Re: Recommendation for telezoom?
I have been very impressed with the performance of the FA 80-320/4.5-5.6. It's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but it is very good for the money. It sells new for below $200 and used for significantly less. I posted a shot from the zoo just recently. This is at 320mm, hand held, wide open: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4894709&size=lg > > > On Sep 14, 2006, at 5:38 AM, Jostein Øksne wrote: > > > I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based > > Pentax. > > > > I haven't paid attention to this part of the lens lineup for years, so > > I need some help in finding the right recommendations. Do you have any > > suggestions? > > > > I guess he would like a few so that he can make a trade-off decision > > between wallet and quality...:-) > > > -- > 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: Recommendation for telezoom?
Although it's often lambasted for being terrible, the Pentax F100-300/4.5-5.6 that I bought for $85 in EXC condition performs very nicely when stopped down 2-3 stops. I rarely use such long lenses without a tripod and at lens openings much larger than f/11 anyway. example photo: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/large/21O4-half.jpg Pentax *ist DS + F100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 + 2x-S Teleconverter ISO 200 @ f/13 @ 1/160 sec, EV +0.3, Av mode (f=600mm) This lens suffices for my needs given the small amount that I use longer than 135mm. I'd be willing to sell it for what I paid to interested parties. Godfrey On Sep 14, 2006, at 5:38 AM, Jostein Øksne wrote: > I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based > Pentax. > > I haven't paid attention to this part of the lens lineup for years, so > I need some help in finding the right recommendations. Do you have any > suggestions? > > I guess he would like a few so that he can make a trade-off decision > between wallet and quality...:-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation for telezoom?
Although it's often lambasted for being terrible, the Pentax F100-300/4.5-5.6 that I bought for $85 in EXC condition performs very nicely when stopped down 2-3 stops. I rarely use such long lenses without a tripod and at lens openings much larger than f/11 anyway. example photo: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/large/21O4-half.jpg Pentax *ist DS + F100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 + 2x-S Teleconverter ISO 200 @ f/13 @ 1/160 sec, EV +0.3, Av mode (f=600mm) This lens suffices for my needs given the small amount that I use longer than 135mm. I'd be willing to sell it for what I paid to interested parties. Godfrey On Sep 14, 2006, at 5:38 AM, Jostein Øksne wrote: > I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based > Pentax. > > I haven't paid attention to this part of the lens lineup for years, so > I need some help in finding the right recommendations. Do you have any > suggestions? > > I guess he would like a few so that he can make a trade-off decision > between wallet and quality...:-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation for telezoom?
I was able to get my F 70-210 for less than $70.00 US. It's a fine performer and probably the best autofocus lens Pentax has made in that focal length range except for the FA 80-200 f2.8. A lot of people like the A 70-210 f4 for a manual focus zoom. Jostein Øksne wrote: >Folks, > >I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based Pentax. > >I haven't paid attention to this part of the lens lineup for years, so >I need some help in finding the right recommendations. Do you have any >suggestions? > >I guess he would like a few so that he can make a trade-off decision >between wallet and quality...:-) > >Will be very grateful for input. > >Jostein > > > -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation for telezoom?
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, Jostein ?ksne wrote: > I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based Pentax. Used F70-210 (lottery to find a good one) or FA80-320 in that order. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation for telezoom?
> > From: "Jostein Øksne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/09/14 Thu PM 12:38:08 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Recommendation for telezoom? > > Folks, > > I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based Pentax. > > I haven't paid attention to this part of the lens lineup for years, so > I need some help in finding the right recommendations. Do you have any > suggestions? > > I guess he would like a few so that he can make a trade-off decision > between wallet and quality...:-) > > Will be very grateful for input. New/secondhand? AF/MF? Range? - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation for telezoom?
Op Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:38:08 +0200 schreef Jostein Øksne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Folks, > > I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based Pentax. > > I haven't paid attention to this part of the lens lineup for years, so > I need some help in finding the right recommendations. Do you have any > suggestions? > > I guess he would like a few so that he can make a trade-off decision > between wallet and quality...:-) > > Will be very grateful for input. New or second hand? Which film body? New there is just the FA J 75-300/4-5.6, which doesn't have a great reputation, and is a FA J, wich might lead to compatibility problems. The FA 80-200/4.7-5.6, FA 80-320/4-5.6 and FA 100-300/4.7-5.8 have been in production until recently, so they may still be available new. Second hand the F70-210/4-5.6 is the most popular, at about $100,-. I used to have the FA70-20/4-5.6 powerzoom which is not that much worse and, sadly, sells for much less... Oh, and in manual focus there are the A70-210/4 and the Vivitar series 1 70-210/3.5. Both should be great for little money. Hope this helps, -- Regards, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Recommendation for telezoom?
So far I'm pleased with my Tamron 28-300 Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Savage Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:06 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Recommendation for telezoom? I've got a cheap Sigma 75-300mm f4.5-5.6 that I used to use with my Z-20 they can have cheap. It's a piece of junk so I can't really recommend it. Dave On 9/14/06, Jostein Øksne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Folks, > > I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based Pentax. > > I haven't paid attention to this part of the lens lineup for years, so > I need some help in finding the right recommendations. Do you have any > suggestions? > > I guess he would like a few so that he can make a trade-off decision > between wallet and quality...:-) > > Will be very grateful for input. > > Jostein > > -- > 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: Recommendation for telezoom?
I've got a cheap Sigma 75-300mm f4.5-5.6 that I used to use with my Z-20 they can have cheap. It's a piece of junk so I can't really recommend it. Dave On 9/14/06, Jostein Øksne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Folks, > > I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based Pentax. > > I haven't paid attention to this part of the lens lineup for years, so > I need some help in finding the right recommendations. Do you have any > suggestions? > > I guess he would like a few so that he can make a trade-off decision > between wallet and quality...:-) > > Will be very grateful for input. > > Jostein > > -- > 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
Recommendation for telezoom?
Folks, I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based Pentax. I haven't paid attention to this part of the lens lineup for years, so I need some help in finding the right recommendations. Do you have any suggestions? I guess he would like a few so that he can make a trade-off decision between wallet and quality...:-) Will be very grateful for input. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
