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Great shots. Great subject, although the sharp reflections from the surroundings don't work for me as they conflict too heavily with the lines of the vehicle, so best image IMO is the low rear quarter view.
Last image of an otherwise perfect subject only spoilt by the wheel nuts
Last image of an otherwise perfect subject only spoilt by the wheel nuts
Comment by Strognofe posted on 997 GT3RS at 27/05/2013 - 23:44
I think I'm already a convert John.
Nobody else came close to SRS on the price for the Sigma 150-500.
Just interesting to note the increase of more than 11% at Jessops.
Doesn't bode well for their chances of survival.
Nobody else came close to SRS on the price for the Sigma 150-500.
Just interesting to note the increase of more than 11% at Jessops.
Doesn't bode well for their chances of survival.
Comment by Strognofe posted on Pentax Price Increase? at 27/05/2013 - 20:58
I just checked out the Jessops site and they appear to have increased the price of the Pentax K5 II two lens package (which includes the 18-55 and 50-200 kit lens) since the 11th May by £100 to £959.99 (less £70 cash-back until 27th July).
I can't say for sure, but it looks like other Pentax products have increased in cost also.
I wonder, is this an indication Pentax have introduced a 2013 price increase or just Jessops?
I can't say for sure, but it looks like other Pentax products have increased in cost also.
I wonder, is this an indication Pentax have introduced a 2013 price increase or just Jessops?
Comment by Strognofe posted on Pentax Price Increase? at 27/05/2013 - 19:54
Cheers guys.
Although there's a couple of areas of interest my present lens collection can't cope with so well, I'm hoping to avoid contracting LBA this soon in the game.
Plenty to keep me going in the meantime.
As for the Sigma 150-500, the price at SRS just looked too inviting to ignore, although I'm sure my wife will have an alternative viewpoint on the matter.
One topic I have picked up on whilst surfing the net is the fact that lens build quality in general is possibly not as consistent as one might hope for, possibly leading to substandard images.
My question then is this; has anyone established a generic test other than photographing a brick wall, that can be carried out to determine if a lens meets the manufacturer's benchmark standard for that particular lens?
Apologies if it's already well described on the forum and I simply haven't hit on it yet.
Although there's a couple of areas of interest my present lens collection can't cope with so well, I'm hoping to avoid contracting LBA this soon in the game.
Plenty to keep me going in the meantime.
As for the Sigma 150-500, the price at SRS just looked too inviting to ignore, although I'm sure my wife will have an alternative viewpoint on the matter.
One topic I have picked up on whilst surfing the net is the fact that lens build quality in general is possibly not as consistent as one might hope for, possibly leading to substandard images.
My question then is this; has anyone established a generic test other than photographing a brick wall, that can be carried out to determine if a lens meets the manufacturer's benchmark standard for that particular lens?
Apologies if it's already well described on the forum and I simply haven't hit on it yet.
Comment by Strognofe posted on Newbie on board at 24/05/2013 - 14:22
Hi all.
Thought I'd better join PU, seeing I keep getting an invite every time I check out any postings on this forum.
Bit of a 'born again' photographer, as I've finally got a little more time on my hands now I've retired.
My last serious hobby photography was so far back in time it almost scares me to think about it. My Olympus OM1 should give you a clue. Beautiful piece of kit until someone decided to help themselves to it without my consent.
After much research, I've just invested in a K5 II bundled with a couple of kit lenses (courtesy of Jessops) and following some investigation here, I've also treated myself to a Sigma 150-500 from those lovely people at SRS, as this will no doubt get me closer to the action I seek to capture. I think I'll keep a closer eye on this gear.
Really looking forward to getting out and about with the new kit.
May the light be with you...
Thought I'd better join PU, seeing I keep getting an invite every time I check out any postings on this forum.
Bit of a 'born again' photographer, as I've finally got a little more time on my hands now I've retired.
My last serious hobby photography was so far back in time it almost scares me to think about it. My Olympus OM1 should give you a clue. Beautiful piece of kit until someone decided to help themselves to it without my consent.
After much research, I've just invested in a K5 II bundled with a couple of kit lenses (courtesy of Jessops) and following some investigation here, I've also treated myself to a Sigma 150-500 from those lovely people at SRS, as this will no doubt get me closer to the action I seek to capture. I think I'll keep a closer eye on this gear.
Really looking forward to getting out and about with the new kit.
May the light be with you...
Comment by Strognofe posted on Newbie on board at 23/05/2013 - 23:45
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