prime, prime, everywhere a prime...

**pepperberry farm** · 07-27-2018, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

When I was doing research for what 24mm lens I was going to buy, I saw a bunch of pictures from the Tamron 24 2.5 and they were all definitely on the "meh" side in regards of sharpness and color. Needless to say, your pictures prove that's not really the case...

I'll be comparing it to my K24/2.8 next month during the SIC, but for now I've taken her off the camera until August 1st....

SMU pics will be coming up...

**pepperberry farm** · 07-27-2018, 06:18 AM

why do I own any other lens?

**aslyfox** · 07-27-2018, 06:24 AM - **1 Like**

You Tube

K 3 II + SMC PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited

**pepperberry farm** · 07-27-2018, 06:41 AM

yeah, I'm talking about it:

**aslyfox** · 07-27-2018, 07:35 AM - **1 Like**

I like the Pentax lenses for the capability, if I nail the focus, to reach into a photo and pull out a target from within it

like my dragon fly photos

or

as here the " frame " formed by the leaves

SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

SOOC

crop and pp

**paulh** · 07-27-2018, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by dbs

" whats in it for me "

Originally posted by ChristianRock

"I'll make him an offer he can't refuse..."

Thanks guys - lol

I'll leave the caption-writing to y'all

That was Doc when he was just a kitty. He was such a great cat with an amazing personality - we miss him dearly.

buzzinhornet · 07-27-2018, 10:58 AM

I would suggest also considering the F50 FA50 DFA50 f2.8 Macro lenses (or the DA35 limited macro). You get excellent close focus capability, they are all very sharp and you get to add a macro lens in your tool box. Also, if you ever think about moving to FF, then it might be worth having a good FF lens. Construction of the DFA, FA and F series lenses are much more stout than the DA50, DA35.

ChristianRock · 07-27-2018, 11:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Takumar Bayonet 135 2.8... and some of the geese we have all over the Atlanta suburbs. This is close to our office's parking log.

---------- Post added 07-27-18 at 02:49 PM ----------

And this is the Tokina 24mm f/2.8. A lens I really grew to like. Between that and my A 24 2.8 I'm not really sure which one I like best! They're both fantastic.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-27-2018, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by buzzinhornet

I would suggest also considering the F50 FA50 DFA50 f2.8 Macro lenses (or the DA35 limited macro). You get excellent close focus capability, they are all very sharp and you get to add a macro lens in your tool box. Also, if you ever think about moving to FF, then it might be worth having a good FF lens. Construction of the DFA, FA and F series lenses are much more stout than the DA50, DA35.

I wonder if this was in response to the original post, so many pages and years ago...?

dbs · 07-27-2018, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I wonder if this was in response to the original post, so many pages and years ago...?

Hi Pepperberry

Sometimes a question how ever old needs an answer.
I feel you haven't made up your mind yet..but.....gee it has been 3 yrs.
Of course we have enjoyed the journey but its costing us to much money to keep up with you

Dave

dbs · 07-27-2018, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Takumar Bayonet 135 2.8... and some of the geese we have all over the Atlanta suburbs. This is close to our office's parking log.

---------- Post added 07-27-18 at 02:49 PM ----------

And this is the Tokina 24mm f/2.8. A lens I really grew to like. Between that and my A 24 2.8 I'm not really sure which one I like best! They're both fantastic.

Hi Christian

Which ever lens misses the cut can I put dibs on the loser ?
Thats if over the bigger pond is not to far

Dave

**aslyfox** · 07-27-2018, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I wonder if this was in response to the original post, so many pages and years ago...?

some times the opinion of someone with " fresh eyes" can give a new perspective to this issue

**pepperberry farm** · 07-27-2018, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Pepperberry

Sometimes a question how ever old needs an answer.
I feel you haven't made up your mind yet..but.....gee it has been 3 yrs.
Of course we have enjoyed the journey but its costing us to much money to keep up with you

Dave

I'll tell you when the next prime arrives...

(:

Originally posted by Aslyfox

some times the opinion of someone with " fresh eyes" can give a new perspective to this issue

agreed

funny thing: buzz suggests the D FA 50 Macro and the DA 35 Macro.... which are recent additions to my array of lenses....

