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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
09-25-2015, 08:17 AM
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I have both the 16-85 and the 20-40.
Both great lenses, and I'm particularly impressed with the 16-85.
The 20-40 has the advantage of being a Limited lens with absolutely super build quality. It just feels right and is a pleasure to use. Smaller, lighter and less conspicuous with great image quality.
The 16-85 has a very useful and usable range and image quality is not very far behind the 20-40, if at all. It's a slower lens, but that's not caused me any problems so far.
I did have a Sigma 17-50 at one time. Whilst it was a good lens I much prefer both the 20-40 and 16-85 for reasons of size, weight and picture quality.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-23-2015, 10:29 PM
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It may be a bit old fashioned nowadays, but just go back to basics learn the 'Sunny 16' rule - that should suffice, especially if you shoot in RAW which will give you more latitude when processing the image.
Just start with:
Sunny Day, Distinct Shadows: Camera settings: F16, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 1/100th (or nearest reciprocal).
Slight overcast, Soft Shadows: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F11, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 1/100th
Overcast, barely visible shadows: . . . . . . . . . . . . F8, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 1/100th
and so on
After that just adjust the various settings up and down a stop to maintain the right exposure (eg if you want a shutter speed of 1/200th then alter the ISO to 200 or change the F stop by one stop).
A bit of googling will come up with some tables to show various settings
http://easy-exposure.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/light-metering-012.jpg
Sunny 16 rule - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-18-2015, 02:45 AM
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DA 40 is a great little lens - small, light, sharp, relatively inexpensive. I doubt you'd regret getting one.
As previously commented, the SMC 35 Limited is also a great option and available at good prices nowadays.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-25-2014, 10:02 AM
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Press the ISO button on the top (to make ISO the active selection) and then press the green button. That should return it to auto ISO.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-06-2014, 02:40 PM
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The SR in camera is great for static subjects, but if you are using it for action shots then it's likely to introduce some motion blur.
The Sigma lens has a 2 position SR, one of which is designed for panning. This may be more useful for you.
I had a Sigma 70-200 which I recently sold to a friend (still not sure whether I did the right thing selling it) and found it to be a good, sharp lens with fast autofocus. It's a good bit bigger and heavier that the Pentax 200, but from my experience of the Sigma I'm more than happy to recommend it.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
03-11-2014, 12:05 PM
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We have been getting the starlings in Hereford, UK for the last few weeks. Quite an impressive sight, although they make a terrible mess . . . . . many take an umbrella when going to look:)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-26-2014, 04:17 AM
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FA 31 1.8
DA 50 1.8
DA 70 2.4
8-16
17-70
DA* 50-135 2.8
One too many, but a useful range with both primes and/or zooms
(but I would also keep the 55-300, just so that I had a lens with some reach! :) )
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-25-2014, 01:02 AM
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The K-5 II / IIs are great cameras and will be fine for many years to come. A good buy right now and will leave money over for a decent lens. But if you hanker after the K-3, then get it - otherwise you'll only have regrets later :)
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
03-09-2013, 01:02 AM
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I would like to have the K-5 IIs, but for me the cost to replace my K-5 isn't worth it. Maybe in 12 months time if there is another upgrade or a price drop I will be tempted, but for now I'll save my money to put towards a new lens.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-16-2013, 05:12 AM
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Can we get a petition to Pentax organised for this issue? There certainly seems to be enough interest in having that facility.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
01-19-2013, 08:06 PM
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IMHO, start with just the 18-135. This seems to be a reasonable lens covering a range that is likely to be suitable for most subjects and will be perfect for learning about the camera. You can then buy better lenses, if you feel the need to do so, once you are more familiar with the camera and what you want from it. If you end up no longer needing the 18-135 it will be easy enough to sell it on, either on this site or ebay.
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