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Comment by jules posted on Pentax 15mm Limited and square filter systems at 19/11/2010 - 11:34
As I said in my Polariser thread I have the Hi Tech System and they do an adaptor for their system for a 49mm thread, which may or may not help you...
http://teamworkphoto.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78_261&prod...
Have a look around the site above for an idea of prices etc.
This is the manufacturers website, they are really helpful and a top notch bunch of people...
http://www.formatt.co.uk/default.aspx
No I don't work for them, it's just a good product at a fair price...
http://teamworkphoto.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78_261&prod...
Have a look around the site above for an idea of prices etc.
This is the manufacturers website, they are really helpful and a top notch bunch of people...
http://www.formatt.co.uk/default.aspx
No I don't work for them, it's just a good product at a fair price...
Comment by jules posted on Pentax 15mm Limited and square filter systems at 19/11/2010 - 10:40
i-Berg wrote:
I have the current Tammy macro, so I might be swimming against the tide a bit here. I can't compare it with the Pentax macro, never having used it.
In its own right though, the Tamron is a very good lens, and is well built. In Melbourne, it was substantially cheaper than the Pentax equivalent, so it made for a very easy choice.
I find MF with it easy and accurate, on account of its long throw. The DoF is so fine at short distances that MF is the only way to go, unless your subject is flat and exactly perpendicular to your lens.
Most reviews rate both the Pentax and Tamron highly FWIW, with both having their respective strengths.
I have to agree and think in this instance I need to just "Get over myself". I get a bit OCD and sort of wanted all my Lenses to be Pentax and wanted a 49mm thread, but for my uses I think the Tamron offers all the features at the best price. Even the very lovely WR doesn't have a limiter...I have the current Tammy macro, so I might be swimming against the tide a bit here. I can't compare it with the Pentax macro, never having used it.
In its own right though, the Tamron is a very good lens, and is well built. In Melbourne, it was substantially cheaper than the Pentax equivalent, so it made for a very easy choice.
I find MF with it easy and accurate, on account of its long throw. The DoF is so fine at short distances that MF is the only way to go, unless your subject is flat and exactly perpendicular to your lens.
Most reviews rate both the Pentax and Tamron highly FWIW, with both having their respective strengths.
Comment by jules posted on Thinking of picking up a Macro... at 19/11/2010 - 08:15
Hi Stefan,
yes I have now tried the Lens and it's beautifully made! The focus ring is damped just like a Ltd,Quickshift is not quite a substitute for a focus limiter I know. I've decided to have another look at the Tamron again because technically it ticks all the boxes along with the old FA which I believe has a limiter too?
The only concern with the Tammy I see is having to operate the focus clutch as well as the focus lever to achieve MF, at least thats my understanding of it, I have a very kind offer for a tamron and need to decide quickly so I don't nark a forum member by my indecision...
yes I have now tried the Lens and it's beautifully made! The focus ring is damped just like a Ltd,Quickshift is not quite a substitute for a focus limiter I know. I've decided to have another look at the Tamron again because technically it ticks all the boxes along with the old FA which I believe has a limiter too?
The only concern with the Tammy I see is having to operate the focus clutch as well as the focus lever to achieve MF, at least thats my understanding of it, I have a very kind offer for a tamron and need to decide quickly so I don't nark a forum member by my indecision...
Comment by jules posted on Thinking of picking up a Macro... at 19/11/2010 - 08:10
I know what you mean, I have the HI-TEC System (As good as Lee but half the price! Plug)The whole set up was fine on my 77mm Nikon set up but looks cumbersome when applied heath robinson style to my Pentax's
I just think the Ltd lenses are just too small to make it viable (Arthritic sausage fingers!)for me anyway regardless of whether they go down to a 49mm thread or not, so far the only disadvantage I have found since moving from Nikon to Pentax...
I just think the Ltd lenses are just too small to make it viable (Arthritic sausage fingers!)for me anyway regardless of whether they go down to a 49mm thread or not, so far the only disadvantage I have found since moving from Nikon to Pentax...
Comment by jules posted on Hoya HRT Polarizer... at 19/11/2010 - 08:02
Thanks Haworth!
Think I'll buy one this week and hopefully give it a run out in the Lakes with the K7 next weekend.
Again thanks for the info
Think I'll buy one this week and hopefully give it a run out in the Lakes with the K7 next weekend.
Again thanks for the info
Comment by jules posted on Hoya HRT Polarizer... at 18/11/2010 - 22:01
the Hoya Website is less than helpful, They look like Standard 5mm Frames but I cannot confirm this anywhere?
I would greatly appreciate someone who has one giving the once over with the old ruler to see how deep they are...
I would greatly appreciate someone who has one giving the once over with the old ruler to see how deep they are...
Comment by jules posted on Hoya HRT Polarizer... at 18/11/2010 - 19:55
Stefan,
I have both of those, they are the two I'm wondering about actually.
The filter itself does not look too deep but is deeper than a Pro 1,
anyone any experience of these:
I have both of those, they are the two I'm wondering about actually.
The filter itself does not look too deep but is deeper than a Pro 1,
anyone any experience of these:
Comment by jules posted on Hoya HRT Polarizer... at 18/11/2010 - 19:43
I know what you mean, I have to leave the room while it does it! The urge to fiddle with the damn thing is almost too much!
OOPS A few too many innuendo's in that sentence methinks
OOPS A few too many innuendo's in that sentence methinks
Comment by jules posted on New firmware K-5 coming this month at 18/11/2010 - 15:45
Sounds like some kind of Menopausal thing
Tastless Humour aside though for a minute, I believe these are quite new?
So as a shot in the dark -1 2/3 stops Dark
Do they work ok on Limiteds? Vignetting wise?
Most of my lenses are 49mm thread so one of these should go down nicely for the old Landscaping...
Tastless Humour aside though for a minute, I believe these are quite new?
So as a shot in the dark -1 2/3 stops Dark
Do they work ok on Limiteds? Vignetting wise?
Most of my lenses are 49mm thread so one of these should go down nicely for the old Landscaping...
Comment by jules posted on Hoya HRT Polarizer... at 18/11/2010 - 09:43
If it doesn't work you'll all be the first to know!
They also do ordinary adaptor rings which may work as an alternative...
http://www.formatt.co.uk/stills-filters/hardware-100mm/wide-angle-adaptor.aspx
Someone has to be the guinea pig here