Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-04 Thread Derby Chang

Paul Stenquist wrote:

DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on K20D.
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg




Late coming to this one, but that is one of the most joyous pics I've 
seen in a while. Excellent


D


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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-03 Thread paul stenquist

Thank you. Always happy to provoke a smile.
Paul
On Jun 3, 2009, at 10:30 PM, Tim Bray wrote:

On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Paul  
Stenquist wrote:
DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on  
K20D.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg


You can't look at that and not smile.  Thanks, T



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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-03 Thread Tim Bray
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
> DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on K20D.
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg

You can't look at that and not smile.  Thanks, T

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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread P. J. Alling

Cute.  Nice timing,

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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread paul stenquist
Make that it extends another 2.5 inches or so at 250 mm. Brain fade.  
Although it's a substantial lens, it's relatively compact. And it's  
built like a tank.

Paul
On Jun 2, 2009, at 11:41 PM, paul stenquist wrote:

It has a tripod mount. It's easily removable, so I leave it off for  
hand holding. The only time I've used it on a tripod was when  
testing/adjusting the autofocus. It's easily handholdable. Feels  
good. At 60mm, it's about the same length as the DA*50-135, but a  
bit fatter. It extends another seven inches or so at 250mm. The  
extension is solid as a rock. Zero wobble. I find it's a natural in  
terms of handhold. It balances beautifully with the K20D and battery  
grip.

Paul
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a tripod mount?  Do you use it on a tripod or monopod?  How hand
holdable is it, etc...we can see the imaging capability, but would be
great to know it's handling.

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ps> Thanks Bob. The lens and I have become inseparable. It's a gem.
ps> Paul
ps> On Jun 1, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:

One of them is too cool to scream?  Fun photo Paul.  I like that  
lens

and how you use it.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Paul Stenquist 
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http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg

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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread paul stenquist
It has a tripod mount. It's easily removable, so I leave it off for  
hand holding. The only time I've used it on a tripod was when testing/ 
adjusting the autofocus. It's easily handholdable. Feels good. At  
60mm, it's about the same length as the DA*50-135, but a bit fatter.  
It extends another seven inches or so at 250mm. The extension is solid  
as a rock. Zero wobble. I find it's a natural in terms of handhold. It  
balances beautifully with the K20D and battery grip.

Paul
On Jun 2, 2009, at 11:10 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:


Can you give us more insight on the handling and usage?  Does it have
a tripod mount?  Do you use it on a tripod or monopod?  How hand
holdable is it, etc...we can see the imaging capability, but would be
great to know it's handling.

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Monday, June 1, 2009, 7:09:19 PM, you wrote:

ps> Thanks Bob. The lens and I have become inseparable. It's a gem.
ps> Paul
ps> On Jun 1, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:

One of them is too cool to scream?  Fun photo Paul.  I like that  
lens

and how you use it.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Paul Stenquist 
wrote:
DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on
K20D.
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg

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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread paul stenquist
Thanks. Yes, I love the lens. Shot a couple hundred frames at Grace's  
soccer game today. Lots of keepers.

Paul
On Jun 2, 2009, at 11:06 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:


Cool shot!  Great perspective - you and that lens seem to be getting
along very well so far.

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PS> DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus  
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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Can you give us more insight on the handling and usage?  Does it have
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holdable is it, etc...we can see the imaging capability, but would be
great to know it's handling.

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ps> Thanks Bob. The lens and I have become inseparable. It's a gem.
ps> Paul
ps> On Jun 1, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:

>> One of them is too cool to scream?  Fun photo Paul.  I like that lens
>> and how you use it.
>> Regards,  Bob S.
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Paul Stenquist > > wrote:
>>> DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on  
>>> K20D.
>>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg
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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Cool shot!  Great perspective - you and that lens seem to be getting
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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
Interesting angle and framing.

Dave

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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread paul stenquist

Thanks Bob.
On Jun 2, 2009, at 5:07 PM, Bob W wrote:


how did I miss that first time round? That's a really good shot!

Bob



Thanks. That's worth a look.
Paul
On Jun 2, 2009, at 3:57 PM, frank theriault wrote:


On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 6:31 PM, Paul Stenquist


wrote:
DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on
K20D.
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg


I think I might like it even more if you rotated it 90 degrees, even
though I'm sure you're showing it "right side up".

Whatever the case may be, this is a wonderful photo!

cheers,
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RE: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread Bob W
how did I miss that first time round? That's a really good shot!

Bob 

> 
> Thanks. That's worth a look.
> Paul
> On Jun 2, 2009, at 3:57 PM, frank theriault wrote:
> 
> > On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 6:31 PM, Paul Stenquist 
>  > > wrote:
> >> DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on  
> >> K20D.
> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg
> >
> > I think I might like it even more if you rotated it 90 degrees, even
> > though I'm sure you're showing it "right side up".
> >
> > Whatever the case may be, this is a wonderful photo!
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank


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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread paul stenquist

Thanks. That's worth a look.
Paul
On Jun 2, 2009, at 3:57 PM, frank theriault wrote:

On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 6:31 PM, Paul Stenquist > wrote:
DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on  
K20D.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg


I think I might like it even more if you rotated it 90 degrees, even
though I'm sure you're showing it "right side up".

Whatever the case may be, this is a wonderful photo!

cheers,
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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 6:31 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on K20D.
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg

I think I might like it even more if you rotated it 90 degrees, even
though I'm sure you're showing it "right side up".

Whatever the case may be, this is a wonderful photo!

cheers,
frank


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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Luiz. And thanks to all who had a look.
Paul
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> Good moment, Paul. Very interesting...
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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread Luiz Felipe

Good moment, Paul. Very interesting...

LF

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RE: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread Bob W
> The lens and I have become inseparable.

That must make your eyes water

Bob 



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> Thanks Bob. The lens and I have become inseparable. It's a gem.
> Paul
> On Jun 1, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
> 
> > One of them is too cool to scream?  Fun photo Paul.  I like 
> that lens
> > and how you use it.
> > Regards,  Bob S.
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Paul Stenquist 
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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-01 Thread paul stenquist

Thanks Bob. The lens and I have become inseparable. It's a gem.
Paul
On Jun 1, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:


One of them is too cool to scream?  Fun photo Paul.  I like that lens
and how you use it.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Paul Stenquist > wrote:
DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on  
K20D.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg

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Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
One of them is too cool to scream?  Fun photo Paul.  I like that lens
and how you use it.
Regards,  Bob S.

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PESO: Feet

2009-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist

DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on K20D.
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