Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
It surprises me but I suppose the pics posted at DPR are always the worst ones. Actually I'm somewhat interested in that tammy so I will keep an eye on it. Thank you for your report John. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
Hi Thibouille You're welcome, if you need any sample images (jpg straight from camera) just let me know, I've already sent some to Toine comparing F 70-210, FA 80- 320 and the Tammy. Best regards, John On Wed, 7 May 2008 10:14:11 +0200, Thibouille wrote It surprises me but I suppose the pics posted at DPR are always the worst ones. Actually I'm somewhat interested in that tammy so I will keep an eye on it. Thank you for your report John. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Yes I am interested in a couple pics, lets say at 70, 135, 200 and 300 (or about of course) to have an idea of sharpness. How is SR effective with it (if your camera provides SR)? Do you own a 50-200 for comparison purpose (I suspect not) ? -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
Hi Thibouille I'll forward the ones I sent to Toine (I'm at work at present) mainly 200/210mm 300/320mm. I had the DA 50-200 and initialy was quite impressed until I noticed how soft it was at the edge of the frame at both ends of the range, so I sold it. Regards, John On Wed, 7 May 2008 10:55:04 +0200, Thibouille wrote Yes I am interested in a couple pics, lets say at 70, 135, 200 and 300 (or about of course) to have an idea of sharpness. How is SR effective with it (if your camera provides SR)? Do you own a 50-200 for comparison purpose (I suspect not) ? -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - John Whittingham Technician The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thank you John ! -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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There was a test on DPR I will try to find back comparing DA*300, DA55-300 and Tamron 70-300. DA* is superb of course but the 55-300 holds its own pretty well even at 300mm. The Tammy shows sooo much CA it is completely destroyed by the DA55-300. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
Hi Thibouille The Tamron I have shows very little CA even in high contrast situations (samples if you want them), likewise my friends sample. The shot of the Cormorant: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7228514size=lg .is a 100% crop from the centre frame @ f/8 300mm, apparently it gets better at f/11. I can confirm that it's better than my FA 80-320, F 70- 210 and the DA 50-200 I had. I haven't tried the DA 55-300 so can't comment, as for the DA* 300 f/4, well RRP c.£1000 in the UK against £120. Toine was quite impressed with some sample images I sent him, personally I've never seen a budget consumer zoom perform this well, it's performing completely out of it's league. It gets better, I bought mine secondhand for £65 on the strength of the performance of my friends sample, bought new. If I have a good sample he has the identical twin! I'm just expressing my opinion on what I see. Regards, John On Tue, 6 May 2008 08:37:52 +0200, Thibouille wrote There was a test on DPR I will try to find back comparing DA*300, DA55-300 and Tamron 70-300. DA* is superb of course but the 55-300 holds its own pretty well even at 300mm. The Tammy shows sooo much CA it is completely destroyed by the DA55-300. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
I wouldn't expect much CA at the center of the frame anyway, it usually shows up at the edges and corners. I've never noticed any on the F 70-210, and I've owned two of them. On the other hand I don't go pixel peeping unless there's obvious degradation of a printed image to try to fix the problem. John Whittingham wrote: Hi Thibouille The Tamron I have shows very little CA even in high contrast situations (samples if you want them), likewise my friends sample. The shot of the Cormorant: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7228514size=lg .is a 100% crop from the centre frame @ f/8 300mm, apparently it gets better at f/11. I can confirm that it's better than my FA 80-320, F 70- 210 and the DA 50-200 I had. I haven't tried the DA 55-300 so can't comment, as for the DA* 300 f/4, well RRP c.£1000 in the UK against £120. Toine was quite impressed with some sample images I sent him, personally I've never seen a budget consumer zoom perform this well, it's performing completely out of it's league. It gets better, I bought mine secondhand for £65 on the strength of the performance of my friends sample, bought new. If I have a good sample he has the identical twin! I'm just expressing my opinion on what I see. Regards, John On Tue, 6 May 2008 08:37:52 +0200, Thibouille wrote There was a test on DPR I will try to find back comparing DA*300, DA55-300 and Tamron 70-300. DA* is superb of course but the 55-300 holds its own pretty well even at 300mm. The Tammy shows sooo much CA it is completely destroyed by the DA55-300. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Tue, 06 May 2008 08:19:18 -0400, P. J. Alling wrote I wouldn't expect much CA at the center of the frame anyway, it usually shows up at the edges and corners. There's very little at the edges and corners, perhaps 1 pixel in the extreme cases. Regards, John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Op Tue, 06 May 2008 08:37:52 +0200 schreef Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: There was a test on DPR I will try to find back comparing DA*300, DA55-300 and Tamron 70-300. DA* is superb of course but the 55-300 holds its own pretty well even at 300mm. The Tammy shows sooo much CA it is completely destroyed by the DA55-300. To my surprise the DA55-300 is twice the price of the DA50-200, at lest in the Netherlands. I assumed the 55-300 would be the replacement for the 50-200... -- Ciao, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
