GAS and photo gods

**gump** · 10-13-2021, 12:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bdery

The nice people at Irix told me they'd send one my way so I'll be able to review it for Pentaxforums. In the meantime, most of the current K-mount lenses have been reviewed in a methodical fashion, with easy comparisons between lenses, here on Pentaxforums.

It is good to have nice friends. I will be looking forward to the review, To be clear there probably are not many people who research products before purchase any more than i do. I believe I have a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses (Pentax products, none) of the lenses in question and have always given added weight to the PF reviews as they are mostly spot on. As often happens questions I post, probably do to lack of detailed specificity, tend to invite expanded conversation and there is nothing wrong with that. If we take this whole thing too seriously it could run into money.

bdery · 10-14-2021, 05:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gump

have always given added weight to the PF reviews as they are mostly spot on.

Thank you! As I've written most of the recent reviews, I appreciate that comment.

**gump** · 12-18-2021, 06:09 AM

For those of you who have not dumped this thread, I did get find a used 35mm 2.4 in the Amazon Warehouse for 75 bucks. It was rated GOOD and thought what the heck it can be returned. I cannot with my limited experience find anything wrong with it in operation or a surface blemish. As predicted here and in reviews it produces great images. So, thanks for your opinions/expertise. Now what can I spend my money on?

**pepperberry farm** · 12-18-2021, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by gump

For those of you who have not dumped this thread, I did get find a used 35mm 2.4 in the Amazon Warehouse for 75 bucks. It was rated GOOD and thought what the heck it can be returned. I cannot with my limited experience find anything wrong with it in operation or a surface blemish. As predicted here and in reviews it produces great images. So, thanks for your opinions/expertise. Now what can I spend my money on?

if you are ready to start your LBA in full, try the Limited series...

(:

**gump** · 12-18-2021, 08:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

if you are ready to start your LBA in full, try the Limited series...

(:

You agriculturalists have a wry sense of humor. I see this as a two plateau situation. I am on the budget level which matches my resources(time, money, energy) and product market, ME. If the ship comes in, yes that ship, then it will be time to move on up to your level, Full Frame or bigger, and UFE lenses. The next subject is computer monitors which will be a new thread soon.

**Eric Auer** · 12-18-2021, 08:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Most of my primes sit in a drawer and hardly ever come out anymore.
Todays fast zooms have more than enough IQ.

I use a light and "small" Tamron 17-50mm ƒ2.8 XR Di-II LD almost exclusively these days, even in foul weather.
It does just about everything I need in my digital setup.

City Frame-255 by Eric Auer, on Flickr

**pepperberry farm** · 12-18-2021, 09:13 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by gump

You agriculturalists have a wry sense of humor. I see this as a two plateau situation. I am on the budget level which matches my resources(time, money, energy) and product market, ME. If the ship comes in, yes that ship, then it will be time to move on up to your level, Full Frame or bigger, and UFE lenses. The next subject is computer monitors which will be a new thread soon.

funny thing - I find myself in a similar field (see what I did there?), as far as my market (me, myself, and I) and my resources...

my hobby pays for none of itself other than the occasional sell-off of equipment....

I rarely buy new equipment and am currently shooting bodies dating back 10 years and lenses that date back to the '50's....

**gump** · 12-18-2021, 09:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

funny thing - I find myself in a similar field (see what I did there?), as far as my market (me, myself, and I) and my resources...

my hobby pays for none of itself other than the occasional sell-off of equipment....

I rarely buy new equipment and am currently shooting bodies dating back 10 years and lenses that date back to the '50's....

This morning I was watching James Popsys' Vlog on YouTube. He was reviewing his SONY something or other IV. It is a 3000 camera and he said he was getting dust on the sensor. His camera is one of the cheaper ones on the Vlogs I follow (Danson, Denney, Heaton). I understand that people who do this stuff for a living may need certain tools to produce quality and quantity. I have pondered on the idea of a Vlog focusing on the other end of the spectrum, simple and cheap. Those who know me would attest to my qualifications.

