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Log loads of splinters and pint-less chatter.
Comment by Rees posted on Another pointless thread at 03/09/2011 - 10:10
johnriley wrote:
Nikon isn't one of the choices though...without doubt I would recommend the Pentax 12-24mm, a stunningly good lens.
I have the Pentax 12 -24 lens and I agree with John Riley "a stunningly good lens" outstanding in fact.Nikon isn't one of the choices though...without doubt I would recommend the Pentax 12-24mm, a stunningly good lens.
Comment by Rees posted on Ultra Wide-Angle Lens at 16/08/2011 - 09:43
Gwyn wrote:
I'm getting too frustrated at the lack of a camera to wait for the prices to drop.
I know about a week after I get mine the price will drop and there will be a cash back offer too, but that will happen whether I buy it asap or wait until January .
Don't forget the VAT rise in 2011!!I'm getting too frustrated at the lack of a camera to wait for the prices to drop.
I know about a week after I get mine the price will drop and there will be a cash back offer too, but that will happen whether I buy it asap or wait until January .
Comment by Rees posted on K5, was it worth the wait? at 24/09/2010 - 11:55
johnriley wrote:
300mm is long enough for a lot of wildlife. Don't forget the 35mm-equivalent is 450mm, so this is no mean magnification.
I'd rather carry a Pentax 55-300mm or 300mm f4 than a Sigma 50-500mm.
It would all depend on what wild life you are after, I recently attended Gegerin Farm, a Red Kite feeding centre, were the subject, Red Kites, are in abundance. I had my K20D and a Pentax f series, 300mm prime lens and the option to fit a 2x converter. The kites swooped in on the food they were offered by the centre and we were positioned in various hides around the food source, average distance 50 yards.300mm is long enough for a lot of wildlife. Don't forget the 35mm-equivalent is 450mm, so this is no mean magnification.
I'd rather carry a Pentax 55-300mm or 300mm f4 than a Sigma 50-500mm.
I could not obtain one decent frame of a Kite, even with the 2x converter fitted. I am an experienced photographer of many years standing. During a break and in conversion with fellow photographers from all over the country, the average focal length lenses was 600mm.
I later borrowed a Sigma 500mm off a fellow Pentaxian and the results, while not perfect, were considerably superior.
So in the case of Red Kites, in a relatively captured environment I have to disagree, a focal length of 300mm, even with the crop factor and converter is was totally inadequate.
Comment by Rees posted on Lenses in 100-200mm range at 01/07/2010 - 09:39
I agree with MrCynical here, 200mm is not long enough for your requirements. You would certainly need 500mm plus, which is outside the Pentax stable and hardly classed as a "walk about lens". you would be looking to Sigma/Tamron.
With regard to you Pentax D-FA 100mm Macro, this is an excellent lens, try switching to manual focus, which for actual macro work, you should be doing anyway. Do not confuse "macro" and "close-up" they are very different techniques.
With regard to you Pentax D-FA 100mm Macro, this is an excellent lens, try switching to manual focus, which for actual macro work, you should be doing anyway. Do not confuse "macro" and "close-up" they are very different techniques.
Comment by Rees posted on Lenses in 100-200mm range at 01/07/2010 - 08:25
Sorry you are leaving, but as John Riley has said, enjoy your photography and good luck with your new equipment - enjoy.
Comment by Rees posted on Time to say goodbye at 16/05/2010 - 09:21
Good definition on all the shots, particularly liked the composition of the Bluebells - well taken,
Comment by Rees posted on My fowl friends (mostly) at 16/05/2010 - 09:15
Excellent definition - a good take.
Comment by Rees posted on Pentax Bellows M at 16/05/2010 - 09:13
+3 on keeping it. I have one and use it frequently - good camera and lenses
Comment by Rees posted on Olympus/Pentax fit? at 16/05/2010 - 09:10
