Re: Pentax K10D AF.

Chako · 04-19-2008, 02:45 PM

Hmmm. I think I am forced to rethink my stance on Pentax AF. I took the K10D and Tamron 70-300mm lens out today for bird photography. Last summer, I took the same kit and found it lacked compared to my Canon 20D and Bigma combo. Today however, something changed. Either I am getting better, or something was wrong last Summer. I found that I didn't even notice I was using my Pentax. I found the AF to be fantastic. I am pleasantly surprised. I did miss my Bigma however.

Here are a few photos taken earlier today. Still too early for much variety. Lots of Gulls though.

**Ahab** · 04-19-2008, 03:26 PM

Hey! those are great. I knew the auto focus was good with my kit teles but I didn't think it would work so well with my new Tamron 70-300 but I really haven't tried it out yet. Was that at 300mm?

Chako · 04-19-2008, 03:43 PM

I believe so. I found 300 not nearly enough reach for the smaller birds.

04-19-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563	Re: Pentax K10D AF. Hmmm. I think I am forced to rethink my stance on Pentax AF. I took the K10D and Tamron 70-300mm lens out today for bird photography. Last summer, I took the same kit and found it lacked compared to my Canon 20D and Bigma combo. Today however, something changed. Either I am getting better, or something was wrong last Summer. I found that I didn't even notice I was using my Pentax. I found the AF to be fantastic. I am pleasantly surprised. I did miss my Bigma however. Here are a few photos taken earlier today. Still too early for much variety. Lots of Gulls though.

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04-19-2008, 03:26 PM	#2
Ahab Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arnold, Md. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 762	Hey! those are great. I knew the auto focus was good with my kit teles but I didn't think it would work so well with my new Tamron 70-300 but I really haven't tried it out yet. Was that at 300mm?

04-19-2008, 03:43 PM	#3
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563 Original Poster	I believe so. I found 300 not nearly enough reach for the smaller birds.

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