smc PENTAX-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED [IF] Fisheye zoom story

2006-12-15 Thread Roman
http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20061215141746 ^^^ A hands on fisheye-zoom... -- new photos ever so often... http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: smc PENTAX-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED [IF] Fisheye zoom story

2006-12-15 Thread P. J. Alling
I don't think that's CA, I've got a 12mm Asuma, (1960's-1970's Sigma), fisheye that has plenty of CA. What you're pointing to looks more like digital bloom. Roman wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20061215141746 ^^^ A hands on fisheye-zoom... -- Things should be made as simple

Re: SMC-DA 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 fisheye-zoom and super macro

2006-11-27 Thread David Savage
Har! Dave On 11/27/06, Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 26 Nov 2006, David Savage wrote: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/IMGP5038.jpg I would see a doctor right away. http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/IMGP4979.jpg Custom-made? Kostas -- PDML

SMC-DA 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 fisheye-zoom and super macro

2006-11-26 Thread Roman
closeups with fisheye zoom, but I'm not sure it'd focus this close. Ideas appreciated Roman. -- new photos ever so often... http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: SMC-DA 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 fisheye-zoom and super macro

2006-11-26 Thread David Savage
that motorized AF can focus as close as 1 inch (2.5cm). Can anyone please confirm this from their own experience. Such close macro would give dramatic perspective to a macro closeups with fisheye zoom, but I'm not sure it'd focus this close. Ideas appreciated Roman. -- new photos ever so often

Re: SMC-DA 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 fisheye-zoom and super macro

2006-11-26 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Roman Subject: SMC-DA 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 fisheye-zoom and super macro In technical specification closest focus distance is 14centimeters but in Photodo forums there was posting stated that motorized AF can focus as close as 1 inch (2.5cm). Can anyone please

Re: SMC-DA 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 fisheye-zoom and super macro

2006-11-26 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Sun, 26 Nov 2006, David Savage wrote: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/IMGP5038.jpg I would see a doctor right away. http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/IMGP4979.jpg Custom-made? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

New Pentax “A fisheye zoom.” 17–2 8mm f/3.5–4.5 AF

2006-09-12 Thread Roman
lThere has been much kudos on Pentax Lenses lately but here it is, PopPhoto on Pentax new SLR lenses http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/2861/slr-world-class-glass.html -- home http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: New Pentax “A fisheye zoom.” 17–28mm f/3.5–4.5 AF

2006-09-12 Thread Thibouille
There's nothing new here, huh ... 2006/9/12, Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: lThere has been much kudos on Pentax Lenses lately but here it is, PopPhoto on Pentax new SLR lenses http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/2861/slr-world-class-glass.html -- home http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML

Re: New Pentax “A fisheye zoom.” 17 –28mm f/3.5–4.5 AF

2006-09-12 Thread Adam Maas
Roman wrote: lThere has been much kudos on Pentax Lenses lately but here it is, PopPhoto on Pentax new SLR lenses http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/2861/slr-world-class-glass.html That would be the lens the 10-17 Fisheye Zoom replaced in the lineup. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-20 Thread Toine
. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Toine [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19. mars 2006 21:42 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission While pixelpeeping I can see this fringing or CA on every lens on my D

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
: Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission While pixelpeeping I can see this fringing or CA on every lens on my D. Including the 16-45. I stopped pixelpeeping (100% zoom) and now I'm very happy with my lenses :) If I could afford it, I would buy a 10-14. Toine On 3/5/06, Peter Fairweather

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 5 Mar 2006 at 7:42, Peter Fairweather wrote: http://www.pentax.fr/_fr/photo/lenses/index.php?photoproductsgruppe=68produkt=1795 Try Photo 3, terrible CA in the tree on the left Not good enough for the money I feel I agree it's pretty bad but it's also the only game in town, using the

