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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-30-2012, 03:24 PM
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Thanks for the replies guys!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-30-2012, 01:03 PM
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Hey eveyone!
First of all, I'm the biggest Zeiss noob on the planet so please forgive me if I'm wasting your time :p
So, I was thinking of getting a copy of Contax/Yashica mount Zeiss 35-70 f3.4 to be used with my K-5. I've heard the micro contrast of this particular lens is phenomenal, which is why I've decided to get one. Sadly, it seems like there's no C/Y to pentax k mount adapter available, right? I did search some forums and I managed to find a few tutorials of how to convert a C/Y lens to K mount. However, as I'm not good with any tools and doing that sort of stuff, I've decided not to go for it.
What I've just found out, there's a Zeiss Jena 35-70 f3.5 lens - which is, btw, much cheaper than the f3.4 - but I don't know anything about it and I couldn't find much info about it either...
So, the question is what's the difference between the Zeiss 35-70 f3.4 and the 35-70 f3.5 lenses?
Anyone?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-29-2012, 03:58 PM
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Hey everyone!
I'm dof and this is my first post on the forum.
First of all - to me, this forum has been a very helpful source for pretty much everything really. Now I have some hard decisions to make and I've been struggling with them for almost two weeks. I would like to ask your opinion about choosing some top notch equipment for landscape photography. I just can't make up my mind about choosing the camera and the lens, but forthe filter thing I've decided to go for Seven5 micro filter system, 100mm system or SW-150 filter holder by Lee with couple of ND filters.
Camera
So, I'm looking for a really good WA lens for landscape photography only (dim morning light and long exposure night shots). I'm also concidering the EOS 1D Mk3 over my Pentax K-5, simply because I want to be able to use the Nikon 14-24mm and some L-series lenses. Yes, Nikon glass on Canon, it is possible but you'll need an adapter. I just love that 14-24mm to death and it's razor sharp! Also, the camera body should be able to take some hits if I accidentally drop it. Never happened but just in case. I'm aware of the fact that the 1D Mk III is heavy as a horse and it may be a bit 'outdated' feature-wise compared to the K-5. I just love the whole thing and it's overall 'professional feel' in my hands. It also has an APS-H sensor which is a tad larger than APS-C. Not a great advantage though?
Lens
I love and prefer shooting wide angle. The only one I've got atm is the Samyang 14mm f2.8. It's pretty darn good for the price but quality-wise not quite there for my needs. The distortion is also quite noticeable but for me it hasn't been a problem though, thanks to the lens correction tools in PS and LR.
So, what do you think? should I -
1. keep the K-5 and get a Lee SW-150 filter holder for my Samyang 14mm (designed for Nikon 14-24 so some slight modifications may be required)
2. get a Pentax DA 12-24 and a Lee 100mm system with an adapter
3. get a Pentax DA 15 Limited and a screw-in filter (no Lee filter for this one because of the built in lens hood? Such a great lens, though)
4. get the EOS 1D Mk3 + Nikon 14-24 f2.8 (I'd get a good deal for this one)
5. get the EOS 5D Mk2+ Nikon 14-24 f2.8 (great, but I don't have enough money just yet)
Cheers!
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