Re: hood depth?

Hi, the Contax hood is very good and very well made. On its own it is 63mm deep, but you will also need a 67/86 step-up ring, which adds another 10mm or so to the depth. It's specifically designed for the CZ 300mm lens, and this is precisely what I use it for. The Contax hoods all have an 86mm

Speaking of rare lenses.....K85/1.8 spotted at Henrys...

or...I should sayWAS spotted at the Henrys website last week for $299CDN (how good was this price?). The used sales rep. at the store said they picked up the lens from someone selling all of his/her Pentax stuff because he/she was moving to digital. It seems that the K85/1.8 was

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2562

In a message dated 22/04/02 03:29:33 GMT Daylight Time, Alan writes: To make the situation worse, Pentax have not produced any 85mm or 100mm compact portrait lens since the A series. All they offered are FA*85/1.4 and FA77/1.9, and both are expensive. How about the 100mm F3.5 Macro? Not

Re: Help! I need a filter friendly ULTRA-WIDE

In a message dated 22/04/02 03:29:33 GMT Daylight Time, Jonathan writes: The A/K-15mm f3.5 tragically dosen't even have a gel holder behind the rear element. What kind of filter are you after? - the 15 features Y2, O56, UV, Skylight all b/in as std. It's not impossible to bodge a wratten

Re: Tokina AT-X 17mm

17mm SL/RMC I have had 2 of these. The first I bought at a close out of about 25.00. Not expecting much, I shelved until the need arose. Once it did, there was no stopping me from taking that lens everwhere. It was stolen on a flight from Sydney to LA in Fiji while the plane was being serviced.

Re: Hood depth

In a message dated 22/04/02 03:29:33 GMT Daylight Time, Paul writes: I'm looking around for a screw-in metal hood for my Rikenon 300/4.5 lens (67mm filter). My three leading candidates are the Contax No. 5 (67mm), the Pentax RA-67, and a Nikon HN-23 (72mm, with a 67-to-72 step-up ring). A

Rare lens cap?? HAR!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1348002440 He's still trying to flog this thing... Norm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

Re: Rare lens cap?? HAR!

From: Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] He's still trying to flog this thing... Norm - Does it come complete with a Certificate of Authenticity? Now that would be rare indeed. Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Help! I need a filter friendly ULTRA-WIDE

There is a Tokina SL/RMC on Ebay right now for 140.00. Also, one in the Nikon mount will go for 130.00 or so. Not bad for a used lens when new they are 230.00. Bob Rapp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: Rare lens cap?? HAR!

What's worse is that it's mis-advertised: the K-mount lenscap is not really suitable for an A lens, because it doesn't have a lip to cover the electrical contacts. I must remember to thank Peter in Brighton... the 43/1.8 I bought from him last year had one of these precious items on the back of

Re: April PUG review from Cotty - better late than never?

Thanks, Cotty! I feel so honored to have you mention my photo in your list. I always look forward to your comments on the PUG photos and learn a lot from them. When you mention one of my photos, it makes sloshing through the mud and hiking up and down steep hills carrying a tripod and

Re: Re: Re: Super Program buyer

Thanks Ken.I'll keep the MEII winder in mind. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

OT:Sigma loose focus

Hi all.I rarely use my AF Sigma 100-300 f 5.6/6.7 in maunual focus,as it was bought for one particular subject matter,but have noticed lately the focus ring seems 'sloppy'.Very free moving and just by taking my hand off the ring can cause it to move.I took 3 pictures of some birds and all 3 were

Re: Rare 35mm Lenses

Peter in sunny Brighton wrote: Exactly my reasoning for specialising in Nikon Pentax 35mm - only. Well noone says you'd have to sell the gear for its intended purpose. Being in a coastal town I'm sure you'll have a good market for boat anchors. Cheers, Dave in sunny Bognor, 7 weeks to go -

Re: OT:Sigma loose focus

Hi Dave, There are probably some screws under the rubber on the focus ring, I would take it to a repair shop. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 4:55 AM Subject: OT:Sigma

Re: Tokina AT-X 17mm

Hi, anybody knows the difference between the AT-X and the SL Tokinas? Both are 17/3.5, both look about the same, even the lens diagram is the same ? Difference in performance? Thanks! Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Re[2]: New camera, new format.

