Re: *ist released in Australia

2003-05-27 Thread Peter Jesser
If it was possible, an Australian could probably perfect it. We're like that. :) From: Peter Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *ist released in Australia Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 09:30:07 -0400 So sometime in the future you expect steam power

Re: Teleconverter Question

2003-05-30 Thread Peter Jesser
I presume you are going to use this lens with bellows for macro work? You would probably be better off just using the 50 mm and bellows. A 2x teleconverter will turn your 50 mm lens into a 100 mm lens but it will not be a macro and the image quality will inevitably decline. It is the flat field

Makinon 300mm f4

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Jesser
Has anyone had any hands on experience with the Makinon 300mm f4? What would one in good condition be worth ($US)? Peter _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junk

Re; New Thread - Air Travel and film

2003-02-03 Thread Peter Jesser
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Sigma 70-210 f3.5-4.5 APO

2001-02-09 Thread Peter Jesser
Does anyone have any 'hands on' experience with the Sigma 70-210 f3.5-4.5 APO. I am interested in evaluations of resolution at the long end, opinions of general capability of the lens, etc. Thanks. _ Get Your Private, Free E

Takumar 200 f.35 pre-set

2001-10-29 Thread Peter Jesser
aperature could be useful as I do some of my photography in low light conditions. Any advice based on experience with these lenses would be appreciated. Peter Jesser Brisbane, Australia _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http

Re: Used Pentax gear in Oz

2001-11-12 Thread Peter Jesser
2 for $150 (BBAR coating etc). It was in excellent condition too. I thought it was a reasonable buy, but everyone probably thinks that about their first 300 mm lens :-) I have found it to be sharp enough. Peter Jesser Brisbane, Aust

Tamron 300mm f5.6, 58mm filter

2001-05-22 Thread Peter Jesser
I have just acquired a Tamron 300mm f5.6, 58mm filter thread in an M42 mount. Cost was the equivalent of $78 US. It appears to be in perfect condition. I am just waiting on a bayonet adapter so I can use it. The only info I could find on the web says it is sharp. Does anyone have any experienc

Terrorists, war, revenge, etc

2001-09-13 Thread Peter Jesser
It is hardly necessary to say what a terrible event the world has witnessed in the United States. I can understand the reaction of those who would like instant action against the prime suspects or those who harbor them. I can understand those who argue aginst war as well. As one who has studied

RE: Tokina SL 400 mm f5.6

2001-09-15 Thread Peter Jesser
argain the price down even more! > >John Coyle >Brisbane, Australia > > >On Sunday, September 16, 2001 9:46 AM, Peter Jesser >[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >wrote: > > Has anyone had one of these? Got any thoughts on it? > > > > Peter >- >This message is fr

RE: MX mirror lock up

2001-09-26 Thread Peter Jesser
I have an original promotional brochure that Pentax used with the MX. It explains that mirror lock up was not provided because the MX has an air-damped mirror shock absorption system that reduces the vibrations to a level below what might normally be expected. They provide a vibration comparis

Re: Pentax screwmount-to-K ... Can Anybody Help??

2001-09-30 Thread Peter Jesser
Mike The only thing I would add to the other advice is that I dismantle the little "spring clip thingy" and use the adapter without it. I find that the friction holding the adapter to the lens is greater than that between the adapter and the camera body, so the adapter stays on the lens and de

Re: right eye (was MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.)

2001-10-04 Thread Peter Jesser
t has the edge. Peter Jesser Brisbane, Australia >From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: right eye (was MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.) >Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 21:34:43 -0600 > >- Original

RE: Australian Pentax Market Penetration

2002-01-31 Thread Peter Jesser
helf would have made the choice for them and clinched the deal. Peter Jesser Brisbane, Australia >From: John Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: Australian Pentax Market Pene