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Forum: Sold Items
10-27-2008, 04:42 PM
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Is it that hard to post pictures in the thread?
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Forum: Sold Items
09-29-2008, 02:41 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
09-21-2008, 02:25 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Sigma EF-530 DG Super
Asking Price
200 USD
Item Description
The item for sale is a Sigma 530 Super flash unit. It's the Pentax version (if that wasn't obvious). I've had it for about 6 months. It's been lightly used. It's in great shape as I treat my equipment very well. It comes with all the original materials (shown in pictures) which include the flash, box, manual, canvas case and stand. Feel free to PM me with any questions.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition
Used
Like New
Item Location
California, USA
Shipping Charge
10 USD
Shipping Services
USPS
Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Additional Details
I only selected Continental U.S for shipping because I don't know anything about shipping over seas. I know some of you aren't a fan of that. I'll try to figure it out if I get some time.
Insurance is included in the $10 shipping charge.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
09-10-2008, 11:03 PM
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I don't think you're supposed to publicly comment on others prices. That's what PMs are for.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-13-2008, 06:17 PM
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Yes, I'm pretty sure Pentax has a relationship with Tokina. Some of them seem to share the same CA problems too. As for the price difference, if you buy from Pentax then you're buying a first party lens which are always more expensive than 3rd party lenses. The new DA* lenses are weather sealed and have the silent focusing motor. The Tokina variants don't. Plus they aren't really competing with Tokina since Tokina doesn't make them in a Pentax mount, so they can sell them for whatever they want.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-09-2008, 11:12 AM
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so you never go past f/8?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-08-2008, 11:58 AM
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My descriptions certainly aren't all inclusive. It's a general summary to help someone who doesn't know what they need to look for in lenses to meet their needs. :rolleyes:
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-08-2008, 11:19 AM
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Landscapes - For this usually wide is the most desireable. You'll want to stop down to f/16 or f/22 for a large depth of field (DOF) so having a fast (read: large aperture) lens isn't really too important here. Tripods can also help a lot if you don't have ideal light.
Cityscapes - Similar to landscapes but distortions of ultra wide zooms are a lot more noticeable in buildings than in landscapes. A prime might do more for you here.
People/Portraits - For a single person portrait you'll want something that's between 50mm and 85mm and at least f/2.8. If there's multiple people in the shot or you don't want to blur the background as much then you use a smaller aperture (f/5.6 or something like that)
Night/Low light - Ideally for night landscape type shots you'll need a tripod. If you just try to use a fast prime then you'll end up with a shallow DOF and lots will be out of focus. If you're taking shots of people at night then I'd recommend a flash. External flashes take quite a bit of work to perfect though. You also need to understand ambient light exposure first before you can understand how it works with a flash exposure.
My set up is a 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom paired with a 50mm f/1.4. This gives me most of the coverage I need for now. I also have a Sigma 530 Super flash so that I can use my zoom lens indoors and a tripod so I can shoot low light landscapes.
EDIT: What is your budget?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-04-2008, 05:14 PM
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I don't think either will be long enough for bird photography.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-01-2008, 02:06 AM
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A zoom lens allows you to use multiple focal lengths with one lens. For example 16-45mm. A true macro lens will allow you 1:1 magnification. 1:1 means that if you are taking a picture of something the same size as the sensor then it will fill the frame. This is achieved by allowing a smaller minimum focusing distance.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-29-2008, 10:18 PM
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I'm not exactly sure what you specifically want to know but I'll give it a shot...
Normal f-stops are 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22. Each letting in half as much light as the previous and increasing the depth of field. So this is pretty much what you have except I guess they skipped 4 because it was close to 3.5. At f/3.5 your lens is wide open letting in the most amount of light and and the shallowest depth of field.
P.S. My girl friend is from Arcata. :D
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-27-2008, 12:56 PM
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Wow, I'm jealous. BTW, Sigma also makes flashes for Pentax DSLRs. :D
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-23-2008, 11:19 AM
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YOU bought the camera for HER trip? Now she wants more? Tell her that the photographer makes the pictures great, not the camera...You must like her a lot to buy an extra camera for her...:o
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-21-2008, 12:05 PM
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Do you have a budget? The 77mm limited seems to be the obvious choice.
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Forum: Sold Items
01-19-2008, 03:59 PM
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I just got all my rebate money this week for a rebate submitted last August. Definitely a pain. They actually screwed up a single rebate submission 3 times.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
01-17-2008, 03:58 PM
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I was under the impression that the pre-flash wasn't really noticeable (light travels pretty fast). I don't have this flash though, so I don't know for sure.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-13-2008, 09:49 PM
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Are you going to be using a flash? Are you going to be taking these pictures indoors or outdoors?
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Forum: Photographic Technique
01-13-2008, 06:24 PM
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How about a Pentax necklace with a DSLR hanging off of it? That's about all I need.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
01-13-2008, 06:19 PM
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I don't know too much about it but isn't that what the wireless triggers are for?
I have the Sigma 530 Super but haven't really used it enough to make a recommendation to you. I thought you just needed something with manual capability to do the strobist thing? Are you just looking for a second flash to expand your versatility and not a replacement for your existing flash? If that's the case then I'm sure there are cheaper solutions from other manufacturers.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-13-2008, 06:14 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-13-2008, 06:10 PM
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Is that a cropped camera? If it's not then keep that in mind before you add another prime. The 50mm f/1.4 is certainly a great deal. I got mine for $155 after rebate. I use this one mostly for portraits. The 35mm f/2 goes for about $300 new but you might be able to find a good price on a used copy. This would work better if you wanted a standard lens.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-13-2008, 06:07 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-13-2008, 05:53 PM
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Kind of hard to recommend a lens w/o knowing what you plan to do with it. All you've said is budget and that you want a prime.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-13-2008, 11:16 AM
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They want portraits and indoor sports. To me wider doesn't seem to be the way to go.
The 50mm lens will work great for portraits. That's what I use it for my self. For indoor sports it seems like you might want something a little longer. It all depends on where you'll be shooting from. If you do need something longer then take a look at the 70mm f/2.4.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-10-2008, 06:31 PM
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Yes it's a nice filter brand
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