Tokina AT-X SP 60-120mm F2.8 manual focus Super-Portrait lens

Just got ahold of my second copy of subject lens (yes, its so good, I wanted a spare). They are hard to find in a PENTAX PK mount. Recently one showed up on ebay BIN for 200 pounds in LN condition so I grabbed it. When I bought my first one twenty years ago, I found the zoom range ideal for people

Price deflation of Pentax Manual Focus Lenses

Seems like vintage NM high quality Pentax MF Prime lenses are defying inflation price wise on ebay. I just ordered: SMC Pentax A * 200mm F2.8 $399 SMC Pentax A 100mm F2.8 Macro $349 SMC Pentax 28mm F3.5 shift $449 All three of these sold for considerably less than the going rate just a few years

Re: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus

On 30/7/18, J.C. O'Connell, discombobulated, unleashed: >do you have it in pentax k mount, or olympus om mount? It's in K mount with a K-to-MFT adapter. Works very well. Bought a long metal lens hood also. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast

Re: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus

do you have it in pentax k mount, or olympus om mount? On Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:37:49 -0400, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 30/7/18, J.C. O'Connell, discombobulated, unleashed: Car is about 65mm long. Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. 100% crop from 6Mp image note the

Re: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus

On 30/7/18, J.C. O'Connell, discombobulated, unleashed: >Car is about 65mm long. >Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. >100% crop from 6Mp image >note the excellent contrast and fine resolution, >you can make out the metallic flake in the paint job. >its a real nice lens. >

Re: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus

Agree. Really fine fine detail, J. C.! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 30, 2018, at 6:27 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > > DB.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus

Although my sample photo doesnt show it, the lens is known for excellent bokeh. It and the vivitar series 1 version both go by the nickname "Bokina". On Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:09:19 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: Nice detail. A fine lens. Paul On Jul 30, 2018, at 9:27 AM, J.C. O'Connell

Re: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus

Nice detail. A fine lens. Paul > On Jul 30, 2018, at 9:27 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > > Car is about 65mm long. > Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. > 100% crop from 6Mp image > note the excellent contrast and fine resolution, > you can make out the metallic flake in

Re: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus

Interesting. He mentions the Vivitar Series 1, 90/2.5 and says it’s heavier. It is indeed because it’s all metal and built like a tank. He also fails to mention that the Vivitar came with an optical converter that makes it 1:1. I was heartbroken because I thought workers had stolen my pristine

Re: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus

here is a review of the lens: https://phillipreeve.net/blog/tokina-x-macro-90mm-12-5-review/ jco On Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:27:54 -0400, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Car is about 65mm long. Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. 100% crop from 6Mp image note the excellent

MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus

Car is about 65mm long. Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. 100% crop from 6Mp image note the excellent contrast and fine resolution, you can make out the metallic flake in the paint job. its a real nice lens. https://www.jchriso.com/temp/DB.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: K1 manual focus

On 5/2/2016 11:52 PM, mike wilson wrote: On 03 May 2016 at 05:17 Bill wrote: When using an A series lens on the K1 (I don't know if this will hold for a pre A series), when focus is attained, there is a brief flash of red light across the screen, and the focus

Re: K1 manual focus

> On 03 May 2016 at 05:17 Bill wrote: > > > When using an A series lens on the K1 (I don't know if this will hold > for a pre A series), when focus is attained, there is a brief flash of > red light across the screen, and the focus spot in the center changes >

K1 manual focus

When using an A series lens on the K1 (I don't know if this will hold for a pre A series), when focus is attained, there is a brief flash of red light across the screen, and the focus spot in the center changes from a small circle to a bold circle. It's very cool. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Tokina 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens for Pentax Manual Focus Cameras

If anyone is interested in a well-buildt inexpensive manual focus push zoom, Wolfe camera is one selling on Amazon this tokina 80-200 for less than $50.00 new in the box. Mine arrived in two days. Brief hand-held testing looks sharp with nice contrast. These were designed for FF. Five left

Re: I'm over my hang-up on manual focus

over my hang-up about getting manual focus down before thinking about autofocus. The results were mixed because autofocus is auto only so far. There are still things to be learned, technique to be develop. E.g., I can see that in some of the images the subject is not sharp while the background is. I

Re: I'm over my hang-up on manual focus

on 2013-11-10 11:58 Eric Weir wrote This is the gallery I put up for the team I’ve been following. Nothing great and some not very good, but a great improvement for me with this subject matter. Comments more than welcome.

