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<p>I just put an M-42 lens with an adapter on my k7 and the shutter released without a problem.</p>

 

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I'll throw in a few comments on the Pentax 10-17 from personal experience.

 

I've found that at 17 the fisheye effect is fairly minimal making it a viable extreme wide angle lens. The distortion isn't really bad as

long as you keep any straight lines in the picture near the centre. Any straight lines near the edge of the picture are very noticable

distored. And as you zoom from 17 to 10 the fisheye effect naturally becomes much greater.

 

In terms of field of view, surprisingly there isn't very much overlap between the 10-17 and the Pentax 12-24. At 17 the field of view

of the 10-17 is a only a little narrower that with the 12-24 set at 12. Probably equivalent to about 14.

<p>Javier,</p>

<p>If you think it's bad needing glasses at your ride old age, I had to get cataract surgery at 45! On the plus side, I now have 20/20 distance vision and only need glasses for reading.</p>

<p>A little online browsing shows you're right, but with a price of $600 it's not surprising!</p>

<p>I believe the opportunity to get a new FA 35 is past. If I'm wrong, I'd love to know where one can be found. Non-buyers remorse may be setting in.</p>

<p>Based on my own quick test, the Sigma 17-70 goes to f3.5 at about 22mm, f4 at 35mm, and f4.5 at about 68mm.</p>

<p>Thanks for all the responses. Apart from the polarizer, I'd like to put a protective filter onto my other lenes that will benefit from one. I'm aware of Hoya and B+W, but are there other brands I should be considering? I'd like top quality, but after splurging on a DA 12-24 there isn't much left in the budget.</p>

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<p>It isn't a mater of using a 49mm filter on a 43mm lens, although that probably wasn't clear from what I wrote. The DA 21 can use either 49mm filters, or you can use a 43mm and screw it into the inside of the lens hood. Because of the unusual design of the lens hood, when a 49mm is installed it blocks the lens hood from being installed. </p>

<p>Apart from the DA 21, my lenses take six different filter diameters. About half use 49mm, but then I also have 77, 72, 67, 58, and 52 so it would be great if "one size fits all."</p>

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Well, after the help I received here regarding the UV filter for my 12-24, I'm back with more filter questions.

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First, the DA 21 Limited. Wondering what others have done regarding whether to go with a 43mm or a 49mm filter? If you went with a 49mm, what did you do about a lens hood? If you went with a 43mm, which one did you find that was thin enough to fit in the lens hood and still have it mount properly?

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I'm looking at getting a circular polarizing filter. Apart from unique issues of the DA 21, is it a good idea to buy the largest filter size I think I'll need and use step down rings to fit other lenses that take a smaller diameter filter? Oh, and which are the best brands that don't cost an arm and a leg but are still high quality?

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And any thoughts about clear vs UV filter to protect a lens?

 

<p>As mentioned above, the DA Limited series is highly regarded. If interested in high quality primes, you may also want to consider the earlier FA Limited series which can also be used on film bodies. The DA Limited series currently consists of the 15, 21, 35 Macro, 40, and 70. The FA Limited series consists of the 31, 43, and 77.</p>

<p>Justin, if you're referring to the mic shown in the YouTube video from Pentax,<br>

IIRC it is made by another company and costs $250 from B&H. Sorry, don't remember the name of the company that makes it.</p>

<p>Weight comparison:</p>

<p>K2000 - 20.8 oz w/lithium batteries<br>

K100DS - 22.8 oz w/battery <br>

K200D - 24.3 oz w/lithium batteries<br>

K7 - 26.5 oz w/battery (according to rumours)<br>

K20D - 28.2 oz w/battery</p>

<p>From the Flicker link posted by Lindy:<br>

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Aperture control in movie mode

 

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Contrast detection and face detection AF in live view and movie mode

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EV compensation during movie mode

 

 

<p>This reminds me of the lead up to new Apple products. Wild speculation, followed by impossible expectations, then disappointment because the product doesn't live up to the impossilbe expectations. I've gotten over waiting with baited breath for new computer announcments, and instead I'm doing if for new camera announcments. The more things change, the more they stay the same...</p>

<p>I was looking forward to a spiritual successor to the *ist D: an nice compact, dual control wheel camera, with benefit of wheather sealing. I'll wait for the acutal specs before jumping to any conclusions.</p>

How credible is the source of these specs?

<p>Jacque,<br>

If you're looking for something in the same range as the kit lens, I recommned you have a look at the recent thread I started:</p>

<p>http://www.photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00TN66</p>

<p>Thanks for all the answers. Lately I've found I'm mostly using my primes when shooting in this range, so the Tamron, DA* or anything else would have to be alot better than the 16-45 to be worth considering.</p>

<p>Pentax - the only brand where having a Limited selection of lenses is a good thing.</p>

<p>Wondering how it compares to what I have, the DA 16-45, and what I don't have, the DA* 16-50.</p>

<p>Well that was a whole lot easier than I expected it to be. Thanks Andrew</p>

<p>Okay, it doesn't speak Chinese but are menus are set to Chinese. I picked it up used and didn't give much thought to it at the time. Can someone tell me either how to reset the camera entirely, or walk me through the menus to where I could change it to English?</p>

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<p>To put the DA 15 Limited in context, it isn't intended to be Pentax's fast wide lens. they have the DA 14 f2.8 for that. I'd never turn down a faster lens, but f2.8 isn't too bad if you need fast. Now have a look at the size and weight numbers below, decide whether you're carrying the lens in your pocket or in a camera bag, and satisfy your LBA! I bought the DA 12-24 the day before the jacked up the prices in Canada, couldn't be happier with it, but I'm still tempted by the small size of the DA 15, to go with the others Limiteds I've got. Now I've just got to find the perfect bag to carry them for a day of shooting.</p>

<p>Pentax DA 14 f2.8<br>

14.8 oz<br>

3.3" x 2.7"</p>

<p>Pentax DA 15 f4 Limited<br>

7.47 oz<br>

2.5 " x 1.58"</p>

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<p>12-24, 35 Limited & 77 Limited?</p>

 

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<p>I should mention I have the opportunity to get one used for $40 USD</p>

<p>I know absolutely NOTHING about filters except that some people think they are essential to protect you lens and some people think they're a waste of money. Assuming for the moment that they aren't a waste of money, would a Hoya Pro-1 Digital HMC UV be a good choice to put on a Pentax DA 12-24?</p>

<p>Too much black on the body. </p>