Hi..i just want to ask if pentax smc P-A 200mm F2.8 ED will fit on k10D and what does it mean by manual focus with automatic aperture.

Yes it would. Most of my workhorses are manual focus A lenses (see this thread (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=7735)). You will focus manually but will have full auto exposure capability.

Thank you sir bong..how much would it cost to purchase this lens and do i need some converter to mount some manual lenses

Thank you sir bong..how much would it cost to purchase this lens and do i need some converter to mount some manual lenses

Yikes! Last ebay auction I saw was upwards of 800USD.:RedEye: You don't need a converter if it is in K-mount. All Pentax dslrs will work with all k-mount lenses without the need for converters.

Check out this one at ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SMC-Pentax-A-2-8-200mm-ED-Pentax-K_W0QQitemZ260159548467QQihZ016QQcategoryZ4688QQss PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Nols

Thank you sir bong..how much would it cost to purchase this lens and do i need some converter to mount some manual lenses

Oh...I thought you had one (ako sana hihiram...)! :Grin:

That is one rare item and as Nols mentioned, very expensive. You may have better luck acquiring the new DA* 50-135/2.8 for your K10D (it could even be cheaper as well).

Thanks folks.. maybe you can advice me where to find some old pentax lenses. BTW i really appreciated how you respond on my query. Thank you very much..
:)

Pentax masters, what can you say about the Sigma 70-300mm macro lens? is it a good option as zoom lens for a K10D?

Thanks folks.. maybe you can advice me where to find some old pentax lenses. BTW i really appreciated how you respond on my query. Thank you very much..
:)

Am not sure where in Davao to look, but here in Metro Manila, Hidalgo (Quiapo) is basically the only place to go. Willing to buy online? Check out the following places:

The used section of Adorama (http://www.adorama.com).
KEH.com (http://www.keh.com) is the traditional place to look for used stuff (Georgia USA)

Ebay stores to keep your eye on:

K-Mount Treasures (http://stores.ebay.com/K-Mount-Treasures_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm ) (expensive but beautiful stuff)
The Pentax Penthouse (http://stores.ebay.com/The-Pentax-penthouse_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm )
Henry's (http://stores.ebay.com/henrys-com_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm) (Canada) seasonal...right now they mostly have new stuff

Pentax masters, what can you say about the Sigma 70-300mm macro lens? is it a good option as zoom lens for a K10D?

Of course...that would work. Nols got one so he should have specific info re that particular model. Sigma has a reputation for bad quality control though (see the Sigma thread) so that always haunts me. I owned a Sigma 55-200 then (got lucky it was not a bad copy) Franz eventually bought from me....

yup, I heard that concern! 1 advise really is to bring your cam with you for testing if you gonna buy one. I think the lens is cheap & I've read good feedbacks about this. Hope to hear one from sir Nols!

BTW, are lenses purchased online are in good quality? How can we check the performance of these lense purchased online?

BTW, are lenses purchased online are in good quality? How can we check the performance of these lense purchased online?

At KEH and those Ebay stores I've mentioned, they usually tend to underrate the items. I bought a lens from KEH rated EX and it arrived LN (like new)! I've seen items rated BGN (bargain) arriving in very good condition. Definitely different from how we would rate our own equipment ("slightly used" HAH!?!!).

How about screwmounts..what does it mean?

How about screwmounts..what does it mean?

Screwmounts (a.k.a. M42 mounts) were lenses made by Pentax before 1975. They came with the original Asahiflex and later Spotmatics which were the granddaddies of modern Pentaxes. They happily work with DSLRs as well. See the Manual Lens (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=7735) thread for some of our stories. To work on the K-mount, they would require an adapter:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1248/1369977753_710ee34284.jpg
Pepost from the Manual Lens thread: my Takumar 28/3.5 screwmount lens with a Canon P adapter (left) and the Pentax K-mount adapter (right). For our purposes, we need the K-Mount adapter to mount an M42 lens on Pentax DSLRs. Go figure what the "P" stands for...

