Macro Lens Pentax

Keeping Your Old Camera

There has always been a debate about what is better. Traditional cameras using film, or the so called new technology, storing pictures in digital form on memory cards, in computers or on CD-Rom.

As being a photographer for more than half of my life, I stuck with traditional film for very long. About 7 years ago I started to supplement my work with photos taken the digital way. A point and shoot camera with just 640×480 pixel resolution was the most attractive gadget I had these days. Its lens was even capable of doing close-up work, using a macro switch.
That Fujifilm DX-7 was upgraded with a bigger Memory-Card and the camera served me well for several years.

Anyway, over time, I was still more satisfied with the possibilities my collection of Pentax SLR cameras gave me. It started with using the best lenses for each picture or just using a Zoom (which offers a range from wide angle to telephoto), changing the shutter speed to either stop or blur the motion of objects in the picture, use external flashlights, change the aperture openings to adjust the range of sharpness and lots more. Not forgetting the better picture quality I could get from a 35mm negative or slide. I was happy to use my heavy, solid metal camera.

The world changed for me when camera makers like Nikon and Canon introduced their Digital SLR Cameras. I went to my local camera shop every week and debated with the salesman about advantages and disadvantages of the models they had on sale. Also I checked with lots of users in online services to get first hand feedback on how these cameras performed. Finally, when Pentax introduced their Digital SLRs, I couldn’t wait much longer. I needed to have one of those.

With the Pentax 1st DS have a whole list of advantages over smaller Digital Cameras:

I can use the same lenses that fit my traditional camera
Have full control over speed and aperture
I can see the picture immediately after it is taken
I can shoot a series of pictures and choose the best (at no extra cost for film or paper)
A good resolution of 6 Megapixel which allows quite big prints
It weights more than a compact digital camera, so you can hold it steady more easily
Make use of all the filters, flashlights, lenses and accessories I have collected over the years.
Storing the pictures on the PC via a fast USB connection
Up to 1 GB storage on a SD Memory Card (about 380 jpg photos)
Selecting only the best photos for printing

With all these advantages of digital SLR Cameras, you may wonder why I still keep my old 35mm film cameras with me. First, it is emotional, and second, photographing the old fashioned way keeps me calm. You just need more time to produce an excellent, satisfying photograph (because you cannot see the result right after the shot).

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Sequence of 3 dragonflies macros with the Pentax K-7

STARBLITZ 35-75MM AUTO ZOOM MACRO 1:3.5-4.8 55MM SLR LENS FOR PENTAX PK/K $2.99

2 Lens Wide-Angle/MACRO Kit for Pentax K-r dSLR and the DA18-55mm $29.95

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Macro Super Zoom Autofocus Lens for Pentax w/Lens Hood $59.99

PENTAX 50mm f4.0 TAKUMAR MACRO SCREW MOUNT SUPER- CLEAN W/ CAPS & CASE $102.50

MAKINON MC Macro 80-200mm PENTAX K Mount Lens $58.99

Pentax 100mm f2.8 Macro AF SMC Pentax-FA Lens Used 1:1 auto focus K $499.99

CPC MC Macro 80-200mm PENTAX K Mount Lens $58.99

Vivitar MC Macro 35-105mm PENTAX K Mount Lens $58.99

37mm 0.45X Wide Angle Lens with Macro For Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Panasonic $21.98

43mm 0.45X Wide Angle Lens with Macro For Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Panasonic $22.98

46mm 0.45X Wide Angle Lens with Macro For Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Panasonic $28.98

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55mm 0.45X Wide Angle Lens with Macro F Canon Nikon Pentax Sony DSLR SLR Camera $28.98

58mm 0.45X Wide Angle Lens with Macro F Canon Nikon Pentax Sony DSLR SLR Camera $29.98

62mm 0.45X Wide Angle Lens with Macro F Canon Nikon Pentax Sony DSLR SLR Camera $46.98

NEW PENTAX D FA 100mm MACRO f2.8 WR LENS K-5 K-r K-x K-01 $599.99

67mm 0.45X Wide Angle Lens with Macro F Canon Nikon Pentax Sony DSLR SLR Camera $46.98

72mm 0.45X Wide Angle Lens with Macro F Canon Nikon Pentax Sony DSLR SLR Camera $52.98