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-19 Thread Toine
to using the old fisheye zoom on my Z1p in Barcelona and was delighted with the results. This made me even keener on the new one for my DS, however the French Pentax site provided an antidote! http://www.pentax.fr/_fr/photo/lenses/index.php?photoproductsgruppe=68produkt=1795 Try Photo 3, terrible

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-19 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Toine Subject: Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission While pixelpeeping I can see this fringing or CA on every lens on my D. Including the 16-45. I stopped pixelpeeping (100% zoom) and now I'm very happy with my lenses :) If I could afford it, I

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
with my lenses :) If I could afford it, I would buy a 10-14. Toine On 3/5/06, Peter Fairweather [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally got round to using the old fisheye zoom on my Z1p in Barcelona and was delighted with the results. This made me even keener on the new one for my DS, however the French

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 19 Mar 2006 at 16:48, Paul Stenquist wrote: In my experience, fringing and CA are two different things. Fringing is immune to the CA fix in the PSCS converter. What is displayed on the French Pentax site appears to be fringing. It seems to be common to all digital cameras when

RE: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-19 Thread Tim Øsleby
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission While pixelpeeping I can see this fringing or CA on every lens on my D. Including the 16-45. I stopped pixelpeeping (100% zoom) and now I'm very happy with my lenses :) If I could afford it, I would buy a 10

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-19 Thread Christian
Tim Øsleby wrote: Pixelpeeping is a perversion ;-) Is it more or less perverse than measurebating? :-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net

RE: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-19 Thread Tim Øsleby
Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20. mars 2006 01:51 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission Tim Øsleby wrote: Pixelpeeping is a perversion ;-) Is it more

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
experience that the 12-24 is quite excellent, as are the other DA lenses I own. Paul On Mar 5, 2006, at 2:42 AM, Peter Fairweather wrote: I finally got round to using the old fisheye zoom on my Z1p in Barcelona and was delighted with the results. This made me even keener on the new one for my DS

Re: new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-05 Thread Mishka
On Mar 5, 2006, at 2:42 AM, Peter Fairweather wrote: I finally got round to using the old fisheye zoom on my Z1p in Barcelona and was delighted with the results. This made me even keener on the new one for my DS, however the French Pentax site provided an antidote! http://www.pentax.fr

new fisheye zoom problems LBA in remission

2006-03-04 Thread Peter Fairweather
I finally got round to using the old fisheye zoom on my Z1p in Barcelona and was delighted with the results. This made me even keener on the new one for my DS, however the French Pentax site provided an antidote! http://www.pentax.fr/_fr/photo/lenses/index.php?photoproductsgruppe=68produkt=1795

F 17-28 fisheye zoom discovery

2006-01-13 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Thought I would share this... I was planning on selling my F 17-28 fisheye zoom today on ebay so I took it with me to work to photograph and write a description. I've been missing its capabilities since going digital so I just had to try to find a reason for keeping it. So I thought to myself

Re: F 17-28 fisheye zoom discovery

2006-01-13 Thread Jostein
Very interesting. How will this lens cope with the longer registry distance of medF cameras? Jostein Quoting Krisjanis Linkevics [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thought I would share this... I was planning on selling my F 17-28 fisheye zoom today on ebay so I took it with me to work to photograph

Re: F 17-28 fisheye zoom discovery

2006-01-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Krisjanis Linkevics [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I was planning on selling my F 17-28 fisheye zoom today on ebay so I took it with me to work to photograph and write a description. I've been missing its capabilities since going digital so I just had to try

FS friday: SMC-F 17-28 3.5-4.5 fisheye zoom

2005-10-06 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
KEH LN to EX+ (original box and everything, slight wear, perfect glass) shipping from Latvia (EU) or from Los Angeles (a colleague of mine can take it there and then ship it or hand it over) reserve price 250$ will consider all offers buyer pays shipping Krisjanis

Re:FS: F 17-28 Fisheye Zoom

2005-07-07 Thread Jay Taylor
-0700 Selling my F 17-28/3.5-4.5 Fisheye zoom lens.

