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Comment by Mike-P posted on Telephoto Zoom lenses and Pentax K20D at 04/03/2009 - 09:01
simonkit wrote:
I was tempted but have re-considered so there's another one available, cancelled my order.... I'd only regret it if a new model was announced soon with a "significant" increase in feature-set from my GX10
simon
If I was in your position I would buy one in a shot, sell the GX10 on Ebay, sit back and wait.I was tempted but have re-considered so there's another one available, cancelled my order.... I'd only regret it if a new model was announced soon with a "significant" increase in feature-set from my GX10
simon
Any new model is probably not going to be until the year end now and will be ruddy expensive to start with anyway.
The only thing stopping me doing the same thing is my grip.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Brand new Samsung GX20 at 04/03/2009 - 08:29
I reckon Samsung must be having a clearout.
I refuse to be tempted .. until I have at least had a coffee.
I refuse to be tempted .. until I have at least had a coffee.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Brand new Samsung GX20 at 04/03/2009 - 07:36
alig wrote:
It's now £299.99! Free delivery!
ali
Oh B****r ... I really don't want one because my grip wont fit but ...It's now £299.99! Free delivery!
ali
Comment by Mike-P posted on Brand new Samsung GX20 at 03/03/2009 - 22:42
Nice one, two excellent photos
Comment by Mike-P posted on Pentax Photo Gallery Acceptance at 03/03/2009 - 21:33
AndrzejT wrote:
Hi Steve and Mike
I take it that both of your, are not seeing a noticeable softening at the longer focal lengths? With the 135-400 lens or do you have to come short of the 400mm mark to keep everything sharp?
As with most zooms of this type you have to make sure you do not shoot wide open at the full length, I normally shoot around f8 at 400mm and dont have a problem but I do think the cheaper Sigma options such as these are more suited to larger objects such as animals, cars, boats etc rather than birds that need fine detail. As always, you get what you pay for.Hi Steve and Mike
I take it that both of your, are not seeing a noticeable softening at the longer focal lengths? With the 135-400 lens or do you have to come short of the 400mm mark to keep everything sharp?
AndrzejT wrote:
How is this lens for speed of focus and how noisy is it. As I earlier commented some of my work is done in theatres during a performance and my trusty SMC F 100-300mm usually gets a few disapproving glances when it is grinding away!
I had a FA 80-320mm to start with and the Sigma is not as noisy or as slow but it is still nowhere near the whisper of HSM and the AF is certainly not blisteringly fast.How is this lens for speed of focus and how noisy is it. As I earlier commented some of my work is done in theatres during a performance and my trusty SMC F 100-300mm usually gets a few disapproving glances when it is grinding away!
AndrzejT wrote:
Mike I noticed that you are also using 70 –200 f2.8 with a 2x converter. I take it that this was all manual focus as I was under the impression that auto focus wouldn’t work with converter and this lens on a Pentax mount?
Nope, Autofocus.Mike I noticed that you are also using 70 –200 f2.8 with a 2x converter. I take it that this was all manual focus as I was under the impression that auto focus wouldn’t work with converter and this lens on a Pentax mount?
The new version of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 with HSM will not work with the Sigma 1.4x and 2x EX Teleconverters which is why I bought the older APO EX (non DG non Macro) version. The older one is generally considered much better at 200mm as well.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Telephoto Zoom lenses and Pentax K20D at 03/03/2009 - 21:30
I bought the older EX APO 2.8 version of the Sigma as I got fed up with waiting for the 60-250mm and have to say the Pentax is going to have to really produce at f4 if I am going to let go of the Sigma now.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Finally made the decision!! at 03/03/2009 - 20:53
Steve Chasey wrote:
I don't know if there is any material diferences between this one and the version Mike-P is potentially going to sell on. All I know is mine has an aperature ring with an 'A' setting, allowing it to be used on any of my collection of Pentax bodies
Steve
As does mine.I don't know if there is any material diferences between this one and the version Mike-P is potentially going to sell on. All I know is mine has an aperature ring with an 'A' setting, allowing it to be used on any of my collection of Pentax bodies
Steve
I think the main difference (apart from the more modern look) is the DG coating which reduces flair.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Telephoto Zoom lenses and Pentax K20D at 03/03/2009 - 20:18
gartmore wrote:
That shop recently closed its very well stocked and staffed pro department and is now just one floor with piles of Sony boxes and a Nikon and a Canon case. Its not marked for closure yet, the small suburban shops in Glasgow are closing. I'll call in tomorrow and see what they have.
On another (non Pentax) forum someone said that half the stuff they have isnt listed and today they had a load of Pentax gear sent there.That shop recently closed its very well stocked and staffed pro department and is now just one floor with piles of Sony boxes and a Nikon and a Canon case. Its not marked for closure yet, the small suburban shops in Glasgow are closing. I'll call in tomorrow and see what they have.
Think you had better draw up a list while there, I wouldnt mind a nice AF macro lens in Pentax mount
Comment by Mike-P posted on Pentax 12-24 for sale at Jessops at 03/03/2009 - 20:15
I agree with Steve on this, I really don't think it will be suitable for that type of work, it's just too slow .. maybe if you could use flash yes but otherwise ..
It is more of an outside lens and like all the big zooms really needs a lot of light to get the best out of it.