Vs: Getting better lenses for my MZ5?
IMO Pentax 3.5-4.5/24-90 AF is a very, very good lens, but a bit expensive, though. Useful focal length range. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Rob Geraghty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Päivä: 03. marraskuuta 2001 1:21 Aihe: Getting better lenses for my MZ5? OK, maybe not the very best because I doubt I can afford them. But I would like to get one or two *better* lenses for my MZ5 (ZX5 to those of you in the USA). I've noticed there's a significant difference in sharpness between the Sigma f3.5-5.6 28-80 FA zoom and the old Chinon f1.9 50mm K mount lens (circa 1981). The 50mm is much sharper, although it has some chromatic aberration which is disappointing - but then it's a cheap lens. It's frustrating to buy an expensive film like Fuji Provia 100F and not get the most out of it. I've been trying to figure out what the sharpest lens might be that I'd get the most use out of. The Pentax 50mm lenses get a very good rating at www.photodo.com, and it's a useful general purpose focal length. I'm think that perhaps two lenses might be better - one for portraiture around 100mm and another for landscapes around 28mm. My original idea was to get a 17-35mm zoom two go with the two existing zooms (28-80 and 70-300) to cover the most focal lengths with the fewest lenses, but sharpness has become an issue. I've really noticed the difference between lenses when scanning the film at 2700dpi. So far, the Pentax f3.5 100mm lens and the Pentax f1.7 50mm lenses look like good value. Maybe for wide angle, the Pentax f2.8 28mm or f2 24mm? Any thoughts? Rob PS Apologies if this is a FAQ - - 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: Getting better lenses for my MZ5?
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any Pentax 50mm lens is very good. Some are better than others. If your pockets are deep enough, get the 77mm LTD. If you don't think you can afford it, try to find a way to afford it anyway. Hm. US$650 from BH. Plus I have to get it back to Australia. I'll think about it, but I could get both the 28mm f2.8 and the 50mm f1.7 for less. :-7 (thinks) Do I want to get *really* serious about modelling photography or portraiture... Thanks for the suggestions! Rob - 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: Meer cats - was: November PUG bis
oh yesss! i think i do remember it from the Lion king :-)) never knew there was a raw model though. i'd just love to see them.. i wonder if there are any meer cats in Israel. i'll check it out! thanks for that delightful bit of information Frank Daphne - 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]: Meer cats - was: November PUG bis
Hi, watch them online: http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/nature/meerkat.shtml --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Saturday, November 03, 2001, 11:27:58 AM, you wrote: oh yesss! i think i do remember it from the Lion king :-)) never knew there was a raw model though. i'd just love to see them.. i wonder if there are any meer cats in Israel. i'll check it out! thanks for that delightful bit of information Frank Daphne - 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: Getting better lenses for my MZ5?
- Original Message - From: Rob Geraghty Subject: Re: Getting better lenses for my MZ5? William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any Pentax 50mm lens is very good. Some are better than others. If your pockets are deep enough, get the 77mm LTD. If you don't think you can afford it, try to find a way to afford it anyway. Hm. US$650 from BH. Plus I have to get it back to Australia. I'll think about it, but I could get both the 28mm f2.8 and the 50mm f1.7 for less. :-7 (thinks) Do I want to get *really* serious about modelling photography or portraiture... Hmmm, 50mm + 28mm = 78mm, which is a bit more than the 77!! HAR!! Truthfully, I don't like the 77 as a portrait lens in a lot of situations. It is just too good. Where it really shines is as a general purpose (long) standard lens. It is incredibly sharp and contrasty through it's entire f stop range, and has just about the smoothest bokeh I have seen. This allows for an almost 3 dimensional look to pictures made with the lens, as the in focus subject virtually jumps off the out of focus background. The short telephoto allows for picking details out of the scene better than the 50mm focal length as well. I prefer short telephotos to any other focal range. My typical walk about lens is almost always a short telephoto. For myself, the 77 is not about being serious about modelling or portraiture (I am primarily a large format landscape type) but about the art and craft of photography. I think everyone should have at least one really good lens if they can manage it. Having a really good lens in the focal range you are most comfortable working in is a dream come true. As an aside, my favourite large format lens (and the first one I reach for almost all the time) is the Nikkor W 210mm f/5.6. This has about the same field of view as the 77mm (technically it is slightly wider). William Robb - 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: ebay seller's tale
Unfortunately for us (and for the people interested) we don't have such in Argentina (South America). As I've posted earlier I have lots of things for sale (list attached) and nobody seems interested in buying or trading with people around here (no luck at all at eBay). Rgds. Martin www.martintrucco.com.ar/english.htm Pentax-M 100 2.8 Pentax-M 15 3.5 www.martintrucco.com.ar/15A.jpg www.martintrucco.com.ar/15B.jpg www.martintrucco.com.ar/15C.jpg Asahi Pentax Bellows II with slide copier and both kits of mounts www.martintrucco.com.ar/fuelleA.jpg www.martintrucco.com.ar/fuelleB.jpg www.martintrucco.com.ar/fuelleC.jpg Pentax-M 400 5.6 manual diaphragm www.martintrucco.com.ar/400A.jpg www.martintrucco.com.ar/400B.jpg Pentax-M 50 1.4 Pentax-A 28 2.8 Mamiya 60 2.8 Macro 1:1 (Pentax M42 screwmount). Sigma 24 2.8 (Pentax-A) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Viernes, 02 de Noviembre de 2001 03:29 p.m. Subject: Re: ebay seller's tale Cotty others, for future reference - we have a Japanese bank account for just such an occasion. The buyer uses the money transfer system (although cheques are written, they appear to be uncommon) to send their funds to our account. We call the bank (they won't notify abroad) to ensure the funds are in place. Then the goods are shipped from UK - Japan is the single biggest market for the 40mm, and other rare Pentax optics. I will work out an appropriate commission let you know. Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter - 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 . - 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 .
