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**pepperberry farm** · 09-20-2021, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Nope that was done in camera. You'd have to create an adapter to do it. Commonly done with cutout inserts.

or run it wide open and see what shakes loose.....

edom31 · 09-20-2021, 04:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

There's potential there, Ed!

Thanks Paul. It is a fun lens to play around.

Originally posted by paulh

I brought out my poor, lonely & unloved SMC-M50/2 out of hibernation...on *ist D. Green oranges on the tree:

This was my first ever Pentax Lens, on a used K1000 acquired around 2005-2007 - I shot many rolls with that one. I do not think I've used it in over 10 years.

---------- Post added 09-20-21 at 07:36 PM ----------

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

definitely appears sharp enough, Ed - there's no iris/aperture in that lens, right?

None... but this little (well, not so little) fellah is all metal, awesome construction and feel = I will eventually do a photo-shoot of it; well merited.

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Nope that was done in camera. You'd have to create an adapter to do it. Commonly done with cutout inserts.

I read a lot on this. Not going to do it for my copy. Too much work; for me this is all leisure and enjoyment,.

**paulh** · 09-20-2021, 04:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

I do not think I've used it in over 10 years.

Same here - I think it came with an ME Super, along with a couple other lenses I bought back in 2011 or so. I gave it some work over the weekend. It's not a bad lens, punchy colors and sharp enough stopped down. I'll keep it on the old *ist D for awhile I think.

edom31 · 09-20-2021, 06:11 PM - **1 Like**

Rikenon XR 50/1.4 vs Pentax-A 50/2.8 Macro - the Rikenon holds its own in sharpness, but that sensor reflection is dreadful...

**pepperberry farm** · 09-21-2021, 04:05 AM - **2 Likes**

my Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f1.9 had been sent out for a CLA and arrived here yesterday:

**pepperberry farm** · 09-21-2021, 04:06 AM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 09-21-2021, 04:07 AM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 09-21-2021, 04:11 AM

**richard0170** · 09-21-2021, 06:53 AM - **1 Like**

KP and K 35mm f3.5

ghpicard · 09-21-2021, 11:04 AM - **1 Like**

Didn't nail the focus (and its DOF is very narrow) but wanted to show that soft "dreamy" effect. And now that I see it, that flowers deserve a pic taken with a proper macro lens

BTW the flowers happen to be of weed that grew in an unused (but filled with earth) pot.

**ivanvernon** · 09-21-2021, 11:15 AM - **1 Like**

K-1 with Helios-44K-4 58mm f 2.0.

**ivanvernon** · 09-21-2021, 11:17 AM - **2 Likes**

K-1 and Helios-44K-4 58mm f 2.0

ChristianRock · 09-21-2021, 11:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Testing out the new-to-me Pentax-110 70/2.8 (on Oly E-PM1) - no PP just RAW conversion

Rumor has it that this lens is so good, that Mr. Masakazu Saori designed the DA 70 Limited based on that design.

ChristianRock · 09-21-2021, 03:24 PM - **2 Likes**

So far the jury is out on the SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro.

At macro distances, it doesn't seem as sharp as I hoped. It could be technique, but I didn't have issues with my DA 35 Limited Macro even at 1:1, and my SMC-M 50mm f/4 Macro at MFD also came out much better than what I was seeing in the viewfinder.

Another issue is that if the subject is sun-lit, the contrast seems to go down, and the white balance tends to be a bit warm for my taste. Both fixable in PP but not quite the same as getting the shot SOOC. But in general, saturation is quite high while contrast is relatively low. I've put a flash light inside the lens and can't see any haze and only a normal amount of dust. The glass seems pretty clean.

Bokeh is a bit busier than I hoped for at medium distances. DA 35 Limited Macro is better in that regard, and I think SMC-M 50mm f4 Macro bokeh was more neutral.

I have to give this lens a bit more effort, and use it with my newer cameras as well, to see what I get from it.

A very tiny rose at MFD. K200D and SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 at f8.

Pretty sharp a bit further away. Here with K200D and bounced flash by AF280T.

**pepperberry farm** · 09-21-2021, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

So far the jury is out on the SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro.

At macro distances, it doesn't seem as sharp as I hoped. It could be technique, but I didn't have issues with my DA 35 Limited Macro even at 1:1, and my SMC-M 50mm f/4 Macro at MFD also came out much better than what I was seeing in the viewfinder.

Another issue is that if the subject is sun-lit, the contrast seems to go down, and the white balance tends to be a bit warm for my taste. Both fixable in PP but not quite the same as getting the shot SOOC. But in general, saturation is quite high while contrast is relatively low. I've put a flash light inside the lens and can't see any haze and only a normal amount of dust. The glass seems pretty clean.

Bokeh is a bit busier than I hoped for at medium distances. DA 35 Limited Macro is better in that regard, and I think SMC-M 50mm f4 Macro bokeh was more neutral.

I have to give this lens a bit more effort, and use it with my newer cameras as well, to see what I get from it.

A very tiny rose at MFD. K200D and SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 at f8.

Pretty sharp a bit further away. Here with K200D and bounced flash by AF280T.

the DA 35 Limited should be better, in many ways....

I'm not seeing any issues with these two shots - maybe you need more time to let the lens work its way into your psyche....

