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No contest for me, the 77 has a touch of magic
As Hefty says, you have to use it close to wide-open to benefit from it's sublime properties.
I sold my A*85/1.4, when I got the 77 because I couldn't imagine ever using it again. That proved a rather foolish decision though, as the price of them has doubled since
The DA70 is not full frame either - see this thorough test on the other Pentax forum.
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As Hefty says, you have to use it close to wide-open to benefit from it's sublime properties.
I sold my A*85/1.4, when I got the 77 because I couldn't imagine ever using it again. That proved a rather foolish decision though, as the price of them has doubled since
The DA70 is not full frame either - see this thorough test on the other Pentax forum.
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Comment by Reuben0 posted on Which Lens? at 08/01/2009 - 18:44
Got mine as well now thanks.
Get better soon
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Get better soon
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Comment by Reuben0 posted on Matt Matic's Pentax dSLR Flash Guide at 08/01/2009 - 12:50
I would suggest the Zenitar 16/2.8, which is a superb optic on digital. It's a fisheye, but can easily be de-fished in software if you want a rectilinear view.
The plunging value of Sterling will have made it more expensive than it used to be though...
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The plunging value of Sterling will have made it more expensive than it used to be though...
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Comment by Reuben0 posted on Wide Lens at 04/01/2009 - 22:27
hefty1 wrote:
I'd be interested in hearing any opinions on how well (or badly) the lens does actually perform in real life.
I used the 40mm on my MX as my main travel combo for years and I've never really understood the somewhat negative reputation that it has I'd be interested in hearing any opinions on how well (or badly) the lens does actually perform in real life.
Ok, it doesn't have the subtle rendering of the Pentax 50/1.4 or the high contrast of modern lenses, but it's still a pretty good lens and plenty sharp enough for big prints (see eg Yoshihiko's resolution tests).
The only thing that tempted me to replace it was the 43ltd, which of course has a touch of magic
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Comment by Reuben0 posted on Mint Pentax ME !! at 15/12/2008 - 21:10
George Lazarette wrote:
Am I doing something wrong
Yes Am I doing something wrong
1/ Select the bunch of pictures you want to apply the taste to.
2/ To the right of Taste dropdown there is a small right-facing arrow.
3/ Click it and select the taste from the dropdown that appears.
4/ Hit the Ok button at the bottom of the dropdown (I usually forget that part and then wonder why nothing happens!)
HTH
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Comment by Reuben0 posted on Silkypix tastes at 11/12/2008 - 21:59
womble wrote:
Did you re-list it? I'm glad you managed to sell it eventually.
I didn't re-list and it took about 2 weeks to sell. I just hope I don't regret selling it in the future Did you re-list it? I'm glad you managed to sell it eventually.
womble wrote:
I have to put a break on my LBA somewhere!
Funny, my wife keeps saying the same thing I have to put a break on my LBA somewhere!
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Comment by Reuben0 posted on Pentax 300mm f4 A STAR at 10/12/2008 - 08:23
SUMANTA wrote:
Nobody is there to buy this one?
I have seen M star lens here for 350 Pound and I am asking the same for a A lens
Actually I was asking "around £300".Nobody is there to buy this one?
I have seen M star lens here for 350 Pound and I am asking the same for a A lens
womble wrote:
The M* 300 didn't sell here or on ebay.
It did in fact sell it on eBay (£250) The M* 300 didn't sell here or on ebay.
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Comment by Reuben0 posted on Pentax 300mm f4 A STAR at 08/12/2008 - 18:10
In the world of low-cost software, I'd recommend the Proxel Lens Corrector rather than PTLens as it does a much better job of fisheye correction IMHO.
The guy who wrote it is also a Pentax user
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The guy who wrote it is also a Pentax user
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Comment by Reuben0 posted on De-Fishing Software at 08/12/2008 - 12:56
I'm 100% in agreement with George and I wouldn't get involved.
This is supposed to be a fun hobby after all!
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This is supposed to be a fun hobby after all!
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Comment by Reuben0 posted on Child protection/CRB?? at 21/11/2008 - 14:03
I love the Zenitar for it's super sharpness and smooth rendering, but if you want a true fisheye you'd be better off with the DA10-17 I think.
The guy who wrote the Proxel Lens Corrector has a lot of Pentax + Zenitar examples on his website, if you want to take a look.
HTH
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