prime, prime, everywhere a prime...

dbs · 10-18-2018, 07:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Hi Dave

So...how much is a Grannie in your neck of the woods ?

Dave

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2018, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Dave

So...how much is a Grannie in your neck of the woods ?

Dave

hey!

I believe that it's a play on the phrase 'nooks & crannies'.....

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2018, 06:47 AM - **4 Likes**

we spent some time yesterday at the Fort Scott, a National Historic Site:

for those interested:

Fort Scott National Historic Site - Wikipedia

ChristianRock · 10-19-2018, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

from everything I've read, plus the reviews & experience we have here, there is no difference in the optics...

I would imagine that the Limited is a bit easier to manually focus, of course, being a smidge deeper, and the Limited has quickshift... but that should be about it....

From what I have seen about the 40mm Limited vs XS, the Limited has better coatings. Even comparing SMC versions, the tests show that the Limited has about half the CA of the XS. With the HD version that is even further improved. Or so the tests say

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

and now the M42 adapter is a permanent fixture on the K-5 IIs...

I'll be interested in your thoughts about shooting the M42 lenses stopped down, when the viewfinder gets a bit dim.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2018, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I'll be interested in your thoughts about shooting the M42 lenses stopped down, when the viewfinder gets a bit dim.

so far, so good on that score - I do rely (probably too much) on focus confirmation, plus have an O-ME53 on the K-5 IIs.... about the only thing left to do would be to change to focusing screen, but in the limited amount to time I've been shooting with the 55/1.8, I think I've been getting good results...

to be fair, I usually shoot in brighter lighting conditions, or I switch over to LiveView for better overall composition and focusing...

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2018, 07:37 AM - **1 Like**

very delicious and rich - perfect for breakfast...

ChristianRock · 10-19-2018, 07:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

very delicious and rich - perfect for breakfast...

Now I'm really hungry...

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2018, 07:40 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Now I'm really hungry...

lemme help:

**paulh** · 10-19-2018, 07:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

lemme help:

Oh yeah, that's a huge help

btw, where are you getting your clear sunny weather? It's been nothing but clouds and rain down here for over a week.

ChristianRock · 10-19-2018, 07:51 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

lemme help:

Maybe I need to get out of Pentax forums a little bit now, thanks

(and into the kitchen...

)

On a related note, I love making my own pancakes in my cast iron skillet - I can make them crisp on the outside and real fluffy inside -, but the wife and kids don't appreciate them so I haven't made them in over a year. meh.

Aaand speaking of primes. Here's the broken Rikenon XR 50 1.4 that I take out when I'm bored and want to play with bokeh. It had the Nikon 2A warming filter attached. Taken at f/1.4 because that's the only thing it does

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2018, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Oh yeah, that's a huge help

btw, where are you getting your clear sunny weather? It's been nothing but clouds and rain down here for over a week.

we've got rain and grey here today - but T/W/Th were all beautiful this week here in SW Missouri.... and supposed to be a gorgeous weekend...

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2018, 07:58 AM

and as an aside, the cheesecake was made in an Instant Pot - the missus tried the recipe and it's amazing....

ChristianRock · 10-19-2018, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

and as an aside, the cheesecake was made in an Instant Pot - the missus tried the recipe and it's amazing....

Interesting, might have to give it a try... here we are fans of slow cooking, the crock pots get a lot of use! So we haven't used the Instant Pots as they are primarily for speeding up cooking, no?
For doughs and such things, my cheapo Oster breadmaker is fantastic, it has been going on for years and looks very ragged but just works flawlessly, never missed a beat...

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2018, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Interesting, might have to give it a try... here we are fans of slow cooking, the crock pots get a lot of use! So we haven't used the Instant Pots as they are primarily for speeding up cooking, no?
For doughs and such things, my cheapo Oster breadmaker is fantastic, it has been going on for years and looks very ragged but just works flawlessly, never missed a beat...

we use it as a pressure cooker, a rice cooker, a slow cooker (crock pot), an oatmeal cooker.... pretty much a number of things, all rolled into one...

we've had it for a year and no issues...

but bread is always by hand and baked in an oven....

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2018, 08:14 AM

but back to the primes... currently shopping in the M42 aisle for a 55mm f1.4 lens....

10-19-2018, 06:47 AM - 4 Likes	#4878
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM we spent some time yesterday at the Fort Scott, a National Historic Site: for those interested: Fort Scott National Historic Site - Wikipedia

10-19-2018, 07:37 AM - 1 Like	#4881
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	K-3 with HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited very delicious and rich - perfect for breakfast...

