The Bokeh Club

rob1234 · 11-10-2011, 11:57 AM - **1 Like**

Tamron 17-50 wide open:

K10D, 17-50 at 45mm, 1/20th @ f/2.8, ISO 400

theunartist · 11-11-2011, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by mika.

Yup, the A35-105 is probably the best pentax zoom lens of that era.

Absolutely agree 100%. This lens is just dynamite as far as color and selective sharpness. Though I'm surprised the contrast is just a little low but this maybe how the lens was designed (or I should use a hood). It's a very heavy lens, I'm still playing around with SR settings and focusing can be easily missed but when you hit it, it's just superb!!! The OOF v. the Focused area is quite stunning...

I feel I missed the focus here by just a hair or so but the results are quite acceptable... to me

mika. · 11-11-2011, 07:04 AM

Another stunning shot, Rick.

I think with this lens the better way to go is to disable the SR, and set the shutter speed to 1/180 or 1/250 with the ISO setting to auto-ISO and an upper limit to maybe ISO800. That way you don't have to go back to set and reset the FL on the SR settings.

**paulh** · 11-11-2011, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by mika.

Another stunning shot, Rick.

I think with this lens the better way to go is to disable the SR, and set the shutter speed to 1/180 or 1/250 with the ISO setting to auto-ISO and an upper limit to maybe ISO800. That way you don't have to go back to set and reset the FL on the SR settings.

This isn't a bad idea. I also get pretty good results by setting the SR focal length somewhere close to what I'm using and leave it there. For instance, when using my M75-150, I'll set the SR to 110 or so. Then make adjustments if you go close to the extremes.

theunartist · 11-11-2011, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by mika.

Another stunning shot, Rick.

I think with this lens the better way to go is to disable the SR, and set the shutter speed to 1/180 or 1/250 with the ISO setting to auto-ISO and an upper limit to maybe ISO800. That way you don't have to go back to set and reset the FL on the SR settings.

I think this maybe the way to go...

Originally posted by paulh

This isn't a bad idea. I also get pretty good results by setting the SR focal length somewhere close to what I'm using and leave it there. For instance, when using my M75-150, I'll set the SR to 110 or so. Then make adjustments if you go close to the extremes.

I use that method for all my zooms, but for some odd reason, this lens responds better when the SR is set (close) to the FL I'm going to use.

BTW - How do you like that 75-150? I almost bought one that came with the original tele converter... probably shoud've

**paulh** · 11-11-2011, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

I think this maybe the way to go...
I use that method for all my zooms, but for some odd reason, this lens responds better when the SR is set (close) to the FL I'm going to use.

BTW - How do you like that 75-150? I almost bought one that came with the original tele converter... probably shoud've

It's a very nice lens, very good sharpness & IQ is outstanding. Mine hasn't seen a lot of use (yet) because I don't use those FL's that often, and the lens has a min. focus distance of about 1 meter or so. But it's smallish (49mm filters) and light, and has a built-in hood, so it'll be a good lens for outdoors/portrait shots. I was lucky & found mine VERY inexpensively (part of an ME Super bundle). I would probably have more use for one like your 35-105, though. But if you can find a deal, definitely grab one

theunartist · 11-12-2011, 09:53 AM - **1 Like**

K20D + Pentax F 50/1.4

**paulh** · 11-12-2011, 05:19 PM

Some more from around the yard with the K100D & A50/1.7: (xposted)

Tony3d · 11-12-2011, 06:17 PM

Hi All, this was shot hand held with my K7, and 55-300 DA lens.

**Pepe Guitarra** · 11-12-2011, 07:05 PM

SMC Takumar 35mm f2:

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 200mm f2.8

dr_romix · 11-13-2011, 12:56 PM

with Pentax 17-70 and K-5.

joe.penn · 11-13-2011, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 200mm f2.8

Very nice Pepe - I like the IQ rendering of that Zeiss...

.

angelo9978 · 11-13-2011, 04:46 PM

My new FA 77mm limited wide open

mika. · 11-13-2011, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

K20D + Pentax F 50/1.4

Nice!