09-21-2021, 04:05 AM - 2 Likes	#14210
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	K-5 IIs with HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited my Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f1.9 had been sent out for a CLA and arrived here yesterday:

09-21-2021, 04:06 AM - 1 Like	#14211
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	X-H1 with Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f1.9

09-21-2021, 04:07 AM - 1 Like	#14212
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	X-H1 with Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f1.9

09-21-2021, 04:11 AM	#14213
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	K-3 with SMC 35mm f2

09-21-2021, 11:04 AM - 1 Like	#14215
ghpicard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 183	Kenlock automatic MC 135mm f/1:2.8 with Macro Didn't nail the focus (and its DOF is very narrow) but wanted to show that soft "dreamy" effect. And now that I see it, that flowers deserve a pic taken with a proper macro lens BTW the flowers happen to be of weed that grew in an unused (but filled with earth) pot.

09-20-2021, 04:11 PM	#14206
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Nope that was done in camera. You'd have to create an adapter to do it. Commonly done with cutout inserts. or run it wide open and see what shakes loose.....

09-20-2021, 04:33 PM - 1 Like	#14207
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by paulh There's potential there, Ed! Thanks Paul. It is a fun lens to play around. Originally posted by paulh I brought out my poor, lonely & unloved SMC-M50/2 out of hibernation...on *ist D. Green oranges on the tree: This was my first ever Pentax Lens, on a used K1000 acquired around 2005-2007 - I shot many rolls with that one. I do not think I've used it in over 10 years. ---------- Post added 09-20-21 at 07:36 PM ---------- Originally posted by pepperberry farm definitely appears sharp enough, Ed - there's no iris/aperture in that lens, right? None... but this little (well, not so little) fellah is all metal, awesome construction and feel = I will eventually do a photo-shoot of it; well merited. Originally posted by ZombieArmy Nope that was done in camera. You'd have to create an adapter to do it. Commonly done with cutout inserts. I read a lot on this. Not going to do it for my copy. Too much work; for me this is all leisure and enjoyment,.

09-20-2021, 04:39 PM - 1 Like	#14208
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,244	Originally posted by edom31 I do not think I've used it in over 10 years. Same here - I think it came with an ME Super, along with a couple other lenses I bought back in 2011 or so. I gave it some work over the weekend. It's not a bad lens, punchy colors and sharp enough stopped down. I'll keep it on the old *ist D for awhile I think.

09-20-2021, 06:11 PM - 1 Like	#14209
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Rikenon XR 50/1.4 vs Pentax-A 50/2.8 Macro - the Rikenon holds its own in sharpness, but that sensor reflection is dreadful...

09-21-2021, 06:53 AM - 1 Like	#14214
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,030	KP and K 35mm f3.5

09-21-2021, 11:23 AM - 1 Like	#14218
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by edom31 Testing out the new-to-me Pentax-110 70/2.8 (on Oly E-PM1) - no PP just RAW conversion Rumor has it that this lens is so good, that Mr. Masakazu Saori designed the DA 70 Limited based on that design.

09-21-2021, 03:24 PM - 2 Likes	#14219
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	So far the jury is out on the SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro. At macro distances, it doesn't seem as sharp as I hoped. It could be technique, but I didn't have issues with my DA 35 Limited Macro even at 1:1, and my SMC-M 50mm f/4 Macro at MFD also came out much better than what I was seeing in the viewfinder. Another issue is that if the subject is sun-lit, the contrast seems to go down, and the white balance tends to be a bit warm for my taste. Both fixable in PP but not quite the same as getting the shot SOOC. But in general, saturation is quite high while contrast is relatively low. I've put a flash light inside the lens and can't see any haze and only a normal amount of dust. The glass seems pretty clean. Bokeh is a bit busier than I hoped for at medium distances. DA 35 Limited Macro is better in that regard, and I think SMC-M 50mm f4 Macro bokeh was more neutral. I have to give this lens a bit more effort, and use it with my newer cameras as well, to see what I get from it. A very tiny rose at MFD. K200D and SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 at f8. Pretty sharp a bit further away. Here with K200D and bounced flash by AF280T. Last edited by ChristianRock; 09-21-2021 at 03:30 PM.

09-21-2021, 03:39 PM	#14220
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock So far the jury is out on the SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro. At macro distances, it doesn't seem as sharp as I hoped. It could be technique, but I didn't have issues with my DA 35 Limited Macro even at 1:1, and my SMC-M 50mm f/4 Macro at MFD also came out much better than what I was seeing in the viewfinder. Another issue is that if the subject is sun-lit, the contrast seems to go down, and the white balance tends to be a bit warm for my taste. Both fixable in PP but not quite the same as getting the shot SOOC. But in general, saturation is quite high while contrast is relatively low. I've put a flash light inside the lens and can't see any haze and only a normal amount of dust. The glass seems pretty clean. Bokeh is a bit busier than I hoped for at medium distances. DA 35 Limited Macro is better in that regard, and I think SMC-M 50mm f4 Macro bokeh was more neutral. I have to give this lens a bit more effort, and use it with my newer cameras as well, to see what I get from it. A very tiny rose at MFD. K200D and SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 at f8. Pretty sharp a bit further away. Here with K200D and bounced flash by AF280T. the DA 35 Limited should be better, in many ways.... I'm not seeing any issues with these two shots - maybe you need more time to let the lens work its way into your psyche....

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