Re: A 70-210 F4 assistance.
On 11/22/07, John Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > David, it's the rubber grip you roll back, not the ring itself: on my copy, > it's quite flexible, although I had to use a > tiny screwdriver to lift the edge to get a start on it. Yes, i think i'll need to do that as well. Thanks Dave > > John Coyle > Brisbane, Australia > - Original Message - > From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 9:14 AM > Subject: Re: A 70-210 F4 assistance. > > > > Someone over at Pentaxforums, posted a shot of the ting folded back > > and showed the screws. I now see where i have to look, but the focus > > ring sure is stiff. > > > > Dave > > > > On 11/22/07, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I have tried that, but the focus ring is very stiff, and soes not seem > >> t want to bend. > >> > >> I'll try again > >> > >> Dave > >> > >> On 11/22/07, John Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > Dave, just roll back the edge of the focussing ring nearest the body. > >> > There are three small screws there, and you > >> > probably only need to give them a small tweak. Don't over-tighten! > >> > > >> > No pictures, I'm afraid... > >> > > >> > John Coyle > >> > Brisbane, Australia > >> > - Original Message - > >> > From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> > To: "Pentax Discuss" > >> > Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 9:54 PM > >> > Subject: A 70-210 F4 assistance. > >> > > >> > > >> > >I have been told a number of times, that the focus slackness can be > >> > > tightened by turning 3-4 screws under a piece of rubber. > >> > > > >> > > I have yet to find this peice of rubber that can be rolled back to > >> > > expose the screws. > >> > > > >> > > Does anyone have a picture of said rubber piece rolled back. > >> > > > >> > > Its snowing and freezing rain and ice pelleting out this morning and i > >> > > want t wander around town for some shots, and i feel like using the > >> > > A70-210 F4, but i have sloppy focus.( yes i realize the come backs > >> > > with that statement.:-)) > >> > > > >> > > Dave > >> > > > >> > > -- > >> > > Equine Photography > >> > > www.caughtinmotion.com > >> > > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > >> > > 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. > >> > > >> > -- > >> > 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. > >> > > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Equine Photography > >> www.caughtinmotion.com > >> http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > >> Ontario Canada > >> > > > > > > -- > > Equine Photography > > www.caughtinmotion.com > > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > > 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. > > -- > 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. > -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ 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: A 70-210 F4 assistance.
David, it's the rubber grip you roll back, not the ring itself: on my copy, it's quite flexible, although I had to use a tiny screwdriver to lift the edge to get a start on it. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 9:14 AM Subject: Re: A 70-210 F4 assistance. > Someone over at Pentaxforums, posted a shot of the ting folded back > and showed the screws. I now see where i have to look, but the focus > ring sure is stiff. > > Dave > > On 11/22/07, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I have tried that, but the focus ring is very stiff, and soes not seem >> t want to bend. >> >> I'll try again >> >> Dave >> >> On 11/22/07, John Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > Dave, just roll back the edge of the focussing ring nearest the body. >> > There are three small screws there, and you >> > probably only need to give them a small tweak. Don't over-tighten! >> > >> > No pictures, I'm afraid... >> > >> > John Coyle >> > Brisbane, Australia >> > - Original Message - >> > From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > To: "Pentax Discuss" >> > Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 9:54 PM >> > Subject: A 70-210 F4 assistance. >> > >> > >> > >I have been told a number of times, that the focus slackness can be >> > > tightened by turning 3-4 screws under a piece of rubber. >> > > >> > > I have yet to find this peice of rubber that can be rolled back to >> > > expose the screws. >> > > >> > > Does anyone have a picture of said rubber piece rolled back. >> > > >> > > Its snowing and freezing rain and ice pelleting out this morning and i >> > > want t wander around town for some shots, and i feel like using the >> > > A70-210 F4, but i have sloppy focus.( yes i realize the come backs >> > > with that statement.:-)) >> > > >> > > Dave >> > > >> > > -- >> > > Equine Photography >> > > www.caughtinmotion.com >> > > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ >> > > 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. >> > >> > -- >> > 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. >> > >> >> >> -- >> Equine Photography >> www.caughtinmotion.com >> http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ >> Ontario Canada >> > > > -- > Equine Photography > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > 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. -- 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: A 70-210 F4 assistance.
