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If you want an equivalent field of view to a 50mm lens on film, on a Pentax DSLR you will need a lens of between 30 and 35mm. The DAL 35mm f/2.4, DA limited 35mm f/2.8 and FA limited 31mm f/1.8 are the best options from the current line-up.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on 35mm lenses on digital cameras at 07/05/2013 - 10:55

I used my K200D (weather sealed) with the WR kit lens on the beach without any problems. I got some sand in a non-sealed FA lens once and the focusing became "gritty". I fixed it by moving the focusing ring to break down the sand until it was fine again.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Sand in mi WR lens at 07/05/2013 - 10:29

All very true.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on 3 reasons people's photography doesn't improve at 03/05/2013 - 11:53

johnha wrote:

K10D wrote:
If a Pentax lens is rated equal to or better than its equivalent Canikon lens then why should it be any cheaper?

Best regards

Given that a growing number of Canon users (in particular) seem to be shooting 40+ year old Takumars, it doesn't say a lot for their current lens line-up

Maybe Pentax should consider making the Ltds with M42 mounts?

John.

I suspect it's less the quality of their lenses and more the exorbitant prices, most of which is due to image stabilisation or absurd speed.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Pentax Lens Price Increase at 02/05/2013 - 16:05

When using the kit lens I usually just set the aperture at f/8 and work in Av mode (which I use most of the time anyway), even if I have to crank the ISO more than I'd like.

If I'm out in the rain it's because I'm somewhere I want to see/photograph, not because I'm out taking pictures for the fun of it, taking arty narrow DoF shots.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Kit lens not up to much at 02/05/2013 - 16:02

The only problems I've had with mine (two copies) is that're soft wide open at 55mm, but this is normal for this lens. At f/8 it's good.

The WR kit lens is mainly useful for two things - nasty weather conditions and as a light-weight wide angle, something you won't get with old lenses due to the crop factor.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Kit lens not up to much at 01/05/2013 - 22:42

Walking through Notting Hill market yesterday I spotted three other Pentax DSLRs, all with kit lenses.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Pentax Popularity at 28/04/2013 - 07:53

It's a very good lens. I paid around £65 for mine but sold it when I got the AF version for £90. I preferred the manual focus version to be honest and regret selling it. By the way, I don't think you'll get the AF version for that price now, prices seem to have shot up in the last year or so. I think what I paid for the MF version was reasonable.

It's definitely no macro lens.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on What should I pay at 23/04/2013 - 22:14

The Lowepro lens cases have a velcro fastening that can be used to securely attach them either to straps on Lowepro bags or onto a belt. Check the height of the lenses you want to carry (with a divider to avoid scratching) and use one of those.

Of course, one will be on top of the other and this might be a more expensive option.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on WTB Case/Bag for 'Limited' lenses at 23/04/2013 - 15:45

Photobucket is free and on the whole works well, especially with the recent revamp. I don't think there's the "social" side that flickr has, by which I mean the groups and discussions, but for simple photo storage it's good. I have hundreds upon hundreds of images there and still have plenty of space.

The advertising is off-putting though, especially as it can be the insalubrious kind.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Alternatives to Flickr? at 23/04/2013 - 08:11

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