Re: 300mm AF lens
On Jun 3, 2009, at 2:08 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: David Mann wrote: A previous owner of my F*300 had taken some heavy machinery to the foot to reduce its height. Yikes! I like the foot because it gives me a good handhold when I'm not using the monopod. With IS, it's an eminently handholdable lens at the 1/125 to 1/250 shutter speeds I typically use while panning motorsports shots. Ah ha, I finally found the photos. I'd even put it on a webpage. Wow, 2002. http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/temp/300f4-5.html I think last time I used it was last year when photographing some kayak racing. The thing I like about the mount is that you can unlock the clamp and rotate the camera to portrait orientation without moving the tri/monopod. Dave -- 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.
WTB: 300mm AF lens
HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? BTW: WTS my old trusted SMC M* 4.0 300mm Make me an offer, please! Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On May 27, 2009 02:05 Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/26/09, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 26/5/09, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Took this one yesterday while sitting on the curb waiting for the parade. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V3B_y2PFHlMEGVrB_vA3WQ? feat=directlink Very nice - slipping into Godfrey territory here ;-) Thanks, Cotty. Though, I think Godfrey's much better at it. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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. -- 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.
RE: 300mm AF lens
Hi Jens, Sigma 300/4 APO Tele Macro s/h of course. I'll swap mine for a 400/5.6 Sigma APO PKAF. Jiohn From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jens [p...@planfoto.dk] Sent: 02 June 2009 10:18 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: WTB: 300mm AF lens HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? BTW: WTS my old trusted SMC M* 4.0 300mm Make me an offer, please! Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On May 27, 2009 02:05 Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/26/09, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 26/5/09, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Took this one yesterday while sitting on the curb waiting for the parade. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V3B_y2PFHlMEGVrB_vA3WQ? feat=directlink Very nice - slipping into Godfrey territory here ;-) Thanks, Cotty. Though, I think Godfrey's much better at it. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
Re: 300mm AF lens
The sigma was my only longish lens for a long time when I had the *ist D. It works great with both the 1.4x and 2x matched Sigma TCs. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ John Whittingham wrote: Hi Jens, Sigma 300/4 APO Tele Macro s/h of course. I'll swap mine for a 400/5.6 Sigma APO PKAF. Jiohn From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jens [p...@planfoto.dk] HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? -- 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.
Re: WTB: 300mm AF lens
Jens p...@planfoto.dk wrote: HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? Tamron 300/2.8? BTW: WTS my old trusted SMC M* 4.0 300mm Make me an offer, please! Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On May 27, 2009 02:05 Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/26/09, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 26/5/09, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Took this one yesterday while sitting on the curb waiting for the parade. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V3B_y2PFHlMEGVrB_vA3WQ? feat=directlink Very nice - slipping into Godfrey territory here ;-) Thanks, Cotty. Though, I think Godfrey's much better at it. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
RE: 300mm AF lens
What about the various Pentax AF 300mm lenses Made over the years? Anybody using/used those On digital? J.C. O'Connell ( mailto:hifis...@gate.net ) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christian Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:15 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 300mm AF lens The sigma was my only longish lens for a long time when I had the *ist D. It works great with both the 1.4x and 2x matched Sigma TCs. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ John Whittingham wrote: Hi Jens, Sigma 300/4 APO Tele Macro s/h of course. I'll swap mine for a 400/5.6 Sigma APO PKAF. Jiohn From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jens [p...@planfoto.dk] HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? -- 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. -- 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.
Re: 300mm AF lens
I have the FA 300mm f4.5. Use it maybe once or twice a year. Sharp, contrasty, quite light. All these were taken with it http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3007135711/in/set-72157608585837730/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/2999710732/in/set-72157608585837730/ this one in combination with the 1.7x AF adapter: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/2999745772/in/set-72157608585837730/ Cheers, Dave 2009/6/2 J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net: What about the various Pentax AF 300mm lenses Made over the years? Anybody using/used those On digital? J.C. O'Connell ( mailto:hifis...@gate.net ) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christian Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:15 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 300mm AF lens The sigma was my only longish lens for a long time when I had the *ist D. It works great with both the 1.4x and 2x matched Sigma TCs. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ John Whittingham wrote: Hi Jens, Sigma 300/4 APO Tele Macro s/h of course. I'll swap mine for a 400/5.6 Sigma APO PKAF. Jiohn From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jens [p...@planfoto.dk] HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? -- 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.
