Hi Graywolf,
I don't want to argue with others here, but this is my
experience.
I owned a Vivitar 19mm f3.8 for years and was quite
happy with it, until I compared it to another lens. My
advice to you is: Don't buy it! It only sharpens up
stopped way down and even then, it's not that great
Hello all Pentaxians,
Item for sale: Pentax Camera Data Back FD in Brand New
Perfect Condition !! It comes with the original Box,
Instruction Paper and the Battery... There is not even
one tiny scratch on this item, it's as new as when I
got it less than a year ago. Although it is the Data
Back
Hi Robert,
My Pentax 35mm FA f2 makes a great 52mm lens on my
*ist D.
Sincerely,
Ryan Charron
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:43:13 -0600
From: Robert Gonzalez [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sometimes its great, my 300mm 2.8 becomes an
incredibly fast sharp
450
2.8! But many times its a pain
Hello to All,
I just grabbed a Sigma 14mm f2.8 EX AF
on eBay, only $395 US. for my *ist D.
Does anyone have a firsthand opinion of this lens?
I figured at that price if I don't like, it I can
always resell it and get most of my money back.
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan
Program. (that I keep for sentimental
reasons since it was my first camera)
I have some film in the fridge, but I it's just
sitting there for now.
Sincerely,
Ryan Charron
PS : Not a silly question after all
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Sorry Joseph but Pentax believes the * stands for
sexy.
(sexy) ist D
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan
Joseph Tainter wrote:
Re: The Sexist D:
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I have the Tamron 90mm f2.8 AF macro and it looks
great even wide open. By the way it's almost as sharp
as the 77mm Pentax at f2.8 when magnified up with
Photoshop. But my Pentax A 50mm f1.7 is the sharpest
of all my lenses. It wins out over the 77mm slightly.
I would say those are
Hi Dario,
How can you judge the image sharpness on the *ist D
until you change the setting to maximum sharpness?
That's the first setting I changed since I like things
nice and sharp, then I tone it down in Photoshop if
need be.
Sincerely,
Ryan Charron
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 10:39:35 -0400
Hi Herb,
How much are they selling it for?
Ryan
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Subject: *ist-D
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i was in BH today and they are accepting orders for
it
Has anyone out their placed an order for one?
Regards,
Ziggy
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Hi Everyone,
I already ordered the *ist D from Adorama, body only.
No FAJ 18-35mm f5.6 for me.
Currently I don't have a zoom wider than my
Tokina 28-80mm f2.8 ATX PRO, but I do have the
Pentax FA 20mm f2.8 which will at least get me close
to 30mm.
I will probably get the DA 16-45mm f4 when it is
Hi Everyone,
Has anyone bought stuff from this guy before?
Sorry I haven't been following PDML closely recently.
Thanks,
Ryan
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 12:08:08 +0930
From: adphoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pdml [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Low prices on pentax clear out some prices
lower
Hello All,
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Hi Kostas,
The only Zoom Creeps I ever suffer from are the ones I
come across on the road all too often.
Especially the ones with small cars that cut me off.
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Zoom creep
Hi,
My F28-80/3.5-4.5 is suffering from
Hey David,
Did it knock? It certainly couldn't ring the doorbell
it's not tall enough. Perhaps a 1200mm f8 could ring
the doorbell however? Maybe I should order one to find
out. Na, I think a new car would be a better
investment.
Unsincerely,
Ryan
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Hi Everyone,
So I got out my dictionary:
fad (f²d) n. A fashion that is taken up with great
enthusiasm for a brief period of time; a craze.
--faddism n. --faddist n. --faddy adj.
Does anyone really think digital photography and DSLRs
are going to be around for only a brief period of
time?
Hi Everyone,
In the second paragraph of the *ist D preview
it states that it supports K KA KAF and KAF2 lenses.
It would not say that if it was like the *ist film
camera.
A Happy Pentaxian,
Ryan
The *ist D is currently the smallest and lightest
digital SLR, it measures just 129 x 95 x 60 mm
Hi Everyone,
This sounds GREAT an SMC PENTAX-DA Zoom 16mm~45mm F4
ED AL will be released for the * ist D.
I will definitely buy it when it becomes available.
I guess I'll get the FAJ 18-35 for now since it
doesn't cost that much extra with the * ist D body.
But once the 16mm~45mm F4 ED is
Hi Everyone,
Sounds like it just might work with K and screw mount
lenses after all.
I can't wait, my mouth is watering.
A fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 07:45:32 -0400
From: Kathleen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: *ist D Response from Pentax USA
Message-ID:
Anyone know if the focusing screen in the program plus
is the same one
in the super program?
