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Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on FS: Pentax FA 80-320mm lens at 01/08/2011 - 22:04
melness wrote:
Anyone tell what the focusing speed is like on this lens ?
As mentioned above, focus is not especially quick and it will hunt in low light but it's not too bad if your focus is close to the mark.Anyone tell what the focusing speed is like on this lens ?
fatspider wrote:
PS; Mike, do I get commision
I'll make sure my next born's appropriately named PS; Mike, do I get commision
Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on FS: Pentax FA 80-320mm lens at 31/07/2011 - 21:32
Number 2 is the winner for me.
PS: Happy birthday
PS: Happy birthday
Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on First test with the Sigma ring flash at 28/07/2011 - 20:59
Pwynnej wrote:
Go to Watford I am sure Chris will be happy to help...
I know a lot of people speak highly of SRS on this forum but my experiences to date have been somewhat disapointing so I'll only make the hike up to Watford if I don't find a decent copy closer to home.Go to Watford I am sure Chris will be happy to help...
mattox wrote:
I would seriously consider you buying the 16-50 in store, or at the most from a national online store. Having had all the issues I have had with my 16-50 lens, having to send a 7000kg lens via post out of my own expense, hoping it gets to canada undamaged and gets back in one piece, is a real problem. If you've got the extra quid buy from a store, and test it hard first.
If I waited two months until I go back to Oz I could buy the lens from the US for two thirds of the UK price but I'm prepared to pay the extra to try the lens first and avoid back and forward shipping if I get a dud. Tips on how to test are what I'm after I would seriously consider you buying the 16-50 in store, or at the most from a national online store. Having had all the issues I have had with my 16-50 lens, having to send a 7000kg lens via post out of my own expense, hoping it gets to canada undamaged and gets back in one piece, is a real problem. If you've got the extra quid buy from a store, and test it hard first.
Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on In store testing of new lens at 27/07/2011 - 20:30
I've decided to replace my kit lens with a faster, wider, 2.8 zoom. I'm leaning towards the Pentax 16-50, over the Sigma 17-50 but the Tamron 17-50 is also still (just) in the running.
I want to avoid any FF/BF issues so I'm going in to the store to try out the actual lenses before I buy rather than buying online.
I'm thinking shooting a test subject wide open at both the long and wide end, centre focus will eliminate any obvious FF/BF lenses quickly but any tips and advice on how to test in the store to find the best copy would be greatly appreciated.
I've got a K10d so individual focus adjustments aren't possible and I don't want to do a "global" adjustment because I don't have any FF/BF issues on any of my other lens.
I want to avoid any FF/BF issues so I'm going in to the store to try out the actual lenses before I buy rather than buying online.
I'm thinking shooting a test subject wide open at both the long and wide end, centre focus will eliminate any obvious FF/BF lenses quickly but any tips and advice on how to test in the store to find the best copy would be greatly appreciated.
I've got a K10d so individual focus adjustments aren't possible and I don't want to do a "global" adjustment because I don't have any FF/BF issues on any of my other lens.
Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on In store testing of new lens at 27/07/2011 - 16:21
fatspider wrote:
Mike;
I offered my 80-320 on here a couple of times without luck (apart from silly offers) I think my last price was something like yours, anyway I decided to keep it. Then when I needed to fund my K5 it just had to go on ebay where it fetched £97 PLUS the £8 for special delivery.
You need to put it on when there are others at silly prices
Thanks for the tip, it's a great lens and the only reason I'm looking to sell it is because I have the Sigma now and I don't want to lug both back to Oz in September.Mike;
I offered my 80-320 on here a couple of times without luck (apart from silly offers) I think my last price was something like yours, anyway I decided to keep it. Then when I needed to fund my K5 it just had to go on ebay where it fetched £97 PLUS the £8 for special delivery.
You need to put it on when there are others at silly prices
Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on FS: Pentax FA 80-320mm lens at 26/07/2011 - 20:12
Price reduced to £80 posted in the UK or Ireland.
Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on FS: Pentax FA 80-320mm lens at 26/07/2011 - 14:23
Some sample images from lens.
@ 300mm
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/Photography/Animals/IMGP1633.jpg[/IMG]
100% crop of above
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/Photography/Animals/IMGP1633_cropped.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/Photography/Birds/IMGP1383.jpg[/IMG]
@ 300mm
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/Photography/Animals/IMGP1633.jpg[/IMG]
100% crop of above
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/Photography/Animals/IMGP1633_cropped.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/Photography/Birds/IMGP1383.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on FS: Pentax FA 80-320mm lens at 19/07/2011 - 16:21
This lens has been very good to me but I've recently acquired a Sigma 150-500 which I am equally happy with so I am looking to free up some space in the kit bag.
Lens is the black version, used but in good condition (no marks on glass, no fungus, snappy aperture blades etc.).
Seems to be a very good copy IQ wise, it gets a little soft over 300mm if not stopped down and will hunt in low light but I consider it a great way to get over 300mm in a relatively compact package.
Review
I'm asking £100, posted RMSD.
Payment by bank transfer or paypal.
Review
Lens is the black version, used but in good condition (no marks on glass, no fungus, snappy aperture blades etc.).
Seems to be a very good copy IQ wise, it gets a little soft over 300mm if not stopped down and will hunt in low light but I consider it a great way to get over 300mm in a relatively compact package.
Review
I'm asking £100, posted RMSD.
Payment by bank transfer or paypal.
Review
Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on FS: Pentax FA 80-320mm lens at 19/07/2011 - 16:19
K10D wrote:
The French flag issue...I can only assume they are French travellers that are still looking for an identity?
Best regards
It's actually the Dutch flag , probably some Dutch travellers claiming sovereignty over WA after reading that Dutchmen found it 100 years before Captain Cook "discovered" Australia.08tiger wrote:
What's with the French-Aussie flag in number 1?
Yes it's Fremantle and locally known as Freo. Similar to afternnon being arvo. It is the San Francisco of Australia.What's with the French-Aussie flag in number 1?
The French flag issue...I can only assume they are French travellers that are still looking for an identity?
Best regards
Comment by Mike_L_76 posted on good weather at 19/07/2011 - 07:00
Pics of lens for those interested.
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/For%20sale/IMGP9713.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/For%20sale/IMGP9715.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/For%20sale/IMGP9717.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/Michael_Lech/For%20sale/IMGP9718.jpg[/IMG]