DA* 50-135mm F2.8, show us what it can do.

johnmflores · 07-28-2010, 06:17 AM

kxr4trids · 07-28-2010, 07:35 AM

I've got a question. (I don't own this lens, just looking at everyone's pictures). Does anyone else feel that this lens doesn't have the "Pentax" look (like from FA glass)? I'm not sure if it's just bias because I know it's a tokina, but the colors just don't do it for me. Incredibly sharp and nice bokeh, but the colors lack a defining character (warmth?). The cat in the post above me comes close, but (at least on my monitor) it has a magenta cast, that if balanced out would look more sterile (would be warm toward yellow rather than magenta with FA). Am I full of it?

Groucho · 07-28-2010, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by kxr4trids

I've got a question. (I don't own this lens, just looking at everyone's pictures). Does anyone else feel that this lens doesn't have the "Pentax" look (like from FA glass)? I'm not sure if it's just bias because I know it's a tokina, but the colors just don't do it for me.

FWIW, it's a Pentax lens; by all accounts, Tokina licenses it from Pentax, not the other way around.

**Rondec** · 08-24-2010, 04:39 AM

Looks like a Pentax to me.

Last edited by Rondec; 08-24-2010 at 04:48 AM.

kalison · 08-24-2010, 09:13 AM

This lens is just superb.

Here are a few of mine. I actually like it for portrait and street photography.

Horst-Helmut · 08-24-2010, 02:06 PM

From our short trip in Turku archipelago.

Sharpening went a bit wild when resizing.

rollin · 08-24-2010, 07:36 PM

absolutely love this lens..

Attached Images

kalison · 08-24-2010, 07:40 PM

That first one is awesome! Nice job!

The second one is also nice, pretty lady! Even though she is hiding! Looks like a very fun day!

Keep em coming people!

johnmflores · 08-25-2010, 01:29 AM

This on a tripod...

...plus the built in intervalometer of the K20d yields this:

JoepLX3 · 08-25-2010, 06:07 AM

Why didn't you bring an umbrella?

dj_saunter · 08-25-2010, 08:36 AM

Held akira gloves right?

I have the same one's ^^

kalison · 08-25-2010, 07:47 PM

One of my favorite test models. I think he even poses now.

cabstar · 08-31-2010, 03:12 PM

Just gets better

JoepLX3 · 08-31-2010, 07:03 PM

It is nice lens, but price is pretty high here in Japan (almost 2x US price)...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/112602-crazy-p...2-8-japan.html

kalison · 09-01-2010, 12:44 AM

Some from the Roller Derby I did this past weekend.

Mostly intros for our Roller Girls.

Our opponents! The No Coast Derby Girls

Focus Pocus, photographer by day... her Derby Number is 1/500th

Toooooothy.....HIIIIIILT! # K-9

Missed the focus on this one, but I still like it.

Amelia No-Heart #1937 My Favorite

07-28-2010, 06:17 AM	#31
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Nate

07-28-2010, 07:35 AM	#32
kxr4trids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: VA Photos: Albums Posts: 227	I've got a question. (I don't own this lens, just looking at everyone's pictures). Does anyone else feel that this lens doesn't have the "Pentax" look (like from FA glass)? I'm not sure if it's just bias because I know it's a tokina, but the colors just don't do it for me. Incredibly sharp and nice bokeh, but the colors lack a defining character (warmth?). The cat in the post above me comes close, but (at least on my monitor) it has a magenta cast, that if balanced out would look more sterile (would be warm toward yellow rather than magenta with FA). Am I full of it? Last edited by kxr4trids; 07-28-2010 at 07:41 AM.

08-25-2010, 01:29 AM	#39
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Taking advantage of the weather sealing This on a tripod... ...plus the built in intervalometer of the K20d yields this:

09-01-2010, 12:44 AM	#45
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Love it Some from the Roller Derby I did this past weekend. Mostly intros for our Roller Girls. Our opponents! The No Coast Derby Girls Focus Pocus, photographer by day... her Derby Number is 1/500th Toooooothy.....HIIIIIILT! # K-9 Missed the focus on this one, but I still like it. Amelia No-Heart #1937 My Favorite

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07-28-2010, 08:53 AM	#33
Groucho Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 416	Originally posted by kxr4trids I've got a question. (I don't own this lens, just looking at everyone's pictures). Does anyone else feel that this lens doesn't have the "Pentax" look (like from FA glass)? I'm not sure if it's just bias because I know it's a tokina, but the colors just don't do it for me. FWIW, it's a Pentax lens; by all accounts, Tokina licenses it from Pentax, not the other way around.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Looks like a Pentax to me. Last edited by Rondec; 08-24-2010 at 04:48 AM.

08-24-2010, 09:13 AM	#35
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	This lens is just superb. Here are a few of mine. I actually like it for portrait and street photography.

08-24-2010, 07:36 PM	#37
rollin Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 88	absolutely love this lens.. Attached Images

08-24-2010, 07:40 PM	#38
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	That first one is awesome! Nice job! The second one is also nice, pretty lady! Even though she is hiding! Looks like a very fun day! Keep em coming people!

08-25-2010, 06:07 AM	#40
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	Why didn't you bring an umbrella?

08-25-2010, 08:36 AM	#41
dj_saunter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 209	Held akira gloves right? I have the same one's ^^

08-25-2010, 07:47 PM	#42
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	One of my favorite test models. I think he even poses now.

08-31-2010, 03:12 PM	#43
cabstar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grimsby UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 224	Just gets better

08-31-2010, 07:03 PM	#44
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	It is nice lens, but price is pretty high here in Japan (almost 2x US price)... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/112602-crazy-p...2-8-japan.html

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