Got myself a Pentax-K 28mm f2.0

cali92rs · 10-08-2012, 02:49 PM

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So, like the subject says, I was finally able to track down a Pentax-K 28mm f2.0 thanks to a fellow PF member

It has been on my hit list for a while now. I love that focal length on a crop sensor camera as well as on a FF camera, if Pentax ever releases one...lol

Well, I do have my ME and ZX-5 to get the FF effect

Anyway, for those of you that have them, what can I expect i.e. Tendencies, bokeh, CA etc.

**gofour3** · 10-08-2012, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

So, like the subject says, I was finally able to track down a Pentax-K 28mm f2.0 thanks to a fellow PF member

It has been on my hit list for a while now. I love that focal length on a crop sensor camera as well as on a FF camera, if Pentax ever releases one...lol

Well, I do have my ME and ZX-5 to get the FF effect

Anyway, for those of you that have them, what can I expect i.e. Tendencies, bokeh, CA etc.

This lens is perfection on a film camera and a perfect wide angle focal length. Try using it for close focusing with your ME and you will see what I mean.

Enjoy!

Phil.

everydaylife · 10-08-2012, 05:24 PM

This thread
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/60011-super-mu...-distagon.html
could be of interest of you if indeed they are discussing the same lens. Some of the images are amazing.

I hope this helps

tromboads · 10-08-2012, 05:50 PM

shhh not so loud.

You are better off just throwing it away and using autofocus lenses. Manual lenses give you cancer after all! Send it to me and I'll look after it for you until the time comes when they cure cancer *nods*

cali92rs · 10-08-2012, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by everydaylife

This thread
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/60011-super-mu...-distagon.html
could be of interest of you if indeed they are discussing the same lens. Some of the images are amazing.

I hope this helps

Actually yes that is the lens, thanks! Never saw that thread.

Can't wait, I'm stoked

hoanpham · 10-09-2012, 09:16 AM

Congrats. So you did get the lens at last

It is a distagon in nature, rending is typical zeiss.

cali92rs · 10-09-2012, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by hoanpham

Congrats. So you did get the lens at last

It is a distagon in nature, rending is typical zeiss.

Not yet, still being shipped

cali92rs · 10-13-2012, 03:12 PM

Got it...YES!
Unfortunately, it didnt come with a hood. Which one do you guys recommended?

**monochrome** · 10-13-2012, 03:58 PM

Lucky .............. Won't a classic K28 Rect hood work? (bit short on APSc, but will be great on the FF)

**gofour3** · 10-13-2012, 04:07 PM

This is the proper hood for the K28/2 with a 52mm diameter.

Phil.

cali92rs · 10-13-2012, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Lucky .............. Won't a classic K28 Rect hood work? (bit short on APSc, but will be great on the FF)

A quick search yields only the 49mm rectangular hoods

Blue · 10-14-2012, 07:43 AM

I call the K 28/2 and A 50/1.2 the "Dynamic Duo."

stevebrot · 10-14-2012, 09:32 AM

I buy my hoods from heavystar on eBay:

New! Metal Wide Angle 52mm Screw-in Lens Hood | eBay

Steve

cali92rs · 10-14-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I buy my hoods from heavystar on eBay:

New! Metal Wide Angle 52mm Screw-in Lens Hood | eBay

Steve

I am going with them until I can get my hands on a rectangular hood.
I was actually going with the standard hood as opposed to the wide angle model for my crop sensor dslr.

New Metal Standard 52mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap

stevebrot · 10-14-2012, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

I am going with them until I can get my hands on a rectangular hood.
I was actually going with the standard hood as opposed to the wide angle model for my crop sensor dslr.

New Metal Standard 52mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap

Yep, the standard model works well with a 28mm on APS-C.

Steve

10-08-2012, 02:49 PM	#1
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Got myself a Pentax-K 28mm f2.0 Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. So, like the subject says, I was finally able to track down a Pentax-K 28mm f2.0 thanks to a fellow PF member It has been on my hit list for a while now. I love that focal length on a crop sensor camera as well as on a FF camera, if Pentax ever releases one...lol Well, I do have my ME and ZX-5 to get the FF effect Anyway, for those of you that have them, what can I expect i.e. Tendencies, bokeh, CA etc.

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10-08-2012, 03:17 PM	#2
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by cali92rs So, like the subject says, I was finally able to track down a Pentax-K 28mm f2.0 thanks to a fellow PF member It has been on my hit list for a while now. I love that focal length on a crop sensor camera as well as on a FF camera, if Pentax ever releases one...lol Well, I do have my ME and ZX-5 to get the FF effect Anyway, for those of you that have them, what can I expect i.e. Tendencies, bokeh, CA etc. This lens is perfection on a film camera and a perfect wide angle focal length. Try using it for close focusing with your ME and you will see what I mean. Enjoy! Phil.

10-08-2012, 05:24 PM	#3
everydaylife Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 268	This thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/60011-super-mu...-distagon.html could be of interest of you if indeed they are discussing the same lens. Some of the images are amazing. I hope this helps

10-08-2012, 05:50 PM	#4
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,239	shhh not so loud. You are better off just throwing it away and using autofocus lenses. Manual lenses give you cancer after all! Send it to me and I'll look after it for you until the time comes when they cure cancer nods

10-08-2012, 07:24 PM	#5
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354 Original Poster	Originally posted by everydaylife This thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/60011-super-mu...-distagon.html could be of interest of you if indeed they are discussing the same lens. Some of the images are amazing. I hope this helps Actually yes that is the lens, thanks! Never saw that thread. Can't wait, I'm stoked

10-09-2012, 09:16 AM	#6
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Congrats. So you did get the lens at last It is a distagon in nature, rending is typical zeiss.

10-09-2012, 09:39 AM	#7
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354 Original Poster	Originally posted by hoanpham Congrats. So you did get the lens at last It is a distagon in nature, rending is typical zeiss. Not yet, still being shipped

10-13-2012, 03:12 PM	#8
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354 Original Poster	Got it...YES! Unfortunately, it didnt come with a hood. Which one do you guys recommended?

10-13-2012, 03:58 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Lucky .............. Won't a classic K28 Rect hood work? (bit short on APSc, but will be great on the FF)

10-13-2012, 04:54 PM	#11
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Lucky .............. Won't a classic K28 Rect hood work? (bit short on APSc, but will be great on the FF) A quick search yields only the 49mm rectangular hoods

10-14-2012, 07:43 AM	#12
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I call the K 28/2 and A 50/1.2 the "Dynamic Duo."

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10-14-2012, 09:32 AM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I buy my hoods from heavystar on eBay: New! Metal Wide Angle 52mm Screw-in Lens Hood \| eBay Steve

10-14-2012, 10:03 AM	#14
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot I buy my hoods from heavystar on eBay: New! Metal Wide Angle 52mm Screw-in Lens Hood \| eBay Steve I am going with them until I can get my hands on a rectangular hood. I was actually going with the standard hood as opposed to the wide angle model for my crop sensor dslr. New Metal Standard 52mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap

10-14-2012, 12:38 PM	#15
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by cali92rs I am going with them until I can get my hands on a rectangular hood. I was actually going with the standard hood as opposed to the wide angle model for my crop sensor dslr. New Metal Standard 52mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap Yep, the standard model works well with a 28mm on APS-C. Steve