A quick gear roll call for my K-5 as at 29 May 2011.
2 additions: the Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 and a knock-off vertical grip for the K-5 body.
I was very reluctant prior to purchasing the vertical grip due to the extra weight. To my surprise, it actually makes holding the camera feel lighter. The vertical grip for portraits is also a big hit, as well as the ability to use AA batteries if necessary.
Overall, the gear covers from 8mm to 300mm except 17mm which I now call "Stupid Seventeen". In equivalent term: 12mm to 456mm, except 26mm. Or in PnS term: 37.5X zoom gear.
There are 4 zooms and 2 primes. The heaviest is 770g (Sigma 50-150 f2.8) and lightest is 215g (35mm ltd).
I almost exclusively use the Tamron SP 90mm macro with the 2X teleconverter so effectively it's a 180mm f5.0 macro lens. As a result, the combo has the heaviest working weight - feels heavier than the Sigma 50-150.
First row, from left:
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM (the tourist's dream)
Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 macro with Tamron 2X teleconverter and Adaptall2-PK/A adapter (dedicated macro lens)
Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 EX DC HSM (the portrait lens)
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 (safari lens)
Second row, from left:
smc Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (use it when it rains)
Pentax K-5 body with knock-off vertical grip
smc Pentax DA 35mm f2.8 macro Limited (the every day lens)
Tags: DSLR Fujifilm FinePix F20 Gear Pentax K-5 Point and Shoot SMC PENTAX DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM II Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2 Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 macro (52B) smc PENTAX DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited London United Kingdom GB
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Camera: Pentax K-5
Lens:Sigma 8-16mm f4.5-5.6
Lighting: bright afternoon
Post-processing: Developed with Adobe Lightroom. Post processed with Adobe Photoshop. HDR with Photomatix Pro.
Tags: Architecture Building DSLR High Dynamic Range (HDR) Pentax K-5 Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra Wide London United Kingdom GB
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A quick gear roll call for my K-5 as at 29 May 2011.
2 additions: the Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 and a knock-off vertical grip for the K-5 body.
I was very reluctant prior to purchasing the vertical grip due to the extra weight. To my surprise, it actually makes holding the camera feel lighter. The vertical grip for portraits is also a big hit, as well as the ability to use AA batteries if necessary.
Overall, the gear covers from 8mm to 300mm except 17mm which I now call "Stupid Seventeen". In equivalent term: 12mm to 456mm, except 26mm. Or in PnS term: 37.5X zoom gear.
There are 4 zooms and 2 primes. The heaviest is 770g (Sigma 50-150 f2.8) and lightest is 215g (35mm ltd).
I almost exclusively use the Tamron SP 90mm macro with the 2X teleconverter so effectively it's a 180mm f5.0 macro lens. As a result, the combo has the heaviest working weight - feels heavier than the Sigma 50-150.
First row, from left:
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM (the tourist's dream)
Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 macro with Tamron 2X teleconverter and Adaptall2-PK/A adapter (dedicated macro lens)
Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 EX DC HSM (the portrait lens)
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 (safari lens)
Second row, from left:
smc Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (use it when it rains)
Pentax K-5 body with knock-off vertical grip
smc Pentax DA 35mm f2.8 macro Limited (the every day lens)
Tags: DSLR Fujifilm FinePix F20 Gear Pentax K-5 Point and Shoot SMC PENTAX DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM II Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2 Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 macro (52B) smc PENTAX DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited London United Kingdom GB
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Finished 13th in Time DPReview Challenge
Imagine walking along this path of time. For you, it is still moving infinitely forward. You may not see clearly what comes ahead but it is there, awaiting. For the leaf, its time has ended.
Lighting: natural morning light under very heavy overcast
Taken at Canning Town Park, London, England.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Lens: Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7
Post Processing: Adobe Lightroom.
Tags: Panasonic Lumix DMC GH1 Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f1.7 ASPH. London GB United Kingdom Close up Micro Four Thirds Canning Town Park
A quick gear roll call for my K-5 as at 10 April 2011.
Overall, the gear covers from 8mm to 300mm, except 17mm and 55-70mm. In equivalent term: 12mm to 456mm, except 26mm and 84mm-106mm. Or in PnS term: 37.5X zoom gear.
There are 3 zooms and 2 primes. The heaviest is 555g (Sigma) and lightest is 215g (35mm ltd). The Tamron SP 90mm has the heaviest working weight due to 2x teleconverter and Adaptall2-PK/A adapter.
First row, from left:
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 (safari lens)
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM (the tourist's dream)
smc Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (use it when it rains)
smc Pentax DA 35mm f2.8 macro Limited (the every day lens)
Second row, from left:
Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 macro with Adaptall2-PK/A adapter (dedicated macro lens)
Pentax K-5 body
Not in picture
2x Adaptall2 teleconverter for the Tamron 90mm
Tags: DSLR Fujifilm FinePix F20 Gear Pentax K-5 Point and Shoot SMC PENTAX DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2 Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 macro (52B) smc PENTAX DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited London United Kingdom GB
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