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GeneV · 04-02-2010, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Perhaps this might convince you?

Tom G

The other thing that this shot does for me is to reinforce my decision to keep my K10d as my "manual" body. For some reason, my best shots with K and M tele lenses have always been on that body, especially at low ISO as you were able to use on this shot.

8540tomg · 04-02-2010, 10:40 AM

Thanks GeneV.

I seldom shoot at anything but ISO100. The K10 and my K, M and A series lenses do seem to be a good fit.

Tom G

GeneV · 04-02-2010, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Thanks GeneV.

I seldom shoot at anything but ISO100. The K10 and my K, M and A series lenses do seem to be a good fit.

Tom G

That body is where I have the screen with the focus aids, which also helps.

**gofour3** · 04-02-2010, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by yeatzee

Wow guys! Great responses so far! Keep them coming.

Being as I've never used a Takumar im not quite sure what you mean about the above

I do agree about that fluked test.... the M 85mm pictures speak for themselves.

I'll have to look for them... though AFAIK they go for a fair amount more than their M counterparts and I am supposed to be saving for the K-7

My lens lineup has nothing wider than 50mm other than the Kit lens so I've been looking into a 20mm+ lens. Maybe I'll sell the M 200mm to dent the purchase

Ha that she does

Nice sharp all around shot Tom... what aperture? No surprise its better than the M 200mm... I personally am not willing to pay that much for a manual 200mm lens sadly, unless it was a macro

. Now why don't i see any decent shots from any other K lens?

Thats the key.....
And personally I think the M 50mm F/1.7 has fantastic bokeh. Look at the example I posted... if you look past the highlight bokeh its quite good IMO.

You should also check this forum link on the K135/2.5:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/47876-%40%40%4...%40%40%40.html

“Starscream” has posted the best portrait shots I have seen on the forum and he is using a “K” series lens.

Phil.

Danny Delcambre · 04-02-2010, 11:59 AM

I checked PENTAX Photo Gallery for K SMC 85mm f1.8 and pictures are so beautiful. Cool. I checked Buy & Sell New & Used Cameras ? Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Leica & More - KEH.com and they have SMC 85mm f1.8. Not bad $$$

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04-02-2010, 09:55 AM	#31
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by 8540tomg Perhaps this might convince you? Tom G The other thing that this shot does for me is to reinforce my decision to keep my K10d as my "manual" body. For some reason, my best shots with K and M tele lenses have always been on that body, especially at low ISO as you were able to use on this shot.

04-02-2010, 10:40 AM	#32
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Thanks GeneV. I seldom shoot at anything but ISO100. The K10 and my K, M and A series lenses do seem to be a good fit. Tom G

04-02-2010, 11:25 AM	#33
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by 8540tomg Thanks GeneV. I seldom shoot at anything but ISO100. The K10 and my K, M and A series lenses do seem to be a good fit. Tom G That body is where I have the screen with the focus aids, which also helps.

04-02-2010, 11:45 AM	#34
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by yeatzee Wow guys! Great responses so far! Keep them coming. Being as I've never used a Takumar im not quite sure what you mean about the above I do agree about that fluked test.... the M 85mm pictures speak for themselves. I'll have to look for them... though AFAIK they go for a fair amount more than their M counterparts and I am supposed to be saving for the K-7 My lens lineup has nothing wider than 50mm other than the Kit lens so I've been looking into a 20mm+ lens. Maybe I'll sell the M 200mm to dent the purchase Ha that she does Nice sharp all around shot Tom... what aperture? No surprise its better than the M 200mm... I personally am not willing to pay that much for a manual 200mm lens sadly, unless it was a macro . Now why don't i see any decent shots from any other K lens? Thats the key..... And personally I think the M 50mm F/1.7 has fantastic bokeh. Look at the example I posted... if you look past the highlight bokeh its quite good IMO. You should also check this forum link on the K135/2.5: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/47876-%40%40%4...%40%40%40.html “Starscream” has posted the best portrait shots I have seen on the forum and he is using a “K” series lens. Phil.

04-02-2010, 11:59 AM	#35
Danny Delcambre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 550	I checked PENTAX Photo Gallery for K SMC 85mm f1.8 and pictures are so beautiful. Cool. I checked Buy & Sell New & Used Cameras ? Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Leica & More - KEH.com and they have SMC 85mm f1.8. Not bad $$$

K vs. M lenses..... why do most if not all prefer K?

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