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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
11-16-2015, 02:56 PM
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Hi! I am looking to travel to Maasai Mara and intend to shoot the big cats and all the wildlife action around. I have a Pentax K5 II camera. Which lens would be perfect for this trip?
Your suggestions are always welcome. Thanks!
-Vik
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
09-15-2015, 07:11 AM
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Any recommendations on a good quality lens for Astrophotography and landscapes? I recently bought a Samyang 35mm F1.4 but I find it is not as wide.
Your inputs will help me immensely. Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
09-01-2015, 02:01 PM
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Okay I ended up purchasing the Samyang 35 1.4. It will arrive end of this week. Thanks for your inputs.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-30-2015, 01:30 PM
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Hi! So I'm confused between Sigma 30 1.4 and Samyang/Bower/Rokinon 35. 1.4. I don't mind the manual focus on the latter. The image quality is important to me and I would like to try shooting landscapes (starry nights). Also, on a plus side which of them provide better bokeh?
Your inputs are much appreciated.
Thanks!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-21-2015, 05:54 AM
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Hello everyone.. thank you for your comments so far.. you've all been very helpful.. I think the analysis on the reflection of the sunglasses as those spots was brilliant. It is so obvious to me now!
Yes, I think it could be the filter too because I don't see that problem with my other lens. This is the only lens I had the polarizer filter on. I was trying to keep the haze low with the filter but it was leaving some ugly spots in my images.
In any case, I ran the pixel mapping program on my K5ii just to be sure. I will try shooting today without the filter.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-20-2015, 09:46 PM
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I had my polarizer on. But it's B+W. I thought those are high quality ones :p
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-20-2015, 08:37 PM
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So, I'm getting some weird bright spots when I shoot with my HD 70mm and Pentax K5 II. Can you please tell me what it is? And how to get rid of them?
I've attached pics.
Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-13-2015, 01:04 PM
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I agree great advice. Thank you @yucatanPentax
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-12-2015, 12:02 PM
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This is awesome stuff! Thanks for the recommendations on the places. We are actually looking at stuff to do there and I think you've given us some good pointers. Ek Balam looks interesting for sure..
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Forum: Photographic Technique
08-12-2015, 08:17 AM
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That's an awesome project! Can you please post a few pics after the game? I would love to see how Pentax fares for cricket, given that it is my favorite sport!
You maybe shooting a lot of the sky as the Black Caps love to see the ball travel up in the air!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-12-2015, 08:04 AM
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I will be visiting Cancun and yes I just plan on enjoying the beaches and water activities. I do hear that Tulum (just south of Cancun) is scenic too with Mayan ruins. So I do want to take photographs there. As per suggestions so far, I think I should be okay with my kit lens (18-55) for general outdoor stuff and 50 1.7 for low light within the ruins. I am banned from buying any major lenses by my home minister for this year.. so you know how it is ;)
I will leave behind my 10-20 and 70mm.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-11-2015, 07:32 PM
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Hahaha yes I don't mind multiple cheap lenses if single walk around lens won't do.. I don't want to lose anything expensive. Besides I do have $500 insurance which should cover my K5..
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-10-2015, 07:03 PM
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Perfect! I'm going to look up the Tokina 80-200. Is there a similar legacy lens with standard zoom?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-10-2015, 03:54 PM
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I do plan on leaving touristy areas.. In that case do you think the 18-55 would be good enough? I find that it is good with closeups and long exposure landscapes.. Otherwise the sharpness and focus is lacking..
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-10-2015, 03:34 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions.. I do find the Tamron lenses very appealing for their performance/value.
I am going to Cancun and the weather there can be pretty wet.. I wish Tamron lenses had WR :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-10-2015, 02:16 PM
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Hi I am looking for recommendations for a good travel lens for a trip to Mexico. I want to travel light but at the same time be able to produce sharp quality images. I am looking at being able to do street photography, a few on the beach and ofcourse general landscape.
I have a K5 II and the kit lens (18-55 DA WR). I also have a Sigma 10-20 and HD 70mm.
Please let me know as your recommendations will shape my decision in buying the right lens. :)
(p.s. I was looking at DA 16-85mm for its WR but it is really expensive!).
Thanks!
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Forum: Sold Items
07-20-2015, 07:15 AM
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I'm looking for something wider. In the range of 8-20mm.
Thanks!
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Forum: Sold Items
07-19-2015, 08:33 PM
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Hi! I'm looking for a wide angle lens for my K-5II. Please let me know if you are selling one?
Thanks!
Vik
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Forum: Sold Items
07-14-2015, 03:19 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-09-2015, 11:51 AM
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I am going to test the lens for the next few days or so to see if the images look alright. I was considering a trip to Henry's and getting it checked there as well. Let's see. I appreciate all your comments.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-08-2015, 04:18 PM
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I just tried the flashlight test. I tried shining it in an angle. I could only see some dust and nothing else.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-08-2015, 03:47 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-08-2015, 03:45 PM
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When I rotate the lens the reflection goes with it.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-08-2015, 03:31 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-08-2015, 01:30 PM
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I received the lens today. The seller does have a return policy so I can always return if the lens is not alright. Any suggestions on how to test the lens? One was to shine the light using a flashlight through the lens.
Please let me know.
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