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If this was a Ricoh deal then all the retailers would be offering it.
Comment by RobL posted on PARK CAMERAS, 70-200 AW, £1299 5-7 days delivery at 29/01/2018 - 23:20
Is the memory card locked?
Comment by RobL posted on mysterious symbol at 29/01/2018 - 16:32
Acceptable noise depends on the subject, 12800 ISO is the absolute max I would use as a record shot but I have rejected bird photos at that level as detail is crucial. OTH I have acceptable interior shots in the 3200-6400 range as the files respond very well to noise reduction in Lightroom, far better than those from my K50 did. Incidentally I also use Franzis Denoise software but the results are nothing like as good as from Lightroom.
Back to an earlier point, f2.8 means that I can still get a reading through a 6-stop ND filter.
Back to an earlier point, f2.8 means that I can still get a reading through a 6-stop ND filter.
Comment by RobL posted on Pentax K-1 Mark II rumours at 28/01/2018 - 20:15
Just tried the 2 sec delay stopped down and that improves the exposure considerably. Only thing is in timer mode the shake resistance is turned off.
Comment by RobL posted on Pentax K-3 II Wrong Av time and too bright photos. at 28/01/2018 - 10:14
The lens will be wide open for exposure reading until the moment you press the shutter and the aperture closes down to your setting in time for your exposure. I don’t know about the construction of the Sigma lens but I have a Pentax 100mm macro which often over-exposes because it is too slow in closing down the aperture. This is done by a lever on the lens mount which if I flick it I can see that it doesn’t go back quickly - could your lens have something similar? I get over this by repeatedly flicking the lever before using the lens, haven’t tried with a 2 sec delay but that might work.
Comment by RobL posted on Pentax K-3 II Wrong Av time and too bright photos. at 28/01/2018 - 09:55
darkskies wrote:
Anyway, now you understand why it's necessary. But I do wonder why Pentax didn't develop the f4 lenses first, as they would be more popular than the more expensive 15-30 and 24-70 f2.8 lenses.
The trinity of f2.8 FF lenses, 15-30, 24-70 and 70-200, are standard in the Canonikon ranges especially for landscapes so it makes sense for Pentax to offer these. However as has been said to carry all three is a significant load and that has stopped me from getting the large one so far. The 24-70 stays on the camera most of the time, and whilst the 15-30 is a super lens it does create a space problem if you want a set of 150 size filters as well. I have found for landscapes I tend to use the 15-30 more at the longer end which the 24-70 can cover, but is essential for interiors. It has taken three attempts to find a backpack of dimensions to accommodate these without being too bulky so an f4 telezoom would be welcome, and a super wide prime would be a huge bonus.Anyway, now you understand why it's necessary. But I do wonder why Pentax didn't develop the f4 lenses first, as they would be more popular than the more expensive 15-30 and 24-70 f2.8 lenses.
Comment by RobL posted on Pentax K-1 Mark II rumours at 28/01/2018 - 08:49
stu62 wrote:
It don't matter what we say Ricoh are not bothered bought it as they will just do what they want with the lenses and charge a primeum price because of the lack off support by 3rd party lens makers
And I think that is one off the main stumbling blocks that as user off Pentax we have
(But that is another debait)
That’s a bit harsh, compared to other makes on a like for like basis the Pentax lenses are usually well priced. And you are getting excellent quality optics, coatings and WR.It don't matter what we say Ricoh are not bothered bought it as they will just do what they want with the lenses and charge a primeum price because of the lack off support by 3rd party lens makers
And I think that is one off the main stumbling blocks that as user off Pentax we have
(But that is another debait)
Comment by RobL posted on Pentax K-1 Mark II rumours at 27/01/2018 - 20:26
McGregNi wrote:
Apart from the D FA70-200 it is hard for me to understand why the new full frame lens range needed to be with such a wide aperture as F2.8 ....?
I can see the practical purpose in the 70-200 (ie. portraits). But in all honesty, are there any images that you could take with the 15-30 that would look any different if shot at f4.0 instead of F2.8? And if someone could demonstrate any difference, could it possibly be worth the price paid, both financially and in extra weight/bulk ?
I appreciate that no one has had the choice yet, so I can't criticise those who have bought them, but is the F2.8 designation not as much a badge of prestige as it is a practical benefit?
It is especially useful for low light and astro photography.Apart from the D FA70-200 it is hard for me to understand why the new full frame lens range needed to be with such a wide aperture as F2.8 ....?
I can see the practical purpose in the 70-200 (ie. portraits). But in all honesty, are there any images that you could take with the 15-30 that would look any different if shot at f4.0 instead of F2.8? And if someone could demonstrate any difference, could it possibly be worth the price paid, both financially and in extra weight/bulk ?
I appreciate that no one has had the choice yet, so I can't criticise those who have bought them, but is the F2.8 designation not as much a badge of prestige as it is a practical benefit?
Comment by RobL posted on Pentax K-1 Mark II rumours at 27/01/2018 - 15:00
Mike-P wrote:
I would be more than happy with a set of lower priced f4 lenses for the K-1. I doubt very much it will happen but a 16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm f4 setup would suit me perfectly. Canon's versions of these lenses are sharp wide open and relatively cheap when compared to their 2.8 offerings.
There is a medium telephoto on the lens roadmap which looks as if it might cover 70-200mm, and as there is already an f2.8 then maybe it will be an f4.I would be more than happy with a set of lower priced f4 lenses for the K-1. I doubt very much it will happen but a 16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm f4 setup would suit me perfectly. Canon's versions of these lenses are sharp wide open and relatively cheap when compared to their 2.8 offerings.
Comment by RobL posted on Pentax K-1 Mark II rumours at 27/01/2018 - 13:50
Pleased to see Pentax & Ricoh now listed as exhibitors at the 2018 show
Comment by RobL posted on The Photographt Show 2018 - seems no Sign of Ricoh/Pentax?? at 26/01/2018 - 22:43
