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Dewman · 07-21-2015, 01:52 PM - **2 Likes**

I bought this SMC Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8 lens this past spring ( CL for $30.00) and strangely, I had never given it a whirl. So, this afternoon, I hooked it up to my "new-to-me" K-r, wandered down the street and took this shot just for S&G's. I was blown away at it's sharpness! The bokeh is pretty good, too!

I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them!

ISO 400, 1/640th @ f:8.

Last edited by Dewman; 02-11-2016 at 02:16 AM.

**pacerr** · 07-21-2015, 01:56 PM

Now THERE'S a goal to pursue!

**pepperberry farm** · 07-21-2015, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them!

.

agreed!

chmance · 07-21-2015, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

I bought this SMC Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8 lens this past spring ( CL for $30.00) and strangely, I had never given it a whirl. So, this afternoon, I hooked it up to my "new-to-me" K-r, wandered down the street and took this shot just for S&G's. I was blown away at it's sharpness! The bokeh is pretty good, too!

I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them!

ISO 400, 1/640th @ f:8.

One of the ripe ones came out of my screen. Lovely compostion with beautiful lighting. There's a 3 dimensional sculpting to this. I like it!

**mwilky55** · 07-21-2015, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

I bought this SMC Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8 lens this past spring ( CL for $30.00) and strangely, I had never given it a whirl. So, this afternoon, I hooked it up to my "new-to-me" K-r, wandered down the street and took this shot just for S&G's. I was blown away at it's sharpness! The bokeh is pretty good, too!

I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them!

ISO 400, 1/640th @ f:8.

Originally posted by chmance

I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them!

Guilty as charged...thanks for the reinforcement

**monochrome** · 07-21-2015, 03:41 PM

I sold mine when I got the K105/2.8 - and I'm still not sure I did the right thing.

jcdoss · 07-21-2015, 04:41 PM - **2 Likes**

It's really a nice lens, ain't it?

Ingelheim am Rhein taken with Pentax K-x and Pentax-M 100mm f2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr

Purple Purple taken with Pentax K-x and Pentax-M 100mm f2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr

Bingen Countryside taken with Pentax K-x and Pentax-M 100mm f2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr

Last edited by jcdoss; 07-22-2015 at 04:46 AM.

j0n4hpk · 07-21-2015, 05:21 PM

I still keep one of those to use it with my Pentax DSLR on manual or aperture priority.

jimr-pdx · 07-21-2015, 05:43 PM

I recently picked up a fresh copy after reluctantly letting the *50-135 go. This little wonder is no effort to bring along.

wide open,cropped

jwc77 · 07-21-2015, 05:54 PM

It's funny...I did the same thing when I bought my M100 2.8. Received it and basically forgot about it for 6 months. Once I started using it I loved it. Very capable performer in a nice small package.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-21-2015, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by j0n4hpk

I still keep one of those to use it with my Pentax DSLR on manual or aperture priority.

I bought one specifically for my DSLR.... it's a stunner...

chmance · 07-21-2015, 09:00 PM

Now you guys are making me unhappy with my M 100mm f/4 macro : ( Talk about human frailty.

LennyBloke · 07-22-2015, 01:03 AM

Probably the most under-rated lens in the M and A line-up!

tromboads · 07-22-2015, 01:47 AM

Yeah +1 for the 100mm.

I suppose it's just easily overshadowed by the legacy around the Super Taks.. But heck those images look fantastic.

chmance · 07-22-2015, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by jcdoss

It's really a nice lens, ain't it?

IMGP4003 taken with Pentax K-x and Pentax-M 100mm f2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr

That last photo has amazing details! Great shot.

07-21-2015, 01:52 PM - 2 Likes	#1
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	The SMC Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8. I bought this SMC Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8 lens this past spring ( CL for $30.00) and strangely, I had never given it a whirl. So, this afternoon, I hooked it up to my "new-to-me" K-r, wandered down the street and took this shot just for S&G's. I was blown away at it's sharpness! The bokeh is pretty good, too! I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them! ISO 400, 1/640th @ f:8. Last edited by Dewman; 02-11-2016 at 02:16 AM.

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pacerr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paris, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,350	Now THERE'S a goal to pursue!

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	Originally posted by Dewman I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them! . agreed!

07-21-2015, 02:05 PM	#4
chmance Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 484	Originally posted by Dewman I bought this SMC Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8 lens this past spring ( CL for $30.00) and strangely, I had never given it a whirl. So, this afternoon, I hooked it up to my "new-to-me" K-r, wandered down the street and took this shot just for S&G's. I was blown away at it's sharpness! The bokeh is pretty good, too! I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them! ISO 400, 1/640th @ f:8. One of the ripe ones came out of my screen. Lovely compostion with beautiful lighting. There's a 3 dimensional sculpting to this. I like it!

07-21-2015, 03:23 PM	#5
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Originally posted by Dewman I bought this SMC Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8 lens this past spring ( CL for $30.00) and strangely, I had never given it a whirl. So, this afternoon, I hooked it up to my "new-to-me" K-r, wandered down the street and took this shot just for S&G's. I was blown away at it's sharpness! The bokeh is pretty good, too! I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them! ISO 400, 1/640th @ f:8. Originally posted by chmance I need to spend more time USING lenses and less time BUYING them! Guilty as charged...thanks for the reinforcement

07-21-2015, 03:41 PM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I sold mine when I got the K105/2.8 - and I'm still not sure I did the right thing.

07-21-2015, 04:41 PM - 2 Likes	#7
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,801	It's really a nice lens, ain't it? Ingelheim am Rhein taken with Pentax K-x and Pentax-M 100mm f2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr Purple Purple taken with Pentax K-x and Pentax-M 100mm f2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr Bingen Countryside taken with Pentax K-x and Pentax-M 100mm f2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr Last edited by jcdoss; 07-22-2015 at 04:46 AM.

07-21-2015, 05:21 PM	#8
j0n4hpk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 293	I still keep one of those to use it with my Pentax DSLR on manual or aperture priority.

07-21-2015, 05:43 PM	#9
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I recently picked up a fresh copy after reluctantly letting the 50-135 go. This little wonder is no effort to bring along. wide open,cropped*

07-21-2015, 05:54 PM	#10
jwc77 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 269	It's funny...I did the same thing when I bought my M100 2.8. Received it and basically forgot about it for 6 months. Once I started using it I loved it. Very capable performer in a nice small package.

07-21-2015, 06:45 PM	#11
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	Originally posted by j0n4hpk I still keep one of those to use it with my Pentax DSLR on manual or aperture priority. I bought one specifically for my DSLR.... it's a stunner...

07-21-2015, 09:00 PM	#12
chmance Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 484	Now you guys are making me unhappy with my M 100mm f/4 macro : ( Talk about human frailty.

07-22-2015, 01:03 AM	#13
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	Probably the most under-rated lens in the M and A line-up!

07-22-2015, 01:47 AM	#14
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	Yeah +1 for the 100mm. I suppose it's just easily overshadowed by the legacy around the Super Taks.. But heck those images look fantastic.

07-22-2015, 02:19 AM	#15
chmance Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 484	Originally posted by jcdoss It's really a nice lens, ain't it? IMGP4003 taken with Pentax K-x and Pentax-M 100mm f2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr That last photo has amazing details! Great shot.

The SMC Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8.

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