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Comment by Mike-P posted on srs microsystems at 15/12/2008 - 20:08
womble wrote:
Impossible to say but it looked bad enough to put me off using filters.Mike-P wrote:
C: Once saw a lens after someone had dropped it and the filter smashed against the front element ... not a nice sight.
I dare say the front element would have still looked pretty horrible had it smashed into whatever instead of the filter. Surely any bump bad enough to break the filter would leave a pretty nasty gash in the front element? C: Once saw a lens after someone had dropped it and the filter smashed against the front element ... not a nice sight.
The front element reminded me of my teenage acne days .. as I said, not a pretty sight.
I do not use protective filters because of:
A: Cost
B: Im pretty sure putting anything in front of the lens is going to cut down on incoming light to some extent.
C: Once saw a lens after someone had dropped it and the filter smashed against the front element ... not a nice sight.
I do always put the hood on though.
A: Cost
B: Im pretty sure putting anything in front of the lens is going to cut down on incoming light to some extent.
C: Once saw a lens after someone had dropped it and the filter smashed against the front element ... not a nice sight.
I do always put the hood on though.
mattp wrote:
I know who i am! DO YOU!!
Yup, think we have all got the general idea now. I know who i am! DO YOU!!
Comment by Mike-P posted on srs microsystems at 15/12/2008 - 14:24
Thats almost got a 3D effect to it, like I could reach out and touch it.
Excellent.
Excellent.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Fiddling with a still life. at 14/12/2008 - 19:34
All this has been posted on the other Pentax forum.
Any new news?
Any new news?
Comment by Mike-P posted on Pentax announcement at 14/12/2008 - 19:31
vic cross wrote:
Thanks Mike-P. I had seen that one but it is the EX and not the EX DG.
I don't think the DG coating is all that important to be honest, I have a used Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX and a friend of mine has a new EX DG.Thanks Mike-P. I had seen that one but it is the EX and not the EX DG.
From what I can see there is no difference whatsoever. I believe it is put on to cut down on flare which wouldn't be much of a problem with macro anyway .. would it?
Edit: Typo caused by light shining on computer screen.
richard64 wrote:
Hmm, I wonder if any Top Gear viewers have heard of DVRs
Richard
Yup, I have one myself but only use it to record programmes that I am not actually in to watch ... A lens on Ebay wouldn't get me away from Top Gear.Hmm, I wonder if any Top Gear viewers have heard of DVRs
Richard
Well, maybe a couple would .....
Personally I use an auto bidder and once I have set my max price I can just leave it until the auction has finished.
I just forgot on this occasion .. sods law.
I just cannot get over how small the lens is, especially compared to the Pentax-K 300mm f4 that I have ... (and will be putting on here soon).
Comment by Mike-P posted on Pentax equipment values at 14/12/2008 - 11:46
ebay or SRS - not too hard to answer and yes it may cost a little more but in time and over several purchases the overall cost will be less.
I wanted a Sigma EX 2X teleconverter for my used Ebay purchased Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 and saw SRS were selling them on Ebay for only £99 plus postage whereas their web site quotes £175.
I sent Chris a PM via this site and got the same thing for £95 incl delivery to my UK address.
Arrived next day as well ... excellent service.
Have since sent another PM enquiring about the K20D GPS and had a reply within minutes saying he will let me know as soon as they arrive.