On Sunday, April 21, 2002, at 05:02 PM, Jeff wrote: Should I attempt to use my LX as a trade, or sell it separately? Your NEW LX? You'll get more for it as a private sale on the list. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

RE: Taking them out for a stroll - long photographic recant.

On Behalf Of tom Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 10:55 AM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cesar Matamoros II P.S. TV - Minolta-girl was my assistant at the finish line... There's a metaphor in there somewhere...also a couple of bad

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Subject: FS: Bogen Tripod, LowePro bag, and Pentax flash Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 14:55:19 GMT From: EktarEd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Newsgroups: rec.photo.marketplace 1. Bogen Table top Tripod with ball head and center column variable extender. Includes a Tamrac belt pouch to carry it in. 2.

Re: Pentax Morning........

You Only Live Twice with Sean Connery Christian On Sunday 21 April 2002 02:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Apologies for anorakism - in the Bond film based in Japan, using the videophone in the car, the lens therein is always Cosmicar Pentax (Live Let Die?). KR Peter - This message is

RE: Taking them out for a stroll - long photographic recant.

Lasse Karlsson Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 5:39 PM Cesar wrote: Well, no real reason for the message but to let me state what a joy I had using the cameras yesterday. I have enjoyed reading about other people's outings and thought I would share mine. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading

Re: April PUG review from Cotty - better late than never?

I enjoyed your commode photo, especially the angle from which it was taken. The light was perfect, and I liked the contrast of the wood grain of the chair with the wood grain of the floor. I hope someone watered that plant, though. It looked pretty thirsty. Thanks very much. The Mutual

Re: Speaking of rare lenses.....K85/1.8 spotted at Henrys...

On Mon, 22 Apr 2002, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: JamesRel wrote: or...I should sayWAS spotted at the Henrys website last week for $299CDN (how good was this price?). Good enough to ruin my day--and, I think, that of Boz, who has been prowling for one for ages. It's the best price I've

PDML UK 2002 UPDATE AND GOODIES

Hello Pentaxians, Just a quick update via email. As usual full details at: http://www.macads.co.uk/pdml/ UK Pentax Marketing Manager John Dickins has kindly offered the loan of some Pentax cameras and lenses for those attending the PDML UK gathering at Duxford on July 13 / 14th.

Re: WTB: Camera Straps

Send me your address. I think I have one or two of them around here. Ken On Saturday 20 April 2002 07:02 am, you wrote: Looking for Spotmatic-era, thin leather camera straps. If you've got any, please contact me off list. Thanks! -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] -

Ansel Adams on The American Experience

Hi folks, Just had to share this one PBS had a 90-minute episode of the series The American Experience last night. This one was on the life of Ansel Adams. I knew I was going to be gone for the day and most of the evening, so I recorded it on the VCR. Haven't had a chance to view it yet,

Re: Ansel Adams on The American Experience

I started watching it but then went to bed as it was way past my bed time. The first half hour was interesting and it looked like it should be a pretty good documentary. I'll be watching the rest of it this afternoon as I recorded it as well. Christian On Monday 22 April 2002 10:27, Bill

SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)

http://www.photozone.de/canonFAQ.htm#3Q4c Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Harsh Bokeh in K 105/2.8

The 120K is the big brother of the legendary 105/2.8K. Every bit as good, according to those who have owned both. Well, I owned a legendary K 105/2,8 for a short time (having bought it and then sold it recently). My number one complaint was the harsh bokeh. When I got back my first roll of

Re: my wife is away.......

