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Pentax Lenses Da
Pentax Lenses Da
Pentax DA 50-200mm lens. Is it good?
I have an *ist dl and I’m looking for a good zoom lens. This one is only $250 and I think there’s a mail in rebate. I know pentax makes really nice lenses. I just want to know what other people think of it and if there might be a better alternative. I’m not a pro photographer, I’m a student and I do it mostly as a hobby, so I don’t have much money to spend.
A zoom lens is a trade off. You gain convenience, but you lose some photographic quality. The best I can say is that unless you are a professional photographer and trying to market your pictures, GO FOR IT!
Pentax has been incredible since long before I had my first one in 1967. If I had a “druther,” I druther have Pentax lenses than Tamron or Sigma. I can’t speak too much for Sigma, the ones that I have used have not impressed me. Tamron used to be pure junk, but they have improved a lot. Cheaper zooms are more likely to wobble sooner (that is the front of the lens might wobble after a while) and worse, they don’t hold their position in the zoom, they can slide easily back and forth. This does not happen immediately, it happens with age and use. I do have one lesser brand zoom that actually has a zoom lock on it and I like that.
If you want two zooms that will do most of your work, go with a 28-75 (or somewhere close) and a 75 (or 70) – 150.
Probably y ou can buy those lenses used, even the 50-200 from www.KEH.com and if you get the EX, EX+, you can’t go wrong. I have been buying from them for eons and the worst thing I can say about them is that they have also given me more than what I expected to get.
The Imaging Resource at PMA 2007: Pentax DA* lenses and 645
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Pentax P-DA J 16-45mm F4.0 ED/AL PENTAX SMCP-DA — Add the extreme wide angle range to your PENTAX film-based or digital SLR camera, with this superb quality lens. Includes a lens hood to minimize flare and ghost images Filter / lens cap diameter – 67mm… |
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Precision Design 7 Piece Optical Lens and Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit with Brush, Microfiber Cloth, Fluid & Tissue + Hurricane Blower for Pentax K20D, K200D, K2000, K10D, K100D, K110D, K-7, K-X DSLR It’s obvious that the cleaner the lens, the sharper your pictures will be. Dirt, dust, and fingerprints will degrade the image quality of even the finest optics. However, it’s important to avoid using incorrect cleaning materials which can permanently damage your photo equipment. Used properly, the cleaning supplies in this kit are certified safe for use on your valuable digital and film photo-equ… |
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DA 40MM F2.8 LIMIED LENS $499.99 PENTAX DA 40MM F2.8 LIMIED LENSUltra-compact pancake design weighs just 3.2 ounces and is just over 1/2 in lengthOffers exceptional high-contrast, high-resolution optics with minimal aberrationsAllows instant switching from autofocus to manual focus operationEnclosed lens hood minimizes flare and ghost imagesFocal length is equivalent to 60mm in the 35mm formatSpecifically developed for Pentax dig… |
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PENTAX 21870 DA 50-200MM F/45.6 AL WEATHER-RESISTANT LENS $333.88 PENTAX 21870 DA 50-200MM F/45.6 AL WEATHER-RESISTANT LENSMEDIUM RANGE; 4X TELEPHOTO ZOOM; CATCHES MEDIUM TO LONG DISTANCE OBJECTS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN; WEATHER RESISTANT FOR DAMP, INCLEMENT CONDITIONS… |
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DA 17-70mm f4 AL (IF) SDM Super Wide-Angle Auto Focus Zoom Lens $599.99 PENTAX SMC DA 17-70MM SDM ZOOMLENS NIC SDM ZOOM LENSFocal length range from 26mm wide angle to 107mm telephoto in the 35mm formatSDM system driven by a built-in supersonic motor, offers exceptionally smooth, quiet auto focusSP coating protects the exposed lens elements and repels dust, water and greaseQuick-shift Focus System allows instant switching from auto to manual focus IF optical design eli… |
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Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black) $1,249.00 16.3-megapixel CMOS sensor; 80-12800 ISO range with improved noise performance Kit includes 18-55mm lens Widescreen 1080p HD video at 25 FPS, with sound via built-in or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack 6-7fps captures fast action shots; 11-point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system with dedicated AF assist lamp and light wavelength sensor Large 3-inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution; fully weather-… |
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Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens $449.95 The Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f1.4 lens has a fully automatic diaphragm. At 1.5 inches long and weighing just 7.8 ounces, you can take this 50mm fixed focal length lens with you everywhere. You can use this lens with all Pentax SLR cameras, but the AF system only works with Pentax AF cameras. … |
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Pentax 21987 DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Lens for Pentax Digital SLR cameras $219.95 Fast f2.4 ApertureLightweight designLens coated to repel dust water greaseAspherical lens for best image qualityEquivalent to 53.5mm in 35mm formatDesigned for Pentax digital SLR cameras… |
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Pentax Da 18-55Mm Lens $38.00 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens is a standard zoom lens for the Pentax K mount. It is often sold as a kit lens with Pentax digital SLR cameras and has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27-82.5mm. A single-lens reflex (SLR) camera is a camera that typically use… |
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Pentax Da 40Mm Limited Lens $38.00 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The SMC Pentax-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited lens is a pancake lens for the Pentax K mount. At only 0.6 in (15 mm) long, it is the smallest lens currently made by Pentax. The lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 60mm; it is part of the Limited series of high-performance com… |
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