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**pepperberry farm** · 09-19-2019, 06:32 AM - **4 Likes**

fake flowers

**ivanvernon** · 09-19-2019, 06:56 AM - **3 Likes**

I am very much taken by the medium format prime lens, the Pentax 67 200mm f 4.0, used here on the 645Z.

Benz3ne · 09-20-2019, 02:34 AM - **4 Likes**

D-FA 100mm Macro WR & K-70.
Grape.

**pepperberry farm** · 09-20-2019, 06:08 AM - **4 Likes**

bee in basil series:

**pepperberry farm** · 09-20-2019, 06:13 AM - **3 Likes**

still marveling at all the character this lens carries...

**pepperberry farm** · 09-20-2019, 06:14 AM - **3 Likes**

Jan178 · 09-20-2019, 10:48 AM - **4 Likes**

Tokina RMC 28mm f/2,8 with extension rings on K-70

against autumn colors
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**pepperberry farm** · 09-20-2019, 01:32 PM - **2 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 09-20-2019, 01:33 PM - **3 Likes**

stevebrot · 09-20-2019, 01:41 PM - **10 Likes**

Pushing the creative limits with the Dine 105/2.8 Macro and was having a tough time managing focus and the breeze under bright conditions a few days ago while shooting dahlias. I lucked out on this one...

Emerging From The Glow

Pentax K-3, Lester A. Dine 105/2.8 Macro

Steve

**ivanvernon** · 09-22-2019, 06:18 AM - **3 Likes**

Here is the K-1 with the "Vivitar SMS 28mm f 2.8 MC Close Focus Wide Angle." MFD on this lens appears to be about 6 inches! My copy was made for Minolta, so I am using it on K-mount cameras with an MD-PK adapter. Since I have that adapter in hand, I am tempted to try a couple of other Minolta lenses although the highly reviewed ones are not particularly cheap, the 85mm f 1.4 and the 50mm f 1.2 being good examples. Anyone have ideas on good Minolta MD lenses?

Benz3ne · 09-22-2019, 06:38 AM - **7 Likes**

A good hour in the garden over my parent's house, with the D-FA 100mm Macro WR in hand.

edom31 · 09-22-2019, 07:03 AM - **5 Likes**

Missed you guys this past week or so... been checking your great posts on mobile but haven't posted (or shot most) these past weeks... Transitioning to a new place has taken a big toll on my time and hobby, hopefully by 1 to 2 weeks more I shall be stlled in and bothering you all with more frequent posts and comments! Cheers!

A few from my last day in the City...

A 100/4 on K-50

Hibiscus drowned in the bokeh

K 50/4 Macro:

Funny bit: I intended to grb my K 100/4 rather than the A 100/4... I was disappointed when I got to the park and realized my mistake; then I saw the shots and was pleasantly surprised. If I were to choose, the K is my keeper. But I think I can keep the A as a back up until I actually need to sell it.

**ivanvernon** · 09-22-2019, 07:03 AM - **3 Likes**

Frankly, I was a little disappointed with the first series of shots I just posted, but they were all wide open, no stopping down. However, I decided to try again at f 8.0, and here are three of the results. I will say that this lens is almost impossible to focus at f 8.0 using the usual K-1 frocussing aids. I had to focus wide open and then stop down, not too difficult since the aperture ring clicks, five clicks to the right from f 2.8 to f 8.0, no problem once you recognize you have to do it and learn how to do it. At f 8.0, the clarity is excellent.

edom31 · 09-22-2019, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Vivitar SMS 28mm f 2.8 MC Close Focus Wide Angle." MFD on this lens appears to be about 6 inches! My copy was made for Minolta, so I am using it on K-mount cameras with an MD-PK adapter.

First - great shoots, nicely composed on the 28mm FL. I love shooting close ups with my 28mm's; I'm a firm believer that they're not only for wide/landscapes.

Q - what does the MD adapter looks like - does it have an extra element (I believe so)? If it does, you are still getting great results even with the added glass.

09-19-2019, 06:32 AM - 4 Likes	#7516
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645 Original Poster	*K-3 with DA 55mm f1.4 SDM** fake flowers

09-20-2019, 06:08 AM - 4 Likes	#7519
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG bee in basil series:

09-20-2019, 06:13 AM - 3 Likes	#7520
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645 Original Poster	*K-3 with DA 55mm f1.4 SDM** still marveling at all the character this lens carries...

09-20-2019, 06:14 AM - 3 Likes	#7521
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645 Original Poster	*K-3 with DA 55mm f1.4 SDM**

09-20-2019, 10:48 AM - 4 Likes	#7522
Jan178 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rovaniemi, Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Tokina RMC 28mm f/2,8 with extension rings on K-70 against autumn colors [IMG][/IMG]

09-20-2019, 02:34 AM - 4 Likes	#7518
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	D-FA 100mm Macro WR & K-70. Grape.

09-20-2019, 01:32 PM - 2 Likes	#7523
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645 Original Poster	*K-3 with DA 55mm f1.4 SDM**

09-20-2019, 01:33 PM - 3 Likes	#7524
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG

09-20-2019, 01:41 PM - 10 Likes	#7525
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Pushing the creative limits with the Dine 105/2.8 Macro and was having a tough time managing focus and the breeze under bright conditions a few days ago while shooting dahlias. I lucked out on this one... Emerging From The Glow Pentax K-3, Lester A. Dine 105/2.8 Macro Steve

09-22-2019, 06:38 AM - 7 Likes	#7527
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	A good hour in the garden over my parent's house, with the D-FA 100mm Macro WR in hand.

09-22-2019, 07:03 AM - 5 Likes	#7528
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Missed you guys this past week or so... been checking your great posts on mobile but haven't posted (or shot most) these past weeks... Transitioning to a new place has taken a big toll on my time and hobby, hopefully by 1 to 2 weeks more I shall be stlled in and bothering you all with more frequent posts and comments! Cheers! A few from my last day in the City... A 100/4 on K-50 Hibiscus drowned in the bokeh K 50/4 Macro: Funny bit: I intended to grb my K 100/4 rather than the A 100/4... I was disappointed when I got to the park and realized my mistake; then I saw the shots and was pleasantly surprised. If I were to choose, the K is my keeper. But I think I can keep the A as a back up until I actually need to sell it.

09-22-2019, 07:11 AM	#7530
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by ivanvernon Vivitar SMS 28mm f 2.8 MC Close Focus Wide Angle." MFD on this lens appears to be about 6 inches! My copy was made for Minolta, so I am using it on K-mount cameras with an MD-PK adapter. First - great shoots, nicely composed on the 28mm FL. I love shooting close ups with my 28mm's; I'm a firm believer that they're not only for wide/landscapes. Q - what does the MD adapter looks like - does it have an extra element (I believe so)? If it does, you are still getting great results even with the added glass.

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