Am I nuts for wanting manual focus primes?

**Alex645** · 12-14-2020, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

Since all the cameras can use the MF lenses, the total population of DSLRs in the Pentax world have created a shortage in Legacy lenses.

Yes, this is true, but also film SLRs have had a resurgence of interest since around 2010 and all those manual focus FSLRs are also contributing to the shortage of Legacy K-mounts.

**robgski** · 12-14-2020, 05:00 PM - **1 Like**

Using good quality manual lenses slows me down just enough that I often notice more and adjust my composition accordingly.

**Wiltshireborn** · 12-15-2020, 09:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by heinamj

This summer I got the Samyang 135mm F2 ED UMC with manual focus and I LOVE it! Now I want the 35mm F1.4 AS UMC... (Lens Buying Addiction never quits)

I figure, why not? Pentax AF may never equal C and I almost always shoot center spot anyway.

Feels like Back to the Future for me...

I like to use MF when using my Samsung Schneider 100mm Macro lens and when using my DA primes

**Cerebum** · 12-16-2020, 01:14 AM - **1 Like**

I love manual, hence my box of vintage primes. Peaking and outline peaking (KP) means you can manually get your images super sharp

Sandy Hancock · 12-16-2020, 02:07 AM

SMC Takumar 15/3.5 (aspheric) and 85/1.8
K 15/3.5, 17/4.0 Fisheye, 28/2.0, 30/2.8, 85/1.8, 135/2.5, 200/2.5
M 28/3.5 and 50/1.7
A 28/2.0 and 50/1.2
Lomography Lomogon 32/2.5 and Daguerreotype 64/2.9
Samyang 12/2.8 Fisheye
Laowa 12/2.8 Zero-D

So no, I don't think you're nuts

HoutHans · 12-16-2020, 02:41 AM - **1 Like**

As the proud owner and frequent user of a

Super Takumar 28/3.5
K 135/2.5
M 50/1.4, 50/1.7, 100/4 macro, 150/3.5 and 300/4 green star

I can say that you're definitely bonkers. As am I.

**Alex645** · 12-16-2020, 06:05 PM

For what it's worth, I just nominated one of my manual primes in the lens competition thread.

heinamj · 12-16-2020, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

SMC Takumar 15/3.5 (aspheric) and 85/1.8
K 15/3.5, 17/4.0 Fisheye, 28/2.0, 30/2.8, 85/1.8, 135/2.5, 200/2.5
M 28/3.5 and 50/1.7
A 28/2.0 and 50/1.2
Lomography Lomogon 32/2.5 and Daguerreotype 64/2.9
Samyang 12/2.8 Fisheye
Laowa 12/2.8 Zero-D

So no, I don't think you're nuts

Well, glad I'm not nuts... but now I'm jealous! Dang Sandy!!

---------- Post added 12-16-20 at 07:20 PM ----------

Originally posted by Alex645

For what it's worth, I just nominated one of my manual primes in the lens competition thread.

Which one Alex?[COLOR="Silver"]

**Alex645** · 12-17-2020, 12:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by heinamj

Which one Alex?[COLOR="Silver"]

It wasn't an easy choice as my Pentax SMC 645 A 35mm has that wow factor, but I picked the Pentax SMC 645 A 75mm f/2.8. It's the litmus test for myself or any photographer as a simple, clean, affordable, sharp, compact, reliable, and straight forward normal manual focus prime.

I don't think it really has a chance against dozens of newer and more modern Pentax lenses, but after 35 years, it's the lens I return to.

**Serkevan** · 12-17-2020, 01:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alex645

For what it's worth, I just nominated one of my manual primes in the lens competition thread.

Me too! It will be interesting to see which oddballs we get nominated.

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12-14-2020, 04:08 PM	#106
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,527	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge Since all the cameras can use the MF lenses, the total population of DSLRs in the Pentax world have created a shortage in Legacy lenses. Yes, this is true, but also film SLRs have had a resurgence of interest since around 2010 and all those manual focus FSLRs are also contributing to the shortage of Legacy K-mounts.

12-14-2020, 05:00 PM - 1 Like	#107
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Using good quality manual lenses slows me down just enough that I often notice more and adjust my composition accordingly.

12-15-2020, 09:07 AM - 1 Like	#108
Wiltshireborn Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Devizes, Wiltshire. England Posts: 127	Originally posted by heinamj This summer I got the Samyang 135mm F2 ED UMC with manual focus and I LOVE it! Now I want the 35mm F1.4 AS UMC... (Lens Buying Addiction never quits) I figure, why not? Pentax AF may never equal C and I almost always shoot center spot anyway. Feels like Back to the Future for me... I like to use MF when using my Samsung Schneider 100mm Macro lens and when using my DA primes

12-16-2020, 01:14 AM - 1 Like	#109
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	I love manual, hence my box of vintage primes. Peaking and outline peaking (KP) means you can manually get your images super sharp

12-16-2020, 02:07 AM	#110
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	SMC Takumar 15/3.5 (aspheric) and 85/1.8 K 15/3.5, 17/4.0 Fisheye, 28/2.0, 30/2.8, 85/1.8, 135/2.5, 200/2.5 M 28/3.5 and 50/1.7 A 28/2.0 and 50/1.2 Lomography Lomogon 32/2.5 and Daguerreotype 64/2.9 Samyang 12/2.8 Fisheye Laowa 12/2.8 Zero-D So no, I don't think you're nuts

12-16-2020, 02:41 AM - 1 Like	#111
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,123	As the proud owner and frequent user of a Super Takumar 28/3.5 K 135/2.5 M 50/1.4, 50/1.7, 100/4 macro, 150/3.5 and 300/4 green star I can say that you're definitely bonkers. As am I.

12-16-2020, 06:05 PM	#112
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,527	For what it's worth, I just nominated one of my manual primes in the lens competition thread.

12-16-2020, 07:19 PM	#113
heinamj Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 366 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock SMC Takumar 15/3.5 (aspheric) and 85/1.8 K 15/3.5, 17/4.0 Fisheye, 28/2.0, 30/2.8, 85/1.8, 135/2.5, 200/2.5 M 28/3.5 and 50/1.7 A 28/2.0 and 50/1.2 Lomography Lomogon 32/2.5 and Daguerreotype 64/2.9 Samyang 12/2.8 Fisheye Laowa 12/2.8 Zero-D So no, I don't think you're nuts Well, glad I'm not nuts... but now I'm jealous! Dang Sandy!! ---------- Post added 12-16-20 at 07:20 PM ---------- Originally posted by Alex645 For what it's worth, I just nominated one of my manual primes in the lens competition thread. Which one Alex?[COLOR="Silver"]

12-17-2020, 12:29 AM - 2 Likes	#114
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,527	Originally posted by heinamj Which one Alex?[COLOR="Silver"] It wasn't an easy choice as my Pentax SMC 645 A 35mm has that wow factor, but I picked the Pentax SMC 645 A 75mm f/2.8. It's the litmus test for myself or any photographer as a simple, clean, affordable, sharp, compact, reliable, and straight forward normal manual focus prime. I don't think it really has a chance against dozens of newer and more modern Pentax lenses, but after 35 years, it's the lens I return to.

12-17-2020, 01:44 AM - 1 Like	#115
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Alex645 For what it's worth, I just nominated one of my manual primes in the lens competition thread. Me too! It will be interesting to see which oddballs we get nominated.