Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!

Wasp · 08-09-2017, 04:37 AM - **1 Like**

The guy tried to cover a lot of ground in a short article. He should have done ~~a bit~~ way more research. His very first suggestion is not a very good one. A Pentax 50mm f/1.4 is a good lens, but he neglects to mention which one. It comes in many flavours and the later autofocus ones are not low budget lenses. None of the lenses mentioned are in fact cheap. The fact that some are not even available in K mount is icing on a mouldy cake. On the whole, the article is rubbish.

BrianR · 08-09-2017, 04:58 AM - **4 Likes**

You're all assuming they don't know what they're talking about, but I read it as "The Pentax K-1 has been discontinued with no FF replacement in sight. Also, Sony won the Pentax brand from Ricoh in a game of strip poker and has created the worlds first dual mount K-E mount mirrorless camera with an APS-H sensor". Anyone care to fact check?

Originally posted by victormeldrew

"Webmasters will hate me for revealing this one little trick to help weed out the trolls and get the best content for the web right now!!!" - just don't click...and certainly don't share!

Aaaaargh... I knew that wasn't a link, but I still clicked on it.

pathdoc · 08-09-2017, 05:27 AM - **1 Like**

"The Ancient Greek girl opened the forbidden box - you won't believe what happened next!"

**Rondec** · 08-09-2017, 06:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pathdoc

"The Ancient Greek girl opened the forbidden box - you won't believe what happened next!"

...You won't believe what happens at 4:36 of this video clip...

ChristianRock · 08-09-2017, 08:25 AM - **2 Likes**

...The best 12 lenses ever made, you won't believe #7!

...The Pentax KX was stunning in the 70s... what it looks like now is jaw-dropping

Anyway.

I am glad for blogs, I learned so much from them. I am glad for people who genuinely post information that is helpful to others. If they put ads on their site or not, if they make a bit of cash for it or not, I don't mind it at all, as long as it doesn't autoplay videos or fill my screen with pop-ups. But the ability to post what you want on the web means there's also a LOT of horrible content that gets dumped out there. And that is one of the worst pieces of crap I have ever read in my life. This site must be like PetaPixel, where they will accept ANYTHING in hopes of creating traffic for the site, with no editorial effort being made at all to at least have a minimum level of acceptable quality. Which is the reason why I ignore anything from petapixel and now from this phoblog waste of time.

**Rondec** · 08-09-2017, 08:34 AM - **1 Like**

The thing about a blog is it is only as good as the "expert" who is writing it. There are folks here on the Forum whose level of information about optics and photography in general is amazing. When they make an off hand comment about something, I pay attention. But the folks who are grinding out these sorts of blog posts aren't necessarily at that level. I doubt that this guy has ever shot with a Pentax camera. Certainly he doesn't shoot with one currently.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-09-2017, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

The thing about a blog is it is only as good as the "expert" who is writing it. There are folks here on the Forum whose level of information about optics and photography in general is amazing. When they make an off hand comment about something, I pay attention. But the folks who are grinding out these sorts of blog posts aren't necessarily at that level. I doubt that this guy has ever shot with a Pentax camera. Certainly he doesn't shoot with one currently.

but he has artsy shots of one on his blog!

VoiceOfReason · 08-09-2017, 09:59 AM

50 million people will be using this lens by 2018! Click here to find out why.

**savoche** · 08-09-2017, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

50 million people will be using this lens by 2018! Click here to find out why.

Your link doesn't seem to work

**pepperberry farm** · 08-09-2017, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Your link doesn't seem to work

Keep Clicking - You May Be The Lucky Winner!

ChristianRock · 08-10-2017, 05:15 AM - **1 Like**

Obviously not an iPhone lens, that number is too low...

felixenfeu · 08-10-2017, 02:27 PM - **1 Like**

Wow that blog post is really bad.

