prime, prime, everywhere a prime...

**paulh** · 07-06-2016, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

Thanks Paul. This forum has been such a great resource for tips, advice and examples. I spend at least an hour or two here every single day reading thru threads old and new and admiring member-submitted photos.

Right there with you! I bought my first DSLR (*ist D) 6 years ago and it was such an awakening after years of using a P&S. But the best thing that happened was when the seller turned me onto these forums. It's hard to imagine how I would have progressed without the help & guidance of the great folks here on PF. There is really nothing else like it.

Here's one with the Industar 50-2 - an amazing (and cheap!) little lens...

Last edited by paulh; 07-06-2016 at 07:58 AM.

**KC0PET** · 07-06-2016, 04:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

LOL

thanks for the nudge... actually, I'm shopping for something sub-20mm... I'd love to spring for a DA15 Limited, but not in the budget yet.... so looking at Tamron SP 17mm.....

I too am saving for a super-wide. I have the DA15 but believe it or not I would like something wider. What I really want is a compact 10-12mm prime. But there is no such thing (outside a couple expensive full frame fisheye options with round images). The Samy 10mm f2.8 is a beast, too big for my taste. The next best thing will probably be either the Pentax DA 10-17 or the Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 version). I am on the fence about fisheye or not...

---------- Post added 07-06-16 at 04:41 PM ----------

Some samples from 4th of July. More on my flickr feed. All taken with the DA21. Fireworks shots aren't the best, I have never been happy with my fireworks shots.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-06-2016, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by KC0PET

The Samy 10mm f2.8 is a beast, too big for my taste. The next best thing will probably be either the Pentax DA 10-17 or the Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 version). I am on the fence about fisheye or not...

I have the DA10-17 fisheye - it is an amazing, fun lens...

my flickr album for Dory:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pepperberryfarm/sets/72157659032799212

**KC0PET** · 07-06-2016, 06:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I have the DA10-17 fisheye - it is an amazing, fun lens...

my flickr album for Dory:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pepperberryfarm/sets/72157659032799212

'tis what I have heard. Thanks for the link to photos.

Felt the urge to make some b&ws. From our evening walk, Pentax A35 f/2.8.

Achromatter · 07-07-2016, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by KC0PET

'tis what I have heard. Thanks for the link to photos.

Felt the urge to make some b&ws. From our evening walk, Pentax A35 f/2.8.

Wow, that's some hood-shadow on the first one

**KC0PET** · 07-07-2016, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by Achromatter

Wow, that's some hood-shadow on the first one

**paulh** · 07-09-2016, 08:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Taken on Main Street, across from City Hall. I used an Image 28/2.8, which I purchased here on the Marketplace for $15...

**pepperberry farm** · 07-09-2016, 03:59 PM

can't beat a deal like that, paul!

Tamron Adaptall-2 72B:

DA21 Limited:

gatorguy · 07-09-2016, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

can't beat a deal like that, paul!

Tamron Adaptall-2 72B:

DA21 Limited:

Unique shot of the canning jars. I like it.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-09-2016, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

Unique shot of the canning jars. I like it.

thank you...

**paulh** · 07-10-2016, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

can't beat a deal like that, paul!

It included shipping from Montreal, no less! I've had it for about 6 yrs now - it was one of my first prime purchases.

Love the jars, pepperberry!

Another with the Image 28/2.8 - on Main Street again. This is the old City Drugstore and a jewelry shop on the corner:

**pepperberry farm** · 07-10-2016, 02:16 PM - **1 Like**

**Scorpio71GR** · 07-10-2016, 02:21 PM - **1 Like**

Excellent shots pepperberry.

A couple with the FA 50 Macro from a walk last night.

**chuck_c** · 07-10-2016, 06:59 PM - **2 Likes**

DA* 55 on the K-1

Red neon reflection by Chuck Campbell, on Flickr

**paulh** · 07-10-2016, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Excellent shots pepperberry.

The pollen-laden bee is great

Nice shots by all on this page!

