Re: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Monday, January 21, 2002, 7:50:55 PM, Cotty wrote: Actually, some assignment / editorial photogs these days are getting by with 2 zooms--an f/2.8 super WA (17-35, that sort of thing) and an f/2.8 80-200. C Mike, C ALL the press snappers I see out on jobs have exactly those lenses - C almost exclusively Nikon D1Xs, although the Canon faithful have soldiered C on with the D30 - until now. I dare say there will be the odd brace of C EOS1-Ds now. C Cotty True, Cotty, I have seen many of them with this double-setup too. But the few I know personally want to be more creative (one works for a weekly, though, there's _somewhat_ more time there for creativity). One war reporter and when not in war a normal PJ uses a lot his 1.4/35mm for creative DOF, even in plain daylight (I guess the 1/8000 speed of these bodies helps thereg). Even for normal, fast, reportage. I must admit, his photographs are really good, they stand out of the usual PJ snappers crowd. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Hi Frantisek, True, Cotty, I have seen many of them with this double-setup too. But the few I know personally want to be more creative (one works for a weekly, though, there's _somewhat_ more time there for creativity). One war reporter and when not in war a normal PJ uses a lot his 1.4/35mm for creative DOF, even in plain daylight (I guess the 1/8000 speed of these bodies helps thereg). Even for normal, fast, reportage. I must admit, his photographs are really good, they stand out of the usual PJ snappers crowd. That's an interesting point. One wonders whether or not most press snappers are simply using the '2 body 2 zoom' setup almost because it's de riguer. By that I mean that - heaven forbid - it's the fashion! Not so long ago, I'd see all snappers with a gadget bag, namely a Billingham. Then I started to see them disappearing in favour of rucksacks - more mobility. Once you've got your bodies and lenses that you want, the rest can go on your back, freeing up arms and legs. This is ideal for papping celebs, or outside court. But now, the bags seem to have gone altogether! Two bodies with 2 zooms, one or both with flash and NiCad(s) in jacket pocket(s). So if I saw someone with a 35 1.4, I'd take a closer look - this guy isn't following the fashion! He's probably *setting* the trends, not following them. I wonder how many of the trend-followers could shoot something decent with just one body and one prime? I'll bet your friend could. That's the acid test, eh! Good light to you too, Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
[...] that the more lenses someone had--more than four, that is--the less serious a photographer they were likely to be. [...] Zooms or primes? Actually, some assignment / editorial photogs these days are getting by with 2 zooms--an f/2.8 super WA (17-35, that sort of thing) and an f/2.8 80-200. --Mike - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Coming into this late, but... 1) a very small outfit - fast 24mm and fast 50mm, like 50/1.4 and 24/2 2) super-small outfit - ~40-42 (like my Olympus SP 1.7/42 rangefinder) 3) greedy mood g: 15mm, 24mm, 50mm, 80-200/2.8, 400/4 or 300/2.8 (not too greedy is it g) 4) normal kit - 17/20mm, fast 24mm, 80-200/2.8, fast 50mm or 35mm, 400/5.6 I would like to have backups too, best something slower but more compact, like a 28/3.5 and similar. but that's the midget format... now for real stuff :) 6x6 SLR or TLR or rangefinder with very-wideangle (I can crop to slight wideangle always if the need), triple-normal tele, slightly-wider normal (fast). That's not much is it ;) Frantisek - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
On Wed, 16 Jan 2002 12:38:16 -0600, you wrote: And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? Stealing a phrase from Roberto Duran: No mas, no mas. -- John Mustarde www.photolin.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: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday.
Hi Rob, I fear that you will regret the decision to take only one camera body, I am sure that you will find MRC to be more trouble than it's worth. The descission was made for me tonight, the LX stopped fuctioning on all but mechanical speeds, put new batteries in, but to no avail. Meter is still fine. So it looks like its the MZ-S :) Regards, Paul - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday.
On 17 Jan 2002 at 23:15, Paul Jones wrote: Hi Rob, I fear that you will regret the decision to take only one camera body, I am sure that you will find MRC to be more trouble than it's worth. The descission was made for me tonight, the LX stopped fuctioning on all but mechanical speeds, put new batteries in, but to no avail. Meter is still fine. So it looks like its the MZ-S :) Bummer, what a PITA, I point to Alan C, 0 to the LX Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday.
A sensible strategy, Paul. I was distraught when I concluded that one of my 20mm lenses was probably 21 or 22mm. Then I realized that I could keep it and sell my other 20 and my 24. Fewer lenses to store, fewer to choose from, fewer to carry--who could ask for anything less? I've just ordered three of Pentax's four A-series teleconverters. If you have fast primes, don't overlook TCs as a way to reduce your total carrying load. Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And thinking about it now, if i got a 43/1.9 then i could probably supplement it for both the 35 and the 50. Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday.
