RE: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
A great rectilinear 35mm F4 for the P67. 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
>>> Agreed. I would prefer that ~all~ AF lenses have an AF/MF >>> clutch, >> The FA43/1.9 Limited too? > No, no, Alan. Leave it there . I like the mf feeling of Limited > lenses. It is the best of what Pentax has made about mf feel in > land of AF lenses. Besides, I don't find AF/MF clutch of FA* > lenses to be ~that~ good. Well, I have to say that I have had limited experience with focus feel in AF lenses (almost every lens I have used is an MF lens). However, for the few AF lenses I have used, here are my admittedly subjective thoughts: 1. AF 35-70/2.8. No clutch. Lousy focus feel. 2. F 50/2.8 Macro. No clutch. Miserable focus feel. 3. FA 43/1.9 Limited. No clutch. Disappointing focus feel. 4. FA* 85/1.4. With clutch. Excellent focus feel. 5. F* 300/4.5. With clutch. Very good focus feel. So, based solely on my limited and subjective AF lens experience, I ~still~ have to say "gimme an AF/MF clutch anytime". 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made? and "Walk around" lenses.
A good 35 and a 100 macro are hard to beat! :-) Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Depends what I'm shooting :) I enjoy walking around the botanical gardens >with a Z-1p and FA100/2.8 macro lens. I haven't done that for a while though. > > For more scenic stuff, a K2 or LX with either the old 35/3.5 or the 43/1.9 >Limited. IMO I think the LX and 35/3.5 were built for each other... > >Cheers, > > >- Dave > >David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
Wendy wrote: >And there's one for sale for just 99 GBP, as I recall, at that UK shop that >someone cited yesterday. Starts with a W. If it's the same shop starting with a W that I just looked at then they've just upped the price to 299. (or you looked on the wrong line) That would be the second time in 10 days! I just took delivery of a Pentax 2X-S rear teleconverter for $125. I though I was ordering a 2X-L, one line up. But that price topped $300. 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
At 07:48 23-1-2002 -0500, you wrote: >From: "Paul F. Stregevsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: What lens do you wish Pentax made? > >Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >There was a prototype 32~39/2.8. That would have been very nice. > >There's also the M24~35/3.5 ... it's a sweetie, and I owe Bob Walkden a > >pint or two for turning me on to it. It's the only zoom I've ever owned > >or used that is satisfying to use because of its size and weight, and > >which has acceptable optical qualities. > >And there's one for sale for just 99 GBP, as I recall, at that UK shop that >someone cited yesterday. Starts with a W. If it's the same shop starting with a W that I just looked at then they've just upped the price to 299. (or you looked on the wrong line) Don't think I'll be buying it somehow. Just a tadge on the pricey side. Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
An FA50-200 2.8, focusing down to three feet. That lens would spend a lot of time on my MZ-S. And couldn't they make the 24-90 a constant f4? I really don't like variable aperture zooms. Pat White - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
A wise man wrote wrote: "I want an autofocus 80-200 zoom lens that has the optical quality of the FA* 80-200 F2.8 zoom, but with a maximum aperture of F3.5 or F4." If it might rival the excellent Canon 70-200/4 L (or, well, if it will at least come in K mount. . . ) I'll buy one. In the hope that Pentax might actually read this list, I'll plead, too, for a 121.7mm new Limited lens, and/or a good 180mm tele. - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
You wish. Add another 0 to that price bucko. At 05:21 AM 1/23/2002 -0800, you wrote: >f.09, I can do that. SMCA*35/.09 all metal construction, brass helicoid, >chromatic and spherical aberrations non existent @f.09, 9 aperture >blades (tip from Fred), metal hood that will vignette even with a slim >filter on, and make it rectangular. Internal filters. Comes with padded >case, or velvet lined hardwood dovetailed box, your choice, >Out the door price $1700. >Steve Larson >Redondo Beach, California > > >- Original Message - >From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 12:01 AM >Subject: Re: What lens do you wish Pentax made? > > > > >My lens would be a 35/1.2, dunno if it`s possible or not, I`d settle for >a > > >35/1.4. It would be just ducky for those 1/30`s handheld available dark > > >shots. No, I won`t settle for a 1.4, I want a 1.2! > > > > Why compromise yourself? One should never settle on anything slower than > > f0.9. :) > > > > regards, > > Alan Chan >- >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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
> Olympus's 100/2 macro was justly popular. Actually, the longer Zuiko Macro was a 90mm f/2. The 100/2 wasn't designated a macro lens. But it almost was: it focussed very close for a 100mm, well under two feet if I remember correctly. It was an absolutely marvelous lens. Well, still is, as you can still buy it new for the time being, for a short while longer anyway, albeit for an inflated price. --Mike "Photography is simple. The only complicated thing is keeping it simple." (Ken Archer) * * * Find out about Mike Johnston's unique photography newsletter, "The 37th Frame," at http://www.37thframe.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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
