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Comment by simonkit posted on FA50mm 1.4 v A50mm 1.7 at 30/11/2007 - 22:58
Rocket blower for me, so far it's all I've needed. I also recently bought the "Sensorklear" pen - basically a smaller "lenspen" but haven't needed to use it yet. Don't like the sound of using liquids on the sensor
simon
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on advice for cleaning at 30/11/2007 - 15:59
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amilner.
Glad you like the Tamron 18-250mm. I have it and believe it's a great lens.
Seems to me so many DSLR owners get carried away with a pot full of lenses, some also get a bit snobby when it comes to using big zooms.
Fact of the matter is most of the time one can end up with a really good image with all the available software, no matter what the lens. There is not too much one can't manipulate. DxO is a prime example, if one has a lens on their list.
I would bet most of the images posted on this forum have been adjusted in some way.
I love digital, however it is certainly not a pure form of photography.
Now we can go shoot a project, take 5000 plus images and pick out the best basic shots, adjust and bingo. We don't have to be very careful anymore, pick the right subject and fire away. For the vast majority, very unlike film, due to the cost.
So why not use one good old big zoom most of the time. Now I can kind of chuckle when I am out with just this set-up and the other guy is lugging around 500 pounds of gear, missing shot after shot sorting through his portable lens store for just the right one !!!!!!!!
Enjoy your Tamron, or the fake Pentax version.
Cheers, RG.
Interesting post, amilner.
Glad you like the Tamron 18-250mm. I have it and believe it's a great lens.
Seems to me so many DSLR owners get carried away with a pot full of lenses, some also get a bit snobby when it comes to using big zooms.
Fact of the matter is most of the time one can end up with a really good image with all the available software, no matter what the lens. There is not too much one can't manipulate. DxO is a prime example, if one has a lens on their list.
I would bet most of the images posted on this forum have been adjusted in some way.
I love digital, however it is certainly not a pure form of photography.
Now we can go shoot a project, take 5000 plus images and pick out the best basic shots, adjust and bingo. We don't have to be very careful anymore, pick the right subject and fire away. For the vast majority, very unlike film, due to the cost.
So why not use one good old big zoom most of the time. Now I can kind of chuckle when I am out with just this set-up and the other guy is lugging around 500 pounds of gear, missing shot after shot sorting through his portable lens store for just the right one !!!!!!!!
Enjoy your Tamron, or the fake Pentax version.
Cheers, RG.
I have to agree that there certainly does seem to be some "snobbery" towards the use of "superzooms" - much of which seems a bit unfounded when looking at the 18-250, the reviews all rate it quite highly.
However, as with most things in life some compromise is involved. Whilst the 18-250 sounds good it's obviously not going to achieve the image quality comparable to primes and the "higher end" zooms. For this reason I can certainly understand why certain photographers prefer to carry a selection of lenses and choose the most suited for their requirements.
Much depends on end-use & lets be honest, many images from P&S cameras are pretty much indistinguishable from DSLRs when viewed on the www or printed 6x4 inch.
It's very much "horses for courses" so give the guys lugging all that gear around a break, as if the back ache isn't enough
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Pentax 18-250 or Tamron 18-250 at 03/12/2007 - 21:07
If buying in the UK I would definitely say go with the Tamron, simply not worth paying the difference for what is basically a badge
Infact if you plan to keep the lens for some time the Tamron 6yr warranty may prove valuable
simon
Infact if you plan to keep the lens for some time the Tamron 6yr warranty may prove valuable
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Pentax 18-250 or Tamron 18-250 at 30/11/2007 - 18:47
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Simon - did your Tamrac 7 arraive and was it big enough?
Thanks
Mike
Hi Mike,Simon - did your Tamrac 7 arraive and was it big enough?
Thanks
Mike
Just received the bag today - it's certainly a better fit than than the Tamrac 6 but still needs some "adjusting" to get things as needed. With the Sigma 17-70 attached the fit of both bags doesn't quite seem to be right. I'm guessing that the Tamrac 6 would probably be fine with the 18-55 kit lens
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Camera bag at 04/12/2007 - 19:31
For anyone interested in the "Tamrac Adventure 6" as a backpack option I just received mine today & unfortunately it's too small for my GX10 (K10D). I believe with the standard kit lens it probably would be o.k but I have the Sigma 17-70 which being that much bigger means the body/lens sits proud in the bottom section.
I'm exchanging it for the "Tamrac Adventure 7" which is slightly larger & I'm sure will be perfect.
simon
I'm exchanging it for the "Tamrac Adventure 7" which is slightly larger & I'm sure will be perfect.
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Camera bag at 29/11/2007 - 19:53
All your clothes in a photography backpack ???
Hmmm, no offence but wouldn't want to be sat next to you on the plane on the way back
From what I've found not many of the photography type backpacks seem to accomodate much in the way of luggage/other non-photography equipment - when needing much gear I always carry the camera in a standard large hiking rucsack within a small camera bag
simon
Hmmm, no offence but wouldn't want to be sat next to you on the plane on the way back
From what I've found not many of the photography type backpacks seem to accomodate much in the way of luggage/other non-photography equipment - when needing much gear I always carry the camera in a standard large hiking rucsack within a small camera bag
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Camera bag at 27/11/2007 - 20:59
I considered the Lowepro but after a bit of research went for the Tamrac Adventure 6 instead - apparently the Lowepro doesn't have room for a tripod whereas the Tamrac has strap "attachments" where one can be attached - I'm waiting for mine to arrive as we speak !!
Here's a link:
http://www.tantronics.co.uk/acatalog/Tamrac_5546_Adventure_6.html
simon
Here's a link:
http://www.tantronics.co.uk/acatalog/Tamrac_5546_Adventure_6.html
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Camera bag at 27/11/2007 - 19:46
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If I want to get a better lense than the Pentax DA 50-200mm how much should i pay to get noticeable better results? And what lense?
/Skipper
Unfortunately this is one of the weaknesses of the Pentax lenses. Without spending large amounts of cash there doesn't seem to be a decent alternative to the 50-200. New DA versions are planned but obviously so far are untestedIf I want to get a better lense than the Pentax DA 50-200mm how much should i pay to get noticeable better results? And what lense?
/Skipper
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on K10D Upgrade of kit lense at 30/11/2007 - 16:01
You'll find it difficult to get a consensus on this one.
Probably the best 2 options are the Sigma 17-70 & the Pentax 16-45, both excellent lenses with very similar image quality.
I have the Sigma 17-70 & am delighted with it, produces detailed/contrasty images with excellent colour rendition - many will post exactly the same regarding the Pentax.
Personally, I choose bewteen the 2 based on zoom range, the Sigma having that bit more "tele"
simon
Probably the best 2 options are the Sigma 17-70 & the Pentax 16-45, both excellent lenses with very similar image quality.
I have the Sigma 17-70 & am delighted with it, produces detailed/contrasty images with excellent colour rendition - many will post exactly the same regarding the Pentax.
Personally, I choose bewteen the 2 based on zoom range, the Sigma having that bit more "tele"
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on K10D Upgrade of kit lense at 27/11/2007 - 19:29
simon