Re: Enablement: Two fine pieces of Pentax glass in 2 weeks

2016-10-18 Thread Mark C
couple weeks this summer while my Mz-S was in for repairs. The interface is very similar to newer DSLRs - its a great camera. Mark On 10/18/2016 9:46 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I snagged a remarkable piece of Pentax glass (according to reviewers: http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/Pentax-Rear

Enablement: Two fine pieces of Pentax glass in 2 weeks

2016-10-18 Thread Darren Addy
I snagged a remarkable piece of Pentax glass (according to reviewers: http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/Pentax-Rear-Teleconverter-A-1.4x-L.html ), the Rear Converter A 1.4X-L with original box and case. This teleconverter is said to work with these lenses: - SMC Pentax-DA* 200mm F2.8 - SMC

RE: Recommended : Some really good 30-35 yr old Pentax Glass

2012-08-28 Thread J.C. O'Connell
entax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Recommended : Some really good 30-35 yr old Pentax Glass I'll take all of 'em. On 8/28/2012 11:10 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > I forgot to mention I also have the smck 15mm/3.5 but its a FF lens and when > used on aps its not really

Re: Recommended : Some really good 30-35 yr old Pentax Glass

2012-08-28 Thread Walt Gilbert
2012 11:54 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Recommended : Some really good 30-35 yr old Pentax Glass FWIW, Here are some really old but near mint K prime lenses that I own & still use that perform superbly on Pentax aps digital: Smc K series(1975-1983) ( outstanding optic

RE: Recommended : Some really good 30-35 yr old Pentax Glass

2012-08-28 Thread J.C. O'Connell
ly good 30-35 yr old Pentax Glass FWIW, Here are some really old but near mint K prime lenses that I own & still use that perform superbly on Pentax aps digital: Smc K series(1975-1983) ( outstanding optics, build quality, and manual focus feel.) --- 17/4 fisheye 18/3.5 20/4

Recommended : Some really good 30-35 yr old Pentax Glass

2012-08-28 Thread J.C. O'Connell
are not state of the art or even close to todays standards for zooms/long teles. But dont be afraid of older Pentax glass, especially the K series primes listed. These are MF gems. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-16 Thread Dario Bonazza
Matthew Hunt wrote: On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Examples: 100mm lens focused at infinity -> focusing ring is set at 15-20m; 50mm lens focused at infinity -> focusing ring is set at 7-10m; 28mm lens focused at infinity -> focusing ring is set at 3m! I used the "Tabl

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-16 Thread Dario Bonazza
Charles Robinson wrote: On Mar 15, 2011, at 17:02, Dario Bonazza wrote: With a Samyang 8mm fisheye, there's no way to focus (lens helicoid has no run enough to find focus). It happens that by setting the focus at its minimum focus distance, the lens is almost (but not yet) focused at infini

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Examples: > 100mm lens focused at infinity -> focusing ring is set at 15-20m; > 50mm lens focused at infinity -> focusing ring is set at 7-10m; > 28mm lens focused at infinity -> focusing ring is set at 3m! I used the "Table Output" feature

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Charles Robinson
On Mar 15, 2011, at 17:02, Dario Bonazza wrote: > > With a Samyang 8mm fisheye, there's no way to focus (lens helicoid has no run > enough to find focus). It happens that by setting the focus at its minimum > focus distance, the lens is almost (but not yet) focused at infinity. By > approaching

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM, wrote: > Be ashamed, Matt. Privately pleased, but publically ashamed. Well, now you've done it. My blog has a new subhead. The previous one lasted all of 3 hours. http://scotchtape.ductwhisky.com/p/taglines.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread P. J. Alling
.@pdml.net Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:00:57 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior The hugely expensive Novoflex adapters are only really necessary with Pentax lenses that do not have an aperture ring. They allow manual adj

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread drd1135
Be ashamed, Matt. Privately pleased, but publically ashamed. -Original Message- From: Matthew Hunt Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:59:11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior On Tue

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread drd1135
I stand corrected. I appreciate having a reason not to buy it. -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:00:57 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior The

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
com/group/cdsound/ >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of >> Dario Bonazza >> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 8:05 PM >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Subject: Re: Pentax glass on m4

