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cali92rs · 03-07-2014, 08:59 PM

Make sure to give it all 10s in the lens review section

(But seriously, C'mon people....is there no objectivity? A leica 35mm f1.4 summilux isn't even a perfect lens, yet in the lens reviews, if you give a pentax lens a 7, which should be a good score, it instead looks like you are crapping on it...ok end rant)

Eyewanders · 03-07-2014, 09:24 PM - **2 Likes**

I didn't want to tell you, but I finally updated my sig right after reading the OP to reflect the prototype I've keepin under wraps. It's strange living with it, sort of like bunking next to a black whole... every time I take it out and use it I'm afraid the universe will collapse on itself.

---------- Post added 03-07-14 at 08:32 PM ----------

In all seriousness though, a close friend of mine was killed by colour rendition, so this thread is a little too close to home. Please show some respect.

beslocum · 03-07-2014, 09:34 PM

Some of the sharpness could be attributed to the image stabilization...or is this tripod mounted?

AquaDome · 03-07-2014, 10:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by chickentender

FA*10-600mm f/1.2 Macro Ltd

Its so fast, it takes pictures of the future.

calculator01 · 03-07-2014, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Make sure to give it all 10s in the lens review section

(But seriously, C'mon people....is there no objectivity? A leica 35mm f1.4 summilux isn't even a perfect lens, yet in the lens reviews, if you give a pentax owns a 7, which should be a good score, it instead looks like you are crapping on it...ok end rant)

Couldn't agree more. I find the number system to be mere blind stupidity most the time. Especially when I read "That lens is a dog, it only rates an 8.52 in the reviews. Why would you buy such garbage?"

stevebrot · 03-07-2014, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by GoremanX

I figured I'd test it by submerging it in a large vat of diet Pepsi.

I won't be fully convinced until you submerge it in a vat of regular Coke. My sources on Facebook indicate that Coke is one of the most corrosive substances known to humankind. If it can survive Coke, it can survive anything.

Steve

Eyewanders · 03-07-2014, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I won't be fully convinced until you submerge it in a vat of regular Coke. My sources on Facebook indicate that Coke is one of the most corrosive substances known to humankind. If it can survive Coke, it can survive anything.
Steve

I think I remember that PepsiCo sponsored a blind lens dunk test back in the 70s, but this was well before the Cola Resistant technologies that this lens employees. They could certainly stand to do it again.

---------- Post added 03-07-14 at 09:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by AquaDome

Its so fast, it takes pictures of the future.

Youtu.be

drypenn · 03-07-2014, 11:02 PM

Was this shot with a K3?

stevebrot · 03-07-2014, 11:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by drypenn

Was this shot with a K3?

If it were, the images would say Ricoh on the back. I turned my computer around and it says "lenovo", so no, I don't think if was a K-3

Steve

drypenn · 03-07-2014, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

If it were, the images would say Ricoh on the back. I turned my computer around and it says "lenovo", so no, I don't think if was a K-3

Steve

Not true. I turned my computer around, and I saw a white brightly lit Apple with a bite. So no, it wasn't shot by a Lenovo.

Photographer was probably biting an apple hence the camera shake. Definitely not a bacon though.

Racer X 69 · 03-07-2014, 11:16 PM

Ow!

The retina slicing sharpness just cut off my, um, well, never mind.

OK, gotta head to the emergency room now.

Regards!
John Bobbit

stevebrot · 03-07-2014, 11:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Ow!

The retina slicing sharpness just cut off my, um, well, never mind.

OK, gotta head to the emergency room now.

Regards!
John Bobbit

Careful, dude...different mods on this side of the site.

Steve

drypenn · 03-07-2014, 11:21 PM

The instagram crowd will love this lomo-ish effect.

Why not try this with your 18-135?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7l_xZQLCox4/UNILF2Fp1ZI/AAAAAAAARes/S9CsitIAjf8/s1...+bokeh+kit.jpg

Racer X 69 · 03-07-2014, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

If it were, the images would say Ricoh on the back. I turned my computer around and it says "lenovo", so no, I don't think if was a K-3

Steve

Originally posted by drypenn

Not true. I turned my computer around, and I saw a white brightly lit Apple with a bite. So no, it wasn't shot by a Lenovo.

Photographer was probably biting an apple hence the camera shake. Definitely not a bacon though.

You're both mistaken.

When I turn my laptop around is has ASUS on it.

drypenn · 03-07-2014, 11:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

You're both mistaken.

