Re: Vs: What Zoom?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 11/25/01 3:33:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Sigma APO Macro Super 4-5.6/70-300. I have the earlier non-Super version and > > the new one has tested even better. > > All the best! > > Raimo > > > Thanks Raimo! I have the same lens. It comes with a hood, and that hood is necessary to keep contrast up. This lens is flarey compared to my Pentax lenses. -Lon - 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 Zoom?
>> Tokina AT-X 90mm 2.5 macro. >> >> Cotty > >Do they make it in PENTAX autofocus? >Mafud The version I have is fully manual, K mount. Cheers, 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: What Zoom?
If they did it isn't in this year's Tokina catalog. On Monday 26 November 2001 22:37, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Tokina AT-X 90mm 2.5 macro. > > > > Cotty > > Do they make it in PENTAX autofocus? > Mafud > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Kenneth Archer + San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ #24980801 Powered by Linux ++ Mailed by Kmail - 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 Zoom?
In a message dated 11/26/01 6:23:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Tokina AT-X 90mm 2.5 macro. > > Cotty Do they make it in PENTAX autofocus? Mafud [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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: What Zoom?
>> Better >> go for a really good 80-200/2.8 and get another lens for macro. >> > >You're the second person to say that. You guys make so much sense on that >question, answer this: what macro, what focal length? Tokina AT-X 90mm 2.5 macro. 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: What Zoom?
I have several actually. I have a Sigma 90/2.8 in Minolta AF which is rated 4.2 by photodo. I have a manual Vivitar Series 1 105/2.5 which is rated almost as sharp and has less distortion I think and I have a Tamron 90/2.5 which I stick an ES adapter on for my screwmount collection. Too be honest almost everybody's macros are their best lenses so few are really bad. I would have no qualms using any of the Pentax ones, or the Sigma 105/2.8 EX, or the Tokina/Tamron ones either. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 10:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What Zoom? In a message dated 11/26/01 10:48:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Better > go for a really good 80-200/2.8 and get another lens for macro. > You're the second person to say that. You guys make so much sense on that question, answer this: what macro, what focal length? Mafud [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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 . ** 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: What Zoom?
William Robb wrote: >If you are looking for a 70ish to 200ish, the Pentax FA 80-200 >f/2.8 is well rated, and fits your budget (B&H $1299.95). There >doesn't seem to be a whole lot else out there in what I am >presuming to be your desired quality range (I expect you want >"pro quality) that fits Pentax AF. I couldn't find reference to >anything in a longer zoom for Pentax AF. The Tamron 70-210 f/2.8 >doesn't seem to be available in our lens mount (at least >according to B&H, I could be wrong), but Tokina has an 80-200 >f/2.8 "pro" in Pentax AF which I have heard good things about, >and they also have an 80-400 (slowish, f/4 to 5.6) that is >available in our mount. >I have no first hand experience with the latter two lenses that >I mentioned, but I have used the FA 80-200 f/2.8, and was quite >pleased with it's performance. >Note, I don't recall if the Pentax has macro or not. No, the Pentax 80-200/2.8 doesn't do macro but it *does* focus a foot and a quarter closer than either of its Sigma or Tokina f2.8 competitors (and the Tamron isn't available in Pentax AF mount). This is a significant difference at 200mm. It is a superb lens. Buying a used one was my best photography purchase this year by far. I think one of the consumer or "prosumer" Sigmas in the 80-200 or 100-300 range goes to 1:2 but I'd not make that kind of compromise myself. Better go for a really good 80-200/2.8 and get another lens for 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: What Zoom?
None of the pro medium zooms from any of the makers are even close to "macro". Personally I'd recommend the Sigma 70-200/2.8 EX. I shoot one in Minolta and it's as good as the Minolta G lens which most people and magazines rate better than the Pentax. You could save enough over the Pentax to buy a separate macro lens. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 5:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What Zoom? - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: What Zoom? > I can't see (well enough) to use manual focus cameras anymore. > > So what (long) zoom lens (starting at 70mm+) should I buy? > I do want a lens with at least the semblance of a macro feature, a good build > and under $1500. If you are looking for a 70ish to 200ish, the Pentax FA 80-200 f/2.8 is well rated, and fits your budget (B&H $1299.95). There doesn't seem to be a whole lot else out there in what I am presuming to be your desired quality range (I expect you want "pro quality) that fits Pentax AF. I couldn't find reference to anything in a longer zoom for Pentax AF. The Tamron 70-210 f/2.8 doesn't seem to be available in our lens mount (at least according to B&H, I could be wrong), but Tokina has an 80-200 f/2.8 "pro" in Pentax AF which I have heard good things about, and they also have an 80-400 (slowish, f/4 to 5.6) that is available in our mount. I have no first hand experience with the latter two lenses that I mentioned, but I have used the FA 80-200 f/2.8, and was quite pleased with it's performance. Note, I don't recall if the Pentax has macro or not. HTH 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 . ** 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: Vs: What Zoom?
In a message dated 11/25/01 3:33:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Sigma APO Macro Super 4-5.6/70-300. I have the earlier non-Super version and > the new one has tested even better. > All the best! > Raimo > Thanks Raimo! Mafud [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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 .
