Re: PESO - Antwerp Cathedral, looking up

Thanks, Ann! Lack of time to work on pics is the reason for the slow pace of posting. Foiling your cheating is merely a fringe benefit! Rick > On Aug 4, 2018, at 8:00 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Very nice- the framing and exposure seem just right for this sort of thing - > I find the

Re: PESO - Antwerp Cathedral, looking up

Thanks, Dan. > On Aug 4, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I like the way you were able to incorporate the cupola, the chandelier and > some of the stained glass windows. Not an easy feat. It give a feeling of > the interior of the building as a whole. Nicely done. > > > Dan

Re: PESO - Antwerp Cathedral, looking up

Very nice- the framing and exposure seem just right for this sort of thing  - I find the interior of the cathedral more interesting and prettier than the exterior- I notice you are peso'ing as you add to your gallery -- trying to foil my cheating? :-) ann On 8/3/2018 10:01 PM, Rick Womer

Re: PESO - Antwerp Cathedral, looking up

I like the way you were able to incorporate the cupola, the chandelier and some of the stained glass windows. Not an easy feat. It give a feeling of the interior of the building as a whole. Nicely done. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Aug 3, 2018 at 10:01

PESO - Antwerp Cathedral, looking up

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Re: Looking for photo tips for near I-5

A couple of pointers for the area around Mt. Shasta itself: http://42graphy.org/misc/2013-weed/ There is a lavender farm near Mt. Shasta (look it up). The 3rd photo in this set is from there. It's a nice (and rather romantic) place, - you might enjoy it. Cheers, Igor PS. The town of

Looking for photo tips for near I-5

I'm about to head up towards Mt. Shasta for a tango workshop next weekend. Afterwards I'll continue up to the Oregon Central Coast visit Mom, then head up to Portland for a couple days. If all goes well, I'll be able to leave a bit early, maybe even get a chance to play with my camera a bit.

Re: PESO Looking His Best

Textbook image. Perhaps not colourful but nevertheless immaculate. Some birders concentrate on difficult SBJ's. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: 18 March, 2018 8:51 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO Looking His Best Junkos are generally not attractive

Re: PESO Looking His Best

Well caught, Paul. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 8:59 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > very nice Paul... > > On Sun, 18 Mar 2018 14:51:32 -0400 > Paul Stenquist wrote: > > >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18462845/ > > > -- > PDML

Re: PESO Looking His Best

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are just about > solid grey and they dig around on the ground for the seeds other birds > drop. The males are only a little bit better looking. All of them head > north as soon as the weather turns warm here. This guy is somewhat of an > exception. He has some nice feathers and he perch

Re: PESO Looking His Best

Thanks Ken. A great day to spend some time outdoors. Paul > On Mar 18, 2018, at 3:05 PM, Ken Waller <kwal...@peoplepc.com> wrote: > > Nice capture Paul. > > > -Original Message- >> From: Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@mac.com> >> Subject: PESO Lo

Re: PESO Looking His Best

Nice capture Paul. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@mac.com> >Subject: PESO Looking His Best > >Junkos are generally not attractive birds. The females are just about solid >grey and they dig around on the ground for the seeds other birds drop.

PESO Looking His Best

Junkos are generally not attractive birds. The females are just about solid grey and they dig around on the ground for the seeds other birds drop. The males are only a little bit better looking. All of them head north as soon as the weather turns warm here. This guy is somewhat of an exception

Re: PESO - Looking up (side down)

t;> >> -p >> >> >> On 2/11/2018 9:36 PM, Rick Womer wrote: >>> The same as the previous photo, inverted for fun: >>> >>> https://www.photo.net/photo/18456655/Looking-Up-side-down >>> >>> Comments? >>> >>&

Re: PESO - Looking up (side down)

agree with Paul ann On 2/12/2018 1:35 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: That one's nice, too, but I like the first the best. -p On 2/11/2018 9:36 PM, Rick Womer wrote: The same as the previous photo, inverted for fun: https://www.photo.net/photo/18456655/Looking-Up-side-down Comments? Rick