Bob Rapp wrote: And I will play! I just won an auction on a 135 f3.5 preset Takumar - complete with original caps and case. It is the 5 element chrome and black, and the glass is clear. Cost? about 20.00 US delivered! I can't wait!!! Bob Rapp Bob, what did you say your wife's email

Re: Harsh Bokeh in K 105/2.8

I think it was your subject that caused the horendous bokeh in those first two shots. The tall grass (saplings?) seem to have odd highlights that are emphasized by their length and possible movement. The other subjects didn't seem so bad to me. Maybe a bit harsh would describe it.

Item # 1348002440

This just in. I didn't realize that lens caps were a collectable item. I think he was insulted by my query. William Robb - Original Message - From: Robert Gutermuth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 9:06 AM Subject: Re: Item # 1348002440 Bill,

Re: Harsh Bokeh in K 105/2.8

Oops - I sent some bad URL's: http://phred.org/pentax/lensgal/k105_28/ There, William has a few photos. Please try this instead: http://phred.org/pentax/lensgal/ And another boo-boo: I also checked out a couple of K 105/2.8 portraits at: http://www.pentax-fan.jp/photo/lens.asp Try

Re: Harsh Bokeh in K 105/2.8

Hi Fred, Mark Dalal mentioned that he didn't care for the bokeh of his 105/2.8 either, and, like you, said it was quite harsh. However, I've not experienced this with any of my 105/2.8 lenses, but I realize that I generally don't use them for close up work, as in your examples. The one time

MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?

Title should say it all. The Speed Graphic started my love affair with bigger negs, the Yashica 124G gave me a more affordable, almost-as-good neg, and I'm going to finish it off by starting down the road to the Brotherhood. You know, on those days its not practical to lug the 4x5 every --

Re: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?

gfen, Starting down the road, we could use a first name - you know, Brother . Brother gfen just doesn't have quite the ring to it. Anyway, all are welcome to join the Brotherhood. Brother Bruce Monday, April 22, 2002, 8:35:59 AM, you wrote: g Title should say it all. The Speed

Re: Tokina AT-X 17mm

[EMAIL PROTECTED] The Tokina SL-17 is an old design. I've read that it's the same lens that's sold as the Vivitar 19mm. ...and Sigma 18mm 3.5 (last version) ...and Spiratone Pluracoat 18mm 3.5. I have this lens and it is identical to the Tokina 17mm sold at B H. So, is it really a 17mm, a

Re: Item # 1348002440

On Monday, April 22, 2002, at 11:24 AM, William Robb wrote: This just in. I didn't realize that lens caps were a collectable item. I think he was insulted by my query. Should ask him how his cap differs from this:

Re: Item # 1348002440

It is rare Bill, I have a small collection that I have built up over my lifetime, if you're nice I might trade you one for a piece of P67 kit... Norm William Robb wrote: This just in. I didn't realize that lens caps were a collectable item. I think he was insulted by my query. From: Robert

Re[2]: Tokina AT-X 17mm

andre, I did compare it to my FA 20/2.8 and it is wider than that one, so I'm guessing it is wider than 18 or 19. Bruce Dayton Monday, April 22, 2002, 8:54:57 AM, you wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Tokina SL-17 is an old design. I've read that it's the same lens that's sold as the Vivitar

Re: Item # 1348002440

I knew someone would ask.Looks like Saskatchewan is off his vacation list. Dave Begin Original Message From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 09:24:14 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Item # 1348002440 This just in. I didn't realize that lens caps were a

Re: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?

