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BBear · 01-08-2009, 10:00 AM

Great shots Torphoto!

Could you dig it up the aperture and speed for both shots?

thanks man!

gawan · 01-08-2009, 10:28 AM

Absolutely stunning quality!

Torphoto · 01-08-2009, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by BBear

Great shots Torphoto!

Could you dig it up the aperture and speed for both shots?

thanks man!

both were shot at 1/180th sec F13

BBear · 01-08-2009, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by Torphoto

both were shot at 1/180th sec F13

damn you have lots of watts/lumens!!

very sharp photo though... great work man!!!

Longboarder · 01-08-2009, 12:09 PM

Is this typical quality for this lens?

If so I am going to run straight to the local store and buy one myself.

Excellent photos - well done

jeffrey r · 01-08-2009, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Longboarder

Is this typical quality for this lens?

See also:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/24472-example-...esnt-suck.html

Short answer--an emphatic yes.

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-08-2009, 12:14 PM

Second the motion - great lens.

Longboarder · 01-08-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by jeffrey r

See also:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/24472-example-...esnt-suck.html

Short answer--an emphatic yes.

Just had a look at the photos in this thread too - OK I am convinced.

Thanks for the replies people

BBear · 01-08-2009, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by Longboarder

Is this typical quality for this lens?

I have the lens, it is indeed a great lens, but his photos are NOT typical, thats why i asked about the aperture. By typical, I mean it is not everyday pictures, obviously because you dont use f/13 all the time.

As a comparison, I take portraits in the studio and I shoot at f/4-f/5.6 and never thought about doing it at f/13 (thanks for the heads up Torphoto). they come out very SHARP around f/4 but his photos are extremely sharp. I even wonder if my copy can deliver the same!!! Damn you... if I dont get similar results i'll no longer love my DA* as i used to!!

I am not sure whats the best f/ for this lens, does anyone know how to find out this kinda info? But for sure i will try f/13 inside the studio as well... i'll just have to bump up the flash output a lot.

In any case, it is a great zoom, and worth every penny!

Later

BB

Torphoto · 01-08-2009, 02:01 PM

I'm shopoting with 2x alienbees ab1600's, 1 ab800 and 1 photogenics 150ws light, thats 1500ws at it was also at 100iso. I'm planning to add another 2x ab1600's to the mix soon to. There is never a substitute for more light!

Truth be told this is my 2nd 50-135, I sent the first back as it was decentered, so in a way this is a cherry picked sample.

BBear · 01-08-2009, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by Torphoto

I'm shopoting with 2x alienbees ab1600's, 1 ab800 and 1 photogenics 150ws light, thats 1500ws at it was also at 100iso. I'm planning to add another 2x ab1600's to the mix soon to.

Damn it!!! Dude, you've got LIGHT!!!!

I never had the funds for pro lighting, and all I have is (6) vivitar 285 and (1) AFG 360 and a bunch of umbrellas and like (10) triggers..

WS wise, how do I calculate what my max power is?

I have a session soon in the studio, i'll try something around f/13 and all flashes at the same direction to get the required output! ha ha ha ha

Later man!

Torphoto · 01-08-2009, 02:29 PM

you could have bought a pair of ab800s for the price of all those 285's, but then again you can go strobist and my studio is part of a partnership so it's not all mine per say ( the abs are )

each 285 puts out roughtly 90-120 ws and the 360 about the same, you've got enough to shoot F11 so crank up the power and see.

**Ash** · 01-08-2009, 03:08 PM

Does the lens great justice, and the photographer much pride.
Well done torphoto.
Stunning work.

BBear · 01-08-2009, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by Torphoto

you could have bought a pair of ab800s for the price of all those 285's, but then again you can go strobist and my studio is part of a partnership so it's not all mine per say ( the abs are )

each 285 puts out roughtly 90-120 ws and the 360 about the same, you've got enough to shoot F11 so crank up the power and see.

I am not sure how much AB costs... but when I decided to go strobist, i had the impression AB were much more professional and expensive.. hence i opted for the cheap route...

I have bought all 285's used on ebay, at $60 average... but at some point if i do get a real studio i plan on getting real light output, and most important, modeling lights! (it is hard not to have modeling lights).

regarding the outputs, i had no idea the 285s were about 120 ws... i could not find any info on that... the best i've found was a post somewhere and it claimed they were rated for 30 ws

Anyhow, i'll crank the power up, tripod, and see if I get razor sharp pictures out of my babe!!

Hecka... i wanna do the same with the 77 LTD!!!!

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01-08-2009, 10:00 AM	#31
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Great shots Torphoto! Could you dig it up the aperture and speed for both shots? thanks man!

