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Lovely lens - highly recommended:
[url="http://www.opticallimits.com/pentax/618-pentax70f24"]http://www.opticallimits.com/pentax/618-pentax70f24[/url]
One thing I'm marginally confused in reading the verdict is that this lens lies between a 50f2 and a 85f2.8 both of which typically perform very well (esp when you get into the $600 price range). Add to that this is an crop frame lens do you really find this lens to be uniquely good for a relatively slow lens ?
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Very interesting. This is one of my favorit lenses. I couldn´t imagine resulotion was so high, but what I really like with this lens is how it handles contrasts with perfekt skin tones and brilliant colours.
Another interesting pentax lens is the 100/2.8 macro WR. Will it be tested?
Göran
You2,
I believe Yvon Bourque tested the DA 70mm and confirmed it functions well on 135 film. Many of Pentax's "DA" lenses are actually full frame.
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Lovely lens - highly recommended:
[url="http://www.opticallimits.com/pentax/618-pentax70f24"]http://www.opticallimits.com/pentax/618-pentax70f24[/url]
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Pentax looking really good..!
Why are the resolution scales different for the K5 (up to 2750) and Nikon D7000 (up to 2900)? I thought they used the same sensor. That doesn't result in same resolution (scales)..?
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[quote name='IanCD' timestamp='1304804875' post='8121']
Pentax looking really good..!
Why are the resolution scales different for the K5 (up to 2750) and Nikon D7000 (up to 2900)? I thought they used the same sensor. That doesn't result in same resolution (scales)..?
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I suppose because the K5 has a stronger AA filter than the D7000 thus the slightly lower resolving power...
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Nice lens
I'm still waiting for Pentax to make mirrorless cameras to have very compact systems with the pancake lenses
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[quote name='youpii' timestamp='1304818092' post='8124']
Nice lens
I'm still waiting for Pentax to make mirrorless cameras to have very compact systems with the pancake lenses
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Pancakes for mirror less are harder than for DSLR. On a DSLR you have between 1 and 2 cm extra distance between the mounting flange of the cam and the sensor. That helps keeping light rays less angled while the lenses are still small.
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05-08-2011, 08:51 PM
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[quote name='joachim' timestamp='1304842363' post='8125']
Pancakes for mirror less are harder than for DSLR. On a DSLR you have between 1 and 2 cm extra distance between the mounting flange of the cam and the sensor. That helps keeping light rays less angled while the lenses are still small.
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And... "the" pancake lenses as a result will not just fit on a camera without that mirror box. Just like with micro 4/3rds and 4/3rds lenses and Sony A-mount lenses on NEX, you need an "extension tube" adapter which makes the camera just as deep again.
BTW, the distance between flange and sensor usually is about 4cm.