The best lens you own

user440 · 03-17-2009, 08:12 AM

I rented a 50-135 2.8 for a rally race and it was like using an entirely different camera. Incredible lens.

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-17-2009, 12:00 PM

Although it's a toss up with my M 100/4 macro. Both are sharp as a tack, but the 50-135 gets used more.

Both these shots are wide open a f/2.8. The chess board shot is to demonstrate selective focus to my photo course students and was shot at minimum focus.

Sideway · 03-17-2009, 08:24 PM

FA31mm LTD

**xs400** · 03-17-2009, 09:05 PM

My best lens is the Vivitar Series 1 105mm macro
My best Pentax lens is the A 50mm f/2.8 macro

knyghtfall · 03-21-2009, 08:38 AM

Was out after the rain today with the voigtlander 90mm, and again it didn't fail to remind me of all the trouble I went through to find a copy:

knyghtfall · 03-21-2009, 08:42 AM

And here are more shots from it:

simply stunning sharpness, bokeh, and colour.

Bossy · 03-22-2009, 12:07 AM

IMHO, the best lens I own is the FA 50mm F1.4...

Great Bokeh, versatile performance. Hate the slow AF but the image quality covers everything...

Go Pentax !!!

benjikan · 03-22-2009, 02:16 AM

Originally posted by G_Money

Marc's work makes me ashamed to even own a camera.

Me to...

PS..I am such a hack when it comes to shooting out of my specific domain...

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-22-2009, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

Me to...

PS..I am such a hack when it comes to shooting out of my specific domain...

Yeah, but in your specific domain, you are a five star performer!

RonMexico · 03-22-2009, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Yeah, but in your specific domain, you are a five star performer!

I agree.
Ben's shots are amazing.

**Marc Langille** · 03-22-2009, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

Me to...

PS..I am such a hack when it comes to shooting out of my specific domain...

Originally posted by G_Money

Marc's work makes me ashamed to even own a camera.

Originally posted by G_Money

That's just the thing, Marc. When I see images like yours, my own don't make me happy. While photography can be a medium for communication and expression, for me it's always been the opposite. My photographs tend to be taken for me, and I'm very reluctant to share them. I tend to get more satisfaction from the process than from the results. Guys like you exist to inspire guys like me.

I know a fellow on another forum who shoots a lot of street stuff. He's in NYC, so there's plenty of subject matter for him. He shoots with a variety of equipment, a Nikon D700, an Epson R-D1 with vintage Leica glass, and a Kodak DCS-14n with Nikon glass. He tells me he's a Photoshop idiot and his pp work mostly consists of levels adjustments and a little sharpening. His images, however, have this quality to them that wows me. It's a quality that I don't see in my own. Perhaps it's because my images are too familiar to me, but I think they just don't have it.

Over the years I've used Nikons, Canons, Leicas, Hasselblads and Pentaxes and I've never had an image I've been completely happy with. Maybe it's less a case of skill or technique and more a case of self-doubt. It's a corny old joke, but to me photography is like sex, you don't have to be good at it to enjoy it.

I feel like I am being ganged up on my work!! In a good way of course...

As already stated: Ben, you are the tops in your domain = no question in my mind. Brilliance in terms of lighting (no pun)...

G_Money: you statement brings up a good point: it's the vision or what you envision before taking the shot that often translates into a successful image. Please don't sell yourself short in any way. I'm traveling down a path of intent to push myself to become better. It's not the journey everyone must do.

Besides, I get inspiration from others all the time = motivation. Your comments and others encouraging me to keep going is important too. I have my slumps, just like anyone else. It's whether or not you persevere.

Regards,
Marc

borno · 03-22-2009, 02:30 PM

I hope to pick up the best lens I own tuesday. Hint- it's a pentax 300mm and kind of heavy

HoHo · 03-22-2009, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

Just as Lance stated, they all have unique characteristics:

FA* 300/2.8 - stunning image quality and color:

Cheers,
Marc

Oh how great is this picture, I think that I will look for a new Hobby. When I see my pics and after this I take a look at your´s ......

Really great.

The lens I like verry much is the 77 Ltd. and the 31 Ltd

Holger

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-22-2009, 03:27 PM

I give up. Today my favourite lens is the SMC-P M 100mm f/4 "Dental" macro. One of I don't know how many Flicker Butterflies in my back yard last fall. They were everywhere. I am startled that I actually got one staying in place. They really live up to their name - they "flicker" around the yard like mad.

séamuis · 03-22-2009, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I give up. Today my favourite lens is the SMC-P M 400mm f/4 "Dental" macro. One of I don't know how many Flicker Butterflies in my back yard last fall. They were everywhere. I am startled that I actually got one staying in place. They really live up to their name - they "flicker" around the yard like mad.

I assume you mean 100mm not 400mm.

