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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-21-2013, 02:14 PM
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WOW. There are alot of really cheap lenses on there! I've been looking on ebay. Thanks for the link and the suggestion!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-21-2013, 10:18 AM
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Hey guys thanks for the input, but as I stated in my last post, I realize that a prime/macro/ whatever with a fixed focal length is not what i want. I realized that I wan't/need a ZOOM lens (thanks to previous posters who cleared up some terminology) with variable focal lengths. This has to do with my requirement for versatility.
On that note, does anyone have experience with a SMC pentax m 80-200mm f4.5?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-20-2013, 06:02 PM
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Thanks for clearing that up, I think I used the wrong combination of words, and macro may not have been the best term. I think most of the stuff I will shoot is more than 5ft away.
I'm cheap, thus I'm used to trade offs :). I'll look into the m135 f3.5. Thanks!
Food for thought... I think a zoom lens is what I want, macro I suppose was the wrong term. Thanks!
I may have to follow up with you on that offer. Of the 3 lens you mentioned at the end, is there any notable advantages between the f3.5/4? Even though the m42 adapters are only 10 bucks or so I think that might drive my budget up and be better spent on a k mount. Thanks for the help!
So to sum up the lenses here in order from best to worse is:
Pentax 135 3.5
Vivatar/cosina
Sears/jc penny 135mm 2.8
So assuming I drop the macro request do these lenses act as a good versatile zoom lens?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-20-2013, 09:21 AM
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This is a nice shot, how close were you?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-20-2013, 09:17 AM
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Hello everyone, first off thanks for giving my thread a click. I've been doing some pretty hefty research over the past day or so and feel like i understand lens functionality fairly well. I would like to upgrade from my 18-55mm kit on my k200d. I got the k200d in the first place so i could use legacy glass (just bought a pentax-A smc 50mm f2).
I'm hoping people can narrow down my options (so many pretty lenses available I don't know which is best!): I know I want a telephoto lens and that the larger the aperture the more light you get. Good for low light and macro/bokeh effect shooting etc.. then stop down to get sharp pictures. At this point i think I need a telephoto that is versatile, as I do not know what focal lengths I will use most.
I've been looking at JC Penny 135mm f2.8, Sears 135mm f2.5, Super-Takumar f4, etc..
I like macro photography, and being able to zoom in close because I can't often get very close to my subjects. What are some good options for me under 40 dollars?
Thanks again for the help! With so many options available my mind was going into overload, and need some expert guidance!
Cheers
Dan :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-20-2013, 08:45 AM
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You guys are awesome, after a quick search with the keyword Minolta, that is exactly what it is. Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-19-2013, 05:35 PM
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Looking to buy a lens and the listing isn't specific as to what mount/camera its compatible with. It looks similar to a K mount but has a notch out of one flange (the one on the bottom left). See the attached picture
Thanks for the help!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-20-2013, 07:22 PM
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Hahaha, good one. I was hoping it was some type of feature and not an equipment malfunction, I will try to turn it off and see what happens. I was downloading the manual as I typed the original post and just started to read it actually. Thanks for the help!
Done and done, thanks!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-20-2013, 05:55 PM
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Hello everybody,
Just received a K200d today in the mail and popped in some new batteries to test it out before I left the seller feedback. Straight away this is some of the behavior I was experiencing.
I was set in portrait mode, all auto settings. I was testing the auto focus with the shutter button partially depressed. The auto focus started to kick in, but at the same time the built in flash popped up which is normal I'd say. The next part isn't. After the flash popped up and the shutter button still partially depressed, the flash started to intermittently 'flash' with a sort of electrical zapping sound on and off repeatedly for a few seconds. I released the button and then pressed it again. happened a second time. This all occurred without the shutter ever actuating. After more trial, the issue never presented itself again, and the flash worked perfectly as you would expect.
After my initial trials I wanted to see if i could make it happen again. I can.
Is this some type of feature that allows the camera to adjust the amount of flash/light needed for the photo prior to shutter actuation? Or is this a malfunction?
Any help or insight into this 'issue' is much appreciated to a newcomer on this helpful forum. (I'm new to dslrs aside from some classes back in high school).
Thanks!
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