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**onlineflyer** · 07-04-2018, 05:54 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

We love our country, so here are a few garden photos for the Fourth of July

Well then, we need a flag.

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**pepperberry farm** · 07-04-2018, 06:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by onlineflyer

Well then, we need a flag.

entirely correct:

**paulh** · 07-04-2018, 08:38 AM - **1 Like**

Happy 4th, everyone! Jeannie on the trails recently. The paved walkways have been built over the last couple years and are very nice (with more coming!). A35/2.8 on *ist D:

**pepperberry farm** · 07-04-2018, 02:47 PM - **4 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-04-2018, 02:49 PM - **1 Like**

ChristianRock · 07-05-2018, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Interesting. The coating reflections and the build on that Spiratone lens are very Tokina-like, but I'm not aware that Tokina ever did a 28mm f2 lens.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-05-2018, 07:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Interesting. The coating reflections and the build on that Spiratone lens are very Tokina-like, but I'm not aware that Tokina ever did a 28mm f2 lens.

all of that, plus the sheer size of it (62mm filter ring) place it firmly in the '???' category... I know that Mitake was a lens manufacturer and Spiratone did nothing but rebadges....

additionally, from this morning:

you can see where the coatings are nowhere near modern lens' coatings - CA abound, especially magenta striping due to the strong light source (natural light)

but....

move away from that type of light:

both shot at f2

ChristianRock · 07-05-2018, 07:20 AM - **6 Likes**

If I had any doubt that the M 50 f4 Macro can do beautiful renderings...

And oh yes it does the macro thing too... but I think I want a 100mm macro next, as the 50mm scares the critters a bit too easily.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-05-2018, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

If I had any doubt that the M 50 f4 Macro can do beautiful renderings...

And oh yes it does the macro thing too... but I think I want a 100mm macro next, as the 50mm scares the critters a bit too easily.

excellent work - the 35 and 50mm macros will always have an issue with closeness for insects, etc.... I love my Tamron 90mm macro for that kind of work....

**paulh** · 07-05-2018, 09:35 AM - **3 Likes**

From a beautiful evening in March - S-M-C Tak 20 on *ist D:

ChristianRock · 07-05-2018, 10:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

excellent work - the 35 and 50mm macros will always have an issue with closeness for insects, etc.... I love my Tamron 90mm macro for that kind of work....

I suppose that anything would work in the 90+mm range from the Tamron/Sigma/Tokina(expensive!) 90mm macro, to the Pentax 100 2.8 versions (I think the old FAs might be somewhat affordable) to the Sigma 105 2.8 (I've seen them go for under $200 but that's still a bit pricey).

At some point I'll get one... but I think I'll first try to sell my Tokina 19-35 and one or two more lenses and try to get my hands on a DA 21 again (unless I win a K-1 of course... then I'll need that 19-35!)

**pepperberry farm** · 07-05-2018, 12:20 PM - **6 Likes**

working with the Spiratone 28/2 at noon/harsh daylight:

shooting with a hood, mindful of the light, and careful post-processing.... not bad...

**KC0PET** · 07-05-2018, 07:15 PM - **3 Likes**

K-3 with D FA 50 f/2.8 Macro. This is the northern terminus of the Ozark Trail, near Onondaga Cave State Park. Very unassuming and actually kind of hard to find. The Ozark Trail currently has about 400 miles of trail. I have had a plan for several years to hike the main trunk of the trail over a several year period. Perhaps 2018 will be the year to get started...

**pepperberry farm** · 07-05-2018, 08:27 PM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-05-2018, 08:30 PM - **6 Likes**

07-04-2018, 08:38 AM - 1 Like	#3738
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Happy 4th, everyone! Jeannie on the trails recently. The paved walkways have been built over the last couple years and are very nice (with more coming!). A35/2.8 on ist D: Last edited by paulh; 07-04-2018 at 08:51 AM.*

07-04-2018, 02:47 PM - 4 Likes	#3739
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,782 Original Poster	K-3 with Spiratone Plura-Coat 28mm f2

07-04-2018, 02:49 PM - 1 Like	#3740
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,782 Original Poster	K-3 with DA 21mm f3.2 AL Limited Last edited by pepperberry farm; 07-04-2018 at 08:26 PM.