Change of email
I'm switching ISPs, so this is my new address... Thanks! Nick - 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 .
Last chance on SMC Super Takumars
FYI, These auctions end tonight. For info or to bid go to: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/JCO_AUCT.HTM Items for Sale by jco (514) Item Start End Price Title High Bidder / Status 1289286869 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 15:57:19 $164.01 Asahi Pentax 300mm F4 SMC Takumar Lens budpuzzle (82) 1289287561 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:01:23 $31.99 Asahi Pentax 28mm F3.5 SMC Takumar Lens narco45 (9) 1289289254 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:05:30 $26.00 Asahi Pentax 135mm F3.5 SMC Takumar Lens [EMAIL PROTECTED] (86) 1289290870 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:11:28 $187.50 Asahi Pentax 85mm F1.8 SMC Takumar Lens [EMAIL PROTECTED] (33) 1289293002 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:15:34 $161.51 Asahi Pentax 24mm F3.5 SMC Takumar Lens mabie_todd (94) 1289294380 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:19:39 $35.00 Asahi Pentax 35mm F3.5 SMC Takumar Lens mabie_todd (94) 1289295920 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:23:48 $46.55 Asahi Pentax 105mm F2.8 SMC Takumar Lens empirefier (11) 1289297320 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:27:56 $64.00 Asahi Pentax 135mm F2.5 SMC Takumar Lens leftylopez (127) 1289300409 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:36:39 $57.00 Asahi Pentax 105mm F2.8 Super - Takumar Lens narco45 (9) 1289302113 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:40:41 $14.99 Asahi Pentax 135mm F3.5 Takumar Lens No Bids Yet 1289303318 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:44:47 $61.00 Asahi Pentax 150mm F4 Super - Takumar Lens treepropagator (48) 1289305011 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:48:54 $145.50 Asahi Pentax 85mm F1.9 Super - Takumar Lens pinco1 (8) 1289306697 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:53:03 $9.99 Asahi Pentax 28mm F3.5 Super - Takumar Lens ddbiker (53) 1289308399 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 16:57:12 $32.00 Asahi Pentax 200mm F4 Super - Takumar Lens narco45 (9) 1289310181 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 17:01:18 $36.00 Asahi Pentax 28mm F3.5 Super - Takumar Lens narco45 (9) 1289312292 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 17:05:23 $53.25 Asahi Pentax 50mm F4 SMC MACRO Takumar Lens narco45 (9) 1289314690 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 17:09:31 $10.50 Asahi Pentax 55mm F2 SMC Takumar Lens mabie_todd (94) 1289316848 Oct-24-01 Nov-03-01 17:13:36 $16.00 Asahi Pentax 35mm F3.5 Super - Takumar Lens gmcb4me (220) 1290460842 Oct-27-01 Nov-03-01 19:00:52 $37.79 Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic SLR with Lens hvac1950 (3) 1291776732 Oct-31-01 Nov-07-01 02:35:07 $2.25 Asahi Pentax Autobellows unit - Screwmount . [EMAIL PROTECTED] (310) JCO - 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: Outback
Bill Robb wrote, in part: Outback is a desciptive term of anywhere in Australia where there is -- err u, well nothing really. If you can find a big city (any city will do) on the map of Australia, that aint the outback. Pretty much everywhere else is. We've got it in spades, your friends won't miss it!! I know this doesn't help you much Outback is where I tie up the dawg, burn perfectly good steaks, and grow dandelions. Ohio Lon - 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: Photoflo Alternative?
