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Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax K-01 at 01/02/2012 - 15:51
I was going to start a new thread on this, but this old one on the same topic came up!
'Which lens have you sold that you kick yourself for letting go?'
Mine is the Tamron Adaptall 90mm Macro... Sold it for the AF version - which I seldom used because it was too big - and which I then traded up for the Pentax WR 90mm - which was a nice size but didn't offer anything extra in terms of IQ IMHO... In retrospect I wish I'd hung on to the Adaptall lens as it was such a bargain!
'Which lens have you sold that you kick yourself for letting go?'
Mine is the Tamron Adaptall 90mm Macro... Sold it for the AF version - which I seldom used because it was too big - and which I then traded up for the Pentax WR 90mm - which was a nice size but didn't offer anything extra in terms of IQ IMHO... In retrospect I wish I'd hung on to the Adaptall lens as it was such a bargain!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Regrets..... I've had a few. at 01/02/2012 - 15:27
Algernon wrote:
40mm = 60mm on 35mm????? Who in their right mind would choose
that as a standard lens???... they are normally wider?
Puts to bed any speculation about a FF sensor I guess! Yes the 40mm was a bizarre choice, 21mm would have been better, and scarcely thicker. A totally new 30mm would have been ideal.... I guess they went with the 40mm because (apart from the thinness) it will reliably produce sharp pics with bokeh, something that compact camera shooters will recognise as something they can't achieve with their own kit even just from seeing a web sample.40mm = 60mm on 35mm????? Who in their right mind would choose
that as a standard lens???... they are normally wider?
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax K-01 at 01/02/2012 - 12:58
Further hints....
Quote:
Design concept of PENTAX K-01
The camera body is compact and trim whilst preserving all the functions of a professional camera.
The lines are clean and simple creating an elegant graphical composition.
The materials convey quality and honesty.
Machined aluminum and rubber provide user with a tactile and durable piece of technology.
TIMELESS, TRUSTY, TOUCHABLE
Marc Newson
Design concept of PENTAX K-01
The camera body is compact and trim whilst preserving all the functions of a professional camera.
The lines are clean and simple creating an elegant graphical composition.
The materials convey quality and honesty.
Machined aluminum and rubber provide user with a tactile and durable piece of technology.
TIMELESS, TRUSTY, TOUCHABLE
Marc Newson
Quote:
smc PENTAX-DA 40mmF2.8 XS Specification:
Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF Mount
Focal Length: 40mm (Equivalent to 61mm in 35mm format)
Aperture: F2.8
Minimum Aperture: F22
Lens Construction: 5 elements in 4 groups
Angle of View: 39° (with PENTAX D-SLR camera body)
Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.4m
Maximum Magnification: 0.13x
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
Filter Diameter: 27mm
Maximum Diameter & Minimum Length: 62.9mm x 9.2mm
Weight: 52g
1 day to go....smc PENTAX-DA 40mmF2.8 XS Specification:
Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF Mount
Focal Length: 40mm (Equivalent to 61mm in 35mm format)
Aperture: F2.8
Minimum Aperture: F22
Lens Construction: 5 elements in 4 groups
Angle of View: 39° (with PENTAX D-SLR camera body)
Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.4m
Maximum Magnification: 0.13x
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
Filter Diameter: 27mm
Maximum Diameter & Minimum Length: 62.9mm x 9.2mm
Weight: 52g
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax K-01 at 01/02/2012 - 10:00
Very nice pictures! Love the last one.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Josh Rouse, Liverpool at 31/01/2012 - 22:56
I ordered an MX and a Super A. Both were pretty good considering the price, and I've just film tested the MX after changing the light seals. Works perfectly. Just because a seller has occasional problems won't put me off buying from them, although I would probably be careful about buying certain things. I won't expect gold star service for bargain basement prices and would factor that in to my expectations.
However, please do share your horror story....
However, please do share your horror story....
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on 30% off at Rocky Cameras (New Years Sale) at 31/01/2012 - 21:05
This lens is *extremely* highly rated on the other forum. Perhaps might be worth listing there too?
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on FS: Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro at 31/01/2012 - 18:19
I haven't used M42 lenses, but use M and K lenses often. In the 'custom' menu:
'Using aperture ring' - set to 'permitted'.
'Green button in manual' - set to 'Tv Shift'.
Now with the camera in 'Manual', simply pressing the green button will (hopefully... more or less...) set the correct shutter speed for whatever aperture you have selected on the aperture ring.
Alternatively you can use Av mode and just shoot the lens wide open.... great option if you are using a lens for really low light or shallow DOF. I've been using an M 28/3.5 wide open, and it's sharp enough for me!
'Using aperture ring' - set to 'permitted'.
'Green button in manual' - set to 'Tv Shift'.
Now with the camera in 'Manual', simply pressing the green button will (hopefully... more or less...) set the correct shutter speed for whatever aperture you have selected on the aperture ring.
Alternatively you can use Av mode and just shoot the lens wide open.... great option if you are using a lens for really low light or shallow DOF. I've been using an M 28/3.5 wide open, and it's sharp enough for me!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Using a Manual Focus lens on a K10D at 31/01/2012 - 18:13
The seller really ought to reimburse your return postage - at least that's what I'd be demanding! Withhold your Feedback until this is resolved to your satisfaction. Due to the value of the lens, it's probably just a case of getting a refund and binning the lens. I doubt I'd consider cost or effort of cleaning that up worth it, unless its a particularly rare or desirable lens.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Lens cleaning (internal) at 31/01/2012 - 18:02
japers45 wrote:
The question of the price is problematic- we kind of know it isnt going to perform any better than the K5- but I dont think it will cost initially at least, less than the £700- £750 that the K5 retails at right now.
What justification would there be for it being more expensive? I doubt many will buy the fact that it is "new" or that it is a little bit smaller.
If it has an electronic viewfinder, it will be a lot better for video and frankly better for using manual lenses on. It may well also be better sealed than the K5. Possibly 'dunkable'.... The question of the price is problematic- we kind of know it isnt going to perform any better than the K5- but I dont think it will cost initially at least, less than the £700- £750 that the K5 retails at right now.
What justification would there be for it being more expensive? I doubt many will buy the fact that it is "new" or that it is a little bit smaller.
Yep if it's above the Kr in the line up, it may encroach on K5 sales... but the K5 replacement will be along soon.
japers45 wrote:
I think the appearance and handling would be the thing- I'd like a Fuji X100 because it looks like a proper camera with proper controls even though I know it's "only" a good performer rather than a great one and isnt that versatile.
Luckily the K5 looks like a proper camera with proper controls!I think the appearance and handling would be the thing- I'd like a Fuji X100 because it looks like a proper camera with proper controls even though I know it's "only" a good performer rather than a great one and isnt that versatile.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax K-01 at 31/01/2012 - 16:26