Someone over at Pentaxforums, posted a shot of the ting folded back and showed the screws. I now see where i have to look, but the focus ring sure is stiff. Dave On 11/22/07, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have tried that, but the focus ring is very stiff, and soes not seem > t want to bend. > > I'll try again > > Dave > > On 11/22/07, John Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dave, just roll back the edge of the focussing ring nearest the body. > > There are three small screws there, and you > > probably only need to give them a small tweak. Don't over-tighten! > > > > No pictures, I'm afraid... > > > > John Coyle > > Brisbane, Australia > > - Original Message - > > From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Pentax Discuss" > > Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 9:54 PM > > Subject: A 70-210 F4 assistance. > > > > > > >I have been told a number of times, that the focus slackness can be > > > tightened by turning 3-4 screws under a piece of rubber. > > > > > > I have yet to find this peice of rubber that can be rolled back to > > > expose the screws. > > > > > > Does anyone have a picture of said rubber piece rolled back. > > > > > > Its snowing and freezing rain and ice pelleting out this morning and i > > > want t wander around town for some shots, and i feel like using the > > > A70-210 F4, but i have sloppy focus.( yes i realize the come backs > > > with that statement.:-)) > > > > > > Dave > > > > > > -- > > > Equine Photography > > > www.caughtinmotion.com > > > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > > > 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. > > > > -- > > 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. > > > > > -- > Equine Photography > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > Ontario Canada > -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ 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: A 70-210 F4 assistance.
I have tried that, but the focus ring is very stiff, and soes not seem t want to bend. I'll try again Dave On 11/22/07, John Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dave, just roll back the edge of the focussing ring nearest the body. There > are three small screws there, and you > probably only need to give them a small tweak. Don't over-tighten! > > No pictures, I'm afraid... > > John Coyle > Brisbane, Australia > - Original Message - > From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Pentax Discuss" > Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 9:54 PM > Subject: A 70-210 F4 assistance. > > > >I have been told a number of times, that the focus slackness can be > > tightened by turning 3-4 screws under a piece of rubber. > > > > I have yet to find this peice of rubber that can be rolled back to > > expose the screws. > > > > Does anyone have a picture of said rubber piece rolled back. > > > > Its snowing and freezing rain and ice pelleting out this morning and i > > want t wander around town for some shots, and i feel like using the > > A70-210 F4, but i have sloppy focus.( yes i realize the come backs > > with that statement.:-)) > > > > Dave > > > > -- > > Equine Photography > > www.caughtinmotion.com > > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > > 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. > > -- > 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. > -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ 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: A 70-210 F4 assistance.
Dave, just roll back the edge of the focussing ring nearest the body. There are three small screws there, and you probably only need to give them a small tweak. Don't over-tighten! No pictures, I'm afraid... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discuss" Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 9:54 PM Subject: A 70-210 F4 assistance. >I have been told a number of times, that the focus slackness can be > tightened by turning 3-4 screws under a piece of rubber. > > I have yet to find this peice of rubber that can be rolled back to > expose the screws. > > Does anyone have a picture of said rubber piece rolled back. > > Its snowing and freezing rain and ice pelleting out this morning and i > want t wander around town for some shots, and i feel like using the > A70-210 F4, but i have sloppy focus.( yes i realize the come backs > with that statement.:-)) > > Dave > > -- > Equine Photography > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > 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. -- 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: A 70-210 F4 assistance.
