Re: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
Actually, in the old days =mid-sixties' WA weren't exactly great performers. When you multiplied their faults x 2 + added the faults of the teleconverter you got rather soft pictures. But like a lot of the photographic rules we seem to be slaves to it doesn't much apply to today's equipment. Also, true WA, not retrofocus, protrude too far out the back of the mount to use a teleconverer. Ciao, graywolf William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Dan Scott Subject: RE: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo? Why? What happens? Just for fun, I stuck the only teleconverter I had easily at hand, which is a Takumar 2x onto the LX and put the A 24mm f/2.8 on. I could see no signs of vignetting, which is what I was expecting to see. I then tried the same thing with the A 20mm f/2.8 and also saw no signs of vignetting in the finder. I opened the back and tripped the shutter on B, and was able to see a full image circle from the corners of the film plane. Focussing is fine, and metering is fine. I had always thought that there would be serious vignetting with a wide angle and a teleconverter. I am not saying there won't be with some combination, but with the two lenses I tried and the teleconverter I tried, it appears to be a viable combination. William Robb Kent wrote: As far as I know you can't use a TC with a wide angle lens of 24mm. I think about 50mm is the lower limit. Kent Gittings - 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
As far as I know you can't use a TC with a wide angle lens of 24mm. I think about 50mm is the lower limit. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Alan Chan Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 3:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo? I know I would never go this route, but since you asked, my solution is: 24mm, 100mm macro, 2X-TC This will cover 24, 48, 100 and 200mm. regards, Alan Chan We haven't a good equipment argument make the rounds for awhile. My question, if you had to limit yourself to two (2) Pentax _primes_ and one (1) Pentax teleconverter, which ones and why? (i.e. how would that combo support your style of photography better than some other combo?) Anyone game? _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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 email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
24mm 50mm 1.4x With these angles you get (a) groups, (b) individuals, and (c) close-ups. These would be my picks for general-purpose work. Right now, the primes I use are 35mm, 50mm, 100mm. I own but rarely use a 2x. It just sits there. I'll keep the 35mm when I can afford a 24mm. It's just too practical. My 2c, Collin - 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
- Original Message - From: Dan Scott Subject: RE: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo? Why? What happens? Just for fun, I stuck the only teleconverter I had easily at hand, which is a Takumar 2x onto the LX and put the A 24mm f/2.8 on. I could see no signs of vignetting, which is what I was expecting to see. I then tried the same thing with the A 20mm f/2.8 and also saw no signs of vignetting in the finder. I opened the back and tripped the shutter on B, and was able to see a full image circle from the corners of the film plane. Focussing is fine, and metering is fine. I had always thought that there would be serious vignetting with a wide angle and a teleconverter. I am not saying there won't be with some combination, but with the two lenses I tried and the teleconverter I tried, it appears to be a viable combination. William Robb Kent wrote: As far as I know you can't use a TC with a wide angle lens of 24mm. I think about 50mm is the lower limit. Kent Gittings - 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
Yeah! The Empiricist strikes again... Any chance of you sharing some shots taken with the combo? Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wm Robb wrote: Just for fun, I stuck the only teleconverter I had easily at hand, which is a Takumar 2x onto the LX and put the A 24mm f/2.8 on. I could see no signs of vignetting, which is what I was expecting to see. I then tried the same thing with the A 20mm f/2.8 and also saw no signs of vignetting in the finder. I opened the back and tripped the shutter on B, and was able to see a full image circle from the corners of the film plane. Focussing is fine, and metering is fine. I had always thought that there would be serious vignetting with a wide angle and a teleconverter. I am not saying there won't be with some combination, but with the two lenses I tried and the teleconverter I tried, it appears to be a viable combination. William Robb - 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
Hi Kent, On Fri, 7 Dec 2001 11:26:36 -0500, Kent Gittings wrote: As far as I know you can't use a TC with a wide angle lens of 24mm. I think about 50mm is the lower limit. Several people have made comments like that on this thread, and it has me asking Why? I've never tried it, but it doesn't, on the surface, seem an absurd notion. 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 .
