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Lubbyman wrote:
- One of my cameras is not a Pentax.

Fetch the tar and feathers Welcome, for what that's worth from a fellow newbie!

Comment by MrCynical posted on Time to Confess ... at 12/12/2009 - 20:56

Although you didn't specifically mention it, I think I should point out Vivitar. Not because of any optical distinction on their part (I don't - yet - own any MF lenses so I have no idea) but because a 'Vivitar' lens may have been made by any number of companies - some good some less so. For example a 'Vivitar' lens whose serial number begins 37 was made by Tokina, whereas one beginning 42 was made by Bauer. A longer list is on Flickr.

Comment by MrCynical posted on various brands.. at 12/12/2009 - 20:50

The other problem it had was that the kit lens (especially since the AL II version) is probably the best of any current manufacturer. Many people just didn't see the worth of switching to the 16-45, especially after the price hike.

Comment by MrCynical posted on DA16-45 out of production at 12/12/2009 - 20:32

Hmm... thanks all. I'm still leaning towards the Tamron for two non-macro reasons:
*Performance wide open
*Slightly shorter FL
I realise this goes against the general consensus of the thread, but the points people have raised mean that whatever lens I eventually go for, I'll have a sounder basis for it.

Comment by MrCynical posted on Macro lens shootout - binary choice at 11/12/2009 - 21:53

Is the Pentax lens optically similar to the Tokina? Reviews of the latter seem much easier to come by given the number of Canikon-only reviewers out there.

PS: I know about the new, WR version of the Pentax. Out of my price range

Comment by MrCynical posted on Macro lens shootout - binary choice at 10/12/2009 - 14:01

Anvh wrote:
If it's only a slightly less I would go for the Pentax over the Samsung just for the resell value.

True, but I would have to add on the cost of going to Reading However looking for the Pentax on a no-longer-stocking-Pentax sale does sound like a plan, not that I'm planning to resell any of my gear soon.

Comment by MrCynical posted on Macro lens shootout - binary choice at 09/12/2009 - 18:54

doingthebobs wrote:
Last week Reading PC world still had the Pentax at around £350, if this is any help?

Thanks for the tip, but I have managed to find the Samsung version for slightly less. Relative cost isn't my issue between these lenses, more image quality and ease of use.

Comment by MrCynical posted on Macro lens shootout - binary choice at 09/12/2009 - 15:48

Anvh wrote:
MF is so good as the same for both, besides that one has quickshift and the other has an easy switch system in the focus ring.

Am I right in saying though, that to switch from AF to MF on the Tamron I would have to operate BOTH the focus ring clutch on the lens, AND the body AF-> MF switch? Whereas on the Pentax I assume it would work the same as my other lenses ie body switch set to MF = lens is MF?

Comment by MrCynical posted on Macro lens shootout - binary choice at 09/12/2009 - 11:40

johnriley wrote:
I suppose Pentax and everyone else will be trying to minimise abuse of the offer.

Presumably though, this could be achieved simply by not issuing more than one rebate for a given camera serial number?

Comment by MrCynical posted on Latest cashback scheme at 08/12/2009 - 20:00

johnriley wrote:
What's the consensus - is it a good idea for people to point out eBay bargains (and thus potentially destroy the bargain) or doesn't it matter because it's there for all to see anyway?

Well better one of us getting it for a sorta-slightly-cheap price than some so-and-so with sniping software getting it for a steal

Comment by MrCynical posted on 400-600 at 08/12/2009 - 19:12

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