> This is an older lens, affectionately known as the "Stovepipe", I presume
for its total lack of style. It's a straight up, no frills, no nonsense,
telephoto lens.
It also (if it's the same one I have) a very close focusing lens, too. It'd
be a nice versatile compact 300mm lens for someone.
Hi,
Anybody know anything about these two Mamiya/Sekor Auto SX
lenses ( 100mm F2.8 and 105mm F2.8 both Auto SX series lens
with M42 ( Pentax Screwmount ) lensmounts?
http:/jcoconnell.com/temp/amsx100vs105.jpg
The most obvious difference is the 4 vs 5 element optical design
and the extra 5mm foc
http://jfcampbell.us/photo/tamron300-5.6.htm
Andre
And I got complaints about how silly the 43 ltd in silver looks on a D...
I find the combo black MZ-S or IST D body with silver Limited lenses great.
Am I the only one?
Andre
The original Tokina 28-70 Pro is the last zoom that Angenieux made
for SLR, bought and rebadged by Tokina. Further Tokina 28-70 and
28-80 models developped from there I guess.
Andre
I like much the Optio MX (and Optio MX4, which is the same but 4MP
instead of 3MP).
Its only real problem is shutter lag, lkike about any digital P&S :(.
Some are a bit better. I remember that the Pentax S5i was among the
best on that aspect.
If focus is done first, lag becomes very short.
A
Popular Photo found the lens to be very fine but they noted than at
28mm its vignetting was caused, they tought, by a "circle" not wide
enough for 24X36. Don't know it this makes sense. Maybe someone
could check out the exact words they used.
Andre
The A35-70 f/3.5-4.5 is the same optical formula as the
F35-70/3.5-4.5. I found one of the latter in "as new" condition for
$45. It's a very good lens, a bargain at that price. Focuses well
manually, contrasty/sharp/good rendering, and is very compact and
light.
Godfrey
Same optical formula in
http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/q.html
...the prison is situated in a lovely area, and has great views of
San Francisco and the bay.
This is not a great shot - not real sharp, not thoughtfully composed - just
taken to show the site of the prison.
Shel
But it conveys the idea that free grazing
On Apr 19, 2005, at 4:52 PM, Andre Langevin wrote:
The A35-70 f/3.5-4.5 is the same optical formula as the
F35-70/3.5-4.5. I found one of the latter in "as new" condition
for $45. It's a very good lens, a bargain at that price. Focuses
well manually, contrasty/sharp/good renderi
So after their defeat, they contacted me for getting the flash back
(see part of the
message below). That was the very first message I got from a human being at
Carman's.
At first, I was tempted to reply they can come over here and get the
flash whenever they can, because I don't want to waste m
I have a friend who has one of the A35-70s that he likes, but it's
in the shop for repairs to the mount. I'll likely give him mine (it
only cost me about $8 due to the lens element damage) as a donor if
his repair tech can't scrounge the parts elsewhere.
Godfrey
Most people are satisfied with t
Can gunk (for lack of a better term) be cleaned off lens elements
without harming the coatings?
Joe
Yes. The SMC coatings (maybe others also) are harder than the glass
underneath!
Andre
Are you using a hub? Is it an active hub? The behavior you mention
often happens when there is not enough power at the USB port for
both devices. An active hub provides additional power.
The other possibility (slight in the case of a mouse and camera) is
the drivers are trying to use the same a
Try acetone if you can make sure it stays away from any plastic
surfaces (including plastic elements). Best agent I have ever used.
Alan Chan
Acetone is the best glass cleaner you can find. To clean cemented
elements (a doublet for example), it is recommended to dilute the
acetone with water 1
But he happens to like the A35-70 for one reason or another.
Godfrey
It is still a good lens (see comments on Stan Halpin'S site).
Differences between lenses are "magnified" when talking from tests.
We're talking about very small differences.
And, you know what, maybe the A is really the same le
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Dallman) wrote:
Take it to a repairer - or, given the ready availability of the SMCT
35/3.5 second-hand at low prices, buy another one, as it will be cheaper
than getting this one fixed.
I just sold a 35/3.5 Super Tak on eBay. Got $65.00 for it.
