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17873
In looking for a good long telephoto zoom lens for my X-700, I would like to hear your opinion as to which of these two lenses is the best. Both are highly...
John Patterson
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Feb 1, 2005
2:26 pm
17874
In a message dated 2/1/05 7:33:42 AM Mountain Standard Time, johnp@... writes: The Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 covers a wider range and boasts ...
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xkaes
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Feb 1, 2005
2:40 pm
17875
My preference would also be for the Tokina. I have always tried to avoid lenses with a zoom ratio greater than 1:3. Beyond this it is possible to lose some...
Pete
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Feb 1, 2005
3:49 pm
17876
In a message dated 2/1/05 9:00:29 AM Mountain Standard Time, lost_sailor2@... writes: My preference would also be for the Tokina. I have always tried to...
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xkaes
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Feb 1, 2005
4:28 pm
17877
Hi John, I cannot speak for Tamron, but I have a Tokina lens in my bag and its built like brick. I own the 17mm f3.5 that Ken Rockwell (www.kenrockwell.com)...
Jamison Turner
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Feb 2, 2005
1:57 pm
17878
Hi There, I have a Tokina 80-210 and had a Tamron and several other zooms. My Tokina has always severed me very well with no problem. Delivers super clear...
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Feb 2, 2005
1:58 pm
17879
I prefer that my lenses not sever me or friends very often... :-)...
Chuck Cole
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Feb 2, 2005
4:31 pm
17880
In a message dated 2/2/05 9:56:55 AM Mountain Standard Time, cncole@... writes: I prefer that my lenses not sever me or friends very often......
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xkaes
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Feb 2, 2005
5:55 pm
17881
I've been to two of the major sellers in my area and both say that can't get Wein cells any more. Are they out of business? P.S. I KNOW I CAN STLL GET THEM...
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Feb 2, 2005
11:49 pm
17882
I once owned the Tamron 60-300. It was a pretty nice lens. I recall it being fairly sharp, but I was less picky then. One thing to warn you about, though, is...
lmhample
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Feb 3, 2005
1:45 am
17883
... often... :-) ... always ... Just this, if it severs you, it must be razor sharp. Ed...
Ed Rice
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Feb 3, 2005
1:04 pm
17884
Hello All! I've recently found myself in posession of a nice 58mm F1.4 MC Rokkor-PF ( s/n 5024779 ) lens. I like the lens,and want a faster lens such as this,...
commanderchainsaw
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Feb 3, 2005
9:24 pm
17885
Hi Robin! I just cleaned some lenses from fungus, so I'd like to share my experiences. I figuered out that there are two kinds of fungus affection: - the...
Dennis Lohmann
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Feb 4, 2005
12:01 pm
17886
Anyone have any experience with Fuji Acros? see: http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/proPhotoProductsNeopan.jsp#Neopan_1 00_Acros [Non-text portions of...
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xkaes
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Feb 4, 2005
12:54 pm
17887
... and ... while ... retainer, ... get ... Yes, I've done this. I'm not familiar with that particular lens, but usually a front element is one of the easiest...
Ed Rice
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Feb 4, 2005
1:03 pm
17888
1. I have problems with my x-500 & mD-1 whenever I use fuji film, it rarely finishes a roll of film and generally jams about 15 frames in. This only ever...
Paul Russell
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Feb 4, 2005
1:04 pm
17889
Yup I used about 5 rolls of it on a shoot. Given to me by Fuji as a test. Pretty good fine grain black and white film at 100 ASA. I do my own processing and...
Stephen M. Gluck
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Feb 4, 2005
4:21 pm
17890
Did a quick search here and elsewhere: is there any cataloging on Minolta's "LH" lens cases from late-70's to early/mid-80's? I've been trying to guess how the...
jasnhopper
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Feb 5, 2005
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17891
In a message dated 2/4/05 9:34:29 AM Mountain Standard Time, smgluck@... writes: Yup I used about 5 rolls of it on a shoot. Given to me by Fuji as...
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xkaes
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Feb 5, 2005
2:01 pm
17892
I have shot some Acros. I shoot Manual Minoltas and also large format. Fuji Acros is one of the few B&W films available in the 4x5 Quickload and Readyload...
mark_sauerwald
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Feb 5, 2005
2:08 pm
17893
dear all, could you give me some suggestion on tamron 105mm/f2.5? compared with minolta md 100mm/2.5, which one is better? thanks...
zhe_xu71
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Feb 5, 2005
2:08 pm
17894
Although it was given to me by Fuji Corp. directly, it is available in large photographic stores such as B & H and Adorama. Sadly black and white film is...
Stephen M. Gluck
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Feb 5, 2005
2:49 pm
17895
Thanks for the info. I shot LF also I'll try it out....
Stephen M. Gluck
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Feb 5, 2005
3:12 pm
17896
What are some recommendations for a 2x converter for my SRT-101 MD mount lenses? What are some brands to avoid? Are there some "sleepers" out there...
Craig Williams
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Feb 5, 2005
5:06 pm
17897
For example, I see a Kiron 2x at KEH for $21. Is that a decent item?...
Craig Williams
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Feb 5, 2005
5:09 pm
17898
I need the manual for my srt100x. Thanks, Antonio [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Antonio Ferrer
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Feb 5, 2005
8:50 pm
17899
Yes it exists: LH-1 MD7.5/4 MD16/2.8 MD24/2.8 MD24/2.8VFC MD28/2-2.8-3.5 MD35/2.8-1.8 MD50/2-1.7-1.4-1.2 MD85/2 LH-2 MD100/2.5 MD135/3.5-2.8...
Andrea Apra`
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Feb 5, 2005
8:51 pm
17900
... Thank you very much for your listing! ... I believe KEH has a LH-29 listed now: their low price (for its given grading) kind of infers that it doesn't seem...
jasnhopper
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Feb 6, 2005
12:49 am
17901
... Sites like "lensinc.net" have free downloadable owners manuals for the SR-T200/201/202, which is not an exact match but close. John Craig's...
jasnhopper
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Feb 6, 2005
1:04 am
17902
Craig, A lot of it would depend on what type of lens you're going to put it on. Minolta made two 2X teleconverters, one for lenses shorter than 300mm (I think)...
Edwin Powell
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Feb 6, 2005
5:31 am
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