Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-14 Thread Peter Loveday
From: Larry Colen Paul Stenquist wrote: Does it cover full frame? It is supposed to. That is why I bought it. I forget which page I looked on. But doing a quick google shows several positive results: http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2009/10/compatibility-of-da-lenses-on-full.html According

RE: FSF teaser

2016-03-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: > My goal is to get a K-1 as soon as I reasonably can, at which point I > will likely sell either my K-3 or this K-3ii I need someone to give a convincing discount, preferably with one of the new lenses. I've thought long and hard about part exchanging either the K-3 or the

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Make that the 70-200/2.8. Paul via phone Paul via phone > On Mar 11, 2016, at 8:52 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I don't care about weight. I'm steadier and smoother with big heavy > equipment. The 150/450 and 24-70 are both right there. The 70-300 will round > out my

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
I don't care about weight. I'm steadier and smoother with big heavy equipment. The 150/450 and 24-70 are both right there. The 70-300 will round out my kit. But I do think I may use my 50/1.4 and 35/2 more.I'm also anxious to see if I can still focus the superb SMC Pentax 85/1.8. Paul via

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread steve harley
On 2016-03-11 16:42 , Larry Colen wrote: Primes are still incredibly relevant in my opinion. not just for low light, for low weight too -- 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

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Larry Colen
Paul Stenquist wrote: I don't think in EV numbers, although I should. I frequently shoot pool tournaments at f2.8, ISO 6400. Action is moderate of course. All just for fun. My work work is usually in bright sun. Yeah, dancing is often f/1.8 ISO 10,000+, 1/20 second or slower. I got away

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
I don't think in EV numbers, although I should. I frequently shoot pool tournaments at f2.8, ISO 6400. Action is moderate of course. All just for fun. My work work is usually in bright sun. Paul via phone > On Mar 11, 2016, at 6:42 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > Paul

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Larry Colen
Paul Stenquist wrote: Id want to test it. See how sharp in the corners that DA lens is. The 50/1.4 is no prize by today's standards. I expect the 24-70 will be my go to wide to normal plus lens for the k2 My initial impression of the 24-70 is wow. But I'm getting only the sweet spot on the

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Id want to test it. See how sharp in the corners that DA lens is. The 50/1.4 is no prize by today's standards. I expect the 24-70 will be my go to wide to normal plus lens for the k2 My initial impression of the 24-70 is wow. But I'm getting only the sweet spot on the K3. Primes have become

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Larry Colen
Paul Stenquist wrote: Does it cover full frame? It is supposed to. That is why I bought it. I forget which page I looked on. But doing a quick google shows several positive results: http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2009/10/compatibility-of-da-lenses-on-full.html -- Larry Colen

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Does it cover full frame? Paul via phone > On Mar 11, 2016, at 5:06 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> The FA 50/1.4 would be a good lens for the K1. Just saying. > > But the DA* 55/1.4 should be a better lens for it. > > > > -- > Larry Colen

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Larry Colen
Paul Stenquist wrote: The FA 50/1.4 would be a good lens for the K1. Just saying. But the DA* 55/1.4 should be a better lens for it. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: FSF teaser

2016-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
The FA 50/1.4 would be a good lens for the K1. Just saying. Paul via phone > On Mar 11, 2016, at 4:40 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Since it is Friday, and I won't have them for sale until probably Monday... > > I ran across a really good deal on a K-3 II and a DA* 55/1.4 and