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Comment by K10D posted on Kings Park today at 27/10/2012 - 13:37
And to think they were $199.95 when I bought mine just a few years ago.
Why would you pay GBP800+ ?
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Why would you pay GBP800+ ?
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Comment by K10D posted on extra special extension tubes at 16/10/2012 - 11:42
McGregNi wrote:
we already have a standard mount size (our old FF lenses already fit on), whereas other brands use a smaller mount on APS-C models I believe?, making their FF models significantly bigger.
Not so. All of my Nikon lenses are FF and fit the D7000, all of my Minolta lenses are FF and fit the 7D.we already have a standard mount size (our old FF lenses already fit on), whereas other brands use a smaller mount on APS-C models I believe?, making their FF models significantly bigger.
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Comment by K10D posted on Pentax FF DSLR - confirmed at 14/10/2012 - 12:48
smudge wrote:
Well it seems about half my lenses are FF compatable:
-so if I buy a Sigma or Tamron 70-200 I would have pretty much all I would need. Just a matter of waiting to see how affordable (or not) the FF body is.
Twenty eight out of thirty one Pentax lenses of mine are compatible. All of my Sigma lenses (3) and both Vivitar Series 1's are compatible as well as two mirror lenses.Well it seems about half my lenses are FF compatable:
-so if I buy a Sigma or Tamron 70-200 I would have pretty much all I would need. Just a matter of waiting to see how affordable (or not) the FF body is.
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Comment by K10D posted on When the FF Pentax comes out, what lenses can you use from day one? at 13/10/2012 - 12:10
gartmore wrote:
Worth remembering that digital cameras require the light to be travelling at right angles to the sensor, lenses designed for film don't have this restriction so everything in the garden may not be as rosy as it seems.
Well said. A positive post. The Canon 5d owners that use the Pentax Ltd's are so disappointed with the results it beggars belief. Trust Pentax to fail to make the grade. Worth remembering that digital cameras require the light to be travelling at right angles to the sensor, lenses designed for film don't have this restriction so everything in the garden may not be as rosy as it seems.
On the other hand, looking at the results of Pentax Ltd's on a Canon 5D, I'll side with the FF camp and let theory flush with or without Loo Blue.
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Comment by K10D posted on When the FF Pentax comes out, what lenses can you use from day one? at 13/10/2012 - 12:06
MarkTaylor wrote:
Nothing wrong with expectations. What we see as common sense is not always mirrored by a manufacturer. Initially, I would expect the existing world wide Pentax user group to be the main sales target. K10D wrote:
Where were the 2 or 3 new lenses when the 645D was launched? There are already FF lenses from Pentax.
But as others have stated I would expect at least a couple of zooms to be available on launch, along the lines of a 24-70 and 70-200 or similar. If Pentax launch an FF with only the primes that are currently in production they will have almost no chance of attracting anyone but existing Pentax users, which rather defeats the point of one of their stated aims of trying to increase their user base by expanding their product range.Where were the 2 or 3 new lenses when the 645D was launched? There are already FF lenses from Pentax.
However, I do not see other FF brand users jumping ship, yet I do think that a few Cannon users who already have Ltd's on their 5D's may just buy a body to benefit their Ltd's.
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Comment by K10D posted on Pentax FF DSLR - confirmed at 13/10/2012 - 00:12
MarkTaylor wrote:
Where were the 2 or 3 new lenses when the 645D was launched? There are already FF lenses from Pentax.K10D wrote:
I'll buy one but not sure why you feel sad or in fear that others won't?
Because developing FF plus the mimimum 2 or 3 lenses which will be required to make it viable at lauch will require considerable investment from Pentax, and if they don't make an adequate return on that investment, they could be in financial difficulties, something that would affect all Pentax users regarless whether they're interested in FF or not.I'll buy one but not sure why you feel sad or in fear that others won't?
Is it just a case of sod the FF camp if it means impacting the cropped user base? Only three of my Pentax lenses are cropped/APSC.
Now it's time for Pentax to step up to the line. I think its safe to say that the K5 & K5 II are as good as an APSC body can be so what are you losing if Pentax launch a FF. I am sure they will sell more FF than they have the 645D.
I can't see Ricoh Pentax in financial difficulties over a FF body as they basically built a K7 into a 645D body so a FF body is not a show stopper.
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Comment by K10D posted on Pentax FF DSLR - confirmed at 12/10/2012 - 14:08
Well deserved.
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Comment by K10D posted on Been approved as a Pentax artist on the Pentax Photo Gallery at 12/10/2012 - 00:36
This retirement lark is allowing you to be out & about far too much Don. Great image and DOF control as well.
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Comment by K10D posted on Young honyeater at 12/10/2012 - 00:01
michaelblue wrote:
I hope I'm wrong
I'll buy one but not sure why you feel sad or in fear that others won't?MarkTaylor wrote:
I only hope the people making the demands don't let Pentax down by failing to put their money where their mouths are.
Sadly, I fear that will be the case, people's eyes being bigger than their pocketsI only hope the people making the demands don't let Pentax down by failing to put their money where their mouths are.
I hope I'm wrong
Comment by K10D posted on Pentax FF DSLR - confirmed at 11/10/2012 - 23:58
I don't think the dragon saw the spider.
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