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Comment by johnwhit posted on questions 300mm lens at 16/06/2010 - 17:05
thoramay wrote:
Has anyone used the Pentax 1.7 converter behind the 80-320 and what can I expect for results using it for wildlife.
regards thoramay
The 80-320 was a good lens, but I wouldn't really consider putting the 1.7x TC on it, it was acceptable at 320 but not great.Has anyone used the Pentax 1.7 converter behind the 80-320 and what can I expect for results using it for wildlife.
regards thoramay
Regards,
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on Zoom lens recommendations at 16/06/2010 - 13:33
Hi Peter,
That was an interesting collection you had, did you have a purge?
Regards,
John
That was an interesting collection you had, did you have a purge?
Regards,
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on LBA kicks in (again) at 16/06/2010 - 13:29
Anything can let you down given time and use, the only lenses I've had problems with in the last couple of years have been FA's. The FA*85/1.4 refusing to AF when switched to MF then back to AF and my FA 135/2.8 went for a service as the results were no longer as sharp as remember. Michael Spencer sorted that for me, now it's as good as ever it was. I've had 3 SDM lenses for a few years, no problems as of yet, but who knows. If the DA*300 SDM plays up I'll use the Sigma while it's off for repair
Regards,
John
Regards,
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on questions 300mm lens at 16/06/2010 - 09:41
Hardgravity wrote:
you mean this CLICKY LINK.
Looks like it could be fun, but I'm trying to NOT buy anymore lenses...
Unfortunately I can't access Ebay from work, I've been looking for a prime to replace my Sigma 16mm/2.8 FE for some time but for digital. Reviews seen very positive, particularly @ f/8, well built, focuses in the correct direction oh and it's relatively affordableyou mean this CLICKY LINK.
Looks like it could be fun, but I'm trying to NOT buy anymore lenses...
Regards,
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on LBA kicks in (again) at 16/06/2010 - 08:50
Comment by johnwhit posted on LBA kicks in (again) at 16/06/2010 - 07:46
1. I wouldn't give more then £450
2. If you're *only* worried about SDM then yes, buy the "f" it has a tripod mount the "FA" doesn't, everything else the DA*300. (I'd rather have the Sigma 300mm f/4 APO than a 300/4,5 and it would probably be cheaper, mine's not for sale!)
3. No idea
4. As above post
5. Not unnless it was the new Nikon 200-400 and even then I doubt it, one reason I'm put off the Sigma 120-400 OS HSM
Regards,
John
2. If you're *only* worried about SDM then yes, buy the "f" it has a tripod mount the "FA" doesn't, everything else the DA*300. (I'd rather have the Sigma 300mm f/4 APO than a 300/4,5 and it would probably be cheaper, mine's not for sale!)
3. No idea
4. As above post
5. Not unnless it was the new Nikon 200-400 and even then I doubt it, one reason I'm put off the Sigma 120-400 OS HSM
Regards,
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on questions 300mm lens at 16/06/2010 - 07:15
Dangermouse wrote:
The FA 28/2.8 is a good lens, should be able to pick one up s/h for £200 ish. If I'm taking just one prime it's a toss-up between the FA 28 and Sigma 24. I like the Sigma 1:4 close focus ability, comes in handy at timesMrCynical wrote:
One of the unicorn lenses much like the supposed DA* 28mm f2
A bit of a tangent here but I'd love to see a couple of 28mm primes. Say a cheap £150-£200 f2.8 which would be sold as a first prime (50mm is a bit long on APS-C, but I find 28mm pretty much perfect for walkabout use) and then the DA * f2 version as a premium one?One of the unicorn lenses much like the supposed DA* 28mm f2
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John
Comment by johnwhit posted on 400mm prime options at 15/06/2010 - 13:23
andrewk wrote:
I bought an "as new" MF Sigma 24mm f2.8 Super-wide II a month or so back and took it with me on holiday to Kielder Campsite in Northumberland at the end of May..........
I don't know whether you've seen Kielder Skyspace (rather pretentious name for a building with a hole in the roof).
Inside the building ....
Looking up ....
I reckon the 24mm Sigma is plenty sharp enough and is a definite keeper. Indeed, I don't feel any particular urge at the moment to take it off the camera.
Andrew
They should put a Camera Obscura in that building, it would be far more interesting. Love the Sigma 24/2.8 that much I have 2, one MF one AF. Very sharp and the close focus ability is really usefulI bought an "as new" MF Sigma 24mm f2.8 Super-wide II a month or so back and took it with me on holiday to Kielder Campsite in Northumberland at the end of May..........
I don't know whether you've seen Kielder Skyspace (rather pretentious name for a building with a hole in the roof).
Inside the building ....
Looking up ....
I reckon the 24mm Sigma is plenty sharp enough and is a definite keeper. Indeed, I don't feel any particular urge at the moment to take it off the camera.
Andrew
Regards,
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on Kielder at 24mm at 15/06/2010 - 07:23
My apologies.
John
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on FS: Pentax DA* 200mm f2.8 at 15/06/2010 - 07:00
Had a comment that the SDM motor could let you down. Their quietness would be a boon for birding.
Regards,
John