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Comment by spinno posted on Gransden Air-Show at 25/08/2014 - 12:48
if it were me and they were my lenses I would take the first three on your list and one other- probably the sigma 10-20
Comment by spinno posted on Which Lenses at 23/08/2014 - 21:11
shooting in raw should ensure quality images no matter which camera you use. My trials of the short zooms has shown that even the plastic fantastic lenses can produce reasonable stuff. However before I go public with pronouncements I have to try the non-SMC F28-80.
I've used the K50 for these tests and I think it's more than adequate. What does surprise me is the fact that the K50 is cheaper than the K30....
I've used the K50 for these tests and I think it's more than adequate. What does surprise me is the fact that the K50 is cheaper than the K30....
Comment by spinno posted on Upgrade from K30 to K5iiS at 03/08/2014 - 16:36
Take both..one in either pocket.
And I'd get a Q7 rather than Q10.
But that's just me... greedy.
In all seriousness I'd take a two lens Q7 kit before an MX 1 for versatility, but the MX 1 is a smashing compact..so we're back where I started...get both!!
And I'd get a Q7 rather than Q10.
But that's just me... greedy.
In all seriousness I'd take a two lens Q7 kit before an MX 1 for versatility, but the MX 1 is a smashing compact..so we're back where I started...get both!!
Comment by spinno posted on Q10 or MX1? at 28/07/2014 - 22:18
spinno wrote:
Looking at my Fs and FAs, I have an F28-80 -well two of these(1 permanently attached to a SFXn).. non SMC coated, an F35-70 lovely little lens the previously mentioned F35-105, nice range for walking about with.
In FA lenses I have F4 28-70, a cracker really sharp just stopped down, FA 28-105 again a nice range also a Powerzoom lens (if it ever makes a comeback)similarly a 70-200 Powerzoom and also the piece of resistance the FA35-80 silver plastic fantastic...
oops forgot the FA 28-90 as well... more plastic (silver) fantastic.Looking at my Fs and FAs, I have an F28-80 -well two of these(1 permanently attached to a SFXn).. non SMC coated, an F35-70 lovely little lens the previously mentioned F35-105, nice range for walking about with.
In FA lenses I have F4 28-70, a cracker really sharp just stopped down, FA 28-105 again a nice range also a Powerzoom lens (if it ever makes a comeback)similarly a 70-200 Powerzoom and also the piece of resistance the FA35-80 silver plastic fantastic...
I think I might set myself the task of comparing all these lenses with the kit 18-55 and 18-135, possibly the Tamron 17-50 and Pentax FAJ 18-35
Comment by spinno posted on Lens fit??? at 16/07/2014 - 22:11
I only know because I read it on another Forum....
Comment by spinno posted on Lens fit??? at 15/07/2014 - 21:01
The 28-80 shipped with the SFX and similar cameras of the generation are not SMC coated although there are 28-80s about with SMC...somewhere- I don't remember seeing any for sale, and yes the F lenses are a dark grey- the FA lenses are black (or silver)..oops
Comment by spinno posted on Lens fit??? at 15/07/2014 - 20:57
Looking at my Fs and FAs, I have an F28-80 -well two of these(1 permanently attached to a SFXn).. non SMC coated, an F35-70 lovely little lens the previously mentioned F35-105, nice range for walking about with.
In FA lenses I have F4 28-70, a cracker really sharp just stopped down, FA 28-105 again a nice range also a Powerzoom lens (if it ever makes a comeback)similarly a 70-200 Powerzoom and also the piece of resistance the FA35-80 silver plastic fantastic...
In FA lenses I have F4 28-70, a cracker really sharp just stopped down, FA 28-105 again a nice range also a Powerzoom lens (if it ever makes a comeback)similarly a 70-200 Powerzoom and also the piece of resistance the FA35-80 silver plastic fantastic...
Comment by spinno posted on Lens fit??? at 15/07/2014 - 20:38
McGregNi wrote:
Do F series zooms look funny on a modern digital body?
no.Do F series zooms look funny on a modern digital body?
F zooms are black and finely balanced.
They are slightly larger than say the 18-55, 55-200 but not disproportionately so. They even look ok on a Q. The focusing mechanism makes a lovely buzzing sound...more reassuring than any HSM
Comment by spinno posted on Lens fit??? at 15/07/2014 - 20:30
gartmore wrote:
I think some of the descriptions have a tpouch of humour attached. I like F series lenses too but they aren't so popular for some reason. Perhaps the dealer will negoiate.
well they're old, heavy and awkward to focus manually, but if you put some effort in you get some reward out- humour, what's thatI think some of the descriptions have a tpouch of humour attached. I like F series lenses too but they aren't so popular for some reason. Perhaps the dealer will negoiate.
Comment by spinno posted on Lens fit??? at 15/07/2014 - 19:54
the other had a 50-200 kit lens.....Why?....
Don't be judgmental about other peoples kit