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I bought a different one, which allows focus slightly beyond infinity. The Buzz Lightyear Signature Edition, of course. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from t

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Your adapter is setting the mount register too deep. I had the same thing happen with a Pentax M42 adapter. I bought a different one, which allows focus slightly beyond infinity. Cost me $6 for the replacement. Most lens mount adapters for FourThirds and Micro-FourThirds intentionally run about ha

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
t; > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Dario Bonazza > Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 8:05 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior > > > Let's do some math: &g

RE: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread J.C. O'Connell
/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 8:05 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior Let's do some math: K bayonet register = 45.46mm m4/3

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Dario Bonazza
From: "Dario Bonazza" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 12:41 AM Subject: Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior No name on it, found in ebay from Hong Kong. I bought it some time ago, but I can no longer find trace of that auction. However, it

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread P. J. Alling
It sounds to me that you're adapter doesn't supply the proper flange distance. Maybe it doesn't even keep the planes parallel. On 3/15/2011 6:02 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Hello gang, I've just tried a few Pentax lenses on my Panny GF-1 (via K-micro4/3 adapter), just to find a weird behaviour.

RE: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread J.C. O'Connell
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 6:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior I'd like to hear this myself. What brand of adaptor? On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Dario Bonazza
ario - Original Message - From: "Steven Desjardins" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 11:53 PM Subject: Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior I'd like to hear this myself. What brand of adaptor? On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Dario Bonaz

Re: Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'd like to hear this myself. What brand of adaptor? On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Hello gang, > > I've just tried a few Pentax lenses on my Panny GF-1 (via K-micro4/3 > adapter), just to find a weird behaviour. > > With close subjects (inches to meters), the actual dis

Pentax glass on m4/3: weird behavior

2011-03-15 Thread Dario Bonazza
Hello gang, I've just tried a few Pentax lenses on my Panny GF-1 (via K-micro4/3 adapter), just to find a weird behaviour. With close subjects (inches to meters), the actual distance of my subject (properly focused by looking at magnified LCD) can be similar to that one indicated on the dist

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: CheekyGeek I'm guessing whichever ones will fit on his Leica. > > William Robb William, Have you, by chance, "corresponded with Ansel Adams and Fred Picker while they were alive"? http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2009/02/see-thru-pentaz-pz1.html?showComment=1233607896367#c757489225069739028

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread John Sessoms
How about a different tack - since the 31 & 77 ARE his favorites, he chooses based on what will allow him to broaden his horizons on this trip. And, because it is Hawaii, I think some kind of macro is in order. Given that it's limited to DA Limited lenses and FA limited lenses, is there any ot

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread CheekyGeek
> I'm guessing whichever ones will fit on his Leica. > > William Robb William, Have you, by chance, "corresponded with Ansel Adams and Fred Picker while they were alive"? http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2009/02/see-thru-pentaz-pz1.html?showComment=1233607896367#c7574892250697390281 :) Darren Addy

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
I thought about that combo... On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 12:41 PM, Sasha Sobol wrote: > I would guess 15/21/31 > > On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> On 5/14/2010 10:04 AM, CheekyGeek wrote: >>> >>> *I* would have the 35mm macro in, but I think HE'LL be taking the 31mm. >>> I a

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Larry Colen" Subject: Re: Win some pentax glass On 5/13/2010 9:53 PM, Fernando wrote: Guess and explain what 3 limiteds Ned is taking to Hawaii and you can win some "Pentax Glass": http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2010/05/whats-in-y

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread Sasha Sobol
I would guess 15/21/31 On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > On 5/14/2010 10:04 AM, CheekyGeek wrote: >> >> *I* would have the 35mm macro in, but I think HE'LL be taking the 31mm. >> I also guessed DA 15mm, FA 31mm&  FA 77mm but I fear that is too easy >> and I was too late. > >

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On 5/14/2010 10:04 AM, CheekyGeek wrote: *I* would have the 35mm macro in, but I think HE'LL be taking the 31mm. I also guessed DA 15mm, FA 31mm& FA 77mm but I fear that is too easy and I was too late. The 31 and 77 are two of his favorite lenses. He also speaks very highly of the 15. Dar