Oh speaking of Davao...there are two items in EBay.ph which are located there...

SMCP A 50/2
http://www.ebay.ph/viItem?ItemId=330165790002

CPC Phase 2 28-50/3.5-5-6
http://www.ebay.ph/viItem?ItemId=330165827023

Franz bought from that seller already so it seems okay.

One more thing, CPC Phase 2 seems to be a subsidiary of Pentax at one time (see here (http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/_non-SMC/index.html)) either supplying lenses for Pentax (OEM?) or however/whatever. Anyway, that lens is the same as the SMCP M 28-50/3.5-5.6 (here (http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/short/M28-50f3.5-4.5.html)) but without the SMC.

Thought you might be interested. :)

we're only on the second page of this thread and kent is already asking about screwmounts!!! what a relief that he's in davao. once he's in manila, our supply of old manual lenses might deplete drastically.
:Grin::Grin::Grin:

wahaha..how i wish i could go to manila and go "shopping"..hehe.. does these screwmounts bundled with adaptor?
:)

Nope, not all screwmount junkies are necessarily Pentax K-mount users, the M42 mount was also compatible with other brands as well during its time (i.e., Praktica, Fujica, to name a few). My other adapter allows me to use my Pentax screwmount with my Canon manual focus cameras. The K-mount adapter cost about P700-800.

Oh, if you do search that online, be sure to buy orig Pentax adapters and not third party made ones. The reason being is that some third party made adapters extend outside the camera body making it sort of an extension tube and in the process, you lose infinity focus (you do gain some macro capability though...).

Pentax masters, what can you say about the Sigma 70-300mm macro lens? is it a good option as zoom lens for a K10D?

I got the 70-300mm APO Macro Super version (I think the APO DG is newer) used from KEH. The zoom ring is a bit sticky but atleast there's no zoom creep. I like the colors I get from this lens. Others prefer the Tamron version - supposedly sharper at the 300mm end but I quite satisfied with mine. Basically, I use this for critter and airplane shots (hardly use the macro).

It is a bit heavy. If you're looking for a good alternative then the Pentax DA 50-200mm is another great choice - small, light, and great colors.

One pic at 300mm (cropped):
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/NolsP/Balloon%20Festival/IMGP5194red.jpg

If you're going to order a new one(Sigma) from JTPhoto, there's a 1-month waiting time as they don't stock lenses in Pentax mount. Good luck on your purchase.:)
Nols

Thanks for the info sir Nols! As compared to the Pentax 50-200mm, it seems Sigma lens has more zoom, has macro feature, & much cheaper.

don't know where to post this, this thread I guess is good enough... where can I get close up filters? HOw much for a set of +1,+2,+4 and a +10? I saw a set on fleabay for Php470 but with shipping and duties and taxes, it'll cost around 1k+...

don't know where to post this, this thread I guess is good enough... where can I get close up filters? HOw much for a set of +1,+2,+4 and a +10? I saw a set on fleabay for Php470 but with shipping and duties and taxes, it'll cost around 1k+...

idol, i got my cokin closeup filter from island photo in makati years ago. check them out.
joey

hmmm... for how much? I'll check them out nga:)

OT: Someone is asking me for a portfolio, but her boss is biased cause my cam is 6mp... he doesn't accept anything less than 10mp daw... what a maroon...

@franz: try to call them first... here's island photo's #'s 818-1788, 892-6007

i'm also interested to know their prices...

don't know where to post this, this thread I guess is good enough... where can I get close up filters? HOw much for a set of +1,+2,+4 and a +10? I saw a set on fleabay for Php470 but with shipping and duties and taxes, it'll cost around 1k+...

Franz, while using Larry's SMCP DA 18-55 last Saturday, I realized that its close focusing capability of .25m is as good as it gets. That is as good as my SMCP A 35-70/4. Only real macro lenses can focus closer (DFA 50: .2m).

@Bong: the DA 18-55 and the M 50 are good close up lenses, what I'm looking to get are the intricate details... hmmm... sort of in between macro and microscopic photography hehe...

