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Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on Filter Systems for 10mm at 23/03/2012 - 17:24
Darkman wrote:
Hi
Looking for some advice.
Heading to England in the summer to visit various raf sites ,zoos etc and RIAT.
At the moment I have the following lenses
Pentax 50-200 wr and dal
Tamron 70-300
Sigma 100-300
Kit lens
All used on a k10d/k100d
If this is the Sigma 100-300 f4 then I don't think it's right to say the 55-300 will outperform it. Weight may be a consideration but if you are considering the 150-500 then I don't believe it is heavier than that.Hi
Looking for some advice.
Heading to England in the summer to visit various raf sites ,zoos etc and RIAT.
At the moment I have the following lenses
Pentax 50-200 wr and dal
Tamron 70-300
Sigma 100-300
Kit lens
All used on a k10d/k100d
Rather than buying the 150-500 I would suggest getting hold of the Sigma 1.4 teleconverter. It performs very well with the 100-300 and will give you the option of extra length if you need it.
If the 100-300 you are refering to is the f4.5-6.7 then ignore all that and go for the 55-300.
Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on spec me a lens- aviation,zoo use at 23/03/2012 - 10:04
johnriley wrote:
It's a similar thing to thinking Made in Germany is better than Made in Singapore on a classic Rollei compact, the assumption is that standards in Germany were higher than in Singapore.
Likewise, Japan has the reputation rather than Vietnam. However, whether there is any truth in this or any evidence of it is something else. For all we know the Vietnam factories (I think Pentax has two) may have much higher standards and the people stricter attitudes to quality than the Japanese. Just as much as the way many perceive it the other way round.
My own perception is that lenses made in Japan or Vietnam seem equally well made and all deliver equally good results. The only factor might be relative rarity of one or the other from a collecting point of view. I use them though, I don't collect them.
I completely agree. As far as I'm concerned the only difference is, if* I come to sell my 43 or 77, they might fetch a slightly higher price than a MIV version.It's a similar thing to thinking Made in Germany is better than Made in Singapore on a classic Rollei compact, the assumption is that standards in Germany were higher than in Singapore.
Likewise, Japan has the reputation rather than Vietnam. However, whether there is any truth in this or any evidence of it is something else. For all we know the Vietnam factories (I think Pentax has two) may have much higher standards and the people stricter attitudes to quality than the Japanese. Just as much as the way many perceive it the other way round.
My own perception is that lenses made in Japan or Vietnam seem equally well made and all deliver equally good results. The only factor might be relative rarity of one or the other from a collecting point of view. I use them though, I don't collect them.
*Note: that is a really big IF
Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on Pentax 31mm at 23/03/2012 - 09:52
What our mind sees is far more complex than the 2D representation of a photograph.
For example, there is the question of the dynamic range of a photo compared to what our eyes and mind are capable of seeing. My understanding is that when we look at a scene our eyes will move around and adjust to take in a greater dynamic range than they would be capable of seeing as a snapshot. Your mind interprets this as current and essentially fills in the gaps. It's kind of like HDR within your mind.
For example, there is the question of the dynamic range of a photo compared to what our eyes and mind are capable of seeing. My understanding is that when we look at a scene our eyes will move around and adjust to take in a greater dynamic range than they would be capable of seeing as a snapshot. Your mind interprets this as current and essentially fills in the gaps. It's kind of like HDR within your mind.
Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on Is this a lie and why? at 08/03/2012 - 11:55
Agree that the FA43 is useful for this type of shot (upper body portraits) and this is what I use mine for. It's pricey though.
I haven't used the DA40 but I would have thought this would achieve the same effect as the focal length is similar.
I find 50mm a bit long for indoor shots. A 35mm wouldn't cause that problem but it may be a bit wide for what you have in mind. You can always crop but you might as well get the focal length correct in the first place, right?
One idea would be to review the shots you have taken with your Tamron and see what common focal lenghts you use. That might help you narrow down the range.
I haven't used the DA40 but I would have thought this would achieve the same effect as the focal length is similar.
I find 50mm a bit long for indoor shots. A 35mm wouldn't cause that problem but it may be a bit wide for what you have in mind. You can always crop but you might as well get the focal length correct in the first place, right?
One idea would be to review the shots you have taken with your Tamron and see what common focal lenghts you use. That might help you narrow down the range.
Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on Lens decisions -Pentax 35 f2, 50 f1.4 or 40 f2.8 at 15/02/2012 - 15:37
I didn't like the look of it when I first saw it - makes me wonder what all the fuss was about when they were talking about the awesome design. I'd like to handle one to see how it would be to use though. There's always the chance it looks better in the flesh too.
If the features are there and it handles well I'm definitely interested.
If the features are there and it handles well I'm definitely interested.
Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 07:18
Prices exclude duty, I think so they're not as good as they appear.
Never used them so not able to comment on service/returns etc.
Never used them so not able to comment on service/returns etc.
Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on SLR Hut at 19/01/2012 - 09:47
If I was wearing a hat I would raise it to you...
Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on FS: Pentax SMC FA 50mm F1.4 (as new) at 13/01/2012 - 19:45
Well, the company name and number exist and haven't changed name in the last few years (so doesn't look like a shell company). Whether this website is actually affiliated to the company though is another question...
Registered address is a house rather than a shop.
You could always give them a call as they have a number.
Their prices are tempting but I struggle to see how they could offer some of these so low without them being fake, refurbs or non-existent.
Registered address is a house rather than a shop.
You could always give them a call as they have a number.
Their prices are tempting but I struggle to see how they could offer some of these so low without them being fake, refurbs or non-existent.
Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on another scam website?? at 21/12/2011 - 14:06
I think I'm right in saying that (if a driver is honest) property lost in a black cab should be handed into a police station who should forward it to Transport For London lost property. Worth contacting them but I would guess it takes a few days to end up there.
Hope you gear makes it's way back to you.
Hope you gear makes it's way back to you.
Comment by WobblyGoblin posted on Left my bag in a cab at 14/12/2011 - 09:46
If you are based in London you could pop down to Formatt/Hitech and ask to try out the combo.