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread John Francis
>> Guess and explain what 3 limiteds Ned is taking to Hawaii and you can > >> win some "Pentax Glass": > >> http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2010/05/whats-in-your-bag.html > > > > Thanks. > > > > I guessed the 21, 31 and 77. > > > >

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread CheekyGeek
*I* would have the 35mm macro in, but I think HE'LL be taking the 31mm. I also guessed DA 15mm, FA 31mm & FA 77mm but I fear that is too easy and I was too late. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:53 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Bob Sullivan wrote: > >> 31, 15, and 35 Macro??? > >

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread Dario Bonazza
I wrote: Bob Sullivan wrote: 31, 15, and 35 Macro??? No, no, no! Should you get the 35 macro in, both the 31mm and the 40mm would be out. In this case, 21 + 35 macro + 70/77 would be a nice outfit. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread Dario Bonazza
Bob Sullivan wrote: 31, 15, and 35 Macro??? No, no, no! Should you get the 35 macro in, both the 31mm and the 40mm would be out. Dario -- 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 direct

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread steve harley
On 2010-05-14 10:40 , Bob Sullivan wrote: 31, 15, and 35 Macro??? my first thought was a macro would be in his kit -- 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 di

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
31, 15, and 35 Macro??? On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:37 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Fernando wrote: > >> I was going with that, but changed to 15, 31, 77 at the last minute... > > Above would be my choice, hence I believe Ned will choose 21, 40, 77 instead > ;-) > > Dario > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread Dario Bonazza
Fernando wrote: I was going with that, but changed to 15, 31, 77 at the last minute... Above would be my choice, hence I believe Ned will choose 21, 40, 77 instead ;-) Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread Fernando
I was going with that, but changed to 15, 31, 77 at the last minute... On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > On 5/13/2010 9:53 PM, Fernando wrote: >> >> Guess and explain what 3 limiteds Ned is taking to Hawaii and you can >> win some &q

Re: Win some pentax glass

2010-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On 5/13/2010 9:53 PM, Fernando wrote: Guess and explain what 3 limiteds Ned is taking to Hawaii and you can win some "Pentax Glass": http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2010/05/whats-in-your-bag.html Thanks. I guessed the 21, 31 and 77. PS: I hope is not a Pentax-branded beer glass.

Win some pentax glass

2010-05-13 Thread Fernando
Guess and explain what 3 limiteds Ned is taking to Hawaii and you can win some "Pentax Glass": http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2010/05/whats-in-your-bag.html PS: I hope is not a Pentax-branded beer glass. -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDM

Here's someone selling toys to get some Pentax glass

2010-05-04 Thread Larry Colen
An old italian bicycle: Probably not worth shipping anyplace but at least a few folks might appreciate it: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1724356207.html Minolta/Sony mount 70-210: Here's one for Mark... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pho/1724367067.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while?

2008-06-22 Thread Bruce Walker
Ken Waller wrote: > > Now go out & use that sucker ! Heh, just try and stop me! :-) I've been loving it so far. It has already revealed flaws in the DA 18-55 lens to me, so I'm afraid that my next upgrade has already been mapped out. Thanks! -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

Re: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while?

2008-06-22 Thread Joseph Tainter
Businesses are not charities. They offer extended warranties because they expect to profit on them. Joe -- 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 directions.

Re: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while?

2008-06-22 Thread Ken Waller
From: "Bruce Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while? > I'm interested in comments on what PDMLers think about extending the > Pentax factory warranty (2 years in Canada) with an extended warranty. > My impression i

Re: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while?

2008-06-22 Thread Adam Maas
While Henry's Extended Warranty is excellent (I've received at least two free CLA's from it, and several replacements, in the mountain of used gear I've bought from them over the years) I wouldn't bother getting it with new gear where you have a manufacturer's wwarranty unless the manufacturer in q

Re: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while?

2008-06-22 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Few of these store or extended warranty policies are worth anything other than as profit to the company and to the store. Lenses rarely break unless you damage them, and damage of that sort is never covered. If you want extended warranty protection, check your credit cards and see if any off

Re: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while?

2008-06-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Bruce Walker" Subject: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while? > I'm interested in comments on what PDMLers think about extending the > Pentax factory warranty (2 years in Canada) with an extended warranty. > My impressi

Re: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while?