0.45X Wide Angle Macro LENS 55mm 55 for Pentax Sigma $46.94

PENTAX K1000 35mm SLR Film Camera & 28-80mm Macro Lens $138.99

Brand New Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro 272EP for Pentax $423.80

Brand New Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Pentax (UPC: 085126508456) $241.82

PENTAX SMC D FA M50/2.8 W / C DFAM50F2.8 Macro Lens $749.99

Pentax-A 645 120mm f4 MACRO Manual Focus Lens Used $379.99

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II Autofocus Macro Zoom Lens for Pentax K-AF Mount $32.53

52mm 23PCs ND/FD MACRO CLOSE UP Lens Kit for Pentax K-x 18- 55mm NEW+Free gift!! $42.99

67mm Filter lens kit – Macro ND LPL safety fr Nikon Sony Canon Panasoic Pentax $23.99

55mm 23PCs ND/FD MACRO CLOSE UP Lens Kit for Pentax K-x 18- 55mm +Free gift!!! $42.99

5-Piece Wide-Angle/MACRO Lens Kit for Pentax *istD,DL,DS +18-55mm $29.95

58mm 23PCs ND/FD MACRO CLOSE UP Lens Kit for Pentax K-x 18-55mm NEW+Free gift!! $42.99

smc PENTAX 645 A 120mm F4 macro $319.80

67mm 23PCs ND/FD MACRO CLOSE UP Lens Kit for Pentax K-x 18-55mm NEW+Free gift!! $71.99

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PENTAX K / PK MOUNT MIRANDA 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC MACRO MULTI-COATED ZOOM LENS $31.59

3 ORIGINAL RUSSIAN AUTO MACRO EXTENSION TUBE RINGS FOR M42 ZENIT PENTAX $29.00

FISHEYE 0.36x Ultra Wide Angle Lens With Macro for for Pentax K-x 18-55mm $39.99

mc Industar 61 lz 2.8/50 m42 SLR lens Zenit pentax macro $69.00

3 ORIGINAL RUSSIAN MACRO EXTENSION TUBE RINGS FOR M42 ZENIT PENTAX $22.00

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Canon AE-1 3804119 & Pentax Me Super 6 lenses filters Kiron 80-200mm f/4.5 Macro $29.99

Fish-Eye w/MACRO .42x Lens for Pentax K1000 35mm Camera $39.95

SAMSUNG GX-20 Pentax DSLR D-XENON 100mm Macro F2.8 Lens $499.99

VIVITAR MACRO ZOOM LENS 85mm – 205mm f/3.8 Pentax SCREW MOUNT w/ CASE $14.99

PENTAX ZOOM 60-X FILM CAMREA 38-60mm MACRO PENATAX LENS $31.65

PENTAX-M 40-80MM 2.8-4.0 MACRO LENS FOR PENTAX K MOUNT VG CONDITION NR WOW $35.00

HOLGA HL-P Lens w/ CLOSE UP MACRO TELE WIDE FOR PENTAX K-R K-X K-7 $66.89

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro Zoom Lens for PENTAX $399.99

Telephoto/Wide-Angle/MACRO Lens Set for Pentax *istD,S,L and DA 18-55mm Lens $54.95

2.0X TELE 0.45X WIDE MACRO LENS UV F/ PENTAX K20D K200D $32.99

PENTAX 40-80MM F/2.8-4 MACRO FOCUSING ZOOM LENS FOR MANUAL FOCUS PENTAX – $0.98

Telephoto/Wide-Angle/MACRO Lens Set for Pentax K10D and DA 18-55mm Lens $54.95

PENTAX-M SMC 100mm 1:4 f4 MACRO LENS K MOUNT DIGITAL/FILM SLR CAMERAS w/HOOD $124.95

0.45X WIDE ANGLE MACRO + MICROFIBER FOR PENTAX K20D K200D K2000 $17.99

Telephoto/Wide-Angle/MACRO Lens Set for Pentax K-r and DA 18-55mm Lens $54.95

Starblitz 75-200mm MC f/4.5 Pentax macro lens – D683 $29.99

Tou/Five Star 75-200mm f/4.5 Pentax macro MC lens D682 $29.99