A request to all members - Lens database

Peter Zack · 01-04-2009, 05:41 AM - **2 Likes**

As many of you know, the 3rd party lens data base was a project that took months of effort from a number of members and the Admin to create. It's looking pretty good.

Pentax Lens Review Database - Main Index

PentaxForums.com Third-Party Pentax Lens Review Database - Main Index

I see all these "lens Club" threads and "off Brand" threads that have a large number of lenses not pictured or reviewed in the 3rd party database or the Takumar data base.

Our hope was to create the best Pentax resource section on the net. If you have a photo of a Pentax lens that is missing, You can attach a picture(s) of your lens to this thread, or put it in the gallery and send Adam or myself a Pm with the link to the lens. We'll update the Pentax section for you and then you can remove the lens photo from your gallery. If it's a 3rd party lens, you can upload a good quality image yourself directly or even create a new listing.

My contact info is:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/peter-zack.html
And Adam's is here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/adam.html

So a simple request. If you have a lens that's not pictured, added or reviewed (or want to add your $0.02), please help update the databases. We are still missing some Pentax lenses as well (see the list below).

Also for all the new members on the Forums, don't forget to keep the site advertising free and help Adam support the site with a small donation.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/latest-board-news/32490-new-donation-system.html

Pentax lenses requiring a photo (Yeah I know some of these are really rare):

A series
A*1200mm f8 (anyone want to 'lend' me this one and I'll take the pictures myself. I promise to send it right back!

F Series

F*250-600mm f5.6 (I'll take the shots for you on this one too!)

645, 67, M42 Screwmount

See database.

Also have a look in the 'other' categories, the medium format lenses, and the Takumar section. You might own the lenses needed to complete the listing!

Last edited by Peter Zack; 01-04-2009 at 06:07 AM.

wavecurrent · 01-04-2009, 07:10 AM

Here you have a photo of one of the missing "M" lenses.

Regards,

Mike

pentkon52 · 01-04-2009, 07:32 AM

I see you don';t have the Sigma 300 F4 listed. I have one. I'll see if i can snap a photo and submit it and a review.

Dave

Peter Zack · 01-04-2009, 07:55 AM

That's great. Don't forget to write a review if your lens has none or few reviews attached!

arpaagent · 01-04-2009, 08:50 AM

Here's a few better shots of a nicer copy of the 28-50/3.5-4.5 M-Series lens. Also got a few different angles. It's a cute little lens, but I haven't had much chance to try it out. I did take it out for a spin a few days ago but conditions were pretty bad, not good to determine it's abilities.

arpaagent · 01-04-2009, 09:04 AM

Also have some nice shots of my 28-235/4 SMC-A Zoom. Here they are. The barrel of this one really extends a lot when you zoom to 135, so I got a shot of that as well.

CalendarGuy · 01-04-2009, 09:48 AM

Peter Zack · 01-04-2009, 10:05 AM

Great shots everyone! Keep them coming.

m8o · 01-04-2009, 10:05 AM

And can someone who has or had/used one please write a review on the Pentax-A 28/2 ? Please?

stevebrot · 01-04-2009, 10:46 AM

I previously sent this image to Adam, but it apparently got lost in the shuffle.

Tamron Adaptall-2 02B 28 mm f/2.5

Note: This is not the same as the Tamron 28mm/2.8 (also in the database).

Steve

axl · 01-04-2009, 11:00 AM

Hi Peter,
great effort, I tried before but with no success (at least not comparable to the one you have here now).
Anyway, feel free to use any of these:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/43090-lets-fill-gaps-fao-moderators.html
good luck
Peter

AprilFool · 01-04-2009, 11:41 AM

Here's my Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro.

Adam · 01-04-2009, 02:01 PM

I've now uploaded your photos for all 7 lenses and updated the list in the original post.

Any photo contributons to the DB are much appreciated- keep em' coming, and thanks for the thread, Peter!

stevebrot · 01-04-2009, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I've now uploaded your photos for all 7 lenses and updated the list in the original post.

Any photo contributons to the DB are much appreciated- keep em' coming, and thanks for the thread, Peter!