> > From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/11/22 Thu AM 11:54:16 GMT > To: "Pentax Discuss" > Subject: A 70-210 F4 assistance. > > I have been told a number of times, that the focus slackness can be > tightened by turning 3-4 screws under a piece of rubber. > > I have yet to find this peice of rubber that can be rolled back to > expose the screws. > > Does anyone have a picture of said rubber piece rolled back. > > Its snowing and freezing rain and ice pelleting out this morning and i > want t wander around town for some shots, and i feel like using the > A70-210 F4, but i have sloppy focus.( yes i realize the come backs > with that statement.:-)) If you can wait until the weekend, I will make some pix to show you. Actually, you don't have a choice - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- 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: A 70-210 F4 assistance.
Thanks. The way things are out today, wider might be better:-) Dave Dave On 11/22/07, mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 2007/11/22 Thu AM 11:54:16 GMT > > To: "Pentax Discuss" > > Subject: A 70-210 F4 assistance. > > > > I have been told a number of times, that the focus slackness can be > > tightened by turning 3-4 screws under a piece of rubber. > > > > I have yet to find this peice of rubber that can be rolled back to > > expose the screws. > > > > Does anyone have a picture of said rubber piece rolled back. > > > > Its snowing and freezing rain and ice pelleting out this morning and i > > want t wander around town for some shots, and i feel like using the > > A70-210 F4, but i have sloppy focus.( yes i realize the come backs > > with that statement.:-)) > > If you can wait until the weekend, I will make some pix to show you. > Actually, you don't have a choice > > > - > Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email > Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam > > > -- > 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. > -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ 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.
A 70-210 F4 assistance.
I have been told a number of times, that the focus slackness can be tightened by turning 3-4 screws under a piece of rubber. I have yet to find this peice of rubber that can be rolled back to expose the screws. Does anyone have a picture of said rubber piece rolled back. Its snowing and freezing rain and ice pelleting out this morning and i want t wander around town for some shots, and i feel like using the A70-210 F4, but i have sloppy focus.( yes i realize the come backs with that statement.:-)) Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ 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: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
The 50-200 is a solid little lens. The 70-210 f4 is far better built. This isn't a put-down of the 50-200, but a compliment to the solid build of the 70-210. -Adam Thibouille wrote: > I do not see any build quality on my particuliar DA 50-200. > It feels certainly beter built than ma DA 18-55. > > 2007/1/14, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the >> money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll see >> that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If you >> require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. >> Paul >> On Jan 14, 2007, at 12:19 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: >> >>> Have you tried a basic L bracket grip with the combo? I have used >>> these >>> for >>> years with long/heavy lenses and they certainly help. >>> jco >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>> Behalf Of >>> Mark Erickson >>> Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:43 PM >>> To: PDML >>> Subject: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds >>> >>> >>> I sold my FA* 80-200 F2.8 for way too much money last spring and ended >>> up with a hole in my lens lineup. To fill it, I picked up an SMC-A >>> 70-210 F4 zoom on eBay recently. Here's my quick report on using it >>> with my *ist-Ds and pixel-peeping the results. I got this lens >>> based on >>> advice from Bruce Dayton and others on the list >>> >>> Image quality: Quite sharp wide open at both ends (70 and 210). Not a >>> lot sharper stopped down to F11, but a bit higher contrast when >>> stopped >>> down. The built in hood and/or SMC coating seems to do a good job. >>> >>> Handling: Longer than I expected. Feels good on an MZ-S with battery >>> grip, but completely overpowers the *ist-Ds. The small grip of the Ds >>> doesn't have enough leverage to handle the lens, so my right hand gets >>> tired pretty fast even when I'm using my left to support the lens. >>> I'll >>> have to try different methods of holding the lens and camera to find a >>> comfortable solution. My guess is that the lens would feel pretty >>> good >>> on a K10D with battery grip. About as big and heavy as I would >>> want to >>> put on my Ds on a tripod. It would probably be better on a bean-bag >>> support. >>> >>> Conclusion: this lens fills a gap between the 200mm F5.6 low-cost >>> zooms >>> and "professional grade" F2.8 lenses. I really really really wish >>> that >>> Pentax would release an autofocus version of this lens! I picked mine >>> up on eBay in near-new condition with hard case for around $120. >>> >>> --Mark >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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 >> >> -- >> 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