01-08-2009, 10:28 AM	#32
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Absolutely stunning quality!

01-08-2009, 11:01 AM	#33
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612 Original Poster	Originally posted by BBear Great shots Torphoto! Could you dig it up the aperture and speed for both shots? thanks man! both were shot at 1/180th sec F13

01-08-2009, 11:55 AM	#34
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Originally posted by Torphoto both were shot at 1/180th sec F13 damn you have lots of watts/lumens!! very sharp photo though... great work man!!!

01-08-2009, 12:09 PM	#35
Longboarder Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 25	Is this typical quality for this lens? If so I am going to run straight to the local store and buy one myself. Excellent photos - well done

01-08-2009, 12:12 PM	#36
jeffrey r Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 337	Originally posted by Longboarder Is this typical quality for this lens? See also: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/24472-example-...esnt-suck.html Short answer--an emphatic yes.

01-08-2009, 12:14 PM	#37
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Second the motion - great lens.

01-08-2009, 12:42 PM	#38
Longboarder Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 25	Originally posted by jeffrey r See also: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/24472-example-...esnt-suck.html Short answer--an emphatic yes. Just had a look at the photos in this thread too - OK I am convinced. Thanks for the replies people

01-08-2009, 01:44 PM	#39
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Originally posted by Longboarder Is this typical quality for this lens? I have the lens, it is indeed a great lens, but his photos are NOT typical, thats why i asked about the aperture. By typical, I mean it is not everyday pictures, obviously because you dont use f/13 all the time. As a comparison, I take portraits in the studio and I shoot at f/4-f/5.6 and never thought about doing it at f/13 (thanks for the heads up Torphoto). they come out very SHARP around f/4 but his photos are extremely sharp. I even wonder if my copy can deliver the same!!! Damn you... if I dont get similar results i'll no longer love my DA* as i used to!! I am not sure whats the best f/ for this lens, does anyone know how to find out this kinda info? But for sure i will try f/13 inside the studio as well... i'll just have to bump up the flash output a lot. In any case, it is a great zoom, and worth every penny! Later BB

01-08-2009, 02:01 PM	#40
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612 Original Poster	I'm shopoting with 2x alienbees ab1600's, 1 ab800 and 1 photogenics 150ws light, thats 1500ws at it was also at 100iso. I'm planning to add another 2x ab1600's to the mix soon to. There is never a substitute for more light! Truth be told this is my 2nd 50-135, I sent the first back as it was decentered, so in a way this is a cherry picked sample.

01-08-2009, 02:13 PM	#41
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Originally posted by Torphoto I'm shopoting with 2x alienbees ab1600's, 1 ab800 and 1 photogenics 150ws light, thats 1500ws at it was also at 100iso. I'm planning to add another 2x ab1600's to the mix soon to. Damn it!!! Dude, you've got LIGHT!!!! I never had the funds for pro lighting, and all I have is (6) vivitar 285 and (1) AFG 360 and a bunch of umbrellas and like (10) triggers.. WS wise, how do I calculate what my max power is? I have a session soon in the studio, i'll try something around f/13 and all flashes at the same direction to get the required output! ha ha ha ha Later man!

01-08-2009, 02:29 PM	#42
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612 Original Poster	you could have bought a pair of ab800s for the price of all those 285's, but then again you can go strobist and my studio is part of a partnership so it's not all mine per say ( the abs are ) each 285 puts out roughtly 90-120 ws and the 360 about the same, you've got enough to shoot F11 so crank up the power and see.

01-08-2009, 03:08 PM	#43
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Does the lens great justice, and the photographer much pride. Well done torphoto. Stunning work.

01-08-2009, 03:23 PM	#44
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Originally posted by Torphoto you could have bought a pair of ab800s for the price of all those 285's, but then again you can go strobist and my studio is part of a partnership so it's not all mine per say ( the abs are ) each 285 puts out roughtly 90-120 ws and the 360 about the same, you've got enough to shoot F11 so crank up the power and see. I am not sure how much AB costs... but when I decided to go strobist, i had the impression AB were much more professional and expensive.. hence i opted for the cheap route... I have bought all 285's used on ebay, at $60 average... but at some point if i do get a real studio i plan on getting real light output, and most important, modeling lights! (it is hard not to have modeling lights). regarding the outputs, i had no idea the 285s were about 120 ws... i could not find any info on that... the best i've found was a post somewhere and it claimed they were rated for 30 ws Anyhow, i'll crank the power up, tripod, and see if I get razor sharp pictures out of my babe!! Hecka... i wanna do the same with the 77 LTD!!!!

Da* 50-135 omg!!!!!!!!!

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