FS: F 17-28 Fisheye Zoom

2005-07-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Selling my F 17-28/3.5-4.5 Fisheye zoom lens. It is in KEH EX+ condition. Comes with original caps. Hard to find on Ebay for pricing. There is one with a BIN of $500. Focus Camera lists new for $445. BH and Adorama don't list it. This is a very unique lens that has no similar model from

Re: FS: F 17-28 Fisheye Zoom

2005-07-06 Thread Daniel Matyola
i have this lens, and I like it very much. -- Original Message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 16:11:44 -0700 Selling my F 17-28/3.5-4.5 Fisheye zoom lens. It is in KEH EX+ condition. Comes

RE: Sunday FS: Pentax fisheye zoom

2005-04-06 Thread Jens Bladt
zoom Sorry about the Sunday FS (as opposed to FS Friday). I haven't used my SMC Pentax-F 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye zoom lately, so I decided its time to make room in my bag for something else. Its listed as of right now on eBay at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7505848119 I

Re: Sunday FS: Pentax fisheye zoom

2005-04-06 Thread David Oswald
Jens Bladt wrote regarding Sunday FS: Pentax fisheye zoom: I think I noticed this lens at ebay. Isn't it USA only? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7505848119 My auction specifies USA only, but I've had two inquiries from Canada, and have agreed to ship there. While I'm

Sunday FS: Pentax fisheye zoom

2005-04-03 Thread David Oswald
Sorry about the Sunday FS (as opposed to FS Friday). I haven't used my SMC Pentax-F 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye zoom lately, so I decided its time to make room in my bag for something else. Its listed as of right now on eBay at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7505848119 I

Re: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-31 Thread David Savage
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS? Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:41:11 +0200 This list is really very nice! With a few mails, even my un-asked questions are answered! Thanks, you all.

Re: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-31 Thread Pat White
Dave S asked: Is that the super hero cape or the nurses uniform cape? g Pat responds: You have super-nurses? Send me one!!! (Never seen a nurse in a cape.) Pat White

Re: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-31 Thread Jim Apilado
Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS? Resent-From: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Resent-Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 14:30:41 -0500 Dave S asked: Is that the super hero cape or the nurses uniform cape? g Pat responds: You have super-nurses? Send me one!!! (Never seen a nurse in a cape.) Pat

Re: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-31 Thread Kenneth Waller
They use to wear nursing caps, too. I know one, that wears a nursing bra. Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: Jim Apilado [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 31, 2005 2:49 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS? Nurses in capes

How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-30 Thread Joe
Dear group, I love my fisheye zoom on my Z-1. But how will it perform on my future *ist DS? Who has experience? Greetings Jos

Re: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Joe, It will perform ok. You lose some of the dramatic wideness and the lens is not overly sharp to begin with. I find that I almost always use the DA 16-45 instead. Here are a few shots from the fisheye zoom taken at wedding I did last Saturday. All were shot in available light

Re: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I've found it very useful on my * ist D, so I assume it would word as well o the DS. Joe wrote: Dear group, I love my fisheye zoom on my Z-1. But how will it perform on my future *ist DS? Who has experience? Greetings Jos

Re: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-30 Thread Mark Cassino
pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 3:34 PM Subject: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS? Dear group, I love my fisheye zoom on my Z-1. But how will it perform on my future *ist DS? Who has experience? Greetings Jos

Re: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-30 Thread Joseph Tainter
Dear group, I love my fisheye zoom on my Z-1. But how will it perform on my future *ist DS? Who has experience? Greetings Jos --- Keep in mind that there is a DA 10-20 fisheye forthcoming. It will do for the APS-C sensor what the FA 17-28 did for 35 mm. I am awaiting it. Joe

RE: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-30 Thread Joe
This list is really very nice! With a few mails, even my un-asked questions are answered! Thanks, you all.