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
It will probably have to be it - but it is going to be a bit bigger for that zoom range. I'd like to see around 50-150/4 or so - constant aperture and high quality. I'll probably have to consider the DA*50-135/2.8 and/or the DA*60-250/4. We'll see what the prices are like. -- Best regards, Bruce Sunday, January 14, 2007, 7:17:40 PM, you wrote: ME> I guess I missed that one in the roadmap. That actually ME> sounds like the missing lens in the lineup! Hm. ME> --Mark ME> Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> >>The next lens up the chain, due in 2007 sometime, is the DA*60-260/4. >> >>I'm glad for my bank account that I don't use such long lenses very >>often... ! >> >>Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
I guess I missed that one in the roadmap. That actually sounds like the missing lens in the lineup! Hm. --Mark Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > >The next lens up the chain, due in 2007 sometime, is the DA*60-260/4. > >I'm glad for my bank account that I don't use such long lenses very >often... ! > >Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
Paul Stenquist wrote: > Yes. I think one of the things that has helped Pentax in the DSLR > entry market is the quality of their less expensive lenses. The > competitions lenses feel like toys compared to the Pentax offerings. > Paul Couldn't agree more. My Canon CKL is just awful. Even compared to the lowly FAJ 18-35 which I actually thought was pretty decent optically, even if a bit light on build. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
The next lens up the chain, due in 2007 sometime, is the DA*60-260/4. I'm glad for my bank account that I don't use such long lenses very often... ! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
Hi Francis I was quite surprised that the test animal portrait photos I took at 300mm with the Sigma AF 70-300mm zoom where quite good regarding sharpness. And nobody seems to like cheap Sigma zooms :-) I got that zoom in a bundle with an AF 400FTZ and a body and will probably sell it later when the Pentax lens dryness on auctions here continues. It looks like people buy everything with a K mount at the moment. On the other side the AF400FTZ seems to overexpose up to 2 stops with ISO 400 Kodak UC film in bright daylight on TTL on my SFXn film camera and a distance of about 2 meters with a middle grey! haired dog. At 5 meters everything looks fine again. This list seems to prefer fast premium quality lenses despite the shortcomings :-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Francis Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 7:53 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds On Sun, Jan 14, 2007 at 12:08:17PM +0100, Thibouille wrote: > I do not see any build quality on my particuliar DA 50-200. > It feels certainly beter built than ma DA 18-55. Wow. I'd seen quite a few put-downs of the 18-55, so I was very pleasantly surprised when I actually got one. It might not feel as solid as my FA* lenses, but I've no complaints. -- 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
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
Yes. I think one of the things that has helped Pentax in the DSLR entry market is the quality of their less expensive lenses. The competitions lenses feel like toys compared to the Pentax offerings. Paul On Jan 14, 2007, at 1:52 PM, John Francis wrote: > On Sun, Jan 14, 2007 at 12:08:17PM +0100, Thibouille wrote: >> I do not see any build quality on my particuliar DA 50-200. >> It feels certainly beter built than ma DA 18-55. > > Wow. I'd seen quite a few put-downs of the 18-55, so I was > very pleasantly surprised when I actually got one. It might > not feel as solid as my FA* lenses, but I've no complaints. > > > -- > 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
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
On Sun, Jan 14, 2007 at 12:08:17PM +0100, Thibouille wrote: > I do not see any build quality on my particuliar DA 50-200. > It feels certainly beter built than ma DA 18-55. Wow. I'd seen quite a few put-downs of the 18-55, so I was very pleasantly surprised when I actually got one. It might not feel as solid as my FA* lenses, but I've no complaints. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