Re: I'm over my hang-up on manual focus

hang-up on manual focus Message-ID:8d410c86-215a-4dcb-a9fd-adea0dc33...@bellsouth.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 Took my K-5 with my new [used] DA 50-200/4-5.6 ED WR lens to the state cross-country championship yesterday. I?m over my hang-up about getting manual focus down

I'm over my hang-up on manual focus

Took my K-5 with my new [used] DA 50-200/4-5.6 ED WR lens to the state cross-country championship yesterday. I’m over my hang-up about getting manual focus down before thinking about autofocus. The results were mixed because autofocus is auto only so far. There are still things to be learned

Re: I'm over my hang-up on manual focus

tricky. Cheers, Rick On Nov 10, 2013, at 1:58 PM, Eric Weir wrote: Took my K-5 with my new [used] DA 50-200/4-5.6 ED WR lens to the state cross-country championship yesterday. I’m over my hang-up about getting manual focus down before thinking about autofocus. The results were mixed

Re: I'm over my hang-up on manual focus

On Nov 10, 2013, at 10:58 AM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Took my K-5 with my new [used] DA 50-200/4-5.6 ED WR lens to the state cross-country championship yesterday. I’m over my hang-up about getting manual focus down before thinking about autofocus. The results were mixed

Re: I'm over my hang-up on manual focus

over my hang-up about getting manual focus down before thinking about autofocus. The results were mixed because autofocus is auto only so far. There are still things to be learned, technique to be develop. E.g., I can see that in some of the images the subject is not sharp while the background

Re: I'm over my hang-up on manual focus

List Subject: I'm over my hang-up on manual focus Took my K-5 with my new [used] DA 50-200/4-5.6 ED WR lens to the state cross-country championship yesterday. I’m over my hang-up about getting manual focus down before thinking about autofocus. The results were mixed because autofocus is auto only

Re: Manual Focus Lenses Website and Forum

focus lenses ( mostly on digital) : http://www.mflenses.com/ If you enjoy using manual focus lenses definitely check it out. The forum there is a great resource. Plenty of sample photos from many different lenses. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net

Re: Manual Focus Lenses Website and Forum

Enlightenment On 24 September 2012 22:27, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote: Tonight I stumbled across an interesting website and forum for users of manual focus lenses ( mostly on digital) : http://www.mflenses.com/ If you enjoy using manual focus lenses definitely check it out. The forum

Manual Focus Lenses Website and Forum

Tonight I stumbled across an interesting website and forum for users of manual focus lenses ( mostly on digital) : http://www.mflenses.com/ If you enjoy using manual focus lenses definitely check it out. The forum there is a great resource. Plenty of sample photos from many different lenses

Re: Adjusting K-5 manual focus, quantitative directions?

On Jun 5, 2012, at 9:20 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Larry, as far as I recall, the Katz Eye focusing screens (according to Rachael Katz herself) on K-7 (*) typically required 0.2 or 0.25 mm shims instead of the stock one. I think that mine was calibrated by 0.2 mm shim. Interesting. Since

Adjusting K-5 manual focus, quantitative directions?

://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7158253973/in/set-7215762980375 Autofocus seems to be pretty close to dead nuts (sorry Doug) on. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7158253421/in/set-7215762980375 Manual focus seems to be slightly front focused: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7158255285

Re: Adjusting K-5 manual focus, quantitative directions?

Larry, as far as I recall, the Katz Eye focusing screens (according to Rachael Katz herself) on K-7 (*) typically required 0.2 or 0.25 mm shims instead of the stock one. I think that mine was calibrated by 0.2 mm shim. I should point out that the service I received from Rachael was truly

2X Manual Focus Teleconverter for Pentax KM @ BH

Hi All, I thought someone on the list might be interested. I just saw Tokina 2X Manual Focus Teleconverter for Pentax KM for $15 at BH used equipment store. I have never tried this converter, and didn't hear much of it. But at that price I would have experimented with it if I didn't already

Wanted: manual focus Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f2.8-3.5 PK mount

