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**paulh** · 07-16-2016, 11:07 AM

M50/1.7

**KC0PET** · 07-16-2016, 06:30 PM

Perhaps a form of cannibalism? Vivitar/Cosina 28mm f/2.8

**pepperberry farm** · 07-16-2016, 07:04 PM

sunset at 500mm

**Scorpio71GR** · 07-16-2016, 07:33 PM - **1 Like**

K-01 with the little DA 40xs

Last edited by Scorpio71GR; 07-19-2016 at 07:00 PM. Reason: Fixed broken link

**pepperberry farm** · 07-16-2016, 08:03 PM - **1 Like**

nice shot, Michael - that tiny lens does not get enough credit....

moon shot tonight:

**Scorpio71GR** · 07-17-2016, 05:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

nice shot, Michael - that tiny lens does not get enough credit....

Thank you Pepperberry, that is a great moon shot. I've tried some moon shots a few times but never been to successful.

K-01 and DA21 Limited @f3.2

**pepperberry farm** · 07-17-2016, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Thank you Pepperberry, that is a great moon shot. I've tried some moon shots a few times but never been to successful.

thank you - I've finally narrowed down the settings that seem to work with the K-3 and that lens - that's first of them that I've been truly happy/satisfied with....

**pepperberry farm** · 07-17-2016, 03:22 PM

**KC0PET** · 07-18-2016, 07:54 PM

Vivitar/Cosina 28mm f/2.8

**paulh** · 07-18-2016, 09:22 PM

M50/1.7

butangmucat · 07-18-2016, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Is a 35 mm lens that much of a different view than a 50 mm?

Yes, especially when taking into account the crop factor of the APS-C sensor.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Is an aperture of f1.8 that much more noticeable in low light than an f2.4?

Yes, however for a wider lens you can use a lower shutter speed (if the object is not moving).

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Should I be looking only at autofocus lenses vs manual?

It depends. I only look for old lenses because of limited funds, but that's only my case.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I've read from end to end the thread on old manual lenses and how great they are - but is it really just the 'neat' factor of using an old lens vs a new 'plastic fantastic'?

To me, the beauty of these used old glass is that you can get high quality glass for a relatively inexpensive price. However bear in mind that these old glass will exhibit more problems including CA, flare etc. compared to the latest lenses optimized for digital sensors.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-19-2016, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by butangmucat

Yes, especially when taking into account the crop factor of the APS-C sensor.

Yes, however for a wider lens you can use a lower shutter speed (if the object is not moving).

It depends. I only look for old lenses because of limited funds, but that's only my case.

To me, the beauty of these used old glass is that you can get high quality glass for a relatively inexpensive price. However bear in mind that these old glass will exhibit more problems including CA, flare etc. compared to the latest lenses optimized for digital sensors.

thank you - take a look at the 52 pages (!) of this thread and I think you'll see the adventure that first post became....

**KC0PET** · 07-19-2016, 04:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

thank you - take a look at the 52 pages (!) of this thread and I think you'll see the adventure that first post became....

And several of us are riding along on that adventure

**KC0PET** · 07-19-2016, 08:02 PM

A good day out in the field at work and took my camera along. Pentax DA15.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-19-2016, 08:15 PM

glad for the company....

DA21 Limited:

Tamron 72B

(I really think everyone needs a copy of this lens)

07-16-2016, 07:04 PM	#768
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	K-3 with Tamron Adaptall 2 55BB - 500mm f8 sunset at 500mm

07-16-2016, 08:03 PM - 1 Like	#770
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	K-3 with Tamron Adaptall 2 55BB - 500mm f8 nice shot, Michael - that tiny lens does not get enough credit.... moon shot tonight:

07-17-2016, 05:40 AM - 1 Like	#771
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,037	Originally posted by pepperberry farm nice shot, Michael - that tiny lens does not get enough credit.... Thank you Pepperberry, that is a great moon shot. I've tried some moon shots a few times but never been to successful. K-01 and DA21 Limited @f3.2 Last edited by Scorpio71GR; 07-17-2016 at 06:07 AM.

07-17-2016, 03:22 PM	#773
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	K-3 with Tamron Adaptall 2 72B - 90mm f2.8

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07-17-2016, 06:25 AM	#772
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Thank you Pepperberry, that is a great moon shot. I've tried some moon shots a few times but never been to successful. thank you - I've finally narrowed down the settings that seem to work with the K-3 and that lens - that's first of them that I've been truly happy/satisfied with....

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07-18-2016, 11:44 PM	#776
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Is a 35 mm lens that much of a different view than a 50 mm? Yes, especially when taking into account the crop factor of the APS-C sensor. Originally posted by pepperberry farm Is an aperture of f1.8 that much more noticeable in low light than an f2.4? Yes, however for a wider lens you can use a lower shutter speed (if the object is not moving). Originally posted by pepperberry farm Should I be looking only at autofocus lenses vs manual? It depends. I only look for old lenses because of limited funds, but that's only my case. Originally posted by pepperberry farm I've read from end to end the thread on old manual lenses and how great they are - but is it really just the 'neat' factor of using an old lens vs a new 'plastic fantastic'? To me, the beauty of these used old glass is that you can get high quality glass for a relatively inexpensive price. However bear in mind that these old glass will exhibit more problems including CA, flare etc. compared to the latest lenses optimized for digital sensors.

07-19-2016, 02:57 AM	#777
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	Originally posted by butangmucat Yes, especially when taking into account the crop factor of the APS-C sensor. Yes, however for a wider lens you can use a lower shutter speed (if the object is not moving). It depends. I only look for old lenses because of limited funds, but that's only my case. To me, the beauty of these used old glass is that you can get high quality glass for a relatively inexpensive price. However bear in mind that these old glass will exhibit more problems including CA, flare etc. compared to the latest lenses optimized for digital sensors. thank you - take a look at the 52 pages (!) of this thread and I think you'll see the adventure that first post became....

07-19-2016, 04:55 PM - 1 Like	#778
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,274	Originally posted by pepperberry farm thank you - take a look at the 52 pages (!) of this thread and I think you'll see the adventure that first post became.... And several of us are riding along on that adventure

07-19-2016, 08:02 PM	#779
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,274	A good day out in the field at work and took my camera along. Pentax DA15.

07-19-2016, 08:15 PM	#780
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	glad for the company.... DA21 Limited: Tamron 72B (I really think everyone needs a copy of this lens)

prime, prime, everywhere a prime...

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