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**paulh** · 10-15-2019, 04:03 PM - **1 Like**

A re-post from a few yrs ago - Super Tak 28/3.5 on *ist D:

edom31 · 10-15-2019, 07:32 PM - **1 Like**

Soligor Tele-Auto 135mm 2.8 (Tokina T4)

**aslyfox** · 10-15-2019, 07:49 PM - **3 Likes**

Sun burst in Yellowstone

edom31 · 10-15-2019, 08:41 PM - **1 Like**

One more for good measure... Soligor 135/2.8 T4

Benz3ne · 10-16-2019, 12:24 AM - **4 Likes**

A few yesterday to trial the SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro... as much as I'm on the fence, I actually had a reasonable number of keepers from this lens.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-16-2019, 01:12 AM - **5 Likes**

Sent to photograph this desirable property again (I did it about three years ago) and to be honest it's not looking any better, it certainly has more structural support on it now.

Here's my poetic version of the estate/realtor agent blurb describing the place.

Desirable detached property, could benefit from some decorative updating and a little refurbishment to the extensive grounds.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-16-2019, 01:57 AM - **2 Likes**

More from my compliant models series, my glamorous assistants are working away well.

Location Shoot - PentaxForums.com

**aslyfox** · 10-16-2019, 03:52 AM - **2 Likes**

using the SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS without a doubt, the best lens in its class **

** = ( class of one )

**Kerrowdown** · 10-16-2019, 04:33 AM - **2 Likes**

I can't help but wonder why you'd go to such lengths to make a template for this... then overspray it with this colour, just quality.

**aslyfox** · 10-16-2019, 06:32 AM - **3 Likes**

using the SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS without a doubt, the best lens in its class **

** = ( class of one )

edom31 · 10-16-2019, 08:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

A few yesterday to trial the SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro... as much as I'm on the fence, I actually had a reasonable number of keepers from this lens.

That second shot is beautiful. Give it time, I found this lens doesn't "get to you" on the first tries... it gets better the more you use it... some lenses I find like that, that on first try they're nothing special; but later on they shine.

Benz3ne · 10-16-2019, 08:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by edom31

That second shot is beautiful. Give it time, I found this lens doesn't "get to you" on the first tries... it gets better the more you use it... some lenses I find like that, that on first try they're nothing special; but later on they shine.

Thank you Ed. Om.

It's reassuring to hear your kind words. I'll switch between this and the SMC-M 135mm f/3.5 only for now (given the single-in) and see how I get on for the next week or so... It might have to see some airtime in the Single-in challenge over the next couple of months!

**aslyfox** · 10-16-2019, 08:53 AM - **3 Likes**

Mountain lions at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center

**paulh** · 10-16-2019, 10:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

A few yesterday to trial the SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro... as much as I'm on the fence, I actually had a reasonable number of keepers from this lens.

Some fine images from a fine lens! Give it some time

My copy desperately needs more playtime.

Benz3ne · 10-16-2019, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

Some fine images from a fine lens! Give it some time

My copy desperately needs more playtime.

Thank you for this Paul! It’s very much appreciated - I’m sure I’ll learn to love the lens quickly.

10-16-2019, 01:12 AM - 5 Likes	#7806
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Des Det Res Sent to photograph this desirable property again (I did it about three years ago) and to be honest it's not looking any better, it certainly has more structural support on it now. Here's my poetic version of the estate/realtor agent blurb describing the place. Desirable detached property, could benefit from some decorative updating and a little refurbishment to the extensive grounds.

10-16-2019, 01:57 AM - 2 Likes	#7807
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Headless Tiller Girls & Trainees More from my compliant models series, my glamorous assistants are working away well. Location Shoot - PentaxForums.com

10-16-2019, 04:33 AM - 2 Likes	#7809
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Quality Estate/Realtor Signage I can't help but wonder why you'd go to such lengths to make a template for this... then overspray it with this colour, just quality.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	A re-post from a few yrs ago - Super Tak 28/3.5 on *ist D:

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10-16-2019, 08:22 AM - 1 Like	#7811
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Benz3ne A few yesterday to trial the SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro... as much as I'm on the fence, I actually had a reasonable number of keepers from this lens. That second shot is beautiful. Give it time, I found this lens doesn't "get to you" on the first tries... it gets better the more you use it... some lenses I find like that, that on first try they're nothing special; but later on they shine.

10-16-2019, 08:24 AM - 2 Likes	#7812
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by edom31 That second shot is beautiful. Give it time, I found this lens doesn't "get to you" on the first tries... it gets better the more you use it... some lenses I find like that, that on first try they're nothing special; but later on they shine. Thank you Ed. Om. It's reassuring to hear your kind words. I'll switch between this and the SMC-M 135mm f/3.5 only for now (given the single-in) and see how I get on for the next week or so... It might have to see some airtime in the Single-in challenge over the next couple of months!

10-16-2019, 10:36 AM - 2 Likes	#7814
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by Benz3ne A few yesterday to trial the SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro... as much as I'm on the fence, I actually had a reasonable number of keepers from this lens. Some fine images from a fine lens! Give it some time My copy desperately needs more playtime.

10-16-2019, 11:42 AM - 1 Like	#7815
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by paulh Some fine images from a fine lens! Give it some time My copy desperately needs more playtime. Thank you for this Paul! It’s very much appreciated - I’m sure I’ll learn to love the lens quickly.

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