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10-18-2018, 07:58 PM - 1 Like	#4876
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Hi Dave So...how much is a Grannie in your neck of the woods ? Dave

10-19-2018, 06:08 AM	#4877
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	Originally posted by dbs Hi Dave So...how much is a Grannie in your neck of the woods ? Dave hey! I believe that it's a play on the phrase 'nooks & crannies'.....

10-19-2018, 07:32 AM	#4879
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm from everything I've read, plus the reviews & experience we have here, there is no difference in the optics... I would imagine that the Limited is a bit easier to manually focus, of course, being a smidge deeper, and the Limited has quickshift... but that should be about it.... From what I have seen about the 40mm Limited vs XS, the Limited has better coatings. Even comparing SMC versions, the tests show that the Limited has about half the CA of the XS. With the HD version that is even further improved. Or so the tests say Originally posted by pepperberry farm and now the M42 adapter is a permanent fixture on the K-5 IIs... I'll be interested in your thoughts about shooting the M42 lenses stopped down, when the viewfinder gets a bit dim.

10-19-2018, 07:36 AM	#4880
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock I'll be interested in your thoughts about shooting the M42 lenses stopped down, when the viewfinder gets a bit dim. so far, so good on that score - I do rely (probably too much) on focus confirmation, plus have an O-ME53 on the K-5 IIs.... about the only thing left to do would be to change to focusing screen, but in the limited amount to time I've been shooting with the 55/1.8, I think I've been getting good results... to be fair, I usually shoot in brighter lighting conditions, or I switch over to LiveView for better overall composition and focusing...

10-19-2018, 07:39 AM - 1 Like	#4882
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm very delicious and rich - perfect for breakfast... Now I'm really hungry...

10-19-2018, 07:40 AM - 3 Likes	#4883
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Now I'm really hungry... lemme help:

10-19-2018, 07:51 AM - 1 Like	#4884
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Originally posted by pepperberry farm lemme help: Oh yeah, that's a huge help btw, where are you getting your clear sunny weather? It's been nothing but clouds and rain down here for over a week.

10-19-2018, 07:51 AM - 2 Likes	#4885
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm lemme help: Maybe I need to get out of Pentax forums a little bit now, thanks (and into the kitchen... ) On a related note, I love making my own pancakes in my cast iron skillet - I can make them crisp on the outside and real fluffy inside -, but the wife and kids don't appreciate them so I haven't made them in over a year. meh. Aaand speaking of primes. Here's the broken Rikenon XR 50 1.4 that I take out when I'm bored and want to play with bokeh. It had the Nikon 2A warming filter attached. Taken at f/1.4 because that's the only thing it does

10-19-2018, 07:57 AM	#4886
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh Oh yeah, that's a huge help btw, where are you getting your clear sunny weather? It's been nothing but clouds and rain down here for over a week. we've got rain and grey here today - but T/W/Th were all beautiful this week here in SW Missouri.... and supposed to be a gorgeous weekend...

10-19-2018, 07:58 AM	#4887
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	and as an aside, the cheesecake was made in an Instant Pot - the missus tried the recipe and it's amazing....

10-19-2018, 08:05 AM	#4888
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm and as an aside, the cheesecake was made in an Instant Pot - the missus tried the recipe and it's amazing.... Interesting, might have to give it a try... here we are fans of slow cooking, the crock pots get a lot of use! So we haven't used the Instant Pots as they are primarily for speeding up cooking, no? For doughs and such things, my cheapo Oster breadmaker is fantastic, it has been going on for years and looks very ragged but just works flawlessly, never missed a beat...

10-19-2018, 08:11 AM	#4889
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Interesting, might have to give it a try... here we are fans of slow cooking, the crock pots get a lot of use! So we haven't used the Instant Pots as they are primarily for speeding up cooking, no? For doughs and such things, my cheapo Oster breadmaker is fantastic, it has been going on for years and looks very ragged but just works flawlessly, never missed a beat... we use it as a pressure cooker, a rice cooker, a slow cooker (crock pot), an oatmeal cooker.... pretty much a number of things, all rolled into one... we've had it for a year and no issues... but bread is always by hand and baked in an oven....

10-19-2018, 08:14 AM	#4890
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	but back to the primes... currently shopping in the M42 aisle for a 55mm f1.4 lens....