But the toy must double as a film puller :-) --- Ed Mathews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And a special plaque that comes with it, suitable > for hanging on my > wall. Oh, and a free toy (like a happy meal has). > > Thanks, > Ed > http://lightandsilver.com > > > > > He wants a 101mm limited Prime in titanium with > one of > > those green leather soft cases and non removable > > hoods. > > - __ Web-hosting solutions for home and business! http://website.yahoo.ca - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
> Mark started a poll with > I want an autofocus 80-200 zoom lens that has the optical quality of > the FA* 80-200 F2.8 zoom, but with a maximum aperture of F3.5 or F4. > This lens would be a perfect companion for the MZ-S and 24-90 zoom > lens. Hi, I definitely second that. My wish is a FA* 70(80)-200 with constant F4 aperture. Top notch optical and mechanical quality, with FA* series AF/MF (MF should be written in small letters "mf", but it doesn't stand well besides AF designation :) clutch mechanism, without power zoom. Besides being a good companion to FA 24-90 or FA 28-70, I also feel that such a lens would be in the line with MZ-S philosophy, top quality but portable piece of photographic equipment. Cao, Matjaz - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
And a special plaque that comes with it, suitable for hanging on my wall. Oh, and a free toy (like a happy meal has). Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Brendan > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:15 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: What lens do you wish Pentax made? > > > He wants a 101mm limited Prime in titanium with one of > those green leather soft cases and non removable > hoods. - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
I should have added: "with AF". Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:01 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: What lens do you wish Pentax made? > > > Would you not consider the K105/2.8, or the SMC Tak version, > a quality portrait lens? > > Ed Mathews wrote: > > > > A quality portrait lens around 105mm, Maybe F2 or F2.8. > > -- > 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 . - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
He wants a 101mm limited Prime in titanium with one of those green leather soft cases and non removable hoods. --- Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Would you not consider the K105/2.8, or the SMC Tak > version, a quality > portrait lens? > > Ed Mathews wrote: > > > > A quality portrait lens around 105mm, Maybe F2 or > F2.8. > > __ Web-hosting solutions for home and business! http://website.yahoo.ca - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
Would you not consider the K105/2.8, or the SMC Tak version, a quality portrait lens? Ed Mathews wrote: > > A quality portrait lens around 105mm, Maybe F2 or F2.8. -- 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
Yes, I know about the A*200/2.8 - in fact I have one - but I'd still like something between 150mm and 200mm. Also, a 250mm/2.8 or so would be nice. The FA*24/2.0 is huge, and it's auto focus. Not my cup o' tea. Mark Erickson wrote: > > Shel, > > Pentax (almost) makes (or made) a couple of the lenses on your wish list. > There's a Pentax A* 200mm F2.8 on eBay right now, and the FA* 24mm F2.0 is a > pretty nice lens. Oh, I forgot one other lens I'd like to see: bring back > a 135mm F1.8! A fast lens like this would be superb for available-light > action photography! -- 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
100mm (or there abouts) f/1.4 designed essentially the same as the 77 limited. Must come with tailored hood. Regards, Bob... "Let us contemplate our forefathers, and posterity, and resolve to maintain the rights bequeathed to us from the former, for the sake of the latter. The necessity of the times, more than ever, calls for our utmost circumspection, deliberation, fortitude, and perseverance. Let us remember that 'if we suffer tamely a lawless attack upon our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others in our doom.' It is a very serious consideration that millions yet unborn may be the miserable sharers of the event." - Samuel Adams, 1771 From: "Mark Erickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I want an autofocus 80-200 zoom lens that has the optical quality of the FA* > 80-200 F2.8 zoom, but with a maximum aperture of F3.5 or F4. This lens > would be a perfect companion for the MZ-S and 24-90 zoom lens. > > What lens do you wish Pentax made? - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
Shel, Pentax (almost) makes (or made) a couple of the lenses on your wish list. There's a Pentax A* 200mm F2.8 on eBay right now, and the FA* 24mm F2.0 is a pretty nice lens. Oh, I forgot one other lens I'd like to see: bring back a 135mm F1.8! A fast lens like this would be superb for available-light action photography! --Mark Shel wrote: I'd like to see a 150/2.5, a 180mm/f2.8 or so, manual focus, with high build-quality and optical excellence. Likewise a 35mm/1.4, a 28/2.0, a 24/mm2.0, and a 20mm/2.0 - all A* quality or better. - 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: What lens do you wish Pentax made?
A quality portrait lens around 105mm, Maybe F2 or F2.8. Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.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 .