Re: PESO - Looking up (side down)

That one's nice, too, but I like the first the best. -p On 2/11/2018 9:36 PM, Rick Womer wrote: The same as the previous photo, inverted for fun: https://www.photo.net/photo/18456655/Looking-Up-side-down Comments? Rick -- Paul Sorenson Studio1941 Sooner or later "different&qu

Re: PESO - Looking Up

I like this!  Cool interpretation of the MAM.  Sorry that I wasn't able to join you. -p On 2/11/2018 3:48 PM, Rick Womer wrote: From our trip to Milwaukee in October, taken at the Museum of Art: https://www.photo.net/photo/18456602/Looking-Up (K-5, DA 17-70) Comments appreciated! Rick

Re: PESO - Looking Up

Excellent! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Rick Womer <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote: > From our trip to Milwaukee in October, taken at the Museum of Art: > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18456602/Looking-Up >

PESO - Looking up (side down)

The same as the previous photo, inverted for fun: https://www.photo.net/photo/18456655/Looking-Up-side-down Comments? Rick -- 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

PESO - Looking Up

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Re: PESO: Looking for Dale

Dale doesn't have stripes ann On 10/13/2017 1:08 PM, John wrote: On 10/12/2017 15:51, Paul Stenquist wrote: https://www.photo.net/photo/18429784/Looking-for-Dale Cute, but how do you know that's not Dale looking for Chip? 8-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESO: Looking for Dale

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Re: PESO: Looking for Dale

ting birds. > > Paul via phone > >> On Oct 12, 2017, at 11:23 PM, Ken Waller <kwal...@peoplepc.com> wrote: >> >> Nice capture Paul, did you pay him to pose with peanuts ? >> >> >> -Original Message- >>> From: Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu

Re: PESO: Looking for Dale

Very nice! The angle of the rock gives him an alert and attractive posture. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 3:51 PM, Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@mac.com> wrote: > https://www.photo.net/photo/18429784/Looking-for-Dale > > -

Re: PESO: Looking for Dale

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Re: PESO: Looking for Dale

Nice capture Paul, did you pay him to pose with peanuts ? -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@mac.com> >Subject: PESO: Looking for Dale > >https://www.photo.net/photo/18429784/Looking-for-Dale -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:

Re: PESO: Looking for Dale

Thanks, Cotty. Paul via phone > On Oct 12, 2017, at 6:28 PM, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: > > On 12/10/17, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18429784/Looking-for-Dale > > Haha - lovely shot. >

Re: PESO: Looking for Dale

took me a minuute to get that one... :-) ann On 10/12/2017 3:51 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: https://www.photo.net/photo/18429784/Looking-for-Dale -- 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

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On 12/10/17, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: >https://www.photo.net/photo/18429784/Looking-for-Dale Haha - lovely shot. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Disc

PESO: Looking for Dale

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Re: PESO - Looking Out the Window

from last weeks visit to Chicago: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/looking-out-the-window Or on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35995158580 https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/36223856042 Q7 06 telephoto on the first image (hotel window) 02 standard zoom

Re: PESO - Looking Out the Window

it could be nicer, I don't know if contrast is the dial to frob though. Cheers, Rick On Sat, Aug 5, 2017 at 6:08 PM, Mark C<pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: Two more photos from last weeks visit to Chicago: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/looking-out-the-window Or on

Re: PESO - Looking Out the Window

PM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: Two more photos from last weeks visit to Chicago: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/looking-out-the-window Or on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35995158580 https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/36223856042

Re: PESO - Looking Out the Window

Loving these, and the river one! ann On 8/5/2017 6:08 PM, Mark C wrote: Two more photos from last weeks visit to Chicago: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/looking-out-the-window Or on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35995158580 https://www.flickr.com/photos