They are identical, I Know!!
Ryan
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Hi Everyone,
Popular Photography tested the Pentax 24-90 mm lens
when it came out and I kept the results and compared
it to their test of the Tokina 28-80 f2.8 ATX Pro
when it was released earlier.
The Tokina blew it away optically and in build
quality.
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan
Hi Bob and Everyone,
Bob my sincere and heartfelt prayers go out to you,
your family and your son Aaron at this time. War is
Hell and your son is a brave hero. I hope he has a
speedy recovery.
Whatever anyones thoughts are about the Iraq war,
(I personally was against it and felt Bush was
Hello Everybody,
Can anyone spare the extremely tiny Ball Bearing and
Spring that go by under the Camera Mode changer
assembly that wraps around the shutter release button
on the Super Program /Super A ?
I am willing to trade camera (super program)parts for
it or give cash.
Thanks,
Ryan
Hi There,
No one has mentioned the Tamron 90mm AF f2.8 1x macro.
I've got one and it's superb!!
Sincerely,
Ryan
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Hello to All,
Favourite Body is definitely the mighty MZ-S with the
battery holder/grip. One of the best modern cameras
ever made IMHO.
Favourite Lens would have to be the 77mm 1.8 limited
with my FA 20mm f2.8 and FA 35mm f2 a close second and
third place.
Favorite Zoom / Non-Pentax lens:
Tokina
Hi Everyone,
I think I may have figured out Pentax logic behind the
FA-J lenses. I'm certainly not agreeing with it of
course.
OK as everybody knows the *ist D has a 1.5 x
magnification factor, so if you make FA-J lenses that
are specifically designed for it, they don't have to
be as sharp or as
Here is Pentax new e-mail address:
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Ryan
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Hi Pal and Everyone Else,
It only makes sense that Pentax will keep aperture
rings on most higher end future lenses. (I hope)
What MZ-S owner would want a lens that doesn't allow
him to use aperture priority or manual modes?
We need that aperture ring, unlike with the PZ-1p
where you can get by
Hi Everybody,
Ooops, I meant I will buy the *ist D not the *ist.
I have NO interest whatsoever in the *ist or any FA-J
lenses without an aperture.
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan Charron
As soon as I read a few good independant reviews, I
will buy the *ist.
Ryan Charron
Hello Everybody /Anybody,
I need some help here.
A screw must have gotten loose on my Super Program and
I lost it.
So I have a Super Program with a screw missing (MIA)
under the camera, right in the center of the winder
advance control area. (where my MEII winder fits in to
advance the film)
Hey EktarEd,
Remember the words to the Eagles song Hotel
California?
You can check in anytime you like, but you can never
leave.
WELCOME TO THE PENTAX PDML.
Ryan Charron
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 06:18:26 -0700
From: EktarEd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Just what does it take
Keith,
Just try to ignore it, he's attempting to terrorize
us.
Ryan
Ed,
Would you PLEASE stop sending all the messages you've
ever received
along with your new reply?
Thanks, keith whaley
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An entomologist told me the best way to photograph
flying bugs is
first to put the bug in the freezer for a minute or
so. They... cool
down for a while. In the field, there is a gas that
can be used for
the same purpose.
Andre
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freezer
Hey Everybody,
I thought up of a great new topic for discussion:
Flash Guns, Flash Guns and more Flash Guns.
How many flash guns are enough and why? How big and
powerful do you want your flash guns to be? ect.
I'm not sure where I got the idea from, What do you
think?
Ryan
Hello to Anyone Interested,
If you aren't, just move along to the next thread.
I'm an American and Canadian citizen very glad to be
living here in Toronto, the crime rate is still WAY
lower than the USA. Recently in gang related violence
in LA, the cops were OUT Gunned ! Here in Canada the
gun
Hello to All,
If you had the choice of either the Pentax 31mm f1.8
Limited lens or both the FA 28mm f2.8 and FA 35mm f2,
what would you choose?
Please only responses from those who know these lenses
well.
Thanks,
Ryan
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To All Who May Be Interested,
Ok, so here is my list.
I only have 3 bodies and 15 lenses, but I am still
very happy with my collection, I don't have much
redundant glass.
Cameras:
Pentax MZ-S , PZ-1p and a Super Program.
Primes
Hi Flavio,
Very nice and kind of cute, except for the harsh
lighting and the bluish lighting.
Also there are too many shadows for me, otherwise it's
a great idea.
Sincerely,
Ryan
I'll try again, just in case.