Mark Roberts
What?!
Andre
- Original Message - From: "Mark A. Pickett" Subject:
Super-Multi-Coated 35mm repair
Anyone know anything about a sort of adhesive that holds the last 2
elements together in the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 35mm f/3.5?
Probably Canada Balsam.
We're good for something up here.
William Rob
On 4/22/05, Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
What?!
What: High?
or
What: Low?
-frank
High. Although Groupaction must have a bill for a $650 35mm f3.5...
Andre
On 4/22/05, Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
High. Although Groupaction must have a bill for a $650 35mm f3.5...
That's what they billed, but 10% went back to the Liberals, 10% went
to actually purchase the lens, so only 80% went into their pockets.
cheers,
frank
Indeed, it&
I've never really trusted this site. Some of the results don't make
sense. He shows the FA 77 to be a weak lens. Har!
Joe
A weak lens? The resolution figures are on par with all the best
short teles shown there. The lens may, on top, have exceptional
contrast (both types) but this is not show
Have you tried to adjust the heads' alignment ?
Andre
It came with the prism with no hotshoe, but upon
switching prisms with my old one, flash engagement is now a reality
again. And, I have a second body (my old one) that does everything
but flash.
frank the happy boy
Good news. I was to suggest trying to find a FA-2 (no hot-shoe) for
your first LX
Q=2
The best filter's to buy are ?
Pentax SMC
B+W MRC
HeliopanSH-MC
HoyaSuper HMC
Photoshop plug-ins?
A polarizer is a must, even for digital photography...
Andre
Wasnt the LX close to 100% coverage? I think thats the closest one IIRC.
rg
It is. 98% one way and 95% the other way. MX and MEs are not far
behind. F3 was 100%. Also F4, F5 and F6?
Andre
Yes. I recall Minolta once sold a special lens for three dimensional
close up work, with variable/adjustable field curvature that would
allow that kind of "negative" field curvature when needed. Their
typical example was a photo of a rack of billiard balls.
Their uncommon and expensive 24mm VFC
Pencil eraser.
Tom C.
The soft rose one for most jobs, the white "ink" one for thick gunk.
Andre
Thanks, guys ... time to break out the LX to check some lens hoods.
Shel
You get 100% once you take out the LX finder. That's the way I check my
hoods.
Andre
Slowing is no good, they have to be absolutely still -- killed and
fixed. It's impossible to take a stack of pictures of live animals
small or large.
An entomologist friend has two "soft" techniques. One is to put the
bug in the cold (portable freezer if on the field) for some time (I
don't ha
I haven't used my ist D for photomicrography, but I have one available for
sale.
Christian
A D or a microscope?
Andre
Hi all,
I've been off the list for some time. I need an digital camera that
will be convenient to use on a microscope. My question is has anyone
on the list used an *ist D for this?
D
If looking for 5X - 10X photography or so, a microscope lens (with a
RMS mount adapter) or a reversed 8mm or 16
KEH has two PZ-1/PZ-1p grip straps available and listed at quite
reasonable prices.
The interesting thing is, they're described as having a "few dead pixels."
Anyone know how to fix dead pixels in a grip strap? ;-)
Joe
Use the strap on the few bad pixels...
Andre
Indeed. The second technique was some special glue. But I guess
some insects are then moving trying to escape from the glue.
Andre
If you leave the bug there long enough, you'll have forever...
Andre Langevin wrote:
Slowing is no good, they have to be absolutely still -- killed and
What would anyone recommend as a good 2x teleconverter for M42?
I know the 7-element design is preferred...there just seems to be so many
low quality ones on ebay, and I can't tell the difference...
Mark
Komura Telemore is a very good one. Vivitar Macro 2X is also very
good. Both multi-coated.
I don't have one, but from what I've gathered it's a fine lens, and
relatively rare. Based on that information
I'd say you're likely to pay an arm and a leg, possibly with an ear
or two thrown in.
John Whittingham wrote:
I know one of you guys must haveone, could you give me an opinion
of the
> Better to look for the A 20mm f2.8 as the 18mm is in fact a 19mm.
