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MPrince · 09-16-2014, 02:52 AM

I really liked the M135 on my K100D. Hated it on my K-7. Haven't tried it on my K-3 yet.

tromboads · 09-16-2014, 02:53 AM

liked on the k10 and hated it on the k7? why?

Joel B · 09-16-2014, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by tromboads

liked on the k10 and hated it on the k7? why?

Interesting question. Is it the difference in sensor? (ccd vs cmos) Or is it the upgrade in megapixels? Any thoughts?

AquaDome · 09-16-2014, 08:44 PM

I love the look the lens gives. 135mm is a bit long in focal-length for most of what I do in digital, but its a great lens for taking pictures of cats.
On the other hand, I wouldn't be without it on my K body film cameras.

MPrince · 09-17-2014, 09:51 AM

On my K-7 the colors always looked too cold, and the images looked dull, unfocused, and not sharp. It was a completely different lens on my K100D.

Cabessius · 09-17-2014, 05:35 PM

I have mine since April and quickly became one of my favourites.
Liked it so much that a couple of months ago I saw another copy (a mint, barely used one) in an auction and impulsively made a 15 euros bid, just to find that I became the highest bidder.
I know I should sell one of them (I also have a K 135mm f2.5) but I can't, don't ask me why.

kh1234567890 · 09-18-2014, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by MPrince

On my K-7 the colors always looked too cold, and the images looked dull, unfocused, and not sharp. It was a completely different lens on my K100D.

I have no such problem on my K-7.

MPrince · 09-18-2014, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by kh1234567890

I have no such problem on my K-7.

I just bought the K-3. I haven't tried the lens on it yet, will hopefully have time tomorrow to do so. Maybe it will perform better than on my K-7. If not, I'm sure someone will give it a happy home.

robtcorl · 09-18-2014, 10:43 AM

I picked my copy up locally for a song, and it was love at first click.
It's been on my Q adapter for a spell, and needs to get back on one of the big fellows soon.

My first shot with it on the K-01:

tromboads · 09-18-2014, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by MPrince

I just bought the K-3. I haven't tried the lens on it yet, will hopefully have time tomorrow to do so. Maybe it will perform better than on my K-7. If not, I'm sure someone will give it a happy home.

jut sounds like your not focusing correctly on your k7 if it was fine on the k10...

but anyways

Yah to old glass :P

Joel B · 09-19-2014, 07:52 PM

My standard kit on my K1000 was the M50 f2, the M135 f3.5 and a 2x teleconverter. This covered everything I needed back in the day. Still have it all and use it all!

09-17-2014, 05:35 PM	#21
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	I have mine since April and quickly became one of my favourites. Liked it so much that a couple of months ago I saw another copy (a mint, barely used one) in an auction and impulsively made a 15 euros bid, just to find that I became the highest bidder. I know I should sell one of them (I also have a K 135mm f2.5) but I can't, don't ask me why. Last edited by Cabessius; 09-18-2014 at 02:01 AM.

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09-16-2014, 02:52 AM	#16
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	I really liked the M135 on my K100D. Hated it on my K-7. Haven't tried it on my K-3 yet.

09-16-2014, 02:53 AM	#17
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240 Original Poster	liked on the k10 and hated it on the k7? why?

09-16-2014, 12:27 PM	#18
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by tromboads liked on the k10 and hated it on the k7? why? Interesting question. Is it the difference in sensor? (ccd vs cmos) Or is it the upgrade in megapixels? Any thoughts?

09-16-2014, 08:44 PM	#19
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	I love the look the lens gives. 135mm is a bit long in focal-length for most of what I do in digital, but its a great lens for taking pictures of cats. On the other hand, I wouldn't be without it on my K body film cameras.

09-17-2014, 09:51 AM	#20
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	On my K-7 the colors always looked too cold, and the images looked dull, unfocused, and not sharp. It was a completely different lens on my K100D.

09-18-2014, 12:44 AM	#22
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	Originally posted by MPrince On my K-7 the colors always looked too cold, and the images looked dull, unfocused, and not sharp. It was a completely different lens on my K100D. I have no such problem on my K-7.

09-18-2014, 09:34 AM	#23
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Originally posted by kh1234567890 I have no such problem on my K-7. I just bought the K-3. I haven't tried the lens on it yet, will hopefully have time tomorrow to do so. Maybe it will perform better than on my K-7. If not, I'm sure someone will give it a happy home.

09-18-2014, 10:43 AM	#24
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I picked my copy up locally for a song, and it was love at first click. It's been on my Q adapter for a spell, and needs to get back on one of the big fellows soon. My first shot with it on the K-01:

09-18-2014, 08:44 PM	#25
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240 Original Poster	Originally posted by MPrince I just bought the K-3. I haven't tried the lens on it yet, will hopefully have time tomorrow to do so. Maybe it will perform better than on my K-7. If not, I'm sure someone will give it a happy home. jut sounds like your not focusing correctly on your k7 if it was fine on the k10... but anyways Yah to old glass :P

09-19-2014, 07:52 PM	#26
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	My standard kit on my K1000 was the M50 f2, the M135 f3.5 and a 2x teleconverter. This covered everything I needed back in the day. Still have it all and use it all!

Ode to the M 135mm f3.5

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