I just ordered the Pentax 55~300 DA that is out in some areas. I ordered from Calumet and expect shipment within a few weeks hopefully. Some pretty favorable results have been posted here and there. It is a prosumer variety, probably not up to the DA* 300 and 200, but should suit my needs for the immediate future. Walt On 5/3/08, Carlos Royo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ralf R. Radermacher escribió: Hello all, I'm looking for an AF version of my SMC-M 4.5/80-200 mm. Yes, I know there's no direct AF equivalent of this lens. I'd want something with the same image quality (I'm actually very fond of this lens). A few mm more at the far end wouldn't hurt either. What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? I have had several Pentax telezooms. The F 70-210 mm. 4-5.6 that some other people recommended is a sharp lens and an excellent choice. I also had the FA 80-320 mm. 4.5-5.6. It isn't as good as the F 70-210, but it is a really good performer too. Now I have the FA* 80-200 mm. 2.8 and the F 80-200 mm. 4.7-5.6. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, the F or FA 80-200 4.7-5.6 is surprisingly good for a modest consumer zoom lens. It is very light and small, doesn't change its length when zooming (it is an internal zoom lens) and its minimum focus distance is 1.1 metres, and is optically quite good, not as good the F 70-210 but on par with the FA 80-320. I recommend the F version because it has a metal lens mount, not plastic as the FA. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
Ralf R. Radermacher escribió: Hello all, I'm looking for an AF version of my SMC-M 4.5/80-200 mm. Yes, I know there's no direct AF equivalent of this lens. I'd want something with the same image quality (I'm actually very fond of this lens). A few mm more at the far end wouldn't hurt either. What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? I have had several Pentax telezooms. The F 70-210 mm. 4-5.6 that some other people recommended is a sharp lens and an excellent choice. I also had the FA 80-320 mm. 4.5-5.6. It isn't as good as the F 70-210, but it is a really good performer too. Now I have the FA* 80-200 mm. 2.8 and the F 80-200 mm. 4.7-5.6. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, the F or FA 80-200 4.7-5.6 is surprisingly good for a modest consumer zoom lens. It is very light and small, doesn't change its length when zooming (it is an internal zoom lens) and its minimum focus distance is 1.1 metres, and is optically quite good, not as good the F 70-210 but on par with the FA 80-320. I recommend the F version because it has a metal lens mount, not plastic as the FA. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I'd second what Carlos wrote below. I've had both 80-320 and 80-200/4.7-5.6 lenses. I found the adequate but both having PF issues with my digital cameras. The F 70-210 seems to be better than both in this department. In fact, I think that F 70-210 is the best lens among its peers unless you want constant aperture and fast speed. Boris Carlos Royo wrote: I have had several Pentax telezooms. The F 70-210 mm. 4-5.6 that some other people recommended is a sharp lens and an excellent choice. I also had the FA 80-320 mm. 4.5-5.6. It isn't as good as the F 70-210, but it is a really good performer too. Now I have the FA* 80-200 mm. 2.8 and the F 80-200 mm. 4.7-5.6. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, the F or FA 80-200 4.7-5.6 is surprisingly good for a modest consumer zoom lens. It is very light and small, doesn't change its length when zooming (it is an internal zoom lens) and its minimum focus distance is 1.1 metres, and is optically quite good, not as good the F 70-210 but on par with the FA 80-320. I recommend the F version because it has a metal lens mount, not plastic as the FA. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
The smc Pentax F 70-210mm is one of the best in this class. It's variable aperture but only about 2/3 stop slower at the long end but it's 1/3 stop faster at the short end. compared to the M 80-200 f4.6. They can be hard to find but are well worth it IMO. I bought one a few years ago, used, for about $60 US. Reciently their good qualities have become increesingly well known so prices have increesed. I've seen them sell on e-bay for upwards of $300.00. If when one shows up at KEH they usually command about $130-160 US in EX condition. Be sure you're looking at the smc F version, there's a non SMC Pentax/Takumar version that looks superficially like the SMC lens and of course the F and FA that are 70-200mm versions. None have the reputation of the smc F lens. Samples http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_withfurtheregret.html http://home.earthlink.net/~morephotos/PESO_--_watchdog.html http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%20charming.html Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Hello all, I'm looking for an AF version of my SMC-M 4.5/80-200 mm. Yes, I know there's no direct AF equivalent of this lens. I'd want something with the same image quality (I'm actually very fond of this lens). A few mm more at the far end wouldn't hurt either. What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? Ralf -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Yes, I'm using the FA 80-320 as well and have been impressed with it's performance. I seem to recall a few other list members singing its praises from time to time. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Thu, 01 May 2008 18:11:23 -0600, Bran Everseeking [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On Thu, 01 May 2008 23:42:36 +0200 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ralf R. Radermacher) wrote: What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? The FA 80-320 treats me well excepting the rotating front element. I understand this lens has a variation in quality as well. Bran -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