**luftfluss** · 12-18-2021, 09:31 AM - **1 Like**

+1 to @pepperberry_farm

Many of us who seem to have a copious amount of gear (and I've been divesting myself of lenses over the last year or so) are happily - even preferably - shooting older bodies and lenses that were purchased used.

Personally, I'd rather have my K-3 II and K-70 than a single K-1, as a dual-camera setup suits me better.

ChristianRock · 12-21-2021, 02:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eric Auer

Most of my primes sit in a drawer and hardly ever come out anymore.
Todays fast zooms have more than enough IQ.

I use a light and "small" Tamron 17-50mm ƒ2.8 XR Di-II LD almost exclusively these days, even in foul weather.
It does just about everything I need in my digital setup.

City Frame-255 by Eric Auer, on Flickr

I also have a f2.8 zoom, the DA*16-50, but funny enough, I can't put it on one of my cameras and have the whole thing fit in my coat pocket... which my K-S1 with DA 21 Limited willl

And then I'll have the DA 70 Limited on another pocket... that's been my walk around setup the last few weeks.

ChristianRock · 12-21-2021, 02:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gump

For those of you who have not dumped this thread, I did get find a used 35mm 2.4 in the Amazon Warehouse for 75 bucks. It was rated GOOD and thought what the heck it can be returned. I cannot with my limited experience find anything wrong with it in operation or a surface blemish. As predicted here and in reviews it produces great images. So, thanks for your opinions/expertise. Now what can I spend my money on?

People around these parts are always very pleased to help people part ways with their money

Once you have bought your monitor, spending some time getting it calibrated and making sure your pictures and processing are coming out the way you want, might be the wisest investment - taking the time to take lots of pictures and creating your look and your vision in photography.

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10-13-2021, 12:28 PM - 1 Like	#16
gump Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,016 Original Poster	Originally posted by bdery The nice people at Irix told me they'd send one my way so I'll be able to review it for Pentaxforums. In the meantime, most of the current K-mount lenses have been reviewed in a methodical fashion, with easy comparisons between lenses, here on Pentaxforums. It is good to have nice friends. I will be looking forward to the review, To be clear there probably are not many people who research products before purchase any more than i do. I believe I have a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses (Pentax products, none) of the lenses in question and have always given added weight to the PF reviews as they are mostly spot on. As often happens questions I post, probably do to lack of detailed specificity, tend to invite expanded conversation and there is nothing wrong with that. If we take this whole thing too seriously it could run into money.

10-14-2021, 05:11 AM - 1 Like	#17
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by gump have always given added weight to the PF reviews as they are mostly spot on. Thank you! As I've written most of the recent reviews, I appreciate that comment.

12-18-2021, 06:09 AM	#18
gump Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,016 Original Poster	For those of you who have not dumped this thread, I did get find a used 35mm 2.4 in the Amazon Warehouse for 75 bucks. It was rated GOOD and thought what the heck it can be returned. I cannot with my limited experience find anything wrong with it in operation or a surface blemish. As predicted here and in reviews it produces great images. So, thanks for your opinions/expertise. Now what can I spend my money on?

12-18-2021, 06:34 AM	#19
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636	Originally posted by gump For those of you who have not dumped this thread, I did get find a used 35mm 2.4 in the Amazon Warehouse for 75 bucks. It was rated GOOD and thought what the heck it can be returned. I cannot with my limited experience find anything wrong with it in operation or a surface blemish. As predicted here and in reviews it produces great images. So, thanks for your opinions/expertise. Now what can I spend my money on? if you are ready to start your LBA in full, try the Limited series... (:

12-18-2021, 08:45 AM - 1 Like	#20
gump Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,016 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm if you are ready to start your LBA in full, try the Limited series... (: You agriculturalists have a wry sense of humor. I see this as a two plateau situation. I am on the budget level which matches my resources(time, money, energy) and product market, ME. If the ship comes in, yes that ship, then it will be time to move on up to your level, Full Frame or bigger, and UFE lenses. The next subject is computer monitors which will be a new thread soon.

