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Yes, but some of the press release material has specifically mentioned the green button. In general, the layout of this camera is closer to that of the D than to the DL or DS. On Sep 14, 2006, at 12:31 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: thanks davedidn't some of the other cameras use the ae-l button for the same purpose? regards, subash On 9/14/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: another query. seeing the dpreview preview of the k10d, which says, The K10D has a KAF2 bayonet lens mount which can take lenses with a KAF2, KAF or KA mount lenses, it also provides an option to use the lens aperture ring, would the K lenses be compatible with the K10D. Yes, but you have to use stop down metering. Because K M lenses don't have an setting A on the aperture ring the current line of bodes don't have the aperture stimulator lever thingy, there is no communication between the body and the lens as to what the lenses aperture is set to. The way Pentax have got around this is to use the green button. When you need to take a meter reading with a K or M lens you press this button and the camera stops down the lens takes the reading. It sounds awkward, but isn't that much of a hassel. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Sample to sample variation occurs. But the Pentax 50mm 1.7 1.8's have always been up there with the best. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Adam Maas wrote: Compared to what? Every fast 50 I've ever used is soft wide open. The examples of the 1.7 I've seen is among the sharpest 50's, even wide open. Maybe a Summicron is sharper wide open, but precious little else is. -Adam P. J. Alling wrote: Even the 1.7 is a bit soft wide open compared to some of the competition , but ultimate sharpness isn't everything after all. Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Like all Pentax normal lenses they're a bit soft wide open, (still Not true for the 1.7. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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hi, i just got myself a K 50/ f 1.2 in very good, almost mint condition, with a hoya 52 mm excel 1b filter thrown in for slightly less than the equivalent of US$ 110. :)) once again, my thanks to everyone who responded to my query... regards, subash On 9/14/06, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sample to sample variation occurs. But the Pentax 50mm 1.7 1.8's have always been up there with the best. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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On 14/9/06, Subash Jeyan, discombobulated, unleashed: i just got myself a K 50/ f 1.2 in very good, almost mint condition, with a hoya 52 mm excel 1b filter thrown in for slightly less than the equivalent of US$ 110. :)) once again, my thanks to everyone who responded to my query... Well done Subash. That's a nice lens. On a Pentax DSLR it will be great for available light portraits, concerts, reportage. You know you can get one in Canon fit? Only one though ;-) http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/mods/k50ineos.html -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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It is. A Pentax-F 50mm 1.4 will probably sell above 200 USD (It's supposed to be among the very best 50mm ever made on this planet). The 50mm F.1:1.2 lens is quite rare and very vaulable. Optically it's said to be quite soft wide open. Perhaps more valuable for collectors than for photographers. I'd prefer a 1.4 lens any day. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Subash Jeyan Sendt: 13. september 2006 16:25 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: advice regarding lens hi, need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. the lens is in very good condition, almost mint, and here in india, it is being offered for the equivalent of US$150. is that a fair price for the lens? in other words, should i be buying it at that price? btw, i am getting myself a k100d next month :) thanks in advance for your advice. regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.3/446 - Release Date: 09/12/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/448 - Release Date: 09/14/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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That is indeed a a K 50/1.2, and it is an excellent price. However, be adviced that it will only work with manual stop-down metering on the K100D. That doesn't bother many of us, but some get the shorts in a bind over having to meter that way. Paul -- Original message -- From: Subash Jeyan [EMAIL PROTECTED] hi, need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. the lens is in very good condition, almost mint, and here in india, it is being offered for the equivalent of US$150. is that a fair price for the lens? in other words, should i be buying it at that price? btw, i am getting myself a k100d next month :) thanks in advance for your advice. regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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YES. - Original Message - From: Subash Jeyan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 10:25 AM Subject: advice regarding lens hi, need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. the lens is in very good condition, almost mint, and here in india, it is being offered for the equivalent of US$150. is that a fair price for the lens? in other words, should i be buying it at that price? btw, i am getting myself a k100d next month :) thanks in advance for your advice. regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Then they are doing something seriously wrong. Dave On 9/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That doesn't bother many of us, but some get the shorts in a bind over having to meter that way. