Re: Teleconverter Question

2003-05-30 Thread Peter Jesser
I presume you are going to use this lens with bellows for macro work? You would probably be better off just using the 50 mm and bellows. A 2x teleconverter will turn your 50 mm lens into a 100 mm lens but it will not be a macro and the image quality will inevitably decline. It is the flat

Re: *ist released in Australia

2003-05-27 Thread Peter Jesser
If it was possible, an Australian could probably perfect it. We're like that. :) From: Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *ist released in Australia Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 09:30:07 -0400 So sometime in the future you expect steam

Re; New Thread - Air Travel and film

2003-02-03 Thread Peter Jesser
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Makinon 300mm f4

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Jesser
Has anyone had any hands on experience with the Makinon 300mm f4? What would one in good condition be worth ($US)? Peter _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE*

RE: Australian Pentax Market Penetration

2002-01-31 Thread Peter Jesser
made the choice for them and clinched the deal. Peter Jesser Brisbane, Australia From: John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Australian Pentax Market Penetration Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 18:40:50 +1000 It's hard to see how

Re: Used Pentax gear in Oz

2001-11-12 Thread Peter Jesser
for $150 (BBAR coating etc). It was in excellent condition too. I thought it was a reasonable buy, but everyone probably thinks that about their first 300 mm lens :-) I have found it to be sharp enough. Peter Jesser Brisbane, Australia

Takumar 200 f.35 pre-set

2001-10-29 Thread Peter Jesser
aperature could be useful as I do some of my photography in low light conditions. Any advice based on experience with these lenses would be appreciated. Peter Jesser Brisbane, Australia _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http

Re: right eye (was MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.)

2001-10-05 Thread Peter Jesser
the edge. Peter Jesser Brisbane, Australia From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: right eye (was MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.) Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 21:34:43 -0600 - Original Message - From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Pentax screwmount-to-K ... Can Anybody Help??

2001-09-30 Thread Peter Jesser
Mike The only thing I would add to the other advice is that I dismantle the little spring clip thingy and use the adapter without it. I find that the friction holding the adapter to the lens is greater than that between the adapter and the camera body, so the adapter stays on the lens and

RE: MX mirror lock up

2001-09-26 Thread Peter Jesser
I have an original promotional brochure that Pentax used with the MX. It explains that mirror lock up was not provided because the MX has an air-damped mirror shock absorption system that reduces the vibrations to a level below what might normally be expected. They provide a vibration

RE: Tokina SL 400 mm f5.6

2001-09-15 Thread Peter Jesser
a shop (I got mine second-hand and privately as part of a package for considerably less), but they must have had it one hell of a long time, so you might be able to bargain the price down even more! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Sunday, September 16, 2001 9:46 AM, Peter Jesser [SMTP:[EMAIL

Terrorists, war, revenge, etc

2001-09-13 Thread Peter Jesser
It is hardly necessary to say what a terrible event the world has witnessed in the United States. I can understand the reaction of those who would like instant action against the prime suspects or those who harbor them. I can understand those who argue aginst war as well. As one who has

Tamron 300mm f5.6, 58mm filter

2001-05-22 Thread Peter Jesser
I have just acquired a Tamron 300mm f5.6, 58mm filter thread in an M42 mount. Cost was the equivalent of $78 US. It appears to be in perfect condition. I am just waiting on a bayonet adapter so I can use it. The only info I could find on the web says it is sharp. Does anyone have any

Sigma 70-210 f3.5-4.5 APO

2001-02-09 Thread Peter Jesser
Does anyone have any 'hands on' experience with the Sigma 70-210 f3.5-4.5 APO. I am interested in evaluations of resolution at the long end, opinions of general capability of the lens, etc. Thanks. _ Get Your Private, Free