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Forum: General Photography
11-30-2018, 06:19 AM
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Severely afflicted... Bought a KP and a DFA 15-30 while there were on discount! Been eyeing them for a while now and finally pulled the trigger. I was also being pulled by the Fujifilm E3 + 23mm f2 lens (mainly for the Acros film simulation) but decided instead to focus on building my Pentax kit
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
10-04-2018, 07:02 AM
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Just curious about your reasons for carrying the KP with DA10-17 if you would like to share - is this for backup or for additional reach on APSC with the 150-450? I think your K1 with the other lenses is already adding up to a good weight and could be a pain to walk around! Hope you have a wonderful trip and share some great pics with us.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
07-11-2018, 11:23 PM
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Having never updated firmware on my cameras, can I just update my K1 for this firmware version without having gone through the previous updates? I am assuming this is a cumulative update rather than incremental? Thanks!
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Forum: Sold Items
06-27-2018, 01:26 AM
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Yes, thanks for that note TedH42! but it seems like I was late. The lens had already been sold by then.
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Forum: Sold Items
06-24-2018, 11:27 PM
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PM sent for Pentax 20-35. Thanks.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-22-2018, 12:06 AM
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Also trekking the Kashmir Great Lakes this August.
Still mulling over my options but so far I have been planning to take my K1 with 28-105. I have a DA 15 that will be helpful to some extent. Alternatives are DA 12-24 (in the 18-24 range I think) or the Samyang/Rokinons. An alternative and much lighter package would be my K5 + DA 15 + 18-250.
Have a good trip!
Arvind
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
05-10-2018, 06:07 AM
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I don't doubt the quality of the 15-35. The Tamron 15-35 has been very favorably compared to the well-known Nikon 14-24 here:
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Review - Photography Life
A review of the Wonderpana filter system for this lens is also here:
FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc Filter System Review - Photography Life
Quality apart, it is the cost and weight that gives me pause. The 15-35 for Pentax is priced almost 1.5 times the price (here in India) of the Tamron 15-35 for Nikon/Canon. I suppose this is partly due to high import duties and partly due to Pentax pricing / additional coatings etc. And there is the additional cost of the 150mm filter system. I do wish Pentax came up with a good full-frame 16-35 f/4 or 17-35 f/2.8 like Nikon.
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Agree with you on the cost. The 15-35 and the other three Pentax DFAs are all very expensive in India compared to their Nikon/Canon Tamron equivalents and are also similar in cost to the Nikon branded ones (despite Pentax not needing vibration control in the lens).
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I share your concerns on the alternatives! Hope Pentax provides a more filter friendly/lower cost alternative soon. I can't wait to try my K1 with the DA 15.[COLOR="Silver"]
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
05-10-2018, 01:35 AM
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Many thanks acoufap - excellent information clearly explained with photos. My K1 is on the way and I have a DA 15 that I want to use. Your post certainly helps till I figure out a better wide angle alternative (other than the Pentax 15-35).
Thanks.
Arvind
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-30-2018, 12:36 AM
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That is not very encouraging...need to decide if it is worth the risk for me.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-06-2018, 06:37 PM
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Thanks all for your kind responses.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-06-2018, 06:25 AM
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Hello All!
K5 user here and I had a bad experience with SDM on my 16-50 - even after getting it repaired under warranty.
I am considering the full frame K1 and related lens. I am concerned about the SDM failing on the FF lens (15-30, 24-70). Any comments on SDM issues on these new FF lens? I am in India and the Pentax support here is even less than what I saw in the US so I need to be very cautious before investing further into the system.
I see that there is a newer 'DC' focus mechanism on the 70-200 and the 150-450 - is this a case of Pentax finally admitting to SDM issues?
Thanks,
Arvind.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-28-2010, 03:31 AM
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My choice: 3 DA limited lens: 15-40-70
They are extremely compact and suit 'my' focal length preferences.
DA 15 for the wide angle. I had a DA14 2.8 but sold it in favor of the Da15 as I liked the compactness.
DA 40 for slightly longer than normal. I have an FA 35 - excellent lens- but found it wider than I preferred. The DA 40 gives me great color and also has a slightly tight view that I like more than the wider F35.
I rarely feel like going over DA 70 (if shooting prime). I do have a Tamron 18-250 just in case i need that very long shot.
Enjoy your trip and the photography!
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
08-26-2010, 07:49 AM
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Thanks - we seem to be on the same page here. I have gone the same route as you have - Nikon primes (50 1.4D, 180 2.8D) and Tamron zooms (17-35, 28-75, 28-300 vr). I am looking for the full frame Nikon equivalent of my Pentax DALtd 70mm (a wonderful lens!) - that would be the 105 VR 2.8... I sometimes feel 85 is too short on the full frame. Only wish the 105VR came at f2 or f1.8.
Regards
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
08-19-2010, 01:11 PM
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I had to make a similar decision and sold most of my pentax kit except the four DA Ltds, FA35, Tamron 18-250, VL 125. I am without any Pentax body now since I also sold my Pentax 200D (I can wait for the next body).
My Nikon kit: D700, Tamron 17-35, 28-75, 28-300 (VR), Nikon 50 1.4, 180 2.8. The only thing I miss is a fast prime lens in the 80-105 focal range.
I heard too many reports of the Nikon zooms being great quality but too heavy to be carrying around all day! For my amateur shooting, I am quite happy with the Tamrons.
I am waiting for a Higher end Pentax body with a k-x like sensor so I can start using my Pentax DA Limited primes!
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
05-12-2010, 11:06 AM
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The camera has a mirrorless low light handheld mode that works very well. I saw a demo of a compact Sony with the same technology and the results were impressive in a dark room. So, low light High ISO should be very good but may work for only still life as this mode uses multiple exposures and then combines them.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-21-2010, 01:11 PM
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VL 125 + FA 35 in my case.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-16-2010, 11:07 AM
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Thanks Mike, I will watch out for more details.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-10-2010, 12:17 PM
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This sounds interesting but I have never been to one of these events before and have many questions. How many days and what is the itenerary? Where do people stay? Thanks.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
02-16-2010, 02:37 PM
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Would have loved to join but cant make it - busiest time of the year at work. Hope you guys have a good time.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
01-20-2010, 11:52 AM
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Very nice portraits!
# 2 - the eyes seem to be slightly overdone
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
01-15-2010, 12:33 PM
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I bought one off e-bay. Havent taken it out to the field yet but seems compact, well built and light. Did not have any issues when i used it indoors with my Pentax k200 pointing out of the balcony with a 70-200 lens. It folds down to around 17 inches and fits in a back pack which was the main reason I bought it. The head has three knobs to control tension/direction and also seemed good value for the price I paid (around US$250).
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
01-06-2010, 05:47 PM
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Good idea to capture all the landmarks in your city on a weekly basis- goodluck with your project! I am looking forward to your series.
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Help
01-06-2010, 09:13 AM
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The trend of responses so far seems to indicate I may be in the minority :)
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Help
01-05-2010, 10:06 AM
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Any chance of redesigning the forum logo? :) I keep thinking it could be more ... elegant? I dont have any specific suggestions though.
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