2008-06-22 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Bruce Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2008/06/22 Sun PM 02:33:38 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while? > > I'm interested in comments on what PDMLers think about extending the >

Re: Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while?

2008-06-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very few extended warranties are worthwhile. You avoided a store tax. The only extended warranty I've ever purchased is AppleCare for Macs. I think that's a bit of a ripoff as well, but it's a necessary evil. Paul On Jun 22, 2008, at 10:33 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > I'm interested in comments o

Extended store warranty on Pentax glass worth-while?

2008-06-22 Thread Bruce Walker
I'm interested in comments on what PDMLers think about extending the Pentax factory warranty (2 years in Canada) with an extended warranty. My impression is that Pentax lenses, especially such as the Limited ones, are very rugged and reliable and so an extended warranty is a waste of money. B

Re: New Pentax Glass

2007-03-19 Thread Joseph Tainter
Hi The lens roadmap shows a 55-300 in the pipleine.. Does anyone know whether this will be an SDM lens ? -- Regards Patrick Genovese - Patrick, I believe we don't know yet. It seems that this lens will be a complement to the forthcoming 17-70. If both of those are consumer lenses, th

New Pentax Glass

2007-03-19 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi The lens roadmap shows a 55-300 in the pipleine.. Does anyone know whether this will be an SDM lens ? -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: AF speeds (was: Pentax glass)

2006-12-26 Thread Adam Maas
The K100D does indeed have a half-press position on the shutter. The DL/DL2 doe have rather slow AF, the D and DS are faster, but the K100D is faster than the DS and more positive than the D. -Adam Russell Kerstetter wrote: > I have a DL, which is the only AF slr I have really used, so I never

Re: AF speeds (was: Pentax glass)

2006-12-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I tried one of those lenses and didn't like it much, possibly the slow AF performance on the *ist DS contributed to my dislike for it but mostly I just found the lens wasn't fast enough and it was bulky as all heck for my uses. G On Dec 26, 2006, at 12:30 PM, Tom C wrote: > On heavier lens

Re: AF speeds (was: Pentax glass)

2006-12-26 Thread Tom C
frey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >Subject: Re: AF speeds (was: Pentax glass) >Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 12:18:11 -0800 > >The D/DS/DL generation all have variants of the same AF system, with >minor differe

Re: AF speeds (was: Pentax glass)

2006-12-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The D/DS/DL generation all have variants of the same AF system, with minor differences in speed between them. The K100/K10 generation have a newer version of the AF system which is substantially faster in operation. G On Dec 26, 2006, at 12:07 PM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: > I have a DL, w

AF speeds (was: Pentax glass)

2006-12-26 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I have a DL, which is the only AF slr I have really used, so I never had anything to compare to. I never went out to look at any of the new bodies, because I can't afford one, so why torture myself? But I happened to be at the store the other day, where they happened to have a K100D... the first

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-26 Thread David J Brooks
Might be a bit before i can try it. No outdoor shows for a while. I;ll need to find some horses running around outside in a paddock or a kids out door hockey game, if it ever stops raining here. Sig. Another crappy winter for B&W film. I ususually use AF-S for my action work, using th

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-26 Thread Thibouille
Beleive me when I tell you AF of the K10D is WAY faster than AF from ist-D even with current cheap lens as a DA 18-55 ! 2006/12/25, John Sessoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > From: > > Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On Dec 25, 2006, at 9:40 AM, John Sessoms wrote: > > > >> The one thing I

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-26 Thread Peter Fairweather
Word of warning, don't buy SDHC cards at 2mb's per second they are a tenth of the speed of current fast SD cards. The expensive ones are 6mb's per second so less than a third of the speeds currently available. I have attempted some children's soccer games with the DS and a fast card. Regrettably t

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-25 Thread Doug Franklin
Paul Stenquist wrote: > I'm anxious to hear how the K10 works for you in action shoots. So > far, I find it works quite well on continuous autofocus. I'm looking > forward to seeing how it performs with the DA* lenses. > Paul Considering how well my *ist D has done at the track with FA* lenses

