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Blythman wrote:
Why not download a 30 day trial of Lightroom. Its free. Then you can do a comparison. You may well be converted
I do that periodically but can't stand the funereal grey interface and semi visible font.

Comment by Transit posted on Am I (we) deluding ourselves? at 02/10/2012 - 22:06

Transit
I like being different having Pentax but would draw the line at a Skoda
The only Skoda I have ever owned was the live centre on my wood lathe
Pete

Comment by Transit posted on Am I (we) deluding ourselves? at 01/10/2012 - 12:47

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[quote:3496ace15f="Evel79".....

On Flikr some Great and terrible Pictures - it seems to be a lens that Highlights quite distinctly the skill of the photographer!
....[/quote]yes it surely highlights my shortcomings
Pete

Comment by Transit posted on Sigma Wide Angles 8-16 or 10-20 at 25/09/2012 - 21:43

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Nice one ! I don't think you will be disappointed. Check for sharpness right across the frame, a small percentage had issues. It is very good at the 'long end' too. The slight curves in 8mm are easily corrected.
Pete

Comment by Transit posted on Sigma Wide Angles 8-16 or 10-20 at 25/09/2012 - 00:37

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Loving my 8-16, sharp and contrasty.Focus quiet and sure. Only downside is the filter issue, but several solutions are eventuating ...

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Comment by Transit posted on Sigma Wide Angles 8-16 or 10-20 at 23/09/2012 - 22:58

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robbiec wrote:
Try getting this with a Sigma or Tamron.
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mmm, my Tamron 90/2.5 would have a pretty good run at it

Comment by Transit posted on "It's all about the glass". Show me examples please at 21/09/2012 - 22:17

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my eyes, my poor eyes, first the Hasselblad monstrosity now this

Comment by Transit posted on Pentax In The Pink at 20/09/2012 - 12:36

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couldn't edit them into previous post for some reason
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Comment by Transit posted on "It's all about the glass". Show me examples please at 19/09/2012 - 10:46

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Here is the M-85/2 and the FA77Ltd both at f2.
no pp just converted, slight crop
Seems to be all about the glass alright
Pete

Comment by Transit posted on "It's all about the glass". Show me examples please at 19/09/2012 - 10:39

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ilovesaabs wrote:


Another factor is portability, if it requires its own 2-wheeled transport then that will be off-putting......
at 500mm long you could strap it to your leg ?

Comment by Transit posted on DA 560mm at 11/09/2012 - 05:40

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