most 2000mm lenses are slow mirrors. I hate mirror lenses. I would think a 1000mm Refractor type lens + 2X TC would be better. JCO
> -----Original Message----- > From: Feroze Kistan [mailto:angelart@;telkomsa.net] > Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 2:51 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Eclipse > > > Thanks JCO, I will have to see > if anyone rents this lens out. > Ever use a pentax 2000mm lens? > Anything I should know about? > > Feroze > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 9:35 PM > Subject: RE: Eclipse > > > > first of all it takes approx 2000mm lens to > > yield a full frame moon or sun on film. > > > > a 320mm zoom with a 2X will come up about > > 1/3 size of ideal. > > > > zoom + TC will result in very soft image > > and probably lots of flare. I would never > > attempt to use zoom +TC for anything... > > > > Get a prime 500mm or 1000m and try > > a TC on that if you want good results. > > > > JCO > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Feroze Kistan [mailto:angelart@;telkomsa.net] > > > Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 2:24 PM > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: Re: Eclipse > > > > > > > > > Oooooooh you so mean. I said I didn't want to know. > > > > > > Can't I use a 2X teleconverter > > > on the 80-320. Will the quality be good enough? > > > My MZS should be here by next friday, I have > > > to be quick cause the only have 3 at that mall, > > > but they only have one 80-320 left else I'll have to drive > > > another 30km's to the other shop. > > > Would that setup work? > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 9:05 PM > > > Subject: RE: Eclipse > > > > > > > > > > I sold a 1000mm F8 SMCK last month > > > > for only $910. Such a deal and none > > > > of you PDMLers went for it. Shame on you! > > > > JCO > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > From: Feroze Kistan [mailto:angelart@;telkomsa.net] > > > > > Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 1:52 PM > > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > Subject: Re: Eclipse > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hole in my head! someone told I already have one > > > > > Thanks for the links > > > > > Just need to find a 1000mm lens for rent, > > > > > don't even want to know what one costs > > > > > > > > > > Later > > > > > Feroze > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > From: "Bob Walkden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > To: "Feroze Kistan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 8:22 PM > > > > > Subject: Re: Eclipse > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > > > > > > > yes you can. The important thing is to use a mylar filter > > > and not burn > > > > > > a hole straight through the back of your head. There is a very > good > > > > > > book on the subject with all the information you need here > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0521456517/104-0805867-8597503 > > > > > > > > > > and some information here: > > > > > > > > > > http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/SEhelp/SEphoto.html > > > > > > > > > > with a lot of links. > > > > > > > > > > --- > > > > > > > > > > Bob > > > > > > > > > > Sunday, November 3, 2002, 1:11:33 PM, you wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Can you photograph an eclipse? > > > > > > There is a total eclipse coming here > > > > > > on the 4th of december and > > > > > > I was just wondering.... > > > > > > > > > > > What (if it is possible) lens, film, > > > > > > exposure would you use? > > > > > > > > > > > TIA > > > > > > Feroze > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