The DA 50-200 is a big step up from the kit lens in quality. Yes, it's slow and it's not constant ap but it's a good optic. Paul On Jan 14, 2007, at 12:16 PM, Mark Erickson wrote: > The 50-200 is an example of the F5.6 consumer zooms that I > referenced in my > original post. I think that many of us here wish that Pentax had > put out a > 50-200 F4 to match that 16-45 F4 rather than the 50-200 F5.6 that > matches > the 18-55 kit lens. > >> Paul, >> >> Paul Stenquist wrote: >>> Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the >>> money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll see >>> that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If >>> you >>> require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. >>> Paul >> >> May I humbly point out that the lens is actually DA 50-200. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Boris >> >> > > > -- > 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
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
The 50-200 is an example of the F5.6 consumer zooms that I referenced in my original post. I think that many of us here wish that Pentax had put out a 50-200 F4 to match that 16-45 F4 rather than the 50-200 F5.6 that matches the 18-55 kit lens. > Paul, > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the >> money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll see >> that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If you >> require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. >> Paul > > May I humbly point out that the lens is actually DA 50-200. > > Thanks. > > Boris > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
I lied! (sorry) =) Jack --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Jack Davis" > Subject: Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds > > > > May I in all humility point out that the DA* will be a 60~250? > > No. > Humility is for wimps. > WW > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
Yes you may. I couldn't find a reference, so I guessed:-)). Paul On Jan 14, 2007, at 9:16 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > May I in all humility point out that the DA* will be a 60~250? > > Jack > --- Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Paul, >> >> Paul Stenquist wrote: >>> Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the >>> money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll >> see >>> that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If >> you >>> require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. >>> Paul >> >> May I humbly point out that the lens is actually DA 50-200. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Boris >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > > > > ___ > _ > Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. > Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. > http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html > > -- > 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
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
- Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" Subject: Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds > May I in all humility point out that the DA* will be a 60~250? No. Humility is for wimps. WW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
May I in all humility point out that the DA* will be a 60~250? Jack --- Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Paul, > > Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the > > money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll > see > > that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If > you > > require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. > > Paul > > May I humbly point out that the lens is actually DA 50-200. > > Thanks. > > Boris > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
Yes, it was getting late:-). On Jan 14, 2007, at 1:33 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Paul, > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the >> money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll see >> that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If you >> require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. >> Paul > > May I humbly point out that the lens is actually DA 50-200. > > Thanks. > > Boris > > -- > 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
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
You're right. the DA 50-200 a good lens. However, it doesn't have quite as good a feel as the DA 16-45, and it's quite a bit short of the excellent build quality of the DA 12-24. Paul On Jan 14, 2007, at 6:08 AM, Thibouille wrote: > I do not see any build quality on my particuliar DA 50-200. > It feels certainly beter built than ma DA 18-55. > > 2007/1/14, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the >> money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll see >> that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If you >> require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. >> Paul >> On Jan 14, 2007, at 12:19 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: >> >>> Have you tried a basic L bracket grip with the combo? I have used >>> these >>> for >>> years with long/heavy lenses and they certainly help. >>> jco >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>> Behalf Of >>> Mark Erickson >>> Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:43 PM >>> To: PDML >>> Subject: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds >>> >>> >>> I sold