**pepperberry farm** · 07-27-2018, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

dbs · 07-27-2018, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Hi Pepperberry

The lock looks more real in colour

Dave

07-27-2018, 06:18 AM	#3962
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster	K-3 with HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited why do I own any other lens?

07-27-2018, 06:41 AM	#3964
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster	K-3 with HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited yeah, I'm talking about it:

07-27-2018, 04:17 PM - 1 Like	#3974
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster	K-3 with Spiratone Plura-Coat 28mm f2

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07-27-2018, 04:14 AM	#3961
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock When I was doing research for what 24mm lens I was going to buy, I saw a bunch of pictures from the Tamron 24 2.5 and they were all definitely on the "meh" side in regards of sharpness and color. Needless to say, your pictures prove that's not really the case... I'll be comparing it to my K24/2.8 next month during the SIC, but for now I've taken her off the camera until August 1st.... SMU pics will be coming up...

07-27-2018, 09:33 AM	#3966
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by dbs " whats in it for me " Originally posted by ChristianRock "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse..." Thanks guys - lol I'll leave the caption-writing to y'all That was Doc when he was just a kitty. He was such a great cat with an amazing personality - we miss him dearly.

07-27-2018, 10:58 AM	#3967
buzzinhornet Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal, QC Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	I would suggest also considering the F50 FA50 DFA50 f2.8 Macro lenses (or the DA35 limited macro). You get excellent close focus capability, they are all very sharp and you get to add a macro lens in your tool box. Also, if you ever think about moving to FF, then it might be worth having a good FF lens. Construction of the DFA, FA and F series lenses are much more stout than the DA50, DA35.

07-27-2018, 11:16 AM - 2 Likes	#3968
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Takumar Bayonet 135 2.8... and some of the geese we have all over the Atlanta suburbs. This is close to our office's parking log. ---------- Post added 07-27-18 at 02:49 PM ---------- And this is the Tokina 24mm f/2.8. A lens I really grew to like. Between that and my A 24 2.8 I'm not really sure which one I like best! They're both fantastic.

07-27-2018, 02:24 PM	#3969
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster	Originally posted by buzzinhornet I would suggest also considering the F50 FA50 DFA50 f2.8 Macro lenses (or the DA35 limited macro). You get excellent close focus capability, they are all very sharp and you get to add a macro lens in your tool box. Also, if you ever think about moving to FF, then it might be worth having a good FF lens. Construction of the DFA, FA and F series lenses are much more stout than the DA50, DA35. I wonder if this was in response to the original post, so many pages and years ago...?

07-27-2018, 03:13 PM	#3970
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I wonder if this was in response to the original post, so many pages and years ago...? Hi Pepperberry Sometimes a question how ever old needs an answer. I feel you haven't made up your mind yet..but.....gee it has been 3 yrs. Of course we have enjoyed the journey but its costing us to much money to keep up with you Dave

07-27-2018, 03:16 PM	#3971
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by ChristianRock Takumar Bayonet 135 2.8... and some of the geese we have all over the Atlanta suburbs. This is close to our office's parking log. ---------- Post added 07-27-18 at 02:49 PM ---------- And this is the Tokina 24mm f/2.8. A lens I really grew to like. Between that and my A 24 2.8 I'm not really sure which one I like best! They're both fantastic. Hi Christian Which ever lens misses the cut can I put dibs on the loser ? Thats if over the bigger pond is not to far Dave

07-27-2018, 03:17 PM	#3972
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I wonder if this was in response to the original post, so many pages and years ago...? some times the opinion of someone with " fresh eyes" can give a new perspective to this issue

07-27-2018, 03:24 PM	#3973
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster	Originally posted by dbs Hi Pepperberry Sometimes a question how ever old needs an answer. I feel you haven't made up your mind yet..but.....gee it has been 3 yrs. Of course we have enjoyed the journey but its costing us to much money to keep up with you Dave I'll tell you when the next prime arrives... (: Originally posted by Aslyfox some times the opinion of someone with " fresh eyes" can give a new perspective to this issue agreed funny thing: buzz suggests the D FA 50 Macro and the DA 35 Macro.... which are recent additions to my array of lenses....

07-27-2018, 04:24 PM	#3975
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Hi Pepperberry The lock looks more real in colour Dave