Pascal Garnier Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Andy, thanks ! I just ordered the RJ adapter with built in iris, it sharpens up the 18mm apparently and I need deeper focus for steadicam work. You don't happen to have this adapter ? If by any chance you do, does it sharpen up the 20-40 too ? If so, it might be a little more usable as an all-purpose lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Gentles Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 What do you think of the Sigma Art Lenses, 19mm and 30mm? Gets excellent reviews and very cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Andy, thanks ! I just ordered the RJ adapter with built in iris, it sharpens up the 18mm apparently and I need deeper focus for steadicam work. You don't happen to have this adapter ? If by any chance you do, does it sharpen up the 20-40 too ? If so, it might be a little more usable as an all-purpose lens. I have 2 sizes of small plastic washers I blu tack onto the rear of the lens to stop it down to approx f5.6 and f11 yes it does sharped up the lens alot - I also have ND4s to add on the front for outside work. this process works for any of the Pentax 110 series lenses , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Garnier Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 OK, thanks! Just ordered a 20-40. Do you have pics of the washers, to give me an idea of the size I should use ? And do you attach them to the back of the lens or inside the adapter ? The back of the lens seems tiny on the 18mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 yes the back of the lens not the adaptor , I took an e cigarette and removed the plastic end that the vapor goes through , its a plastic disc with a 2mm hole in it , this is my f11 I went to the hardware shop and found some tiny plastic washers these are my f5.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Gentles Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Panasonic 14mm f2.4 is very very sharp great lens Having looked at alot of options, yes this looks like the best bang for buck and the best option to start a lens collection. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 its is a very very sharp little lens - I got mine very cheap on the front of a panasonic gf2 camera that went cheap on ebay sold all in with lens have a look at gf1s , gf2s and gf3s as they are sold on ebay with the lens for sometimes under $100 !!! - and you get a free camera with it too!! haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Gentles Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Great idea thanks again!! edit: Bought a 2nd hand GF3 with a 14mm for $230. Only been used 4 times, so basically as new!! nearly bought a 14mm lens from Hong Kong before your suggestion for $200 new, but now I get the camera too for $30 more, brilliant idea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Gentles Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Are you using the gf2 hack Andy? Does it make a big difference, been reading the site but its a bit confusing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hi have a Driftwood hacked gf3 - its a superb little camera kicks out 130-150mb/s files with the hack its worth hacking it - this camera is superb outside shooting blue skys - absolutely NO banding at all my gh2 does not like blue skies I get banding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Quantum 10 hack for gf3 by Nick Driftwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Gentles Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Sweet!! edit: Scored a 2nd hand Comiscar 25mm C mount lens too for $30 delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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