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07-06-2016, 07:47 AM	#736
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by gatorguy Thanks Paul. This forum has been such a great resource for tips, advice and examples. I spend at least an hour or two here every single day reading thru threads old and new and admiring member-submitted photos. Right there with you! I bought my first DSLR (ist D) 6 years ago and it was such an awakening after years of using a P&S. But the best thing that happened was when the seller turned me onto these forums. It's hard to imagine how I would have progressed without the help & guidance of the great folks here on PF. There is really nothing else like it. Here's one with the Industar 50-2 - an amazing (and cheap!) little lens... Last edited by paulh; 07-06-2016 at 07:58 AM.*

07-06-2016, 04:19 PM - 1 Like	#737
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	Originally posted by pepperberry farm LOL thanks for the nudge... actually, I'm shopping for something sub-20mm... I'd love to spring for a DA15 Limited, but not in the budget yet.... so looking at Tamron SP 17mm..... I too am saving for a super-wide. I have the DA15 but believe it or not I would like something wider. What I really want is a compact 10-12mm prime. But there is no such thing (outside a couple expensive full frame fisheye options with round images). The Samy 10mm f2.8 is a beast, too big for my taste. The next best thing will probably be either the Pentax DA 10-17 or the Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 version). I am on the fence about fisheye or not... ---------- Post added 07-06-16 at 04:41 PM ---------- Some samples from 4th of July. More on my flickr feed. All taken with the DA21. Fireworks shots aren't the best, I have never been happy with my fireworks shots.

07-06-2016, 05:46 PM	#738
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by KC0PET The Samy 10mm f2.8 is a beast, too big for my taste. The next best thing will probably be either the Pentax DA 10-17 or the Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 version). I am on the fence about fisheye or not... I have the DA10-17 fisheye - it is an amazing, fun lens... my flickr album for Dory: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pepperberryfarm/sets/72157659032799212

07-06-2016, 06:48 PM - 1 Like	#739
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I have the DA10-17 fisheye - it is an amazing, fun lens... my flickr album for Dory: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pepperberryfarm/sets/72157659032799212 'tis what I have heard. Thanks for the link to photos. Felt the urge to make some b&ws. From our evening walk, Pentax A35 f/2.8.

07-07-2016, 02:10 AM	#740
Achromatter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 122	Originally posted by KC0PET 'tis what I have heard. Thanks for the link to photos. Felt the urge to make some b&ws. From our evening walk, Pentax A35 f/2.8. Wow, that's some hood-shadow on the first one

07-07-2016, 03:19 PM	#741
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	Originally posted by Achromatter Wow, that's some hood-shadow on the first one

07-09-2016, 08:49 AM - 2 Likes	#742
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Taken on Main Street, across from City Hall. I used an Image 28/2.8, which I purchased here on the Marketplace for $15...

07-09-2016, 03:59 PM	#743
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	can't beat a deal like that, paul! Tamron Adaptall-2 72B: DA21 Limited:

07-09-2016, 05:58 PM	#744
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by pepperberry farm can't beat a deal like that, paul! Tamron Adaptall-2 72B: DA21 Limited: Unique shot of the canning jars. I like it.

07-09-2016, 09:46 PM	#745
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by gatorguy Unique shot of the canning jars. I like it. thank you...

07-10-2016, 01:02 PM	#746
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by pepperberry farm can't beat a deal like that, paul! It included shipping from Montreal, no less! I've had it for about 6 yrs now - it was one of my first prime purchases. Love the jars, pepperberry! Another with the Image 28/2.8 - on Main Street again. This is the old City Drugstore and a jewelry shop on the corner:

07-10-2016, 02:21 PM - 1 Like	#748
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	Excellent shots pepperberry. A couple with the FA 50 Macro from a walk last night.

07-10-2016, 06:59 PM - 2 Likes	#749
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	DA* 55 on the K-1 Red neon reflection by Chuck Campbell, on Flickr

07-10-2016, 07:03 PM	#750
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Excellent shots pepperberry. The pollen-laden bee is great Nice shots by all on this page!