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**richard0170** · 07-15-2019, 12:33 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by edom31

Cool shots... I also have this lens. Yet I haven't discovered a way to gget the best results... I haven't clicked w the lens yet - any thoughts you can share?

Ibuse thebA 50/2.8 and even the preset Tak 50/4 macros really comfortably... The K i just can't get in sync with!

I also have the A 50 f2.8. I prefer the K 50 f4. Partly because of the build quality, and partly because I prefer the colours from it. I am really comfortable using K mount lenses in M mode with the green button. My K3 I shoot in RAW on the natural profile, and heresy to say, process entirely in camera.
I suspect that you can't sync with the K because you prefer the Tak for its build quality over it, and prefer the convenience of the A .I do not like using M42 mount lenses on my K3 because of the inconvenience of being forced to either use LV or stopping down to take the picture.
I have stated previously elsewhere that the A would be one of my desert island lenses, but the more I use the K I am coming to the conclusion I will be selling the A on. The K has become my favourite lens on my K3 since acquiring it last year.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-15-2019, 03:55 AM - **2 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-15-2019, 03:57 AM - **1 Like**

edom31 · 07-15-2019, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Thagomizer

See what your K has up its sleeve; it might have a hidden talent or unexpected capability. Try testing it against the other two. There may be parts of its aperture range that produce better/different results for your own needs.You can throw extension tubes or teleconverters into the mix, too. Here's what I got when I stuck the K50/4 macro onto a Vivitar 2X Macro Focusing Teleconverter.

This is awesome - thanks for the support and encouraging words! I'll just have to walk around with it more often and try different approaches. Extensions tubes - I will be working on those over the Fall hopefully.

Thanks!

---------- Post added 07-15-19 at 10:42 AM ----------

Originally posted by richard0170

I also have the A 50 f2.8. I prefer the K 50 f4. Partly because of the build quality, and partly because I prefer the colours from it. I am really comfortable using K mount lenses in M mode with the green button. My K3 I shoot in RAW on the natural profile, and heresy to say, process entirely in camera.I suspect that you can't sync with the K because you prefer the Tak for its build quality over it, and prefer the convenience of the A .I do not like using M42 mount lenses on my K3 because of the inconvenience of being forced to either use LV or stopping down to take the picture.I have stated previously elsewhere that the A would be one of my desert island lenses, but the more I use the K I am coming to the conclusion I will be selling the A on. The K has become my favourite lens on my K3 since acquiring it last year.

Oddly enough, I do not like to use the A setting on my A lenses - I like my green button for reference, but when I use the green button on the A setting (in M mode camera), the camera chooses all my settings... I know I could use AV mode or something, but I just rather click away on the aperture ring (I honestly couldn't use a lense without an aperture ring, hence my kit lens lies unused).

The Tak is soooo crisp and alive, I cannot begin to praise it... it is probably my favorite lens

The A 50/2.8 - it is odd, I really enjoy it, but I do own a Sigma (Pre EX line) 50/2.8 that does 1:1 which I compare to the A 50/2.8 = the Sigma is no joke, a big sleeper.

The K 50/4 just will need to see more time mounted. It is lovely, well built and from the examples I see, it is a solid performer.

**richard0170** · 07-15-2019, 10:08 AM - **2 Likes**

I have noticed since I have owned it, it does now and again produce some odd colour casts. Usually blue. But I have invariably been happy with these idiosyncrasies. I believe you can see an example in one of my bug shots.

edom31 · 07-15-2019, 07:08 PM - **3 Likes**

Not ready to dive into the K 50/4 yet...

Rikenon XR 135/2.8

Rikenon XR 35/2.8

Next few days I will venture out with my A 100/4 Macro... then the K 50/4 will shine

**pepperberry farm** · 07-15-2019, 07:34 PM - **4 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-15-2019, 07:36 PM - **4 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-15-2019, 07:37 PM - **5 Likes**

**paulh** · 07-15-2019, 09:32 PM - **2 Likes**

Beautiful images, guys!

Taken in fading light with the Super Tak 105 on *ist D:

**richard0170** · 07-16-2019, 04:24 AM - **4 Likes**

K3 and K 50mm f4

edom31 · 07-16-2019, 06:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by richard0170

K3 and K 50mm f4

Lovely light composition and subject.

edom31 · 07-16-2019, 08:08 PM - **2 Likes**

A 100/4 Macro

Ronald Oakes · 07-16-2019, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by edom31

Rikenon XR 135/2.8
Rikenon XR 35/2.8

Glad to see someone else playing with the Rikenon XR lenses ! Whats your overall thoughts on not only the 135mm/2.8 , but also the seldom seen 35mm/2.8 ?
Just curious as I think the 35mm is actually pretty decent , but never played with the 135mm because of poor reviews.

**richard0170** · 07-17-2019, 12:12 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Where do you get your tame dragonflies from?

