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Forum: General Talk
06-26-2010, 10:02 PM
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1 Wrist strap lug-mount
Size: Regular
Leather color: Black leather
Wrapping cord color: Black wrapping cord $18.00 USD
1 Wrist pad
Leather color: Black leather
Which strap, if more than one?: $13.00 USD
1 Strap bumper wrist vert
Strap bumper type: O-ring strap bumper
Leather color (not for O-ring): Black leather
Which strap, if more than one?: $1.00 USD
Amount $32.00 USD
gordy's camera straps
Nice. My favourite focal length.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-25-2010, 09:17 PM
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Evening & Welcome to the Forum!
I see that you already like your K7 and the 16-45. I don't know how you feel about the wider end, however if you like the 16-45 you will love both the 12-24 and the 31 Ltd. Both lenses produce the Pentax colors.
The DA 12-24/4 has better resolution and is sharper than the 16-45. Same construction and feel, but larger - especially the front lens element.
The FA 31/1.8 Ltd has even better resolution and is even sharper still. All metal construction and is superb in every way. A real precision instrument.
It certainly appears that we have another convert! :cool:
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-25-2010, 01:46 PM
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You should enjoy your camera and lens for a while, see what you like and what you don't and save your pennies.
Then buy the FA Limited trilogy and be in heaven. The only reason to buy the DA70 over the FA77 is money, and the price difference between the two is not that great if you shop around. Having the extra DOF control and the magical something that the FA Limiteds bring to a picture is definitely worth it. I think it is impossible to find better auto-focus lenses. And likewise impossible to find ones so compact and usable.
If you want to pay a lot more and restrict yourself to larger manual focus lenses then there are excellent choices from Zeiss and Voigtlander.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-24-2010, 09:08 AM
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I think the DA 70 is better over all... better CA, better bokeh, edge to edge better resolution and half price... not much slower but that is a negative...
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-20-2010, 02:37 PM
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I am a semi-defector because I still have a 50D as well as a K-x. I won't comment on lenses. I've never owned a Canon L.
The K-x is great for what it is, great fun & has very good high ISO performance.
I don't think I would have given up Canon for the K7.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-20-2010, 02:15 PM
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If you haven't done so already, I strongly recommend you browse through our lens database, located here: Pentax Lens Review Database - Lens Listings
In contains information (including pricing) and reviews for every Pentax lens.
I'd personally recommend the DA* 50-135mm as far as zooms go, about that's no cheap lens. In the Pentax world, the "*" (star) is the equivalent of Canon's L. The Limited DA primes are also great lenses.
However, there are also many fabulous manual lenses, some of which are actually better than modern ones. Please have a look through the lens database, and if there's anything that catches your eye, I'll try to comment on it. My lens collection includes almost the entire Pentax lineup ;)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-20-2010, 07:12 PM
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SOME people have had trouble with early SDM lenses failing in the focus motor. I have to wonder how many who keep complaining that they are Unreliable or to be 'avoided like the plaque' (as I read in another post) have ever actually owned, held, or used one.
If you're use to the 50d, you'll probably want to add the BDG4 grip to your K7. It will feel right at home at that point..
I don't think you can really go wrong with Pentax Prime lenses and the 35 and 77 would be great starts. FWIW, As far as zooms go I hardly think that the DA16-45 (though a decent lens) can come close to measuring up to the 17-40L. If you're use to shooting with those types of lenses though, It might be a good idea to just skip the kit lenses and go right to what you really want. Just my opinion of course.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-20-2010, 07:43 PM
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Wow, where do we start? How about the countless posts on this forum about SDM problems. No it is not just a few noisy people that have had problem. It is systemmatic and widespread. There is a petition that has almost 900 signatures on it asking for Pentax to enable screw drive on SDM lenses, so that when they fail, we can still AF. Google "Pentax SDM Problems." You will see posts on forums around the world. Also, it is not just early models of lenses, now the reports are starting on the 17-70: http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2010/05/focusing-issue-with-da-17-704-sdm.html#idc-container
How about the relatively glacial speed of SDM compared to ring USM? There are threads about it, there are also youtube comparisons. like this one:
[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngUcQUchHEU[/YT]
Look, I am a Pentax fan, but I am not going to make excuses for them anymore. All I am saying is that you really need to make sure what you are getting into before making a switch. I have quite a lot of experience with the k-7, and the slightly smaller size (unless using primes) and the theoretically better weather sealing was not worth SAFOX and SDM problems for me.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-20-2010, 07:46 PM
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OK, I'm impressed I was 99% sure this entire thread was going to be a trollfest.
Anyway, I've got a 12-24mm on my camera 70% of the time, and often only have my 50mm 1.4 and maybe a 50-200mm kit lens with me.
The other lenses stay in my bag unless I know I'm going to go somewhere for something specific.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-20-2010, 07:59 PM
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I think "small" is relative. If you put one of the smaller prime lenses on the K-7, it seems a lot smaller. If you put a bigger zoom on it, it balances well and doesn't seem small at all. The thing I like is it seems like two cameras that way, a medium/small sized camera that can also be discrete if that's what you're going for. If you need a comparison, think of a Nikon D90 but with better build quality, heavier, with a deeper grip for your fingers.
Cool, you could become an Iowan Pentaxian. We're a rare breed, indeed. :) What part of the state do you live in?
On the SDM: I haven't personally had mine break, but from what I understand is that when the SDM does fail it just stops autofocusing correctly, or even at all. To fix this you have to send it in and the repair center will replace the motor. Where a lot of the SDM complaints come from -- I think -- is this SDM failure has sometimes happened to the same people multiple times, and they are understandably upset about it, and they start threads where other people show up who are also upset about it, and it multiplies from there. That's the sort of thing that will ruin the reputation of a piece of technology pretty quickly.
I just think it's something you need to keep in mind when making the purchase. This said, if you get a good copy of the DA*16-50 I think it is a really great lens that would fit your needs well. I've used mine (on the K-7) in a pouring rain before and it made it through fine. It's also survived a nasty ice-induced fall where I landed on it Home Alone style. It's my workhorse.
SDM on the whole I don't think is as good as USM in terms of autofocusing speed. This is also something you should keep in mind when you're making your decision if this is important to you. SDM is quiet and smooth however, and as an added bonus the K-7 has a very quiet shutter noise. The K-7 and DA*16-50 is a very good combo for being discrete (not loud) at public gatherings
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Also, if you want to hike and want a weather sealed telephoto, check out the new weather resistant D-FA 100 Macro f/2.8.
Celebrity testimonial! ;)
Opinions on Pentax DA
16-45/4 ED/AL - Photo.net Pentax Forum
Benjamin Kanarek [Subscriber] , Dec 28, 2007; 07:51 a.m.
"One of my favorite lenses. On par with my 17-40L Canon lens."
Ben
Here is a sample.
Additional lens test thing that doesn't really prove anything but is apropos: http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=4254
Pentax K10D + DA 16-45mm f/4 vs Canon EOS 400D + Canon 17-40mm f/4 L ISO 100 @ f/8
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