@Bong: the DA 18-55 and the M 50 are good close up lenses, what I'm looking to get are the intricate details... hmmm... sort of in between macro and microscopic photography hehe...

Macro lenses are the best for this purpose Pentax has 50, 100 and 200mm real macro lenses.
I hardly use high magnification close up lens filters because the quality is not that good.
If you want extreme magnification you an attach your macro lens to a bellows unit,

@victor: I know... problem is, my bosses don't so they won't give me the funds to acquire a proper Macro lens! Haha... BTW, your macro shots are awesome!:)

@victor: I know... problem is, my bosses don't so they won't give me the funds to acquire a proper Macro lens! Haha... BTW, your macro shots are awesome!:)

@franz, thanks
You can burrow my bellows if you want,I just don't know if it will work for k10D it's a manual lens

@victor: I'm using a K100D, will it work? I use manual lenses almost 75% of the time anyway...:) Will you really let me borrow your bellows unit?:)

@victor: I'm using a K100D, will it work? I use manual lenses almost 75% of the time anyway...:) Will you really let me borrow your bellows unit?:)
naman!
for a bellows setup you need a continous light source of at least 25watts with reflector,although an additional eZcube will make it more perfect.
and a manual cable release.
just be careful because dust can easliy set in because unlike other lenses the front of the lens barrel is open, I've never tried this on digital.With my Pentax LX the outcome is fantastic.

@victor: naman what? hehe... hmmm... a reflector I've got, a manual cable release I've got... eZcube? light source? a lamp perchance?

sure!let's talk about it,I'm available on weekends,just pm me
it's a reflector with a light bulb attached, eZcube is similar to a light tent, this assures that light is evenly distributed and eliminates unwanted reflections from your subject.

@victor: thanks thanks! I read somewhere your office is in Greenhills, I work in Ortigas... weekends kasi, I'm usually ut of town... basta, we can talk about it anyway... thanks again!:)

just PM me Franz I also want to see it's output on digital
It's a Pentax Auto bellows A 100 F4

Sir bong, i was taking a night shots and indoors with flourecent light lit and it seems the flash was targeted on the center.. can you advice me on its proper exposure. i set the k10d on Av.. does this Av good for night and indoor shots? or do we need bigger aperture lenses for these?

Sir bong, i was taking a night shots and indoors with flourecent light lit and it seems the flash was targeted on the center.. can you advice me on its proper exposure. i set the k10d on Av.. does this Av good for night and indoor shots? or do we need bigger aperture lenses for these?

What were you taking a photo of? Do I assume you're using the built-in flash?

Night shots, available light and flash photography are addressed differently. Any mode (Av, Tv, etc.) can be used depending on the outcome you expect. For starters, night shots and available light photography assumes you want to capture the ambient lighting of the scene. In which case you may not need the flash at all (except maybe for fill). Generally flash photography kills the ambient lighting leaving you with a stark paparazzi photo unless you have something robust like an external flash.

Av mode is the setting where you decide on the aperture and the camera selects the shutter speed for you. That would work, except you have to watch your numbers that it does not dive down ridiculously lower than what your anti-shake can handle. A large aperture helps but given the selectable ISO and your K10D's anti-shake, it may be a relative thing.

Broad answers, but then we would need more specifics if your want more details :Grin:

Yup sir, i was using buit in flash..as i was taking a shot with flash on and distanced myself approx 1.5meters with the subject, the shot was good. i think i distanced myself very closely with the subject thats why it kills the ambient lighting. Is it?

Oh okay, you can only improve so much that shot using the built-in flash. For one thing you cannot aim the flash anywhere else except straight on. I think what you envision are shots that uses an external flash (see how Joey wields his K10D and his 540 flash in this thread (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=8459) ...yup almost all the shots taken in that thread had a flash).

Suggest that until you get around to acquiring a AF360FGZ or AF540FGZ flash, work on available light photography saving that built in flash for desperate measures.