Re: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
I know I would never go this route, but since you asked, my solution is: 24mm, 100mm macro, 2X-TC This will cover 24, 48, 100 and 200mm. regards, Alan Chan We haven't a good equipment argument make the rounds for awhile. My question, if you had to limit yourself to two (2) Pentax _primes_ and one (1) Pentax teleconverter, which ones and why? (i.e. how would that combo support your style of photography better than some other combo?) Anyone game? _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
I know I would never go this route, but since you asked, my solution is: 24mm, 100mm macro, 2X-TC This will cover 24, 48, 100 and 200mm. Are you sure about this? I doubt any 24mm + 2x combo would give a usable image. That's why I said I would never go this route. regards, Alan Chan _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
I've been faced with situations where I needed a long lens and a fairly wide lens, but didn't want to take a bag big enough for my 400. In those cases, I pack my M200/4, an AS2X converter, and the M35/2. However, I have never tried the 35 with the converter. But with a range of 35, 200, and 400, I can get by on certain situations that require long lenses but offer some medium wide shots as well. Paul Stenquist - 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
My picks would be the FA 43 f1.9 Limited and the FA 100 f2.8 macro and the F 1.7x AF-TC. (I'd never use the 43/1.9 with the teleconverter!) A good normal lens is a must and the 100mm would serve as a short tele as well as a macro. -- 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
On Thu, 6 Dec 2001 10:18:45 -0600, you wrote: We haven't a good equipment argument make the rounds for awhile. My question, if you had to limit yourself to two (2) Pentax _primes_ and one (1) Pentax teleconverter, which ones and why? (i.e. how would that combo support your style of photography better than some other combo?) Anyone game? Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd go for the A 50/1.2, the K 200/2.5, and the Pentax 1.7X AF adapter, mostly because I own these lenses and like them very much. That would give decent low light performance at 50mm; a moderate tele of 85mm (probably only good at f5.6); a fast 200mm; and a pretty good semi-AF 340mm lens. Lots of options. But I'd cheat and sneak an M-series 20/4 in the bag while Dan wasn't looking, then give him a good whack with the 600/4 I hid in the trunk if he complained about me cheating ;-) -- John Mustarde - 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
On Thu, 6 Dec 2001, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Have you used it much yet? How do you like it compared to the A24~50? I used it a fair bit, but not a lot. I like the 4x6's I've seen from it, but I haven't had anything enlarged from it yet. It fared much better than the A24-50/4 in a casual test I did, but I determined later that the 24-50 focuses past infinity, possibly because of a misaligned element, so that could make a difference. In any case, I've decided to sell the 24-50. It's a hard decision whether to go with the 24-35, or with both a K24/3.5 (which I have) and a K35/2 (would need to find). What's with the K24/3.5? is it like the 24/2.8 in regard to image quality? I know nothing about the 24/2.8, unfortunately, so I can't say for sure. The 24/3.5 is a hellishly sharp lens, though. I like it a lot, but I can't justify keeping both it and the 24-35. Anyone looking for a K24/3.5? Or an A24-50/4, for that matter? chris - 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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
Dan Scott wrote: If limited to two lenses, I think I'd pass on the 85/1.4. The FA 100/2.8 macro covers that end of the portrait range (if somewhat mercilessly) AND allows the up-close and personal pov I want for plants and bugs. More useful. I'm a big macro fan so the FA 100/2.8 macro would instantly be on my list. However, the FA 35/2 would definitely be part of my kit. It's my fav family, friends, and scenic lens. Great for portraits, too. I was trying to decide between the FA24/2 and the 43mm Limited, and totally overlooked the K35/3.5... So my picks would be the FA100/2.8 Macro and the K35/3.5, and don't bother with a TC. 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 .
Re: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
Hi ... thanks for the update on the zooms - or are they variable focus lenses? I can never remember which. I'd be interested in other comments on comparing the K24/3.5 v K24/2.8 Chris Brogden wrote: I used it a fair bit, but not a lot. I like the 4x6's I've seen from it, but I haven't had anything enlarged from it yet. It fared much better than the A24-50/4 in a casual test I did, but I determined later that the 24-50 focuses past infinity, possibly because of a misaligned element, so that could make a difference. In any case, I've decided to sell the 24-50. It's a hard decision whether to go with the 24-35, or with both a K24/3.5 (which I have) and a K35/2 (would need to find). What's with the K24/3.5? is it like the 24/2.8 in regard to image quality? I know nothing about the 24/2.8, unfortunately, so I can't say for sure. The 24/3.5 is a hellishly sharp lens, though. I like it a lot, but I can't justify keeping both it and the 24-35. Anyone looking for a K24/3.5? Or an A24-50/4, for that matter? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/xmas-story.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: which 2 lenses and a teleconverter make the best combo?
Dan, I have a fairly full complement of lenses, so I'll take a stab at it. I would pick the FA *24 f:2.0 and the FA *85 f:1.4. This basically covers a large part of what I shoot. I find teleconverters mostly useful on longer lenses, so don't know if I would bother here. I would miss my FA *200 f:2.8 and my FA 100 f:2.8 Macro. You make it more difficult limiting it to two. Bruce Dayton Thursday, December 06, 2001, 8:18:45 AM, you wrote: DS We haven't a good equipment argument make the rounds for awhile. DS My question, DS if you had to limit yourself to two (2) Pentax _primes_ and one (1) Pentax DS teleconverter, which ones and why? (i.e. how would that combo support your DS style of photography better than some other combo?) DS Anyone game? DS Dan Scott DS [EMAIL PROTECTED] DS - DS This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, DS go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to DS 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 .
