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-- From: gfen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 12:44 PM
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-- I met Cesar's LXen this weekend... I think I could be taken,
-- its almost as
-- pleasant to look through as my 645. I'm hoping my bargain MX
-- will be good
-- neough to keep me
I suppose Pentax are just following the pack, as N***N have released
aperture ring-less lenses of late - squarely aimed at enthusiasts.
Not so. Part of the reason for release of G lenses was in response to
requests from certain pro photogs, apparently. True some G lenses are
enthusiast
Joseph wrote:
If the *ist is a medium-level camera -- which it could be from its
features -- then why package it (or even show it) with a crippled J lens?
Because Canon sell loads of lenses without aperture rings
For that matter, would photographers serious enough to buy the digital
Peter wrote:
I feel
that it is certain that aperture ring lenses in AF are on their way out,
certainly in Nikon.
According to Nikon engineers they have no plan to remove the aperture ring from the
lenses. Apart from the entry level G-lenses, the reson for removing the aperture ring
were
According to Nikon engineers they have no plan to remove the aperture ring
from the lenses.
Given that G lenses were actually requested by fumbling pjs, I feel sure that
this is the thin end of the wedge. It's in my bones.
Kind regards
Peter
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From: Peter Jansen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: J Focus Collar (was Re: More Pentax news/rumors (Now taking a poll))
Pål wrote:
According to Nikon engineers they have no plan to
remove
Mike Johnston wrote:
I just finally managed to swing for an LX, and
there you go trying to entice me into the Brotherhood. Don't
think I haven't
been tempted...I've never shot with a Pentax 6x7 and I keep seeing
tantalizing comments and examples from that new 75mm f/2.8 lens, which IMO
On February 22, 2003 02:59 pm, William Robb wrote:
I had to get used to NOT having distance information when I went to large
format. Now, when I use small cameras, I find I don't use the scales
anyway. For me, they are just another way to confuse me when I should be
concentrating on picture
Maybe not. But we've got a lot of mech-weenies here. If you're out
shooting a party
where you want and need AF, then it probably wouldn't matter. These lenses
are
obviously not for technical work. They're for just shooting -- production
work.
Looking at the pics of them on the Pentax site,
Boy, after that long thread we had a while back about the wonderful
virtues of the two dial/one handed operation of the PZ-1p, that at
least those people would be looking on the J concept favorably...
Bruce
Sunday, February 23, 2003, 3:41:27 PM, you wrote:
JT If the *ist is a medium-level
Y'all need to lay off Mike. He's already twitchy enough about
committing to any one system and here y'all are trying to spook him for
fun.
Just remember the Serenity Prayer Mike. Everything will be all right.
Dan Scott -- thrilled to be typing on a real keyboard once again!
Dan,
Yes,
Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If the *ist is a medium-level camera -- which it could be from its
features -- then why package it (or even show it) with a crippled J lens?
They're probably showing it with the J lenses because they are the
newest products. In the U.S. at least, only the
3. FAJ 18-35mm along with the DSLR. Don´t know the aperature range.
Wasn´t this lens rumored a year ago or so (well not the FAJ version)?
-Matti Eteläperä
Is Pentax off in la-la land again? How many serious photographers, like
those on this list, would buy an FAJ lens without distance
Joseph,
The trick to jumping ship is that seems to be the future of the other
brands, too. Perhaps you are meaning If Pentax starts moving
downstream in target audience then it is time to jump ship? I believe
there are a few on the list who would strongly argue that this has
already occurred
Joseph wrote:
Is Pentax off in la-la land again? How many serious photographers, like
those on this list, would buy an FAJ lens without distance markings, to
use on a digital or any camera?
About 95,6% of the camera buying public in this segment. Mind you, I have no idea if
theres truth
Joseph wrote:
Is Pentax off in la-la land again? How many serious photographers, like
those on this list, would buy an FAJ lens without distance markings, to
use on a digital or any camera?
I had to get used to NOT having distance information when I went to large
format. Now, when I use
Mike,
Sorry...All I can say, is if you heft a 67II, you will get hooked if
you like nice, big, clear viewfinders and that wonderful mechanical
feel of old. The 67II gives you just enough automation (about on par
with the LX) to be used in faster moving situations and has the nicest
grip for your
on 2/22/03 12:32 PM, Joseph Tainter at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...
I would never buy a lens without a distance scale, even understanding
that the distances on zoom lenses are only approximate. On occasion I
try to figure hyperfocal distance with zooms, generally with pretty good
success.
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now, when I use small cameras, I find I don't use the scales anyway. For
me, they are just another way to confuse me when I should be concentrating
on picture taking.
I rely on distance markings--and the DOF scale--to get maximum depth of
field when shooting
On Saturday, February 22, 2003, at 12:32 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote:
Is Pentax off in la-la land again? How many serious photographers,
like those on this list, would buy an FAJ lens without distance
markings, to use on a digital or any camera? It's a serious question.
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