Hi, Paul. What a shit! This behaviour sounds really weird, since I would suppose meter would also be dead if a electronic problem occurs. Are you sure the batteries are ok? Regards Albano The Guilty (the one who sold him the camera few time ago. But working right, of course) Paul wrote: The descission was made for me tonight, the LX stopped fuctioning on all but mechanical speeds, put new batteries in, but to no avail. Meter is still fine. So it looks like its the MZ-S :) Regards, Paul - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday.
I`d definitely try a different battery, just in case, since that is the symptom of an almost dead battery. Do the LED`s in the viewfinder blink? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 5:24 AM Subject: Re: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday. Hi, Paul. What a shit! This behaviour sounds really weird, since I would suppose meter would also be dead if a electronic problem occurs. Are you sure the batteries are ok? Regards Albano The Guilty (the one who sold him the camera few time ago. But working right, of course) Paul wrote: The descission was made for me tonight, the LX stopped fuctioning on all but mechanical speeds, put new batteries in, but to no avail. Meter is still fine. So it looks like its the MZ-S :) Regards, Paul - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Mike Johnston wrote: And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? Hi Mike, OK, I'll take the bait. In answer to the earlier question about how many I own? Well, I've got more than you seem to have, but ~much~ less than some of the PDMLers. If I ever end up with as many as some of the PDMLers, I'm sure my wife will have me committed to the lunatic asylum. ;-) Currently, the inventory is as follows -- six SMC Pentax primes from 28 to 135, including four 50's (one of which I haven't used and almost sold to Albano one time), two zooms in the closet (SMC-F 35-80/4-5.6, SMC-A 70-210/4), and one zoom on the way (SMC-A 35-105/3.5). With my one autofocus and two manual-focus bodies, I can justify two fast 50's -- one autofocus and one manual focus, of course. (A third fast 50 in manual focus is OK for the backup manual body, but I don't really need a fourth 50mm lens.) I think I can get by with just the one 28 and the one 135 that I own. And that autofocus 35-80 zoom, although it doesn't get much use, is handy enough for snapshots that I don't think I'd want to get rid of it. I guess I don't ~need~ the two manual-focus zooms, but I ~want~ them too much to part with them, and they do seem to come in handy in certain situations. Would be nice to have something around 85 (like the well-worn SMC-M 85/2 I saw as an extra lens included in the kit that sold on eBay a while back). A fast 300 or 400 would be fun, but I don't know if I'd use it very often, and my 400mm f/5 refracting telescope with T-adapter seems to suffice for that sort of thing when I do need that much reach. I guess I ~really want~ to swap one of the 50's for an 85. So the final answer would be six primes and three zooms -- same number as what I have now. I guess that means I'm at equilibrium? But you and I both know I'm not going to stop there. ;-) Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Pretty much every SMCP there is, although I've little desire for many zooms. I'd like to add the 15mm, 18/3.5, A20/2.8, 24/3.5, FA*77/1.8 Ltd, A*135/1.8, A*300/2.8 A*400/2.8, A*600/5.6, A*1200/8.0, and the 135~600 zoom. That should do it That should do it? Heck, Shel, if that much heavy glass went to California, Archie Bunker would finally get his wish, and the whole coast would slide off into the ocean... g Fred - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Oh, that is easy. I want to own FA* 24/2 FA 77/1.8 Limited Black FA* 300/4.5 FA 28-70/4 FA* 70-200/4 That's all. So I need to buy 77 Limited and FA 300/4.5 and wait for Pentax to make FA* 70-200/4. In between I could squeeze to buy one decent LX body. By the time the above comes true, I'm sure I will manage to think of something else to desire. :) Cao, Matjaz And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Mike; I agree and would WANT only what I would USE. Obviously our photographic subjects differ because her is my list: 24 35 or 40 50 (one fast maybe one macro) 100 macro 200f4 macro 300f2.8 400f2.8 600f4 800f5.6 (maybe) Maybe a 28-105 zoom for candids along with the lenses however I WANT a large variety of accessories to go between my cameras and lenses such as bellows, 'stension tubes, teleconverters, etc. Christian No I'm not compensating for anything... On Wednesday 16 January 2002 13:38, Mike J. wrote: And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? --Mike - - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
With that in mind, you'll notice that I chose the smaller, lighter 600mm lens, not the big 600mm/4.0 monsters. IAC, Fred, I need these lenses to make me a complete photographer. I want to be ready for any photographic challenge or opportunity. Plus, I can get rid of my spot meter if I use the 1200/8.0. That's a weight saving right there. Fred wrote: Pretty much every SMCP there is, although I've little desire for many zooms. I'd like to add the 15mm, 18/3.5, A20/2.8, 24/3.5, FA*77/1.8 Ltd, A*135/1.8, A*300/2.8 A*400/2.8, A*600/5.6, A*1200/8.0, and the 135~600 zoom. That should do it That should do it? Heck, Shel, if that much heavy glass went to California, Archie Bunker would finally get his wish, and the whole coast would slide off into the ocean... g -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
At 06:26 PM 1/16/2002 -0500, DougF wrote: Mike Johnston wrote: And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? One of each K mount Pentax lens. And a 16 SC reflecting telescope on a computerized equatorial mount. And a two-ton flatbed truck and a couple of Sherpas to drag it all around where the truck won't go. Technically the Sherpas and truck aren't really lenses. TTYL, DougF - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Mike Johnston wrote: And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? Only one...at any given moment. -- 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 .
