prime, prime, everywhere a prime...

**pepperberry farm** · 09-21-2018, 11:29 PM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 09-21-2018, 11:36 PM

looking for a challenge.... perhaps M42....

**pepperberry farm** · 09-22-2018, 07:24 AM - **4 Likes**

first day of autumn and the light is delicious this morning

**pepperberry farm** · 09-22-2018, 07:25 AM - **6 Likes**

**paulh** · 09-22-2018, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

looking for a challenge.... perhaps M42....

uh-oh...down the rabbit hole we go...

**pepperberry farm** · 09-22-2018, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by paulh

uh-oh...down the rabbit hole we go...

and with my natural leanings towards the 55mm side.... there's waaaaaay too many choices....

**pepperberry farm** · 09-22-2018, 08:48 AM

that didn't take long - Super Takumar 55/1.8 with the original hood.... on the way!

**pepperberry farm** · 09-22-2018, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

**richard0170** · 09-22-2018, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Garden shots at f 2.0.

KIT: K-1 with MC Helios 44K-4 58mm f 2.0.

Just acquired one of these, inspired by this thread,. I am very impressed by the colours on my K3 - indistinguishable in flat lighting from my HD Ltd lenses - less so with the sharpness at wider apertures. What interests me though is how it will perform on a film camera in B&W. How have you found it in general use with regard to flare and CA's

**pepperberry farm** · 09-22-2018, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by richard0170

Just acquired one of these, inspired by this thread,. I am very impressed by the colours on my K3 - indistinguishable in flat lighting from my HD Ltd lenses - less so with the sharpness at wider apertures. What interests me though is how it will perform on a film camera in B&W. How have you found it in general use with regard to flare and CA's

as far as flare & aberrations, I'll leave this here:

(look closely and you'll see the reflection of the aperture blades in the shot)

I just remember to not shoot directly at strong light sources....

**onlineflyer** · 09-22-2018, 12:01 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax K-5iis + Sigma 70mm f2.8 macro

**onlineflyer** · 09-22-2018, 12:08 PM - **3 Likes**

K-5iis+ SMC K 50mm f1.2

**pepperberry farm** · 09-22-2018, 06:53 PM

OK - starting all over

M42 lens on the way, I have the OEM M42/K-mount adapter.... anything I should know or be aware of aside from what I've read in the manual lens/M42 article?

**paulh** · 09-22-2018, 07:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

OK - starting all over

M42 lens on the way, I have the OEM M42/K-mount adapter.... anything I should know or be aware of aside from what I've read in the manual lens/M42 article?

If you're getting the OEM adapter, you should be good. I have two, and they both install and uninstall effortlessly. Actually I just leave them there most of the time, since they are "dedicated" bodies, more or less. (*ist D and K10D) Be aware that some m42 lenses, esp the smaller ones (like my Industar 50-2) will leave the lens mount partially exposed. This hasn't posed a problem for me. Have fun, and see you in the Takumar Club soon!

**pepperberry farm** · 09-22-2018, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by paulh

If you're getting the OEM adapter, you should be good. I have two, and they both install and uninstall effortlessly. Actually I just leave them there most of the time, since they are "dedicated" bodies, more or less. (*ist D and K10D) Be aware that some m42 lenses, esp the smaller ones (like my Industar 50-2) will leave the lens mount partially exposed. This hasn't posed a problem for me. Have fun, and see you in the Takumar Club soon!

gotcha - I do have the OEM adapter already and the Super Takumar 55/1.8 should be here next week...

09-21-2018, 11:29 PM - 1 Like	#4636
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro

09-22-2018, 07:24 AM - 4 Likes	#4638
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro first day of autumn and the light is delicious this morning

09-22-2018, 07:25 AM - 6 Likes	#4639
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro

09-22-2018, 08:50 AM - 1 Like	#4643
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM

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09-21-2018, 11:36 PM	#4637
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	looking for a challenge.... perhaps M42....

09-22-2018, 08:24 AM	#4640
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by pepperberry farm looking for a challenge.... perhaps M42.... uh-oh...down the rabbit hole we go...

09-22-2018, 08:29 AM	#4641
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh uh-oh...down the rabbit hole we go... and with my natural leanings towards the 55mm side.... there's waaaaaay too many choices....

09-22-2018, 08:48 AM	#4642
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	that didn't take long - Super Takumar 55/1.8 with the original hood.... on the way!

09-22-2018, 09:46 AM	#4644
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,034	Originally posted by ivanvernon Garden shots at f 2.0. KIT: K-1 with MC Helios 44K-4 58mm f 2.0. Just acquired one of these, inspired by this thread,. I am very impressed by the colours on my K3 - indistinguishable in flat lighting from my HD Ltd lenses - less so with the sharpness at wider apertures. What interests me though is how it will perform on a film camera in B&W. How have you found it in general use with regard to flare and CA's

09-22-2018, 10:14 AM	#4645
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	Originally posted by richard0170 Just acquired one of these, inspired by this thread,. I am very impressed by the colours on my K3 - indistinguishable in flat lighting from my HD Ltd lenses - less so with the sharpness at wider apertures. What interests me though is how it will perform on a film camera in B&W. How have you found it in general use with regard to flare and CA's as far as flare & aberrations, I'll leave this here: (look closely and you'll see the reflection of the aperture blades in the shot) I just remember to not shoot directly at strong light sources....

09-22-2018, 06:53 PM	#4648
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	OK - starting all over M42 lens on the way, I have the OEM M42/K-mount adapter.... anything I should know or be aware of aside from what I've read in the manual lens/M42 article?

09-22-2018, 07:32 PM - 1 Like	#4649
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by pepperberry farm OK - starting all over M42 lens on the way, I have the OEM M42/K-mount adapter.... anything I should know or be aware of aside from what I've read in the manual lens/M42 article? If you're getting the OEM adapter, you should be good. I have two, and they both install and uninstall effortlessly. Actually I just leave them there most of the time, since they are "dedicated" bodies, more or less. (*ist D and K10D) Be aware that some m42 lenses, esp the smaller ones (like my Industar 50-2) will leave the lens mount partially exposed. This hasn't posed a problem for me. Have fun, and see you in the Takumar Club soon!

09-22-2018, 07:36 PM	#4650
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh If you're getting the OEM adapter, you should be good. I have two, and they both install and uninstall effortlessly. Actually I just leave them there most of the time, since they are "dedicated" bodies, more or less. (*ist D and K10D) Be aware that some m42 lenses, esp the smaller ones (like my Industar 50-2) will leave the lens mount partially exposed. This hasn't posed a problem for me. Have fun, and see you in the Takumar Club soon! gotcha - I do have the OEM adapter already and the Super Takumar 55/1.8 should be here next week...