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Forum: Post Your Photos!
09-08-2014, 02:18 PM
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Shot this photo of a rose during a trip to the local zoo a few weeks ago. The flower was well light under the diffused evening sunlight which made it look like it was emanating light from its body, hence the title. The image was taken handheld using a Tamron 90mm 2.8 Macro lens mounted on a K5-IIs.
For someone switching over from Canon, the change meant selling off my entire gear for a brand I had seldom heard and never used. The transition wasn't easy and many a times I found myself questioning my decision. Months of research and timely advice from very knowledgable and helpful fellow Pentaxians on this forum brought reassurance.
Keeping in mind that the winning entry for this competition would be picked by fellow forum members, winning this competition will help strengthen this notion and would give my confidence the much needed boost.
Regards,
Vishal
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
09-06-2014, 08:51 PM
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Am glad you liked it, Parallax :)
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
09-06-2014, 01:36 PM
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Just for fun... here's another vertical crop version... I felt the color layers become a bit more prominent.
Regards,
Vishal
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
09-06-2014, 01:20 PM
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The goal was to create layers of colors (the dark shadows, the orange, the yellows) that direct the user's attention to the subject which are the high peaks...
Have just started to use LR and I hope it doesn't look too awful ... :)
Regards,
Vishal
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-08-2014, 10:57 AM
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Tom - I am not sure what was the point you were trying to make by quoting that response, but I was just being thankful to those who came out to help.
Hence, there is no need to be rude or a smart a**
While you may be a master of your game right now, I am fairly certain there was a time when you too had to look for someone for an opinion. As one of posters has commented, the K-3 is a rather expensive camera (maybe, not for you) and it doesn't hurt to ask.
PS: There's no 'e' in bulls**t
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Forum: Sold Items
08-08-2014, 06:56 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-07-2014, 10:21 PM
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All,
Firstly, let me say am floored with the response I've received on this thread. I am just a week or two old on this forum and looks like I am gonna like my stay here. :)
Trust me, I was only trying to quench my fears and had no ulterior motives. I had the K-3 in my cart when I read this review and it took me aback.
It totally makes sense that I chose to ignore all the 5s and decided to quote this one review. But then, that's what humans do, isn't it? It takes one negative feedback to bring a screeching halt to the plans you've made and you are bound to seek a second opinion from those who know their gear well.
I am glad to have done so and your reviews has revived my plans to purchase a K-3.
Thank you so much.
Regards,
Vishal
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-07-2014, 08:57 PM
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Dear Experts,
I was days away from purchasing a K-3 with 18-135 WR when I stumbled upon this review on Amazon -> Amazon.com: G.M.'s review of Pentax 21977 DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (...
The review is for the 18-135 lens which he brutally trashed on the grounds of high levels of field curvature (very interesting theory btw), in the comments section of the review he also says the K-3 camera doesn't seem to fare too well with third-party lenses. According to him:
"I bought and returned the K3. The K3 does NOT work well with 3rd party lenses. My tamron 28-75 is tack sharp on my K5iis, but will not even begin to focus on the K3. My DA 16-45 did not focus as well on the K3 as my new K5iis, and even when manually focused to perfection, the borders of my images were soft on the K3 where it is now perfect on the K5iis. My Pentax Primes were fine on the K3 though. A lot of Pentax fans will jump on me for this. But I am saying it like it is. Currently, I own 2 K5's, a K5iis with another K5iis in my cart, and I own 2 K01's. I own a multitude of Pentax glass, and all lenses focused very differently on the K3 than my other cams. I do NOT like the K3 other than the larger LCD, 2 SD Card slots, and faster shot to shot times in Live view. However, I noted live view focusing accuracy is much worse than my 3 K5's. For this reason, recommending a lens for the K3 is difficult.
To let you know, I called Pentax, was advised the focusing problems are a common issue with 3rd party lenses and older Pentax glass. I then read Pentax Forums review of the K3, DPReview of the K3, then researched other forum members comments on the K3....ALL noted the same thing I am explaining here. The K3 really only works well with precise lenses; the DA limited lineup, and SDM/DC motor lenses made by Pentax. Other lenses are a shot in the dark and the new 24MP sensor is tough on border performance of lenses.
I say if you love your K3 and will not part with it, stick to Pentax glass. If you insist on 3rd party glass, the new line of Sigma (A series or maybe the 17-70 C) lenses may work well, especially if you can "dock" adjust your lenses with the Sigma USB Dock. I do not trust any Tamron lens on the K3, but I am sure there are many exceptions.
Bottom line, matching a lens to a camera body IS VERY difficult. NONE of my lenses focus the same on one camera body as the other....none of them. That's 5 cameras, 15 lenses. 5X15=75 different combinations of performance. Not an easy situation.
At this point, I am selling most of my lenses. My most reliable lenses are a Pentax DA16-45, Tamron 28-75, and all my DA primes including limiteds."
I usually tend to ignore Amazon/eBay reviews cause they aren't very reliable, but this guy seems to know what he's talking.
Looking forward to know your insights.
Regards,
Vishal
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Forum: Sold Items
08-05-2014, 06:47 AM
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
08-04-2014, 01:37 PM
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Excellent suggestion. I ran though my inventory and noticed that I tend to shoot mostly between 40 and 110. Quite surprisingly I do not have of wide angle shots nor do I shoot beyond 200. I do have a lot of keepers shot using a 50mm prime as well. I guess 18-135 with a 50mm prime is the way to go :)
I am getting what looks like deal for a 40mm 2.8 limited. How would you stack it up with the DA 50mm 1.8 ? Apart for the obvious different in the focal length, any advantages of one over the other?
Looking forward to your response.
Regards,
Vishal
---------- Post added 08-04-14 at 02:39 PM ----------
Thank you Danny bhai! I am glad to be part of this teaming and helpful groups of like-minded individuals. :)
Regards,
Vishal
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
08-02-2014, 02:58 PM
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Thanks for your response, Adam!
Oh yeah, I totally have the 35mm 2.4 on my list... the 50mm offers a larger aperture and better sharpness, but on a cropped sensor 35mm looks more 'right' than an 50mm. I am sure there's a thread with great insights on this somewhere! :)
Regards,
Vishal
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
08-02-2014, 01:40 PM
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Hi all!
I am recent convert from Canon to Pentax and I must say the activity on this site has blown me away!
I am planning to purchase a K-3 along with a new set of lenses and wished to seek your advise and expert opinion.
DXOMark has recently published their choice of best lenses for K-3 .. Best lenses for Pentax K-3: Recommended wide angle, telephoto and standard lenses - DxOMark
My goal is own a decent walk round lens and I am inching towards the 16-45 but would have preferred the higher reach of a 18-135 or perhaps even a 18-250. I am also looking for a good macro lens that wouldn't burn a hole in my pocket... preferably under 350 USD. In a nut shell, I am looking to cover the 16-200 range and don't wish to go beyond that (I don't do a lot of birding).
I look forward to your suggestions and any helpful links within / outside the market that would help me with my purchase.
Regards,
Vishal
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