Final Countdown to Feb 25th 2016 (CP+ 2016)

kenspo · 05-05-2016, 05:52 AM

70-200 is 100% Pentax.

D1N0 · 05-05-2016, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by Winder

The AF is too slow to be made by Tamron. Its definitely made by Ricoh.

Unfounded

totsmuyco · 05-05-2016, 06:25 AM

I think they said that the 70-200 is fast using the k-1.

kenspo · 05-05-2016, 06:29 AM

Both the 24-70 and 70-200 is faster and sharper on the K-1 then on K-3II

Winder · 05-05-2016, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Unfounded

Not unfounded. I own it and it is slow on my K-3. K-1 will be here today and I will test it out.

D1N0 · 05-05-2016, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by Winder

Not unfounded. I own it and it is slow on my K-3. K-1 will be here today and I will test it out.

don't bother, just buy Canon or Nikon. Bye bye

DagT · 05-05-2016, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by Winder

The AF is too slow to be made by Tamron. Its definitely made by Ricoh.

I tried DFA 70-200 K-1 today and it was very fast.

Winder · 05-05-2016, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by DagT

I tried DFA 70-200 K-1 today and it was very fast.

K-1 arrived today. So far I have only used my Sigma 85mm and it is noticeably quicker on the K-1 than the K-3. I'll have more time to test it tomorrow with other lenses. I need to go through the manual and settings and get everything the way I want it and figure out what has changed. So far I'm pretty impressed.

The 31mm LTD is finally at home. So happy to get that back on an FF with AF.

**clackers** · 05-05-2016, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by Winder

The 31mm LTD is finally at home.

Nice.

starjedi · 05-09-2016, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by Winder

K-1 arrived today. So far I have only used my Sigma 85mm and it is noticeably quicker on the K-1 than the K-3. I'll have more time to test it tomorrow with other lenses. I need to go through the manual and settings and get everything the way I want it and figure out what has changed. So far I'm pretty impressed.

The 31mm LTD is finally at home. So happy to get that back on an FF with AF.

K1 + Sigma 85 + FA 31. Wow. Dreaming combo..

redcat · 05-10-2016, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by Winder

K-1 arrived today. So far I have only used my Sigma 85mm and it is noticeably quicker on the K-1 than the K-3. I'll have more time to test it tomorrow with other lenses. I need to go through the manual and settings and get everything the way I want it and figure out what has changed. So far I'm pretty impressed.

The 31mm LTD is finally at home. So happy to get that back on an FF with AF.

Please post some photos with that combo !!! I have the fa31 but not the k1 yet

Winder · 05-13-2016, 02:08 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by redcat

Please post some photos with that combo !!! I have the fa31 but not the k1 yet

It's so nice to have it back to giving me a 31mm perspective. I never cared for the DA 21mm.

Class A · 05-13-2016, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by Winder

It's so nice to have it back to giving me a 31mm perspective.

Great demonstration of the marvel that is the FA 31/1.8 Ltd
(not diminishing your photographer's skills for one bit).

Anyone remember Ned Bunnell stating that we may be disappointed with the FA Ltds on an FF DSLR?
I knew back then that he either didn't know what he was talking about or knowingly was economical with the truth in order to defend the "APS-C only" stance back then.

Winder · 05-13-2016, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Class A

Great demonstration of the marvel that is the FA 31/1.8 Ltd
(not diminishing your photographer's skills for one bit).

Anyone remember Ned Bunnell stating that we may be disappointed with the FA Ltds on an FF DSLR?
I knew back then that he either didn't know what he was talking about or knowingly was economical with the truth in order to defend the "APS-C only" stance back then.

I was concerned about how well they would perform. I have been very happy with how the 31mm performs. I like the uncorrected look of the lens. My 31mm is very sharp in the center even at F/1.8 and at F/8 even the edge to edge is excellent.

The skin tones of the K-1 have been the biggest improvement. The K-3 RAW files were always a challenge when it came to getting accurate skin tones and having pinks bleed to magenta.

Class A · 05-13-2016, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Winder

The skin tones of the K-1 have been the biggest improvement. The K-3 RAW files were always a challenge when it came to getting accurate skin tones and having pinks bleed to magenta.

Interesting that you noticed this as well. I almost appeared to be the only one not being satisfied with colour rendition.

Although my problem with skin tones (and other colour twists) have been with the K-5 II (the K100D with its entirely different sensor never gave me such headaches), I suspect that the K-3 continued the same problem, at least when using certain RAW converters.

I identified part of the problem being ACR (as incorporated into LR) and switched to Capture One Pro accordingly.

If you haven't come across C1 yet, give the 30 day evaluation a spin. The colour editor is leaps and bounds better than what LR offers. Their K-3 profile is rather decent from what I've heard.