07-15-2019, 03:55 AM - 2 Likes	#6992
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	K-3 with DA 21mm f3.2 AL Limited

07-15-2019, 03:57 AM - 1 Like	#6993
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	K-3 with DA 21mm f3.2 AL Limited

07-15-2019, 07:34 PM - 4 Likes	#6997
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	K-3 with DA 21mm f3.2 AL Limited

07-15-2019, 07:36 PM - 4 Likes	#6998
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	K-3 with D FA 100mm f2.8 Macro WR

07-15-2019, 07:37 PM - 5 Likes	#6999
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	K-3 with D FA 100mm f2.8 Macro WR

07-15-2019, 12:33 AM - 3 Likes	#6991
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,032	Originally posted by edom31 Cool shots... I also have this lens. Yet I haven't discovered a way to gget the best results... I haven't clicked w the lens yet - any thoughts you can share? Ibuse thebA 50/2.8 and even the preset Tak 50/4 macros really comfortably... The K i just can't get in sync with! I also have the A 50 f2.8. I prefer the K 50 f4. Partly because of the build quality, and partly because I prefer the colours from it. I am really comfortable using K mount lenses in M mode with the green button. My K3 I shoot in RAW on the natural profile, and heresy to say, process entirely in camera. I suspect that you can't sync with the K because you prefer the Tak for its build quality over it, and prefer the convenience of the A .I do not like using M42 mount lenses on my K3 because of the inconvenience of being forced to either use LV or stopping down to take the picture. I have stated previously elsewhere that the A would be one of my desert island lenses, but the more I use the K I am coming to the conclusion I will be selling the A on. The K has become my favourite lens on my K3 since acquiring it last year.

07-15-2019, 07:22 AM - 1 Like	#6994
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Thagomizer See what your K has up its sleeve; it might have a hidden talent or unexpected capability. Try testing it against the other two. There may be parts of its aperture range that produce better/different results for your own needs.You can throw extension tubes or teleconverters into the mix, too. Here's what I got when I stuck the K50/4 macro onto a Vivitar 2X Macro Focusing Teleconverter. This is awesome - thanks for the support and encouraging words! I'll just have to walk around with it more often and try different approaches. Extensions tubes - I will be working on those over the Fall hopefully. Thanks! ---------- Post added 07-15-19 at 10:42 AM ---------- Originally posted by richard0170 I also have the A 50 f2.8. I prefer the K 50 f4. Partly because of the build quality, and partly because I prefer the colours from it. I am really comfortable using K mount lenses in M mode with the green button. My K3 I shoot in RAW on the natural profile, and heresy to say, process entirely in camera.I suspect that you can't sync with the K because you prefer the Tak for its build quality over it, and prefer the convenience of the A .I do not like using M42 mount lenses on my K3 because of the inconvenience of being forced to either use LV or stopping down to take the picture.I have stated previously elsewhere that the A would be one of my desert island lenses, but the more I use the K I am coming to the conclusion I will be selling the A on. The K has become my favourite lens on my K3 since acquiring it last year. Oddly enough, I do not like to use the A setting on my A lenses - I like my green button for reference, but when I use the green button on the A setting (in M mode camera), the camera chooses all my settings... I know I could use AV mode or something, but I just rather click away on the aperture ring (I honestly couldn't use a lense without an aperture ring, hence my kit lens lies unused). The Tak is soooo crisp and alive, I cannot begin to praise it... it is probably my favorite lens The A 50/2.8 - it is odd, I really enjoy it, but I do own a Sigma (Pre EX line) 50/2.8 that does 1:1 which I compare to the A 50/2.8 = the Sigma is no joke, a big sleeper. The K 50/4 just will need to see more time mounted. It is lovely, well built and from the examples I see, it is a solid performer.

07-15-2019, 10:08 AM - 2 Likes	#6995
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,032	I have noticed since I have owned it, it does now and again produce some odd colour casts. Usually blue. But I have invariably been happy with these idiosyncrasies. I believe you can see an example in one of my bug shots.

07-15-2019, 07:08 PM - 3 Likes	#6996
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Not ready to dive into the K 50/4 yet... Rikenon XR 135/2.8 Rikenon XR 35/2.8 Next few days I will venture out with my A 100/4 Macro... then the K 50/4 will shine

07-15-2019, 09:32 PM - 2 Likes	#7000
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Beautiful images, guys! Taken in fading light with the Super Tak 105 on *ist D:

07-16-2019, 06:22 AM - 1 Like	#7002
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by richard0170 K3 and K 50mm f4 Lovely light composition and subject.

07-16-2019, 08:08 PM - 2 Likes	#7003
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	A 100/4 Macro

07-16-2019, 11:22 PM	#7004
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Originally posted by edom31 Rikenon XR 135/2.8 Rikenon XR 35/2.8 Glad to see someone else playing with the Rikenon XR lenses ! Whats your overall thoughts on not only the 135mm/2.8 , but also the seldom seen 35mm/2.8 ? Just curious as I think the 35mm is actually pretty decent , but never played with the 135mm because of poor reviews.

07-17-2019, 12:12 AM - 2 Likes	#7005
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,032	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Where do you get your tame dragonflies from?

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