RE: 300mm AF lens
The FA*300/4.5 is good but slower than the Sigma and has no tripod mount or availability for dedicated TC's, which is why I kept the Sigma despite owning both. I believe the F version had a tripod collar. The DA*300/4 SDM is another matter, it's friking awesome! John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of J.C. O'Connell [hifis...@gate.net] Sent: 02 June 2009 15:12 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: 300mm AF lens What about the various Pentax AF 300mm lenses Made over the years? Anybody using/used those On digital? J.C. O'Connell ( mailto:hifis...@gate.net ) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christian Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:15 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 300mm AF lens The sigma was my only longish lens for a long time when I had the *ist D. It works great with both the 1.4x and 2x matched Sigma TCs. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ John Whittingham wrote: Hi Jens, Sigma 300/4 APO Tele Macro s/h of course. I'll swap mine for a 400/5.6 Sigma APO PKAF. Jiohn From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jens [p...@planfoto.dk] HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
Re: WTB: 300mm AF lens
On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 10:08 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Jens p...@planfoto.dk wrote: HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? Tamron 300/2.8? Sigma AF 300 F4 APO, i like mine.;-) Dave BTW: WTS my old trusted SMC M* 4.0 300mm Make me an offer, please! Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On May 27, 2009 02:05 Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/26/09, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 26/5/09, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Took this one yesterday while sitting on the curb waiting for the parade. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V3B_y2PFHlMEGVrB_vA3WQ? feat=directlink Very nice - slipping into Godfrey territory here ;-) Thanks, Cotty. Though, I think Godfrey's much better at it. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
Re: 300mm AF lens
I would highly reccommend the Pentax 300mm f4.5 FA SMC IF+ED. Its my most used lens. I have had it since new and it has never given me any troubles. True it has no tripod mount, but I've never found that to be the cause of throw away images. I've used mine with a Pentax A-1.4X-S convertor and have gotten award winnning images with it. Its relatively compact as 300mm lenses go. I have no idea as to current prices, I bought mine new many years ago for $775. USD. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Jens p...@planfoto.dk Subject: WTB: 300mm AF lens HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? BTW: WTS my old trusted SMC M* 4.0 300mm Make me an offer, please! Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On May 27, 2009 02:05 Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/26/09, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 26/5/09, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Took this one yesterday while sitting on the curb waiting for the parade. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V3B_y2PFHlMEGVrB_vA3WQ? feat=directlink Very nice - slipping into Godfrey territory here ;-) Thanks, Cotty. Though, I think Godfrey's much better at it. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
Re: 300mm AF lens
has no tripod mount or availability for dedicated TC's What do you mean by dedicated ? I use a Pentax A-1.4X-S with mine and it works just fine (no AF of course) Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: RE: 300mm AF lens The FA*300/4.5 is good but slower than the Sigma and has no tripod mount or availability for dedicated TC's, which is why I kept the Sigma despite owning both. I believe the F version had a tripod collar. The DA*300/4 SDM is another matter, it's friking awesome! John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of J.C. O'Connell [hifis...@gate.net] Sent: 02 June 2009 15:12 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: 300mm AF lens What about the various Pentax AF 300mm lenses Made over the years? Anybody using/used those On digital? J.C. O'Connell ( mailto:hifis...@gate.net ) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christian Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:15 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 300mm AF lens The sigma was my only longish lens for a long time when I had the *ist D. It works great with both the 1.4x and 2x matched Sigma TCs. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ John Whittingham wrote: Hi Jens, Sigma 300/4 APO Tele Macro s/h of course. I'll swap mine for a 400/5.6 Sigma APO PKAF. Jiohn From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jens [p...@planfoto.dk] HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? -- 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.
Re: 300mm AF lens
- Original Message - From: Ken Waller Subject: Re: 300mm AF lens I would highly reccommend the Pentax 300mm f4.5 FA SMC IF+ED. Its my most used lens. I have had it since new and it has never given me any troubles. True it has no tripod mount, but I've never found that to be the cause of throw away images. I've used mine with a Pentax A-1.4X-S convertor and have gotten award winnning images with it. Its relatively compact as 300mm lenses go. I have no idea as to current prices, I bought mine new many years ago for $775. USD. I recall you thought highly of my F300/4.5 as well when I showed it to you (thanks Norm for delivering it). I've been very happy with it. William Robb -- 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.
