Hi Guys,
This is my first posting here. Just joined.
Thanks!
Winston Tan
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Subject: Re: Test - New to the list
Greetings from the UK. Strap yourself in and prepare for an exciting
ride..
mike
Winston wrote:
Hi Guys,
This is my first posting here. Just joined.
Thanks!
Winston Tan
Anybody has an experience with the FA 24/2? I'm ordering it already, but
I don't like surprises (bad ones). Should I expect similar performance
as those from 43/1.9 and 77/1.8? Also, can the battery pack FG20 accept
rechargeable NiMH?
Btw, sorry steve, me cheap too.
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yrs ago started Pentax system. My gear: *ist with
43/1.9, MZ-3 with 77/1.8. Also got a 300/4.5, and 70-200/4-5.6. That's
why I need that 24/2 badly! I'm not satisfied with any of Nikon's 24.
But Nikon has excellent 28s though (MF).
Regards,
Winston
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From: Mark Roberts
. I cheered up myself though, *ist has more AF sensor than
MZ-S!!!
Winston
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From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 6:38 AM
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From: Winston
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Too bad I have no web sites. My country has nothing
). Seems like Pentax has more resolution to resolve. Of course
Nikon system is very extensive and I still do a lot of macro/product
shots that still is the forte of Nikon.
I will try to borrow a film scanner and scan some of my Pentax images
later.
Cheers,
Winston
I don't know about the 70-200
Hi Ryan,
I'm back in Jakarta already. I think MZ-S does not have enough feature
for me to abandon my *ist. The *ist is a capable camera with excellent
AF.
Now I'm back in Jakarta already!
Thanks
Winston
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From: Ryan Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday
focus with your subject regardless it's position. It's just
a tad slow, and if it's faster, I think we have a winner - with price of
course. So I won't ask more from a $300 camera body. It's GREAT!
Thanks
Winston
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From: Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED
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Subject: RE: Bargain MZ-S
On Mon, 17 Nov 2003, Winston wrote:
So I won't ask more from a $300 camera body.
How about pre-A compatibility? Can't be that hard or that expensive.
Kostas
beautiful places are still in conflict, like Maluku. I've been exploring
some other countries too, and driving from place to place is easy and
comfortable. Not here, though. So, even if I live here, I often hesitate
to go far.
Thanks
Winston
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. Replacing batteries is also awkward because we have to
detach the BP from the body.
Nevertheless, the grip is a bit better and balanced well with larger
lenses. Hopefully next week I will have some good shots with the 24 f/2.
Cheers!
Winston
Hi all,
Anyone knows the quality of Pentax A 35/2.8? Is it any good?
Thanks
Winston
I could not find matching silver filters for my Limiteds, so I just put
on the B+W UV0 filters. Ugly looking though (thick and black). Last year
I found a store in Singapore that had B+W Kaesemann Cir. Polarizer in
49mm, I bought it and it's great! A must for the 77.
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Gosh, I would not pay the cost of G5 for the speed it offers. The
fastest G5 with dual processor is not even close to my dual Opteron
2.0GB. I use this machine extensively for doing advertising and photo
editing. It offers 64-bit, but I don't really care since Windows 64 is
not yet available until
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On May 19, 2004, at 11:30 AM, Winston wrote:
Gosh, I would not pay the cost of G5 for the speed it offers.
Neither would I... not in this country anyway.
OTOH Virginia Tech got a pretty good bang for their bucks
, and
definitely this is the best lens I have.
The only limitation is the slow AF, but it focuses manually almost like
a real MF.
I just need to buy that 31mm to satisfy my thirst of complete LTD lens,
but the price keeps me away from getting it!
Regards,
Winston
77mm is still in a good portrait
Personally I think 85 is more for portraits due to smoother bokeh. The
77 is a bit harsh (or 'sharp') in this case. So 77 is more suitable for
general picture taking because of its compact size. Nevertheless, both
are great.
As for the availability, same thing here, I ordered my 43 and 77
should be great! I
think it equals to 21mm on 35mm.
Cheers
Winston
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From: Greg Lovern [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 8:01 AM
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Subject: Normal Prime for *ist D
I have the DA 16-45mm and I like it, but I get sharper photos
there or familiar with Taipei?
Thanks
Winston
Yup, the 85 is much more intimidating - although FA 85/1.4 is the
smallest compared to Nikon's gigantic 85/1.4 and Canon's 85/1.2. Unless
you put the 'show off' factor into the shopping list, the FA 85/1.4 is
still ok :)
I haven't used either lens, but since the original poster mentioned
candid
under construction.
