The Pentax K and M42 lens club
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Tiredofallthese
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Da*16-50...Been long not using this lens(bcos I've the Da15 at that moment)and it is my 3rd copies I own. The previous 2 copies have some problems on the 16mm and 50mm range(might be my problem). This 3rd copy is so far my best and will be keeping.
Photos recently taken.
Photos recently taken.
This picture is from the recent Dakota and Rochor Pentax April outing. Showcasing FA 35 f/2. Quite a versatile lens, with a frequently used focal length and its ability to be used at f/2.
DSC06267 by maverick_h, on Flickr
DSC06267 by maverick_h, on FlickrAnother from the same outing. The pictures demonstrates the span of reach from the A 15 f/3.5 lens.
DSC06409 by maverick_h, on Flickr
DSC06408 by maverick_h, on Flickr
DSC06409 by maverick_h, on FlickrDSC06408 by maverick_h, on Flickr
Tiredofallthese
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K 135mm f2.5...I heard of this legendary lens but have no chance to own it. Finally with some luck, bought it last 2 weeks from BnS. I can say with no regrets with this purchase.
Another from the same outing. The pictures demonstrates the span of reach from the A 15 f/3.5 lens.
What it does seem to show is how old ultra wides such as this did it the 'right way', correcting barrel distortion optically as much as possible.
Hence the weight, cost of a lens like this.
Many modern UWA (esp the MILC ones) are just corrected minimally and then rest left to software correction.
Thanks pinholecam for the comment. There are many modern UWA lens which are at very attractive prices, just that you need to do a fair bit of work using the softwares to correct for the distortions.
Here are some pictures taken with yet another legacy lens, A 100mm f/ 2.8 Macro. To me , the pictures turn out right. Some masters here , are free to comment. Some claims that the DA 100mm f/ 2.8 Macro is sharper. I think the round blades frm the DA version probably gives a nicer bokeh.
These are tulips from the current Tuplipmania 2016 , end on 22 May 2016. So there is still plenty of time for those who are interested to view the tulips.
DSC06569 by maverick_h, on Flickr
These are tulips from the current Tuplipmania 2016 , end on 22 May 2016. So there is still plenty of time for those who are interested to view the tulips.
DSC06569 by maverick_h, on Flickr
Last photo. I simply love the deep intense purplish red coming from this tulip.
DSC06522 by maverick_h, on Flickr
DSC06522 by maverick_h, on Flickr
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Tiredofallthese
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Great photos u hv franz. Must learn from u.
felixcat8888
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K20D + FA77 If I remember Correctly
003copy by Felix Tan, on Flickr
Taken in November 2010
Tulip Festival at GBTB
K3AT0181 copy by Felix Tan, on Flickr
K3AT0174 copy by Felix Tan, on Flickr
Taken on Saturday 16 April 2016
003copy by Felix Tan, on FlickrTaken in November 2010
Tulip Festival at GBTB
K3AT0181 copy by Felix Tan, on FlickrK3AT0174 copy by Felix Tan, on FlickrTaken on Saturday 16 April 2016
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Rounded aperture is a bonus only if there are OOF highlights.
They don't matter in the case where there are no OOF highlights as shown in the nice shots you posted.
M42 lens.
Helios 44 58/2
DSC0087220140629ILCE-7 by jenkwang, on Flickr
Swirly bokeh of the Biotar lens design.
Very effective for head and shoulders shots.
Helios 44 58/2
DSC0087220140629ILCE-7 by jenkwang, on Flickr
Swirly bokeh of the Biotar lens design.
Very effective for head and shoulders shots.
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