> I think I'd rather see them continue to develop and refine the good APSC bodies...

- brand new SAFOX XIIIi+ focus technology;
- two more megapixels!!!
- five more cross type AF sensors!!!
- Super HDR...

DSLRs reached point where there is enough megapixels to print out 10x15cm pictures. Every home (who wanted DSLR) has one. New features does not add value.

That`s why sales will decrease.

Or you know some super features (like video or live view) what can be added to DSLR?

It is perfect time for DSLR. If market growth (obviously!) is not possible by linear means (adding SAFOHs, megapixels, frames per second, etc), then it is time for breakthrough solutions - to sell to their loyal customers something.

Vaards,
fuflrame whiner

Bump for very the best macro lens.

Bump.

Bump.

Monday bump:

EUR 1900,-
Shipping, insurance and paypal expenses covered by me.

Actually I can formulate my relationship with lens a little bit differently. It is too expencive for my macro needs and passion. For example - to take macro photos at home I use d-fa 50mm or FA 645 120mm with K mount adapter. And I noticed why: because V. 125mm is so expencive for average photo experiments - then cheaper piece of glass just wins. I just don`t take macro shots as art or value - may be that`s why. Because for portraits or for nature scenery I always use the best what I have.

I have quite a lot of lenses with similar functionality and there is funny reasons when I take one or another.

So, all zooms went away already (except Sigma 70-300mm what is like backup lens always in my car - for any case: tele, macro, portrait etc)...

Then, it seems that with similar functionality I prefer smaller lenses (like DA 15 over DA 14)... Where Da 14mm wins only for that extra 1mm sometimes. And for other reason too - I have Singh Ray gold n blue polariser 77mm - so can`t sell lens for that reason. But would prefer tiny da 15mm.

The same principle goes for FA 85mm 1.4 vs FA 77mm/1.8 (actually fa77 is my "kit lens" - I use it for everything - portraits and landscapes (stitching together many shots - for better looking perspective reasons).

Thanks Jules!

I better like nature/scenery/architectural/travel/girl photography than macro and product photography. Financial situation starts to press me a little, so I am selling some gadgets slowly.

But just once I had paid work for product photography - hundreds of cosmetic items for tiny internet store.

Besides, I really enjoyed your scenery photography - excellent work!

Sold on Ebay some months ago.

Mint condition, three or four times used and some three months it travelled in my Lowepro padded bag. Then returned to box for two years already. Hood never used - just took out of plastic and took photos.

Price: 2000 EUR

Paypal and shipping costs covered by me. Bank transfer and even local pickup in Riga welcomed too (discounts from me)!

My ebay id (for security contacts, etc): vilnispeimanis

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Why so expencive starting price!?

I started my FA 28mm from 2 cents almost week ago

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Just free bump for lens what officially is described as:
"The Pentax SMC FA 28 mm f/2.8 lens has been specially designed with architectural and landscape photography in mind. Measuring 2.5 inches by 1.6 inches, this Pentax lens weighs in at only 6.5 ounces. A key feature of this lens is the aspherical lens element, which helps light transmit more efficiently through the camera lens to the film. Like all other Pentax SMC models, this Pentax lens is treated with the acclaimed SMC coating for maximum light transmission, sharp definition, and high contrast while minimizing ghost imaging and flare."