12-18-2021, 08:55 AM - 2 Likes	#21
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Most of my primes sit in a drawer and hardly ever come out anymore. Todays fast zooms have more than enough IQ. I use a light and "small" Tamron 17-50mm ƒ2.8 XR Di-II LD almost exclusively these days, even in foul weather. It does just about everything I need in my digital setup. City Frame-255 by Eric Auer, on Flickr

12-18-2021, 09:13 AM - 3 Likes	#22
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636	Originally posted by gump You agriculturalists have a wry sense of humor. I see this as a two plateau situation. I am on the budget level which matches my resources(time, money, energy) and product market, ME. If the ship comes in, yes that ship, then it will be time to move on up to your level, Full Frame or bigger, and UFE lenses. The next subject is computer monitors which will be a new thread soon. funny thing - I find myself in a similar field (see what I did there?), as far as my market (me, myself, and I) and my resources... my hobby pays for none of itself other than the occasional sell-off of equipment.... I rarely buy new equipment and am currently shooting bodies dating back 10 years and lenses that date back to the '50's....

12-18-2021, 09:31 AM - 1 Like	#23
gump Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,016 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm funny thing - I find myself in a similar field (see what I did there?), as far as my market (me, myself, and I) and my resources... my hobby pays for none of itself other than the occasional sell-off of equipment.... I rarely buy new equipment and am currently shooting bodies dating back 10 years and lenses that date back to the '50's.... This morning I was watching James Popsys' Vlog on YouTube. He was reviewing his SONY something or other IV. It is a 3000 camera and he said he was getting dust on the sensor. His camera is one of the cheaper ones on the Vlogs I follow (Danson, Denney, Heaton). I understand that people who do this stuff for a living may need certain tools to produce quality and quantity. I have pondered on the idea of a Vlog focusing on the other end of the spectrum, simple and cheap. Those who know me would attest to my qualifications.

12-18-2021, 09:31 AM - 1 Like	#24
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	+1 to @pepperberry_farm Many of us who seem to have a copious amount of gear (and I've been divesting myself of lenses over the last year or so) are happily - even preferably - shooting older bodies and lenses that were purchased used. Personally, I'd rather have my K-3 II and K-70 than a single K-1, as a dual-camera setup suits me better.

12-21-2021, 02:07 PM - 1 Like	#25
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Eric Auer Most of my primes sit in a drawer and hardly ever come out anymore. Todays fast zooms have more than enough IQ. I use a light and "small" Tamron 17-50mm ƒ2.8 XR Di-II LD almost exclusively these days, even in foul weather. It does just about everything I need in my digital setup. City Frame-255 by Eric Auer, on Flickr I also have a f2.8 zoom, the DA*16-50, but funny enough, I can't put it on one of my cameras and have the whole thing fit in my coat pocket... which my K-S1 with DA 21 Limited willl And then I'll have the DA 70 Limited on another pocket... that's been my walk around setup the last few weeks.

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12-21-2021, 02:11 PM - 1 Like	#26
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by gump For those of you who have not dumped this thread, I did get find a used 35mm 2.4 in the Amazon Warehouse for 75 bucks. It was rated GOOD and thought what the heck it can be returned. I cannot with my limited experience find anything wrong with it in operation or a surface blemish. As predicted here and in reviews it produces great images. So, thanks for your opinions/expertise. Now what can I spend my money on? People around these parts are always very pleased to help people part ways with their money Once you have bought your monitor, spending some time getting it calibrated and making sure your pictures and processing are coming out the way you want, might be the wisest investment - taking the time to take lots of pictures and creating your look and your vision in photography.