If anyone has one of these gathering dust and would like to help a brudder out... drop me a line. I could wait on that infernal auction site, but Patience is not one of my virtues. : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

/technology/summary/index.html 2011/4/13 Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca: On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 6:58 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 4/12/2011 13:49, Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Jostein, P-TTL works with my K-5 when using the manual focus A400/5.6. The same was true with my K10, K20, and K-7

645D: flash and manual focus lenses

lenses. With manual focus lenses you have no TTL flash metering at all. I was worried that this might be the case for 645D too, but fortunately P-TTL works with the 645A-series lenses too. If you can live with inconsistencies in automatic white balance. A minor nit, in my opinion. Full-length

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

Mail List Emne: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses To those interested in technical stuff about 645D, I've looked at how flash metering is implemented in 645D. As most of you probably know, the K-mount cameras no longer support the old-style TTL flashes. The last camera to do so was the *istDS2

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

P-TTL that works. And only with AF lenses. With manual focus lenses you have no TTL flash metering at all. I was worried that this might be the case for 645D too, but fortunately P-TTL works with the 645A-series lenses too. If you can live with inconsistencies in automatic white balance. A minor

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

Hi Jostein, P-TTL works with my K-5 when using the manual focus A400/5.6. The same was true with my K10, K20, and K-7. However, P-TTL doesn't work with my K lenses. I think autoexposure is the key here. Paul On Apr 12, 2011, at 6:14 AM, AlunFoto wrote: To those interested in technical stuff

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

On 4/12/2011 13:49, Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Jostein, P-TTL works with my K-5 when using the manual focus A400/5.6. The same was true with my K10, K20, and K-7. However, P-TTL doesn't work with my K lenses. I think autoexposure is the key here. Paul Paul, can it be that with A-lenses P-TTL

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

and manual focus lenses To those interested in technical stuff about 645D, I've looked at how flash metering is implemented in 645D. As most of you probably know, the K-mount cameras no longer support the old-style TTL flashes. The last camera to do so was the *istDS2. Now it's only P-TTL

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

: 12. april 2011 12:14 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses To those interested in technical stuff about 645D, I've looked at how flash metering is implemented in 645D. As most of you probably know, the K-mount cameras no longer support the old-style TTL

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 6:58 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 4/12/2011 13:49, Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Jostein, P-TTL works with my K-5 when using the manual focus A400/5.6. The same was true with my K10, K20, and K-7. However, P-TTL doesn't work with my K lenses. I think

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

Hovland Fra: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] p#229; vegne av AlunFoto [alunf...@gmail.com] Sendt: 12. april 2011 12:14 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses To those interested in technical stuff about 645D

Re: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses

: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: 645D: flash and manual focus lenses To those interested in technical stuff about 645D, I've looked at how flash metering is implemented in 645D. As most of you probably know, the K-mount cameras no longer support the old-style TTL flashes. The last camera to do so

Re: Manual Focus 28

Adam Maas wrote: I've owned the A and M(1st version) 28/2.8's and now use a Tamron 28/2.5 Adaptall-2. The A was decent, the M poor, the Tamron is superior to either. -Adam Just saw this... the M I have (maybe not the very first one) is what I've been putting on the darkside camera to

Re: Manual Focus 28

On 3/21/2010 8:30 PM, Miserere wrote: On 19 March 2010 08:33, Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com wrote: How do the M and A 28's compare? Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? -- Steve Desjardins If you're willing to step outside the brand, The Vivitar

Re: Manual Focus 28

On 19 March 2010 08:33, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: How do the M and A 28's compare?  Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? -- Steve Desjardins If you're willing to step outside the brand, The Vivitar 28mm f/2 is very nice in the Komine flavour (49mm

Re: Manual Focus 28

On Mar 21, 2010, at 9:30 PM, Miserere wrote: On 19 March 2010 08:33, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: How do the M and A 28's compare? Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? -- Steve Desjardins If you're willing to step outside the brand, The Vivitar

Re: Manual Focus 28

On 3/19/10, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: How do the M and A 28's compare? Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? The M28/3.5 is razor sharp, readily available and relatively inexpensive. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ --

Re: Manual Focus 28

-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Manual Focus 28 Sent: Mar 21, 2010 10:09 PM On 3/19/10, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: How do the M and A 28's compare? Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? The M28/3.5 is razor sharp, readily available and relatively

RE: Manual Focus 28

How do the M and A 28's compare? Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? There is a SMCP 28/2 - neither M nor A - which is very good. Big and heavy but outstanding optical performance. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Manual Focus 28

How do the M and A 28's compare? Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: Manual Focus 28

Steven Desjardins wrote: How do the M and A 28's compare? Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? The 28mm f/3.5 lenses are the ones to get. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Manual Focus 28

That's an M, right? On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 8:39 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Steven Desjardins wrote: How do the M and A 28's compare?  Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? The 28mm f/3.5 lenses are the ones to get. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Manual Focus 28

Steven Desjardins wrote: On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 8:39 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Steven Desjardins wrote: How do the M and A 28's compare?  Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? The 28mm f/3.5 lenses are the ones to get. That's an M, right?

Re: Manual Focus 28

Mark Roberts wrote: There's an M and a K 28/3.5 (don't know if they're the same optical design) Just checked and they're definitely different designs http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/wide-angle/index.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Manual Focus 28

The M28/2.8 is soft and prone to sticky aperture blades. I have no experience with the M28/3.5. The M28/2.0 is classy. And the K28/3.5 isan old sharpie! I think the A28/2.8 is a bit sharper than the M28/2.8, but the plastic aperture ring can be a problem. It falls apart internaly. I suppose

Re: Manual Focus 28

On Mar 19, 2010, at 9:22, Bob Sullivan wrote: The M28/2.8 is soft and prone to sticky aperture blades. I have no experience with the M28/3.5. The M28/2.0 is classy. And the K28/3.5 isan old sharpie! I think the A28/2.8 is a bit sharper than the M28/2.8, but the plastic aperture ring can

Re: Manual Focus 28

On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: The M28/2.8 is soft and prone to sticky aperture blades.  I have no There are actually two versions of the M28/2.8. I suspect you're referring to the old version. The new version is mechanically and optically identical

Re: Manual Focus 28

Mat Maessen wrote: On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: The M28/2.8 is soft and prone to sticky aperture blades.  I have no There are actually two versions of the M28/2.8. I suspect you're referring to the old version. The new version is mechanically and

Re: Manual Focus 28

I beleive the M, A and F 28 f2.8's all have the identical optical formulas, (well there's an earl and late M version, which was different). All were, at one time, considered mediocre performers though If you're deciding between these three I'd get the F if I had a choice, (better coatings

RE: Manual Focus 28

-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 10:22 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Manual Focus 28 The M28/2.8 is soft and prone to sticky aperture blades. I have no experience with the M28/3.5. The M28/2.0 is classy

Re: Manual Focus 28

On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 5:33 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: How do the M and A 28's compare?  Is there a really good one or (more to the point) one to avoid? The A28/2.8 was one of my first Pentax lenses. It was a little soft wide-open, very sharp by f/4-5.6, and had beautiful

Re: Manual Focus 28

I've owned the A and M(1st version) 28/2.8's and now use a Tamron 28/2.5 Adaptall-2. The A was decent, the M poor, the Tamron is superior to either. -Adam On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 12:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 5:33 AM, Steven Desjardins

Re: Manual Focus 28

On 3/19/2010 10:32 AM, Adam Maas wrote: I've owned the A and M(1st version) 28/2.8's and now use a Tamron 28/2.5 Adaptall-2. The A was decent, the M poor, the Tamron is superior to either. Interesting. I have an adaptall 28 at home. How does it compare with the vivitar series 1 28-105 at

Re: Manual Focus 28

On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 1:58 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 3/19/2010 10:32 AM, Adam Maas wrote: I've owned the A and M(1st version) 28/2.8's and now use a Tamron 28/2.5 Adaptall-2. The A was decent, the M poor, the Tamron is superior to either. Interesting. I have an adaptall

FS: 645 FA 80~160 f4.5 zoom lens - autofocus or manual focus

Here's another auction I'm starting. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=130313768144 Starts at $150, Buy-It-Now of $500 and I'll throw in the soft case if you're from the pdml. Regards, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

J. C. O'Connell wrote: FYI, Just got this split image RF screen for my istDS ( should work in any of the istD series cameras ) : http://preview.tinyurl.com/yu25dy works fine, nice clear split image and a large microprism surround. I dont think you can get this from Pentax (yet?).

