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Comment by Mannesty posted on DA 60-250 f4 ED (IF) zoom lens at 22/06/2009 - 17:30
Shaky wrote:
So it's rumour, not fact?[/quote]It is my analysis/speculation, nothing more, nothing less; I thought that was perfectly clear in the first placeMannesty wrote:
Shaky wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="Mannesty"][quote:3496ace15f="Shaky"]
2) Pentax have been told by Hoya in no uncertain terms that they better get the business profitable sharpish or else it's curtains, and having failed to attract the requisite customer base with a cheapo pricing strategy . . .
Where did this information come from ?[quote:3496ace15f="Mannesty"][quote:3496ace15f="Shaky"]
2) Pentax have been told by Hoya in no uncertain terms that they better get the business profitable sharpish or else it's curtains, and having failed to attract the requisite customer base with a cheapo pricing strategy . . .
Shaky wrote:
In my view
In my view
People should try to decide for themselves whether it is informed or not, cognitive dissonance notwithstanding.[/quote]Sorry, but it wasn't clear to me whether you were quoting facts from another source, which is why I posed my original question, or propagating rumour. I think I'm clear now, thanks for clarifying.
Comment by Mannesty posted on SRS new prices at 22/06/2009 - 17:28
Amin, it was interesting to note that your shots are of the 'first' flower. We had a pasiflora plant at our other house here in Spain, but I dug it up because it just invaded everything around it. Our 'first' flowers appeared in February. Just shows what a difference the climate makes.
Unfortunately, although the plant produced plenty of fruit, none of it was edible. I guess the edible passion fruit comes from a different strain.
I've never heard of the name maracuja.
Unfortunately, although the plant produced plenty of fruit, none of it was edible. I guess the edible passion fruit comes from a different strain.
I've never heard of the name maracuja.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Passion Fruit flower at 22/06/2009 - 17:23
Oh Amin . . . you are getting much tooooooooo good at this photography lark.
The Passion Flower images are very well executed. I like all of them and this is why it's called "Passion Flower".
The Passion Flower images are very well executed. I like all of them and this is why it's called "Passion Flower".
Comment by Mannesty posted on Passion Fruit flower at 22/06/2009 - 17:06
Shaky wrote:
So it's rumour, not fact?Mannesty wrote:
Shaky wrote:
2) Pentax have been told by Hoya in no uncertain terms that they better get the business profitable sharpish or else it's curtains, and having failed to attract the requisite customer base with a cheapo pricing strategy . . .
Where did this information come from ?2) Pentax have been told by Hoya in no uncertain terms that they better get the business profitable sharpish or else it's curtains, and having failed to attract the requisite customer base with a cheapo pricing strategy . . .
Shaky wrote:
In my view
In my view
Comment by Mannesty posted on SRS new prices at 22/06/2009 - 16:58
Shaky wrote:
2) Pentax have been told by Hoya in no uncertain terms that they better get the business profitable sharpish or else it's curtains, and having failed to attract the requisite customer base with a cheapo pricing strategy . . .
Where did this information come from ?2) Pentax have been told by Hoya in no uncertain terms that they better get the business profitable sharpish or else it's curtains, and having failed to attract the requisite customer base with a cheapo pricing strategy . . .
Comment by Mannesty posted on SRS new prices at 22/06/2009 - 16:13
Anvh wrote:
The Sigma macro is also very interesting, don't think I need the macro though but surely can be fun.
My view is that, even if you don't use it's macro capability, the fact that it is a good macro lens gives me confidence that it will perform well at 'normal' distances, and it does.The Sigma macro is also very interesting, don't think I need the macro though but surely can be fun.
For that reason, I will not be buying a DA* 200mm 1:2.8 lens, 180mm 1:3.5 is close enough and I have the DA*60-250mm if I want DA* quality at 200mm.
Comment by Mannesty posted on DA*200 anyone? at 22/06/2009 - 16:09
Ravi wrote:
Hi,
I have just joined last week, and the first "Private message" I got is this:
Looks like this is a real problem.
Rgds
Ravi.
I feel left out now, I've been a member here for years and I've never had a spam message. Hi,
I have just joined last week, and the first "Private message" I got is this:
Looks like this is a real problem.
Rgds
Ravi.
Welcome to the real world . . . and this forum. Now let's talk about your photography. Who are you, where are you, what kit do you use, where can we see some of your work . . . etc.
Comment by Mannesty posted on How to unsubscribe from this forum? at 22/06/2009 - 14:42
With these new prices, Pentax are not going to increase their market share in the UK for the foreseeable future.
I'm very happy I bought all the lenses I need when I did but it might mean that the 31mm Ltd doesn't go out quite as often in the future.
I hope it has a knock-on effect on second hand prices, I've still got loads of gear to sell on. K10D for £500 anyone ? ?
I'm very happy I bought all the lenses I need when I did but it might mean that the 31mm Ltd doesn't go out quite as often in the future.
I hope it has a knock-on effect on second hand prices, I've still got loads of gear to sell on. K10D for £500 anyone ? ?
Comment by Mannesty posted on SRS new prices at 22/06/2009 - 14:26
08tiger wrote:
If you got used to using a 500mm lens on film, the DA*300mm is the equivalent of 450mm. I don't see the problem really. A 500mm lens will equate to 750mm. Try keeping that baby still enough to take a shot in normal daylight when the shutter speed needs to be at least 1/500th.Oggy wrote:
What goes through my mind is that it's a crying shame that Pentax don't do anything over 300mm in either prime or zoom.
Totally agree, would like to see a 500mm prime.What goes through my mind is that it's a crying shame that Pentax don't do anything over 300mm in either prime or zoom.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Oggy's DA* Binge (Why's there no light?) at 22/06/2009 - 14:21
found this if anyone interested
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