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Comment by Pwynnej posted on Fast Zoom: 80-200 range at 03/11/2006 - 10:58
I have a couple of EX lenses (15-30, 24-70, 20, 70-200) and I am quite happy with them - the 24-70 and 70-200 are 2.8's and I am very satistfied with both.
However, I am happier with the SMC-FA 24-90 f3.5-4.5 lens, which is expensive and like rocking horse poo...
I also have the DFA 100 mm Macro I bought recently, well worth the expense....
However, I am happier with the SMC-FA 24-90 f3.5-4.5 lens, which is expensive and like rocking horse poo...
I also have the DFA 100 mm Macro I bought recently, well worth the expense....
Comment by Pwynnej posted on Stick with Pentax or go to Sigma EX at 01/11/2006 - 09:45
SMC FA 17-28 Semi-fisheye?
If you want the width for both film and digital then Sigma do the EX 15-30 mm lens, I have one and it's very good. But as it's so wide and big it doesn't come out very often....
If you want the width for both film and digital then Sigma do the EX 15-30 mm lens, I have one and it's very good. But as it's so wide and big it doesn't come out very often....
Comment by Pwynnej posted on Various suggestion at 13/10/2006 - 08:49
I think the manual is useful only to work out the custom functions
otherwise like a typical Pentax they are so intuitive to use....
otherwise like a typical Pentax they are so intuitive to use....
Comment by Pwynnej posted on PENTAX Z-1 at 09/10/2006 - 20:01
Sure you mean the software....
I'd go for the full Adobe photoshop programme, forget elements......
I'd go for the full Adobe photoshop programme, forget elements......
Comment by Pwynnej posted on k100d questions at 08/10/2006 - 16:45
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There is such a poor p/ex value for cameras I'd keep the DL and D. Perhaps you could use them in high risk situations, like bad weather, caving, whatever else puts a camera at risk?
Just leaving the camera bag open and then taking it out of the car presents a high risk situation - this is why I have the DL, to cover me while the D was being repaired .....There is such a poor p/ex value for cameras I'd keep the DL and D. Perhaps you could use them in high risk situations, like bad weather, caving, whatever else puts a camera at risk?
Comment by Pwynnej posted on K10D - Good deal, or not? at 06/10/2006 - 15:03
I'm pondering p/x'ing the DL, as I am reluctant to let go of the D....
Part of the problem is that despite how much you paid for the D in the first place, whether 600 or 1200 pounds the camera has the same secondhand value, and there is no point p/xíng something if you are lucky to get 150 pounds as trade in for something that is a pretty good piece of kit...
I know I won't take such a great hit if I traded-in the DL.... but I will wait until after the PMA in Los Angeles to see if Pentax do reveal more about the 'K1D'.
Part of the problem is that despite how much you paid for the D in the first place, whether 600 or 1200 pounds the camera has the same secondhand value, and there is no point p/xíng something if you are lucky to get 150 pounds as trade in for something that is a pretty good piece of kit...
I know I won't take such a great hit if I traded-in the DL.... but I will wait until after the PMA in Los Angeles to see if Pentax do reveal more about the 'K1D'.
Comment by Pwynnej posted on K10D - Good deal, or not? at 06/10/2006 - 12:21
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That all depends on what you call expensive?
I have 2 X *istD bodies and I've used the *istDS. The D, when fitted with a battery grip, is a fabulous camera to use and much simpler than a DS. As George says, many functions are accessible through buttons or dials rather than having to go into the menu system.
Like many others here, I can't wait to get my hands on a K10D, but I'll not part with my D's just yet. I sold the DS I had and kept the D's. They are far more versatile than the later models.
Oddly enough, even though my D has been dropped and the DL has not disappointed whatsoever, I have thought about selling the DL to make way for the K10D, will see how the D survives the next few months...That all depends on what you call expensive?
I have 2 X *istD bodies and I've used the *istDS. The D, when fitted with a battery grip, is a fabulous camera to use and much simpler than a DS. As George says, many functions are accessible through buttons or dials rather than having to go into the menu system.
Like many others here, I can't wait to get my hands on a K10D, but I'll not part with my D's just yet. I sold the DS I had and kept the D's. They are far more versatile than the later models.
I do agree with the points about the functionality of the D, the hyper modes and the fact you can add a grip. The disadvantage of the DL is that it's so light I have to check it's still there from time to time
Comment by Pwynnej posted on Why is the *istD so expensive at 03/10/2006 - 14:43
If it's a 'new' ist D body (I trust you mean the 2003 original) then about 500-600 pounds is what you would expect to pay for one....
It's a much more substantial body than the DL and DS.
However new in 2003 it was 1200-1400 pounds. I guess that when the K10D arrives it might get cheaper than 500 pounds just to clear the stuff off the shelves....
It's a much more substantial body than the DL and DS.
However new in 2003 it was 1200-1400 pounds. I guess that when the K10D arrives it might get cheaper than 500 pounds just to clear the stuff off the shelves....
Comment by Pwynnej posted on Why is the *istD so expensive at 03/10/2006 - 10:14
I don't think the 18-55 is such a BAD lens, the DL was bought as cover for when the D was in for repair... and it was a while before I found the ideal lens for that camera - the 24-90..
I've noted what Kevin's said about the Sigma 100-300, my 70-200 works well but some of the others don't quite cut the mustard. If I didn't have the 200-300 pounds for the 16-45 I wouldn't jump onto the Sigma boat straight away as their non-EX lenses aren't special...
I've noted what Kevin's said about the Sigma 100-300, my 70-200 works well but some of the others don't quite cut the mustard. If I didn't have the 200-300 pounds for the 16-45 I wouldn't jump onto the Sigma boat straight away as their non-EX lenses aren't special...
Comment by Pwynnej posted on 18 - 55 kit lens at 03/10/2006 - 14:48
Emphasis was on fast. But the lens gives me very good photos and is a dream to use. I also have the 70-300 APO Macro lens (f4-5.6) and quite frustrated at the 5.6 to such a degree I might buy the 100-300 f4 EX.
As soon as the dust from the K10D launch settles and the lenses appear on the shelves I have already decided I will get the 16-50 and the 60-250 JUST to use with the K10D. The DL I have has the lens I bought with it permanently attached and it's only the D that I swap and change lenses....
I had heard that the SMC-FA 2.8 zooms were not THAT good........
Best Pentax lens I have, by a substantial margin is the 24-90..it was meant to be used on the MZ-S but on the *ist D it feels so well balanced.