Re: PESO - Looking Out the Window

hicago: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/looking-out-the-window Or on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35995158580 https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/36223856042 Q7 06 telephoto on the first image (hotel window) 02 standard zoom on the second (shaded

Re: PESO - Looking Out the Window

net> wrote: > Two more photos from last weeks visit to Chicago: > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/looking-out-the-window > > Or on flickr: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35995158580 > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/36

PESO - Looking Out the Window

Two more photos from last weeks visit to Chicago: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/looking-out-the-window Or on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35995158580 https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/36223856042 Q7 06 telephoto on the first image (hotel

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

Should be ULH corner . -Original Message- >From: Ken Waller <kwal...@peoplepc.com> >Sent: Jul 10, 2017 11:41 PM >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <pdml@pdml.net> >Subject: Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO > >Makes a very nice abstract as posted. > &g

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

I think it is cropped too tight on the top... and since it is nearly colorless, a black and white version might make me like it a bit more.. The curve is nice, but the lack of contrast and the blandness of color keep me from loving it. ann On 7/11/2017 5:53 AM, Jostein wrote: Larry, Without

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

Larry, Without the original frame it's hard to tell what compromises I would have made in the cropping if it was mine. So just a couple of observations... :-) The arc of the stones works very well as a main motif in the composition. The way they are angled to the left make them look like a

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" <webstertwenty...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO It's a nice composition. It's the kind of thing you might see printed big and hung in a boardroom. On 7/10/201

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

What he said. Marnie aka Doe :-) On 7/10/2017 6:40 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It's a pleasant scene with interesting detail and an excellent composition. Paul via phone On Jul 10, 2017, at 8:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: There is a sense of tranquility. It

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

Damn - forgot to hit Reply List...hope this gets it back on track. I think it was better with the water included. It needs the wider view to emphasize the line of the rocks leading to the water and loses something with just the rocks and sand. -p On 7/10/2017 6:42 PM, Larry Colen wrote:

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

P. J. Alling wrote: It's a nice composition. It's the kind of thing you might see printed big and hung in a boardroom. Thanks On 7/10/2017 2:42 AM, Larry Colen wrote: A lot of the time when I post a photo, I know why I like it. This is one that I don't have a good understanding of its

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

It's a nice composition. It's the kind of thing you might see printed big and hung in a boardroom. On 7/10/2017 2:42 AM, Larry Colen wrote: A lot of the time when I post a photo, I know why I like it. This is one that I don't have a good understanding of its strengths and weaknesses, which

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

Thanks Dan, also Paul, and others who looked or will look. Daniel J. Matyola wrote: There is a sense of tranquility. It resembles a zen garden to some extent. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 2:42 AM, Larry Colen wrote:

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

Rick Womer wrote: Larry, that's beautiful. The curving line on rocks and the quiet beach are very tranquil;, the pools with the blue reflections are very intriguing. My only suggestion would be to trim a bit off the top; the thin strip of ocean is distracting. Thank you very much. I

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

Larry, that's beautiful. The curving line on rocks and the quiet beach are very tranquil;, the pools with the blue reflections are very intriguing. My only suggestion would be to trim a bit off the top; the thin strip of ocean is distracting. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Mon,

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

It's a pleasant scene with interesting detail and an excellent composition. Paul via phone > On Jul 10, 2017, at 8:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > There is a sense of tranquility. > > It resembles a zen garden to some extent. > > > Dan Matyola >

Re: Looking for feedback on a PESO

There is a sense of tranquility. It resembles a zen garden to some extent. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 2:42 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > A lot of the time when I post a photo, I know why I like it. This is one > that I

Looking for feedback on a PESO

A lot of the time when I post a photo, I know why I like it. This is one that I don't have a good understanding of its strengths and weaknesses, which is why I didn't post it earlier. However a friend just commented positively about it on flickr, so I thought I'd give it a try. I cropped a