I had some replies but never saw my own message
either in the digests
or
as a
Hello To All,
Here are my thoughts on my new lens. Of course it's
built like a tank which is normal for Tokina 's ATX
line. I was surprised that it has a built in lens
hood!
Very Nice indeed.
I finally got a chance to do some testing of it's
optical performance. I would say that wide open at
Hi,
Sorry, the only lens I can compare it to is my Tokina
300mm zoom.
Ryan
Have you had a chance to compare it to the Sigma
50-500 which seems to
get
good marks?
-Ryan
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Hi Jonathan,
Have you considered the Pentax FA 20mm 2.8, I have one
and it's an awesome lens?
I hate to ask you this question, but here goes, Why
get a great, expensive , sharp Ultra Wide, then put a
plastic filter in front of it?
Sincerely,
Ryan
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 21:22:56 -0700 (PDT)
of giving boxes that say
Fragile a nice Big Kick.
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan Charron
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:31:34 -0400
From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: OT: Canadian customs information re
broken gear
Rob Studdert wrote:
I've had stuff opened by customs.
When they stick
Hello to All,
Here are a couple more pics, for what it's worth.
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Then click on Boo.
A fellow Pentaxian,
Hi Fred,
Well I actually wasn't looking for a longer lens than
my 300mm, but when I came across this one for only
$400, I decided to grab it. It is brand new with box,
case and even a 95mm Tokina filter. (got it from
Adorama)
Hey, if I don't like it or don't use it enough, I can
always get most
Go to:
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Then click on Buck One.
Hi Andy,
I have no clue what type of 800asa film was used. I
didn't take the photos, I just found them on the web.
Actually, I wasn't that impressed with the color on
the 800asa shots.
Hello to All,
A New Toy is something you don't really need, but
you've got to have, once you know it's available.
I Just got some more Tokina Glass.
The Tokina 150 - 500mm f5.6 ATX SD manual focus Zoom
lens, brand new with warranty and everything for
$400.00 US !!! It has a 95mm filter front !
Hello to All,
A friend of mine wants to know where you can buy an
Eyecup F for his SF1n.
Does anyone know where you can find one?
Thanks,
Ryan
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For me, f4 is too slow for any lens under 200 or
300mm,
zoom or prime.
Sincerely,
Ryan Charron
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Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:55:05 +0200
From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: zoom len 28-70
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She was titled Queen
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Hello to All,
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out here.
I'm wondering if I could use the 20mm F4.5 Super
Takumar Lens Hood with a 67 to 77mm step up ring
on my Pentax FA 20mm 2.8 lens that has a 67mm filter
front?
Does anyone think this set up will work?
Thanks,
Ryan
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 2:11 PM
Subject: Best manual focus 200mm zoom ever made for
Pentax on Ebay
Hello Pentaxians,
I believe it's the Best manual focus 200mm zoom ever
made for Pentax. Now it's for sale on Ebay.
Does
Hi to All,
OK, so I am going to finally buy a great portrait
lens.
I still have not firmly decided which of the two to go
for, although I am leaning towards the 85mm for it's
faster speed and focal length. What are the reasons
why I should even consider the 77mm 1.8; it seems a
bit overpriced.
Hello to All,
Do they make an adapter to fit a 39mm screw mount lens
onto a Pentax camera?
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan
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the money for it, I might get the 77mm
limited instead, since I don't have an unlimited
amount of $ to spend on camera stuff and I feel lenses
are more important than camera bodies in Photography.
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan Charron
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Wendy Beard wrote:
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 23:21:39 -0500
From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Portrait lenses
A couple of days ago there was a thread about portrait
lenses and macro
lenses of roughly the same focal length (around
100mm). Excuse me
Hello To All,
Has anyone who has both of these lenses, compared the
two optically?
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan Charron
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Hello To All,
Does anyone out there fell 3.3 feet long is way too
short? And if so, what would be your ideal length?
A Fellow Pentaxian,
Ryan
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Hello to All,
Here goes my small list, but they are ALL great
lenses.
Fixed Focals:
Pentax FA 20mm f2.8
Pentax FA 28mm f2.8
Pentax FA 50mm f1.4
Pentax A 50mm f1.7
Jupiter MC 9 85mm f2 (locks on my bodies just like a
K mount lens)
Tamron AF 90mm f2.8 (1x macro)
Pentax F 135mm f2.8
Zooms:
Hello to All,
My brother has been in electronics for over 25 years
and he told me there is No Way that a rechargable
could damage a camera motor. Rechargables always have
a little less voltage than the regular batteries they
replace. (1.25 volts to 1.5 volts for instance)
To settle the issue, I
It just does, that's all there is to it!
No Canon or Nikon even comes close.
Ryan
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