Even that 50mm f1,4 isn't what I'd consider "budget" lens, considering the f1.8 50mm is like 1/4 of the price...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Best budget options for a prime 30-35mm f1.2-1.8 AF lens for Pentax APS-C?	Rayn	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	28	07-05-2016 02:55 PM
"Budget" lenses for motorsports?	BodenM	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	13	11-07-2014 03:27 PM
Optical differences between Pentax "K", "M", and "A" lenses	6BQ5	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	31	01-10-2014 01:02 PM
Don't say Pentax "Q" in French ... "Q" = "cul" = "A--"	Jean Poitiers	Pentax Q	52	11-10-2013 06:25 AM
What Are The Best "All Around" Lenses For A Beginner On A Budget?	vega	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	36	03-22-2013 03:47 PM

08-09-2017, 04:37 AM - 1 Like	#16
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	The guy tried to cover a lot of ground in a short article. He should have done ~~a bit~~ way more research. His very first suggestion is not a very good one. A Pentax 50mm f/1.4 is a good lens, but he neglects to mention which one. It comes in many flavours and the later autofocus ones are not low budget lenses. None of the lenses mentioned are in fact cheap. The fact that some are not even available in K mount is icing on a mouldy cake. On the whole, the article is rubbish.

08-09-2017, 04:58 AM - 4 Likes	#17
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	You're all assuming they don't know what they're talking about, but I read it as "The Pentax K-1 has been discontinued with no FF replacement in sight. Also, Sony won the Pentax brand from Ricoh in a game of strip poker and has created the worlds first dual mount K-E mount mirrorless camera with an APS-H sensor". Anyone care to fact check? Originally posted by victormeldrew "Webmasters will hate me for revealing this one little trick to help weed out the trolls and get the best content for the web right now!!!" - just don't click...and certainly don't share! Aaaaargh... I knew that wasn't a link, but I still clicked on it.

08-09-2017, 05:27 AM - 1 Like	#18
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	"The Ancient Greek girl opened the forbidden box - you won't believe what happened next!"

08-09-2017, 06:46 AM - 2 Likes	#19
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Originally posted by pathdoc "The Ancient Greek girl opened the forbidden box - you won't believe what happened next!" ...You won't believe what happens at 4:36 of this video clip...

08-09-2017, 08:25 AM - 2 Likes	#20
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	...The best 12 lenses ever made, you won't believe #7! ...The Pentax KX was stunning in the 70s... what it looks like now is jaw-dropping Anyway. I am glad for blogs, I learned so much from them. I am glad for people who genuinely post information that is helpful to others. If they put ads on their site or not, if they make a bit of cash for it or not, I don't mind it at all, as long as it doesn't autoplay videos or fill my screen with pop-ups. But the ability to post what you want on the web means there's also a LOT of horrible content that gets dumped out there. And that is one of the worst pieces of crap I have ever read in my life. This site must be like PetaPixel, where they will accept ANYTHING in hopes of creating traffic for the site, with no editorial effort being made at all to at least have a minimum level of acceptable quality. Which is the reason why I ignore anything from petapixel and now from this phoblog waste of time.

08-09-2017, 08:34 AM - 1 Like	#21
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	The thing about a blog is it is only as good as the "expert" who is writing it. There are folks here on the Forum whose level of information about optics and photography in general is amazing. When they make an off hand comment about something, I pay attention. But the folks who are grinding out these sorts of blog posts aren't necessarily at that level. I doubt that this guy has ever shot with a Pentax camera. Certainly he doesn't shoot with one currently.

08-09-2017, 08:51 AM	#22
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rondec The thing about a blog is it is only as good as the "expert" who is writing it. There are folks here on the Forum whose level of information about optics and photography in general is amazing. When they make an off hand comment about something, I pay attention. But the folks who are grinding out these sorts of blog posts aren't necessarily at that level. I doubt that this guy has ever shot with a Pentax camera. Certainly he doesn't shoot with one currently. but he has artsy shots of one on his blog!

08-09-2017, 09:59 AM	#23
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	50 million people will be using this lens by 2018! Click here to find out why.

08-09-2017, 11:47 AM	#24
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason 50 million people will be using this lens by 2018! Click here to find out why. Your link doesn't seem to work

08-09-2017, 11:52 AM	#25
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781 Original Poster	Originally posted by savoche Your link doesn't seem to work Keep Clicking - You May Be The Lucky Winner!

08-10-2017, 05:15 AM - 1 Like	#26
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Obviously not an iPhone lens, that number is too low...

08-10-2017, 02:27 PM - 1 Like	#27
felixenfeu New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 23	Wow that blog post is really bad. Even that 50mm f1,4 isn't what I'd consider "budget" lens, considering the f1.8 50mm is like 1/4 of the price...

"Best" Budget Lenses for Pentax

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!