Re: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Mike Johnston wrote: And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? A dozen (maybe two) less than I currently own... Gianfranco = Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? Seven. 16/2.8 fish-eye (Russian), 18/3.5 or something similar, 28/2, 50/1.4, 85/2.2 soft, 105/2.8, and 200/2.5. Then I'll never have to worry about replacing lenses. Hiroto [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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Hiroto Yamashita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seven. 16/2.8 fish-eye (Russian), 18/3.5 or something similar, 28/2, 50/1.4, 85/2.2 soft, 105/2.8, and 200/2.5. Then I'll never have to worry about replacing lenses. Hi Hiroto, Your ideal setup is very close to mine. I'd probably replace nothing but the 105/2.8 with something a bit faster, but Pentax never marketed a faster 100/105 lens... (I know, there is the 135/1.8, but I'd like a 100/2). Gianfranco = Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
At one time my base kit was an MX w the 35/2 and the 85/2. If I was to replace it I think would get the 100/2.8 instead of the 85. At the moment I have a 24/2, a 50/1.4 and an 80-200/2.8 as a base kit, more versatile but somewhat more of a hassle to carry about. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 1:38 PM Subject: How many lenses do you WANT to own? And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? I'll answer, at the risk of offending Dan S. with more of my verbosity g: two. What I want is to own nothing more than I use, and to carry everything I own. I'm very aware of the ideal kit for me: a 40mm f/2 and an 85mm f/2. I got used to the 40mm focal length using the CLE and the old Olympus pancake (not really a pancake) 40mm, and for me it's perfect--wide enough but not too wide. More generically, any moderate-speed, moderate-wide-angle normal lens paired with a moderate tele for portraits. When I'm feeling ascetic--as if two lenses is decadent g--I substitute one 50mm for both of them. That's what I've been mostly doing in recent years. --Mike - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Well ... how many high quality lenses are out there? When I ordered my ZX-5n and FA 35/2 about a year and a half ago, I couldn't imagine I would want more than a decent 35mm and a macro lens of some sort. However, since then, I've acquired both of those and a few more--and the whole experience has been pretty enjoyable. I'm not interested in duplicating what I already have, but having new things to figure out is always fun. And, as long as it's all still fun and affordable (i.e., it isn't robbing resources or attention from more important things), I don't see any compelling reason to not find out what's over that next hill. Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike polled: And here's another question for you--how many lenses do you WANT to own? - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
I'm all set on 35mm. ( Every prime from 15mm to 500mm) but I still want the following for my P67: 55 F3.5 or 4 75 F4.5 or 2.8 90 F2.8 and 105 F2.4 JCO - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
At one time my base kit was an MX w the 35/2 and the 85/2. If I was to replace it I think would get the 100/2.8 instead of the 85. At the moment I have a 24/2, a 50/1.4 and an 80-200/2.8 as a base kit, more versatile but somewhat more of a hassle to carry about. Makes eminent good sense. I don't mean to scold anyone by passing along this story, but I once heard a famous photojournalist say that no great photographer ever carried more than four lenses, and that the more lenses someone had--more than four, that is--the less serious a photographer they were likely to be. Of course I'm just passing this along, wouldn't subscribe to such a silly view myself Well g --Mike - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
My core is my first two, the FA 35/2 and the FA 100/2.8--those are the two that would be hardest to part with, but the others are fun (well, the two 50s aren't that much fun, but the others are). I usually take one*, though occassionally I'll carry two. Too many options can be as frustrating as too few, and who wants to carry around a bunch of junk you aren't going to use? Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] * If I'm not carrying my FA 35/2, I will frequently take my Yashica T4-Super (a T* 35/3.5)as a backup to whatever is on the ZX-5n. Graywolf wrote: At one time my base kit was an MX w the 35/2 and the 85/2. If I was to replace it I think would get the 100/2.8 instead of the 85. At the moment I have a 24/2, a 50/1.4 and an 80-200/2.8 as a base kit, more versatile but somewhat more of a hassle to carry about. Ciao, graywolf [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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Having more lenses doesn't mean you have to carry them with you, although, when Erwitt traveled on assignment he usually carried his full kit - two bodies, misc. items, and all his lenses from 17mm to 300mm. I guess it depends on what you're photographing and what the circumstances are. I agree that many times carrying too much equipment gets in the way of the photographic process - it certainly does for me. Usually I carry no more than two bodies and three or four lenses. Mike Johnston wrote: I don't mean to scold anyone by passing along this story, but I once heard a famous photojournalist say that no great photographer ever carried more than four lenses, and that the more lenses someone had--more than four, that is--the less serious a photographer they were likely to be. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Does that mean if i take just one lense then i should be on assignment for National Geographic? I don't mean to scold anyone by passing along this story, but I once heard a famous photojournalist say that no great photographer ever carried more than four lenses, and that the more lenses someone had--more than four, that is--the less serious a photographer they were likely to be. Of course I'm just passing this along, wouldn't subscribe to such a silly view myself - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday.