TOUGEFC · 11-13-2011, 07:23 PM - **1 Like**

DA*55

11-11-2011, 08:19 AM	#546
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by theunartist I think this maybe the way to go... I use that method for all my zooms, but for some odd reason, this lens responds better when the SR is set (close) to the FL I'm going to use. BTW - How do you like that 75-150? I almost bought one that came with the original tele converter... probably shoud've It's a very nice lens, very good sharpness & IQ is outstanding. Mine hasn't seen a lot of use (yet) because I don't use those FL's that often, and the lens has a min. focus distance of about 1 meter or so. But it's smallish (49mm filters) and light, and has a built-in hood, so it'll be a good lens for outdoors/portrait shots. I was lucky & found mine VERY inexpensively (part of an ME Super bundle). I would probably have more use for one like your 35-105, though. But if you can find a deal, definitely grab one Last edited by paulh; 11-11-2011 at 03:54 PM.

11-12-2011, 07:05 PM	#550
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	SMC Takumar 35mm f2: Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 200mm f2.8 Last edited by Pepe Guitarra; 11-12-2011 at 07:10 PM.

11-13-2011, 12:56 PM	#551
dr_romix Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 321	with Pentax 17-70 and K-5. Last edited by dr_romix; 11-13-2011 at 01:12 PM.

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11-10-2011, 11:57 AM - 1 Like	#541
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Tamron 17-50 wide open: K10D, 17-50 at 45mm, 1/20th @ f/2.8, ISO 400

11-11-2011, 06:15 AM	#542
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by mika. Yup, the A35-105 is probably the best pentax zoom lens of that era. Absolutely agree 100%. This lens is just dynamite as far as color and selective sharpness. Though I'm surprised the contrast is just a little low but this maybe how the lens was designed (or I should use a hood). It's a very heavy lens, I'm still playing around with SR settings and focusing can be easily missed but when you hit it, it's just superb!!! The OOF v. the Focused area is quite stunning... I feel I missed the focus here by just a hair or so but the results are quite acceptable... to me

11-11-2011, 07:04 AM	#543
mika. Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 161	Another stunning shot, Rick. I think with this lens the better way to go is to disable the SR, and set the shutter speed to 1/180 or 1/250 with the ISO setting to auto-ISO and an upper limit to maybe ISO800. That way you don't have to go back to set and reset the FL on the SR settings.

11-11-2011, 07:23 AM	#544
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by mika. Another stunning shot, Rick. I think with this lens the better way to go is to disable the SR, and set the shutter speed to 1/180 or 1/250 with the ISO setting to auto-ISO and an upper limit to maybe ISO800. That way you don't have to go back to set and reset the FL on the SR settings. This isn't a bad idea. I also get pretty good results by setting the SR focal length somewhere close to what I'm using and leave it there. For instance, when using my M75-150, I'll set the SR to 110 or so. Then make adjustments if you go close to the extremes.

11-11-2011, 07:48 AM	#545
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by mika. Another stunning shot, Rick. I think with this lens the better way to go is to disable the SR, and set the shutter speed to 1/180 or 1/250 with the ISO setting to auto-ISO and an upper limit to maybe ISO800. That way you don't have to go back to set and reset the FL on the SR settings. I think this maybe the way to go... Originally posted by paulh This isn't a bad idea. I also get pretty good results by setting the SR focal length somewhere close to what I'm using and leave it there. For instance, when using my M75-150, I'll set the SR to 110 or so. Then make adjustments if you go close to the extremes. I use that method for all my zooms, but for some odd reason, this lens responds better when the SR is set (close) to the FL I'm going to use. BTW - How do you like that 75-150? I almost bought one that came with the original tele converter... probably shoud've

11-12-2011, 09:53 AM - 1 Like	#547
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K20D + Pentax F 50/1.4

11-12-2011, 05:19 PM	#548
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Some more from around the yard with the K100D & A50/1.7: (xposted)

11-12-2011, 06:17 PM	#549
Tony3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 487	Hi All, this was shot hand held with my K7, and 55-300 DA lens.

11-13-2011, 01:23 PM	#552
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 200mm f2.8 Very nice Pepe - I like the IQ rendering of that Zeiss... .

11-13-2011, 04:46 PM	#553
angelo9978 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 231	My new FA 77mm limited wide open

11-13-2011, 05:16 PM	#554
mika. Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 161	Originally posted by theunartist K20D + Pentax F 50/1.4 Nice!

11-13-2011, 07:23 PM - 1 Like	#555
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	DA*55