RE: Pentax in Detroit, was: Fast 35mm Lenses
Mike, Try: Oakland Camera Repair 30575 Dequindre Madison Hts, MI 48071 (248) 588-1151 That's at 13 Mile Rd. Dequindre. Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mike Steele Hi Detroiters (and everybody else), Where is a good place to take Pentax equipment for servicing (like CLA). The only shop I'm familiar with is Camera Mart, and I'm not sure they do service work (never asked!). Thanks! Mike Steele - 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: Pentax in Detroit, was: Fast 35mm Lenses
In the Detroit area he best choice is Oakland Photographic Repair. You can find there number through directory assistance or in the phone book. They're in a strip mall just south of 13 Mile on Dequindre. I believe the town is Warren. They've CLAed all my Spotmatics and disassembled and cleaned a lens for me. They don't work on LX, but they will work on any other Pentax camera. I've been very pleased with their work. Paul Mike Steele wrote: Hi Detroiters (and everybody else), Where is a good place to take Pentax equipment for servicing (like CLA). The only shop I'm familiar with is Camera Mart, and I'm not sure they do service work (never asked!). Thanks! Mike Steele --- PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bill, Adray Camera on Big Beaver near Dequindre has a fair selection of Pentax stuff. The guy at the counter told me they're going to get the MZ-S. I keep asking for it in stores and act surprised and dismayed when they say they don't have one. I'm not going to buy one, but I do enjoy tweaking our local dealers a bit. Paul William D. Sawyer wrote: Hi Paul, I know Woodward Camera well - I bought a new ME Super (black body) from them in 1981, when Pentax was their largest line. If you talk to their people who have been around since then, they are hard pressed to say anything good about Pentax Marketing. To use their phrase, Pentax Gave Away their market share. My A 35mm f2 came from another camera shop across town, and I paid $80 for it. While that may reflect the condition of the lens (cosmetically, the only thing wrong is a missing nib), more likely, it reflects the absence of a market for Pentax equipment in the Detroit area. I was in Camera Mart today, the largest camera store here, and the best Pentax 35mm body they had was a ZX-7, and no lenses. I'm told the local Pentax rep is domiciled in Cleveland, and services a seven state area. Aggod deal for buying used, I guess, but not for anything new. I didn't dare ask about an MZ-S. Sad. Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of PAUL STENQUIST Sent: October 23, 2001 10:46 PM BTW, I bought it from Woodward Camera, which Bill would know to be a rather expensive place to shop. However, they had marked it wrong, and I got it for $90. That makes up for all the times they ripped me off. - 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 . Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.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 . - 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: Pentax in Detroit, was: Fast 35mm Lenses
I've had good results with Midwest Camera Repair, 313 Oak Street, Wyandotte, Mi. 48192. Phone (313) 285-2220. Although lately I've been using Pentax in Colorado. Ken Waller - Original Message - From: Mike Steele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 7:33 AM Subject: Re: Pentax in Detroit, was: Fast 35mm Lenses Hi Detroiters (and everybody else), Where is a good place to take Pentax equipment for servicing (like CLA). The only shop I'm familiar with is Camera Mart, and I'm not sure they do service work (never asked!). Thanks! Mike Steele --- PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bill, Adray Camera on Big Beaver near Dequindre has a fair selection of Pentax stuff. The guy at the counter told me they're going to get the MZ-S. I keep asking for it in stores and act surprised and dismayed when they say they don't have one. I'm not going to buy one, but I do enjoy tweaking our local dealers a bit. Paul William D. Sawyer wrote: Hi Paul, I know Woodward Camera well - I bought a new ME Super (black body) from them in 1981, when Pentax was their largest line. If you talk to their people who have been around since then, they are hard pressed to say anything good about Pentax Marketing. To use their phrase, Pentax Gave Away their market share. My A 35mm f2 came from another camera shop across town, and I paid $80 for it. While that may reflect the condition of the lens (cosmetically, the only thing wrong is a missing nib), more likely, it reflects the absence of a market for Pentax equipment in the Detroit area. I was in Camera Mart today, the largest camera store here, and the best Pentax 35mm body they had was a ZX-7, and no lenses. I'm told the local Pentax rep is domiciled in Cleveland, and services a seven state area. Aggod deal for buying used, I guess, but not for anything new. I didn't dare ask about an MZ-S. Sad. Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of PAUL STENQUIST Sent: October 23, 2001 10:46 PM BTW, I bought it from Woodward Camera, which Bill would know to be a rather expensive place to shop. However, they had marked it wrong, and I got it for $90. That makes up for all the times they ripped me off. - 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 . Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.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 . - 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: Fast 35mm Lenses
This came to me, meant for the list. FWIW, I absolutely disagree with Frantisek's description of thens. I've had one since they came out, and have never had any trouble manually focusing with it. Doug From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fast 35mm Lenses Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 11:37:16 +0200 Thread-Index: AcFdOKIbuRC4NLMhQdeq5Wr8Y4DiDg== Status: I wonder, I tried the FA AL 35/2, and the bayonett hood was too near the focusing ring to permit manual focusing... which is a pity. Is the lens with hood then AF only??? Bad design, again... Frantisek -- Douglas Forrest Brewer Ashwood Lake Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alphoto.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 .
