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**onlineflyer** · 07-06-2020, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Yes, definitely a keeper for personal reasons if not entirely for optical quality. It was probably not a rational decision to spend $200 to convert it to K-mount, but then so much of what I do is not done for rational reasons! Thank you for your comments.

Well, look at it this way, it would have cost a lot more to acquire a new K mount f1.2 lens. So you likely 'saved' $200 or more. That's how we justify our expenditures.

By the way, the Canon is a stellar lens

**ivanvernon** · 07-06-2020, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by onlineflyer

Well, look at it this way, it would have cost a lot more to acquire a new K mount f1.2 lens. So you likely 'saved' $200 or more. That's how we justify our expenditures.

By the way, the Canon is a stellar lens

Well, that is right assuming I do not also acquire a Pentax 50mm f 1.2!

**onlineflyer** · 07-06-2020, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Well, that is right assuming I do not also acquire a Pentax 50mm f 1.2!

Well, there IS a Pentax A 50/1.2 for sale in the marketplace.

Pentax A 50mm f1.2 - PentaxForums.com

and the reviews

SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 Reviews - A Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

I know, I know, I'm a trouble maker. Seriously though, I'm surprised this lens has lingered in the marketplace since it's a desirable fast fifty.

edom31 · 07-06-2020, 11:39 AM - **2 Likes**

K 135/2.5 between f5.6-f8

**ivanvernon** · 07-06-2020, 11:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by onlineflyer

Well, there IS a Pentax A 50/1.2 for sale in the marketplace.

Pentax A 50mm f1.2 - PentaxForums.com

and the reviews

SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 Reviews - A Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

I know, I know, I'm a trouble maker. Seriously though, I'm surprised this lens has lingered in the marketplace since it's a desirable fast fifty.

Thanks . . . you are what the French call une agent provocateur. :>)

**pepperberry farm** · 07-06-2020, 05:24 PM - **5 Likes**

**ivanvernon** · 07-07-2020, 08:08 AM - **5 Likes**

Garden flowers the Carl Zeiss Makro way.

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**onlineflyer** · 07-07-2020, 05:33 PM - **4 Likes**

Pentax M 100mm f2.8 + K-5iis. This is not a lens I use often due to its minimum focusing distance and focal length on APS-C, that's something I need to work on.

**aslyfox** · 07-07-2020, 06:56 PM

Saxon and his favorite toy a Flipz

Quote:

. . . The unpredictable action and squeaker keeps dogs captivated, while the durability is sure to deliver long-lasting fun. Ideal for a food bowl replacement while enabling a slow feeding solution, KONG Flipz holds kibble and treats for a rewarding experience. The removable middle container is easy to clean and fill, making for convenient mess free food dispensing fun . . . .

https://www.kongcompany.com/dog/play-type/interactive/flipz

[ and mine too, since I got it 50 % off ]

18.8 lbs. today ( up from 12.2 lbs. on 6/12 )

**ivanvernon** · 07-08-2020, 12:33 AM - **5 Likes**

Wild lilies that we call dog lilies, in season in Ohio in early July along with the wild black raspberries.

KIT: 645D with Pentax 67 75mm f 2.8.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 03:47 AM - **5 Likes**

Gary H Perth · 07-08-2020, 04:26 AM - **2 Likes**

Super Multi Coated Takumar 35mm

This was late afternoon, using a Sony A7ii. These are all jpegs straight out of the camera. The colours, contrast, sharpness are all dramatic, and make full use of the available light. The moon peeks down in the long-focus shot.

Another Pentax classic lens, this one is a bit under-rated I think.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

Super Multi Coated Takumar 35mm

This was late afternoon, using a Sony A7ii. These are all jpegs straight out of the camera. The colours, contrast, sharpness are all dramatic, and make full use of the available light. The moon peeks down in the long-focus shot.

Another Pentax classic lens, this one is a bit under-rated I think.

good stuff, Gary - which SMC Takumar 35? there's two different 35's.....

Gary H Perth · 07-08-2020, 05:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

good stuff, Gary - which SMC Takumar 35? there's two different 35's.....

Thanks Dave.

This is the 35mm f3.5, product code 43572, the fifth variant on the review page (Super Multi Coated is spelled out). Serial Number starts with 71, so I guess it is close to 50 years old now.

I posted a shot on another thread about CCD sensors, taken with this lens on the Pentax K-m, and it has really convincing Kodachrome-25 colours on that sensor.

edom31 · 07-08-2020, 06:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

which SMC Takumar 35? there's two different 35's.....

