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Comment by hefty1 posted on Nikon 6T closeup lens. at 01/09/2010 - 08:51
Funnily enough I also bought a set of close up lenses for my (new to me) Yashica-Mat on eBay this week, but they haven't arrived yet. Looking forward to giving them a run out though!
I did take some photos back in May this year with a Hama-branded +2 diopter. Quite impressed with the results - no really noticeable drop-off in sharpness but of course the depth of field is tiny as with any macro lens.
This was shot with the Spotmatic/Takumar 58mm/Ilford FP4+/Hama +2 close up lens:
[IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd37/hefty1969/img032dusted.jpg[/IMG]
Not a great photo (and honeysuckle looks better in colour!) but shows what can be achieved with even a fairly cheap and cheerful filter.
I did take some photos back in May this year with a Hama-branded +2 diopter. Quite impressed with the results - no really noticeable drop-off in sharpness but of course the depth of field is tiny as with any macro lens.
This was shot with the Spotmatic/Takumar 58mm/Ilford FP4+/Hama +2 close up lens:
[IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd37/hefty1969/img032dusted.jpg[/IMG]
Not a great photo (and honeysuckle looks better in colour!) but shows what can be achieved with even a fairly cheap and cheerful filter.
Comment by hefty1 posted on Nikon 6T closeup lens. at 31/08/2010 - 23:47
It is a worthwhile exercise on the K10D - I too noticed a night and day difference after I calibrated the AF on mine, just wish I'd done it sooner...
Comment by hefty1 posted on Finally calibrated my K10D's AF at 30/08/2010 - 18:43
It's funny how different people see the same thing different ways; I scanned that list of Canon lenses and thought "Meh", then I got to the bit about Cosina releasing the Nokton 25/0.95 in Micro FourThirds mount and thought "The lucky *******s..."
Comment by hefty1 posted on Canonites spoilt for choice? at 26/08/2010 - 22:59
Some lenses are very expensive and can cost thousands, others are very cheap and may only cost a few dollars - it depends on (1) how good they are, (2) how rare they are and (3) how many people want one of them.
To give an example of the three lenses you have right now:
The 35-70mm zoom is not very rare but is quite good, it should be worth about £35.
The 70-200mm zoom is rare but not many people want it, hence it is also worth about £35.
The 28mm is rare, very good and lots of people want one. Hence I'd say you would be able to sell it for £200+
The SFx camera itself is probably only worth around £20 so less than any of the lenses. It still takes good photos though so why not prove to your Mum you're a good photographer and maybe she will buy you a K-x for Christmas after all?
To give an example of the three lenses you have right now:
The 35-70mm zoom is not very rare but is quite good, it should be worth about £35.
The 70-200mm zoom is rare but not many people want it, hence it is also worth about £35.
The 28mm is rare, very good and lots of people want one. Hence I'd say you would be able to sell it for £200+
The SFx camera itself is probably only worth around £20 so less than any of the lenses. It still takes good photos though so why not prove to your Mum you're a good photographer and maybe she will buy you a K-x for Christmas after all?
Comment by hefty1 posted on This is my Gear Of Pentax SFX at 24/08/2010 - 09:45
Hello and welcome to the forum.
Your Mum is right in so far as film cameras are quite expensive to run (feed with film, get pictures developed, etc) compared to digital models, but the end results can be just as good - if not better in some cases!
If you'd like to have a go at running some film through your SFx (a very good camera by the way) then I'd suggest you start by having a read through the manual. You can download a copy from here (password is Pentax - case sensitive) and if there is anything specific you don't understand then don't be afraid to come back here and ask, people will be happy to help.
In answer to your other question, yes the lenses you use on your SFx will also work on the K-x or any other Pentax DSLR.
Good luck!
Your Mum is right in so far as film cameras are quite expensive to run (feed with film, get pictures developed, etc) compared to digital models, but the end results can be just as good - if not better in some cases!
If you'd like to have a go at running some film through your SFx (a very good camera by the way) then I'd suggest you start by having a read through the manual. You can download a copy from here (password is Pentax - case sensitive) and if there is anything specific you don't understand then don't be afraid to come back here and ask, people will be happy to help.
In answer to your other question, yes the lenses you use on your SFx will also work on the K-x or any other Pentax DSLR.
Good luck!
Comment by hefty1 posted on Hi I am new here my pentax SFX at 20/08/2010 - 15:53
The range of tones in the petals is quite stunning! I need a Lottery win and fast...
Comment by hefty1 posted on Japanese Festivals shot with the Pentax 645D at 20/08/2010 - 11:27
Don wrote:
...and am not sure when to close this...lol!
Closing date would be Wednesday 1st September at 18:00 British Summer Time (about 12:00 midday where you are?)...and am not sure when to close this...lol!
Comment by hefty1 posted on comp 49 comments and questions at 20/08/2010 - 00:25
Were the interior shots the ones taken with Press 800? I've never used it myself but the results look absolutely fabulous!
A really good set of photos all round - if that was my wedding I'd be delighted with your work. Congratulations!
A really good set of photos all round - if that was my wedding I'd be delighted with your work. Congratulations!
Comment by hefty1 posted on Few shots from wedding at 20/08/2010 - 00:18
Very nice! Now you need a matching hippy strap to complete the ensemble
Comment by hefty1 posted on ME Super colour change! at 19/08/2010 - 14:11
The 6"x4" enlargements were quite acceptable to my eyes (but then, I'm probably not that fussy).
It'll be interesting to know if a "branded" filter makes any appreciable difference to the quality of the final image though. I look forward to hearing your verdict when the pictures come back.