05-05-2016, 01:21 PM	#1643
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by DagT I tried DFA 70-200 K-1 today and it was very fast. K-1 arrived today. So far I have only used my Sigma 85mm and it is noticeably quicker on the K-1 than the K-3. I'll have more time to test it tomorrow with other lenses. I need to go through the manual and settings and get everything the way I want it and figure out what has changed. So far I'm pretty impressed. The 31mm LTD is finally at home. So happy to get that back on an FF with AF. Last edited by Winder; 05-05-2016 at 03:59 PM.

05-13-2016, 02:08 PM - 2 Likes	#1647
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by redcat Please post some photos with that combo !!! I have the fa31 but not the k1 yet It's so nice to have it back to giving me a 31mm perspective. I never cared for the DA 21mm. Last edited by Winder; 05-13-2016 at 06:11 PM.

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05-05-2016, 05:52 AM	#1636
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	70-200 is 100% Pentax.

05-05-2016, 06:12 AM	#1637
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Winder The AF is too slow to be made by Tamron. Its definitely made by Ricoh. Unfounded

05-05-2016, 06:25 AM	#1638
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	I think they said that the 70-200 is fast using the k-1.

05-05-2016, 06:29 AM	#1639
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Both the 24-70 and 70-200 is faster and sharper on the K-1 then on K-3II

05-05-2016, 06:44 AM	#1640
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by D1N0 Unfounded Not unfounded. I own it and it is slow on my K-3. K-1 will be here today and I will test it out.

05-05-2016, 06:54 AM	#1641
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Winder Not unfounded. I own it and it is slow on my K-3. K-1 will be here today and I will test it out. don't bother, just buy Canon or Nikon. Bye bye

05-05-2016, 11:05 AM	#1642
DagT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oslo Posts: 110	Originally posted by Winder The AF is too slow to be made by Tamron. Its definitely made by Ricoh. I tried DFA 70-200 K-1 today and it was very fast.

05-05-2016, 05:16 PM	#1644
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Winder The 31mm LTD is finally at home. Nice.

05-09-2016, 06:18 PM	#1645
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932 Original Poster	Originally posted by Winder K-1 arrived today. So far I have only used my Sigma 85mm and it is noticeably quicker on the K-1 than the K-3. I'll have more time to test it tomorrow with other lenses. I need to go through the manual and settings and get everything the way I want it and figure out what has changed. So far I'm pretty impressed. The 31mm LTD is finally at home. So happy to get that back on an FF with AF. K1 + Sigma 85 + FA 31. Wow. Dreaming combo..

05-10-2016, 12:43 AM	#1646
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by Winder K-1 arrived today. So far I have only used my Sigma 85mm and it is noticeably quicker on the K-1 than the K-3. I'll have more time to test it tomorrow with other lenses. I need to go through the manual and settings and get everything the way I want it and figure out what has changed. So far I'm pretty impressed. The 31mm LTD is finally at home. So happy to get that back on an FF with AF. Please post some photos with that combo !!! I have the fa31 but not the k1 yet

05-13-2016, 07:22 PM	#1648
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Winder It's so nice to have it back to giving me a 31mm perspective. Great demonstration of the marvel that is the FA 31/1.8 Ltd (not diminishing your photographer's skills for one bit). Anyone remember Ned Bunnell stating that we may be disappointed with the FA Ltds on an FF DSLR? I knew back then that he either didn't know what he was talking about or knowingly was economical with the truth in order to defend the "APS-C only" stance back then.

05-13-2016, 07:33 PM	#1649
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Class A Great demonstration of the marvel that is the FA 31/1.8 Ltd (not diminishing your photographer's skills for one bit). Anyone remember Ned Bunnell stating that we may be disappointed with the FA Ltds on an FF DSLR? I knew back then that he either didn't know what he was talking about or knowingly was economical with the truth in order to defend the "APS-C only" stance back then. I was concerned about how well they would perform. I have been very happy with how the 31mm performs. I like the uncorrected look of the lens. My 31mm is very sharp in the center even at F/1.8 and at F/8 even the edge to edge is excellent. The skin tones of the K-1 have been the biggest improvement. The K-3 RAW files were always a challenge when it came to getting accurate skin tones and having pinks bleed to magenta.

05-13-2016, 08:09 PM	#1650
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Winder The skin tones of the K-1 have been the biggest improvement. The K-3 RAW files were always a challenge when it came to getting accurate skin tones and having pinks bleed to magenta. Interesting that you noticed this as well. I almost appeared to be the only one not being satisfied with colour rendition. Although my problem with skin tones (and other colour twists) have been with the K-5 II (the K100D with its entirely different sensor never gave me such headaches), I suspect that the K-3 continued the same problem, at least when using certain RAW converters. I identified part of the problem being ACR (as incorporated into LR) and switched to Capture One Pro accordingly. If you haven't come across C1 yet, give the 30 day evaluation a spin. The colour editor is leaps and bounds better than what LR offers. Their K-3 profile is rather decent from what I've heard.