my FA* 80-200 F2.8 for way too much money last spring and >>> ended >>> up with a hole in my lens lineup. To fill it, I picked up an SMC-A >>> 70-210 F4 zoom on eBay recently. Here's my quick report on using it >>> with my *ist-Ds and pixel-peeping the results. I got this lens >>> based on >>> advice from Bruce Dayton and others on the list >>> >>> Image quality: Quite sharp wide open at both ends (70 and 210). Not >>> a >>> lot sharper stopped down to F11, but a bit higher contrast when >>> stopped >>> down. The built in hood and/or SMC coating seems to do a good job. >>> >>> Handling: Longer than I expected. Feels good on an MZ-S with battery >>> grip, but completely overpowers the *ist-Ds. The small grip of the >>> Ds >>> doesn't have enough leverage to handle the lens, so my right hand >>> gets >>> tired pretty fast even when I'm using my left to support the lens. >>> I'll >>> have to try different methods of holding the lens and camera to find >>> a >>> comfortable solution. My guess is that the lens would feel pretty >>> good >>> on a K10D with battery grip. About as big and heavy as I would >>> want to >>> put on my Ds on a tripod. It would probably be better on a bean-bag >>> support. >>> >>> Conclusion: this lens fills a gap between the 200mm F5.6 low-cost >>> zooms >>> and "professional grade" F2.8 lenses. I really really really wish >>> that >>> Pentax would release an autofocus version of this lens! I picked >>> mine >>> up on eBay in near-new condition with hard case for around $120. >>> >>> --Mark >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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 >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > > -- > > Thibault Massart aka Thibouille > -- > *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... > > -- > 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
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
I do not see any build quality on my particuliar DA 50-200. It feels certainly beter built than ma DA 18-55. 2007/1/14, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the > money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll see > that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If you > require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. > Paul > On Jan 14, 2007, at 12:19 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > > Have you tried a basic L bracket grip with the combo? I have used > > these > > for > > years with long/heavy lenses and they certainly help. > > jco > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > > Behalf Of > > Mark Erickson > > Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:43 PM > > To: PDML > > Subject: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds > > > > > > I sold my FA* 80-200 F2.8 for way too much money last spring and ended > > up with a hole in my lens lineup. To fill it, I picked up an SMC-A > > 70-210 F4 zoom on eBay recently. Here's my quick report on using it > > with my *ist-Ds and pixel-peeping the results. I got this lens > > based on > > advice from Bruce Dayton and others on the list > > > > Image quality: Quite sharp wide open at both ends (70 and 210). Not a > > lot sharper stopped down to F11, but a bit higher contrast when > > stopped > > down. The built in hood and/or SMC coating seems to do a good job. > > > > Handling: Longer than I expected. Feels good on an MZ-S with battery > > grip, but completely overpowers the *ist-Ds. The small grip of the Ds > > doesn't have enough leverage to handle the lens, so my right hand gets > > tired pretty fast even when I'm using my left to support the lens. > > I'll > > have to try different methods of holding the lens and camera to find a > > comfortable solution. My guess is that the lens would feel pretty > > good > > on a K10D with battery grip. About as big and heavy as I would > > want to > > put on my Ds on a tripod. It would probably be better on a bean-bag > > support. > > > > Conclusion: this lens fills a gap between the 200mm F5.6 low-cost > > zooms > > and "professional grade" F2.8 lenses. I really really really wish > > that > > Pentax would release an autofocus version of this lens! I picked mine > > up on eBay in near-new condition with hard case for around $120. > > > > --Mark > > > > > > -- > > 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 > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
Paul, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the > money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll see > that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If you > require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. > Paul May I humbly point out that the lens is actually DA 50-200. Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