Re: PESO: Here's Looking at You

33 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> A shadow caused by heavy backlight makes this guy look transparent as he >> perches on a blue metal wire hanger. Some interesting stuff going on with >> lens flare/bokeh as well. >> >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18378995/you-looking-

Re: PESO: Here's Looking at You

going on with lens flare/bokeh as well. https://www.photo.net/photo/18378995/you-looking-at-me- -- 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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Yep. Took me a while to figure out what I was looking at. At first I wondered if the wing was transparent! > On Apr 24, 2017, at 3:49 PM, Jack Davis <jdavi...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Yeah. Somewhat confusing. (?) > > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 2

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Re: Looking back in time

On Fri, Mar 17, 2017, at 05:44 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > There were two pics that I was always enamored with. > One was "Old Masters" > Joseph J. McAllister > http://pug.komkon.org/00marc/oldmasters.htm > > The other I can't find. It was an old man walking in the fog. > I think it was in

Looking back in time

There were two pics that I was always enamored with. One was "Old Masters" Joseph J. McAllister http://pug.komkon.org/00marc/oldmasters.htm The other I can't find. It was an old man walking in the fog. I think it was in England. Anyone recall it? Same era as the Old Masters. -- PDML

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

On 14/2/17, Stanley Halpin, discombobulated, unleashed: >I like the look and feel of the lens, I like the results. But do I >really need this when I have the D FA 24-70mm f2.8? >Well, but then I think about fixed-focal shooting, and what a nice set >of primes I have in the 20/2.8, 24/2.0, 35/2.0,

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

> On Feb 14, 2017, at 1:52 PM, Stanley Halpin > wrote: > > FWIW, I have a ZK 35mm f2.0 T* which I have used sparingly. Never having > owned a Pentax 35mm, I can’t make any sort of comparison. > > I like the look and feel of the lens, I like the results. But do I

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

FWIW, I have a ZK 35mm f2.0 T* which I have used sparingly. Never having owned a Pentax 35mm, I can’t make any sort of comparison. I like the look and feel of the lens, I like the results. But do I really need this when I have the D FA 24-70mm f2.8? Well, but then I think about fixed-focal

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

A planar is sharp enough to create wood shavings... On 1/24/2017 2:42 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: On 24 Jan 2017, at 10:34, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 24/1/17, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: I used to have an M 50/1.4 and a Zeiss T* 50/1.4 when I had the Contax kit. I

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

On 24 Jan 2017, at 10:34, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 24/1/17, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I used to have an M 50/1.4 and a Zeiss T* 50/1.4 when I had the Contax >> kit. I preferred the Zeiss, > > What's the difference between a Planar and a Tessar? No

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

On 24/1/17, Ralf R Radermacher, discombobulated, unleashed: >The Tessar is a four-element lens with a maximum aperture of 2.8, the >Planar has six or seven elements and opens up to 1.4. > >The Tessar had its hayday when a lack of efficient lens coatings acted >in favour of designs with less

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

Purely coincidentally, Planar optical scheme was invented by Zeiss. So, like it or not, most if not all 50/1.4 lenses have some Zeiss Inside (tm). On 24 Jan 2017 13:17, "Ralf R Radermacher" wrote: Am 24.01.17 um 11:34 schrieb Steve Cottrell: What's the difference between a

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

Am 24.01.17 um 11:34 schrieb Steve Cottrell: What's the difference between a Planar and a Tessar? The Tessar is a four-element lens with a maximum aperture of 2.8, the Planar has six or seven elements and opens up to 1.4. The Tessar had its hayday when a lack of efficient lens coatings

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

On 24/1/17, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: >I used to have an M 50/1.4 and a Zeiss T* 50/1.4 when I had the Contax >kit. I preferred the Zeiss, What's the difference between a Planar and a Tessar? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

