----- Original Message -----
From: "Lucas Rijnders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: Sigma 500mm f7.2 MF
>>> That seems to make more sense than an f/7.2 lens displaying as f/8.0.
>>> wonder why, if it can't read f/7.2 it doesn't default to f/7.1, which
>>> would
>>> be much nearer the mark.
>
>> I agree.
>
> I would, too, but can the camera display f/7.1?
Yes, the *istD can definitely show f/7.1
And you said so earlier in the thread, sorry...<<
No, no,no, no!......don't apologise to me - I only got here yesterday.
>Did you establish whether
it'll use the f/7,2 aperture yet? My guess would be it does, but I guessed
wrong on the display issue already, so you know what my opinion is worth
;-)<
You've reminded me to check with Sigma and Pentax about the likely 'true'
metering.
Sigma were very helpful, but were unable to give a definitive answer
(suggested probably metering at f/8
Pentax were extremely unhelpful - abrupt to the point of rudeness, actually,
when I mentioned that my query concerned a Sigma lens, and flat out refused
to discuss the matter.
(how to win friends and influence future purchases, eh?)
Regards, Lucas<<
(P.s. what is an LX wink?)<<
Dunno - but you can probably be arrested for it, these days.
