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I'm currently in the midst of a similar dilemma. After shedding some lenses I'm looking at a much reduced stable, ie, Sigma 17-70, Tamron 70-200 f2.8, and a nice short prime. The DA35 f2.8 macro stands out, but the Sigma 30mm f1.4 is also interesting. The question is, would the short prime be useful, given the versatility of the Sigma 17-70??

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Comment by sam-joseph posted on 35mm 2.4 vs 2.8 macro or 40mm 2.8 Ltd at 02/09/2011 - 12:18

I have the "A" series 50mm f1.7 and it's a cracker. I also have an "M" 200 f4, a Tak 135 f2.5, and a 50 f2, and they have all been a great help in understanding the relationship between aperture and shutter speed. For 20 years I had a Pentax film camera and used 'Program' mode all the time. Now, with a collection of good manual focus lenses, and a few good AF ones, I'm finally learning what it's all about.

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Comment by sam-joseph posted on Technical Question about using older lenses at 02/09/2011 - 11:56

As soon as they put a screw-drive AF in those lenses, I'm in. I'll have the 35, 85 and 8 for starters.

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Comment by sam-joseph posted on New Samyang lens at 01/09/2011 - 12:49

Nice shots. And that Tim Minchin is a strange and yet very funny individual,

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Comment by sam-joseph posted on Pentax k-5 at the Leeds Festival at 29/08/2011 - 07:23

Hello Bjorn,
I see you've got your new Tokina. With my series 1, I found the best results were at an aperture of f11 or smaller. I always used aperture priority and set to f11 or 13 for photographing my kid's soccer matches.
Bright light and a large aperture can invite some purple fringing, as seen on the wings of the bird in photo 2.

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Comment by sam-joseph posted on More Grey Heron at 27/08/2011 - 11:16

I hate it when I'm proven wrong in 4 minutes flat...

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Comment by sam-joseph posted on Tokina Lenses for Canon & Nikon at 26/08/2011 - 13:17

I believe Tokina is an amalgamation of the Tokina/Kenko/Hoya companies. So even though the current Tokina lenses resemble the Pentax variants, there's no way they would be produced in Pentax mount, thereby undermining the sales of Pentax branded lenses. I personally would love to see a Tokina 50-135 in Pk mount, as it's far cheaper than the Pentax job. Having said that, now that Ricoh have taken over from Hoya, who knows what might happen??

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Comment by sam-joseph posted on Tokina Lenses for Canon & Nikon at 26/08/2011 - 12:38

I'm selling one of the collection, an SMC Pentax-M 1:4 200mm lens in excellent+ condition. No dramas to report, machanically A1, no oil, fungus, dust, etc. Built in hood works well, and is supplied with both caps. The lens looks almost brand new, see link. If you're looking for a decent manual focus lens, then this one is worth a look.
Price is 130 GBP including postage to the UK.

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Comment by sam-joseph posted on For Sale: SMC Pentax-M 200mm lens at 24/08/2011 - 12:22

Lens now sold. Quickest sale in history, over the largest distance, no less.

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Comment by sam-joseph posted on For Sale: Tokina 80-400 AT-X at 24/08/2011 - 07:19

Tokina 80-400 AF AT-X. Excellent condition, with no dings or marks. Mechanically A1, clear optics. Comes with original caps, soft case, hood, and aftermarket tripod collar. I've used it for sports and bird shots, see link. Price is 375 GBP, including postage and insurance to the UK.
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Comment by sam-joseph posted on For Sale: Tokina 80-400 AT-X at 23/08/2011 - 13:01

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