On Mon, 22 Apr 2002, gfen wrote: You know, on those days its not practical to lug the 4x5 every Makes me wish I'd have finished typing before I sent it... Anyways, to lug that thing everywhere and have a modern convience or two. -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive

Re: PDML UK 2002 UPDATE AND GOODIES

In a message dated 22/04/02 17:09:20 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: UK Pentax Marketing Manager John Dickins has kindly offered the loan of some Pentax cameras and lenses for those attending the PDML UK gathering at Duxford on July 13 / 14th. What, a 250-600 - who's going to

SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

Well, I have a dilemma. My SF1 has been sent for repair as it would kill batteries in a day or two even when turned off. The local Pentax repair shop had to send it to Pentax Canada in Toronto as they feel it is a circuit problem (sounds expensive to me). Otherwise, it would work fine. The local

FS: Pentax ME Super Kit

Good morning to one and all. I am giving list members first dibs on my Pentax gear. I've assembled this gear together in the past few months by buying from other members of the list. I am placing my gear for sale because the wife says it has to go before I can buy a medium format gear. She

RE: PDML UK 2002 UPDATE AND GOODIES

Peter, Bring along a 2000mm lens and find out how good my grip is :-) Malcolm What, a 250-600 - who's going to Pentax to collect it then? Remind me to bring a set of large pry bars to remove said lens from Mr Cotty's grasp. I distinctly recall an ocassion when Nikon offered a loan lens

Re[2]: Tokina AT-X 17mm

If this is the case, Bruce, Vivitar's marketing strategy is surprising: write 19mm on a lens that could be called 18mm or 17mm ! Today, 19mm would easily qualify for a typical limited focal lenght... I did compare it to my FA 20/2.8 and it is wider than that one, so I'm guessing it is wider

Re: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

Hi John.Some of the technical differences can be seen at: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ I also have a SF-1 but have only handled the MZ-5n. You will sacrifice the weight and grip(both i like) but there is a grip for the 5n.The 5n also has more viewer information,and is quieter,which is why i'm

Re: focus problem w/ 80-200 F4.7

Thanks for the replys all... The lens in on its way back to KEH today. Hope I have better luck with the next one, or hope they can repair it. Dave -- David Spaulding Photographer http://d.spaulding.tripod.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re[3]: Tokina AT-X 17mm

andre, Perhaps Pentax is at fault and their 20 is really 21 or 22? Bruce Monday, April 22, 2002, 9:43:19 AM, you wrote: a If this is the case, Bruce, Vivitar's marketing strategy is a surprising: write 19mm on a lens that could be called 18mm or 17mm ! a Today, 19mm would easily qualify

Re: How to use polarizer on rear filter lenses

- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am considering to buy a super wide angle lens (17-20 mm) but many of these lenses use rear filters. As I will use this lens mostly for landscapes and, in that case, polarizer is essential, how do we use polarizer in such lenses? Is it

Re: Help! I need a filter friendly ULTRA-WIDE

I have a Tamron 14/2.8 and while it does have the rear filter provision, (complete with cutting template) it is an extremely efficient flare catcher. Mighty peculiar lens-cap as well, I get a lot of funny looks when I take this off. RK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What kind of filter are you

RE: Item # 1348002440

Aaron said: Should ask him how his cap differs from this: Well, it *is* a different cap. It's a much older incarnation of the cap currently available, and of a slightly different design. Yes it performs the same function and yes it is made by the same company, but it has different wording (Asahi

Viewfinder Information

There's been a fair amount of discussion and commentary about the quality and amount of information available through various Pentax viewfinders. Apart from exposure information, what information do you look for and find important. Speaking for myself, all I care to see is a simple display

Re: Item # 1348002440

So, the ones I have ARE rare!! Bill, make me an offer... Norm Mick Maguire wrote: Aaron said: Should ask him how his cap differs from this: Well, it *is* a different cap. It's a much older incarnation of the cap currently available, and of a slightly different design. Yes it performs the

Re: Viewfinder Information

I'm sort of a minimalist. I own a LX and MX and their viewfinders, while different, provide the only information I need: Shutterspeed, Aperture and the little flashy light thingies that tell me I'm getting a correct exposure. (obviosly the LX's flashy light thingies indicate some other things

Re: my wife is away.......

