[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
85mm f/:1.4 A = 7 lens in 6 groups
85mm f/:1.4 FA = 8 lens in 7groups
The French reference test of Chasseur d Images Magazin shows
that the 85mm FA is better than a LEICA APO Summicron M 90mm
f/:2 Asph or Canon 85mm L f/:1.2 or Minolta or Nikon 85mm
f/:1.4
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
sometimes, the lens formula change !
AS 300mm f/:4.5, the F version is better than the FA !!!
(really !!!) Or the 85mm f/:1.4, the FA version is the best
85mm in the world compare to anyone else. But the 85mm f/:1.4 A
is not as good (old formula)
Well, newer is
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
NOOO
the 85mm f/:1.4 FA is better than the A. Because it is not the
same formula !!!
I own a 85mm f/:1.4 FA and it is sublim !!
Well, I currently own both the superior A* 85/1.4 and the very good FA*
85/1.4 (as well as the K
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Or the 85mm f/:1.4, the FA version is the best 85mm in the
world compare to anyone else. But the 85mm f/:1.4 A is not as
good (old formula)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What??? Absolutely NOT true. The FA* 85/1.4 is a good
In a message dated 2/23/2001 12:09:02 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Another roll of film developed, this time to the lovely voice of
Diana Krall, Nanaimo's gift to the lower 48, who sings " ... how
come you always load your Pentax when I'm in the nude". Sure
gives a man
In a message dated 2/17/2001 10:41:23 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[I wrote]
3. OL messages. These are "contributions" to the PDML that have
essentially nothing to do with Pentax in specifics nor with
photography in general, and therefore, in my humble opinion,
In a message dated 2/17/2001 8:12:16 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As far as I recall, although I may be mistaken, OT-messages were defined as
messages not dealing specifically with Pentaxiana (cameras, lenses,
accessories, business) but with other photography related
In my rather myopic view of the PDML, I see the following:
1. OK messages, i.e., Pentax messages. 'Nuf said.
2. OT messages. These are Off Topic messages that are about (or are at
least fairly closely related to) photography in general (and therefore are at
least somewhat relevant to the
In a message dated 2/14/2001 9:21:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I almost forgot - You might consider visiting the Pentax lens
gallery, and see the qualities of various 85mm lenses.
Or, see http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85compar/index.html
Fred
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In a message dated 2/14/2001 11:51:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Does anyone know if the actual focal length of the following
lenses is different than their nominal focal length, and if so,
what the actual focal lengths may be?
77mm/1.8 Ltd
FA*85/1.4
A*85/1.4
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
which PENTAX bodies "beep" to confirm focus?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The MZ3 does, and the audible signal can be turned off as well.
...the exact same as with the ME-F, too.
Fred
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In a message dated 2/13/2001 2:15:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
I am considering buying something to take underwater photos.
Anybody has comments on this manufacturer or know about another
manufacturer which supports Pentax ?
Sorry, Rui, I can't help you with
In a message dated 2/13/2001 8:03:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
3 weeks ago I had my Camera [bag] stolen while sitting down in a coffee
shop in Edinburgh. Somebody must have stolen it from the site of my chair
while me sitting next to it.
You have my sympathies,
Doug wrote:
Just out of curiosity, are any of the current PDML members "hams"
(amateur radio operators)? [snip] I wondered if I'm going to be
able to find a cure for the equipment-itis ... it's nearly identical
to the curse, uh, process I went through until my camera bag had all
of
In a message dated 2/7/2001 5:35:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The Pentax Hood is the MH-RA67, it comes in a nice leather soft
case which fits over the lens case. (I may still have some of Fred's
jpgs if you need to see it!)
http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85hood1.jpg
In a message dated 2/5/2001 10:07:07 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Pt, hey buddy, -wanna' buy 3 camera lenses? Real cheap?
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1211757625
And, they're all in "1A" condition - g.
Fred
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In a message dated 2/3/2001 4:30:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://www.phred.org/pentax/k/
They have a picture.
I also have some images shot ~through~ the lens, at
http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/index.html.
The K 28/3.5 Shift is a pretty good 28mm lens (when used
In a message dated 2/3/2001 8:06:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Yesterday, I found in a shop an A35-105/3.5 for JP\18,800
(approx. US$160). From what I saw at the Stan's Lens Page,
it has obtained fairly good reputations from PDMLers.
I've got an A35-70/4 and an
In a message dated 2/4/2001 12:47:54 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Unlike the filter choices in the K/A
15/3.5 (where one can select "no filter"),
Speaking of the K/A 15/3.5, there's one on eBay right now, billed as a
"PENTAX SMC K 15MM FISH EYE RECTALINEAR" (both
In a message dated 2/1/2001 5:03:38 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Here you'll read what I believe to be the final word on the 1.4/35mm lens
saga.
http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/faq3e
The link didn't work for me, Dario. (Unless the directory "faq3e" has an
"index.html" or
In a message dated 1/30/2001 4:27:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Maybe 70-210/3.5 ? One heck of a lens, proof that 30 years ago
exceptional zooms were possible.