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm anxious to hear how the K10 works for you in action shoots. So far, I find it works quite well on continuous autofocus. I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs with the DA* lenses. Paul On Dec 25, 2006, at 9:44 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Quoting John Sessoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting John Sessoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Humm >> >> I use Nikons for my "paying" work and have good nikonglass aswell.(D1, >> D1H,D1H,D200, 70-200 F2.8VR etc) >> >> However, just because Pentax does not have a five pound body does not >> mean it cannot be

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Godders said. I was going to respond, but he said it all. Whether or not it's worth the wait is your decision. Paul On Dec 25, 2006, at 6:00 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Dec 25, 2006, at 2:22 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > >> I currently have the *ist-D and a PZ-1P. Neither has proved really

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 25, 2006, at 2:22 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > I currently have the *ist-D and a PZ-1P. Neither has proved really > satisfactory for sports photography in continuous auto-focus, although > the PZ-1P holds a slight edge. The *ist D was a bit too slow overall to satisfy my desires, and I gene

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-25 Thread John Sessoms
> > From: > Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Dec 25, 2006, at 9:40 AM, John Sessoms wrote: > >> The one thing I've found my Pentax doesn't work well for is sports >> action. The continuous auto-focus mode just doesn't work fast enough to >> keep up with baseball, football (American style)

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 25, 2006, at 9:40 AM, John Sessoms wrote: > The one thing I've found my Pentax doesn't work well for is sports > action. The continuous auto-focus mode just doesn't work fast > enough to > keep up with baseball, football (American style) or football (what the > rest of the world knows as

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-25 Thread John Sessoms
> David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Humm > > I use Nikons for my "paying" work and have good nikonglass aswell.(D1, > D1H,D1H,D200, 70-200 F2.8VR etc) > > However, just because Pentax does not have a five pound body does not > mean it cannot be used as a "pro" camera. I often use my Pentax >

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-24 Thread David J Brooks
gt; > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> At 02:50 PM 12/22/06, you wrote: >> > > >>> Dave show some compassion to a brother in distress. Jay I'll >> > > >>> offer you >> > > >>> £100 sterling

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-24 Thread j
Yes, I do have the A100mm F2.8 auto focus macro, also 50mm F2.8 macro and 100mm F4.0 macro and some newer auto focus glass... At 08:54 PM 12/23/06, you wrote: >j, I am surprised you have no A100/2.8 macro. I have one if you are >looking to expand your collection of the best Pentax gla

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-24 Thread j
gt; > > >>> Peter > > > >>> > > > >>> On 12/22/06, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >>>> What have you got? > > > >>>> > > > >>>> I may be interested in taking some

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread graywolf
Well, you can always say you didn't make any bets about what Hoya would make. Cotty wrote: > On 23/12/06, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> It could also be an idea to keep an eye on Cotty. If he prepares to eat his >> hat, the market is going up. > > At this moment in time my offic

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Stan Halpin
j, I am surprised you have no A100/2.8 macro. I have one if you are looking to expand your collection of the best Pentax glass...I also note you have nothing less than 10-15 years old. I have a few newer lenses for sale. On Dec 23, 2006, at 8:03 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Stan > j are

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
gt;>> £100 sterling although obviously at that price you would have to pay > > >>> the postage! > > >>> > > >>> Peter > > >>> > > >>> On 12/22/06, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>>> W

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
j, Did he say Pentax glass? I thought you said Nikon lenses. The Pentax stuff is worthless... They use those obslete aperture levers. Regards, Bob S. On 12/23/06, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 23/12/06, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >And the rest! > > &g

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/12/06, j, discombobulated, unleashed: >Couple others I have are 135 F1.8, 15 F3.5, 18 >F3.5, 16 F2.8 fish, 17 F4.0 fish, 200 F4.0 macro, >1000mm mirror..What do you think they are worth ? 'j', huh. Welcome back Caveman. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pa

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/12/06, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed: >And the rest! > >I paid $900 for mint in box back in 2001. Sold for for $1400 a couple a >years later. >On 23/12/06, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>A85/1.4 - $1,000+ Sorry Bob, I missed seeing the '+' at the end of the '$1000' so yo

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/12/06, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: >It could also be an idea to keep an eye on Cotty. If he prepares to eat his >hat, the market is going up. At this moment in time my official prediction is 75% chance that Pentax will never release a 35mm-style DSLR with a sensor at or around 3