That's about the only time I ever use that by itself. :Grin:

Btw, have you seen those ebay.ph lenses located in Davao?

Yes sir..i was drooling on it..hehe..a bit pricey for me..i'll scout more store on the net..are old pentax lenses are hard to find in hidalgo ?

A cheaper alternative to orig Pentax flashes is the Sigma 530 something (new model...I haven't really kept track of it). There's a thread on that somewhere.

Hidalgo? They come and go. Usually, when we go there on a hunt, you have money ready so you'd be able to grab a lens when you see it. They could be anywhere as low as P500 to P7000 (oddly enough the price is directly proportional to length of the lens...). I would PM you a direct means of contacting me so we can have a link when the time comes. Franz is due to visit Davao soon so we have a courier just in case (binolunteer si Franz...).

You have to be awfully 'nice' to us up here since we usually cut each other's throat to get a lens ... :D

thats great news sir..and the last part..i'll keep that on my mind..hehe

Hehehe... :Grin:

Anyway, will keep in touch. A group will be in the neighborhood of Quiapo/Hidalgo this coming Saturday.

Hehehe... :Grin:

Anyway, will keep in touch. A group will be in the neighborhood of Quiapo/Hidalgo this coming Saturday.

Oi! Can I join you this Saturday?
Nols

@Bong: Haha... binolunteer? Whatta word! hehe:)

@Kent: I'll be in Davao next month, you can ask the group going to Hidalgo to look for stuff for you and I'll gladly bring it to Davao:)

@Bong: Haha... binolunteer? Whatta word! hehe:)

@Kent: I'll be in Davao next month, you can ask the group going to Hidalgo to look for stuff for you and I'll gladly bring it to Davao:)

that is IF there will still be stuff left over for kent. that's a big IF.:Grin:

Yun lang hehehe... (trans: just that!):)

im sure there are lenses waiting for me..hehe..so how long you will be staying here in davao sir franz?

Somebody talking about a Tamron 18-250 rebadged as a Pentax. What do you guys think? Also, where'd the rumors thread go? :)

Somebody talking about a Tamron 18-250 rebadged as a Pentax. What do you guys think? Also, where'd the rumors thread go? :)

There is? Where? :Grin:

It is a not so hidden secret that the old FA 28-105/4-5.6 IF (http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/short/FA28-105f4-5.6-ii.html) & FA 28-200/3.8-5.6 IF (http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/short/FA28-200f3.8-5.6.html) were made by Tamron (my walk around lens happened to be the 28-105 version) so they could do it again. Although I wouldn't know how that would figure into Pentax's new relationship with Tokina.

im sure there are lenses waiting for me..hehe..so how long you will be staying here in davao sir franz?

Maybe just overnight Kent, probably arrive in the morning then leave the following morning... if you're available when I'm there, maybe we can meet up, talk a little shop, do a little shooting eh?:)

Sure sir..im looking forward to that..when will you be coming here in davao

Noob here
Is there a bang for the buck macro lense for k10d thanks

None really, if you mean 'good & cheap,' macro lenses tend to cost a bit more. Third party lens prices (Sigma & Tamron) isn't too far from Pentax macro lenses'. I'm talking about brand new though; the real deal with Pentax is you could get a hold of old manual focus lenses which would happily work with the K10D.

Post the question to Pastor Joey (josephnoelreyes) and ask him how much he got his SMCP M 50/4 Macro...

Re Pentax Macro Photography
I'm going to lend my Pentax Autobellows A lens to Franz, we'll see if it will work with digital cameras

Re Pentax Macro Photography
I'm going to lend my Pentax Autobellows A lens to Franz, we'll see if it will work with digital cameras

yes doc, it will. when? would like to practice. thanks.

Really? I've never tried it with my k10D, he told me he's going to buy it if the results are ok he he he
I'm going to meet him next week
I've included this in my garage sale last February, but only Franz was interested, it's fully manual, lucky for him I don't go for manual lenses
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/1449280201_9e12d18402.jpg

Really? I've never tried it with my k10D, he told me he's going to buy it if the results are ok he he he
I'm going to meet him next week

doc, you're lending him two things, right? the lens, AND the bellows itself? if it's pentax, it'll work on digital.