I go out on a limb and say Gary has the 35/3.5 - that first water shot, I've shot similar landscapes with my 35/3.5 and OOTC looks very similar. It is an awesome lens, second in my 35mm to my Rikenon XR... but not by much.

---------- Post added 07-08-20 at 09:24 AM ----------

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

Thanks Dave.

This is the 35mm f3.5, product code 43572, the fifth variant on the review page (Super Multi Coated is spelled out). Serial Number starts with 71, so I guess it is close to 50 years old now.

I posted a shot on another thread about CCD sensors, taken with this lens on the Pentax K-m, and it has really convincing Kodachrome-25 colours on that sensor.

whoops, you beat me to my prediction (I drafted it, but sidetracked and just posted it).

Glad to see another happy 35/3.5 SMC user.

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07-06-2020, 09:33 AM	#10321
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Originally posted by ivanvernon Yes, definitely a keeper for personal reasons if not entirely for optical quality. It was probably not a rational decision to spend $200 to convert it to K-mount, but then so much of what I do is not done for rational reasons! Thank you for your comments. Well, look at it this way, it would have cost a lot more to acquire a new K mount f1.2 lens. So you likely 'saved' $200 or more. That's how we justify our expenditures. By the way, the Canon is a stellar lens

07-06-2020, 09:48 AM	#10322
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by onlineflyer Well, look at it this way, it would have cost a lot more to acquire a new K mount f1.2 lens. So you likely 'saved' $200 or more. That's how we justify our expenditures. By the way, the Canon is a stellar lens Well, that is right assuming I do not also acquire a Pentax 50mm f 1.2!

07-06-2020, 10:05 AM	#10323
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Originally posted by ivanvernon Well, that is right assuming I do not also acquire a Pentax 50mm f 1.2! Well, there IS a Pentax A 50/1.2 for sale in the marketplace. Pentax A 50mm f1.2 - PentaxForums.com and the reviews SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 Reviews - A Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database I know, I know, I'm a trouble maker. Seriously though, I'm surprised this lens has lingered in the marketplace since it's a desirable fast fifty.

07-06-2020, 11:39 AM - 2 Likes	#10324
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	K 135/2.5 between f5.6-f8

07-06-2020, 11:45 AM - 1 Like	#10325
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by onlineflyer Well, there IS a Pentax A 50/1.2 for sale in the marketplace. Pentax A 50mm f1.2 - PentaxForums.com and the reviews SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 Reviews - A Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database I know, I know, I'm a trouble maker. Seriously though, I'm surprised this lens has lingered in the marketplace since it's a desirable fast fifty. Thanks . . . you are what the French call une agent provocateur. :>)

07-08-2020, 04:42 AM	#10333
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	Originally posted by Gary H Perth Super Multi Coated Takumar 35mm This was late afternoon, using a Sony A7ii. These are all jpegs straight out of the camera. The colours, contrast, sharpness are all dramatic, and make full use of the available light. The moon peeks down in the long-focus shot. Another Pentax classic lens, this one is a bit under-rated I think. good stuff, Gary - which SMC Takumar 35? there's two different 35's.....

07-08-2020, 05:49 AM - 1 Like	#10334
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Originally posted by pepperberry farm good stuff, Gary - which SMC Takumar 35? there's two different 35's..... Thanks Dave. This is the 35mm f3.5, product code 43572, the fifth variant on the review page (Super Multi Coated is spelled out). Serial Number starts with 71, so I guess it is close to 50 years old now. I posted a shot on another thread about CCD sensors, taken with this lens on the Pentax K-m, and it has really convincing Kodachrome-25 colours on that sensor.

07-08-2020, 06:23 AM - 1 Like	#10335
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by pepperberry farm which SMC Takumar 35? there's two different 35's..... I go out on a limb and say Gary has the 35/3.5 - that first water shot, I've shot similar landscapes with my 35/3.5 and OOTC looks very similar. It is an awesome lens, second in my 35mm to my Rikenon XR... but not by much. ---------- Post added 07-08-20 at 09:24 AM ---------- Originally posted by Gary H Perth Thanks Dave. This is the 35mm f3.5, product code 43572, the fifth variant on the review page (Super Multi Coated is spelled out). Serial Number starts with 71, so I guess it is close to 50 years old now. I posted a shot on another thread about CCD sensors, taken with this lens on the Pentax K-m, and it has really convincing Kodachrome-25 colours on that sensor. whoops, you beat me to my prediction (I drafted it, but sidetracked and just posted it). Glad to see another happy 35/3.5 SMC user.