weight of a zoom then I'd second Peter's suggestion above for the DA70 - I think you'd be very happy with it.
Comment by hefty1 posted on Cheap Lens for portrair photography at 06/01/2009 - 10:45
aminstar wrote:
If I did go for a dedicated macro lens (and I am not saying I am:wink wouldn't the obvious choice be the pentax 100mm one compared to the Tamron 90mm? With the £50 cashback from Pentax the prices end up exactly the same, £299. Or am I missing something here?
You'll often hear the phrase (here and elsewhere) that, "There's no such thing as a bad macro lens". This is actually pretty much true as macros always tend to be stunning performers.If I did go for a dedicated macro lens (and I am not saying I am:wink wouldn't the obvious choice be the pentax 100mm one compared to the Tamron 90mm? With the £50 cashback from Pentax the prices end up exactly the same, £299. Or am I missing something here?
So what can differentiate them is the features that they offer and their cost. The Tamron 90 and Sigma 105 are usually a little cheaper than the Pentax DFA100, hence they've been popular choices. The Pentax lens though has the same "Quick-Shift" focus system as your DA16-45 and DA55-300 (which the third party macros lack) and the Pentax is also lighter and more compact, making it easier to use hand-held in the field (and taking up less space in your camera bag).
It was these features that swayed me towards the Pentax lens at a time when it cost about £100 more than the Tamron (my 2nd choice); if the price is now exactly the same then I'd say the decision is a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned!
Comment by hefty1 posted on 55mm F1.4 SMC or the 50mm F1.4 at 06/01/2009 - 10:41
Welcome mera - nice to have you on board
Comment by hefty1 posted on Hi, decided to sign on at 06/01/2009 - 10:28
aminstar wrote:
So the tricky bit is getting the first silver lens in and then the rest comes easy, provided I never lay them visible together or else I will have to play the magician and say that one hatched the other ha .
You're a fast learner! So the tricky bit is getting the first silver lens in and then the rest comes easy, provided I never lay them visible together or else I will have to play the magician and say that one hatched the other ha .
Comment by hefty1 posted on 55mm F1.4 SMC or the 50mm F1.4 at 05/01/2009 - 22:15
aminstar wrote:
Even if I managed to snap up images which showed the Mrs like the queen of Sheba with that lens I wouldn't get away with it, haha . I would be jeopardising my whole kit and risking any further purchases. She would start watching all my entrances at home with a hawk eye to see any more gadgetery gets through that door lol.
You start with one, then when she sees the stunning results you use it as a Trojan Horse to sneak others in through the door. All silver lenses look similar to an untrained eye... Even if I managed to snap up images which showed the Mrs like the queen of Sheba with that lens I wouldn't get away with it, haha . I would be jeopardising my whole kit and risking any further purchases. She would start watching all my entrances at home with a hawk eye to see any more gadgetery gets through that door lol.
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Comment by hefty1 posted on 55mm F1.4 SMC or the 50mm F1.4 at 05/01/2009 - 20:32
Shouldn't affect the waterproofing in any way.