On 24/1/17, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: >I used to have an M 50/1.4 and a Zeiss T* 50/1.4 [snip] Thanks Bob - much appreciated -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML

Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

One can't disagree with you Zos especially if one had pots of money or were a PRO or were an old fart like me. But foot in mouth, may I add that in todays use and throw world - repairs difficult & expensive - plastics are just as good as metal. In fact space age plastics are stronger than steel -

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

> On 22 Jan 2017, at 16:36, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 22/1/17, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> KEH.com has a ZK 50mm f1.4 T* for a not outrageous price. "A" mount >> equivalent. I'd buy it but I'm broke at the moment. > > How do you think it compares

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

Taken with Pentax K5 with Zeiss ZS 50mm f1.4 T* https://flic.kr/p/LWcBnk Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 23/1/17 3:35 am, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 22/1/17, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: KEH.com has a ZK 50mm f1.4 T* for a not outrageous price. "A" mount

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

Leitz on a Leica, not Zeiss. regards, Anthony On 24 January 2017 at 01:30, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Bipin, > > Is there some point to this post? I'm mystified. > > G > > > > On Jan 22, 2017, at 10:44 PM, Bipin Gupta wrote: > > > > 70 Years or more

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

Steve Cottrell wrote: On 23/1/17, Zos Xavius, discombobulated, unleashed: Which is going to be worth more in 10 years? Plastic samyang lenses or bulletproof metal and glass zeiss ZK glass? Zeiss is a good investment no matter what. I agree. But I would point out that my Samyang 12/2 is

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

Fair enough. :) On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 2:28 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 23/1/17, Zos Xavius, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Which is going to be worth more in 10 years? Plastic samyang lenses or >>bulletproof metal and glass zeiss ZK glass? Zeiss is a good investment

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

On 23/1/17, Zos Xavius, discombobulated, unleashed: >Which is going to be worth more in 10 years? Plastic samyang lenses or >bulletproof metal and glass zeiss ZK glass? Zeiss is a good investment >no matter what. I agree. But I would point out that my Samyang 12/2 is not made of plastic. --

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

Hmm. Well, what is your personal experience in proof of this allegation? I have used Pentax lenses extensively, as well as lenses from Nikon, Olympus, Canon, and Panasonic amongst others, as well as a number of both Leica and Zeiss lenses. My experience shows me that: Regardless of

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

Which is going to be worth more in 10 years? Plastic samyang lenses or bulletproof metal and glass zeiss ZK glass? Zeiss is a good investment no matter what. On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 12:17 PM, Bipin Gupta wrote: > Sorry Godfrey for mystifying you. > > The last line is pretty

Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

Sorry Godfrey for mystifying you. The last line is pretty clear "go ahead and buy a Zeiss Lens for $ when you can buy similar or better ones for much less". Someone was expounding the Zeiss Lens for Pentax DSLRs. No doubt Zeiss make great lenses. But all I was saying is that you can buy

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

Bipin, Is there some point to this post? I'm mystified. G > On Jan 22, 2017, at 10:44 PM, Bipin Gupta wrote: > > 70 Years or more ago Zeiss and the Germans made good lenses - perhaps > the best - as there were no others making lenses then!!?? > The Russians and the

Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics

70 Years or more ago Zeiss and the Germans made good lenses - perhaps the best - as there were no others making lenses then!!?? The Russians and the Japanese stepped in to slowly match Zeiss and later exceed them. They were followed by the Koreans who made equally good optics. And now the Chinese

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

On 22/1/17, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >I don't have direct evidence for the Zeiss only reviews and reputation. >That said, the Pentax, in fact all Pentax 50mm/55mm* are classic >designs. A bit soft wide open, softer in the corners on film. Stop down >to f4.0 or 5.6 and they

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

I don't have direct evidence for the Zeiss only reviews and reputation. That said, the Pentax, in fact all Pentax 50mm/55mm* are classic designs. A bit soft wide open, softer in the corners on film. Stop down to f4.0 or 5.6 and they become sharp as hell, but I expect you noticed this. This

