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Gary H Perth · 07-08-2020, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

I go out on a limb and say Gary has the 35/3.5 - that first water shot, I've shot similar landscapes with my 35/3.5 and OOTC looks very similar. It is an awesome lens, second in my 35mm to my Rikenon XR... but not by much.

---------- Post added 07-08-20 at 09:24 AM ----------

whoops, you beat me to my prediction (I drafted it, but sidetracked and just posted it).

Glad to see another happy 35/3.5 SMC user.

Cheers Ed, well spotted. I have four Pentax 35mm lenses: this one, M35mm/2.8, the plastic fantastic and the SMC Limited macro. They are all great lenses, but the Takumar and the Limited seem well ahead of the other two.

edom31 · 07-08-2020, 06:42 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

I have four Pentax 35mm lenses: this one, M35mm/2.8, the plastic fantastic and the SMC Limited macro. They are all great lenses, but the Takumar and the Limited seem well ahead of the other two.

I also have the M 35/2.8 and it is not a bad lens... just that there are better 35mms out there pricing equally (like the Takumar). But man, it is not fair to put that Limited on the same list; I've never used it, but on the price tag alone it should speak for itself (and seeing samples, it does).

Glad to hear that the Tak can at least hold its own with the limited.

---------- Post added 07-08-20 at 09:47 AM ----------

I do not think I ever posted this shot on this thread, and while praising the SMC Tak 35/3.5 here it goes (maybe my favorite 35/3.5 SMC Tak shot to date):

Two years ago, on a visit to my homeland... You know how close I had to get to the water to get that shot.... While the K-50 is weatherproof, the metal Takumar is not. To date, no signs of corrosion or issues related to that beach venture.

**ivanvernon** · 07-08-2020, 07:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

We seem to be missing a chair.

**aslyfox** · 07-08-2020, 09:39 AM - **2 Likes**

SMC Pentax-D FA 50 F2.8 Macro

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edom31 · 07-08-2020, 10:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

We seem to be missing a chair.

I noted this as well...

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 10:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

We seem to be missing a chair.

(I'm trying new things, guys)

**paulh** · 07-08-2020, 11:28 AM - **2 Likes**

Little dog at the big creek - Vivitar 19/3.8 on *ist D, from 4 yrs ago:

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 02:06 PM - **3 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 02:07 PM - **3 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 02:09 PM - **6 Likes**

**ivanvernon** · 07-08-2020, 02:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Two good bug shots.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 02:17 PM - **4 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Two good bug shots.

thank you

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 02:35 PM - **5 Likes**

dbs · 07-08-2020, 08:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

We seem to be missing a chair.

The lens is not wide enough when practicing social distancing.

Dave

07-08-2020, 06:42 AM - 7 Likes	#10337
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Gary H Perth I have four Pentax 35mm lenses: this one, M35mm/2.8, the plastic fantastic and the SMC Limited macro. They are all great lenses, but the Takumar and the Limited seem well ahead of the other two. I also have the M 35/2.8 and it is not a bad lens... just that there are better 35mms out there pricing equally (like the Takumar). But man, it is not fair to put that Limited on the same list; I've never used it, but on the price tag alone it should speak for itself (and seeing samples, it does). Glad to hear that the Tak can at least hold its own with the limited. ---------- Post added 07-08-20 at 09:47 AM ---------- I do not think I ever posted this shot on this thread, and while praising the SMC Tak 35/3.5 here it goes (maybe my favorite 35/3.5 SMC Tak shot to date): Two years ago, on a visit to my homeland... You know how close I had to get to the water to get that shot.... While the K-50 is weatherproof, the metal Takumar is not. To date, no signs of corrosion or issues related to that beach venture. Last edited by edom31; 07-08-2020 at 06:48 AM.

07-08-2020, 02:06 PM - 3 Likes	#10343
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	K-5 IIs with Auto-Topcor 58mm f1.4

07-08-2020, 02:07 PM - 3 Likes	#10344
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	K-5 IIs with Auto-Topcor 58mm f1.4

07-08-2020, 02:09 PM - 6 Likes	#10345
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	K-3 with Irix 150mm f2.8 Macro

07-08-2020, 02:17 PM - 4 Likes	#10347
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	K-3 with Irix 150mm f2.8 Macro

07-08-2020, 06:32 AM - 1 Like	#10336
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Originally posted by edom31 I go out on a limb and say Gary has the 35/3.5 - that first water shot, I've shot similar landscapes with my 35/3.5 and OOTC looks very similar. It is an awesome lens, second in my 35mm to my Rikenon XR... but not by much. ---------- Post added 07-08-20 at 09:24 AM ---------- whoops, you beat me to my prediction (I drafted it, but sidetracked and just posted it). Glad to see another happy 35/3.5 SMC user. Cheers Ed, well spotted. I have four Pentax 35mm lenses: this one, M35mm/2.8, the plastic fantastic and the SMC Limited macro. They are all great lenses, but the Takumar and the Limited seem well ahead of the other two.

07-08-2020, 07:53 AM - 1 Like	#10338
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by pepperberry farm We seem to be missing a chair.

07-08-2020, 10:23 AM - 1 Like	#10340
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by ivanvernon We seem to be missing a chair. I noted this as well...

07-08-2020, 10:29 AM - 2 Likes	#10341
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivanvernon We seem to be missing a chair. (I'm trying new things, guys)

07-08-2020, 11:28 AM - 2 Likes	#10342
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Little dog at the big creek - Vivitar 19/3.8 on *ist D, from 4 yrs ago:

07-08-2020, 02:14 PM - 1 Like	#10346
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Two good bug shots.

07-08-2020, 02:35 PM	#10348
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivanvernon Two good bug shots. thank you

07-08-2020, 02:35 PM - 5 Likes	#10349
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	K-3 with Irix 150mm f2.8 Macro

07-08-2020, 08:52 PM - 1 Like	#10350
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Originally posted by ivanvernon We seem to be missing a chair. The lens is not wide enough when practicing social distancing. Dave

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