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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
07-11-2022, 11:42 AM
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I would like to nominate this photo
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
07-11-2022, 11:37 AM
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Thanks for posting this -- the DA 20-40 limited zoom is very tempting...
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Forum: General Talk
07-11-2022, 11:34 AM
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I haven't been active on PF for a while now but am very sad to see this news. Steve was a great member and I valued his input. Rest in peace.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-21-2021, 07:09 PM
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this is super helpful, thank you!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-19-2021, 10:35 AM
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Thank you all for these interesting and helpful comments! I am convinced I should upgrade my K-30 to a newer body, probably KP or K-70 if I can get a good deal on either. Seems to be the better route for me to go at this point instead of buying new lenses and selling old ones. This is why I love the PF -- so much useful information!!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-18-2021, 07:32 PM
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Yes, that's what I was thinking -- for people who bought the lens brand-new at full price, it really stings to have SDM failures. But if I could pick it up for $300 or less, I bet it would be a terrific value and good enough in terms of a return on investment. Thanks for your comments about using your 16-50 -- helps a lot to hear these perspectives.
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Hmm, that's a good consideration. I do like shooting candid photos of friends and family on vacation and holiday gatherings, but that needs to be discreet -- and if a big flash goes off, it definitely brings attention to me. So I can see the use of 16-50 in those situations. I should clarify that I'm not a professional and just use my cameras for fun and personal stuff. It's not like I'm being hired to shoot a wedding reception indoors or anything! Thanks a lot for your help.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-18-2021, 07:14 PM
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Thanks everyone for your comments so far. How is the build quality of the 16-85 compared to the 16-50? I have never used/handled a DA* lens before and part of me wants to see if it's that much more robust-- I know the AW is better weather resistance than WR, right? And is the 16-50 very useable at f/2.8? I've read reports that it needs to be stopped down to become sharp, is that true or is there a lot of sample variation?
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I just got an external flash that has a bounce/swivel head, so that seems to work well for low light situations. My fastest lens is the DA 70 f/2.4 but it's a little long for indoor shooting, and my next fastest is the DA 40 f/2.8, but again, it's a touch long when I want to take full body shots of people. So ideally, I'd like a wider angle (less than 30mm) that has at least f/2.8. But if the DA 16-85 is more reliable and faster autofocus despite being a smaller maximum aperture lens compared to the 16-50, maybe that should be the choice for me. And I'm thinking of getting a DA 50-200 or 55-300 to cover my telephoto needs.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-18-2021, 07:12 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-18-2021, 05:43 PM
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Hi all -- I know this question has been asked several times but I still would like some feedback. I have a K-30 that is still going strong, no aperture block failure (knock on wood), and my trusty K-01. My two zoom lenses are DA 16-45 and DA 18-135. I have an excellent set of DA limited prime lenses (15, 21, 40, and 70, all the original smc green ring versions) but there are times I'd like to have a single zoom lens when I travel or shoot while hiking/exploring on weekends.
The 18-135 has served me very well, but I think my DA 16-45 produces sharper images that pop more (and I love the 16mm wide end). But the 16-45 is not WR, the screw drive is a bit noisy, and I find sometimes that 45mm is a little too short. So I'm thinking of selling off both lenses and getting a single zoom like DA* 16-50 or DA 16-85. I would like to get one in used condition because my budget is limited. I have seen the DA*16-50 on sale for $300 or so, depending on whether the SDM works or not. The DA 16-85 rarely goes for under $400 used. I think the f/2.8 aperture on the 16-50 would be great for low light shooting but 16-85 seems to be a better zoom range at the telephoto end. I am a bit worried at how heavy and big the DA 16-50 would be on my K-30, to say nothing of it overwhelming my tiny K-01. And then there's the SDM failure worries although I also have failure concerns with my K-30 but have been lucky so far, so why not roll the dice again?
One of my questions is, if you could get a DA* 16-50 used for $250-300 (with a working SDM motor), or a DA 16-85 used for $350-400, which would you get, and why?
Thanks for any thoughts -- you guys are great!! I haven't posted in a long while but getting back into photography now.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-24-2021, 08:56 AM
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It would be helpful to know your budget range. 16-85 is a great upgrade from the kit; as is a faster f/2.8 constant zoom like the sigma or tamron 17-50mm. I really like my 18-135 for it’s versatility and it is WR that works well with your k50. Also consider 20-40 da limited zoom!
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Forum: Lens Clubs
10-16-2018, 11:22 AM
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wow, this is stunning! love it.
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Forum: Sold Items
10-16-2018, 10:21 AM
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Have you tried this zoom on your K-01? Does it work well? I have a DA 16-45 and 18-135 but was thinking of getting this sigma model too or to replace the da 16-45.
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Forum: Giveaway Archives
02-26-2018, 07:57 AM
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sad to see no option to check off K-01 as the main camera body. maybe because it only lists "DSLRs" but still, there must be some of us who still use K-01 a lot!
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Forum: Sold Items
10-20-2016, 07:18 AM
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Thanks, John. Wow, that's a nice sharp lens, and love the starburst. I am thinking of replacing my DA 16-45 with a f/2.8 zoom in the same range so I can have a little better low light performance. It seems that people really like their Tammy 17-50.
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Forum: Sold Items
10-19-2016, 07:33 AM
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How is the autofocus-- any backfocus or front focusing issues? Did you use AF fine lens adjustments? Any sample pictures you could post that were taken with this lens?
Thank you
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
04-26-2016, 11:42 AM
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
04-25-2016, 01:10 PM
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Thank you, Adam! Put my mind at ease about this.
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Forum: Pentax K-01
04-25-2016, 01:08 PM
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That's my favorite combination too! It's like they were made for each other. K-01 should have been released with a DA 21XS version instead of DA 40XS.
Thanks for your images that show what this camera, and the DA 21, can do!
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
04-25-2016, 01:05 PM
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Not sure what forum to post this question, but I shipped back a defective lens to Adorama last Saturday morning. The shipment tracker shows the package was delivered this morning. But I just read that Adorama (and B&H) are closed this week in observance of the Passover holiday. My questions are: (1) will my package be kept somewhere secure and safe, or is it sitting outside their delivery door?, and (2) should I assume that my return will not be processed until they reopen this Sunday?
Thanks for any help!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
09-04-2015, 01:51 PM
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I don't understand why sometimes the black versions are different prices from the silver ones. Maybe it's supply and demand. Functionally and optically they are they are same, it's just cosmetics!
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
09-04-2015, 01:50 PM
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Wow. I've been looking at getting a macro lens. This is a steal at this price!
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
09-04-2015, 01:47 PM
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Electronics Basket has a mixed reputation and I believe they often sell cameras that are separated from their originally bundled lenses. Not necessarily grey market products but I'm sure Ricoh/Pentax is not thrilled about such seller practices.
I think that at the time of the original posting, the deal was "fulfilled by Amazon" even though the camera was offered by a third party. That makes a difference as far as Amazon customer service goes, but I'm not sure how it affects the honoring of the warranty.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
09-04-2015, 11:58 AM
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Nice price. I'm hoping for further reductions but this is really very low already.
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Forum: Sold Items
08-11-2015, 08:16 AM
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With my K-01, the DA 21, DA 40, and DA 70 are a great pancake set for all day compact shooting.
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Forum: Sold Items
08-11-2015, 07:41 AM
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This lens is my workhorse. Love the colors, sharp images, bokeh. CAn't believe it's still for sale.
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