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Comment by loskeran posted on DA*300 and Sigma 150-500 at 02/03/2009 - 11:08
paulrussell wrote:
@ Mike-P -- yes, I did do that second chance thing to the second place bidder, but they were bidding on it at the same time in another auction or something, so they didn't buy it.
PM Sent@ Mike-P -- yes, I did do that second chance thing to the second place bidder, but they were bidding on it at the same time in another auction or something, so they didn't buy it.
Comment by loskeran posted on Pentax K10D for sale at 02/03/2009 - 08:39
Al I can add Amin is think of what you would like to do with the camera-lens you want to use and buy the one that will do it best, when they bring out a "do it all" lens that is perfect we wont be able to buy it, because it will be to expensive.
But with all your money, why dont you buy both?
Chris at SRS will love you.
But with all your money, why dont you buy both?
Chris at SRS will love you.
Comment by loskeran posted on DA*300 and Sigma 150-500 at 02/03/2009 - 08:27
Ok if we are going on that theme how about A Bapt*ist for the Church.
Comment by loskeran posted on How many ists? at 02/03/2009 - 08:16
My very first digital SLR an *ist DS, When my 35mm *ist developed a fault and was sent back to Pentax UK they said it was an uneconomic repair and would I like a Digital body in return FOC the rest is history.
Pentax has had loads more business from me.
You would not get that sort of treatment from the other brands. good old Pentax
Pentax has had loads more business from me.
You would not get that sort of treatment from the other brands. good old Pentax
Comment by loskeran posted on How many ists? at 01/03/2009 - 21:48
bsierens wrote:
This lens looks like a good lens for my aviation pics too. Anyone have experience with this lens?
I have this lens, I love it, I also tried the Sigma 70-200mm HSM mk11, the Tammy beats the Sigma on image quality every time, the Sigma non hsm older lens was a good one but the newer version IMHO is no where near it yes it is a bit of a lump but it works in auto focus with the Kenko 1.5 The Sigma does not and the really nice bit is the Tammy is over £100 cheaper at SRS.This lens looks like a good lens for my aviation pics too. Anyone have experience with this lens?
So if you want a Tamron 70-200 + a Kenko 1.5 and still have change.
Comment by loskeran posted on Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 at 01/03/2009 - 20:17
My first findings with the 150-500mm wide open very disappointing, soft as hell but closed down a bit at f8 it starts to get much better, one annoying bit the lens hood once fitted is near impossible to get off.
The overall balance is very good, focusing smooth and quick and the zoom ring is easy to get at.
When played with more will report again.
The overall balance is very good, focusing smooth and quick and the zoom ring is easy to get at.
When played with more will report again.
Comment by loskeran posted on DA*300 and Sigma 150-500 at 01/03/2009 - 17:46
AndrzejT wrote:
Thanks for your comments it sounds like the HSM system on the Sigma lenses is just what I am looking for.
I would be interested if anyone has tried the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM (I looked for the 135-400 on ebay but could only see it in a Nikon fit).
I have used a friends Canon EOS D1 mark III with a 100-400 lens and feel confident that 400mm should cover all the situations I need to cover. I have also used my Pentax F100-300 with a 1.7 converter and at the longer focal lengths on one of our normal summer days I just can’t shoot fast enough without a tripod to remove camera shake.
However, one criticism I have seen on Sigma zoom lenses is that they get a little soft at the longer focal lengths. So I am not sure if I should go for the 150-500 and not push the lens so hard or stick with the 120-400 option. The downside with the 150-500 is that the lens would appear to be fractionally slower and for some of the work I do plus the minimum of focal length 150 mm might just be a little long for me.
It would be nice to take my K20D to shop and try both. I live in Cardiff and looking at the local web sites they don’t appear to be carrying any in a Pentax Fit Sigma lenses in these sizes in stock at present.
Well if you want to try the 150-500mm you are welcome to try my lens.Thanks for your comments it sounds like the HSM system on the Sigma lenses is just what I am looking for.
I would be interested if anyone has tried the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM (I looked for the 135-400 on ebay but could only see it in a Nikon fit).
I have used a friends Canon EOS D1 mark III with a 100-400 lens and feel confident that 400mm should cover all the situations I need to cover. I have also used my Pentax F100-300 with a 1.7 converter and at the longer focal lengths on one of our normal summer days I just can’t shoot fast enough without a tripod to remove camera shake.
However, one criticism I have seen on Sigma zoom lenses is that they get a little soft at the longer focal lengths. So I am not sure if I should go for the 150-500 and not push the lens so hard or stick with the 120-400 option. The downside with the 150-500 is that the lens would appear to be fractionally slower and for some of the work I do plus the minimum of focal length 150 mm might just be a little long for me.
It would be nice to take my K20D to shop and try both. I live in Cardiff and looking at the local web sites they don’t appear to be carrying any in a Pentax Fit Sigma lenses in these sizes in stock at present.
I don't live that far away.
Comment by loskeran posted on Telephoto Zoom lenses and Pentax K20D at 01/03/2009 - 13:34
Hi Amin if you want to see shots with the 150-500 just check "Snooked" on the gallery he has some stunning shots.
You will have to wait for me, Family problems with inlaws, mother in law, in her late 80's has a broken femur and in hospital after surgery, father in law is 90+ so has to be looked after and taken to the hospital 40mile round trip.
Also bad weather forcast cold wet and maybe snow again, when will it end
One main thing though with all these lovely shots, it is not just the kit, it is years of practice, hard work and learning, that gets this type of shot, as you will find when you get out to do the "wild life" bit loads of frustration, light/birds that will not land where you want them to, and many other things, some times you just want to swear
But in the end you get that magical shot and it has all been worth it.
You will have to wait for me, Family problems with inlaws, mother in law, in her late 80's has a broken femur and in hospital after surgery, father in law is 90+ so has to be looked after and taken to the hospital 40mile round trip.
Also bad weather forcast cold wet and maybe snow again, when will it end
One main thing though with all these lovely shots, it is not just the kit, it is years of practice, hard work and learning, that gets this type of shot, as you will find when you get out to do the "wild life" bit loads of frustration, light/birds that will not land where you want them to, and many other things, some times you just want to swear
But in the end you get that magical shot and it has all been worth it.
Comment by loskeran posted on the new 200mm with af1.7 converter at 01/03/2009 - 11:46
Thanks RR, The lens is exactly the same as the picture, with one exception, I fitted a filter as I always do as soon as i get so no dust has touched the outer element
But seriously, I have never used it. That is the reason for selling this lens and a few others, including an FA50 f1.4 also boxed and that lens is about as sharp as it gets.
But seriously, I have never used it. That is the reason for selling this lens and a few others, including an FA50 f1.4 also boxed and that lens is about as sharp as it gets.
Comment by loskeran posted on Pentax 50-200 DA at 01/03/2009 - 08:47
Oh and another thing, get yourself a better Accountant preferably one thats "bent" so you dont pay so much tax