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Well done RobL, you get the award.
Comment by johnriley posted on New Mystery Camera? at 25/12/2016 - 13:14
Christmas brought some interesting things, including a Samyang 14mm f/2.8 lens. There was also this object, modelled here by Sophie, and I think of this as a possible new template for a Pentax K-02......Let's make it medium format!
What is is really? First correct answer gets no prize, but the kudos of being right first.
Comment by johnriley posted on New Mystery Camera? at 25/12/2016 - 11:44
Uisong an ultrawide lens in cramped conditions is fine, but if it's for shooting groups of people those on the edges may not thank you. They will be spread out and distorted, so you don't win as you have to keep them from the edges. It can't really be helped.
Comment by johnriley posted on Wide Angle - Which Lens at 24/12/2016 - 16:18
It will always be a 28-105mm, but the field of view on your K-5 IIs will be similar to using a 42-157.5mm lens on a full frame format. You might find the 18-135mm lens more useful, unless you are buying with a view to upgrading to a K-1 at some point.
Comment by johnriley posted on pentax d fa 28-105 at 24/12/2016 - 13:23
The Pentax 12-24mm is a great choice. The 10-17mm Fisheye is also very useful, but the fisheye effect can get overdone so it's not a general purpose lens.
Comment by johnriley posted on Wide Angle - Which Lens at 22/12/2016 - 22:33
Fantastic, hope you get some great shots with it. What sort of images are you aiming for first? Wildlife? Sport?
Comment by johnriley posted on pentax 150-450 at 20/12/2016 - 23:00
I've used mine on the K5 and the K-1 and focusing is whisper quiet and snappy.
Comment by johnriley posted on pentax 150-450 at 20/12/2016 - 21:40
I love the sharp, gritty grain of Tri-X, although latterly I used Paterson FX-39 for development. It's nice to see it still in use!
Comment by johnriley posted on Finishing up my outdated Tri-X at 20/12/2016 - 13:38