RE: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS?

2005-03-30 Thread Tom C
Joe, People often fail to recogonize us when we're not wearing our capes. :) Tom C. From: Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: How performs Pentax fisheye zoom 17-28 on *ist DS? Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:41:11 +0200 This list is really

Fisheye zoom: was DA14mm - why so large and heavy?

2004-08-15 Thread Nenad Djurdjevic
fun I suppose. I still believe Pentax however, when they say (in the owners' manual) that the 5.7-16mm fisheye zoom lens on my Optio 43WR is equivalent to 37 - 104mm in 35mm format. Now, I know that there are those who will shrug their shoulders and shake their heads in disbelief at my

FS: on eBay SMC F 17-28 fisheye zoom

2003-09-22 Thread Eric Edvalson
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItemsinclude=0userid=ericsktbrdrsort=3rows=25since=-1rd=1 17-28mm SMC Fisheye Zoom, and some stuff you may not be interested in link above... :) Also, not on ebay, I have one of the Xray proof film pouches that holds ~20 rolls. Make offer

Re: Fisheye zoom

2003-09-10 Thread Mark Cassino
At 11:55 AM 9/9/2003 +, Paul Delcour wrote: Anyone have any experience with this Pentax fish-eye zoom? I'd like a fish-eye and am doubting between the prime and the zoom. I already have a Tokina 17mm/3.5 super wide angle and need more width. It's not my most used lens, but I do use this from

Re: Fisheye zoom

2003-09-09 Thread Joseph Tainter
Paul, several of us own the F 17-28 fisheye. It is quite a fun lens. If you don't need the zoom, an alternative that is sharper and less expensive is the Russian Zenitar 16 mm. f2.8 fisheye. It is available in both K and M42 mounts. It does not have the A setting, though, and likely never

RE: Fisheye zoom

2003-09-09 Thread josvdh
Paul wrote: I considered a fish-eye zoom, but then the distortion is always there. Hi Paul, What do you mean with distortion? I have the FA17-28 zoom, but I only notice the fisheye distortion that should be there. Groeten, Jos

Re: Fisheye zoom

2003-09-09 Thread Paul Delcour
PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 11:34:51 -0600 To: pdml [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fisheye zoom Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Resent-Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 13:32:47 -0400 Paul, several of us own the F 17-28 fisheye. It is quite a fun lens. If you don't need

RE: New FAJ 18-35 full frame? and use of Fisheye Zoom

2003-02-26 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: Paul Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Yep great, just want i wanted and even slower wide angle zoom! Wheres the 18-35/2.8! I agree, though a cheap wide zoom will probably sell very well for them. You don't often hear the complaint here about a 2.8 version,

Re: New FAJ 18-35 full frame? and use of Fisheye Zoom

2003-02-26 Thread Peter Alling
or not? If not, then wont these FAJ lenses not be useable in AE and Manual modes on the MZ-S? Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: Rüdiger Neumann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 8:23 AM Subject: New FAJ 18-35 full frame? and use of Fisheye Zoom Hallo, it seems

Fw: for sale pentax fisheye zoom and more k2, kx

2002-10-30 Thread jellymaster
- Original Message - From: jellymaster [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 11:04 PM Subject: for sale pentax fisheye zoom and more k2, kx pentax 17-28mm fisheye zoom $400us K2 mint $170us KX with 50mm lens $170us or nearest offer email off list

FS: NIB 17-20 fisheye zoom from retailer

2002-08-16 Thread Chris Brogden
The lens in question is the SMC Pentax-F 17-28mm f3.5-4.5 fisheye zoom. Here's the situation... the store I work for, Don's Photo, ordered one of these in for a customer who changed his mind about taking it. Now we have to get rid of it, and Winnipeg is too small of a market to do that easily

Re: Pentax fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions)