Re: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

On 22/1/17, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >KEH.com has a ZK 50mm f1.4 T* for a not outrageous price. "A" mount >equivalent. I'd buy it but I'm broke at the moment. How do you think it compares optically to the Pentax M50/1.4 ? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast,

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John Francis wrote: On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 11:41:08AM -0500, John Francis wrote: On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 10:08:46AM +, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 17/12/16, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: Going to full frame, I no longer have a lens for the k1 to fill the niche of my 18-250,

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On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 11:41:08AM -0500, John Francis wrote: > On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 10:08:46AM +, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 17/12/16, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: > > > > >Going to full frame, I no longer have a lens for the k1 to fill the > > >niche of my 18-250, being

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.mitch...@which.net> >Subject: Re: Looking for an ready to carry long ff lens > >If you can live with manual focus, there's the good old 70-210 F4. >I've seen them going for 30-50 GBP. So good value, reasonably fast and >quite compact. > >Chris > >On 18 December 2016 at 20:14,

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length? Surely with the K1 having such a >> good sensor, using what can only ever be an inferior lens (with such a >> large zoom range) is counter-productive? > > > OK, I'm not looking for a full frame equivalent of the 18-250, in a sense I > already have one, the sigma 50-500.

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I don't know. The 70/200 is obviously good and a stop faster than the 60-250, but I already have the latter. I may sell it and the 50-135 some day, but I'm not in a hurry. Paul via phone > On Dec 18, 2016, at 11:25 PM, Larry Colen wrot > 59-145 > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >>

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Alan C wrote: "Interesting. I've found that Nicole's 55-300 is quite pleasantly sharp." I agree but at f8 the 100-300 is just as sharp. Unfortunately, most of the time that I'd be using it would likely be doing things like photographing musicians, in which case I wouldn't want anything

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Paul Stenquist wrote: The 60-260 vignettes a bit on full frame, but It's not enough to trouble me. It's been my go to lens for years now on aps-c and full frame. It's excellent. The 150-450 is astounding. But it's much bigger and heavier. If you're serious about shooting critters, go for

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m: Larry Colen Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 6:03 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Looking for an ready to carry long ff lens Alan C wrote: Having read this thread with interest, I would say the 60-250 is your best bet but it is not cheap. You could add a 1.4x too! Pa

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e- From: Larry Colen > Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 4:33 AM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Looking for an ready to carry long ff lens > > Going to full frame, I no longer have a lens for the k1 to fill the niche of > my 18-250, being reasonably long, if not

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Alan C wrote: Having read this thread with interest, I would say the 60-250 is your best bet but it is not cheap. You could add a 1.4x too! Paul had great success with this combination. I have an FA 100-300 which I used before I acquired an HD 55-300. Despite the glowing reviews for the

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Read this (right down to the end). https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/da--60-250-modification-for-full-frame-56581 Alan C -Original Message- From: Bill Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 5:50 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Looking for an ready to carry long ff lens

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essage- From: Larry Colen Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 4:33 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Looking for an ready to carry long ff lens Going to full frame, I no longer have a lens for the k1 to fill the niche of my 18-250, being reasonably long, if not particularly fast, but will sti

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what the back end looked like. Alan C -Original Message- From: Larry Colen Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 4:33 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Looking for an ready to carry long ff lens Going to full frame, I no longer have a lens for the k1 to fill the niche of my 18-250

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t; Alan C > > -Original Message- From: Larry Colen > Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 4:33 AM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Looking for an ready to carry long ff lens > > > Going to full frame, I no longer have a lens for the k1 to fill the niche of > my 1

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it no better than the under-rated 100-300 which can be had for a song. Alan C -Original Message- From: Larry Colen Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 4:33 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Looking for an ready to carry long ff lens Going to full frame, I no longer have a lens

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