Re: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
Not the 28-105 AFAIK but the 28-200 is defenitely a Tamron rebranded lens. 2007/3/23, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Last I looked, there's a brand new FA 24-90 in the Pentax dealer here in the Philippines :-p But my vote goes to the Tamron 28-75/2.8 Di. Right now my walk around lens is the FA 28-105 (the direct cousin of the 28-200...wait aren't these guys made by Tamron?) and what I wish for is the 2.8 opening. Bong On 3/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 28-200 quite working several months ago (Finally!). I never liked that lens anyway. So now I needed a new walking lens. I began saving my pennies for a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 only to find out now that they've been discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good alternative. Thanks. Kevin Thornsberry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
There are 3 versions of the 28-105. The one I have is the one that suspiciously looks like the 28-200 and/or a Tamron. This one: http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/short/FA28-105f4-5.6-ii.html Oh...(haven't looked at this page for a while) Bojidar notes that it could be made by Tamron as well. Bong On 3/23/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not the 28-105 AFAIK but the 28-200 is defenitely a Tamron rebranded lens. 2007/3/23, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Last I looked, there's a brand new FA 24-90 in the Pentax dealer here in the Philippines :-p But my vote goes to the Tamron 28-75/2.8 Di. Right now my walk around lens is the FA 28-105 (the direct cousin of the 28-200...wait aren't these guys made by Tamron?) and what I wish for is the 2.8 opening. Bong On 3/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 28-200 quite working several months ago (Finally!). I never liked that lens anyway. So now I needed a new walking lens. I began saving my pennies for a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 only to find out now that they've been discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good alternative. Thanks. Kevin Thornsberry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
Oh yes indeed it is quite suspicious ;) IMO, it was madeby Tamron. Very typical shape. 2007/3/23, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED]: There are 3 versions of the 28-105. The one I have is the one that suspiciously looks like the 28-200 and/or a Tamron. This one: http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/short/FA28-105f4-5.6-ii.html Oh...(haven't looked at this page for a while) Bojidar notes that it could be made by Tamron as well. Bong On 3/23/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not the 28-105 AFAIK but the 28-200 is defenitely a Tamron rebranded lens. 2007/3/23, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Last I looked, there's a brand new FA 24-90 in the Pentax dealer here in the Philippines :-p But my vote goes to the Tamron 28-75/2.8 Di. Right now my walk around lens is the FA 28-105 (the direct cousin of the 28-200...wait aren't these guys made by Tamron?) and what I wish for is the 2.8 opening. Bong On 3/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 28-200 quite working several months ago (Finally!). I never liked that lens anyway. So now I needed a new walking lens. I began saving my pennies for a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 only to find out now that they've been discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good alternative. Thanks. Kevin Thornsberry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
Thanks Marco. I wish I had seen your post before placing my order with Precision Camera as referenced in Fernando's post. According to UPS there is a package on the way so hopefully I'll be a satisfied. In case there is a problem with Precision Camera, I'll keep your offer as a backup plan. Thanks to everyone who posted on this question. I knew the PDML would help me out. - Original Message - From: Marco Alpert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:01 PM Subject: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 Hi Kevin, I have a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 that I've only used twice and is in essentially mint condition apart from a very small abrasion on the lens hood. Complete with all original packaging. $325 including shipping in the USA if you're interested. - Marco On 3/22/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 28-200 quite working several months ago (Finally!). I never liked that lens anyway. So now I needed a new walking lens. I began saving my pennies for a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 only to find out now that they've been discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good alternative. Thanks. Kevin Thornsberry -- 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: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
OK. Less than 24 hours after placing my order I have the lens in hand (fully enabled, I guess you'd say). Precision Camera was pleasant to deal with and seemed to really try to fix a slight boo-boo they made on shipping method. I'll have to stop in next time I'm in Austin. Not too many stores carry anything but basic Pentax lenses. The lens seems nice. It focuses fairly fast in daylight at least, is light, good contrast and the zoom range is right for a walking lens. I'm happy. Thanks again for everyone's input. Kevin - Original Message - From: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Marco Alpert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 8:45 AM Subject: Re: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 Thanks Marco. I wish I had seen your post before placing my order with Precision Camera as referenced in Fernando's post. According to UPS there is a package on the way so hopefully I'll be a satisfied. In case there is a problem with Precision Camera, I'll keep your offer as a backup plan. Thanks to everyone who posted on this question. I knew the PDML would help me out. - Original Message - From: Marco Alpert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:01 PM Subject: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 Hi Kevin, I have a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 that I've only used twice and is in essentially mint condition apart from a very small abrasion on the lens hood. Complete with all original packaging. $325 including shipping in the USA if you're interested. - Marco On 3/22/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 28-200 quite working several months ago (Finally!). I never liked that lens anyway. So now I needed a new walking lens. I began saving my pennies for a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 only to find out now that they've been discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good alternative. Thanks. Kevin Thornsberry -- 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: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
Hi Kevin, This might help you: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036thread=22522904 Never bought any thing from them, so I can't recommend about their service. On 3/22/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 28-200 quite working several months ago (Finally!). I never liked that lens anyway. So now I needed a new walking lens. I began saving my pennies for a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 only to find out now that they've been discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good alternative. Thanks. Kevin Thornsberry -- 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: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
Kevin, my recommendation is Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR DI lens. I have it for my zoom walk around and really like it. Cheers. Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 28-200 quite working several months ago (Finally!). I never liked that lens anyway. So now I needed a new walking lens. I began saving my pennies for a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 only to find out now that they've been discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good alternative. Thanks. Kevin Thornsberry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:42:48 +0200, Boris Liberman wrote Kevin, my recommendation is Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR DI lens. I have it for my zoom walk around and really like it. Cheers. Boris Or for a little more reach, the Tamron 24-135 zoom, a little spendy though. John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
Kevin, My recommendation is Pentax FA 24-90mm f3.4-4.5 AF + IF, it is an excellent lens indeed. On Thursday 22 March 2007 19:42, Boris Liberman wrote: Kevin, my recommendation is Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR DI lens. I have it for my zoom walk around and really like it. Cheers. Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 28-200 quite working several months ago (Finally!). I never liked that lens anyway. So now I needed a new walking lens. I began saving my pennies for a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 only to find out now that they've been discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good alternative. Thanks. Kevin Thornsberry -- Frits Wüthrich -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
Last I looked, there's a brand new FA 24-90 in the Pentax dealer here in the Philippines :-p But my vote goes to the Tamron 28-75/2.8 Di. Right now my walk around lens is the FA 28-105 (the direct cousin of the 28-200...wait aren't these guys made by Tamron?) and what I wish for is the 2.8 opening. Bong On 3/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 28-200 quite working several months ago (Finally!). I never liked that lens anyway. So now I needed a new walking lens. I began saving my pennies for a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 only to find out now that they've been discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good alternative. Thanks. Kevin Thornsberry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
