Ooh yes

ChristianRock · 11-07-2019, 07:12 AM - **1 Like**

I knew it was a big 28 but hadn't realized just how big this lens is.

Drool-worthy, of course. Looking forward to seeing your pictures taken with it.

pschlute · 11-07-2019, 10:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by NomNamNom

Question- what's this reference of Hollywood about? Did a quick search and came up empty-handed

The lens was a result of a short term relationship between Pentax and Zeiss. The designer that created it used cinema lens techniques in its construction. The same fellow was responsible for the f0.70 lenses used during filming of the acclaimed Barry Lyndon.

**gofour3** · 11-07-2019, 10:32 AM

Great lens and one of the best Pentax has ever produced. Also one of two Pentax lenses designed in collaboration with Carl Zeiss. (K15/3.5AL is the other)

Do I see the OEM square plastic hood lurking in the background? If so it's a must have for the K28/2.

Enjoy.

Phil.

pschlute · 11-07-2019, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

Do I see the OEM square plastic hood lurking in the background? If so it's a must have for the K28/2

Yes indeed Phil. It's previous owner knew how to look after it.

**Des** · 11-07-2019, 03:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pschlute

The same fellow was responsible for the f0.70 lenses used during filming of the acclaimed Barry Lyndon.

Unreadable novel turned into an unwatchable film. But the cinematography is great. Makes for great stills. The story of the lens is here: "Barry Lyndon": The Full Story of the Famous f/0.7 Lenses - Neil Oseman

Congrats on "Peter goes to Hollywood".

pschlute · 11-07-2019, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Des

Congrats on "Peter goes to Hollywood".

I thank you for your praise.

**From1980** · 11-07-2019, 04:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kevin B123

It's known as the Holywood lens due to the out of focus rendering. Also it is a special lens being the only output of the Zeiss collaboration.

Apparently there was a lot of claims and evidence that the 15/3.5 was part of that collaboration as a well as other technology.

garywakeling · 11-07-2019, 06:46 PM - **1 Like**

I hear that it only works best in the Southern Hemisphere, happy to take it off your hands when it proves to be unworkable in the north

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11-07-2019, 07:12 AM - 1 Like	#16
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	I knew it was a big 28 but hadn't realized just how big this lens is. Drool-worthy, of course. Looking forward to seeing your pictures taken with it.

11-07-2019, 10:07 AM - 1 Like	#17
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,198 Original Poster	Originally posted by NomNamNom Question- what's this reference of Hollywood about? Did a quick search and came up empty-handed The lens was a result of a short term relationship between Pentax and Zeiss. The designer that created it used cinema lens techniques in its construction. The same fellow was responsible for the f0.70 lenses used during filming of the acclaimed Barry Lyndon.

11-07-2019, 10:32 AM	#18
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Great lens and one of the best Pentax has ever produced. Also one of two Pentax lenses designed in collaboration with Carl Zeiss. (K15/3.5AL is the other) Do I see the OEM square plastic hood lurking in the background? If so it's a must have for the K28/2. Enjoy. Phil.

11-07-2019, 10:50 AM - 1 Like	#19
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,198 Original Poster	Originally posted by gofour3 Do I see the OEM square plastic hood lurking in the background? If so it's a must have for the K28/2 Yes indeed Phil. It's previous owner knew how to look after it.

11-07-2019, 03:51 PM - 1 Like	#20
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by pschlute The same fellow was responsible for the f0.70 lenses used during filming of the acclaimed Barry Lyndon. Unreadable novel turned into an unwatchable film. But the cinematography is great. Makes for great stills. The story of the lens is here: "Barry Lyndon": The Full Story of the Famous f/0.7 Lenses - Neil Oseman Congrats on "Peter goes to Hollywood".

11-07-2019, 04:02 PM	#21
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,198 Original Poster	Originally posted by Des Congrats on "Peter goes to Hollywood". I thank you for your praise.

11-07-2019, 04:46 PM - 1 Like	#22
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Originally posted by Kevin B123 It's known as the Holywood lens due to the out of focus rendering. Also it is a special lens being the only output of the Zeiss collaboration. Apparently there was a lot of claims and evidence that the 15/3.5 was part of that collaboration as a well as other technology.

11-07-2019, 06:46 PM - 1 Like	#23
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	I hear that it only works best in the Southern Hemisphere, happy to take it off your hands when it proves to be unworkable in the north