07-05-2018, 07:16 AM - 1 Like	#3742
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,782 Original Poster	K-3 with Spiratone Plura-Coat 28mm f2 Originally posted by ChristianRock Interesting. The coating reflections and the build on that Spiratone lens are very Tokina-like, but I'm not aware that Tokina ever did a 28mm f2 lens. all of that, plus the sheer size of it (62mm filter ring) place it firmly in the '???' category... I know that Mitake was a lens manufacturer and Spiratone did nothing but rebadges.... additionally, from this morning: you can see where the coatings are nowhere near modern lens' coatings - CA abound, especially magenta striping due to the strong light source (natural light) but.... move away from that type of light: both shot at f2

07-05-2018, 12:20 PM - 6 Likes	#3747
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,782 Original Poster	K-3 with Spiratone Plura-Coat 28mm f2 working with the Spiratone 28/2 at noon/harsh daylight: shooting with a hood, mindful of the light, and careful post-processing.... not bad...

07-04-2018, 06:37 AM - 3 Likes	#3737
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,782 Original Poster	Originally posted by onlineflyer Well then, we need a flag. entirely correct:

07-05-2018, 07:10 AM	#3741
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Interesting. The coating reflections and the build on that Spiratone lens are very Tokina-like, but I'm not aware that Tokina ever did a 28mm f2 lens.

07-05-2018, 07:20 AM - 6 Likes	#3743
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	If I had any doubt that the M 50 f4 Macro can do beautiful renderings... And oh yes it does the macro thing too... but I think I want a 100mm macro next, as the 50mm scares the critters a bit too easily.

07-05-2018, 07:42 AM	#3744
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,782 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock If I had any doubt that the M 50 f4 Macro can do beautiful renderings... And oh yes it does the macro thing too... but I think I want a 100mm macro next, as the 50mm scares the critters a bit too easily. excellent work - the 35 and 50mm macros will always have an issue with closeness for insects, etc.... I love my Tamron 90mm macro for that kind of work....

07-05-2018, 09:35 AM - 3 Likes	#3745
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	From a beautiful evening in March - S-M-C Tak 20 on *ist D:

07-05-2018, 10:29 AM - 1 Like	#3746
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by pepperberry farm excellent work - the 35 and 50mm macros will always have an issue with closeness for insects, etc.... I love my Tamron 90mm macro for that kind of work.... I suppose that anything would work in the 90+mm range from the Tamron/Sigma/Tokina(expensive!) 90mm macro, to the Pentax 100 2.8 versions (I think the old FAs might be somewhat affordable) to the Sigma 105 2.8 (I've seen them go for under $200 but that's still a bit pricey). At some point I'll get one... but I think I'll first try to sell my Tokina 19-35 and one or two more lenses and try to get my hands on a DA 21 again (unless I win a K-1 of course... then I'll need that 19-35!)

07-05-2018, 07:15 PM - 3 Likes	#3748
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,274	K-3 with D FA 50 f/2.8 Macro. This is the northern terminus of the Ozark Trail, near Onondaga Cave State Park. Very unassuming and actually kind of hard to find. The Ozark Trail currently has about 400 miles of trail. I have had a plan for several years to hike the main trunk of the trail over a several year period. Perhaps 2018 will be the year to get started...

07-05-2018, 08:27 PM - 1 Like	#3749
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,782 Original Poster	K-3 with DA 70mm f2.4 Limited

07-05-2018, 08:30 PM - 6 Likes	#3750
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,782 Original Poster	K-3 with SMC A 100mm f4 Macro

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