On Fri, 2 Sep 2005 14:07:34 +0100, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote/replied to:
>1. 15mm is a Pentax SMC-K 15mm f/3.5 > ><http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/ultra-wide/K15f3.5-ii.html> > >I use this lens primarily for landscape, and so it would normally be used >on a tripod, along with a remote release, angle finder (C), and in a >methodical and considered way. I can only use it on my Canon in stop-down >mode, but this makes no difference as I only use the viewfinder for >composing. The lens focus is set manually according to depth of field >desired, and aperture obviously will be minimum/optimal for the >situation. I haven't checked into using other makers' lenses on EOS cameras but generally I thought infinity focus was lost. Perhaps there is a place then for the odd other maker lens. I could use a Pentax 15mm like that too. Is that a Pentax screw mount lens? Oh, the model indicates a K mount which is likely not the old screw mount I'm thinking of... As to the 85/1.8 - I sold mine but did not find it lacking except yes, perhaps the manual focus ring could have been better, I do not feel it hindering other than in the photographer's mind. I also appreciate a nice feeling of MF ring, but haven't really lost a shot because of a sloppy one. It kind of comes with many EOS lenses, 50/1.4 much the same. The 28-135 I so often use ditto. Oh well, can't have everything, I don't that often manually focus and I'm always able to no matter how sloppy. Can anyone tell me what the MF ring on the 17- 40 f4 L feels like? -- Jim Davis, Owner, Eastern Beaver Company: http://easternbeaver.com/ Motorcycle Relay Kits - Powerlet, Posi-Lock I'm a BMW rider and enthusiast. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