See:
http://www.photodo.com/prod/lens/detail/An70-210_35-2.shtml
Alin:
Oops - what I ~meant~ was f/3.5 - g.
In a message dated 1/30/2001 2:58:43 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
You can find all the test reports from the UK magazine Amateur
Photographer from a link at the home page
http://www.amateurphotographer.com/
to get to the test reports search engine at
In a message dated 1/30/2001 12:10:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Popular Photography December 1985. Is the lens for sale?
Oops - I ~meant~ to type 70-210/3.5 (f/3.5, and not f/2.5) - g. (Doh...)
Thanks, Raimo, for the tip. I assume, though, that you correctly
In a message dated 1/27/2001 1:07:58 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I can get anyone interest one for $350 US
This has to be the most solid 50mm lenses I have ever held,
it has some serious weight to it.
A great sample...no major markings, glass was flawless
Pentax caps
If
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Any thoughts on the merits of the 135 f2.5 versus the faster 85
and more compact 135 f3.5?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Practically, 135mm is significantly longer than 85mm. If you
have one lens for portrait only, I'd say 85mm is more useful. I
had the SMC-M 135/3.5
In a message dated 1/20/2001 7:44:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi! I'm a longtime lurker on the PDML. I put together a
set of nature and outdoor pics taken around the San Francisco
Bay Area. The images were (almost) all made with Pentax gear.
In a message dated 1/18/2001 4:07:43 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was looking at Boz's site the other day and noticed the A, F
and FA 50mm f1.4's all have the same optical formula. Is there
any difference optically between these 3 lenses?
I've never owned all three
In a message dated 1/18/2001 7:32:24 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
On Peter Jonkman's page the following two 135 mm lenses are listed:
http://212.187.14.19/lenses2.htm
SMC Takumar 135mm 2,5-22 AUTO 5/4 18 1,5m 444 86 67 58
SMC Takumar 135mm 2,5-22 AUTO 6/6 18 1,5m 470
In a message dated 1/15/2001 4:19:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I found myself in the minority school
who prefer a short turn of the helicoid
I also, like Bob, prefer a "short throw" from infinity to near focus, since I
want to be able to focus as quickly as
In a message dated 1/15/2001 8:07:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well, since a couple of years back there is this new invention called "auto
focus" (AF), which is supposed to help you do just that... :-)
Ha! Good point, Lasse. But, no, thanks - I like focusing
In a message dated 1/14/2001 7:20:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If none of these converters are made by Pentax, these advertisers are
sure trying hard to make it look like they are.
I think they intend the "f" as shorthand for "for", Skip, so that "fPentax"
means
One of the candles was casting a perfect reflection from
the lens to between the two people. The 50 1.4 didn't do it,
but the 77mm did.
Are you referring to internal flare, William, or to a
reflection off the front of the lens back toward the subject?
(You did use the word
In a message dated 1/13/2001 11:48:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Perhaps people are finding out how bad it is
C'mon, Bill, it really isn't ~that~ bad... (It's just overpriced.)
You know, it's kind of funny - a lot of the Pentax literature of that time
refers to the
In a message dated 1/12/2001 12:55:07 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
One of the candles was casting a perfect reflection from
the lens to between the two people. The 50 1.4 didn't do it, but
the 77mm did.
Are you referring to internal flare, William, or to a reflection off
In a message dated 1/12/2001 11:15:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Actually, I was not, and am not, bashing anything! Someone on this list
stated they intended to pay a lot of money for this lens, and I, trying to
be helpful, suggested they check out some lens reviews
In a message dated 1/12/2001 4:38:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Pictures, aren't to scale on the website!!!
The FA* 85/1.4 ~is~ a big lens, even larger (both longer and wider) than the
A* 85/1.4...
http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85compar/85group1.jpg
Fred
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes [for his "three" lenses]:
Lately, I've been packing:
K85/1.8
K135/2.5
M28/2
LX (with K50/1.2 attached - does it count?)
Yes, Gerald, that's indeed cheating - the K 50/1.2 is definitely a lens,
i.e., it definitely is ~not~ just a thick body cap for the LX - g.
[EMAIL
In a message dated 1/11/2001 2:22:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
"If you were limited to just three of your
lenses, which ones would you pick?"
Gee, I think I'd end up answering this question differently each time it were
asked, from day to day. And, of course, if
In a message dated 1/6/2001 7:02:22 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Pentax seem to replace most of the older design hard cases with
soft pouches. This includes the TCs too.
Yes, this seems to be true. My A* 200/4 Macro came with the S80-160 soft
case/pouch, which I didn't
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