03-17-2009, 12:00 PM	#107
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	*Da 50-135/2.8** Although it's a toss up with my M 100/4 macro. Both are sharp as a tack, but the 50-135 gets used more. Both these shots are wide open a f/2.8. The chess board shot is to demonstrate selective focus to my photo course students and was shot at minimum focus. Attached Images

03-21-2009, 08:38 AM	#110
knyghtfall Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	If it isn't the voigtlander 90mm, it would certainly be a close second Was out after the rain today with the voigtlander 90mm, and again it didn't fail to remind me of all the trouble I went through to find a copy:

03-21-2009, 08:42 AM	#111
knyghtfall Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	more from the vt 90mm And here are more shots from it: simply stunning sharpness, bokeh, and colour.

03-22-2009, 12:07 AM	#112
Bossy Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 38	reply IMHO, the best lens I own is the FA 50mm F1.4... Great Bokeh, versatile performance. Hate the slow AF but the image quality covers everything... Go Pentax !!!

03-22-2009, 03:27 PM	#119
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	SMC-P M 400mm f/4 "Dental" macro I give up. Today my favourite lens is the SMC-P M 100mm f/4 "Dental" macro. One of I don't know how many Flicker Butterflies in my back yard last fall. They were everywhere. I am startled that I actually got one staying in place. They really live up to their name - they "flicker" around the yard like mad. Last edited by Canada_Rockies; 03-22-2009 at 03:44 PM. Reason: I wish I had a 400/4 macro! Corrected to 100

03-17-2009, 08:12 AM	#106
user440 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 349	I rented a 50-135 2.8 for a rally race and it was like using an entirely different camera. Incredible lens.

03-17-2009, 08:24 PM	#108
Sideway Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Taiwan Posts: 102	FA31mm LTD

03-17-2009, 09:05 PM	#109
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,929	My best lens is the Vivitar Series 1 105mm macro My best Pentax lens is the A 50mm f/2.8 macro

03-22-2009, 02:16 AM	#113
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by G_Money Marc's work makes me ashamed to even own a camera. Me to... PS..I am such a hack when it comes to shooting out of my specific domain...

03-22-2009, 09:29 AM	#114
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by benjikan Me to... PS..I am such a hack when it comes to shooting out of my specific domain... Yeah, but in your specific domain, you are a five star performer!

03-22-2009, 09:32 AM	#115
RonMexico Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 215 Original Poster	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Yeah, but in your specific domain, you are a five star performer! I agree. Ben's shots are amazing.

03-22-2009, 09:45 AM	#116
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708	Originally posted by benjikan Me to... PS..I am such a hack when it comes to shooting out of my specific domain... Originally posted by G_Money Marc's work makes me ashamed to even own a camera. Originally posted by G_Money That's just the thing, Marc. When I see images like yours, my own don't make me happy. While photography can be a medium for communication and expression, for me it's always been the opposite. My photographs tend to be taken for me, and I'm very reluctant to share them. I tend to get more satisfaction from the process than from the results. Guys like you exist to inspire guys like me. I know a fellow on another forum who shoots a lot of street stuff. He's in NYC, so there's plenty of subject matter for him. He shoots with a variety of equipment, a Nikon D700, an Epson R-D1 with vintage Leica glass, and a Kodak DCS-14n with Nikon glass. He tells me he's a Photoshop idiot and his pp work mostly consists of levels adjustments and a little sharpening. His images, however, have this quality to them that wows me. It's a quality that I don't see in my own. Perhaps it's because my images are too familiar to me, but I think they just don't have it. Over the years I've used Nikons, Canons, Leicas, Hasselblads and Pentaxes and I've never had an image I've been completely happy with. Maybe it's less a case of skill or technique and more a case of self-doubt. It's a corny old joke, but to me photography is like sex, you don't have to be good at it to enjoy it. I feel like I am being ganged up on my work!! In a good way of course... As already stated: Ben, you are the tops in your domain = no question in my mind. Brilliance in terms of lighting (no pun)... G_Money: you statement brings up a good point: it's the vision or what you envision before taking the shot that often translates into a successful image. Please don't sell yourself short in any way. I'm traveling down a path of intent to push myself to become better. It's not the journey everyone must do. Besides, I get inspiration from others all the time = motivation. Your comments and others encouraging me to keep going is important too. I have my slumps, just like anyone else. It's whether or not you persevere. Regards, Marc

03-22-2009, 02:30 PM	#117
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	I hope to pick up the best lens I own tuesday. Hint- it's a pentax 300mm and kind of heavy

03-22-2009, 03:15 PM	#118
HoHo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany / Heidelberg Posts: 28	Originally posted by Marc Langille Just as Lance stated, they all have unique characteristics: *FA 300/2.8** - stunning image quality and color: Cheers, Marc Oh how great is this picture, I think that I will look for a new Hobby. When I see my pics and after this I take a look at your´s ...... Really great. The lens I like verry much is the 77 Ltd. and the 31 Ltd Holger

03-22-2009, 03:33 PM	#120
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I give up. Today my favourite lens is the SMC-P M 400mm f/4 "Dental" macro. One of I don't know how many Flicker Butterflies in my back yard last fall. They were everywhere. I am startled that I actually got one staying in place. They really live up to their name - they "flicker" around the yard like mad. I assume you mean 100mm not 400mm.

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