I've been using the F 70-210 f/4-5.6 and FA 80-320 f/4.5-5.6 for some time with good results, I'd say the F 70-210 was marginally sharper at 200mm but lacks the reach of the FA 80-320, of course. I've tried numerous versions of the Sigma 70-300 DL and APO and was never really convinced by the performance beyond 200mm. Recently a work colleague of mine asked me to recommend a good reasonably priced zoom lens in the xx-300mm range after he bought a K10D on the strength of some of the images I had produced. I recommended the Tamron 70- 300 f/4-5.6 LD Di after hearing many favourable comments on the performance. After seeing some of the results he got I bought one myself, excellent performance, great price, very reasonable build quality. Image quality was better than F 70-210 FA 80-320 at 200mm 300mm. All the above lenses have rotating front elements making the use of a polariser a little fiddly, the only other negative is the Tamron has a 62mm filter size (not a common Pentax size). On a positive note the closest focusing distance is good, max. repro 1:2. I tried the DA 50-200, first impressions were good, but I grew tired with softness at the edge of the images, both at the short and long end. Maybe I got a bad sample. I can send some sample images shot with the Tamron if requested of-list. Regards, John On Thu, 1 May 2008 23:42:36 +0200, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote Hello all, I'm looking for an AF version of my SMC-M 4.5/80-200 mm. Yes, I know there's no direct AF equivalent of this lens. I'd want something with the same image quality (I'm actually very fond of this lens). A few mm more at the far end wouldn't hurt either. What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - John Whittingham Technician The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
I traded my M 80-200 for an FA 80-320 (literally, albeit indirectly). I've never regretted it. Mind you, if I want an 80-200 I've still got one in my kit. On Fri, May 02, 2008 at 06:50:50PM +1000, Brian Walters wrote: Yes, I'm using the FA 80-320 as well and have been impressed with it's performance. I seem to recall a few other list members singing its praises from time to time. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Thu, 01 May 2008 18:11:23 -0600, Bran Everseeking [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On Thu, 01 May 2008 23:42:36 +0200 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ralf R. Radermacher) wrote: What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? The FA 80-320 treats me well excepting the rotating front element. I understand this lens has a variation in quality as well. Bran -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I too have found the FA 80-320 to be a lot of lens for the money. It's my walkaround lens for the zoo:-). Really. Paul On May 2, 2008, at 12:17 PM, John Francis wrote: I traded my M 80-200 for an FA 80-320 (literally, albeit indirectly). I've never regretted it. Mind you, if I want an 80-200 I've still got one in my kit. On Fri, May 02, 2008 at 06:50:50PM +1000, Brian Walters wrote: Yes, I'm using the FA 80-320 as well and have been impressed with it's performance. I seem to recall a few other list members singing its praises from time to time. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Thu, 01 May 2008 18:11:23 -0600, Bran Everseeking [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On Thu, 01 May 2008 23:42:36 +0200 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ralf R. Radermacher) wrote: What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? The FA 80-320 treats me well excepting the rotating front element. I understand this lens has a variation in quality as well. Bran -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
AF-Telezoom for K20D?
Hello all, I'm looking for an AF version of my SMC-M 4.5/80-200 mm. Yes, I know there's no direct AF equivalent of this lens. I'd want something with the same image quality (I'm actually very fond of this lens). A few mm more at the far end wouldn't hurt either. What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
The DA* 60-250 is coming. Should be a nice piece. Paul -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ralf R. Radermacher) Hello all, I'm looking for an AF version of my SMC-M 4.5/80-200 mm. Yes, I know there's no direct AF equivalent of this lens. I'd want something with the same image quality (I'm actually very fond of this lens). A few mm more at the far end wouldn't hurt either. What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
How about the 70-210, 4-5.6 SMC Pentax F ? The biggest negative I come up with is the rotating end which makes using a polarizing filter a bit of a challenge but I good lens IMO Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: AF-Telezoom for K20D? Hello all, I'm looking for an AF version of my SMC-M 4.5/80-200 mm. Yes, I know there's no direct AF equivalent of this lens. I'd want something with the same image quality (I'm actually very fond of this lens). A few mm more at the far end wouldn't hurt either. What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? Ralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
On Thu, 01 May 2008 23:42:36 +0200 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ralf R. Radermacher) wrote: What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? The FA 80-320 treats me well excepting the rotating front element. I understand this lens has a variation in quality as well. Bran -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
The new DA 55-300/4-5,8 should be a good lens. The samples at DPReview looks promising so far . So I would have checked it out, if I where you. MaritimTim 2008/5/1 Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hello all, I'm looking for an AF version of my SMC-M 4.5/80-200 mm. Yes, I know there's no direct AF equivalent of this lens. I'd want something with the same image quality (I'm actually very fond of this lens). A few mm more at the far end wouldn't hurt either. What about the ubiquitous F and FA xx-200 or xx-300 mm lenses? Any other suggestions? 3rd party lenses? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