Pentax now offers the DA 40-200 4/5.6. An excellent lens for the money, although the build quality is so-so. The next lens you'll see that meets your needs is the DA*. I believe it's a 60-210, f4. If you require full frame, there are no lenses on the chart. Paul On Jan 14, 2007, at 12:19 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > Have you tried a basic L bracket grip with the combo? I have used > these > for > years with long/heavy lenses and they certainly help. > jco > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of > Mark Erickson > Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:43 PM > To: PDML > Subject: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds > > > I sold my FA* 80-200 F2.8 for way too much money last spring and ended > up with a hole in my lens lineup. To fill it, I picked up an SMC-A > 70-210 F4 zoom on eBay recently. Here's my quick report on using it > with my *ist-Ds and pixel-peeping the results. I got this lens > based on > advice from Bruce Dayton and others on the list > > Image quality: Quite sharp wide open at both ends (70 and 210). Not a > lot sharper stopped down to F11, but a bit higher contrast when > stopped > down. The built in hood and/or SMC coating seems to do a good job. > > Handling: Longer than I expected. Feels good on an MZ-S with battery > grip, but completely overpowers the *ist-Ds. The small grip of the Ds > doesn't have enough leverage to handle the lens, so my right hand gets > tired pretty fast even when I'm using my left to support the lens. > I'll > have to try different methods of holding the lens and camera to find a > comfortable solution. My guess is that the lens would feel pretty > good > on a K10D with battery grip. About as big and heavy as I would > want to > put on my Ds on a tripod. It would probably be better on a bean-bag > support. > > Conclusion: this lens fills a gap between the 200mm F5.6 low-cost > zooms > and "professional grade" F2.8 lenses. I really really really wish > that > Pentax would release an autofocus version of this lens! I picked mine > up on eBay in near-new condition with hard case for around $120. > > --Mark > > > -- > 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
Have you tried a basic L bracket grip with the combo? I have used these for years with long/heavy lenses and they certainly help. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Erickson Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:43 PM To: PDML Subject: quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds I sold my FA* 80-200 F2.8 for way too much money last spring and ended up with a hole in my lens lineup. To fill it, I picked up an SMC-A 70-210 F4 zoom on eBay recently. Here's my quick report on using it with my *ist-Ds and pixel-peeping the results. I got this lens based on advice from Bruce Dayton and others on the list Image quality: Quite sharp wide open at both ends (70 and 210). Not a lot sharper stopped down to F11, but a bit higher contrast when stopped down. The built in hood and/or SMC coating seems to do a good job. Handling: Longer than I expected. Feels good on an MZ-S with battery grip, but completely overpowers the *ist-Ds. The small grip of the Ds doesn't have enough leverage to handle the lens, so my right hand gets tired pretty fast even when I'm using my left to support the lens. I'll have to try different methods of holding the lens and camera to find a comfortable solution. My guess is that the lens would feel pretty good on a K10D with battery grip. About as big and heavy as I would want to put on my Ds on a tripod. It would probably be better on a bean-bag support. Conclusion: this lens fills a gap between the 200mm F5.6 low-cost zooms and "professional grade" F2.8 lenses. I really really really wish that Pentax would release an autofocus version of this lens! I picked mine up on eBay in near-new condition with hard case for around $120. --Mark -- 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
quick report: A 70-210 F4 on *ist-Ds
I sold my FA* 80-200 F2.8 for way too much money last spring and ended up with a hole in my lens lineup. To fill it, I picked up an SMC-A 70-210 F4 zoom on eBay recently. Here's my quick report on using it with my *ist-Ds and pixel-peeping the results. I got this lens based on advice from Bruce Dayton and others on the list Image quality: Quite sharp wide open at both ends (70 and 210). Not a lot sharper stopped down to F11, but a bit higher contrast when stopped down. The built in hood and/or SMC coating seems to do a good job. Handling: Longer than I expected. Feels good on an MZ-S with battery grip, but completely overpowers the *ist-Ds. The small grip of the Ds doesn't have enough leverage to handle the lens, so my right hand gets tired pretty fast even when I'm using my left to support the lens. I'll have to try different methods of holding the lens and camera to find a comfortable solution. My guess is that the lens would feel pretty good on a K10D with battery grip. About as big and heavy as I would want to put on my Ds on a tripod. It would probably be better on a bean-bag support. Conclusion: this lens fills a gap between the 200mm F5.6 low-cost zooms and "professional grade" F2.8 lenses. I really really really wish that Pentax would release an autofocus version of this lens! I picked mine up on eBay in near-new condition with hard case for around $120. --Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SMC-A 70-210 F4 on Pentax DSLRs?