RE: Fast 35mm Lenses
Me neither, only that it seems to require some (warranty) adjustments to enable focusing on subjects very far away... I actually think the focusing ring is a very good compromise between AF speed and manual feel. For me it's definitely wide enough to be comfortable to handle. -Original Message- From: Doug Brewer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: den 25 oktober 2001 13:34 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fast 35mm Lenses This came to me, meant for the list. FWIW, I absolutely disagree with Frantisek's description of thens. I've had one since they came out, and have never had any trouble manually focusing with it. Doug From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fast 35mm Lenses Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 11:37:16 +0200 Thread-Index: AcFdOKIbuRC4NLMhQdeq5Wr8Y4DiDg== Status: I wonder, I tried the FA AL 35/2, and the bayonett hood was too near the focusing ring to permit manual focusing... which is a pity. Is the lens with hood then AF only??? Bad design, again... Frantisek -- Douglas Forrest Brewer Ashwood Lake Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alphoto.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 . - 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: Pentax in Detroit, was: Fast 35mm Lenses
Hi Paul, I know Woodward Camera well - I bought a new ME Super (black body) from them in 1981, when Pentax was their largest line. If you talk to their people who have been around since then, they are hard pressed to say anything good about Pentax Marketing. To use their phrase, Pentax Gave Away their market share. My A 35mm f2 came from another camera shop across town, and I paid $80 for it. While that may reflect the condition of the lens (cosmetically, the only thing wrong is a missing nib), more likely, it reflects the absence of a market for Pentax equipment in the Detroit area. I was in Camera Mart today, the largest camera store here, and the best Pentax 35mm body they had was a ZX-7, and no lenses. I'm told the local Pentax rep is domiciled in Cleveland, and services a seven state area. Aggod deal for buying used, I guess, but not for anything new. I didn't dare ask about an MZ-S. Sad. Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of PAUL STENQUIST Sent: October 23, 2001 10:46 PM BTW, I bought it from Woodward Camera, which Bill would know to be a rather expensive place to shop. However, they had marked it wrong, and I got it for $90. That makes up for all the times they ripped me off. - 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: Pentax in Detroit, was: Fast 35mm Lenses
Hi Bill, Adray Camera on Big Beaver near Dequindre has a fair selection of Pentax stuff. The guy at the counter told me they're going to get the MZ-S. I keep asking for it in stores and act surprised and dismayed when they say they don't have one. I'm not going to buy one, but I do enjoy tweaking our local dealers a bit. Paul William D. Sawyer wrote: Hi Paul, I know Woodward Camera well - I bought a new ME Super (black body) from them in 1981, when Pentax was their largest line. If you talk to their people who have been around since then, they are hard pressed to say anything good about Pentax Marketing. To use their phrase, Pentax Gave Away their market share. My A 35mm f2 came from another camera shop across town, and I paid $80 for it. While that may reflect the condition of the lens (cosmetically, the only thing wrong is a missing nib), more likely, it reflects the absence of a market for Pentax equipment in the Detroit area. I was in Camera Mart today, the largest camera store here, and the best Pentax 35mm body they had was a ZX-7, and no lenses. I'm told the local Pentax rep is domiciled in Cleveland, and services a seven state area. Aggod deal for buying used, I guess, but not for anything new. I didn't dare ask about an MZ-S. Sad. Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of PAUL STENQUIST Sent: October 23, 2001 10:46 PM BTW, I bought it from Woodward Camera, which Bill would know to be a rather expensive place to shop. However, they had marked it wrong, and I got it for $90. That makes up for all the times they ripped me off. - 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: Fast 35mm Lenses
Bob Rapp wrote: From my experience, the K35 f2.0 is sharper than the M/A f2s. The K3.5 is the sharpest of the manual focus lenses and the auto focus FA 35 f2.0 AL is reported to knock that marvellous lens over. The FA is very nice in my limited experience of it. I had an M 35/2 for a while which I loved. Colors were a bit muted, but b+w was fantastic. 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 .
Re: Fast 35mm Lenses
Hi, On 24 Oct 2001 at 9:22, tom wrote: I had an M 35/2 for a while which I loved. Colors were a bit muted, but b+w was fantastic. Could you describe these muted colors in detail? I haven't noticed anything like this so far with M lenses... (Just bought the M2/35.) Gabor - 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 .