Thanks Andre, the A 20mm f/2.8 fetches good money, I've always missed the
bargain ones, is the 20mm really 20mm :)
John
Yes.
Andre
Nothing fancy. There's an 85 mm, a 35 mm, and a standard 50 mm.
Any 85mm is quite fancy, pricewise at least...
Andre
A friend wants to buy a Pentax digital P&S. What is the best one
overall (considering resolution, flare, noise, handling)?
To me, S5i seems a good one.
Andre
The other golden calves I am hoping to get my hands on eventually are:
SMC Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 AL
SMC Pentax-FA 20mm f/2.8
Only available in FA...
Andre
...the 35/2 was made in some non-AF versions too, IIRC, but certanly
there was no F version.
The non-AF 35/2 lenses are different optics, good lenses but the FA
is "upgraded" withn asph. glass etc...
Andre
I could be wrong, but I think it's plastic AL some sort (same as
FA*24 AL). Pentax Japan web site doesn't seem to emphasis it's
glass AL, like the FA31.
The FA* 24 mm. 2.0 has a "sandwich" aspherical element (aspheric
plastic surface on a glass lens), but the FA 35 2.0 has a molded all
glass as
I believe that in Canada, goods under a value of something like $60
aren't taxable.
frank
It is (or was last year) 20 canadian dollars.
Andre
I paid about that much for my SMC Takumar 500mm. A very heavy unit. I have
used it rarely, but like having it as part of my SMC Takumar lens
collection. I would like the 1000mm SMC Takumar.
Jim A.
The 1000mm is sharp at close-focusing distances. I tried 35m (min. d
is 30m) and 250m and both pic
I set mine to 320, 'cause that matches my printer at work.
William Robb
That's about the highest I've seen. What printer is it?
Andre
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Dario Bonazza) wrote:
Perhaps you can get useful information about old Asahi Pentax cameras
in AOHC website: www.aohc.it, run by me (when I can).
Thanks. That's answered the questions. I'm working on writing up all the
non-Pentax M42 full-apertur
I have two Pentax "L-ADAPTER (B)", the late all-black version, LNIB.
It puts 42mm lenses or accessories on a 39mm mount.
I would like to swap one for a Pentax A adapter (that puts 39mm
lenses or accessories on a 42mm mount). In Exc+ or better.
Andre
- Original Message - From: "Andre Langevin" Subject: Re:
Adobe CS Raw DPI
>I set mine to 320, 'cause that matches my printer at work.
William Robb
That's about the highest I've seen. What printer is it?
Noritsu 3101. All the Noritsu machines print at that
The full legend should read "SMC PENTAX 1:2 85mm 1:2.8-4 100mm".
They may have issued some of them without the 85mm mention as this
lens came out a bit afterwards.
I use it on the aforementioned lenses on film, and it makes a dandy
hood for the SMC-P FA 70-210mm on film as well. It also works a
I received 2 new Pentax Ist D yesterday, as an insurance compensation
for 2 lost LXs. I don't need these 2 cameras as I already have one
Ist D, which is enough for me as I still use film for most purposes.
The bodies were shipped directly from Japan. (By the way, an FA 35/2
was also sent, so
The bodies were shipped directly from Japan. (By the way, an FA
35/2 was also sent, so this lens is readily available in Canada.)
Not that clear. What I should have said is that Pentax Canada does
not have a warehouse anymore. It is cheaper for them to have the
pieces shipped directly from Pe
Yes.
Was that price in Canadian Dollars?
Andre Langevin wrote:
The bodies were shipped directly from Japan. (By the way, an FA
35/2 was also sent, so this lens is readily available in Canada.)
Not that clear. What I should have said is that Pentax Canada does
not have a warehouse anymore. It
1350. canadian dollars...
> On 20/5/05, Andre Langevin,
discombobulated, unleashed:
>1350. canadian dollars...
My sister is very tempted to go digital. Actually she wants to go
digital. She has asked
me what
brands to look at.Quite a move from an S3 to an digital.LOL. I'm
steering her away from
Where??? McBain price is 1599 + tax. B+H is 1200 US. You mean a
used D maybe?