2002-03-17 Thread Joseph Tainter
Nice shots, Mark. You used the fisheye well on the Kalamazoo Courthouse shot - fisheye distortion nicely controlled. Joe - 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: Pentax fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions)

2002-03-16 Thread Bruce Dayton
Bernd, Here is the fisheye zoom showing fisheye effect : http://pug.komkon.org/01sep/bkdpug.html Here is the fisheye zoom zoomed in some with less effect : http://pug.komkon.org/01jul/bkdpug.html Bruce Dayton Saturday, March 16, 2002, 6:18:20 AM, you wrote: FS I wonder if anyone of you

Re: Pentax fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions)

2002-03-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
Nice photos both, Bruce. I recall admiring them when those PUGs came out. Joe - 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[2]: Pentax fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions)

2002-03-16 Thread Bruce Dayton
Joe, Thanks. I hope that they illustrate the properties of the fisheye zoom lens well. Bruce Saturday, March 16, 2002, 1:03:27 PM, you wrote: JT Nice photos both, Bruce. I recall admiring them when those PUGs came JT out. JT Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pentax fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions)

2002-03-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mark Cassino Subject: Re: Pentax fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions) I thought this one was in the PUG but I don't find it in my listing. From my website: http://www.markcassino.com/feature/0101f.htm Hi Mark; Its at: http

Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-06-10 Thread Mark Cassino
: Mark Cassino To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 12:04 AM Subject: Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 You can't use filters at all with the 17-28mm fisheye zoom. the front has a little build in hood and no facility to attach a filter, there is no rear filter

Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-06-10 Thread Pål Jensen
1:18 AM Subject: Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 - Original Message - From: Pål Jensen Subject: Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 Well you can tape filters in place :-) Actually on closer inspection what looks like filter

Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-06-09 Thread Pål Jensen
: Saturday, June 09, 2001 11:13 PM Subject: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 I'm wanting to get a wide angle zoom for landscapes and other such things and I came across these two lenses. The only thing at the moment that is stopping me is I love to use

Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-06-09 Thread Rapture
deal for a zoom? I was just wondering about the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 and if there is filters that are made for this lens. I am pretty sure that it has no internel filters but perhaps small filters to attach to the back maybe? If any one who owns this lens or who is familiar

Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-06-09 Thread Mark Cassino
You can't use filters at all with the 17-28mm fisheye zoom. the front has a little build in hood and no facility to attach a filter, there is no rear filter holder either. It's still a fun lens. - MCC At 03:13 PM 6/9/01 -0600, you wrote: I was just wondering about the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm

Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-06-09 Thread Pål Jensen
Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 You can't use filters at all with the 17-28mm fisheye zoom. the front has a little build in hood and no facility to attach a filter, there is no rear filter holder either. It's still a fun lens.- MCCAt 03:13 PM 6/9/01 -0600, you wrote: I was just wondering about

Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-06-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Pål Jensen Subject: Re: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 Well you can tape filters in place :-) Actually on closer inspection what looks like filter threads aren't... How big is the rear element on that lens? The reason why I ask os

Re: Experience w/ SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-04-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
one sweet lens. Bruce Dayton Sacramento, CA - Original Message - From: Ed Dombek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 6:12 AM Subject: Experience w/ SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 I was playing around with this lens

Re: Experience w/ SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-04-27 Thread John Francis
Ed Dombek wrote: I was playing around with this lens yesterday at a local shop and am seriously considering purchasing it. Can anyone relate their expeience with it? I could save a whole bunch of money and go with the Sigma or Phoenix but haven't ever used third party lenses. Comments?

Re: Experience w/ SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5

2001-04-27 Thread Albano_Garcia
This zoom distorts thru all the range? I thought it went from fisheye distortion at 17mm thru (almost at least) rectilinear 28mm. I also thought a lot in this zoom, but recently I bought a K 17 mm 4, and I already have a 20mm Tak and an A 28mm 2.8, so I think I don't need it. And it's not