The Tammy 28/2.5 is still not showing

Steve

axl · 01-04-2009, 02:50 PM

neither is Sigma 10-20

01-04-2009, 05:41 AM - 2 Likes	#1
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	A request to all members - Lens database As many of you know, the 3rd party lens data base was a project that took months of effort from a number of members and the Admin to create. It's looking pretty good. Pentax Lens Review Database - Main Index PentaxForums.com Third-Party Pentax Lens Review Database - Main Index I see all these "lens Club" threads and "off Brand" threads that have a large number of lenses not pictured or reviewed in the 3rd party database or the Takumar data base. Our hope was to create the best Pentax resource section on the net. If you have a photo of a Pentax lens that is missing, You can attach a picture(s) of your lens to this thread, or put it in the gallery and send Adam or myself a Pm with the link to the lens. We'll update the Pentax section for you and then you can remove the lens photo from your gallery. If it's a 3rd party lens, you can upload a good quality image yourself directly or even create a new listing. My contact info is: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/peter-zack.html And Adam's is here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/adam.html So a simple request. If you have a lens that's not pictured, added or reviewed (or want to add your $0.02), please help update the databases. We are still missing some Pentax lenses as well (see the list below). Also for all the new members on the Forums, don't forget to keep the site advertising free and help Adam support the site with a small donation. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/latest-board-news/32490-new-donation-system.html Pentax lenses requiring a photo (Yeah I know some of these are really rare): A series A1200mm f8 (anyone want to 'lend' me this one and I'll take the pictures myself. I promise to send it right* back! F Series F250-600mm f5.6 (I'll take the shots for you on this one too!) 645, 67, M42 Screwmount* See database. Also have a look in the 'other' categories, the medium format lenses, and the Takumar section. You might own the lenses needed to complete the listing! Last edited by Peter Zack; 01-04-2009 at 06:07 AM.

01-04-2009, 07:10 AM	#2
wavecurrent Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 147	Pentax-M zoom 28-50 3.5-4.5 Here you have a photo of one of the missing "M" lenses. Regards, Mike Last edited by wavecurrent; 03-17-2011 at 02:57 AM.

01-04-2009, 09:48 AM	#7
CalendarGuy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 46	FA 100-300 f4.5-5.6

01-04-2009, 10:46 AM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Tamron Adaptall-2 02B 28 mm f/2.5 I previously sent this image to Adam, but it apparently got lost in the shuffle. Tamron Adaptall-2 02B 28 mm f/2.5 Note: This is not the same as the Tamron 28mm/2.8 (also in the database). Steve

01-04-2009, 11:00 AM	#11
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	my additions Hi Peter, great effort, I tried before but with no success (at least not comparable to the one you have here now). Anyway, feel free to use any of these: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/43090-lets-fill-gaps-fao-moderators.html good luck Peter

01-04-2009, 07:32 AM	#3
pentkon52 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Region Canada Posts: 641	I see you don';t have the Sigma 300 F4 listed. I have one. I'll see if i can snap a photo and submit it and a review. Dave

01-04-2009, 07:55 AM	#4
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643 Original Poster	That's great. Don't forget to write a review if your lens has none or few reviews attached!

01-04-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Here's a few better shots of a nicer copy of the 28-50/3.5-4.5 M-Series lens. Also got a few different angles. It's a cute little lens, but I haven't had much chance to try it out. I did take it out for a spin a few days ago but conditions were pretty bad, not good to determine it's abilities.

01-04-2009, 09:04 AM	#6
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Also have some nice shots of my 28-235/4 SMC-A Zoom. Here they are. The barrel of this one really extends a lot when you zoom to 135, so I got a shot of that as well.

01-04-2009, 10:05 AM	#8
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643 Original Poster	Great shots everyone! Keep them coming.

01-04-2009, 10:05 AM	#9
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	And can someone who has or had/used one please write a review on the Pentax-A 28/2 ? Please?

01-04-2009, 11:41 AM	#12
AprilFool Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Slovenija Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Here's my Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro.

01-04-2009, 02:01 PM	#13
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I've now uploaded your photos for all 7 lenses and updated the list in the original post. Any photo contributons to the DB are much appreciated- keep em' coming, and thanks for the thread, Peter! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-04-2009, 02:11 PM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Adam I've now uploaded your photos for all 7 lenses and updated the list in the original post. Any photo contributons to the DB are much appreciated- keep em' coming, and thanks for the thread, Peter! The Tammy 28/2.5 is still not showing Steve

01-04-2009, 02:50 PM	#15
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	neither is Sigma 10-20

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