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Comment by Mac posted on My 16-50 DA* and 50-135 DA* are duffers.... Anyone with similar problems please enlighten me. at 22/10/2008 - 11:46
Philstaff,
I find that f8 to f11 are where I start with a "new" lens, and then I open up as I gain more confidence. I use the DOF preview a LOT!
Your proximity to the subject will have a bearing on the DOF as well. You were closer with the 50mm than with the Tamron. Do you have the f stop info from the tele?.
Of course you're shooting moving targets here and they ain't gonna stick around while you experiment.
Peter is absolutely right about the focus being slightly in front. What's that old rule about 1/3 - 2/3's?
Does your lens have the focus scale on the barrel?
I find that f8 to f11 are where I start with a "new" lens, and then I open up as I gain more confidence. I use the DOF preview a LOT!
Your proximity to the subject will have a bearing on the DOF as well. You were closer with the 50mm than with the Tamron. Do you have the f stop info from the tele?.
Of course you're shooting moving targets here and they ain't gonna stick around while you experiment.
Peter is absolutely right about the focus being slightly in front. What's that old rule about 1/3 - 2/3's?
Does your lens have the focus scale on the barrel?
Comment by Mac posted on Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens at 20/10/2008 - 23:17
Philstaff,
I really can't see a problem with focus in #2. The dog's eye should be the focal point and seems clear to these old peepers.
Do you remember what f stop you were using?
The hores's head is more on plane than the dog's body, and would appear to be more totally in focus at a larger aperture. (Lower DOF). Look at the horse's other ear for example.
(Nice shot of the horse).
Cheers,
I really can't see a problem with focus in #2. The dog's eye should be the focal point and seems clear to these old peepers.
Do you remember what f stop you were using?
The hores's head is more on plane than the dog's body, and would appear to be more totally in focus at a larger aperture. (Lower DOF). Look at the horse's other ear for example.
(Nice shot of the horse).
Cheers,
Comment by Mac posted on Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens at 20/10/2008 - 22:44
Welcome Tracey!
The ladies on this forum are a talented bunch, and I'm sure you'll fit right in.
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
The ladies on this forum are a talented bunch, and I'm sure you'll fit right in.
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Comment by Mac posted on Newbie Here.. at 19/10/2008 - 23:08
Just came back from "No Internet Land" and what do I see?
Don on new wheels?
Man, that Gerri! Great deal!
When you get into Quebec, you'll only be about 50K from either my city or country place. When you tire of my hospitality (and George's Bowmore recommendations), I'll take you up to Pentaxian450's place if his fly-over offer is still open. The Laurentians from the air is a must!
Keep me in the loop via PM's as plans unfold and take care.
Don on new wheels?
Man, that Gerri! Great deal!
When you get into Quebec, you'll only be about 50K from either my city or country place. When you tire of my hospitality (and George's Bowmore recommendations), I'll take you up to Pentaxian450's place if his fly-over offer is still open. The Laurentians from the air is a must!
Keep me in the loop via PM's as plans unfold and take care.
Comment by Mac posted on Traveling Canada at 19/10/2008 - 23:00
Simon,
Thanks for the input.
I've always been afraid to use my trusty PL filters with rainbows, but you've "shown me the light".
Thanks for the input.
I've always been afraid to use my trusty PL filters with rainbows, but you've "shown me the light".
Comment by Mac posted on Rainbow at the lighthouse at 10/10/2008 - 11:34
Richard,
Congratulations, I'd say you've got yourself a very good lens there.
I think the lighting you've achieved is nice and natural - shows especially on the rose shots.
I'm no expert, but #3 pleases me composition wise.
#4 really shows off the lens.
I'd be happy with that lens - now, portraits - should be great.
Cheers
Congratulations, I'd say you've got yourself a very good lens there.
I think the lighting you've achieved is nice and natural - shows especially on the rose shots.
I'm no expert, but #3 pleases me composition wise.
#4 really shows off the lens.
I'd be happy with that lens - now, portraits - should be great.
Cheers
Comment by Mac posted on Couple of flower pictures with new S-M-C Takumar 85/1.8 at 10/10/2008 - 11:19
Simon,
I like it a lot. Very sharp and great colour. I don't usually get good rainbows.
My usual question; what gear, setting, and any PP?
Cheers,
I like it a lot. Very sharp and great colour. I don't usually get good rainbows.
My usual question; what gear, setting, and any PP?
Cheers,
Comment by Mac posted on Rainbow at the lighthouse at 10/10/2008 - 11:06
Don,
The porch light's always on for you guys!
See my PM when you get a minute.
Kris,
Good spirts my man. What TLR will you use?
Light and mist - what a challenge to get it just right - what a reward when you do!
Ever used fog filters? I've only just heard of them.
I figure England's a pretty good place to try them out.
Take it easy on that new bike!
Cheers,
The porch light's always on for you guys!
See my PM when you get a minute.
Kris,
Good spirts my man. What TLR will you use?
Light and mist - what a challenge to get it just right - what a reward when you do!
Ever used fog filters? I've only just heard of them.
I figure England's a pretty good place to try them out.
Take it easy on that new bike!
Cheers,
WELCOME TO THE FORUM!
Can you tell us what camera body you're using, shutter speeds etc.?
We'll sort it out!
Cheers