Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens

DanLoc78 · 04-28-2008, 12:08 PM

what does the 'AL IF' mean? ED is for extra dispersion correct?

k100d · 04-28-2008, 01:19 PM

IF is Internal Focusing
AL is Aspherical Lens
ED is NOT Extra Dispersion since dispersion is bad ... on the Tamron Equivalent, LD is Low Dispersion... edit: ED is EXTRA Low Dispersion

DanLoc78 · 04-28-2008, 03:49 PM

right...extra LOW dispersion...lol...i think i knew that. Thanks for the info.

Confused · 04-28-2008, 04:43 PM

Hi k100d

Re your signature:

Quote:

THE Arsenal supporter of the forum

You might like to know that I happened to be watching BBC Football Focus this Saturday lunchtime and saw an in-depth interview with a regretful Thierry Henry, who seemed to be pining badly for his old club. Obviously you could tell from his body language that Barcelona is clearly NOT living up to his expectations !! Speaking as THE official Chelsea supporter of the forum, no doubt he'll be arriving on the doorstep at Stamford Bridge at the start of next season.......lol !!! With the squillions we have at our disposal, I'm sure it won't be a problem.......

Best regards
richard

Last edited by Confused; 04-29-2008 at 10:40 AM.

k100d · 04-28-2008, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by Confused

You might like to know that I happened to be watching BBC Football Focus this Saturday lunchtime and saw an in-depth interview with a regretful Thierry Henry, who seemed to pining badly for his old club. Obviously you could tell from his body language that Barcelona is clearly NOT living up to his expectations !! Speaking as THE official Chelsea supporter of the forum, no doubt he'll be arriving on the doorstep at Stamford Bridge at the start of next season.......lol !!! With the squillions we have at our disposal, I'm sure it won't be a problem.......

good to see footie fans on the board, even if it's a Chelsea fan

... so far I've found a Schalke fan (TKH) and Juve fan (JCSullivan).
terry seems to be in the press quite a bit lately, it's gotta be hard leaving a team where you were seen as an idol to going to a team where you're "just another" superstar. but Arsene knows! can't imagine him at Chelsea, he said if he went back it'd only be to Arsenal.

willis · 04-28-2008, 07:03 PM

Bayern Munich forever baby!

Confused · 04-29-2008, 03:05 AM

Hi k100d

Actually it was a poor attempt at creating some ironic humour, when I laughably suggested that *Thierry might turn up at Stamford Bridge:

Quote:

can't imagine *him at Chelsea, he said if he went back it'd only be to Arsenal.

Never mind, I'll try harder next time......lol !

Best regards
Richard

P.S. If you're interested in taking on the 'talented' Schevcenko, I'm sure we can cut you a great deal....now that WOULD be ironic !

Last edited by Confused; 04-29-2008 at 03:26 AM.

k100d · 04-29-2008, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by willis

Bayern Munich forever baby!

talk about buying the league :P ... but Ribery and Toni would be fit for any team in their current form!

Originally posted by Confused

Actually it was a poor attempt at creating some ironic humour, when I laughably suggested that *Thierry might turn up at Stamford Bridge:

P.S. If you're interested in taking on the 'talented' Schevcenko, I'm sure we can cut you a great deal....now that WOULD be ironic !

sorry, missed the irony

... sucks to see Thierry (sometimes people call him Terry for fun :P) do so poorly, he's the reason i follow started to follow Arsenal to be honest. but Sheva, where has he gone?? i was talking to my brother about Chelsea when i realized he's gone missing for most of the year, he's not even on the bench!

04-28-2008, 12:08 PM	#1
DanLoc78 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Gallery Posts: 915	Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens what does the 'AL IF' mean? ED is for extra dispersion correct?

04-28-2008, 01:19 PM	#2
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	IF is Internal Focusing AL is Aspherical Lens ED is NOT Extra Dispersion since dispersion is bad ... on the Tamron Equivalent, LD is Low Dispersion... edit: ED is EXTRA Low Dispersion Last edited by k100d; 04-28-2008 at 02:03 PM.

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04-28-2008, 03:49 PM	#3
DanLoc78 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Gallery Posts: 915 Original Poster	right...extra LOW dispersion...lol...i think i knew that. Thanks for the info.

04-28-2008, 04:43 PM	#4
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi k100d Re your signature: Quote: THE Arsenal supporter of the forum You might like to know that I happened to be watching BBC Football Focus this Saturday lunchtime and saw an in-depth interview with a regretful Thierry Henry, who seemed to be pining badly for his old club. Obviously you could tell from his body language that Barcelona is clearly NOT living up to his expectations !! Speaking as THE official Chelsea supporter of the forum, no doubt he'll be arriving on the doorstep at Stamford Bridge at the start of next season.......lol !!! With the squillions we have at our disposal, I'm sure it won't be a problem....... Best regards richard Last edited by Confused; 04-29-2008 at 10:40 AM.

04-28-2008, 06:24 PM	#5
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by Confused You might like to know that I happened to be watching BBC Football Focus this Saturday lunchtime and saw an in-depth interview with a regretful Thierry Henry, who seemed to pining badly for his old club. Obviously you could tell from his body language that Barcelona is clearly NOT living up to his expectations !! Speaking as THE official Chelsea supporter of the forum, no doubt he'll be arriving on the doorstep at Stamford Bridge at the start of next season.......lol !!! With the squillions we have at our disposal, I'm sure it won't be a problem....... good to see footie fans on the board, even if it's a Chelsea fan ... so far I've found a Schalke fan (TKH) and Juve fan (JCSullivan). terry seems to be in the press quite a bit lately, it's gotta be hard leaving a team where you were seen as an idol to going to a team where you're "just another" superstar. but Arsene knows! can't imagine him at Chelsea, he said if he went back it'd only be to Arsenal.

04-28-2008, 07:03 PM	#6
willis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Va Posts: 37	Bayern Munich forever baby!

04-29-2008, 03:05 AM	#7
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi k100d Actually it was a poor attempt at creating some ironic humour, when I laughably suggested that Thierry might turn up at Stamford Bridge: Quote: can't imagine him at Chelsea, he said if he went back it'd only be to Arsenal. Never mind, I'll try harder next time......lol ! Best regards Richard P.S. If you're interested in taking on the 'talented' Schevcenko, I'm sure we can cut you a great deal....now that WOULD be ironic ! Last edited by Confused; 04-29-2008 at 03:26 AM.

04-29-2008, 08:36 AM	#8
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by willis Bayern Munich forever baby! talk about buying the league :P ... but Ribery and Toni would be fit for any team in their current form! Originally posted by Confused Actually it was a poor attempt at creating some ironic humour, when I laughably suggested that *Thierry might turn up at Stamford Bridge: P.S. If you're interested in taking on the 'talented' Schevcenko, I'm sure we can cut you a great deal....now that WOULD be ironic ! sorry, missed the irony ... sucks to see Thierry (sometimes people call him Terry for fun :P) do so poorly, he's the reason i follow started to follow Arsenal to be honest. but Sheva, where has he gone?? i was talking to my brother about Chelsea when i realized he's gone missing for most of the year, he's not even on the bench!