How's weather there?
Regards,
Winston
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From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 8:45 AM
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Subject: RE: Places in Taiwan
Hi Winston,
I live in Taipei. When are you coming over? We can meet up and I
discontinued but I
lost mine in Spain (with an MZ5 attached). Or a 24-90 if possible.
Regards,
Winston
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From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 9:05 AM
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Winston,
May31 I don't know
:09 AM
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Winston, I'm sure Andy will be the ultimate guide, but for me the most
fascinating thing was the sheer number of scootersgreat photo ops.
g
Norm
Winston wrote:
Hi All,
I'm going to Taipei next week (for a business trip actually
!!! May be I'll take Winston
for a ride!!! vbg
Andy
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From: Norm Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:09 AM
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Winston, I'm sure Andy will be the ultimate guide, but for me the most
I notice that this lens is often discussed or mentioned in this list. Is
it good? How does it compare to Nikon's 15 or newer 14? Compared to
Hologon?
Apparently, the A 15mm is still available as well, though mine has
been delayed again, and isn't scheduled to arrive until late this
month.
Man, at $900 it should feel good!
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From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:49 AM
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FA 31mm. It is kinda big, but the feel is very good, and it is an
excellent lens.
William
. I'll carry my Manfrotto with
pointed feet.
Couldn't wait! Let me know if you can move your schedule.
Thanks
Winston
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From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 9:46 AM
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Subject: RE: Places in Taiwan
It's not that bad
I'm really curious, because usually a lens this wide has its own
limitations but often makes a spectacular view. I mean, if Pentax is
still selling this lens, it should be good. How much do you pay for it?
I've just got my D70 (cheaper than *ist D), and because of the 1.5x
factor, my widest lens
Yefei,
The keyword is Pentax or Photography, if we use those more often, no
sacrifice needed :)
Winston
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From: Yefei He [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 7:02 AM
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Subject: Antonio, Seeing that you have calmed down a little
You just can't help not to reply can't you?
And man, you really love OS-related sentences too.
You need two things; OS-related mailing list, and a shrink.
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From: Antonio Aparicio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 7:20 PM
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Peter, it might work on someone :)
Who knows?
Regards,
Winston
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From: Peter Loveday [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 6:47 PM
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Subject: Re: Antonio, Seeing that you have calmed down a little bit
The keyword is Pentax
stop
down at least 2 stops, and the sharpness is excellent.
Thanks!
Winston
like other normal primes), but never softer than Nikon's 50/1.4
(mine is AIS).
Cheers,
Winston
They are sharp contrasty by Pentax standard, but still on the soft
side
when compared to Nikkors, never harsh.
Regards,
Alan Chan
http://www.pbase.com/wlachan
Pentax color
is more pleasing too. It's just a matter of taste IMHO.
Regards,
Winston
Perhaps I should clarify. By soft I did not mean less sharp, but the
milky appearance. I don't know the proper way/word to describe it
though.
:-(
Regards,
Alan Chan
http://www.pbase.com/wlachan
Unlike amateur series, F100 belongs to the pro line of Nikon camera body
which uses F instead of N for US market.
Regards,
Winston
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From: David Madsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:10 PM
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I'll second that. 43 is an excellent lens, it's just that the optimum
performance comes 'late' at f/8-f/11. The 77 is another story though,
extremely sharp from wide opened, and even at close focusing distance. I
wished Pentax makes something wider than 31mm and longer than 100mm
Limited lenses.
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I'll second that. 43 is an excellent lens, it's just that the optimum
performance comes 'late' at f/8-f/11.
I get the impression that this is fairly typical for Pentax designs.
Is this because they use fairly simple and traditional
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As I understand it, distortion is _inevitable_ in a lens
as wide as 24mm, which is why, for example, a 35mm is better
for group portraits.
Winston wrote, in part:
I'm
Most fast teles are designed to be optimum at wide f-stops. Stopping
down to f/8 usually will only improve the edge very slighty - unless we
need more depth of field. At some circumstances f/8 would result in a
shaky/blurry picture. Shooting at f/8 is not a complete madness, of
course, but most of
it to be called 'FA 24/2 Limited'.
Hm
But the good news (for me), is that I still like to use this lens when
traveling due to great color and sharpness (at f/8-f/11). Makes focusing
easier on my dim *ist (35mm) VF.
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