Re: 28-105 3.2 4.5

I have this lens, along with the Sigma 28-105 2.4/4. The Sigma is lousy -- very soft, noticeable even on 4x6 photos -- really. The Pentax is a small, compact lens. Quality of images seems to be -- so far -- quite good. Very impressed with the color rendition. I still think my older 28-70 F/4 is

Tokina 80-200 2.8

I have considered purchasing the Pentax 80-200 2.8 for a while now, but the $1350 price, while I'm sure fair, isn't pocket change. Tokina's 80-200 can be had from the NYC dealers for about $599, and there is a $60 rebate available, bringing the cost to $540 or so. My question is this: Should I s

RE: Kodak Royal Gold 100

I don't really think Royal Gold 100 is like Portra; in my opinion, the Portra is more natural, while the RG is a bit more punchy. But so much can depend on the printing, for sure. You might try Fuji Reala 100. It's has very fine grain and rich colors -- if that's what you want. I have complete

Re: Wide Angle Lens Dilemma

I recently bought the PENTAX SMC-FA 20-35mm f/4 AL and LOVE it. The contrasty, full-frame sharpness, and distortion-free images have been phenomenal. The lens also handles well, and is relatively small. Yeah, it's f/4, but the one-stop loss vs. size is often handy. It is, without a doubt, one

Re: Grandfather nature photography weekend

When was that date again? I seemed to have misplaced my info... That's not too far from Greenville, SC, so perhaps I can make it... Thanks in advance, == pete == - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't for

PZ1-P flash vs. handheld meter

Just got a Minolta meter -- the IV, with flash and ambient reading capability. Checked the TTL of my PZ1-P vs. the meter, and here's what I found: 1. The PZ-1P is consistently about 2/3 stop hotter with TTL than it needs to be... but it is consistent. 2. At closer ranges with a diffuser on th