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Comment by trickletreat posted on Tintern Trio at 15/07/2011 - 16:39
In the end I have ordered the CZJ300/f4 as it appealed to the nostalgic and quirky side of my brain. It also seems to be more of a challenge, both physically and skilfully. So worst case is my wife uses it as an implement to curb my LBA!
Thanks for all your replies
Nigel
Thanks for all your replies
Nigel
Comment by trickletreat posted on Lenses up to 300mm at 15/07/2011 - 16:33
johnriley wrote:
It would be heavy, slow to use and not the greatest for fast moving wildlife. At reasonable cost, the SMC Pentax-DA 55-300mm will do the trick nicely.
That is very attractive at the price, just wandered if the IQ of the Zeis would be better at 300mm and how it would compare with the much more expensive Pentax 300mm.It would be heavy, slow to use and not the greatest for fast moving wildlife. At reasonable cost, the SMC Pentax-DA 55-300mm will do the trick nicely.
I can see from the weight that the 55-300 is very practical, but would I regret not waiting and paying out for the 300, as it's the long end I would use most.
Nigel
Comment by trickletreat posted on Lenses up to 300mm at 14/07/2011 - 14:01
This appears to be a good thread to ask the following. At the moment I have the K5 18-55, FA28/2.8 AL, DA55/1.4, and recently a Tamron 90mm macro. I would like a 12-24 or 10-20, but this can wait, what I feel the need for is something upto 300mm.
Would I be completely off track buying a Zeiss 300mm F4 MC Sonnar [£200], yes I know it is M42 and needs the adapter, and is manual focus and aperture , oh yes and heavy.
But this would be an occasional use lens for wildlife and aircraft, so for me the question is, how will it compare with the iq of Pentax zooms/fixed at or about the same focal length?
Nigel
Would I be completely off track buying a Zeiss 300mm F4 MC Sonnar [£200], yes I know it is M42 and needs the adapter, and is manual focus and aperture , oh yes and heavy.
But this would be an occasional use lens for wildlife and aircraft, so for me the question is, how will it compare with the iq of Pentax zooms/fixed at or about the same focal length?
Nigel
Comment by trickletreat posted on Lenses up to 300mm at 14/07/2011 - 11:35
japers45 wrote:
The are two elements that I am pleased with regarding these images.
Firstly they are all at ISO3200 which demonstrates that I have got a very good camera.
The second is that after a a 12 hour pub crawl ending up here I didnt lose any kit.
...and you nailed the focusThe are two elements that I am pleased with regarding these images.
Firstly they are all at ISO3200 which demonstrates that I have got a very good camera.
The second is that after a a 12 hour pub crawl ending up here I didnt lose any kit.
Comment by trickletreat posted on In The Pub at 12/07/2011 - 22:32
The last one captures something about the chap that I like, and the out of focus glass places the portrait. Nice one.
Comment by trickletreat posted on In The Pub at 12/07/2011 - 22:07
When viewed here at this size/background, they don't do much for me either
but when seen on a black bordered 32" tv they are more interesting, in a Matalan wallart sort of way.
Nigel
but when seen on a black bordered 32" tv they are more interesting, in a Matalan wallart sort of way.
Nigel
Comment by trickletreat posted on No time at 12/07/2011 - 15:47
Nice captures, 5 for me as well, I like the fact that the bird is caught in a an about to fly off type of stance.
Nigel
Nigel
Comment by trickletreat posted on K5 + DA* 60-250mm - Juvenile swallows at 12/07/2011 - 15:44
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1376.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1398.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1373.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1399.jpg[/IMG]
I can't think of a title to give these. Over thirty years ago with my first camera and zoom, I tried something like this with a Rolls Royce grill, now I can't find the transparency. So looked for an object the effect might work with, I think it may take more work.
Nigel
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1398.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1373.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1399.jpg[/IMG]
I can't think of a title to give these. Over thirty years ago with my first camera and zoom, I tried something like this with a Rolls Royce grill, now I can't find the transparency. So looked for an object the effect might work with, I think it may take more work.
Nigel
Comment by trickletreat posted on No time at 12/07/2011 - 10:33
Well I found some bugs...this mornings first attempt was in strong sunlight, these werte taken with it being more overcast. This morning I took over 300 images, and only kept 20, this afternoon, I took 50ish, and kept half, with many needing only slight cropping.
1. The light tube
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1367.jpg[/IMG]
2.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1313.jpg[/IMG]
3.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1346.jpg[/IMG]
Number three really showed me that the advice given re aperture and extra light, makes a huge difference...f/32 1/160s iso 200
Nigel
1. The light tube
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1367.jpg[/IMG]
2.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1313.jpg[/IMG]
3.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP1346.jpg[/IMG]
Number three really showed me that the advice given re aperture and extra light, makes a huge difference...f/32 1/160s iso 200
Nigel
Comment by trickletreat posted on Patience, precision, pins 'n' needles... at 11/07/2011 - 18:10
If I had to choose just one, the I really like the tones in 2.
Nigel