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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-07-2018, 08:30 AM
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Premium only means status symbol to me. Not interested. Hence, I own no Leica nor Hasselblad gear. Money to burn indeed!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-07-2018, 07:10 AM
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I would expect no less from a $1200 50mm lens. In fact, I'd expect it to make me breakfast. In bed. And nothing instant. Fresh hot waffles and thick-cut bacon and fresh-squeezed orange juice. And real maple syrup and butter.
Honestly. This lens is for rich people. There isn't any level of work that this lens would be a requirement for. Pick up an older 50mm 1.4 and get 90% of the result for 1/10 the cost. As the article states, this is a lens for people with money to burn. Or looking to impress their friends.
That said, the results are stunning. But not stunning enough to justify the cost.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-01-2018, 08:25 AM
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My boating kit is primarily the K-70, 18-135 and 55-300, but I also keep the 40mm in a side pocket. It gets little use but can be handy.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
07-31-2018, 09:28 AM
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Just a plug for Samys. I jumped at their K-S1 fire sale a couple years ago and everything went smoothly. I may be biased by the camera's price-output ratio, since it takes amazing shots and what, $200 for body and lens? Yes please. We always think of Amazon and the big 2 NYC stores first, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Samys again.
And at that price, the K-1 is pretty darn near the $1300 mark I said I'd buy it at. Buy one! Stop this price freefall! I don't have $1300 even!
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Forum: Pentax KP
07-30-2018, 11:27 AM
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I have read on another thread that Pentax "weather resistance" seems to be assumed by Pentax to mean darn near water resistant. But if the weather sealing fails, they won't repair it under warranty because water damage is not covered. Even if it's the camera or lenses fault. As such I've come to feel Pentax weather resistance is only good, valid, if it helps your gear survive a bout in inclement weather. If the sealing fails, Pentax bails.
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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways
07-30-2018, 10:00 AM
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I would love to be included in the raffle please.
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Forum: Sold Items
07-30-2018, 09:18 AM
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Lens has been sold. Updating listing!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-29-2018, 09:32 AM
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Probably the Pentax 300mm F/4 SMC DA* ED IF SDM, if I could convince myself that it takes better pictures than the 55-300. Tough call at f8.
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Forum: Pentax K-S1 & K-S2
07-29-2018, 09:25 AM
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Some very nice images in this thread. I think the K-S1 has one of the nicest sensors ever made. It's particularly nice with skin tones.
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Of course, skin tones aren't all it does well. :)
That face... by Howling Wolf, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax K-70 & KF
07-29-2018, 09:17 AM
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I like the lizard one especially!
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Can't believe I've never posted to this thread. My K-70 is my primary boating camera.
Green canoe by Howling Wolf, on Flickr
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One more...
Self flotation device! by Howling Wolf, on Flickr
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
07-29-2018, 09:06 AM
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Yellow bee by Howling Wolf, on Flickr
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That's enuff! :) Let's start a new thread but names it "Alphabet race with no QXz!"
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-29-2018, 09:03 AM
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I seem to be in the minority, but definitely two zooms. A short zoom and a long zoom.
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Forum: Sold Items
07-18-2018, 06:12 AM
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My bad! Turned it back on.
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Forum: Sold Items
07-17-2018, 08:10 PM
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