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Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax *ist 35mm Camera at 03/06/2005 - 17:24
Hi Ted
They are fine lenses, and they would be useable with the K mount adapter, but only in manual.
I've recently done some testing, and that suggesta that not all film camera lenses are ideal matches for digital SLRs.
My feeling is that the use of the screw lenses would not be very convenient, but it is possible.
They are fine lenses, and they would be useable with the K mount adapter, but only in manual.
I've recently done some testing, and that suggesta that not all film camera lenses are ideal matches for digital SLRs.
My feeling is that the use of the screw lenses would not be very convenient, but it is possible.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax *ist 35mm Camera at 03/06/2005 - 07:59
If you have the digital SLR already and no other Pentax lenses the "crippled" mount would not really be a problem. You just need to use lenses with an "A" setting. The advantage would be that the *ist and the *istD(S) all work in the same way. Why complicate matters?
But do be aware that not all of the lenses cover the full 35mm frame. The new DA digital lenses only cover the APS-sized sensor.
But do be aware that not all of the lenses cover the full 35mm frame. The new DA digital lenses only cover the APS-sized sensor.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax *ist 35mm Camera at 27/05/2005 - 12:39
My wife Sue uses both the *ist film camera and the *istDS, quite deliberately so because they are very similar. The quality of results from the *ist are excellent, and you should have no problems whatsoever with it.
There were reviews at the time, and I think I'm right in saying that it also won a European award.
There were reviews at the time, and I think I'm right in saying that it also won a European award.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax *ist 35mm Camera at 26/05/2005 - 15:26
Pentax have made some non-SMC versions of their lenses over the years, sometimes with simplified optical layouts compared to the SMC lenses.
I think you've answered your own question - they are budget versions.
I think you've answered your own question - they are budget versions.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax F zoom 28-80mm f3.5-4.5 at 26/05/2005 - 08:13
I would suggest you match the type of card you use to the type of photography you do, at least up to a point.
I shoot landscapes, architecture, studio portraits, and I have found the standard Jessops SD cards to be perfectly satisfactory. But then I'm not in a hurry.
If you were shooting motor sports or other action subjects you might well need to investigate faster cards, and others here will advise you better than I can!
I shoot landscapes, architecture, studio portraits, and I have found the standard Jessops SD cards to be perfectly satisfactory. But then I'm not in a hurry.
If you were shooting motor sports or other action subjects you might well need to investigate faster cards, and others here will advise you better than I can!
Comment by johnriley posted on SD Cards at 24/05/2005 - 22:06
There are new digital lenses on the way, the 55-200 might suit you. I'm waiting for the 12-24.
Buying second hand is fine as long as you are very careful. I buy (and sell again sometimes) on eBay, and I look for absolutely mint items. Don't be tempted into paying too much, and most of the time you will be OK.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Buying second hand is fine as long as you are very careful. I buy (and sell again sometimes) on eBay, and I look for absolutely mint items. Don't be tempted into paying too much, and most of the time you will be OK.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Comment by johnriley posted on Zoom Lens at 24/05/2005 - 21:28
There are no compatibility problems provided there is an "A" setting on the aperture ring, and there will be with all current Sugma lenses.
The problem I have with independent lenses is that I have rarely been happy with them - even if they have possessed good optics the construction quality or bulkiness have been a problem IMHO.
But there are lots of happy Sigma, Tamron and other users out there!
The problem I have with independent lenses is that I have rarely been happy with them - even if they have possessed good optics the construction quality or bulkiness have been a problem IMHO.
But there are lots of happy Sigma, Tamron and other users out there!
Comment by johnriley posted on Zoom Lens at 24/05/2005 - 08:06
You could consider the 100-300mm and the 80-320mm Pentax zooms, but as far as I know they are only available in silver. I prefer black lenses myself, they don't catch attention as much as silver ones, but from an optical point of view it won't make any difference.
Does anyone know if there are black versions of these lenses?
Does anyone know if there are black versions of these lenses?
Comment by johnriley posted on Zoom Lens at 23/05/2005 - 21:34
The *istDS is tremendous value, and it looks like the *istDL might be an even lower cost.