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mannyquinto · 01-30-2014, 02:48 AM

Here's one of my early test picture taken with the lens when I bought it. I took it w/ my K-x. I want to test it w/ my new K5ii w/c I acquired last Black Friday - if only I was not so damn busy with work this days....

Michaelina2 · 01-30-2014, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

...there must be a reason why the lenses used at the space station cameras are made by Zeiss.

Lowest bidder?

LennyBloke · 01-30-2014, 03:19 AM

Here's one taken by my K 28 f2 just before I sold it - something I still regret ;( ....

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/9258059492_3fe37884c7_b.jpg

It is the best 28mm lens I've ever used

Doyle_wolf · 01-30-2014, 03:51 AM - **1 Like**

All Photo taken in singapore using a K28/2
First two most likely taken wide open

Chit chat

Chinese new Year gifts

Pomelo

Last edited by Doyle_wolf; 01-30-2014 at 04:14 AM.

**gofour3** · 01-30-2014, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

Can someone provide a link, or post an example that conclusively demonstrates the K28/2's distinctive "3D look"?

Just curious...

Yep here we go:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/60011-smc-p...-distagon.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/130-lens-sample-photo-archive/168800-pent...0-samples.html

SMC Pentax 28mm F2 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Phil.

**gofour3** · 01-30-2014, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by blende8

In my view this talk about a lens specific "3D-Look" is nonsense.
It depends entirely on the subject/scene and the skills of the photographer.

For the K28/2 it is true, if you use one you will agree. Looking at some of my first slide shots with this lens on a light table stunned me. I have over 65 Pentax 35mm & 6x7 lenses and the K28/2 is one that really does live up to all the hype.

Phil.

ChristianRock · 01-30-2014, 09:53 AM

So Pepe, did you buy the one that was just sold here in the forums?

**Pepe Guitarra** · 01-30-2014, 10:09 PM

Just trying to show the 3D effect. Does it show on these photos?

SteveM · 01-30-2014, 10:41 PM

The K28/2.0 is my best wide angle.....

**Pepe Guitarra** · 01-30-2014, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by SteveM

The K28/2.0 is my best wide angle.....

Do you mean on a FF camera, or on APSC?

SteveM · 01-30-2014, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Do you mean on a FF camera, or on APSC?

Both.....although obviously limited to film on FF

blende8 · 01-31-2014, 06:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Just trying to show the 3D effect. Does it show on these photos?

To show that a lens has a specific "3D-effect", you have to shoot the exact same scene with different lenses.

mannyquinto · 02-02-2014, 12:06 AM

Finally got some time to test the lens on a K5ii. Wide open JPG SOC shot only resized. What do you guys think?

Cropped file - wide open

ranchy · 02-03-2014, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Of course, with those model, any lens looks good!!

Really, there must be a reason why the lenses used at the space station cameras are made by Zeiss.

Lol.

My friend had posted his shots with the K28/2.. at last!!

Oh yah.. did you manage to the Zeiss28 which was in the B&S in this forum. It was sold so fast, cant even see the thread now. hmm

Pablom · 02-03-2014, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Of course, with those model, any lens looks good!!

Really, there must be a reason why the lenses used at the space station cameras are made by Zeiss.

Maybe they offered the lowest price?

01-30-2014, 10:09 PM	#38
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223 Original Poster	Pentax K5 + Vivitar (Kiron) 28mm f2 M42 @ f2 Just trying to show the 3D effect. Does it show on these photos?

02-02-2014, 12:06 AM	#43
mannyquinto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manila Posts: 140	Finally got some time to test the lens on a K5ii. Wide open JPG SOC shot only resized. What do you guys think? Cropped file - wide open Last edited by mannyquinto; 02-02-2014 at 12:24 AM.

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01-30-2014, 02:48 AM	#31
mannyquinto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manila Posts: 140	Here's one of my early test picture taken with the lens when I bought it. I took it w/ my K-x. I want to test it w/ my new K5ii w/c I acquired last Black Friday - if only I was not so damn busy with work this days....

01-30-2014, 03:08 AM	#32
Michaelina2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,188	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra ...there must be a reason why the lenses used at the space station cameras are made by Zeiss. Lowest bidder?

01-30-2014, 03:19 AM	#33
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 511	Here's one taken by my K 28 f2 just before I sold it - something I still regret ;( .... http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/9258059492_3fe37884c7_b.jpg It is the best 28mm lens I've ever used

01-30-2014, 03:51 AM - 1 Like	#34
Doyle_wolf New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 18	All Photo taken in singapore using a K28/2 First two most likely taken wide open Chit chat Chinese new Year gifts Pomelo Last edited by Doyle_wolf; 01-30-2014 at 04:14 AM.

01-30-2014, 08:52 AM	#35
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 6,974	Originally posted by Michaelina2 Can someone provide a link, or post an example that conclusively demonstrates the K28/2's distinctive "3D look"? Just curious... Yep here we go: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/60011-smc-p...-distagon.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/130-lens-sample-photo-archive/168800-pent...0-samples.html SMC Pentax 28mm F2 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Phil.

01-30-2014, 08:58 AM	#36
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 6,974	Originally posted by blende8 In my view this talk about a lens specific "3D-Look" is nonsense. It depends entirely on the subject/scene and the skills of the photographer. For the K28/2 it is true, if you use one you will agree. Looking at some of my first slide shots with this lens on a light table stunned me. I have over 65 Pentax 35mm & 6x7 lenses and the K28/2 is one that really does live up to all the hype. Phil.

01-30-2014, 09:53 AM	#37
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Woodstock, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,560	So Pepe, did you buy the one that was just sold here in the forums?

01-30-2014, 10:41 PM	#39
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	The K28/2.0 is my best wide angle.....

01-30-2014, 10:48 PM	#40
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223 Original Poster	Originally posted by SteveM The K28/2.0 is my best wide angle..... Do you mean on a FF camera, or on APSC?

01-30-2014, 11:03 PM	#41
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Do you mean on a FF camera, or on APSC? Both.....although obviously limited to film on FF

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01-31-2014, 06:12 AM - 1 Like	#42
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Just trying to show the 3D effect. Does it show on these photos? To show that a lens has a specific "3D-effect", you have to shoot the exact same scene with different lenses.

02-03-2014, 12:22 AM	#44
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 553	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Of course, with those model, any lens looks good!! Really, there must be a reason why the lenses used at the space station cameras are made by Zeiss. Lol. My friend had posted his shots with the K28/2.. at last!! Oh yah.. did you manage to the Zeiss28 which was in the B&S in this forum. It was sold so fast, cant even see the thread now. hmm

02-03-2014, 12:52 AM	#45
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Of course, with those model, any lens looks good!! Really, there must be a reason why the lenses used at the space station cameras are made by Zeiss. Maybe they offered the lowest price?

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