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Comment by milamber posted on Weekly Competition #243 - The Passing of Time at 07/03/2012 - 22:13
Hi D,
I feel the Pentax or Tamron 18-250 should be fine for you. From what I have read, the quality is acceptable too and it will be a great all purpose lens covering whatever you have mentioned. May be a little less for wildlife at the long end. New will cost around £ 400 and used ones can be explored. A few weeks before there were some offers on this forum too. Alternatively, you can look for a new or used 28-105 lens or a Sigma 28-300.
Regards,
Jeeess
As for quality, it's far more than acceptable - it's excellent. Much better than something with this range has a right to be.
Comment by milamber posted on And the winner is at 07/03/2012 - 15:19
Vivitar Series 1 sold.
Comment by milamber posted on FS : Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6, Vivitar Series 1 f2.5 macro PK/A, Pentax A 35-105mm f3.5 at 07/03/2012 - 12:16
If I'm on holiday/travelling then it's the Pentax 18-250mm no question. It didn't leave the camera once in three weeks in Asia last year. I still think it's Pentax's best value lens, though others would disagree I'm sure (mostly people who haven't used one though)
Comment by milamber posted on Your walk around lens? at 07/03/2012 - 09:54
Comment by milamber posted on FS : Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6, Vivitar Series 1 f2.5 macro PK/A, Pentax A 35-105mm f3.5 at 06/03/2012 - 22:16
Comment by milamber posted on Minolta Auto Bellows I Focusing rail at 06/03/2012 - 21:26
I don't know how much you are having to part with for the minolta unit, but have you considered the Velbon super mag slider? It gives sideways as well as forward/backward adjustment as well. SRS have it for £60
Andy
I have looked at that one, but it gets mixed reviews (but so did my K-r and it's brilliant......)
I reckon I'd pay around £20-30 for the focus rail once I have sold the other bits and pieces on. That's a lot less than they usually go for, but no consolation if it's no good!
Comment by milamber posted on Minolta Auto Bellows I Focusing rail at 06/03/2012 - 15:31
If you take a look at the link in my first post and the photos it seems to confirm that.
If that's wrong I obviously won't bother with it.
Comment by milamber posted on Minolta Auto Bellows I Focusing rail at 06/03/2012 - 14:27
No. It comes with a separate bellows, macro stand, slide copier etc, none of which is any use to me and I will sell it on.
I just want a decent solid focusing rail for macro to put my K-r on and this seems to fit the bill, especially as it's a pretty decent price (certainly compared with the Ebay link I posted)
Comment by milamber posted on Minolta Auto Bellows I Focusing rail at 06/03/2012 - 11:25
I've been offered a complete Minolta auto bellows I set, which appears to have a very solid focusing rail which is well reviewed. This one is pretty much as new.
This is the rail I'm referring to (not the actual one, just the same type!)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Minolta-Macro-Focusing-Rail-Very-Rare-/150764737321?pt...
Thanks
Comment by milamber posted on Minolta Auto Bellows I Focusing rail at 06/03/2012 - 11:06
