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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-29-2024, 11:53 PM  
FA31: In the market for a pre-owned prime? These classics are worth trying (dpreview)
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 17
Views: 930
I paid the equivalent of US$365 for my 31mm recently from a pawn shop, it is MIJ and in excellent condition. While it's one of my sought-after lenses I wouldn't pay full price for a new copy. The MPB listing looks quite bad and not worth the price.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 09-23-2021, 09:32 PM  
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX APO DG (not OS HSM macro)
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 12
Views: 824
I have this lens EX DG, not OS HSM or macro version. It behaves erratically in any of the priority modes on my K1 (with latest firmware), the pictures would come out underexposed. I have to use it in M mode with the aperture ring. I believe the communication with the lens when the picture is taken is inconsistent with each shutter press. The exposure info on the screen is correct, I used the same exposure settings in M mode and the picture comes out correct, but not the resulting picture. The problem would occur after the

The AF is fine and it's a very good lens optically.

The irony is the lens works without any issue on my K50 on all modes. Does anyone have any ideas?
Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 02-18-2019, 06:55 PM  
Can you update just the camera profiles in LR?
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 16
Views: 1,727
Another Huelight user here, the latest version 1.92 is very good.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 01-29-2019, 03:56 AM  
11-18 and revamped 35mm F2 on january 31?
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 1,044
Views: 89,820
Should that read Pentax-DFA 35mm F2? The FF wide-angle that was on the roadmap? if so thats a surprise.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 01-11-2019, 01:54 PM  
Pentax not for shooting kids
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 28
Views: 4,459
Yes, I tried this lens with my 4-year old twins athletics. Definitely not recommended. However, i mistakenly used the DA*55 and it was OK, the DFA*50 would have no problems I would imagine.

I use my K1 90% of the time since 2016 shooting my kids, sports and all sorts, using the DFA 28-105. My only complaint is the small buffer not the AFC.
Forum: Product Suggestions and Feedback 09-03-2018, 02:58 AM  
I'm not sure what we have done in NZ to be blacklisted...
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 18
Views: 2,336
Same here. Must be NZ-wide.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 09-03-2018, 02:50 AM  
Photokina, Ricoh has Confirmed
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 1,960
Views: 150,672
Funny, I always thought Panasonic is a natural partner/owner for Pentax, especially if Panasonic is serious about FF and MF. It doesn't make business sense to have all their eggs in one M43 basket. Their SL mount partnership with Leica is not comparable as its not targeted for the mainstream FF market. I do hope you are right.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 08-25-2018, 02:54 PM  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,324
Spring time in Cornwall Park, Auckland.



Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 08-24-2018, 02:01 PM  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,324
Very nice shot with no people in it. Very sharp for a vintage lens.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 08-22-2018, 02:35 AM  
DA*55 Auto Focus Sound?
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 30
Views: 2,114
Mine sqeaks as well, but its hardly noticeable compare to my other screwdrive lenses.
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 08-11-2018, 02:55 PM  
Thematic Sunsets
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 3,788
Views: 267,564
DA*55
Forum: Lens Clubs 08-08-2018, 12:51 AM  
HD Pentax-D FA* 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 422
Views: 63,907
Outstanding f1.4 images guys, keep 'em coming. Very very sharp. Whats the flare like shooting into the sun, and what about the sunstars?
Forum: General Photography 08-06-2018, 09:05 PM  
DFA*50 vs DA*55 (found it on internet - not my test)
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 42
Views: 4,071
To my eyes the pictures showed the DFA is sharper, rounder bokeh balls and generally better bokeh. Vignetting is more noticeable on the DA*55 but thats understandable since its a APS-C lens. I have this lens on my K1 and generally shoot at F2 or smaller aperture for better sharpness and DOF. My only main complaint is the slow AF.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 08-04-2018, 02:12 PM  
Portrait test with DFA 50 1.4, at 1.4
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 6
Views: 2,355
This shows Ricoh should hurry up and release the DFA85 for portrait shooters. Spectacular.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 07-29-2018, 09:11 PM  
Comparing the FA 50/1.4 and D FA* 50/1.4
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 52
Views: 8,195
Thanks for the effort. the new DFA is definitely sharper and has smoother bokeh, also more corrected but the FA is no slouch in this test. Is there some slight vignetting @f1.4 from both lenses?
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 07-23-2018, 03:41 AM  
Expect tests and review of D-FA50
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 36
Views: 3,649
Marketing is not the end all and be all of a successful product or company. Just because you have created a new shiny thing, it doesn't mean you need to spend $$$ to tell as many people as you can about it. There are great examples of successful products and companies that spend very little on marketing.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 07-16-2018, 03:04 PM  
Why would somebody buy the DFA28-105?
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 104
Views: 6,944
Not only its a good performer optically, good focal range, WR, low cost, but also there aren't many other options of modern glass for FF at this price point. This is my main lens, along with DA*55 prime for travelling.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 07-13-2018, 03:58 AM  
RICOH ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF HD PENTAX-D FA★50mm F1.4 SDM AW STAR-SERIES LENS
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 1,144
Views: 107,016
I meant that a lot of companies are not very truthful when it comes to their press releases, this is a general statement and not specific to Ricoh. I can't help but having a small, not very big, negative interpretation because the DFA*50 has been delayed before, along with the DA*11-18, and other products.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 07-12-2018, 11:06 PM  
RICOH ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF HD PENTAX-D FA★50mm F1.4 SDM AW STAR-SERIES LENS
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 1,144
Views: 107,016
I hope this is not PR talk for stuffing things up.
Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 06-30-2018, 04:00 AM  
K-1 Raffle: Entry thread 1, 11am UTC, June 30, 2018
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 64
Views: 15,447
Yes please please please
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 06-22-2018, 04:06 AM  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,324
Thank you. Found a lucky spot overlooking the farm not far off the main highway where these cliffs can be seen. I have passed this area many times but took this opportunity with the good light.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 06-22-2018, 03:13 AM  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,324
Made a little detour on way to the Manawatu region in NZ. Lens 28-105.



Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 06-22-2018, 02:28 AM  
Thematic Sunsets
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 3,788
Views: 267,564
Foxton Beach, Manawatu, NZ. Taken with Tokina 20-35mm.

Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-21-2018, 10:41 PM  
Lens recommendation for landscape photography
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 45
Views: 6,810
I'd recommend the DFA 28-105mm, its an excellent performer, light and has WR. Use your 12-24, which is usable from 20mm from PF member's reports, for wider.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 06-11-2018, 01:46 AM  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Kiwipixter
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,324
Awesome picture. May i ask which ND10 filter you used on the DFA28-105? I am researching for a decent kit of filters at the moment. Thanks.
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