| Pentax SMC M 75-150 f/4 | Sample Images |

aLpi · 12-06-2008, 02:16 PM

Pentax SMC M 75-150 f/4 with K10D

Lens Descriptions
M 75-150/4

150mm

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75mm

**GaryM** · 12-06-2008, 05:34 PM

I have this lens, it's one of my favorite manual focus lenses. My copy is extremely sharp even wide open, probably the sharpest zoom I've ever used! I'm suprised it's seldom discussed, an overlooked gem IMO.

Miserere · 12-06-2008, 08:32 PM

It certainly is a great lens. Not only sharp and contrasty wide open, but it's very small and uses 49mm filters. It's a great portrait lens on digital if you like the longer FLs.

Unfortunately, mine hasn't been used much lately and I'm having a huge lens cupboard sale, so it's going on eBay

aLpi · 01-10-2009, 01:06 PM

150mm / f:4 / jpg / very sharp / love this lens

%100 crop / resize 1280 / after cs3

Last edited by aLpi; 01-11-2009 at 03:12 AM.

pcarfan · 01-10-2009, 02:13 PM

I wonder how it compares to the DA* 50-135, image qulaity wise at F4 and above. Obviously the DA* is 2.8, has SDM and AF. But, IQ wise, if soemone owns both.

vinzer · 01-17-2009, 08:35 AM

I just got mine earlier. Looking forward to giving it a workout.

**EsBee** · 05-21-2009, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by pcarfan

I wonder how it compares to the DA* 50-135, image qulaity wise at F4 and above. Obviously the DA* is 2.8, has SDM and AF. But, IQ wise, if soemone owns both.

I bought this lens from a forum member several months ago which turned out to be an excellent copy, it is very sharp at f4 and produces excellent colors. A very potent portrait lens too, especially since I got a split-screen focus screen for my K20D.

If and when I get my hands on a DA* 50-135mm f2.8, and if I don't end up selling it by then, I'd love to compare these two at f4 and above in similar focal lengths.

alexfoto · 09-02-2009, 06:50 AM

I recently bought this lens and I'm very satisfied.

Pentax k10d, f/4, focal length perhaps 150 mm:

+1 stop + sharpen

+0.30stop + sharpen

+1.70stop + sharpen

For me the only discomfort about this lens is that it is one one-touch zoom so is almost impossible to know the precise focal length to be set for the shake reduction system.

ducdao · 07-22-2010, 10:15 PM

Here is my contribution to this thread. Taken wide open at ISO400

**dunerunner** · 07-23-2010, 05:46 AM

Glad I found this thread......I love my M75-150. Her are a couple of shots with the challenging bright sun of southern Utah.

12-06-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
aLpi New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bursa / Türkiye Posts: 6	\| Pentax SMC M 75-150 f/4 \| Sample Images \| Pentax SMC M 75-150 f/4 with K10D Lens Descriptions M 75-150/4 150mm ------------------- 75mm

09-02-2009, 06:50 AM	#8
alexfoto Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Italy Photos: Albums Posts: 182	I recently bought this lens and I'm very satisfied. Pentax k10d, f/4, focal length perhaps 150 mm: +1 stop + sharpen +0.30stop + sharpen +1.70stop + sharpen For me the only discomfort about this lens is that it is one one-touch zoom so is almost impossible to know the precise focal length to be set for the shake reduction system. Last edited by alexfoto; 09-03-2009 at 02:28 AM.

07-23-2010, 05:46 AM	#10
dunerunner Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Black Hills Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Glad I found this thread......I love my M75-150. Her are a couple of shots with the challenging bright sun of southern Utah. Last edited by dunerunner; 07-23-2010 at 05:48 AM. Reason: add photos

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12-06-2008, 05:34 PM	#2
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	I have this lens, it's one of my favorite manual focus lenses. My copy is extremely sharp even wide open, probably the sharpest zoom I've ever used! I'm suprised it's seldom discussed, an overlooked gem IMO.

12-06-2008, 08:32 PM	#3
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	It certainly is a great lens. Not only sharp and contrasty wide open, but it's very small and uses 49mm filters. It's a great portrait lens on digital if you like the longer FLs. Unfortunately, mine hasn't been used much lately and I'm having a huge lens cupboard sale, so it's going on eBay

01-10-2009, 01:06 PM	#4
aLpi New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bursa / Türkiye Posts: 6 Original Poster	150mm / f:4 / jpg / very sharp / love this lens %100 crop / resize 1280 / after cs3 Last edited by aLpi; 01-11-2009 at 03:12 AM.

01-10-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	I wonder how it compares to the DA* 50-135, image qulaity wise at F4 and above. Obviously the DA* is 2.8, has SDM and AF. But, IQ wise, if soemone owns both.

01-17-2009, 08:35 AM	#6
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	I just got mine earlier. Looking forward to giving it a workout.

05-21-2009, 03:46 PM	#7
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	Originally posted by pcarfan I wonder how it compares to the DA* 50-135, image qulaity wise at F4 and above. Obviously the DA* is 2.8, has SDM and AF. But, IQ wise, if soemone owns both. I bought this lens from a forum member several months ago which turned out to be an excellent copy, it is very sharp at f4 and produces excellent colors. A very potent portrait lens too, especially since I got a split-screen focus screen for my K20D. If and when I get my hands on a DA* 50-135mm f2.8, and if I don't end up selling it by then, I'd love to compare these two at f4 and above in similar focal lengths.

07-22-2010, 10:15 PM	#9
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Here is my contribution to this thread. Taken wide open at ISO400

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