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/12/06, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: >A85/1.4 - $1,000 And the rest! I paid $900 for mint in box back in 2001. Sold for for $1400 a couple a years later. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com ___

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread David Weiss
Did ya ever buy anything consumer grade? You have nothing but the utterly expensive ones. Dave j wrote: > Couple others I have are 135 F1.8, 15 F3.5, 18 > F3.5, 16 F2.8 fish, 17 F4.0 fish, 200 F4.0 macro, > 1000mm mirror..What do you think they are worth ? Thanks > > At 02:54 PM 12/23/06,

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I don't know what they're worth, but in truth I have all the lenses I need anyway. I intend to be using them for some time to come. Was out taking pictures with the K10D and the DA14/FA35 this morning. Just looked at the RAW captures. Stunning! This is a great camera, these are excellent len

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread j
t; >>> the postage! > >>> > >>> Peter > >>> > >>> On 12/22/06, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>>> What have you got? > >>>> > >>>> I may be interested in taking some of it off your han

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
the postage! >>> >>> Peter >>> >>> On 12/22/06, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> What have you got? >>>> >>>> I may be interested in taking some of it off your hands, It >>>> shouldn't >>>&g

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread David J Brooks
Nope. I have the K10D, two istD's and a D1, D1H, D2H, and D200. You can have your cake and eat it to. Dave Quoting j <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end > Pentax glass, as I still have not bought a digital body in t

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
nterested in taking some of it off your hands, It shouldn't > > > be worth much. I'd say AU$100 for the lot > > > > > > :-) > > > > > > Dave > > > > > > On 12/22/06, j <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > SO what does everyone thin

RE: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Tim Øsleby
any direction. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of j Sent: 22. desember 2006 14:59 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pentax glass SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end Pentax

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
;t >>> be worth much. I'd say AU$100 for the lot >>> >>> :-) >>> >>> Dave >>> >>> On 12/22/06, j <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end >>>>

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread j
dn't > > be worth much. I'd say AU$100 for the lot > > > > :-) > > > > Dave > > > > On 12/22/06, j <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end > > > Pentax glass, as I sti

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread P. J. Alling
I'll give you two, (and pay postage). Doug Brewer wrote: > j wrote: > >> SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end >> Pentax glass, as I still have not bought a digital body in the Pentax >> brand, however I do have a Nikon D1x and D1

RE: Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread Jens Bladt
Well, sell the high end Pentax glass to us and get yourself a D200 :-) Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af j Sendt: 22. december 2006 14:59 Til: pdml

RE: Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Pentax lenses and thus are affecting prices now much more than they did intially. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 10:30 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax glass As soon as

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
As soon as Pentax began selling digital cameras. lens prices began to rise. I know. I was buying at the time. Paul On Dec 22, 2006, at 10:11 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote: > I wish lens prices would go down, but I can only see them going up. I > think you can be sure that Pentax high end glass will b

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread Joseph Tainter
I wish lens prices would go down, but I can only see them going up. I think you can be sure that Pentax high end glass will be premium priced. The success of the K100 and K10 virtually guarantee that. Even the introduction of the D sent the lens prices skyrocketing. It's bound to happen again. ---

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "j" Subject: Pentax glass > SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end > Pentax glass, as I still have not bought a digital body in the Pentax > brand, however I do have a Nikon D1x and D100..What do you think ??? j

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
appen again. No one, other than hair splitters, cares about the management structure. It's irrelevant. Paul On Dec 22, 2006, at 2:37 PM, John Francis wrote: > On Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 08:59:25AM -0500, j wrote: >> SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end &g

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread Peter Fairweather
t off your hands, It shouldn't > be worth much. I'd say AU$100 for the lot > > :-) > > Dave > > On 12/22/06, j <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end > > Pentax glass, as I still have not bou

Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread Walter Hamler
Speaking of which, I still have a 135 SMC-M and a 200 SMC-m for sale. The 50 1.4 is gone. Good price to a good home! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 08:59:25AM -0500, j wrote: > SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end > Pentax glass, as I still have not bought a digital body in the Pentax > brand, however I do have a Nikon D1x and D100..What do you think ??? jay I think some peopl

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