Re: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

On 4/13/07, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you explain how these screens are fitted, having only had my DL for a few weeks I really don't fancy to much in the way of unpicking... Thanks, Andy. The focus screen of the DL isn't user removable. But it is on the D,DS, DS2 K10D Cheers,

Re: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

I don't believe the DL has user replaceable screens. So you'll need a screwdriver. drew wrote: J. C. O'Connell wrote: FYI, Just got this split image RF screen for my istDS ( should work in any of the istD series cameras ) : http://preview.tinyurl.com/yu25dy works fine, nice clear

Re: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

P. J. Alling wrote: I don't believe the DL has user replaceable screens. So you'll need a screwdriver. drew wrote: J. C. O'Connell wrote: FYI, Just got this split image RF screen for my istDS ( should work in any of the istD series cameras ) : http://preview.tinyurl.com/yu25dy

Re: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

I don't believe the DL has user replaceable screens. So you'll need a screwdriver. I thought that it just wasn't quite as friendly to replace as the DS/D. A friend of mine has a DL and he installed a split-prism he filed down from a 35mm SLR as I did with my DS. It's not quite as

RE: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of drew Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 8:14 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen J. C. O'Connell wrote: FYI, Just got this split image RF screen for my istDS ( should work in any of the istD

RE: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

sorry, see later posts, apparently the DL and DL2 bodies were cost reduced such that you cant change the screen yourself, you would need Pentax to do it but I doubt they would install a third party screen like this for you. . jco So the fact that my friend with a DL

Re: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

Cory Papenfuss wrote: sorry, see later posts, apparently the DL and DL2 bodies were cost reduced such that you cant change the screen yourself, you would need Pentax to do it but I doubt they would install a third party screen like this for you. . jco So the fact that

RE: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

] On Behalf Of Cory Papenfuss Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 10:27 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen sorry, see later posts, apparently the DL and DL2 bodies were cost reduced such that you cant change the screen yourself

RE: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

lenses if they had a K/M lens aperture cam sensor in there. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cory Papenfuss Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 5:00 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF

Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

FYI, Just got this split image RF screen for my istDS ( should work in any of the istD series cameras ) : http://preview.tinyurl.com/yu25dy works fine, nice clear split image and a large microprism surround. I dont think you can get this from Pentax (yet?). Works easily to F4 on any lens I

Re: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

John, what about metering, notably center weighted and spot? Thanks. On 4/12/07, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI, Just got this split image RF screen for my istDS ( should work in any of the istD series cameras ) : http://preview.tinyurl.com/yu25dy works fine, nice clear

RE: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

helps on this camera (istDS) for MF lenses and thats all I use... jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 12:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split

RE: Manual focus solution for istD series, Split image RF screen

shots require a couple test fires with the check of the histogram to get it right. -Cory -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 12:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Manual focus

Re: Manual focus out of focus

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed that many of my istD shots in manual focus are slightly out of focus. The area in focus is always in the background of the spot I focused on. Now I'm wondering if I need to blame my eyes, the +/- slider of the eyepiece, the mounting of the focusing screen

Re: Manual focus out of focus

? Toine On 4/19/06, Toine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed that many of my istD shots in manual focus are slightly out of focus. The area in focus is always in the background of the spot I focused on. Now I'm wondering if I need to blame my eyes, the +/- slider of the eyepiece

Re: Manual focus out of focus

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed that many of my istD shots in manual focus are slightly out of focus. The area in focus is always in the background of the spot I focused on. Now I'm wondering if I need to blame my eyes, the +/- slider of the eyepiece, the mounting of the focusing

Re: Manual focus out of focus

better. Tim Toine wrote: I have noticed that many of my istD shots in manual focus are slightly out of focus. The area in focus is always in the background of the spot I focused on. Now I'm wondering if I need to blame my eyes, the +/- slider of the eyepiece, the mounting of the focusing screen

Manual focus out of focus

I have noticed that many of my istD shots in manual focus are slightly out of focus. The area in focus is always in the background of the spot I focused on. Now I'm wondering if I need to blame my eyes, the +/- slider of the eyepiece, the mounting of the focusing screen, maybe the ccd alignment

