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jsherman999 · 03-12-2011, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by les3547

I'll forward your list to Hoya

My list would be a bit shorter (since I don't care about AF or ISO so much); but full frame in a K5-like body with 20+ MP sensor and more Limited-quality lenses would be a dream come true.

My Pentax FF wish list is great, but I'd probably settle for yours also.

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Do you think along the lines of the Falk Lumo that Pentax must give us FF to keep from losing serious enthusiasts?

I think it goes without saying that Pentax will bleed enthusiasts until it brings out a FF body. Question is: will they lose enough to matter to them, if they have a steady influx of entry-level shooters and entry-level shooters who upgrade to the K-5 to offset those enthusiast/pro losses?

They may just consider the folks who leave to go FF to be... opportunity costs.

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**apisto** · 03-13-2011, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Yes, but it's truly just a crop that the camera does for you, to the exact FOV that a DX (aps-c) camera would have, so you're left with around 5-6MP in the image.

The FOV (Field Of View) and 'magnification' would look exacty the same if I had shot these with the Sigma 50-150 on the D90, except the D90 would have the full 12MP on the target.

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Thank you. It makes perfect sense now that you explained it to me.

ltdstar · 03-14-2011, 10:14 AM

Last night I went to "Jade Buddha for Universal Peace" event. I took my 5D II and Tamron Adaptall 2 17mm F3.5 along with a Nikon 100mm F2.8. Here are couple shots I want to share. All wide open.

jsherman999 · 03-14-2011, 11:12 AM

In the past 24 hours, B&H raised the price of the D700 $200, then another $100, for a $300 price increase to $2699. (Nikon is shutting down some plants for repairs and until the power grid stabilizes.)

ltdstar · 03-14-2011, 11:26 AM

That certainly is not good for the victims but it also affected us consumer. I wonder if other manufacturers will do the same?

Rory · 03-14-2011, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

In the past 24 hours, B&H raised the price of the D700 $200, then another $100, for a $300 price increase to $2699. (Nikon is shutting down some plants for repairs and until the power grid stabilizes.)

Wow. Glad I jumped in last month.

Sun hasnt' been out much, had to take advantage while it was. Bit of ghosting from the AF-S 50mm

Asahiflex · 03-15-2011, 12:58 AM

How about using a $20 100mm f/2.8 Pentor lens wide open on the 5D, and even nailing the focus?

Asahiflex · 03-15-2011, 12:17 PM

Raffwal · 03-15-2011, 12:53 PM

Peter, could you please stop posting pictures like these. You're risking my personal finances.

Asahiflex · 03-15-2011, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Raffwal

Peter, could you please stop posting pictures like these. You're risking my personal finances.

Hey, I thought you told me that you did not post on this forum

Asahiflex · 03-18-2011, 11:05 AM

How the FA* 80-200 and FA* 85/1.4 (edit: and also the F* 300/4.5) perform on the 5D (the lenses are unharmed of course as I used a small extension tube between the 5D and the lenses).

I believe the FA* 85/1.4 is not at its best here because I had to use it at its infinity setting. And we all know that the FA* 85/1.4 does not excel at infinity...

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Asahiflex · 03-22-2011, 11:32 AM

The fun thing about the 5D is that every lens seem to shine on it

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deadwolfbones · 03-22-2011, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

The fun thing about the 5D is that every lens seem to shine on it

Yep. Feel the same way about my D700.

Asahiflex · 03-22-2011, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Yep. Feel the same way about my D700.

So much for the "Full Frame is not needed" camp. Once you have tried the format, there's no way back.

deadwolfbones · 03-22-2011, 02:24 PM

More lenses get a chance to shine on the 5D, though. That's my only regret about going Nikon instead of Canon.

03-14-2011, 10:14 AM	#288
ltdstar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 285	Last night I went to "Jade Buddha for Universal Peace" event. I took my 5D II and Tamron Adaptall 2 17mm F3.5 along with a Nikon 100mm F2.8. Here are couple shots I want to share. All wide open. Last edited by ltdstar; 03-14-2011 at 10:22 AM.

03-14-2011, 11:12 AM	#289
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	FYI, earthquake related news In the past 24 hours, B&H raised the price of the D700 $200, then another $100, for a $300 price increase to $2699. (Nikon is shutting down some plants for repairs and until the power grid stabilizes.)

03-18-2011, 11:05 AM	#296
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	How the FA* 80-200 and FA* 85/1.4 (edit: and also the F* 300/4.5) perform on the 5D (the lenses are unharmed of course as I used a small extension tube between the 5D and the lenses). I believe the FA* 85/1.4 is not at its best here because I had to use it at its infinity setting. And we all know that the FA* 85/1.4 does not excel at infinity... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Last edited by Asahiflex; 03-18-2011 at 12:09 PM.

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03-12-2011, 05:17 PM	#286
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by les3547 I'll forward your list to Hoya My list would be a bit shorter (since I don't care about AF or ISO so much); but full frame in a K5-like body with 20+ MP sensor and more Limited-quality lenses would be a dream come true. My Pentax FF wish list is great, but I'd probably settle for yours also. Quote: Do you think along the lines of the Falk Lumo that Pentax must give us FF to keep from losing serious enthusiasts? I think it goes without saying that Pentax will bleed enthusiasts until it brings out a FF body. Question is: will they lose enough to matter to them, if they have a steady influx of entry-level shooters and entry-level shooters who upgrade to the K-5 to offset those enthusiast/pro losses? They may just consider the folks who leave to go FF to be... opportunity costs. .

03-13-2011, 08:49 PM	#287
apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Originally posted by jsherman999 Yes, but it's truly just a crop that the camera does for you, to the exact FOV that a DX (aps-c) camera would have, so you're left with around 5-6MP in the image. The FOV (Field Of View) and 'magnification' would look exacty the same if I had shot these with the Sigma 50-150 on the D90, except the D90 would have the full 12MP on the target. . Thank you. It makes perfect sense now that you explained it to me.

03-14-2011, 11:26 AM	#290
ltdstar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 285	That certainly is not good for the victims but it also affected us consumer. I wonder if other manufacturers will do the same?

03-14-2011, 05:31 PM	#291
Rory Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 672	Originally posted by jsherman999 In the past 24 hours, B&H raised the price of the D700 $200, then another $100, for a $300 price increase to $2699. (Nikon is shutting down some plants for repairs and until the power grid stabilizes.) Wow. Glad I jumped in last month. Sun hasnt' been out much, had to take advantage while it was. Bit of ghosting from the AF-S 50mm

03-15-2011, 12:58 AM	#292
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	How about using a $20 100mm f/2.8 Pentor lens wide open on the 5D, and even nailing the focus?

03-15-2011, 12:17 PM	#293
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795

03-15-2011, 12:53 PM	#294
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	Peter, could you please stop posting pictures like these. You're risking my personal finances.

03-15-2011, 02:45 PM	#295
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Raffwal Peter, could you please stop posting pictures like these. You're risking my personal finances. Hey, I thought you told me that you did not post on this forum

03-22-2011, 11:32 AM	#297
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	The fun thing about the 5D is that every lens seem to shine on it 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

03-22-2011, 11:36 AM	#298
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Originally posted by Asahiflex The fun thing about the 5D is that every lens seem to shine on it Yep. Feel the same way about my D700.

03-22-2011, 11:45 AM	#299
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Yep. Feel the same way about my D700. So much for the "Full Frame is not needed" camp. Once you have tried the format, there's no way back.

03-22-2011, 02:24 PM	#300
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	More lenses get a chance to shine on the 5D, though. That's my only regret about going Nikon instead of Canon.

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