In a word - excellent. Sharp, easy to focus, bright enough in the viewfinder: some might find it a little front-heavy. Comments based on using it on the *istD. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "Mark Erickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 3:11 PM Subject: SMC-A 70-210 F4 on Pentax DSLRs? > Anyone have any comments on how well the SMC-A 70-210mm F4 zoom performs > on > Pentax DSLRs? > > Thanks, > > Mark > > > -- > 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
SMC-A 70-210 F4 on Pentax DSLRs?
Anyone have any comments on how well the SMC-A 70-210mm F4 zoom performs on Pentax DSLRs? Thanks, Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SMC-A 70-210 F4 on Pentax DSLRs?
Mark Erickson wrote: > Anyone have any comments on how well the SMC-A 70-210mm F4 zoom performs on > Pentax DSLRs? > > Thanks, > > Mark > > Works like a charm on my K100D. While it's not a focal length I often use (I'm a wide/normal guy) it's a superb lens on digital. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax A 70-210 f4
> just a quick comparison with the FA 85/1.4 (at 85mm, of > course...). The FA* lens performed a little better, but not that > much. ...which is to be expected, of course, when comparing a zoom with an F* prime... (The above quote is a strong compliment for the A 70-210/4.) My overall favorite, of the few 80-200 and 70-210 Pentax zooms I have used, is in fact the A 70-210/4. (And, I have a LN- copy of the sometimes-touted F 70-201/4-5.6, if anyone's interested...) My impression of the M 80-200/4.5 is that it is also a really good zoom, but it is not ~better~ than the A 70-210/4, and it lacks the (sometimes useful) A electrical contacts and the wider zoom range (70-210, at 3:1, is distinctly wider than 80-210, at 2.5:1). I did not find the F 70-201/4-5.6 to be better than the A 70-210/4, and its variable (and mostly smaller, except at 70mm) aperture does not fit my shooting style. Of course, AF is important to some... Fred
Re: Pentax A 70-210 f4
Charles Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asked: > Can any one advise how this lens operates on an ist D. Are there any better > options. Hello Charles, I've tested it on my *ist D but I did no side by side comparison with any other zoom lens, just a quick comparison with the FA 85/1.4 (at 85mm, of course...). The FA* lens performed a little better, but not that much. If you are looking at a affordable, non AF lens with constant aperture in this zooming range I guess it may be the right choice. I do also own the M 80-200/4.5, a really good performer, at least on film (it is smaller - not much, but enough - and lighter). I didn't try it on the *ist D, though, so cannot comment. Ciao, Gianfranco = _ __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
SMC A 70-210 f4 tip
Hi there Don't know if this is a common problem or a well-known solution but here goes: My A70~210 f4 was getting loose on the zoom / focus ring. Although the mechanism itself was nice and tight, the ring wobbled. After a little investigation I found that the ring is held to the lens mechanism by a metal ring about 3mm wide, fastened with four small (hobby-screwdriver size) Philips screws. This ring resides beneath the grip rubber at the camera end of the zoom / focus ring. There is no need to remove the rubber grip, simply peel back a few mm at this end. Tighten the screws (maybe add a smidgen of thread locker) and the lens is as good as new. Apologies if this is common knowledge but it saved me a trip to the repairer so it may help someone out there! Regards Jim Brooks E-MAILS are susceptible to interference. You should not assume that the contents originated from the sender or the Zetex Group or that they have been accurately reproduced from their original form. Zetex accepts no responsibility for information, errors or omissions in this e-mail nor for its use or misuse nor for any act committed or omitted in connection with this communication. If in doubt, please verify the authenticity with the sender. Visit us onhttp://www.zetex.com - 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 .
"A" 70-210 f4
Noticed that a few were talking about this lens. I managed to snatch one up last night off eBay, from someone I've dealt with before, for a total of, $65.00 including shipping! Can't wait to get it. Later, Gary - 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 .