Re: Manual focus out of focus

probably focusing screen. this is not uncommon with the D. for wide open shots, AF is often much more accurate for me, my D backfocuses also in manual focus. i need to get it aligned. rg Toine wrote: I have noticed that many of my istD shots in manual focus are slightly out of focus

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in the viewfinder? Jack --- Toine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed that many of my istD shots in manual focus are slightly out of focus. The area in focus is always in the background of the spot I focused on. Now I'm wondering if I need to blame my eyes, the +/- slider of the eyepiece

RE: Manual focus out of focus

I have the same problem, I haven't been able to part with it long enough to get it serviced. Don -Original Message- From: Gonz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 4:10 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Manual focus out of focus probably focusing

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

Hi! For those of you with the 77/1.8 and also either the 31/1.8 or the 43/1.9, could you please describe the focus feel of the 77/1.8 as compared with the either or both of the others. I ask because I used to have the 43/1.9, and I used to grumble about a whirring sort of manual focus feel

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

On Jan 15, 2006, at 10:16 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: For those of you with the 77/1.8 and also either the 31/1.8 or the 43/1.9, could you please describe the focus feel of the 77/1.8 as compared with the either or both of the others. ... Either way, they are better (more dampened and hence

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

On Sat, 31 Dec 2005, Fred wrote: I ask because I used to have the 43/1.9, and I used to grumble about a whirring sort of manual focus feel to that lens design, yet I do not feel that annoyance with the 77/1.8 at all. Is the 77/1.8 better in this regard, or is my mind merely playing tricks

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

a whirring sort of manual focus feel to that lens design, yet I do not feel that annoyance with the 77/1.8 at all. Is the 77/1.8 better in this regard, or is my mind merely playing tricks on me? Alan Chan (where is that soul? Hope you are well mate!) had reported that Pentax had modified the 77

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

with the either or both of the others. I ask because I used to have the 43/1.9, and I used to grumble about a whirring sort of manual focus feel to that lens design, yet I do not feel that annoyance with the 77/1.8 at all. Is the 77/1.8 better in this regard, or is my mind merely playing

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Fred, I know you didn't like that whir in the 43, but it is really very, very quiet...barely a whisper. Now that you've learned to live with the 77's gears in manual focus, I'm sure you could learn to love that 43mm limited you orphaned some years ago. Regards, Bob S. On 12/31/05, Bob Sullivan

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There is some whirring in 31 and 77 that I have -- feels kinda like sand in a gearbox. Fine sand. Very fine. And very expensive. vbg Fred

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

I do, however, wish the 31/1.8 and 77/1.8 had the on demand manual focus feature of the newer DA lenses. Is that like the focus clutch on certain of the FA* lenses (e.g., the 85/1.4 and the 80-200/2.8)? Fred

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

Alan Chan (where is that soul? Hope you are well mate!) had reported that Pentax had modified the 77's gearing. Perhaps you have one of the newer models. I just compared the gearing (the focus feel) on a silver 77/1.8, and it is much like what I had noticed a couple of years (or so) ago on

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

I know you didn't like that whir in the 43, but it is really very, very quiet...barely a whisper. Now that you've learned to live with the 77's gears in manual focus, I'm sure you could learn to love that 43mm limited you orphaned some years ago Well, Bob, it's not just the sound

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

Now that you've learned to live with the 77's gears in manual focus, Well, that's just it, Bob - I did ~not~ have to learn to live with the 77's gears in manual focus - the manual focus feel on this black 77/1.8 is just as smooth as silk, and I'm sure I'm still just as picky (as in just

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

Augh Fred, now you've gone and hurt the lens's feelings! Bob S. ;-) On 12/31/05, Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that you've learned to live with the 77's gears in manual focus, Well, that's just it, Bob - I did ~not~ have to learn to live with the 77's gears in manual focus - the manual

Re: Manual Focus Feel in the 3 Limited Lens Models

Now that you've learned to live with the 77's gears in manual focus, Well, that's just it, Bob - I did ~not~ have to learn to live with the 77's gears in manual focus - the manual focus feel on this black 77/1.8 is just as smooth as silk, and I'm sure I'm still just as picky (as in just

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