This is part one of the ShutterSight Photography review of the Pentax 16-50mm lens. Part two IS UP and includes image samples. Follow us on Twitter @Shutter_sight.
Full review at www.cameralabs.com : A six and a half minute tour around the incredibly slim Pentax DA 40mm and 70mm Limited Edition lenses by Gordon Laing, Editor of www.cameralabs.com. For complete results and sample images, please check out our full review by clicking the link at the start of this text.
Introducing the new Optio I-10. Add a little style to all your interesting moments. Shot entirely with the K-7 and PENTAX lenses. Written and directed by Futuristic Films and Nicholaus Goossen. Lenses used: smc PENTAX DA Star 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM smc PENTAX DA Star 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM smcP DA 14mm f/2.8 ED AL (IF) smc PENTAX FA 31mm F1.8 Limited smc PENTAX DA Star 55mm F1.4 SDM smc PENTAX FA 77mm F1.8 Limited smcP D-FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro smc PENTAX DA Star 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM
HELP-PORTRAIT 2011 Lisbon, Portugal THE STAFF * Carlos Resende * Cláudia Leonardo * Daniela Tavares * Filipa Motaco * is abel gonçalves * Luís Leonardo * Luís Miguel Duarte * Patrícia Ribeiro * Paulo Dias * Paulo Ribeiro * Pedro Andrade Filipe * Raquel Castro Lopo * Rodrigo Vargas * Rute Pontes * Tarcísio Pontes * Vera Eloy SUPPORTERS * Alogenio Fotografia [www.alogenio.pt] * Associação de Solidariedade Social do Alto da Cova da Moura [http * Colorfoto [www.colorfoto.pt] * Epson Portugal [http * ET [www.etlda.pt] * Leroy Merlin [http * Spoil [www.spoil.pt] VIDEO equipment * Pentax K5 + Pentax SMC DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM + Pentax SMC-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM * Canon 5D mkII + Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM + Canon 24mm 1.4L II * Canon HF10 + Raynox HD-6600 Pro 0.66x Wide Angle Adapter * Zoom H1 + Audio-Technica ATR-35S Lavalier Microphone Edit: * Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 MAC + Magic Bullet Mojo 1.2 music by: * Matt Stanfield [mattstanfield.com
Pentax Autofocus test 1. New DC motor in DA 18-135/3.5-5.6 2. SDM motor in DA 50-135/2.8 3. In-camera screw-drive motor with FA 50/1.4 distance to first object ~1 m distance to second object ~3 m 4.04.2011
I was out photographing the ice and sea smoke today and tested a little video as well. Will go out mainly for video later on if the cold continues. -24 Celcius today, so quite cold out there. It was a bit windy, and the tripod wasn't standing on sturdy ground, so the camera shook a bit while recording. The pictures can be seen here: arcticexposure.posterous.com Equipment: - Pentax K-5 - SMC Pentax-DA* 16-50 mm 1:2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM - SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135 mm 1:2.8 ED [IF] SDM - Røde Stereo VideoMic
Buy Now From AMAZON UK www.amazon.co.uk Product Description PENTAX DA smc Complete peace of mind with 3 years manufacturer's warranty. Specially designed for Pentax digital reflex cameras, the Zoom DA* smc 50-135mm f/2,8 ED AL [IF] SDM lens belongs to the ultrasonic DA* high-performance lens line. With a 2x zoom factor and a focal range from 80 to 200 mm (equivalent 24x36), this standard zoom lens is extremely versatile and as well-adapted to portrait photographs as it is to backgrounds or even sports photos. A special treatment has been applied to reduce internal parasitic light. Benefiting from what is the best in the domain of optical technology, the Zoom DA* smc 50-135mm f/2,8 ED AL [IF] SDM lens integrates 2 ED lenses with a low dispersion index and 3 aspherical lenses for optimum contrast and brightness rendering as well as never-before-seen richness in detail. With a breakthrough SDM (Super Direct-drive Motor) focus, this lens uses ultrasonic motorisation for surprising speed and silent operation. Plus, the "Quick Shift" mode lets you change to manual focus mode at any time. In addition, the Zoom DA* smc 50-135mm f/2,8 ED AL [IF] SDM lens includes several waterproof joints and an SP (Super Protect) lens surface treatment for exemplary resistance to water and dust. Offering amazing optical quality and an unrivalled manageability, the Zoom DA* smc 50-135mm f/2,8 ED AL [IF] SDM lens will accompany your Pentax digital reflex in all circumstances, letting you enjoy its <b>...</b>
© by Ugnius Dapkūnas Location: Cliff named "Olando kepurė" ("Dutchman cap"), located in Lithuania, near Klaipėda city. Music: Claude Debbusy - Clair de lune Lenses which were used: SMC Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL IF DC WR SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 Bell & Howell 135mm f/2.8
I'll add a link to an article about this lens once I get around to writing one.