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Comment by johnwhit posted on FS: SMC Pentax-FA 135mm 1:2.8 [IF] lens - boxed at 27/05/2010 - 13:14
flossie wrote:
Oh!........erm, I only list what I currently use, I have quite a few original K series primes starting at 18mm through to 300mm, some M & A zooms & primes and a couple of Sigmas 16mm & 24mm. I'm an old devil, started in '79johnwhit wrote:
Not bought anything in ages, I'm a bloody disgrace to you all, but I'm getting withdrawal symptoms
you don't look a disgrace judging by the list in your .sig! Well, apart from the worrying lack of MF Primes...Not bought anything in ages, I'm a bloody disgrace to you all, but I'm getting withdrawal symptoms
Comment by johnwhit posted on LBA confessions at 27/05/2010 - 07:12
JForeigner wrote:
No new lenses for six months, I thought I had kicked this problem for good, now we talk about LBA, and the mind thinks............hmmmmm, Friday is payday
Not bought anything in ages, I'm a bloody disgrace to you all, but I'm getting withdrawal symptomsNo new lenses for six months, I thought I had kicked this problem for good, now we talk about LBA, and the mind thinks............hmmmmm, Friday is payday
Comment by johnwhit posted on LBA confessions at 26/05/2010 - 20:52
Clarky wrote:
How much?Mike-P wrote:
Oh really, I am planning on selling mine. Clarky wrote:
So are you going to buy the FA* macro Mike :
Still toying with the idea of a Sigma 180mm.So are you going to buy the FA* macro Mike :
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on The stuff dreams are made of at 26/05/2010 - 13:35
Hi
You may have manual extension tubes as opposed to auto extension tubes. I this is the case you will need to enable use of the aperture ring in the camera's set up menu and use stop down metering to obtain a correct exposure.
John
You may have manual extension tubes as opposed to auto extension tubes. I this is the case you will need to enable use of the aperture ring in the camera's set up menu and use stop down metering to obtain a correct exposure.
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on Macro tubes, idiot guide please at 26/05/2010 - 08:49
Mannesty wrote:
.....you'll also need an empty toilet roll tube, cling film and special (rounded end) scissorsrobbie_d wrote:
The only slight problem is I'm probably going to have a macro lens, but no camera to attach it to for a while!
Did you never watch Blue Peter? Make one from an old Ice cream carton and some sticky backed plastic tape.The only slight problem is I'm probably going to have a macro lens, but no camera to attach it to for a while!
Comment by johnwhit posted on Macro lenses at 25/05/2010 - 15:12
reso wrote:
cheers john it helps all i have to do is find one at a good price
phill
Hi Phillcheers john it helps all i have to do is find one at a good price
phill
The Tamron 1.4x seems to fetch a good price, the Teleplus, Kenko et al are generally found cheaper on the likes of Ebay. I got all of mine s/h apart fron the 1.5x which was NOS (New Old Sock) I've *heard* that the later ones don't always work with SDM lenses in AF, but I have no direct experience, apparently it needs the "Pz-AF" lettering on the side of the body. The contact for Powerzoom on the mount carries power to the SDM motor, best of luck and good hunting.
Best regards,
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on converters again at 25/05/2010 - 15:05
Hi,
I'm using the following:
Tamrom-F AF1.4X Pz-AF MC4, Teleplus Pz-AF 1.5x SHQ & Pz-AF 1.7x SHQ all with pretty good results on a DA*300, from what I can tell they're all probably made by Teleplus. I occasionally use them on other lenses as well FA 135/2.8 & Tamron 90/2.8 Di.
Hope this helps,
John
I'm using the following:
Tamrom-F AF1.4X Pz-AF MC4, Teleplus Pz-AF 1.5x SHQ & Pz-AF 1.7x SHQ all with pretty good results on a DA*300, from what I can tell they're all probably made by Teleplus. I occasionally use them on other lenses as well FA 135/2.8 & Tamron 90/2.8 Di.
Hope this helps,
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on converters again at 25/05/2010 - 13:41
davex wrote:
I got mine from a felow forum member, optically very good, focusses quickly and built like a tank. It is very heavy to carry around all day, but has such a usefull range sometimes it`s all I take out. Would be happy to reccomend it.
Davex.
Until Dave commented it wasn't exactly a glowing recommendation, but yes it is sharp and focus is fast and accurate, there's only minor distortion at 24mm, the filter size is 82mm (expensive). It's heavy but very well built, it behaves a bit like the A 35-105/3.5 did on film, but on digital...........a good walk around lens! In all it does nothing very badly, just gets on with the job......oh the rubber grip attracts dust easily. It's just a good allrounder and slots in nicely between a 10-20 and a 70-200. I'm a prime lens man so the best recommendation I can give is.........would you buy it again? Yes I think I probably wouldI got mine from a felow forum member, optically very good, focusses quickly and built like a tank. It is very heavy to carry around all day, but has such a usefull range sometimes it`s all I take out. Would be happy to reccomend it.
Davex.
Regards,
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on Sigma 24-70mm EX F2.8 at 25/05/2010 - 13:28
I have the 24-70 f/2.8 EX DG, it's a good lens IMHO
John
John
Comment by johnwhit posted on Sigma 24-70mm EX F2.8 at 25/05/2010 - 11:00
If I had the money to spare I'd buy it in a heartbeat and keep it as a second copy. One my best loved lenses and totally awesome.
Regards,
John