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I only carry 2 DSLRs when shooting events; dinner dances, receptions, parties and suchlike. A standard zoom on one and a long zoom on the other, with a fast prime in the bag for low light shots. Saves a lot of faffing around changing lenses. For holidays I usually carry a DSLR and the Ricoh GR. This gives me the option of just carrying the GR if I want to explore without carrying a camera bag.
Comment by smudge posted on How many of you have a second body? at 11/04/2017 - 16:43
This lens is now SOLD
Comment by smudge posted on Sigma 17-70 EX DC Macro 2.8-4.5 at 10/04/2017 - 19:57
Yes the moveable screen is a definite plus. The 3 dials are a good feature too - less delving into menus. The top screen is still there, just smaller.
Comment by smudge posted on K1 or K3ii at 07/04/2017 - 22:01
RobL wrote:
I think so. Lens prices seem to be at their highest at the moment in preparation for Easter deals, so the same may well be true for camera bodies as well. Better to wait a few days.cedricd wrote:
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Still £1799 in a number of shops. Easter weekend deals coming?.
Comment by smudge posted on K1 or K3ii at 07/04/2017 - 21:02
RobL wrote:
Trust me, the Sigma 150-500 will leave a tiny scratch, as I suspect all Sigmas do; it is to do with the width of the mount which I imagine is the same on all their lenses. Put a standard Pentax rear lens cap on the mount and see how much is left exposed, but they will replace it for free so why not get it done? I had excellent sharp images from mine on the K1 so if you send it away presumably it will get whatever upgrade is needed.
There is no question that I should get the effected lenses fixed - however it is not the case that all Sigma lenses have the same size mount; many, if not most, fit on the K1 without modification. I have just returned home after a day travelling (hence the slow response) and have measured the width of the mount on the Sigma lenses that I have (all measurements are approximate as I cannot locate my measuring callipers at the moment).Trust me, the Sigma 150-500 will leave a tiny scratch, as I suspect all Sigmas do; it is to do with the width of the mount which I imagine is the same on all their lenses. Put a standard Pentax rear lens cap on the mount and see how much is left exposed, but they will replace it for free so why not get it done? I had excellent sharp images from mine on the K1 so if you send it away presumably it will get whatever upgrade is needed.
70-200 66mm
50-150 66mm
150-500 65mm
18-35 63mm
17-70 62mm
12-24 61mm
24-70 60mm
24 prime 60mm
Of course Sigma have produced various versions of some lenses so these measurements may not hold true for all versions.
Comment by smudge posted on K1 or K3ii at 07/04/2017 - 20:40
JAK wrote:
The only lens I have that scratches the K1 body is the Sigma 70-200, the others are fine. I have not bothered to update the 150-500 because it's a lens I very rarely use (and it does work on the K3). When I get around to getting the 70-200 done I will get the 150-500 fixed at the same time.smudge wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="cedricd"]Also my (fairly old) Sigma 150-500 APO HSM does not work at all on the K1
Its fine on mine, not even the body scratching is a real issue. smudge, why not send it off to Sigma to get the mount replaced and ask them to update the firmware while they're at it?[quote:3496ace15f="cedricd"]Also my (fairly old) Sigma 150-500 APO HSM does not work at all on the K1
Comment by smudge posted on K1 or K3ii at 06/04/2017 - 21:48
cedricd wrote:
Insurance company a bit of a joke. I use mainly on wildlife so being able to crop with the DA*300 or Sigma 150-500 is a plus for the K1 I guess.
Maybe, but if you use continuous shooting a lot the frame rate is higher on the K3. Also my (fairly old) Sigma 150-500 APO HSM does not work at all on the K1 but does on the K3 - the K1 locks up when I attach the Sigma. I imagine it could be made to work if I sent it off to Sigma for an update but it is something to be aware of.Insurance company a bit of a joke. I use mainly on wildlife so being able to crop with the DA*300 or Sigma 150-500 is a plus for the K1 I guess.
Comment by smudge posted on K1 or K3ii at 06/04/2017 - 21:35
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