I have been thinking (to uch) about what lenses to take on my trip next week. I finally descided on: 24/2 35/2.8 50/1.4 100/2.8 And thinking about it now, if i got a 43/1.9 then i could probaly suplement it for both the 35 and the 50. The original plan was to take MZ-S and LX, now i'm think i might be able to get away with the just MZ-S and just mid role change film, as i doubt i'll carry to bodies from the car at the same time. My girlfriend pointed out that i spent more time packing camera gear than clothes :) Paul - Original Message - From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 3:23 PM Subject: Re: How many lenses do you WANT to own? At one time my base kit was an MX w the 35/2 and the 85/2. If I was to replace it I think would get the 100/2.8 instead of the 85. At the moment I have a 24/2, a 50/1.4 and an 80-200/2.8 as a base kit, more versatile but somewhat more of a hassle to carry about. Makes eminent good sense. I don't mean to scold anyone by passing along this story, but I once heard a famous photojournalist say that no great photographer ever carried more than four lenses, and that the more lenses someone had--more than four, that is--the less serious a photographer they were likely to be. Of course I'm just passing this along, wouldn't subscribe to such a silly view myself Well g --Mike - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
I want a 20mm or a 24mm or both in addition to my 19mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm, 135mm, 200mm, and 400mm. The new 31mm Limited might be nice. Also, I think the Vivitar Series 1 28-105 f2.8-3.8 zoom is one of the best zooms ever made by any company and I sold mine! I replaced it with a mint 28-135 f4 pentax-A but I don't think it's a better lens (unless you consider being better flare-proff than the Vivitar). The Pentax is sharp enough for a zoom, but the close focusing on the Vivitar is shorter and the macro is much, much better.The vivitar is also faster (both in use since it's a one-touch and aperture-wise) There were a couple being sold on ebay by Henry's recently that I was watching. Just a fantastic lens (for a zoom). The 28mm shift might be fun since I shoot a lot of buildings. The bellows with 100mm f4 is something i will pick up eventually. brendan Macrae - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
On 16 Jan 2002 at 22:23, Mike Johnston wrote: I don't mean to scold anyone by passing along this story, but I once heard a famous photojournalist say that no great photographer ever carried more than four lenses, and that the more lenses someone had--more than four, that is--the less serious a photographer they were likely to be. But Mike, you didn't ask how many lenses we carried? I shot 95% of my last O/S trip on a 35 f/1.4 The other FLs just filled in the gaps that the 35 f/1.4 couldn't. I don't use my 15 f/3.5 that often but it sure has it's place in my lens line- up, I don't just shoot head and shoulders :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday.
On 17 Jan 2002 at 15:58, Paul Jones wrote: I have been thinking (to uch) about what lenses to take on my trip next week. I finally descided on: 24/2 35/2.8 50/1.4 100/2.8 And thinking about it now, if i got a 43/1.9 then i could probaly suplement it for both the 35 and the 50. The original plan was to take MZ-S and LX, now i'm think i might be able to get away with the just MZ-S and just mid role change film, as i doubt i'll carry to bodies from the car at the same time. My girlfriend pointed out that i spent more time packing camera gear than clothes :) Paul, I fear that you will regret the decision to take only one camera body, I am sure that you will find MRC to be more trouble than it's worth. I am sure that you will have fun with the lens line-up though, I don't think that you'll have too much trouble with fire on your way up the coast either, it p*ssed down last night and now we have some local flooding :-( I'd be disturbed if it took me longer than a few minutes to pack my clothing and sundries, got to keep your perspective :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
On Wed, 16 Jan 2002 22:23:05 -0600, Mike Johnston wrote: [...] that the more lenses someone had--more than four, that is--the less serious a photographer they were likely to be. [...] Zooms or primes? TTYL DougF - 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 .