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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hi norman, thanks. i suppose now, i'll have to buy it... :) regards, subash On 9/13/06, Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: YES. - Original Message - From: Subash Jeyan [EMAIL PROTECTED] need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. the lens is in very good condition, almost mint, and here in india, it is being offered for the equivalent of US$150. is that a fair price for the lens? in other words, should i be buying it at that price? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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hi paul, yes, i have read up enough to know that with the M and the K lenses one has to set the aperture manually and that doesn't bother me too much. i was hesitating a little because i remember reading somewhere that the f/1.2 series, though more expensive are not as good optically as the f/1.4 series. thanks again, regards, subash On 9/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is indeed a a K 50/1.2, and it is an excellent price. However, be adviced that it will only work with manual stop-down metering on the K100D. That doesn't bother many of us, but some get the shorts in a bind over having to meter that way. Paul -- Original message -- From: Subash Jeyan [EMAIL PROTECTED] hi, need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Subash Jeyan wrote: hi, need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. the lens is in very good condition, almost mint, and here in india, it is being offered for the equivalent of US$150. is that a fair price for the lens? in other words, should i be buying it at that price? btw, i am getting myself a k100d next month :) thanks in advance for your advice. regards, subash The lens is easily worth twice that. Grab it while you can. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Just don't give morman our phone number, should he ask for it. Trust me, you'll sleep better that way. Dave B Quoting Subash Jeyan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: hi norman, thanks. i suppose now, i'll have to buy it... :) regards, subash On 9/13/06, Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: YES. - Original Message - From: Subash Jeyan [EMAIL PROTECTED] need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. the lens is in very good condition, almost mint, and here in india, it is being offered for the equivalent of US$150. is that a fair price for the lens? in other words, should i be buying it at that price? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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hi adam, got it. first thing i'll do tomorrow... :) thanks, subash On 9/13/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The lens is easily worth twice that. Grab it while you can. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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From what I've seen, I'd say that the 50mm f/1.4 lenses (A, F and FA) outperform the K50/1.2, particularly wide open, but that some users like the K50/1.2's rendering qualities. For that price, if it's in good condition, it's certainly worth buying and experimenting with at least. You can likely re-sell it if you are not satisfied for the same or more money. For myself, I had several 50s and have settled on the FA50/1.4 as the one I kept. I prefer to have at least an A series lens so as to use all the body's exposure modes and decided that AF was an option that posed advantages as well. Godfrey On Sep 13, 2006, at 8:01 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: yes, i have read up enough to know that with the M and the K lenses one has to set the aperture manually and that doesn't bother me too much. i was hesitating a little because i remember reading somewhere that the f/1.2 series, though more expensive are not as good optically as the f/1.4 series. That is indeed a a K 50/1.2, and it is an excellent price. However, be adviced that it will only work with manual stop-down metering on the K100D. That doesn't bother many of us, but some get the shorts in a bind over having to meter that way. need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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hi godfrey, thanks for the inputs. the k50/1.2 is in *very* good condition and i am buying it first thing tomorrow. :) i also found the following thread in dpreview pentax forum very helpful (i wonder if he is here too?): http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=16923028 btw, i also already have an A50/f2 (about US$25). however i'll have to wait to use these as the k100d is not yet available here... regards, subash On 9/13/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From what I've seen, I'd say that the 50mm f/1.4 lenses (A, F and FA) outperform the K50/1.2, particularly wide open, but that some users like the K50/1.2's rendering qualities. For that price, if it's in good condition, it's certainly worth buying and experimenting with at least. You can likely re-sell it if you are not satisfied for the same or more money. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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I have a K50/1.2, and while the results aren't as crisp at wider apertures as my A50/1.4, I still like the lens quite a bit. Focussing ability in low light is, of course, a joy. I have numerous iterations of K-mount 50mm lenses, and they all offer some qualities that are useful. You can't have enough fifties ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey Di From what I've seen, I'd say that the 50mm f/1.4 lenses (A, F and FA) outperform the K50/1.2, particularly wide open, but that some users like the K50/1.2's rendering qualities. For that price, if it's in good condition, it's certainly worth buying and experimenting with at least. You can likely re-sell it if you are not satisfied for the same or more money. For myself, I had several 50s and have settled on the FA50/1.4 as the one I kept. I prefer to have at least an A series lens so as to use all the body's exposure modes and decided that AF was an option that posed advantages as well. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Yeah, but stop it down to f/1.4 and it's just as sharp as any 50/f1.4. Norm From: Godfrey DiGiorgi From what I've seen, I'd say that the 50mm f/1.4 lenses (A, F and FA) outperform the K50/1.2, particularly wide open, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Maybe in India that is a fair price. Here in the US it is a steal. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Subash Jeyan wrote: hi, need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. the lens is in very good condition, almost mint, and here in india, it is being offered for the equivalent of US$150. is that a fair price for the lens? in other words, should i be buying it at that price? btw, i am getting myself a k100d next month :) thanks in advance for your advice. regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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No 1.4 lens out perform a 1.2 wide open. In fact they don't work at 1.2 at all. Usually however the slower lens will be sharper at mid apertures. There are however unit to unit variations in most lenses so a particularly good 1.2 may out preform an average slower lens. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: From what I've seen, I'd say that the 50mm f/1.4 lenses (A, F and FA) outperform the K50/1.2, particularly wide open, but that some users like the K50/1.2's rendering qualities. For that price, if it's in good condition, it's certainly worth buying and experimenting with at least. You can likely re-sell it if you are not satisfied for the same or more money. For myself, I had several 50s and have settled on the FA50/1.4 as the one I kept. I prefer to have at least an A series lens so as to use all the body's exposure modes and decided that AF was an option that posed advantages as well. Godfrey On Sep 13, 2006, at 8:01 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: yes, i have read up enough to know that with the M and the K lenses one has to set the aperture manually and that doesn't bother me too much. i was hesitating a little because i remember reading somewhere that the f/1.2 series, though more expensive are not as good optically as the f/1.4 series. That is indeed a a K 50/1.2, and it is an excellent price. However, be adviced that it will only work with manual stop-down metering on the K100D. That doesn't bother many of us, but some get the shorts in a bind over having to meter that way. need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Those lenses are quite good, and even the K version is usually goes for $200.00+ in reasonable good condition. I'd go for it. Subash Jeyan wrote: hi, need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. the lens is in very good condition, almost mint, and here in india, it is being offered for the equivalent of US$150. is that a fair price for the lens? in other words, should i be buying it at that price? btw, i am getting myself a k100d next month :) thanks in advance for your advice. regards, subash -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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It's easy enough when using a true Zoom or Fixed Focal length lens, (though stop down metering gives bogus results long before I'm uncomfortable shooting hand held at high ISOs). It is truly a PITA when I'm shooting under varying lighting with the Vivitar S1 35-85mm varifocal. Just one more thing to keep track of when adjusting framing, image magnification, and focus, none of which are particularly difficult when I'm using it on an LX or ZX5n in Av, (the MX was a bit more difficult, but still one step less using the D/Ds). I'd just let the camera handle exposure, I could trust it. On the D and Ds I'm always getting a bad exposure or three because the lighting changed and I forgot to hit the green button. Of course under really dim lighting conditions I just set the camera on Av and shoot wide open anyway. That's just the worst case, if it worked properly with K lenses it would work properly with the VS1. David Savage wrote: Then they are doing something seriously wrong. Dave On 9/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That doesn't bother many of us, but some get the shorts in a bind over having to meter that way. -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Like all Pentax normal lenses they're a bit soft wide open, (still sharp enough in my opinion), they get much sharper stopped down a couple of stops. The f1.2 is much sharper than the f1.4 at f1.2 however. Subash Jeyan wrote: hi paul, yes, i have read up enough to know that with the M and the K lenses one has to set the aperture manually and that doesn't bother me too much. i was hesitating a little because i remember reading somewhere that the f/1.2 series, though more expensive are not as good optically as the f/1.4 series. thanks again, regards, subash On 9/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is indeed a a K 50/1.2, and it is an excellent price. However, be adviced that it will only work with manual stop-down metering on the K100D. That doesn't bother many of us, but some get the shorts in a bind over having to meter that way. Paul -- Original message -- From: Subash Jeyan [EMAIL PROTECTED] hi, need a little bit of advice regarding a lens. just came across what looks like a pentax k/f1.2. it just says SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50 mm and from the very helpful bojidar dimitrov's k-mount lenses page, it seems to be the k/f1.2. -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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On 13/9/06, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: Just don't give morman our phone number, should he ask for it. Trust me, you'll sleep better that way. LOL Seconded. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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On 13/9/06, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: Just don't give morman our phone number, should he ask for it. Trust me, you'll sleep better that way. A reminder: http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/spare2.html Let it load. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Like all Pentax normal lenses they're a bit soft wide open, (still Not true for the 1.7. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Even the 1.7 is a bit soft wide open compared to some of the competition , but ultimate sharpness isn't everything after all. Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Like all Pentax normal lenses they're a bit soft wide open, (still Not true for the 1.7. Kostas -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Compared to what? Every fast 50 I've ever used is soft wide open. The examples of the 1.7 I've seen is among the sharpest 50's, even wide open. Maybe a Summicron is sharper wide open, but precious little else is. -Adam P. J. Alling wrote: Even the 1.7 is a bit soft wide open compared to some of the competition , but ultimate sharpness isn't everything after all. Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Like all Pentax normal lenses they're a bit soft wide open, (still Not true for the 1.7. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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thanks to each and everyone who has responded in this thread. another query. seeing the dpreview preview of the k10d, which says, The K10D has a KAF2 bayonet lens mount which can take lenses with a KAF2, KAF or KA mount lenses, it also provides an option to use the lens aperture ring, would the K lenses be compatible with the K10D. thanks again, regards, subash On 9/13/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a K50/1.2, and while the results aren't as crisp at wider apertures as my A50/1.4, I still like the lens quite a bit. Focussing ability in low light is, of course, a joy. I have numerous iterations of K-mount 50mm lenses, and they all offer some qualities that are useful. You can't have enough fifties ;-)) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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At 11:53 AM 14/09/2006, Subash Jeyan wrote: thanks to each and everyone who has responded in this thread. another query. seeing the dpreview preview of the k10d, which says, The K10D has a KAF2 bayonet lens mount which can take lenses with a KAF2, KAF or KA mount lenses, it also provides an option to use the lens aperture ring, would the K lenses be compatible with the K10D. Yes, but you have to use stop down metering. Because K M lenses don't have an setting A on the aperture ring the current line of bodes don't have the aperture stimulator lever thingy, there is no communication between the body and the lens as to what the lenses aperture is set to. The way Pentax have got around this is to use the green button. When you need to take a meter reading with a K or M lens you press this button and the camera stops down the lens takes the reading. It sounds awkward, but isn't that much of a hassel. HTH, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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thanks davedidn't some of the other cameras use the ae-l button for the same purpose? regards, subash On 9/14/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: another query. seeing the dpreview preview of the k10d, which says, The K10D has a KAF2 bayonet lens mount which can take lenses with a KAF2, KAF or KA mount lenses, it also provides an option to use the lens aperture ring, would the K lenses be compatible with the K10D. Yes, but you have to use stop down metering. Because K M lenses don't have an setting A on the aperture ring the current line of bodes don't have the aperture stimulator lever thingy, there is no communication between the body and the lens as to what the lenses aperture is set to. The way Pentax have got around this is to use the green button. When you need to take a meter reading with a K or M lens you press this button and the camera stops down the lens takes the reading. It sounds awkward, but isn't that much of a hassel. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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At 12:31 PM 14/09/2006, Subash Jeyan wrote: thanks davedidn't some of the other cameras use the ae-l button for the same purpose? regards, subash Yes the did. But I have the *istD, so that's how I think of it ;-) Dave On 9/14/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, but you have to use stop down metering. Because K M lenses don't have an setting A on the aperture ring the current line of bodes don't have the aperture stimulator lever thingy, there is no communication between the body and the lens as to what the lenses aperture is set to. The way Pentax have got around this is to use the green button. When you need to take a meter reading with a K or M lens you press this button and the camera stops down the lens takes the reading. It sounds awkward, but isn't that much of a hassel. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: advice regarding lens
Many of us use our K lenses with the DSLR bodies. The K10D will work in just the same manner with K lenses - IOW, it's just fine. Shel [Original Message] From: Subash Jeyan another query. seeing the dpreview preview of the k10d, which says, The K10D has a KAF2 bayonet lens mount which can take lenses with a KAF2, KAF or KA mount lenses, it also provides an option to use the lens aperture ring, would the K lenses be compatible with the K10D. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
