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Well, I will get one. I have been looking for a lens at around 30-35mm which is reasonable has AF and is fairly fast for creative use (better known as DOF) I know it wont give me as shallow DOF as my 50 F1.4, but as a walkaround lens, I will be queueing up. Now which colour? hmmm Black or silver methinks.
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on DA-L 35mm f2.4 announced at 09/09/2010 - 18:42
I had the same on my K20D. went back and replaced sensor under warranty
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on Black line at 06/09/2010 - 20:49
Only 4 lenses? Oh well.
Here goes K-5 (due 20th September), DA*16-50mm, FA 31mm Limited, FA 77mm Limited, FA*600mm F4 (you can still get it to special order apparantly )
Here goes K-5 (due 20th September), DA*16-50mm, FA 31mm Limited, FA 77mm Limited, FA*600mm F4 (you can still get it to special order apparantly )
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on Dream collection at 06/09/2010 - 19:32
One other thing to check, as it has happened to me. Is the camera in 2 second timer mode? If it is, it will disable the SR no matter if you try to turn it on. It's a good failsafe as you don't want the SR on when have the timer on (times when you have the camera on the tripod)
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on Strange issue with GX20, anyone else had it? at 05/09/2010 - 09:46
GDwoohoo wrote:
I've emailed SRS.
It does seem like a lot of camera for the money. But also a lot of money for a camera.
My mate is a keen photographer and keeps telling me to buy Nikon. I can't find a Nikon with the same spec as the K7 for anything under £1000.
I have to say some of the results I get with the K-m with Kit lens are amazing. I don't know anything about lenses so need to ask advice on that next.
Thanks for the advice so far
Much as Nikons are very nice, they are expensive when you compare like for like. The Nikon eqv of the K-7 is the D300s and not the D90. So you are talking up to 50% more in price for similar. I've emailed SRS.
It does seem like a lot of camera for the money. But also a lot of money for a camera.
My mate is a keen photographer and keeps telling me to buy Nikon. I can't find a Nikon with the same spec as the K7 for anything under £1000.
I have to say some of the results I get with the K-m with Kit lens are amazing. I don't know anything about lenses so need to ask advice on that next.
Thanks for the advice so far
Lenses? well Nikon DON'T do WR on the kit lens, and indeed it you wanted the Nikon eqv will again up to 50% more to buy (Pentax DA*16-50 F2.8 vs Nikkor 17-55mm F2.8 )
Hope this helps..
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on Upgrade advice at 29/08/2010 - 22:26
I agree, the Pentax Kit lens is probably the best kit out there.
Now for the variations, I have two DA and one DAII. There is minor resolution differences with the K20D, but the K10D and DS, nothing really. Still, I use the DAII if I use the kit lens.
If I was starting from scratch and wanted one of the Kit lenses, I would go for the WR version, if only for its sealing that works. We are in a british climate after all....
Now for the variations, I have two DA and one DAII. There is minor resolution differences with the K20D, but the K10D and DS, nothing really. Still, I use the DAII if I use the kit lens.
If I was starting from scratch and wanted one of the Kit lenses, I would go for the WR version, if only for its sealing that works. We are in a british climate after all....
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on 18-55 versions at 21/08/2010 - 21:53
Anvh wrote:
But in body SR can also counteract tilt like in the K7, something in lens SR can never do.
But have their advantages, maybe a combination would be the best option.
As long as they work in sync rather than counter act each other.But in body SR can also counteract tilt like in the K7, something in lens SR can never do.
But have their advantages, maybe a combination would be the best option.
did'nt Sigma say that you can have the SR switched on on the body and the lens for their new 70-300 lens?
I will believe it when I see it, but if they are right, maybe that would help (i have my doubts....)
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on Whats new at 15/08/2010 - 20:57
Just thinking, after reading the blog (interesting read Stefan, thanks)
Maybe a front to back SR would help as well.
And I hate to say this, but maybe this is the only advantage of in-lens SR like Nikon and Canon, rather than in-body SR of Pentax and Sony. As the lens SR will still be active as the shutter is pressed.....
Yes the body SR is still running, but it's in the body and maybe it cannot counter the shutter vibration and mirror slap, whereas the lens SR is independent (sort of) of this.
Maybe a front to back SR would help as well.
And I hate to say this, but maybe this is the only advantage of in-lens SR like Nikon and Canon, rather than in-body SR of Pentax and Sony. As the lens SR will still be active as the shutter is pressed.....
Yes the body SR is still running, but it's in the body and maybe it cannot counter the shutter vibration and mirror slap, whereas the lens SR is independent (sort of) of this.
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on Whats new at 15/08/2010 - 20:38
I'd go with that Stefan.
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on Whats new at 15/08/2010 - 20:31
I know this is going off topic, but my MZ-5n has the smoothest shutter actuation, the K20D the biggest kick.
What I will do, is a comparison of various cameras and let you know my feelings. As friends have, and I quote - 5D, 5Dmk2, D3, 1Dmk4, D300, 7D, 50D, 70D etc etc.
Will be interesting to see. It won't scientific, but what is?.....
What I will do, is a comparison of various cameras and let you know my feelings. As friends have, and I quote - 5D, 5Dmk2, D3, 1Dmk4, D300, 7D, 50D, 70D etc etc.
Will be interesting to see. It won't scientific, but what is?.....
Comment by Offertonhatter posted on Whats new at 15/08/2010 - 20:25