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Photoflo Alternative? Is there something better than Photflo for providing streak-free (and perhaps faster) drying of 35mm negatives? Methyl Hydrate. It displaces the water and dries very quickly. Don't use it near pilot lights. William Robb - 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: FW: What your favourite photo?
Karasch, John wrote: What's the PDML Handbook? The PDML handbook is an edited version of Bill Cassleberry's posts here. You must be willing to use Spotmatic lenses, on, say, a SuperProgram to understand it. It helps if you know what a BOW WOW lens is. -ok ok ok ok, a little more accurate: Grin. Someone wrote that we should all refer to ONE reference book to back up our natterings here. It won't happen. Such is not the nature of this list. -Lon - 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 .
November PUG favourites
I had a chance to sit through the Nov. PUG tonight, and so here's my list of the one's that jumped off the screen, slapped me in the face, spotted my glass of wine and took a cheeky gulp, pinched my lady's bum, slapped me again, and disappeared back onto the screen... San Francisco, 9/11/2001 by Jaun Buhler A fantastic shot with great composition and lovely elements, notably the face and the newspaper. Well presented with good contrast, just the way I like 'em. Well done. My runner-up for best shot of the month. Love Saves the Day Ann Sanfedele The caption says it is two seperate pics, but the garish colour works very well as one image. Looks like a store window until you realise the relative sizes are wrong, but could the dolls be much closer than the phone user? Intriguing and teasing. Smart work. Pickering Fog David J Brooks Pleasing landscape, I coulda done with it even wider to get more trees on the left and the building on the right, but then the sun would have shrunk. You can't have everything! Nice example, nice serene feeling. Hotel at Guadelupe Joseph Tainter The colour! The colour! I could reach into that blue sky and cut my hand on it. Nice composition. The plug in the background completes the setup well. Holiday Sunrise Bob Sullivan Very pleasing image that conveys just the right feeling that Bob, I'm sure, wanted. Cracking shot. Docked in Paradise Thomas Cakalic (spellchecker gave me 'cakewalk' on your name!') I wasn't keen at first because I like a bit of symmetry, I do. But then I realised the rocks in the water do a good balance for the half-canoes on the right. The colours and shapes make up good ground too, so I ended up admiring it. Saint Peace M'rcio Rahal Nice collection of well-observed shapes. Bell, cross, white pointy roofs with a deep blue sky, what more is needed to tell the story? Nice. Support Mick Maguire Superb study of the bridge support, great shapes and textures. Good tonal range, everything from the deepest black to the brightest white. Harsh contrast that adds to the gritty feeling. Rose Above It D Glenn Arthur Jr This pic grows on me the more I look at it. Not technically perfect by far, but the idea is sound. Look at the brick texture on the flower. Best done in Photoshop for this kind of thing for the ultimate control. To actually achieve this manually on one frame is not easy at all. Junior has lots of promise! Honourable mention award. Unforgiving Winter Alin Flaider Almost monotone except for the lovely browns on the wood and dead leaves, another pleasing landscape. I love the composition. Monarto Meer Cat Darryn Richter Good effort - made me laugh out loud: I hope that was the intention! Was the first cat cloned in Photoshop and pasted behind? The first one is saying, 'That's the last time I have a curry for lunch before a date...' Innocence and Fear Gianfranco Irlanda Never failing to please, Gianfranco has done it again. Excellent composition. Sonofagun, how does he do it ;-) Torso II Karoly Kovacs Karoly, have you heard of one of my heroes, Jeanloup Sieff (Torses Nus) ? This is easily as good as the Frenchman's. I spent a long time looking at this. One of the best studies I've seen of the type. Simply Superb. My PUG shot of the month. Cangrats, you should be proud! Mist Martin Mielke Lovely subtle colours and tones. Beautiful study with very simple elements. JMW Turner eat yer heart out. River of Gold Maciej Marchlewski Fine effort by Maciej. The road makes the shot. I like the building too. Keep up the good work! Great Blue Heron, Preening Bill Sawyer Admire anyone who has the patience to photograph wildlife, especially nice shots like this one. A real pleasure to look at. Cheers. Contentment Mike Smith Another good bird shot. My hat off to you sir. Lovely to look at. Huraaa! Matjaz Osojnik Great colour and vibrancy in this windsurfer pic. Conveys a real feeling of 'I've just done it!' Nice use of fill-in flash. Was the water a teensy bit cool, Mirjana? A Very Grainy Image Ken Waller Ken sees the details of a fallen log, but I see a section of a Humpback whale. Simply superb. Must be a very blue sky above. And that's my pick of the pics for this month. I'm always pleasantly surprised by the very high standard of submissions to the gallery. Always a pleasure to view them all. Fast becoming a nice tradition for me. Big thanks to all the PUGsters that make it happen. Like marshals on a track, the race wouldn't happen without you. Thanks. Til next month, cheers. Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads www.macads.co.uk - 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: Last - moment October PUG Comments: Arthur, Osojnik, Poe... and others
