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Comment by MrCynical posted on questions 300mm lens at 16/06/2010 - 01:22
Mike-P wrote:
I'm still trying to get a picture of a swan swimming off into a sunset.
With a squirrel on its head I'm still trying to get a picture of a swan swimming off into a sunset.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Banned subject matter at 15/06/2010 - 23:43
Apologies for the double post, but I thought I'd throw another spanner into the works in the shape of the 16-45mm f4. Both Park and SRS have these for £220, and I suspect that this is a "once they're gone, they're gone" lens much like the FA35 was.
Yes it's a zoom, and yes it's only f4, but if Photozone is to be believed (and it normally is, for technical judgements if not overall verdict) then it's very nearly at its sharpest wide open.
For landscape use this would work quite well - more of an overlap with the Sigma (hence less switching) compared to a Tamron 17-50, and when I hit 45 I can switch to the DFA50.
Oh how much fun this lens business is - why can't Pentax just make a 16-125 f1.4 for £300 and be done?
Yes it's a zoom, and yes it's only f4, but if Photozone is to be believed (and it normally is, for technical judgements if not overall verdict) then it's very nearly at its sharpest wide open.
For landscape use this would work quite well - more of an overlap with the Sigma (hence less switching) compared to a Tamron 17-50, and when I hit 45 I can switch to the DFA50.
Oh how much fun this lens business is - why can't Pentax just make a 16-125 f1.4 for £300 and be done?
Comment by MrCynical posted on Lens dilemma at 15/06/2010 - 23:33
Anvh wrote:
Have you seen the Lens-roadmap off 2008?
There is a DA*30 on it, just don't ask when or if it will come though
With the new roadmap they are gone but I remember them saying they should be on it again when the new camera's are launched
A DA*30, if it were ever to exist, would have to be priced similarly to the FA31 to avoid stomping all over it. Hence even if Pentax do make it, it'll likely be far out of my league Have you seen the Lens-roadmap off 2008?
There is a DA*30 on it, just don't ask when or if it will come though
With the new roadmap they are gone but I remember them saying they should be on it again when the new camera's are launched
Comment by MrCynical posted on Lens dilemma at 15/06/2010 - 17:17
mikew wrote:
I'm thinking of the the Pentax 35/f2 which also has the benefit of being cheaper.
Yeah - the Pentax FA 35mm f2. The problem is that the only place with it in stock (Warehouse Express) is selling it for £430 - not really noticeably cheaper than the DA35.I'm thinking of the the Pentax 35/f2 which also has the benefit of being cheaper.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Lens dilemma at 15/06/2010 - 13:51
vic cross wrote:
I have the Sigma 24/60 f2.8 If f2.8 is OK for you then why not try its replacement Sigma 24/70 f2.8 It's a good range for most everyday use. There you go another spanner in the works. CHEERS Vic.
PS, You already have the Sigma 10/20 and I bet you love that? Vic.
True - I love my Sigma 10-20 (esp. the build quality) but the HSM version of the 24-70 isn't that much cheaper than the DA*16-50!I have the Sigma 24/60 f2.8 If f2.8 is OK for you then why not try its replacement Sigma 24/70 f2.8 It's a good range for most everyday use. There you go another spanner in the works. CHEERS Vic.
PS, You already have the Sigma 10/20 and I bet you love that? Vic.
mikew wrote:
Just to make it worse how big is the difference in DOF for 30 at 1.4 and 35 at f2?
If push came to shove I would keep the 35/f2 over the 30/1.4
It wouldn't be f2 (you're thinking of the FA35), the DA35 is f2.8Just to make it worse how big is the difference in DOF for 30 at 1.4 and 35 at f2?
If push came to shove I would keep the 35/f2 over the 30/1.4
Comment by MrCynical posted on Lens dilemma at 15/06/2010 - 11:57
Damn - I come on trying to solve a two lens dilemma and you folks have thrown a very large Sigma-shaped spanner into the works
As regards use, I was anticipating mainly using it outside. However as mikew's second example shows, shallow-DOF has uses other than portrait work
As regards use, I was anticipating mainly using it outside. However as mikew's second example shows, shallow-DOF has uses other than portrait work
Comment by MrCynical posted on Lens dilemma at 15/06/2010 - 09:52
flossie wrote:
The Daily Wail is not a Murdoch tabloid, its owned by Associated Newspapers (Lord Rothermere).
Hmm, well another thing I've learned from here then!The Daily Wail is not a Murdoch tabloid, its owned by Associated Newspapers (Lord Rothermere).
Comment by MrCynical posted on Brit wins French photography award at 15/06/2010 - 09:01
Anvh wrote:
the DA35 would need be so interesting because you already have a 50mm macro lens, have you already looked at the Sigma 30mm f/1.4?
I think the f/1.4 would be more interesting for you then the macro.
Of course the Tamron 17-50 is always handy.
I wasn't planning to use it as a macro lens (the 50mm's minimum working distance is already closer than I want to be in many situations) but rather as an extremely sharp walkaround lens. I was under the impression that the Sigma 30 is optically weak, even stopped down?the DA35 would need be so interesting because you already have a 50mm macro lens, have you already looked at the Sigma 30mm f/1.4?
I think the f/1.4 would be more interesting for you then the macro.
Of course the Tamron 17-50 is always handy.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Lens dilemma at 15/06/2010 - 08:55
I was thinking of getting a new lens - I'm going to a wedding later this year (don't worry, I'm not The Photographer [not that stupid!], I'm just one of a flock of Guests With Cameras), and I'd also like something fastish which is a bit wider than my DFA 50.
The decision I have to make is whether I get the Tamron 17-50 (more convenient, especially for taking photographs of moving things/people) or the DA 35 (completes the 'unholy trinity', good for 'set piece' photography such as group portraits, would complement my Sigma quite well)
Can anyone help me out with this quandry? Heart definitely says DA35, head is utterly confused!
PS: I'm open to "you have enough bloody gear, don't buy anything" as an answer
The decision I have to make is whether I get the Tamron 17-50 (more convenient, especially for taking photographs of moving things/people) or the DA 35 (completes the 'unholy trinity', good for 'set piece' photography such as group portraits, would complement my Sigma quite well)
Can anyone help me out with this quandry? Heart definitely says DA35, head is utterly confused!
PS: I'm open to "you have enough bloody gear, don't buy anything" as an answer
Comment by MrCynical posted on Lens dilemma at 15/06/2010 - 01:35
2. If you're worried about SDM then yes, since it doesn't have SDM (obviously!)
3. No idea
4. If it is M42 (not aware of CZJ lenses in any other mounts) then yes, with an adapter it will work in stop-down metering mode (ie 'M' mode, press green button to take meter reading)
5. Probably not, especially if it's an old MF zoom. If reach is your primary consideration, perhaps consider the Sigma 400mm f5.6 AF? (discontinued, but they come up for used sale relatively often either here or at SRS)