Andre
You could get it for $900CDN or less. Heck you can do that now...
Cotty wrote:
On 20/5/05, Andre Langevin, discombobulated, unleashed:
1350. canadian dollars...
That's *very* tempting. N
Before Mr Webster formalized it you pretty much spelled things any
way that would be understandable.
graywolf
Thanks, I was looking for my dunce's cap...
Andre
tempting
if it was a DS. New D models are still 1149 US at B&H. I think DS
cameras are 849,
Oayk
On May 21, 2005, at 12:39 PM, Andre Langevin wrote:
Where??? McBain price is 1599 + tax. B+H is 1200 US. You mean a
used D maybe?
Andre
You could get it for $900CDN or less. Heck you ca
I am afraid I am becoming tired of this ornament:
1000mm SMC K F8 , case, tripod, best offer over £99.
BTW, shipping anywhere is £300. No collection :)
Kind regards
Peter
Have you tried eBay? It sells near 1000 US $ over there if I
remember well. And, by the way, it's a very good lens.
Andr
> Actually, photojournalists who had previously used Leica discovered Nikon
during the American occupation of Japan, and into the Korean war.
> Pentax was never in the picture.
William Robb
As far as photojournalism is concerned, indeed Pentax never really
made it. Although, at some point, as
Really, this is what has pissed me off most about the lack of pre-A lens
support on all the latest cameras. It wasn't long ago that I shelled out
some significant money on K lenses, only to have Pentax effectively kill
their resale value.
--
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robertstech.com
You can't remove (by disassembling the lens, not by cutting it) the aperture
lever? Just curious... I know that, if possible, for some lenses this could
be easy but for others real pita.
Alex Sarbu
I guess so, although the lens would loose open aperture metering on
other bodies. I don't know if t
>> 9. Oh yeah, it even meters with some manual focus lenses.
All manual focus lenses if you drill a second notch in the lens
> mount, 9mm from the original notch.
> Andre
And deface a classic lens?
Jim A.
In a way...
I understand your feeling, although a classic lens remains a user for
the
my M 200 f4... I got it as a replacement for my old Soligor 200
f3.5, which went to the repair shop with a sticky aperture. It came
back all screwed up and after a couple of tries as fixing it the
repair shop just gave me a 200 f4 and asked me not to come back...
You bet I won't...
I have this
For stage photography: two LX + Winder loaded with TMZ or Ilford 3200
(usually set at 1000 or 1600 asa) with a bunch of hefty K or A lenses.
For travel: An LX or an MX loaded with kodachrome or Provia and a set
of small M or A lenses OR an MZ-5n + 24-90 (not sure if I will keep
this kit).
Andr
On Saturday, August 30, 2003, at 09:13 AM, Tom Reese wrote:
I haven't been able to determine if the pentax close-up lenses are single
element or multiple element like the ones Nikon made (makes?). If they're
single element are they really any better than the generic diopters?
Thanks.
IIRC, a few
Thanks to some of your earlier opinions, I have narrowed down my choice for
a zoom to either a SMC-A 70-210/f4 or a M80-200/f4.5.
I can get the first lens for $120US and the M80-200 for slightly less.
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks again for any and all comments!
Pat Wunsch
Many years ago, a selle
A 6MP sensor isn't bad - it gives you
300ppi on an 8x10 print, which is good enough for many purposes. But
there's no way this comes close to the resolution obtainable from film.
I've only got a 2700ppi scanner (the Nikon Coolscan III), but even that
gives me 20 megapixels from
>
>A 6MP sensor isn't bad - it gives you
> 300ppi on an 8x10 print, which is good enough for many purposes. But
> there's no way this comes close to the resolution
obtainable from film.
> I've only got a 2700ppi scanner (the Nikon Coolscan III),
but even that
> gives me
John Dallman:
So, with either SMC Takumars or K-mount manual focus lenses, what could I
do, metering-wise, on a *istD?
Christian:
With Ks and Ms you get nothing. No metering at all...
Not exactly. To get metering on the *ist D with K lenses, you would
have to make a simple modification on the le
>
Remember the Spotmatic II? It appeared AFTER the Spotmatic F.
