Re: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions
A scroll of mail from Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:43:26 -0400 Read it? y hmmm. Isn't 90mm more of a normal lens on a 6x7? It is about equivalent to a 45mm in the 35mm world, innit? The 6x7 comes with a 105/f2.4 as standard and that seems to be about a 50mm equiv. It's also just about the fastest MF lens available. dave - 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: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions
A scroll of mail from David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:28:10 +1200 Read it? y Not a steal, they know what gear is worth :) If it's still there tomorrow I'll ask them what its worth without the lens. I know its a little pointless having a body with no lenses but at least it'll give me an incentive to sell the RB67 kit. Incentive to sell a RB67? Try It's feeping heavy! dave - 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: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions
dave o'brien wrote: The 6x7 comes with a 105/f2.4 as standard and that seems to be about a 50mm equiv. It's also just about the fastest MF lens available. The 90mm has a slightly closer minimum focus distance, from what I recall when I was deciding which to buy with my 67. Our Pentax rep (and a couple of other people) told me that the 90mm was sharper than the 105mm at the f22-32 end of the scale, while the 105mm was sharper from f2.4 to 4. Since I shoot a lot of low light stuff, that made the decision easy for me, and with the money I saved I bought the helicoid extension tube (which totally rocks). The 105mm is absolutely outstanding. -Aaron - 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: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions
I think it was intended for weddings and things like that. --graywolf David A. Mann wrote: Doug Brewer writes: hmmm. Isn't 90mm more of a normal lens on a 6x7? It is about equivalent to a 45mm in the 35mm world, innit? Yes. It's a focal length I'm really fond of (my RB67 came with a 90mm f/3.8). I assumed the Pentax to be an outdoors portrait lens because they put a leaf shutter into it, perfect for fill-flash. Probably not well suited to head-and- shoulders shots though. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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 . -- Tom Graywolf Rittenhouse Graywolf Photo, Charlotte, NC, USA -- - 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: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions
David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I'm intending to buy a 67 at some stage (I've decided that I don't need the extra features of the 67II): how do you activate the mirror lockup? I don't know how to cock the shutter without film in the camera so I couldn't try the mystery switch on the left of the lens mount, which I thought might be the MLU control. Cheers, Hi Dave, The shutter can be cocked by opening the back, turning the frame counter over the 0 (there is a dial for this on the advance lever) and then, keeping the counter in position, closing the back. This allows the shutter to work without film. You can lock the mirror up only when the shutter is cocked, of course. Forgetting the mirror up can drain the battery, though. There is another way to do that, but a special key is needed. Gianfranco __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger http://im.yahoo.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: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions
- snip - One thing I found strange: the newer body had a 90mm f/2.8 leaf shutter lens on it. Seems strange to put only 5 aperture blades into what's essentially an outdoor portrait lens. - snip - How much do they want for the lens only? and is it in decent condition? I just picked up a 67II (brand new) and am looking at both the 165/F4-LS and the older 90mm F2.8 LS. BTW, for the list members who may have experience with the 90mm F2.8 LS, is it generally considered a decent lens? and what would the rough asking price for it be? Cheers, Brian - 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: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions
Doug Brewer writes: hmmm. Isn't 90mm more of a normal lens on a 6x7? It is about equivalent to a 45mm in the 35mm world, innit? Yes. It's a focal length I'm really fond of (my RB67 came with a 90mm f/3.8). I assumed the Pentax to be an outdoors portrait lens because they put a leaf shutter into it, perfect for fill-flash. Probably not well suited to head-and- shoulders shots though. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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 .
