Pentax 40mm 1:2.8 Limited and Sigma 70 - 300 1:4-5.6 APO DG

doggydude · 08-09-2007, 03:09 PM

So, I got the call today that my Sigma zoomer was in. I went by the shop and was impressed with the build quality and weight of the Sigma.

I tried it on the K10d body they had in and was pleased with the overall handling.

They even knocked $30 off the price for me.

...and after having forked over the cash for the Sigma, my eyes fell on the slim little 40mm Limited sitting on the shelf.

We mounted it up on the body and I was sure I cut my eye the image was so sharp.

...so out came the credit card and home came the 40mm lens as well...

Time to play.

This is Diva...decent shot I think - feel free to offer feedback, obviously.

40mm
2.8
1/6th
hand held
SR = ON

Last edited by doggydude; 08-10-2007 at 07:05 AM. Reason: added picture

WMBP · 08-09-2007, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by doggydude

...so out came the credit card and home came the 40mm lens as well...

Congratulations. Be interested to see some shots from that Sigma 70-300, to compare to my Tamron 70-300.

Quote:

This is Diva...decent shot I think - feel free to offer feedback, obviously.

Did you forget to upload an image?

Will

doggydude · 08-09-2007, 05:09 PM

I'm seeing a pic of my ruby Cavalier - anyone else...?

WMBP · 08-09-2007, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by doggydude

I'm seeing a pic of my ruby Cavalier....

Sorry, I'm not seeing anything. See screenshot. Just your message.

WP

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egordon99 · 08-09-2007, 05:16 PM

I see it

Cute doggie! Will - any chance your router/ISP/whatever is blocking doggydude's domain? (blowupmyride.com)

J.Scott · 08-09-2007, 05:19 PM

Dang, no picture for me either.

I tried and I can definitely access Car and Truck News so I am not sure what the problem may be.

doggydude · 08-09-2007, 05:23 PM

OK - color me stumped.

Some see them, some don't.

The domain shouldn't be blocked (it's an auto news site I run), though if you're at work, some entertainment sites may be blocked...so maybe...

I put up pics in the "Post Your Pics section" as well - wonder if folks are seeing them or not...

other pics posted here

**LeoTaylor** · 08-09-2007, 06:15 PM

I can't see it either, and I have not had any problem with viewing photos on other threads.

egordon99 · 08-09-2007, 06:25 PM

hmmmm, doggie disappeared now.....

Maybe my doggie ate your doggie :-)

WMBP · 08-09-2007, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by egordon99

I see it

Cute doggie! Will - any chance your router/ISP/whatever is blocking doggydude's domain? (blowupmyride.com)

No. I'm not at work and my router here at home isn't configured to filter any sites at all.

Will

Entropy · 08-09-2007, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by egordon99

hmmmm, doggie disappeared now.....

Maybe my doggie ate your doggie :-)

Some sort of doggie-eating most definately happened. I could see the doggie earlier today, not any more.

Your doggie looks quite thin for one that just ate a larger doggie.

doggydude · 08-10-2007, 04:43 AM

I'd hardly call my girl "larger"...LOL

...and now even I cannot see my own doggie...

OK, time to dump the images on my own gallery...

egordon99 · 08-10-2007, 05:17 AM

While doggydude tries to get his pooch back from the "tubes of the internets", here's another shot of my little guy (taken earlier this week before his grooming yesterday)

(both taken with my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, first one with 540 flash, this one just natural light)

doggydude · 08-10-2007, 07:08 AM

HA Ha! back to my Webshots account for images then!

The mystery mutt has arrived! Behold Diva Las Vegas (yeah, that's her registered name...LOL)

08-09-2007, 03:09 PM	#1
doggydude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 173	Pentax 40mm 1:2.8 Limited and Sigma 70 - 300 1:4-5.6 APO DG So, I got the call today that my Sigma zoomer was in. I went by the shop and was impressed with the build quality and weight of the Sigma. I tried it on the K10d body they had in and was pleased with the overall handling. They even knocked $30 off the price for me. ...and after having forked over the cash for the Sigma, my eyes fell on the slim little 40mm Limited sitting on the shelf. We mounted it up on the body and I was sure I cut my eye the image was so sharp. ...so out came the credit card and home came the 40mm lens as well... Time to play. This is Diva...decent shot I think - feel free to offer feedback, obviously. 40mm 2.8 1/6th hand held SR = ON Last edited by doggydude; 08-10-2007 at 07:05 AM. Reason: added picture

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08-09-2007, 05:07 PM	#2
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by doggydude ...so out came the credit card and home came the 40mm lens as well... Congratulations. Be interested to see some shots from that Sigma 70-300, to compare to my Tamron 70-300. Quote: This is Diva...decent shot I think - feel free to offer feedback, obviously. Did you forget to upload an image? Will

08-09-2007, 05:09 PM	#3
doggydude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 173 Original Poster	I'm seeing a pic of my ruby Cavalier - anyone else...?

08-09-2007, 05:12 PM	#4
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by doggydude I'm seeing a pic of my ruby Cavalier.... Sorry, I'm not seeing anything. See screenshot. Just your message. WP Attached Images

08-09-2007, 05:16 PM	#5
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	I see it Cute doggie! Will - any chance your router/ISP/whatever is blocking doggydude's domain? (blowupmyride.com)

08-09-2007, 05:19 PM	#6
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Dang, no picture for me either. I tried and I can definitely access Car and Truck News so I am not sure what the problem may be.

08-09-2007, 05:23 PM	#7
doggydude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 173 Original Poster	OK - color me stumped. Some see them, some don't. The domain shouldn't be blocked (it's an auto news site I run), though if you're at work, some entertainment sites may be blocked...so maybe... I put up pics in the "Post Your Pics section" as well - wonder if folks are seeing them or not... other pics posted here

08-09-2007, 06:15 PM	#8
LeoTaylor Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut Photos: Gallery Posts: 679	I can't see it either, and I have not had any problem with viewing photos on other threads.

08-09-2007, 06:25 PM	#9
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	hmmmm, doggie disappeared now..... Maybe my doggie ate your doggie :-)

08-09-2007, 07:22 PM	#10
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by egordon99 I see it Cute doggie! Will - any chance your router/ISP/whatever is blocking doggydude's domain? (blowupmyride.com) No. I'm not at work and my router here at home isn't configured to filter any sites at all. Will

08-09-2007, 07:24 PM	#11
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	Originally posted by egordon99 hmmmm, doggie disappeared now..... Maybe my doggie ate your doggie :-) Some sort of doggie-eating most definately happened. I could see the doggie earlier today, not any more. Your doggie looks quite thin for one that just ate a larger doggie.

08-10-2007, 04:43 AM	#12
doggydude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 173 Original Poster	I'd hardly call my girl "larger"...LOL ...and now even I cannot see my own doggie... OK, time to dump the images on my own gallery...

08-10-2007, 05:17 AM	#13
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	While doggydude tries to get his pooch back from the "tubes of the internets", here's another shot of my little guy (taken earlier this week before his grooming yesterday) (both taken with my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, first one with 540 flash, this one just natural light)

08-10-2007, 07:08 AM	#14
doggydude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 173 Original Poster	HA Ha! back to my Webshots account for images then! The mystery mutt has arrived! Behold Diva Las Vegas (yeah, that's her registered name...LOL)