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Woolly · 03-05-2012, 06:09 PM

A mountain sunset in Western North Carolina.

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**wizofoz** · 03-05-2012, 11:49 PM

If it were me I'd probably opt for the 50-135 F/2.8 for indoors. It's like the 60-250's little brother. Easier to handhold, razor sharp, great colours and probably a more optimised portrait lens

I guess it depends on how far you will be from the subjects.

Directed @ TCBubbleleo

mark lj · 03-07-2012, 03:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Couple with the 16-50. My dog is already posted in the pets thread.

Already posted an extra long exposure from a similar spot using the 12-24. This was predawn using the 16-50 and a soft ND grad for 15 seconds only.

**tcbubbleleo** · 03-07-2012, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by mark lj

Couple with the 16-50. My dog is already posted in the pets thread.

Already posted an extra long exposure from a similar spot using the 12-24. This was predawn using the 16-50 and a soft ND grad for 15 seconds only.

great shots, u r dog's great too

TOUGEFC · 03-08-2012, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by mark lj

Couple with the 16-50. My dog is already posted in the pets thread.

Already posted an extra long exposure from a similar spot using the 12-24. This was predawn using the 16-50 and a soft ND grad for 15 seconds only.

Awesome set Mark! Love the one with your dog, he looks very isolated!

DA*55

f/1.4-

crop to keep the peepers happy-

TOUGEFC · 03-09-2012, 11:14 PM

DA*55
ISO800 f/1.4

nibutto · 03-10-2012, 06:04 AM

Simon, your 55 is a gem!
unbelievable this one at 800 Iso aperture 1.4.
really unbelievable.

TOUGEFC · 03-10-2012, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by nibutto

Simon, your 55 is a gem!
unbelievable this one at 800 Iso aperture 1.4.
really unbelievable.

Thanks! Yeah it can certainly produce excellent results!

Have a look at this one, this is almost a 100% crop of the bottom of a frame taken at f/1.4 -

acrollet · 03-10-2012, 08:25 PM

Taken at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with the DA* 200mm

disya2 · 03-13-2012, 02:01 AM

Testing my old DA* 16-50 right after AF adjustment on newly purchased K-5 I took this one wide open.
There is something in it that constantly draws my attention back.

50mm f/2.8

Woolly · 03-13-2012, 04:43 AM

Thinking I need to feed the addiction.... DA*60-250 or maybe the Sigma 85mm 1.4.... ??? Any thoughts? I love all the features of the DA* but the 85 sounds like such a beautiful lens as well.

**wizofoz** · 03-13-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Woolly

Thinking I need to feed the addiction.... DA*60-250 or maybe the Sigma 85mm 1.4.... ??? Any thoughts? I love all the features of the DA* but the 85 sounds like such a beautiful lens as well.

The DA* 60 -250 is an absolutely stellar lens. It almost even edges out the DA* 50-135 F/2.8 (which has until recently been my favourite zoom) in terms of IQ.

The extra reach is very useful for pursuits such as sports or even birding to some extent, the colours are wonderful, the contrast punchy and the images tack sharp. Its very hard to beat this zoom for the money.

I have no experience with the Siggy 85, but as I have both the FA77 and the 50-135, I have very little need to discover it. If it were me, I'd buy whichever lens you 'need' the most right now and save for the other (although I'd no doubt choose a Pentax lens over a Sigma)

Do you need a fast portrait lens or a stellar all rounder with reach?

Here are a few DA* 60-250 shots to whet your appetite

mark lj · 03-14-2012, 05:16 PM - **3 Likes**

Nice variety there. I'd agree with you re the 60-250 - wonderful lens. Probably my favourite.

Mucking about with the DA*16-50 (and mucking about with the processing) at a very dull Buttermere a couple of weeks back. There for dawn but it was just miserable. Lovely and calm for a while but the wind soon arrived.

yasik · 03-17-2012, 05:27 AM - **1 Like**

Mark Your photos are great!!!

**tcbubbleleo** · 03-17-2012, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by yasik

Mark Your photos are great!!!

nice protrait

03-05-2012, 11:49 PM	#887
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	If it were me I'd probably opt for the 50-135 F/2.8 for indoors. It's like the 60-250's little brother. Easier to handhold, razor sharp, great colours and probably a more optimised portrait lens I guess it depends on how far you will be from the subjects. Directed @ TCBubbleleo Last edited by wizofoz; 03-11-2012 at 02:37 PM. Reason: Directed @ TCBubbleleo

03-07-2012, 03:51 PM - 2 Likes	#888
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Couple with the 16-50. My dog is already posted in the pets thread. Already posted an extra long exposure from a similar spot using the 12-24. This was predawn using the 16-50 and a soft ND grad for 15 seconds only. Last edited by mark lj; 03-07-2012 at 03:58 PM.

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03-07-2012, 04:22 PM	#889
tcbubbleleo Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temple City CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 726	Originally posted by mark lj Couple with the 16-50. My dog is already posted in the pets thread. Already posted an extra long exposure from a similar spot using the 12-24. This was predawn using the 16-50 and a soft ND grad for 15 seconds only. great shots, u r dog's great too

03-08-2012, 01:51 AM	#890
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by mark lj Couple with the 16-50. My dog is already posted in the pets thread. Already posted an extra long exposure from a similar spot using the 12-24. This was predawn using the 16-50 and a soft ND grad for 15 seconds only. Awesome set Mark! Love the one with your dog, he looks very isolated! DA*55 f/1.4- crop to keep the peepers happy-

03-09-2012, 11:14 PM	#891
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	DA*55 ISO800 f/1.4

03-10-2012, 06:04 AM	#892
nibutto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 106	Simon, your 55 is a gem! unbelievable this one at 800 Iso aperture 1.4. really unbelievable.

03-10-2012, 05:46 PM	#893
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by nibutto Simon, your 55 is a gem! unbelievable this one at 800 Iso aperture 1.4. really unbelievable. Thanks! Yeah it can certainly produce excellent results! Have a look at this one, this is almost a 100% crop of the bottom of a frame taken at f/1.4 -

03-10-2012, 08:25 PM	#894
acrollet Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 351	Taken at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with the DA* 200mm

03-13-2012, 02:01 AM	#895
disya2 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 91	Testing my old DA* 16-50 right after AF adjustment on newly purchased K-5 I took this one wide open. There is something in it that constantly draws my attention back. 50mm f/2.8

03-13-2012, 04:43 AM	#896
Woolly Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 44	Thinking I need to feed the addiction.... DA60-250 or maybe the Sigma 85mm 1.4.... ??? Any thoughts? I love all the features of the DA but the 85 sounds like such a beautiful lens as well.

03-14-2012, 05:16 PM - 3 Likes	#898
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Nice variety there. I'd agree with you re the 60-250 - wonderful lens. Probably my favourite. Mucking about with the DA*16-50 (and mucking about with the processing) at a very dull Buttermere a couple of weeks back. There for dawn but it was just miserable. Lovely and calm for a while but the wind soon arrived.

03-17-2012, 05:27 AM - 1 Like	#899
yasik Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 234	Mark Your photos are great!!!

03-17-2012, 09:28 AM	#900
tcbubbleleo Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temple City CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 726	Originally posted by yasik Mark Your photos are great!!! nice protrait