Are you sure about that? I can't get to Peter Jonkman's Spotmatic page
to check, but that clashes with my recollection. My first SLR (which I
purchased with my very first paycheck from my first full-time job) was
a Spotmatic II (w
It starts to darken with longer focal lengths the longer the more pronounced.
On the MX, it is very darkened with the 1000mm f/8. A bit annoying
but I shall use the LX with this lens.
Andre
--
Does anyone have the hood for the K24/3.5? Is that similar/the same as
a current one?
Thanks,
Kostas
Hi Kostas. I have one. It is a square plastic one, made for both
20/4 and 24/3.5. Quite shallow, so probably a close fit for 20/4 +
filter but a bit too shallow for the 24/3.5, especially if th
I've been putting together a photo database for myself using Microsoft
Access (it's the database I've got so that's what I'm using).
I now have it doing pretty much what I want it to do; I have a table
that holds information about each roll of film (roll ID #, film type,
camera used, year of shoot)
Patrick Wunsch wrote:
If you could only have four lenses in your camera bag,
which ones would you chose and why. I ask this because I am trying to narrow
down my choices and assess my needs versus wants while still be able to pay
the mortgage!
>
I have the K1000 and ZX-5n cameras and am most inte
Hi,
Andre wrote:
What are the relative noise level of PZ-1p and MZ-S for shutter +
winding (compared
to SF-1n and MZ-5n cameras I already know as a reference)?
Can't compare them to the references, as I don't have either but,
compared to each other, I would say that the MZ-S is quieter.
Unfort
For high altitude hiking : M20mm, 40mm, 85mm and 170mm f4 (from 85mm + 2X).
For shows: fast 28, 50, 85 and 135 lenses.
Andre
--
SL might be my favorite, has BEST finder...
I unserstand it is because there is no needle that enters the field,
or is the finder optically different?
but theres no DOF switch for non pentax lenses without the
A/M switch.
The well-regarded EBC-Fujinon and the also well-regarded Mamiya SX
(that l
Free the peoples of the world!! with a Pentax in your hand.
Just knock them tyrants on the head with it.
Lasse
But do it with a K2, not a MZ5...
Andre
--
Indeed a nice machine, Lon. I have always been reluctant to use a
ME-Super or a Super-Program because of their annoying speed selection
system. Ricoh made access to speeds in a user friendly way with the
XR auto cameras. But Pentax is pardoned because it managed to put it
back on AF cameras
Pat, I'll repeat what I learned lately: the F 70-210mm is both very
good and affordable. In the WA range, I don't know, as the very good
24-90mm is probably too expensive.
Andre
I am looking for your recommendations for two zoom lenses covering the 28mm
to 200mm range approximately. What are
Very nice piece of work! I assume it begins with carefull levellling
of camera and a pan head...
Andre
--
I have been reading the posts for around 5-6 months now. I have a
Pentax ME Super with M50/1.7 (and a PZ-1 also which I don't use though).
I now realize that I would like to have a longish zoom for taking
portraits of family, street photography, birds etc. Also, I have never
done macro but would w
I, too, have one. Lovely lens, if a bit impractical. Actually, I don't find
the pre-set to be that much of a problem in use.
Neither me. You learn to "count" the stops (or half-stops).
And, yes, it is not multi-coated, but on a long lens, flare isn't
such a problem as on a wider lens - just do
Back in the mid eighties, Minolta was popping out APO lenses faster than a
welfare momma popped out babies. I queried the local rep about just how
apochromatic their APO lenses were.
Apparently, not as apochromatic as the designation implied.
In fact, not really apochromatic at all.
Just somewhat b
On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 15:52:54 -0400, Andre Langevin wrote:
When I try to go to the site, it drops to this page:
> http://www.digitalfotonetz.de/style.css
Has it something to do with the way the site is done or with my computer?
Can it be easuly fixed?
Nope, you've got the wrong URL.
Hi Andre,
on 17 Sep 03 you wrote in pentax.list:
Heiko, you have tried the "normal" *ist-D lens on a MZ body. Can we
see a picture that shows the "circle" it projects on a 24 x 36 film?
