Pics from a newbie - Page 15

Rocket · 3rd August 2012, 10:09

If you want to use your old lenses get a pentax. They have used the k mount since 1975 and all lenses since then fit. Pre 75 you can get an adapter.

As for a darkroom, mine was boots the chemist but I really enjoy using the PC. I only had a slr for a few years in the 90's and then got my Pentax dslr as a Christmas pressy 2 years ago so I have only really been keen for a couple of years.

coolcat · 3rd August 2012, 10:09

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Yours is bigger than mine Jeff !!!!

Gutted ....

It makes up for inadequacies in other areas

Rocket · 3rd August 2012, 10:24

I too am envious of Jeff's whopper.

Gate Keeper · 3rd August 2012, 10:32

Mine is only a little smaller I think

coolcat · 3rd August 2012, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Mine is only a little smaller I think

It's not the size, it's what you do with it Guys

Or so I'm told!!!

Rocket · 3rd August 2012, 12:20

I have been thinking about getting a new lens, it may be for christmas but no harm thinking ahead. As ever cost is paramount and at the moment I am thinking of two in particular.

A Tamron or Pentax 18-250 macro (same lens near enough) for every day use and the only lens you need to take. This sort of goes against my ethos of using only primes but it would be dammed handy for days out etc. Review here of the canon version. As I said a jack of all trades.http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/293-...report--review

A Tamron 90mm Macro. I think this more likely as it fits my style and my views on lenses. http://www.photozone.de/pentax/362-t...-macro-pentax-

I would be able to use the camera and the 90mm along with a nice Pentax autofocus 35mm (which is pretty small) I have and I would be covered pretty well. I don't shoot a lot at long focal lengths and do have some old Takumar manuals at 135mm and 200mm.

It would be nice to have a bagfull of primes, maybe 8 or 9 at 500-1500 quid a piece.

coolcat · 3rd August 2012, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket

I have been thinking about getting a new lens, it may be for christmas but no harm thinking ahead. As ever cost is paramount and at the moment I am thinking of two in particular.

A Tamron or Pentax 18-250 macro (same lens near enough) for every day use and the only lens you need to take. This sort of goes against my ethos of using only primes but it would be dammed handy for days out etc. Review here of the canon version. As I said a jack of all trades.http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/293-...report--review

A Tamron 90mm Macro. I think this more likely as it fits my style and my views on lenses. http://www.photozone.de/pentax/362-t...-macro-pentax-

I would be able to use the camera and the 90mm along with a nice Pentax autofocus 35mm (which is pretty small) I have and I would be covered pretty well. I don't shoot a lot at long focal lengths and do have some old Takumar manuals at 135mm and 200mm.

It would be nice to have a bagfull of primes, maybe 8 or 9 at 500-1500 quid a piece.

Remember, a lens is for life not just for Christmas

coolcat · 3rd August 2012, 12:26

Talking of primes, what I would do for a 500mm 2.8

Rocket · 6th August 2012, 12:43

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Talking of primes, what I would do for a 500mm 2.8

Not quite as good as the one you mention but just took this with my 200mm Tele-Takumar 1:5.6

Gate Keeper · 6th August 2012, 21:05

I have to say Paul that for an amateur your photos look as though you are a professional and I suspect you know much more than you let on

3rd August 2012, 10:09	#141
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	If you want to use your old lenses get a pentax. They have used the k mount since 1975 and all lenses since then fit. Pre 75 you can get an adapter. As for a darkroom, mine was boots the chemist but I really enjoy using the PC. I only had a slr for a few years in the 90's and then got my Pentax dslr as a Christmas pressy 2 years ago so I have only really been keen for a couple of years. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

3rd August 2012, 10:24	#143
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	I too am envious of Jeff's whopper. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

3rd August 2012, 12:20	#146
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	I have been thinking about getting a new lens, it may be for christmas but no harm thinking ahead. As ever cost is paramount and at the moment I am thinking of two in particular. A Tamron or Pentax 18-250 macro (same lens near enough) for every day use and the only lens you need to take. This sort of goes against my ethos of using only primes but it would be dammed handy for days out etc. Review here of the canon version. As I said a jack of all trades.http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/293-...report--review A Tamron 90mm Macro. I think this more likely as it fits my style and my views on lenses. http://www.photozone.de/pentax/362-t...-macro-pentax- I would be able to use the camera and the 90mm along with a nice Pentax autofocus 35mm (which is pretty small) I have and I would be covered pretty well. I don't shoot a lot at long focal lengths and do have some old Takumar manuals at 135mm and 200mm. It would be nice to have a bagfull of primes, maybe 8 or 9 at 500-1500 quid a piece. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

3rd August 2012, 12:26	#148
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,317 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Talking of primes, what I would do for a 500mm 2.8 __________________ Jeff.

6th August 2012, 21:05	#150
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,161 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I have to say Paul that for an amateur your photos look as though you are a professional and I suspect you know much more than you let on