Yup, but he also wants my Pentax SMC A 1.2mm he he he

1.2! woohoo! haha...

You're right Doc, the bellows looks great!

What are these bellows, and what are they for? :-?

Post the question to Pastor Joey (josephnoelreyes) and ask him how much he got his SMCP M 50/4 Macro...

would like to know this too...

how much Ptr. Joey? spill it out :Grin:

would like to know this too...

how much Ptr. Joey? spill it out :Grin:

eight hundred pesos. smcp m50/4 macro.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1214/986839556_5d0e84aa55.jpg

eight hundred pesos. smcp m50/4 macro.

Sir Saan po... need it din kasi :(

got it in quiapo. sorry bro. no more na.

Re: Telephoto lenses for K10D
Quote:
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would like to know this too...

how much Ptr. Joey? spill it out :Grin:

eight hundred pesos. smcp m50/4 macro.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1214/986839556_5d0e84aa55.jpg

wow!murang mura kinis pa! drool...kso ubas n s quiapo :Mad:

eight hundred pesos. smcp m50/4 macro.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1214/986839556_5d0e84aa55.jpg

what a steal! :)

i've the same macro lens as yours Pastor Joey :Grin:

Somebody talking about a Tamron 18-250 rebadged as a Pentax. What do you guys think? Also, where'd the rumors thread go? :)

@Alan! It's on the Pentax website (here (http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_details/camera_lens--smc_DA_18-250mm_f.2F.3.5-6.3_ED_AL%28IF%29/reqID--10270314/subsection--Digital_35mm_zoom)). This is a great lens for those who'd like to have one lens that almost covers all ranges.

This morning I saw a Tokina 80-200mm AF Pentax mount in one of the camera shops in Gonzalo Puyat, the lenses in Arlegui are so old I didn't bother to ask.
I'm so glad I didn't sell my Pentax FA 50mm 2.8Macro,specially now that old lenses are in

This morning I saw a Tokina 80-200mm AF Pentax mount in one of the camera shops in Gonzalo Puyat, the lenses in Arlegui are so old I didn't bother to ask.
I'm so glad I didn't sell my Pentax FA 50mm 2.8Macro,specially now that old lenses are in

Is that the ATX Pro f/2.8 version? How much?

I don't know, he just told me that it is already reserved for somebody he is wondering why a lot of people are looking for Pentax lenses these past few weeks, he he he.

Pentax lenses are getting much harder to get nowadays... I hope stocks go up now that sellers know that Pentax is getting back on its feet again...

doc vic, have you gone through your baul na?

joey

I was like you way back in 1992,looking for Pentax lenses here and abroad, the only difference then is solo ko ang mundo, nobody wants Pentax at that time except me,btw I also saw small camera shops in some provinces of Japan selling old Pentax manual lenses.

doc vic, have you gone through your baul na?

joey
so far it's only the SMC FA 50mm 1.7

Doc... I told you I'll just go to your house and look for the lenses myself!:)

Doc... I told you I'll just go to your house and look for the lenses myself!:)


sama ako! sama ako!

Ganun?ha ha ha
btw, The Manila Ocean Park will open this December get ready with your macro and wide angle lenses guys

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD (http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/tamron_70300_456_pentax/index.htm)

Kasya ba to sa K10d thanks

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD (http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/tamron_70300_456_pentax/index.htm)

Kasya ba to sa K10d thanks

Yes. If its a K-Mount it fits. Noli P. & Maurene here has that lens.

Yes. If its a K-Mount it fits. Noli P. & Maurene here has that lens.mine is a tamron af 75-300mm ld:):)

Yes. If its a K-Mount it fits. Noli P. & Maurene here has that lens.

Nope, I have the Sigma 70-300 APO Macro Super (minus the hood).:)
Nols