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There's a couple of quite positive reviews on the Samyang, even Ken Rockwell likes it

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/526-samyang8f35eos

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/8mm-f35.htm

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on K-r and fisheye crop factors at 26/12/2011 - 19:31

johnwhit
Daydreamjay wrote:


Haven't got time to read all that now but I read the "Conclusion" and it pretty much says it all.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I'm sure you could find a work around with some additional lighting.

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on Completely Dejected (auto focus K5) at 26/12/2011 - 19:28

johnwhit
amama wrote:
Thanks,

I did like the look of the Samyang, and whilst it lacks auto focus, i was rather hoping the lack of AF would be compensated by the DOF.
If you set focus around 1.5-2m @ f/8 everything will be within the immense DOF of the lens, unless you're shooting up real close.

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on K-r and fisheye crop factors at 26/12/2011 - 19:14

johnwhit
It's a known issue with the K-5 and one that hasn't been completely corrected. This makes for an interesting read:

http://www.falklumo.com/lumolabs/articles/k5focus/index.html

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on Completely Dejected (auto focus K5) at 26/12/2011 - 19:04

johnwhit
I'd second the Samyang 8mm recommendation, a fine lens at a very reasobnable price.

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on K-r and fisheye crop factors at 26/12/2011 - 17:47

johnwhit
Hi all,

Seling my Pentax K10D in absolutely pristine condition complete with all original accessories, boxed. Also included 4GB Transcend HCSD card, class 6. Camera has been owned by me since new and kept as a backup to my K20D, original receipt included. All the original accessories are included, the strap is unused, the box is slightly soiled as it's been kept in my garage. Shutter count 3,266. Asking £250 ovno. Would consider a swap + cash for a good K20D, pictures to follow if interested.

TIA,

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on FS: K10D, 3,266 actuations, pristine, boxed, all acc's at 26/12/2011 - 17:44

johnwhit
..to you all and your families and best wishes for 2012.

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on Seasons Greetings........ at 23/12/2011 - 18:07

johnwhit
The FA 31 Ltd, just can't justify the price when I own the FA 28/2.8 and FA 35/2

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on Is there still a Pentax lens you covet ? at 23/12/2011 - 18:02

johnwhit
Congratulations Cliff, enjoy the K-5

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on Skint at 23/12/2011 - 18:00

johnwhit
rlebleu wrote:
You might like to have a look at this:

http://dxo.com/us/photo/dxo_optics_pro/introduction

Version 7 has just been introduced, and needs a bit of work, but it is on sale until Dec 24, and I believe it has lots of potential.

Dick
It now supports DNG, but it's incredibly slow and has a clunky GUI

John

Comment by johnwhit posted on RAW processing at 23/12/2011 - 10:46

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