Fast 35mm Lenses
35mm is my favorite focal length for general photography. I like the perspective better than a Normal lens. I also like the speed of an f2 version, as it allows me to shoot in many of the spots walking around lands me in. I currently have the A version of the 35mm f2, which I got at a very good price. I'm VERY disappointed in it's performance, as evidenced by a series of shots I recently took of some old buildings with very weathered wood. The grain in the wood simply is not sharp. It was shot with XP-2 rated at 400 in daylight, so the lens was well stopped down, probably in the f8-f16 range. I was using a Super Program, motordriven, on a monopod. Likely shutter speeds in the 1/60-1/250 range. Maybe mine is a bad sample, but I am thinking of spending the money to get the new AF version, which has gotten good reviews here on the list from people whose opinions I always respect. My question for the list, is whether anyone has ever compared the M/A' versions with the AF one. I'm not interested in the f3.5 version, which is considered quite sharp, and I do prefer autofocus because of my deteriorating-with-age eyesight. Is the new lens appreciably superior to the older model? $300 worth? Thanks to all who take the time to reply. Bill Sawyer [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 .
RE: Fast 35mm Lenses
From my experience, the K35 f2.0 is sharper than the M/A f2s. The K3.5 is the sharpest of the manual focus lenses and the auto focus FA 35 f2.0 AL is reported to knock that marvellous lens over. Bob -Original Message- From: William D. Sawyer 35mm is my favorite focal length for general photography. I like the perspective better than a Normal lens. I also like the speed of an f2 version, as it allows me to shoot in many of the spots walking around lands me in. I currently have the A version of the 35mm f2, which I got at a very good price. I'm VERY disappointed in it's performance, as evidenced by a series of shots I recently took of some old buildings with very weathered wood. The grain in the wood simply is not sharp. It was shot with XP-2 rated at 400 in daylight, so the lens was well stopped down, probably in the f8-f16 range. I was using a Super Program, motordriven, on a monopod. Likely shutter speeds in the 1/60-1/250 range. - 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: Fast 35mm Lenses
Bill On the basis of what you've described, I'd say there may be a lot more to the sharpness issue than meets the eye. May I suggest that you actually test the ~lens~ by removing the motor drive, mounting the camera on a substantial and well secured tripod, and by using a fine-grained slide film. Also, test the lens at various ~known~ apertures and shutter speeds. Further, since you're concerned about not being able to focus with those old, tired eyes of yours g, use a focusing aid, such aa a refconverter set on 2X magnification, or the magnifier M. Also, the use of a cable release or the self timer will minimize any vibration or shake that may contribute to a lack of sharpness. FWIW, some time ago while photographing a piece of sculpture, with the LX on a tripod, etc., I used a refconverter to focus. It was set to normal magnification in order to insure proper framing. I was very careful to focus precisely. When I flipped to 2X magnification I could see that the focusing could be improved still further. It should be noted that I was quite close to the subject, and DOF was minimal (I was using a fast lens - 1.8 or so). If you were close to the wood, you might be running into a problem with DOF, too. If you were shooting at F16.0, you may have also lost a little sharpness due to diffraction. While DOF increases at smaller apertures, sharpness and detail may sometimes suffer. So, unless you really ~want~ an AF lens, take some time to carefully explore the potential of the lens you have. That said, the 35mm K lenses are sometimes much preferred to the M and A series lenses by many people. William D. Sawyer wrote: I currently have the A version of the 35mm f2, which I got at a very good price. I'm VERY disappointed in it's performance, as evidenced by a series of shots I recently took of some old buildings with very weathered wood. The grain in the wood simply is not sharp. It was shot with XP-2 rated at 400 in daylight, so the lens was well stopped down, probably in the f8-f16 range. I was using a Super Program, motordriven, on a monopod. Likely shutter speeds in the 1/60-1/250 range. Maybe mine is a bad sample, but I am thinking of spending the money to get the new AF version, which has gotten good reviews here on the list from people whose opinions I always respect. My question for the list, is whether anyone has ever compared the M/A' versions with the AF one. I'm not interested in the f3.5 version, which is considered quite sharp, and I do prefer autofocus because of my deteriorating-with-age eyesight. Is the new lens appreciably superior to the older model? $300 worth? -- 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 .
Re: Fast 35mm Lenses
I think Doug Brewer either has or *wants* the FA 35/2.0 AL Either way, I know he's used it and is very impressed. Bob Rapp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From my experience, the K35 f2.0 is sharper than the M/A f2s. The K3.5 is the sharpest of the manual focus lenses and the auto focus FA 35 f2.0 AL is reported to knock that marvellous lens over. Bob -Original Message- From: William D. Sawyer 35mm is my favorite focal length for general photography. I like the perspective better than a Normal lens. I also like the speed of an f2 version, as it allows me to shoot in many of the spots walking around lands me in. I currently have the A version of the 35mm f2, which I got at a very good price. I'm VERY disappointed in it's performance, as evidenced by a series of shots I recently took of some old buildings with very weathered wood. The grain in the wood simply is not sharp. It was shot with XP-2 rated at 400 in daylight, so the lens was well stopped down, probably in the f8-f16 range. I was using a Super Program, motordriven, on a monopod. Likely shutter speeds in the 1/60-1/250 range. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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 .