Re: Re: 300mm AF lens
Thanks, Ken I may tri to find one at a reasonable price. Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Jun 2, 2009 22:19 Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I would highly reccommend the Pentax 300mm f4.5 FA SMC IF+ED. Its my most used lens. I have had it since new and it has never given me any troubles. True it has no tripod mount, but I've never found that to be the cause of throw away images. I've used mine with a Pentax A-1.4X-S convertor and have gotten award winnning images with it. Its relatively compact as 300mm lenses go. I have no idea as to current prices, I bought mine new many years ago for $775. USD. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Jens p...@planfoto.dk Subject: WTB: 300mm AF lens HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? BTW: WTS my old trusted SMC M* 4.0 300mm Make me an offer, please! Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On May 27, 2009 02:05 Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/26/09, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 26/5/09, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Took this one yesterday while sitting on the curb waiting for the parade. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V3B_y2PFHlMEGVrB_vA3WQ? feat=directlink Very nice - slipping into Godfrey territory here ;-) Thanks, Cotty. Though, I think Godfrey's much better at it. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
RE: 300mm AF lens
No AF, 300mm AF lens. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ken Waller [kwal...@peoplepc.com] Sent: 02 June 2009 21:23 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 300mm AF lens has no tripod mount or availability for dedicated TC's What do you mean by dedicated ? I use a Pentax A-1.4X-S with mine and it works just fine (no AF of course) Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: RE: 300mm AF lens The FA*300/4.5 is good but slower than the Sigma and has no tripod mount or availability for dedicated TC's, which is why I kept the Sigma despite owning both. I believe the F version had a tripod collar. The DA*300/4 SDM is another matter, it's friking awesome! John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of J.C. O'Connell [hifis...@gate.net] Sent: 02 June 2009 15:12 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: 300mm AF lens What about the various Pentax AF 300mm lenses Made over the years? Anybody using/used those On digital? J.C. O'Connell ( mailto:hifis...@gate.net ) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christian Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:15 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 300mm AF lens The sigma was my only longish lens for a long time when I had the *ist D. It works great with both the 1.4x and 2x matched Sigma TCs. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ John Whittingham wrote: Hi Jens, Sigma 300/4 APO Tele Macro s/h of course. I'll swap mine for a 400/5.6 Sigma APO PKAF. Jiohn From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jens [p...@planfoto.dk] HEllo list-guys I WTB a 300mm AF lens for my K20D. A good one. Any great ideas for less than 1000 USD? -- 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. -- 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.
Re: 300mm AF lens
I have the the Pentax F* 300/4.5, I use it all the time, and I love it. The only lens I have that's better is the FA* 200/2.8. I got the F* instead of the FA* because the F* has the tripod collar and foot. I can't compare it to any other 300s, though, since I've never had any others. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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.
Re: 300mm AF lens
Yeah, what he said. A previous owner of my F*300 had taken some heavy machinery to the foot to reduce its height. I think I preferred my F* over the old A*. Cheers, Dave On Jun 3, 2009, at 10:20 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: I have the the Pentax F* 300/4.5, I use it all the time, and I love it. The only lens I have that's better is the FA* 200/2.8. I got the F* instead of the FA* because the F* has the tripod collar and foot. I can't compare it to any other 300s, though, since I've never had any others. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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. -- 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.
RE: 300mm AF lens
The way cool thing about the a* and m* 300mm/4 lenses that is often Not mentioned is they are super compact and lightweight. Shorter And lighter than any other kmount pentax 300mm lenses ever made. That matters A lot when you are talking about a 300mm lens and you want to hand Hold it. The A* performs well on digital, no CA or disortion problems, Great bokeh, and very sharp too. J.C. O'Connell ( mailto:hifis...@gate.net ) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:35 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 300mm AF lens Yeah, what he said. A previous owner of my F*300 had taken some heavy machinery to the foot to reduce its height. I think I preferred my F* over the old A*. Cheers, Dave On Jun 3, 2009, at 10:20 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: I have the the Pentax F* 300/4.5, I use it all the time, and I love it. The only lens I have that's better is the FA* 200/2.8. I got the F* instead of the FA* because the F* has the tripod collar and foot. I can't compare it to any other 300s, though, since I've never had any others. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
Re: 300mm AF lens
David Mann wrote: A previous owner of my F*300 had taken some heavy machinery to the foot to reduce its height. Yikes! I like the foot because it gives me a good handhold when I'm not using the monopod. With IS, it's an eminently handholdable lens at the 1/125 to 1/250 shutter speeds I typically use while panning motorsports shots. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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.
