Re: Wide angle lens question

At 01:06 PM 7/24/2011, you wrote: On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 03:20:35PM -0500, Tony Cogan wrote: > > I am currently using a Pentax FA28-70 f4 and a Sigma 17-35 F2.8. I > would like to get a single lens that covers this same range; Is this just for use on a DSLR, or would you also want to

Wide angle lens question

(It was suggested to me to re-post this to be sure it gets a fresh subject line, so I am re-posting the following:) Hello I've re-subscribed here after a couple of years away. I would appreciate any input from you. I'm looking to replace 2 lenses with 1, for simplicity. I'm doing a lot of s

Wide angle lens question

Hello I've re-subscribed here after a couple of years away. I would appreciate any input from you. I'm looking to replace 2 lenses with 1, for simplicity. I'm doing a lot of shooting at construction projects and I don't like to change lenses with lots of sawdust, dirt, etc. flying around.

Re: Pentax FA 80-320 vs Sigma 70-300mm 4.0-5.6

At 04:00 PM 8/7/2009, you wrote: I would of thought that you might be able to pick up a used 80-320 within the $250 limit, although you might have to be patient. Yes, I can get another 80-320 within this limit. And to answer someone else's question, my brother-in-law who dropped the lens is

Pentax FA 80-320 vs Sigma 70-300mm 4.0-5.6

Hi I'm new here, although I did receive this back a few years ago. I have a question. I have used the Pentax FA 80-320 for a few years. I loaned it out and the borrower dropped it, rendering it useless. Now I need to replace it - for less money than I would prefer to spend. How do you p

Which macro lens would you buy

Hi I want to quit using close-up filters and start using a macro lens for flowers, insects, etc. Which lens would be a good place to start? Thanks, Tony

Re: Way OT: Gregory Peck passed on

Try 'The Big Country'. Peck, along with Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Burl Ives, Chuck Connors and more. Good stuff. Tony At 05:59 AM 6/13/2003 -0700, you wrote: All great. He was quite good in a western too, 'The Gunfighter' (?) - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" <[EMAIL PR

Re: OT: Canon and Epson photo printers

I have a Canon S800 and am very happy with it. It will print a 8X10 in about 1 minute. I am happy with the colors it produces and especially like the 6 different ink cartridges, which reduces ink expense and waste. A friend of mine is constantly impressed with it's ability to produce good bl

OT: Photoshop LE

Hi I just bought a copy of Photoshop 5.0 LE. Will one of the books available for Photoshop 5 or 5.5 (not LE) guide me through learning how to get started in Photoshop LE? Any book or websight recommendations for a Photoshop newby who is a bit intimidated by this program? Thanks Tony - This m