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When I'm in the same situation I try to pick a focal length that I haven't already got that's somewhere near the middle. That way I can use the EXIF data to work out which lens it was (at least that's the theory).
Comment by johnha posted on M42 manual zoom at 23/05/2012 - 01:10
I suspect there's a reason why 40mm sits well with 'pancake' lens design and that the DA40 was probably the focal length they could make thinnest. As you say, my M 40/2.8 works well on film and although I find the Super-Tak 55/1.8 useful on film, I suspect a 40mm on APS-C would be a little too long for me.
Comment by johnha posted on Changing Thoughts on Lenses at 23/05/2012 - 01:07
Hi All,
I'm looking to buy an SMC K 55mm f/2 lens (not an M series - I've enough of those).
Thanks,
John.
I'm looking to buy an SMC K 55mm f/2 lens (not an M series - I've enough of those).
Thanks,
John.
Comment by johnha posted on WTB: SMC K (not M) 55mm f/2 lens at 23/05/2012 - 00:12
I bought a monopod a long time ago and have hardly used it. I couldn't get the hang of using it effectively and found the fixed height a problem (the only quick way is to lean it over in an arc). I can see where they may help if you're pointing them in a fixed direction, but this isn't something I usually do.
I heard rumours some web sites use cookies to monitor how many times you've viewed something, based on that the more you must be interested in it, the more you may be inclined to pay...
Comment by johnha posted on budget macro lens at 22/05/2012 - 00:40
I read this bit on the dynamic range from DPreview link and set 'Highlight Correction' (pg214) and 'Expanded Sensitivity' (pg91) to give me a lowest ISO of 160.
Comment by johnha posted on K5 - ISO 80 at 22/05/2012 - 00:10
You could try a rubber band around each filter (if they'll fit), gives more grip.
Comment by johnha posted on polarising filter at 20/05/2012 - 20:28
Pentax made a whole range of point & shoots and were the first with a zoom lens in the Zoom 70 (35-70). My favourite was the Espio-Mini with a 32mm lens (sadly mine has stopped working - but then it led a very hard life). The classic in a similar era to the trip was the PC35 which had an optional add-on winder.
Comment by johnha posted on Pentax point and shoot at 20/05/2012 - 20:19
DaveHolmes wrote:
Or even a poor pentax user who gets a ricoh-pin-k-mount lens stuck!
I spent an evening removing the pins in mine having seen this link, takes about ten minutes per lens.Or even a poor pentax user who gets a ricoh-pin-k-mount lens stuck!
Comment by johnha posted on Use film lenses on your DSLR... at 19/05/2012 - 17:40