I have tried that. I don't have the prints yet, but the FAJ 18-35 is not
a special lens for DSLRs (as the new
frank theriault wrote:
Hi, Andre,
Nope. 'T'weren't me. I have a Vivitar S1 3.5 constant aperture 24-48,
that I love. JCO's mostly a screwhead prime-guy, so I doubt it was him,
> but maybe.
Well, I guess it was JCO. What the hell do I know, anyway!
Okay, back to whatever you were doing..
Also forgot to mention I also bought a
tokina RMC 400mm F5.6 which is also of
excellent++ quality. I think the trend is
the early 80's tokina RMC lens lineup is G O O D !!!
JCO
A french book on macro photography found that the Tokina 200/3.5 was
remarquable when used with tubes for close-ups.
Lik
I just noticed two things about the 28-84mm f4 lens.
First, it is probably a 2.8/4 lens or at least a 3.2/4 as the
aperture automatically closes down from 85mm to 28mm (by a full stop
to my eye). That was their way to keep quality up at 28mm. And easy
f/16 metering (Well, they have not though
Raimo,
6400km on a motorcycle?
Take a Pentax PC35AF along... old but good quality.
Regards, Bob S.
From: "Raimo Korhonen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I´m back from my little Moto Guzzi motorcycling vacation - the
turning point was Cracow, ...during the trip my only camera was the
trusty Rollei 35 S whi
Colin,
Is this the KR-5 Super II body? I am a newbie so
dont know all the models. A google search suggested
that the features of KR-5 Super II are almost the
same as ME Super. Is that true?
Thanks!
Gaurav
Ricoh KR super II body $35
Excellent condition.
Standard K mount.
1
Gary, I prefer to look for myself what I am interested to, than being
told to look at aunctions. In my book, this is close to spam.
Thanks,
Andre
i,
I just put up my Vivitar 100mm f:3.5 auto-focus macro lens for sale
on Ebay. Here's the link if you are interested.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBa
Me also. How long or complicated is it to go from meter reading at
full aperture to actual photo taking at the desired setting (getting
through a kind of "defeat" mode or whatever). I assume the "thinking
process" about EV is done mentally within say, a few seconds, like
counting one, two, thr
Neither on mine (G4 w/ Netscape 4.79 or Netscape 7.0)
Andre
Pictures don't come up. Using PowerBook w/ Safari
On Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at 09:39 AM, Fred wrote:
http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/v358528/ .
Fred
--
I can't open them either.
In fact, I have tried unsuccessfully to open another of Fred's photos,
of the 85mm prime comparisons. No go.
If you're using Safari, chances are you're using Mac OS 10.x.x.
I'm using Mac OS 9.2.1 and Netscape Communicator.
I don't have a clue as to what is wrong.
I have Fr
A line of PDMLers are waiting with their LX in one hand and a VS1
lens in the other...
Andre
--
You can pick one up a good to mint condition F 70-210 for between $90-$160.
Two weeks ago, on eBay, a LNIB went for $100, a Mint one for $90 and
I just mailed a $61 M.O. for an Exc+ one. I just discovered here
that this is a very fine lens.
Andre
--
Thanks Andre. I wonder if I'm dislexic sometimes. I try and proofread my
posts and missed this one completely! Obviously what I really was looking
for was a comparison between the A70-210/f4 and the F70-210/1:4-5.6 lenses.
Thanks
Pat
I know Pat, I was just making fun of the errors.
The same ha
How does it work? It must give good 110 negs... A pic of your
adaptor would indeed be fun to look at...
Andre
Hehe,
in fact I once have built a K/110 adaptor - I always wanted to post a
picture of this.
Looks funny with the 85 f/1.4 on it!
:-)
Thomas
--
It is not as good as the 24-35 (from what I've read here). I once
had the slightly different M version. It would pic the tone of the
surroundings because of flare. Fresh white snow, taken under the sun
(sun in the back), in a coniferous forest, was clearly greenish.
Pentax soon changed the o
I've heard of the F80-210/3.5-4.5 Zoom
Are you sure such a lens ever existed? K85-210mm/3.5 did, though.
Andre
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