Re: On topic of lenses and enablement, for a change
Keep looking! It's my favorite lens, especially for shooting events. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 6/6/10, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: I tried to find a mechanically decent sample of FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 but failed so far. Ideally, I'd like something like 24-90/4.0, but such a beast does not seem to exist... Boris -- 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: On topic of lenses and enablement, for a change
On 6/3/2010 3:03 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Boris, this Pentax lens is an extremely well made tank. I enjoyed one for several years and sold in for a bit over $1,000 USD a couple years ago. I felt it somewhat heavy and sides all this new D glass was out. I bought the DA* 50~135, did some semi serious comparisons with the FA 28~70 f/2.8 and decided to let it go. I'm sure it's pleasing it's current owner somewhere. Jack Thanks, Jack... Hmmm. I tried to find a mechanically decent sample of FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 but failed so far. Ideally, I'd like something like 24-90/4.0, but such a beast does not seem to exist... Boris -- 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.
On topic of lenses and enablement, for a change
Hi! I'm thinking of two things that I might want to do next with my gear cabinet. 1. Galia seems to have a liking of shooting small things. I seem to have a liking of making her use 50 mm lens, to which she does not really protest. Adding these two, I am thinking of buying a 50 mm macro lens for her. The alternatives are FA 50/2.8 and DFA 50/2.8. Except price, weight and build differences - is there any sense to prefer one to another? I am leaning towards FA variety, but I am open to opinions. 2. Call me a snob, but I want to replace my Tamron 28-75/2.8 with Pentax FA* 28-70/2.8. A number of issues here. They seem to be on sale on eekbay for a bit over USD 1k. Would anyone from USA agree to buy one for me, test it properly and then send it along? I realize it is a lot of hassle should the specific sample proves suboptimal, so that feel free to keep your silence. If you decide to talk - let it be off list. Another issue is mechanical longevity. Tamron's made is said to be more towards the consumer grade - plastic and such. What about Pentax? What are the chances that buying one, I'd end up with pile of mechanical issues? And finally, if any one from the list want to enable be with any of the above, I would gladly consider the offer. It is because, obviously, dealing with PDML is much more reliable and pleasant than eekbay adventures. Thanks in advance. Boris P.S. Immediately or even along with going about FA* 28-70/2.8 I will be selling my Tamron 28-75/2.8... So you have an opportunity here as well. -- 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: On topic of lenses and enablement, for a change
Hi Boris, I could hook you up with a DFA 50. I'd say LNIB to LNIB-. Please contact me offlist if you're interested. Cheers Ecke 2010/6/3 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: Hi! I'm thinking of two things that I might want to do next with my gear cabinet. 1. Galia seems to have a liking of shooting small things. I seem to have a liking of making her use 50 mm lens, to which she does not really protest. Adding these two, I am thinking of buying a 50 mm macro lens for her. The alternatives are FA 50/2.8 and DFA 50/2.8. Except price, weight and build differences - is there any sense to prefer one to another? I am leaning towards FA variety, but I am open to opinions. 2. Call me a snob, but I want to replace my Tamron 28-75/2.8 with Pentax FA* 28-70/2.8. A number of issues here. They seem to be on sale on eekbay for a bit over USD 1k. Would anyone from USA agree to buy one for me, test it properly and then send it along? I realize it is a lot of hassle should the specific sample proves suboptimal, so that feel free to keep your silence. If you decide to talk - let it be off list. Another issue is mechanical longevity. Tamron's made is said to be more towards the consumer grade - plastic and such. What about Pentax? What are the chances that buying one, I'd end up with pile of mechanical issues? And finally, if any one from the list want to enable be with any of the above, I would gladly consider the offer. It is because, obviously, dealing with PDML is much more reliable and pleasant than eekbay adventures. Thanks in advance. Boris P.S. Immediately or even along with going about FA* 28-70/2.8 I will be selling my Tamron 28-75/2.8... So you have an opportunity here as well. -- 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: On topic of lenses and enablement, for a change
Boris, this Pentax lens is an extremely well made tank. I enjoyed one for several years and sold in for a bit over $1,000 USD a couple years ago. I felt it somewhat heavy and sides all this new D glass was out. I bought the DA* 50~135, did some semi serious comparisons with the FA 28~70 f/2.8 and decided to let it go. I'm sure it's pleasing it's current owner somewhere. Jack --- On Thu, 6/3/10, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: On topic of lenses and enablement, for a change To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 1:08 AM Hi! I'm thinking of two things that I might want to do next with my gear cabinet. 1. Galia seems to have a liking of shooting small things. I seem to have a liking of making her use 50 mm lens, to which she does not really protest. Adding these two, I am thinking of buying a 50 mm macro lens for her. The alternatives are FA 50/2.8 and DFA 50/2.8. Except price, weight and build differences - is there any sense to prefer one to another? I am leaning towards FA variety, but I am open to opinions. 2. Call me a snob, but I want to replace my Tamron 28-75/2.8 with Pentax FA* 28-70/2.8. A number of issues here. They seem to be on sale on eekbay for a bit over USD 1k. Would anyone from USA agree to buy one for me, test it properly and then send it along? I realize it is a lot of hassle should the specific sample proves suboptimal, so that feel free to keep your silence. If you decide to talk - let it be off list. Another issue is mechanical longevity. Tamron's made is said to be more towards the consumer grade - plastic and such. What about Pentax? What are the chances that buying one, I'd end up with pile of mechanical issues? And finally, if any one from the list want to enable be with any of the above, I would gladly consider the offer. It is because, obviously, dealing with PDML is much more reliable and pleasant than eekbay adventures. Thanks in advance. Boris P.S. Immediately or even along with going about FA* 28-70/2.8 I will be selling my Tamron 28-75/2.8... So you have an opportunity here as well. -- 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.
