I have an Efina that I'll sometimes throw into my suitcase when I'm going somewhere
new on a business trip. If I see something I'd like to explore more, I can return
with my ZX-5n and gear. My younger son has been experimenting with the Efina and B&W
APS film with good results. I'm thinking
x27;ll try to incorporate it during that trip.
(I'm lucky - I think - that my job requires me to travel nearly every week. If I know
ahead of time that I'll be making multiple visits I'll try to find out about the city
the first time and bring the camera later if the schedule permi
Anyone have any experience with the Takumar-F 28-80mm Macro Zoom f/3.5-4.5? How does
it compare to the Pentax 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC-FA lens? Does the Tak version have the
SMC coating? TIA!
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I sold my Super Program that I purchased new in 1983 last year when I bought my ZX-5n.
I find that sometimes I miss the split focusing and manual process from the SP. So,
with the US$40 rebate that Pentax is offering, a ZX-M from B&H is only about $120!
Can someone from the list compare/cont
William:
Thank you GREATLY for the comparison. Lots of points to consider. I have a couple of
further questions if you don't mind too much:
1. How has the non-metal lens ZX-M mount fared? I currently have a SMC-A 28/2.8 and
SMC-A 50/2.8 Macro (ignoring my F and FA lens). I looking at a SMC-
> Other PUG comments for April...
>
> " Long Way From Home " by Ed Dombek, USA - Winter
> is one of my favorite seasons, right up there with
> Spring, Summer, And Fall. I like the obvious
> cold and alone feeling in this, but the orangeness
> of the lights h
> Exceptionally good PUG stuff this month, IMO!
>
> Favorites:
>
> "A Long Way From Home..." (by Ed Dombek).
> A sad, evocative mood. Reminds me of being in the US > Army in Germany, in the late
>1950's.
>
> Skip
It is funny looking back 17-18 years
I saw a review in the Chicago Tribune for "Lonely Planet's Travel Photography" the
week-end before my wife and I went on vacation in February. This was our first
vacation since I purchased the ZX-5n and sold my Super Program so I wanted things to
go well. On the basis of a strong review, I pi
Question for the group:
I'm looking to purchase an ultra-wide angle lens for use with my ZX-5n. The Phoenix
AF 19-35mm f:3.5-4.5 seems to be in my budget range. Any comments on this particular
lens or other recommendations? I'm looking to supplement my Pentax SMCP-FA 28-80mm
f:3.5/5.6 and P
--- Bill D. Casselberry wrote:
>
> I am hard-pressed to believe that themed entries are
> even screened for relevance as things stand now.
> Included in every themed gallery I can recall have
> been several images which I have been totally unable
> to relate to the theme. No big fuss was made in
I went to the Cubs game on Saturday and took my camera and a couple of lens. I
carried them right in inside a Tamrac messenger-type bag under my shoulder. Security
never even asked me to open the bag. I saw quite a few people with cameras and lenses
that appeared to be in the 200-300mm range
--- Mike Steele wrote:
> Ed,
All I can say isdid the Cubs look like a baseball team through your telephoto?
;););););) Let's see the
last time they actually won the World Series was 1908
BP (Before Pentax!). The last two times they were
actually in the World Series,1935 and 1945 they lost
to
Frank Theriault wrote:
>The bidding right now is still under $5.00, and it
>looks like these things are worth a heck of a lot
>more than that - saw one site for used ones going for
>around $700 or $800. Still, I don't think I'll bid
>on this one.
>
>Anyone think they come in screwmount to go o
Frits J. Wüthrich wrote on 27 May 2001 16:34:35:
>
>Till now I have used the LowePro Orion bag, a hip pack.
>I am very pleased with the build quality, and also by the
>idea of a hip pack, however it becomes a bit too small.
>Since I don't see anything bigger with LowePro, I
looked
>at Tamrac and f
m/1.5 feet. Could I use the faster lens for minimal macro
work (flowers, etc.) with close-up filter(s)? What would be the draw backs of this
approach?
I appreciate any and all assistance!
Ed Dombek
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I don't do a lot of macro photography it seemed like a resonable
compromise.
The best part: I was able to buy both lenses for what it would have cost me to buy the
Pentax Macro 50mm f/2.8 alone.