Thanks Luis! Glad you liked it. Frits Wüthrich Luis Pinar wrote: Spiddal Sky by Frits Wüthrich, United Kingdom: Spectacular sky! Luis - 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: November PUG favourites
Thanks, Cotty. Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: November 03, 2001 3:27 PM Subject: November PUG favourites I had a chance to sit through the Nov. PUG tonight, and so here's my list of the one's that jumped off the screen, slapped me in the face, spotted my glass of wine and took a cheeky gulp, pinched my lady's bum, slapped me again, and disappeared back onto the screen... Great Blue Heron, Preening Bill Sawyer Admire anyone who has the patience to photograph wildlife, especially nice shots like this one. A real pleasure to look at. Cheers. - 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: Metz vs. Pentax
I have the Metz 40MZ-1 with the SCA3702, I think it is about the same amount of light. The current offerings are called 40MZi-1 and 40MZi-3, one has the second direct flash build-in, so you have the big flash that you can use to aim at the ceiling, and still get some less light direct on your subject. I think it offers all the AF500FTZ has to offer, certainly with TTL, 2nd curtain sync, zoom head, manual settings, and AF assist. If you buy a second one with the SCA3800 you even have wireless TTL for the slave, something the Pentax doesn't offer. I have used it on my ME super in AUTO setting, so it also can do autoexposure with the build in cell. I am a Metz fan. Frits Wüthrich -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of tom Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 10:09 PM To: pdml Subject: Metz vs. Pentax Can anyone (Len?) compare the AF500FTZ vs. the equivalent (or higher spec'd) Metz offering? 2 or 3 months ago one my 500's died. No problem, sent it to Pentax and Alex Grigolia was *more* then kind enough to let me borrow his as a backup for some weddings. Now I should be getting the broken one back shortly...but my 2nd 500 died last weekend. Of course, both failures occurred during weddings. Now I've got to send the other one off and pester Alex some more. *Or* I buy a third one, and hope that at any one time 2 are working. I'm not sure I want to do that...I at least want to see what else is out their before I start throwing money around. I need TTL, 2nd curtain sync, zoom head, manual settings, and AF assist. Suggestions? tv - 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 . - 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: Only using my prime lenses - I promise
Just back from a short break in Seville - took the 20-35mm, 28-70, 80-200 and the 43mm. Probably used the 43mm about 75% of the time. Why - I think it has to do with 'natural perspective'. Things just looked - and felt -right with the 43. Once I got into the rhythm it was no problem to step forward-back-left-right-squat-stretch, instead of standing still and zooming in and out. When I used the 20-35 it tended to be at around the 35-side rather than the 20. The 28-70 (on a second body for bw) was usually fixed at the widest, the longest or the center, ie 28, 50, 70. If the bank account could afford it, I would definetely opt for the 31mm and the 77mm to complement the 43. I would then lokk for a wider prime and telephoto. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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: November PUG favourites
Thanks Cotty. I appreciate the kind words. Tom C. Docked in Paradise Thomas Cakalic (spellchecker gave me 'cakewalk' on your name!') I wasn't keen at first because I like a bit of symmetry, I do. But then I realised the rocks in the water do a good balance for the half-canoes on the right. The colours and shapes make up good ground too, so I ended up admiring it. - 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: Photoflo Alternative?
Shel wrote: Is there something better than Photflo for providing streak-free (and perhaps faster) drying of 35mm negatives? Yes--Edwal LFN. --Mike - 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: FW: What your favourite photo?
Lon wrote: Grin. Someone wrote that we should all refer to ONE reference book to back up our natterings here. It won't happen. Such is not the nature of this list. Git along, little kitty! MEEOW! g --Mike - 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 .
Macintosh Owners
Hi ... would you please check this page http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/cameras/lx/questions.html and let me know what font face you see or if you have any problems reading it. Also, please let me know which O/S you're using. Thanks! -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 .
