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pfannkuchen_gesicht · 02-15-2014, 08:03 AM

Hm, Tamron lenses are actually good, a shame they can't really profit from PK sales. I really love my 70-200mm f2.8 on my K5, it's a damn fine lens.

ElJamoquio · 02-15-2014, 10:27 AM

Tamron 70-200 is an excellent lens on K-mount. On Nikon it focuses terribly slow.

I would purchase a lot more Tamron products if they WR'd their lenses...

thibs · 02-16-2014, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

Tamron 70-200 is an excellent lens on K-mount. On Nikon it focuses terribly slow.

I would purchase a lot more Tamron products if they WR'd their lenses...

And got their lenses for PK

mikemike · 02-16-2014, 09:40 AM

One of the things I don't like about fast standard zooms is getting close to someone with a huge lens. This thing is almost as big as the DA* 50-135 and it has a bigger filter dimension.

Wired · 02-16-2014, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by mikemike

One of the things I don't like about fast standard zooms is getting close to someone with a huge lens. This thing is almost as big as the DA* 50-135 and it has a bigger filter dimension.

Ruins the interaction, I agree.

kenyee · 02-16-2014, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by mikemike

One of the things I don't like about fast standard zooms is getting close to someone with a huge lens. This thing is almost as big as the DA* 50-135 and it has a bigger filter dimension.

fast = big...just this nasty thing called physics

Edgar_in_Indy · 02-17-2014, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by kenyee

fast = big...just this nasty thing called physics

If somebody can't understand that, then they don't deserve to be photographed anyway!

mikemike · 02-17-2014, 08:30 AM

The most appealing application for me with a lens in this range is street photography and intimate and environmental portraits but the physical dimensions of this makes it difficult to use it effectively in that capacity.

pfannkuchen_gesicht · 02-17-2014, 09:01 AM

maybe you shouldn't buy it then since obviously it's not for your purposes.
I really don't mind the dimensions of that stuff at all, the camera alone is already big enough. I don't think people on the street care either, those who don't want to be photographed see the cameras anyway, no matter how small the lens.

Edgar_in_Indy · 02-17-2014, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by pfannkuchen_gesicht

I really don't mind the dimensions of that stuff at all, the camera alone is already big enough.

I agree. I think that a photographer with a huge camera covering their face is where most of the intimidation factor lies.

VoiceOfReason · 02-17-2014, 12:57 PM

They type of photography I would use it for is one in which people expect to see a camera pointed at them, cosplay photography.

Paul the Sunman · 02-21-2014, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

I agree. I think that a photographer with a huge camera covering their face is where most of the intimidation factor lies.

I enjoy taking pictures of people using the DA 40 Ltd pancake lens. The look of puzzlement about whether there's actually a lens on the camera at all is priceless.

Wired · 02-21-2014, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

I enjoy taking pictures of people using the DA 40 Ltd pancake lens. The look of puzzlement about whether there's actually a lens on the camera at all is priceless.

I have gotten that look as well. it is entertaining.

mikemike · 02-21-2014, 11:08 PM

I recently got the DA XS 40 and it is such a slight lens that I can really feel the mirror slapping around when I depress the shutter. Does the regular 40 mm feel that way as well or does the extra weight help dampen the mirror?

tzrenz0 · 02-21-2014, 11:43 PM

I wish this lens is already in my stable. And the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 if it ever comes in Pentax mount and if ever it is as good as the Art 35mm f/1.4.

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02-15-2014, 08:03 AM	#571
pfannkuchen_gesicht Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 57	Hm, Tamron lenses are actually good, a shame they can't really profit from PK sales. I really love my 70-200mm f2.8 on my K5, it's a damn fine lens.

02-15-2014, 10:27 AM	#572
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Tamron 70-200 is an excellent lens on K-mount. On Nikon it focuses terribly slow. I would purchase a lot more Tamron products if they WR'd their lenses...

02-16-2014, 01:08 AM	#573
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by ElJamoquio Tamron 70-200 is an excellent lens on K-mount. On Nikon it focuses terribly slow. I would purchase a lot more Tamron products if they WR'd their lenses... And got their lenses for PK

02-16-2014, 09:40 AM	#574
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	One of the things I don't like about fast standard zooms is getting close to someone with a huge lens. This thing is almost as big as the DA* 50-135 and it has a bigger filter dimension.

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Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by mikemike One of the things I don't like about fast standard zooms is getting close to someone with a huge lens. This thing is almost as big as the DA* 50-135 and it has a bigger filter dimension. Ruins the interaction, I agree.

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kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Originally posted by mikemike One of the things I don't like about fast standard zooms is getting close to someone with a huge lens. This thing is almost as big as the DA* 50-135 and it has a bigger filter dimension. fast = big...just this nasty thing called physics

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Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by kenyee fast = big...just this nasty thing called physics If somebody can't understand that, then they don't deserve to be photographed anyway!

02-17-2014, 08:30 AM	#578
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	The most appealing application for me with a lens in this range is street photography and intimate and environmental portraits but the physical dimensions of this makes it difficult to use it effectively in that capacity.

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pfannkuchen_gesicht Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 57	maybe you shouldn't buy it then since obviously it's not for your purposes. I really don't mind the dimensions of that stuff at all, the camera alone is already big enough. I don't think people on the street care either, those who don't want to be photographed see the cameras anyway, no matter how small the lens.

02-17-2014, 09:33 AM	#580
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by pfannkuchen_gesicht I really don't mind the dimensions of that stuff at all, the camera alone is already big enough. I agree. I think that a photographer with a huge camera covering their face is where most of the intimidation factor lies.

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02-17-2014, 12:57 PM	#581
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	They type of photography I would use it for is one in which people expect to see a camera pointed at them, cosplay photography.

02-21-2014, 05:23 AM	#582
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy I agree. I think that a photographer with a huge camera covering their face is where most of the intimidation factor lies. I enjoy taking pictures of people using the DA 40 Ltd pancake lens. The look of puzzlement about whether there's actually a lens on the camera at all is priceless.

02-21-2014, 02:01 PM	#583
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman I enjoy taking pictures of people using the DA 40 Ltd pancake lens. The look of puzzlement about whether there's actually a lens on the camera at all is priceless. I have gotten that look as well. it is entertaining.

02-21-2014, 11:08 PM	#584
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	I recently got the DA XS 40 and it is such a slight lens that I can really feel the mirror slapping around when I depress the shutter. Does the regular 40 mm feel that way as well or does the extra weight help dampen the mirror?

02-21-2014, 11:43 PM	#585
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	I wish this lens is already in my stable. And the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 if it ever comes in Pentax mount and if ever it is as good as the Art 35mm f/1.4.