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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
08-10-2022, 01:42 AM
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Hi! I am also from France. Even if I have, of course, understood your message, we are supposed to write in English here.
Printed manuals are hard to get on. When I bought my KP (new), I had a printed manual in German, which I cannot read. I had to rely on the English or French PDF online. I think the manual is rather confusing though.
I am happy to see another Pentax user. The K5 is a fine body. The Sigma 17-50 F2.8 is an even finer lens. Have fun! :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-28-2021, 12:41 AM
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Hi,
I also had to choose between 16-85 and 18-135. Fate decided to choose for me though, with the 18-135 being somehow unavailable new at this time, and the 16-85 found new at a wonderful price.
The 16-85 is a superb lens, great indeed for landscape, its 16mm setting is invaluable. But I also occasionally do miss a little bit extra reach. Still, I think it is the better lens of the two, at least for my usage.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-26-2021, 07:37 AM
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I recommend as high end zoom either the DA 16-85, or the Sigma 17-50, depending if you value more versatility and weather resistance, or aperture. Or you do like me: get both.
Other good possibilities are DA 16-45 (in good shape) or DA 18-135.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
07-24-2021, 01:54 PM
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I would rather recommend you try to find a DA 16-45 in good shape.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-21-2021, 05:39 AM
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With a car like this, difficult to be unseen! Thanks for sharing this picture.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-19-2021, 03:54 AM
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Same.
... But why three of them?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-19-2021, 04:49 AM
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First, we need to know what the crop factor is, which means, are you full frame (K1) or APS-C?
Conventional wisdom is 50mm (in fact 43mm) is "human point of view" for full frame. On APS-C, this is between 28 and 35mm.
For portrait, it is usually done with short telephoto: around 80mm full frame, or 50mm for APS-C.
But focal length is not the only factor. Maximum Aperture is also very important, and autofocus speed can be key for long lenses if you are going to shoot wildlife.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-18-2021, 03:02 PM
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16mm vs 18mm (which is 28mm equivalent) is maybe not much on paper, but it makes a difference in practice.
Of course you can use wider angle. On my KP I have both a Sigma 10-20 and also a Pentax 10-17 fisheye, the latter allowing as large as 180° field of view.
But as a personal opinion, I have found than extreme wide angle tends to lead to boring pictures (unless you have a close subject, especially with fisheye). But of course it's my personal opinion, and your mileage may vary. But for me, 16mm is fine, and I don't really need wider. My poor 10-20 gathering dust and fungus in my drawer is waiting for me to change my mind.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
07-19-2021, 04:42 AM
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This deal was clearly much better. Enjoy your new K5 and the Sigma 17-70! Manfrotto tripod is really the icing on the cake.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-18-2021, 03:56 AM
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The landscape camera would be the K1, but with a modern lens like the DFA 28-105. But I would recommend the KP with the 16-85 instead, wider view, lighter, zoom *5, and excellent IQ.
Add the 55-300 PLM and you're set.
The 60-250 has excellent IQ, but it is heavy, slow focusing and prone to SDM failure, and cannot be converted. The 55-300 PLM is better in many ways for APS-C usage.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-14-2021, 02:19 PM
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Very well executed. Well done!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-17-2021, 11:33 PM
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I agree! Stay with us, you have an amazing creative style, judging the series you just posted!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-17-2021, 10:34 AM
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Beautiful picture, even if the green are a bit underexposed for my tastes.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-16-2021, 03:32 PM
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Never seen one in Europe. Good find!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-16-2021, 03:27 PM
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Beautiful shot. Makes me remember when I was younger, when those white butterflies were much more common.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-16-2021, 10:09 AM
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Hood always, if available, as flare protection, physical protection and improved contrast.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-16-2021, 10:30 AM
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Really nice! Thanks for sharing.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-15-2021, 03:13 PM
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I like this picture. Good thing with snails is that you have less risk of motion blur. :-)
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-14-2021, 02:28 PM
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This is a beautiful picture, good find, excellent timing! Thanks for sharing. Who knew snakes could eat such big preys?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-14-2021, 02:06 AM
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Frightening shot! Thanks for sharing.
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Forum: General Photography
07-11-2021, 09:29 AM
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Before buying something, ask the Pentax forums community so we can attempt to talk you out of it.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-12-2021, 07:58 PM
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Impressive picture. It look like an huge carpet. Thanks for sharing.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-12-2021, 08:04 PM
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Wow, the sharpness of the butterfly, the colors and wonderful bikes definitely makes this picture awesome.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-11-2021, 08:32 PM
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Thanks for sharing those. I like the first one best. With that Black&White, it looks brand new and old at the same time. Good job.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-11-2021, 05:17 AM
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Grinning horse! What a shot. Thanks for sharing.
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