Bob Rapp wrote: [My wife is away] And I will play! I just won an auction on a 135 f3.5 preset Takumar - complete with original caps and case. It is the 5 element chrome and black, and the glass is clear. Cost? about 20.00 US delivered! I can't wait!!! Bob, If that's all she needs to worry

Re: Viewfinder Information

Shel,maybe its because i'm use to seeing the info in the D1 viefinder ,but i like to see my Shutter and my F stop at least,and mode i'm in when using this type of camera.Withj the SF-1 i can see my shutter but no f stop.To do this i have to keep the camera pointed to the subject and view the top

Pentax Fan who uses his LX 2000

A lot of shots (portraits) in the Pentax Fan website are taken with a LX 2000. This is for those who say it's just for collectors! ;-) Albano (with plain-LX wink) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Harsh Bokeh in K 105/2.8

Hi Fred, I wasn't shocked. Mine has done the same thing to me. I'm certainly no bokeh expert, but it seems to me that with mine (and in the web examples that you've shown) that it does very poorly with out of focus specular highlights. I have a couple of informal portraits with some

Re: Pentax Fan who uses his LX 2000

I've always said that if I had an LX 2000, Titanium, or Gold I'd use it. Why not? As Cesar told me when I made fun of his beat-to-hell LX: It's a TOOL! Having a rare camera and not using it is like the rich a-holes that have a vintage Ferrari and don't exercise it on the track. Christian

Re: Viewfinder Information

I like the MZ-3 display ( except in bright light ), it gives shutter, aperture, over under and use flash warning when back lit or shutter drops below 1/focal length. I don't find the display annoying since when I'm in manual I don't even notice it's there. I find displays with the af points that

Re: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?

Bruce Dayton wrote: ...just doesn't have quite the ring to it. You mean that in addition to big, klunky cameras, secret passwords and funny hats you will have secret rings, too? Wow. Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Hood depth

Well, the Contax No. 5 67mm hood that I ordered from Cole's Camera had been sold. Just as well; 86mm width is awfully imposing and inconvenient. I misspoke when I said I was considering the Nikon HN-23. I meant to write HN-13. That does fit a 72mm filter ring, right? And it's plenty long? One

RE: Item # 1348002440

It could be an important cap for a diehard collector, one that must have as close to the original cap as possible for the year of manufacture of the lens he intends to put it on. In that case, it could be seen to be reasonable. I know i don't need one but someone may need one. Len ---

Re: Viewfinder Information

Hi, I like it to say That's a great photo, Bob. Press the shutter...NOW!. Apart from that I'm becoming more of a minimalist (or should that be 'less of a minimalist'? Is that a paradox? Perhaps 'less of a maximalist' is best). Whatever. I've always appreciated the efficient simplicity of the

RE: Pentax Fan who uses his LX 2000

I'm sure there are wealthy people who regularly shoot pictures with all of the commemorative edition Leicas, Rolleis, and Hasselblads they own, too. I've seen wealthy businessmen wearing solid gold Rolex wristwatches with the time on them twenty or more minutes wrong, too. Len --- -Original

RE: Viewfinder Information

Your post is really puzzling to me, for I see the f-stop very clearly. I'm curious if anybody else has this problem. Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Alexander Krohe Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 10:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Viewfinder Information

And what facts are those, Friday? Bill D. Casselberry wrote: SuperProgram - ... just the facts, ma'am! -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the

RE: (slightly) View from a windmill

I am also interested to see those photo's! Frits BTW, this email is about photography, so it should not be marked as OT. Many OT messages are not marked as such, and many on topic messages are marked as OT. I had to switch off my mail filter, because it was useless this way. -Original

Re: Vivitar 285 flash info./manual?