Thanks again to everyone that took time from their week-end to respond.
Ed Dombek
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On Mon, 4 Jun 2001 05:32:17 -0700 martin tammer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Good choices. I believe you will be very happy with the Vivitar macro. A little too
>much plastic but very sharp. The great part is that you can use the attachment lens,
>which is of good quality, also on your 50mm.
I
Rob Brigham wrote:
The Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm zoom is about a third the price again and is pretty good
if you are on a real budget (doesnt sound like you are though). It really is very
good and very underpriced. Also has flare problems as do all non SMC lenses to a
degree.
I purchased t
>> "K C" wrote:
>>
>> I seem to have gotten a little speck of dust/dirt
>> on the top side of my ZX5n focusing screen. Its
>> really annoying through the finder. On my LX,
>> there's a hinged door that drops down so you can
>> change/clean the focusing screen. Does anyone
>> know if the screen
I have to share this with the LARGE Illinois group here on the PDML. My wife wanted
to go see the new baby gorilla at Brookfield Zoo today. Sounded like a great
opportunity to "play" with my ZX-5n so I quickly agreed.
What I wanted to share was an interesting exhibit that opened this week. U
> Gianfranco Irlanda said:
> Hi John,
> Maybe the shot isn't that sharp, but it's very
> pleasant indeed. I like it (I usually dislike
> butterfly photos, but this one is very nice).
>
> Gianfranco
>>
>> John Mustarde said:
>> We went to the Memphis, Tennessee zoo a couple of
>> weeks ago. They
> Dan Scott wrote:
>
> Hi Ed,
>
> Way cool opportunity. Makes me want to gas up the
> truck, grab my gear, and go.
>
> How did you shoot? (available light or flash, film
> speed, etc.)
>
> Dan Scott
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Obligatory bug joke:
>
> The answer is, "Its butt."
Hey Dan:
It was a sp
> Gary L. Murphy wrote:
>
> I, well, we actually, will be going to Chicago the
> first week of September. Since we have never been
> there, I'd like to know some good places to burn
> some film and generally some places that I should
> not miss out of visiting. Of course, some good
> dining p
> IronWorks on 24 Jun 2001 10:02:01 -0500 wrote:
>
> Do let us know if you post any of the photos.
>
> Maris
I've posted some scans from 4 x 6 prints at http://www.butterfly.dombek.com. I did
not retouch any of the images other than cropping. I would appreciate comments.
Especially regarding
> Pawel Czarnul wrote:
>
> Does anyone have experience with the Vivitar 100/3.5 Macro lens? I have found many
>positive opinions especially considering its price. As I know it is identical (the
>optical formula) to the Pentax FA 100/3.5. What do you think about this lens? Is the
>Pentax version
... it also had:
1. The ability to use the ZX-M focusing screen.
2. Brighter viewfinder indication (or at least less prone to glare.)
3. The ability to use an old fashioned cable release.
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e
> products. I assume the Lmited lenses are part of
> this product series. This can be seen in the light
> of the Pentax camera division boss recent statement
> that he will "make a camera the owners would like
> to take t
o the
> SuperProgram.
>
> So shed some light on what you like so much.
Ed Dombek
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--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Why do you choose or stay in Pentax? Why not N, C or
> M?
>
> My answer is simple! I want the quality of Pentax
> lenses.
>
> How about you?
>
> Frankie
For me it has to be the value and durability. I was in the USAF stationed in South
Korea in the early 1980's
Wow! I sure didn't expect that fast of a reaction! I've added prices
and how I priced. Feel free to counter if I'm off base. Please look me up at eBay
(ID eddo). I prefer money order or PayPal. You pay for
actual shipping in any manner you prefer. I'll sell the entire kit for
$1250 if so
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Fellow PDMLers:
My wife's god-daughter is going to have her sweet sixteen birthday in a couple of
weeks. She seems to have discovered herself behind a camera at school. She is doing
all the usual things: taking pictures for the yearbook, school newspaper, etc. Now
that the school year is go
On Sun, 12 May 2002 09:40:11 -0700, Doug Franklin wrote:
> How about a brick of some decent film instead of another lens?
>
> TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
As always, I am impressed with the number of responses -- and the passions they evoke!
I probably should have mentioned that I had the 50mm and 28mm
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