Misc (Random) Vivitar 85mm 1.4 Shots

(Random) Vivitar 85mm 1.4 Shots · 02:26 PM

Thought I would post some photos taken with the Vivitar 85mm 1.4 (listing in marketplace for sale). This lens is a really really good piece...

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Adam · 11-24-2011, 02:45 PM

This is exactly what the 85mm is meant for- great stuff, thanks for posting!

wcchamp18 · 11-24-2011, 06:04 PM

Awesome pics Joe. Very crisp, great colors and a perfect job in PP. I don't think any of these pics could be done any better! I'm surprised your selling this lens.

joe.penn · 11-24-2011, 06:18 PM

Well - I am selling the lens as I now have to da*50-135, but after digging these pics up, I am starting to think that I should hold on to it...

**Bob Harris** · 11-24-2011, 06:29 PM

Love the clarity and colors you captured here Joe, that lens is a great combo with the K-5 and good photography on your part, take care. Bob

joe.penn · 11-24-2011, 08:16 PM

Thanks Adam, Tracy, Bob.

Most of these were shot with a VS1 ND8 Filter atop the lens with no loss in IQ (from what I can tell) which makes this lens even that much more impressive. I may put the sale of the lens on hold until I can get out in DC with the 50~135, get out there and take some comparison shots (maybe I will get lucky and find another super hottie like the one in photo 1

) to compare the photos and see if I can produce near or like results - if I can produce equal shots I will sell it, if I can't I will hang on to it

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Rupert · 11-24-2011, 09:38 PM

You really made that lens shine, very nice shooting!
Regards!

joe.penn · 11-27-2011, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

You really made that lens shine, very nice shooting!

Thanks Rupert - looking forward to some more "Otis Shots" soon...

I had this lens up for sale, after shooting with it today I can't sell this lens - I mean, what a great lens to have! Here are the shots with this lens from today:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/166757-people-more-rando...5mm-1-4-a.html

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wcchamp18 Closed Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 764	Awesome pics Joe. Very crisp, great colors and a perfect job in PP. I don't think any of these pics could be done any better! I'm surprised your selling this lens.

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joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902 Original Poster	Well - I am selling the lens as I now have to da*50-135, but after digging these pics up, I am starting to think that I should hold on to it...

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Love the clarity and colors you captured here Joe, that lens is a great combo with the K-5 and good photography on your part, take care. Bob

11-24-2011, 08:16 PM	#6
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902 Original Poster	Thanks Adam, Tracy, Bob. Most of these were shot with a VS1 ND8 Filter atop the lens with no loss in IQ (from what I can tell) which makes this lens even that much more impressive. I may put the sale of the lens on hold until I can get out in DC with the 50~135, get out there and take some comparison shots (maybe I will get lucky and find another super hottie like the one in photo 1 ) to compare the photos and see if I can produce near or like results - if I can produce equal shots I will sell it, if I can't I will hang on to it ...

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	You really made that lens shine, very nice shooting! Regards!

11-27-2011, 06:07 PM	#8
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert You really made that lens shine, very nice shooting! Thanks Rupert - looking forward to some more "Otis Shots" soon... I had this lens up for sale, after shooting with it today I can't sell this lens - I mean, what a great lens to have! Here are the shots with this lens from today: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/166757-people-more-rando...5mm-1-4-a.html .

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