Well, take a look here: http://primco.org/photo/galleries/vivitar_285_manual/ You ought to be able to figure it out with this. Len --- - Original Message - From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 4:08 PM Subject: OT:

Re: Harsh Bokeh in K 105/2.8

Yuck! With bokeh like that, who needs enemies? I'll stick with my FA*85 for beautiful bokeh. Actually I managed to take a few harsh bokeh photos with this lens too. :( regards, Alan Chan _ Join the world’s largest e-mail

Re: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)

http://www.photozone.de/canonFAQ.htm#3Q4c And that makes me wondering, is good coating so difficult or expensive to develop that even big player like Canon could not do it? regards, Alan Chan _ Join the world’s largest e-mail

Re: Viewfinder Information

Hi, Lukasz, Funny, with regard to match-needle versus LED (at least in the MX), I'm the opposite of you: In bright sunlight, I find it much easier to see the match-needle in my Spots; sometimes the led's of the MX can be washed out in bright sunlight (you may remember we had such a discussion

Re: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)

As I understand it, the concept of multicoating was originally developed by NASA. Their process for generating an even coat of the desired angstroms thickness was unbelievably difficult and costly, but it did demonstrate the effectiveness of multiple coatings to match the impedance of free space

Re: Viewfinder Information

Hi, Lukasz, I'm with you on this one: I've had no trouble reading the f-stop in the MX viewfinder. With the possible exception of when the ring is between stops, and the numerals aren't in the lttle viewer's area. No problem moving the ring 1/2 stop one way or the other, to see where I am,

Re: Vivitar 285 flash info./manual?

Thanks Len for the reference! Do you know what the difference is between the 285 the 285HV? Also, I assume the 285 is the newer version of the 283? Are they rated the same in terms of power output? Thanks again for your help! --- Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, take a look

Re: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)

playing devil's advocate, according to http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/coatings.html there's no significant improvement in flare resistance between single- and multicoated optics, in lab tests at least. granted, it talks mostly about primes, but still, is it that big of a deal, really? -

Re: Viewfinder Information

sometimes i like having a grid. sometimes i think that a split image is annoying. do interchangeable screens can count as a part of a viewfinder? i guess, the ideal solution is what MF cameras (usually) have: by swapping screens/prisms one can get as much or as little info as is appropriate at

Re: Viewfinder Information

SB So, what do you look for and prefer, and why? 1) aperture, either tru window or electronically (as I have now only manual pentaxes and other cameras - it's tru a window) 2) shutter speed. I love the match needle metering as on LX or K2DMD (two different incarnations of it though), but would

Re[2]: Tokina AT-X 17mm

andre wrote: If this is the case, Bruce, Vivitar's marketing strategy is surprising: write 19mm on a lens that could be called 18mm or 17mm ! Andre, This could have been part of the marketing agreement with Tokina. In the same way, perhaps, Kino Optical had to call its Kiron 105mm macro an

Re: Help! I need a filter friendly ULTRA-WIDE

Thanks Dave. I almost got the lens (18mm 3.5) from their site, but a Japanese buyer had ordered the lens a bit before me. Good luck to him. A few months ago, I was also supposed to get this lens from the personnal stock of a mainstreet seller, but he decided to sell all his Pentax gear at

Re: Viewfinder Information

Mishka wrote:would you like it to beep you: bob, there's a great photo you are about to miss, grab the camera and run to the intersection of A and B... NOW! I recall when the Japanese camera companies agreed upon a set of icons to signify the basic 20 or so messages, such as film empty and

RE: Viewfinder Information

In response to this thread- I prefer to have shutter speed, aperture and exposure info in the viewfinder, LCD/LED is fine- never had a problem with that, even in direct bright sunlight, but I'm not a prodigious photographer, so I haven't been in situations like that very often. Taka - This

Re: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)

Bob Blakely wrote: As I understand it, the concept of multicoating was originally developed by NASA. Yes, it was developed by OCLI (Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc. at http://www.ocli.com/ in California. ...it was Asahi Optical that developed and patented the current process that makes such

