Re: FA 100/2.8 Macro Questions

2001-08-27 Thread David S.
The drag of the clamp is also greater when the lens is pointed down. David S. - 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 .

Re: FA 100/2.8 Macro Questions

2001-08-27 Thread Mark D.
From: John Mustarde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Try rotating the focus ring with the clamp off, then > with it on. The focus ring should be spin very freely > with the clamp off, but have a definite manual focus > like resistance with the clamp on. Ah yes, now I sense the drag. It was a little too sub

Re: FA 100/2.8 Macro Questions

2001-08-27 Thread John Mustarde
On Mon, 27 Aug 2001 18:50:18 -0700, you wrote: The clamp knob adds drag to the focus ring. Try rotating the focus ring with the clamp off, then with it on. The focus ring should be spin very freely with the clamp off, but have a definite manual focus like resistance with the clamp on. Keep the

FA 100/2.8 Macro Questions

2001-08-27 Thread Mark D.
Hey Folks, I've got a couple of questions about the FA 100/2.8 Macro. Well first off, I ordered an F 100/2.8 Macro from KEH in EX condition. What they sent was an FA 100/2.8 Macro in EX. Not bad for $235 eh? Anyways, how does the "clamp" feature work? It's my understanding that it's supposed to