When I turn my laptop around is has ASUS on it.

That settles it!

This is the next generation prototype K3! It's neither a Pentax nor a Ricoh! Not even a Lenovo, Apple or Asus.

Pentax engineers are the greatest!!!!

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03-07-2014, 08:59 PM	#16
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Make sure to give it all 10s in the lens review section (But seriously, C'mon people....is there no objectivity? A leica 35mm f1.4 summilux isn't even a perfect lens, yet in the lens reviews, if you give a pentax lens a 7, which should be a good score, it instead looks like you are crapping on it...ok end rant)

03-07-2014, 09:24 PM - 2 Likes	#17
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	I didn't want to tell you, but I finally updated my sig right after reading the OP to reflect the prototype I've keepin under wraps. It's strange living with it, sort of like bunking next to a black whole... every time I take it out and use it I'm afraid the universe will collapse on itself. ---------- Post added 03-07-14 at 08:32 PM ---------- In all seriousness though, a close friend of mine was killed by colour rendition, so this thread is a little too close to home. Please show some respect.

03-07-2014, 09:34 PM	#18
beslocum New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16	Some of the sharpness could be attributed to the image stabilization...or is this tripod mounted?

03-07-2014, 10:23 PM - 2 Likes	#19
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Originally posted by chickentender FA*10-600mm f/1.2 Macro Ltd Its so fast, it takes pictures of the future.

03-07-2014, 10:38 PM	#20
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	Originally posted by cali92rs Make sure to give it all 10s in the lens review section (But seriously, C'mon people....is there no objectivity? A leica 35mm f1.4 summilux isn't even a perfect lens, yet in the lens reviews, if you give a pentax owns a 7, which should be a good score, it instead looks like you are crapping on it...ok end rant) Couldn't agree more. I find the number system to be mere blind stupidity most the time. Especially when I read "That lens is a dog, it only rates an 8.52 in the reviews. Why would you buy such garbage?"

03-07-2014, 10:49 PM	#21
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by GoremanX I figured I'd test it by submerging it in a large vat of diet Pepsi. I won't be fully convinced until you submerge it in a vat of regular Coke. My sources on Facebook indicate that Coke is one of the most corrosive substances known to humankind. If it can survive Coke, it can survive anything. Steve

03-07-2014, 11:02 PM	#23
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Was this shot with a K3?

03-07-2014, 11:05 PM - 2 Likes	#24
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by drypenn Was this shot with a K3? If it were, the images would say Ricoh on the back. I turned my computer around and it says "lenovo", so no, I don't think if was a K-3 Steve

03-07-2014, 11:09 PM	#25
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Originally posted by stevebrot If it were, the images would say Ricoh on the back. I turned my computer around and it says "lenovo", so no, I don't think if was a K-3 Steve Not true. I turned my computer around, and I saw a white brightly lit Apple with a bite. So no, it wasn't shot by a Lenovo. Photographer was probably biting an apple hence the camera shake. Definitely not a bacon though.

03-07-2014, 11:16 PM	#26
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Ow! The retina slicing sharpness just cut off my, um, well, never mind. OK, gotta head to the emergency room now. Regards! John Bobbit

03-07-2014, 11:21 PM - 1 Like	#27
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Ow! The retina slicing sharpness just cut off my, um, well, never mind. OK, gotta head to the emergency room now. Regards! John Bobbit Careful, dude...different mods on this side of the site. Steve

03-07-2014, 11:21 PM	#28
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	The instagram crowd will love this lomo-ish effect. Why not try this with your 18-135? http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7l_xZQLCox4/UNILF2Fp1ZI/AAAAAAAARes/S9CsitIAjf8/s1...+bokeh+kit.jpg

03-07-2014, 11:25 PM	#29
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by stevebrot If it were, the images would say Ricoh on the back. I turned my computer around and it says "lenovo", so no, I don't think if was a K-3 Steve Originally posted by drypenn Not true. I turned my computer around, and I saw a white brightly lit Apple with a bite. So no, it wasn't shot by a Lenovo. Photographer was probably biting an apple hence the camera shake. Definitely not a bacon though. You're both mistaken. When I turn my laptop around is has ASUS on it.

03-07-2014, 11:28 PM - 1 Like	#30
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Originally posted by Racer X 69 You're both mistaken. When I turn my laptop around is has ASUS on it. That settles it! This is the next generation prototype K3! It's neither a Pentax nor a Ricoh! Not even a Lenovo, Apple or Asus. Pentax engineers are the greatest!!!!

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