Re: Hood depth

Peter, I`ve been looking for one of those VS1 90-180 hoods that say Vivitar Series 1 on it. I picked up a 72mm Vivitar hood on ebay that`s about 1 and 3/8' total length, that works well, but I still want one (actually three) that say Vivitar Series 1 on it. How deep is the one that says Vivitar

Re: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)

I recently saw a spectral response diagram of the standard SMC and the gostless coatings. The response was very even over the visible spectrum with the exception that the gostless has a sharper UV cut-off than the SMC. Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

Re: Viewfinder Information

I demand, DEMAND, I say, a reliable way to frame and focus, and would prefer that anything else they stick in there not get in the way of those. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - This message is from the

Re: Vivitar 285 flash info./manual?

Also, I assume the 285 is the newer version of the 283? Are they rated the same in terms of power output? The 285HV and the 283 are both current production models. The GN of the 285HV 50mm zoom is the same as the GN of the 283. The 285HV has a built in manual optical zoom on the flash

Re: PDML NW US and BC users

We got talking about getting together with other PDML member for a day out. What would you BC, WA and OR PDML members feel about getting together like the Toronto group did last weekend? Saturday the 27th is the 22nd annual Camera Photographic Swap Meet in Puyallop, Washington. (Western

Re: Tokina AT-X 17mm

At 12:08 22-4-2002 -0400, you wrote: The Tokina SL-17 is an old design. I've read that it's the same lens that's sold as the Vivitar 19mm. The Tamron SP 17/3.5 gets the highest marks for geometric accuracy--as one might expect, with its 82mm filter size. (Right? I'm going from memory.)

Re: price for M135/3.5

I got mine for $35 off ebay about a month ago with great glass but a minor clicking noise when focusing, the list assured me this was not a problem. The first images from it confirm that it's not a problem. -matt on 4/22/02 11:44 AM, Jeff Post at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought my about a

Re: Viewfinder Information

I also have no trouble with the f-stop reading in the MX viewfinder, and I'll agree that the LEDs are a bit hard to see in bright light. Would a rubber eye-cup help this problem? As for info, I see shutter and f-stop being a bare minimum, especially useful, if like me, you are just starting.

Re: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)

Found, the link for spectral response. From the gang at AOHC. http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/images/ghost01.gif Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

Carsen-Polaris 135mm/1.8

Hello all... I noticed this lens selling on eBay recently; did anyone on the list get it? Does anyone have experience with that manufacturer? It sold for $147 which is amazing compared to some other lenses in that length and speed.

Re: April PUG review from Cotty - better late than never?

Wow - my first PUG and I get such a thoughtful and useful review on the famous Cotty List. The praise made my day and the suggestions have motivated me even more than I already was. I missed this month's PUG, but I'm looking forward to coming up with something for June. Thanks so much. -matt

Re: Viewfinder Information

At 14:40 22-4-2002 -0400, you wrote: From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] There's been a fair amount of discussion and commentary about the quality and amount of information available through various Pentax viewfinders. Apart from exposure information, what information do you look for and

Re: Pentax Fan who uses his LX 2000

Christian, I knew a McDonald's executive who was sinfully rich. He was in his early 60's and raced an old Lotus Elan. One Saturday on the way to McDonald's my boys spotted a red Ferrari. It was in front of us and we were surprised to see it turned into the McDonald's in front of us. My

Re: Viewfinder Information

Here! Here! (or is it Hear! Hear!?? T Rittenhouse wrote: I demand, DEMAND, I say, a reliable way to frame and focus, and would prefer that anything else they stick in there not get in the way of those. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

Re: Ansel Adams on The American Experience

Bill, It was an interesting show, but 2 hours I think...8-10PM last night. You may need that 2nd showing yourself. I guess St. Ansel was something of a character. I tried to attend the exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago Saturday, but it was too crowded with viewers to be much fun.

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