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Focal Length 55mm, Manual Exposure Mode, No Flash and used Multi-Segment Metering.

Thanks for viewing.

TT

**Skodadriver** · 03-07-2018, 04:45 AM

Not bad for a kit lens is it! A true macro would be better though obviously.

oculus · 03-07-2018, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by Skodadriver

Not bad for a kit lens is it! A true macro would be better though obviously.

Actually, Kubota Driver, the quality of this image has nothing to do with whether or not the lens is a "true macro". I would be interested in your interpretation of what a "true macro" lens is. If I were to offer unsolicited criticism for this image, I would suggest a higher ISO, maybe 400 or 800, and compensate the exposure with f/8.0 (where macro begins). Otherwise, the color is quite nice. Canon does some things right.

**Skodadriver** · 03-08-2018, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by oculus

Actually, Kubota Driver, the quality of this image has nothing to do with whether or not the lens is a "true macro". I would be interested in your interpretation of what a "true macro" lens is. If I were to offer unsolicited criticism for this image, I would suggest a higher ISO, maybe 400 or 800, and compensate the exposure with f/8.0 (where macro begins). Otherwise, the color is quite nice. Canon does some things right.

My reference to a macro lens was unnecessary, I should have just suggested that a macro lens would have provided a sharper image. But that would also be true of many lenses that are not macro anyway and of course it is just my opinion.
Nothing wrong with kit lenses.

Dewman · 03-12-2018, 03:04 PM

The only thing that would make it better is if it were taken with a Pentax camera! Only joking, of course. Nice work, Tony.

**Tonytee** · 03-12-2018, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

The only thing that would make it better is if it were taken with a Pentax camera! Only joking, of course. Nice work, Tony.

Actually, you are quite right. My Pentax-DA 18~55mm AL Lens is a very versatile, sharp lens that offers very good color rendition. I believe any manufacturer would have a difficult time in besting anything from Pentax.

Thnx,

TT

Dewman · 03-12-2018, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Actually, you are quite right. My Pentax-DA 18~55mm AL Lens is a very versatile, sharp lens that offers very good color rendition. I believe any manufacturer would have a difficult time in besting anything from Pentax.

Thnx,

TT

The 18-55m Kit lens is one of the most under rated lenses in the Pentax lineup, IMHO. My personal copy is stupid sharp!

Photogoof · 08-01-2018, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Focal Length 55mm, Manual Exposure Mode, No Flash and used Multi-Segment Metering.

Thanks for viewing.

TT

Good one!

**Tonytee** · 08-01-2018, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by Photogoof

Good one!

Much Grass Signor.

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03-07-2018, 04:45 AM	#2
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Not bad for a kit lens is it! A true macro would be better though obviously.

03-07-2018, 02:15 PM	#3
oculus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 518	Originally posted by Skodadriver Not bad for a kit lens is it! A true macro would be better though obviously. Actually, Kubota Driver, the quality of this image has nothing to do with whether or not the lens is a "true macro". I would be interested in your interpretation of what a "true macro" lens is. If I were to offer unsolicited criticism for this image, I would suggest a higher ISO, maybe 400 or 800, and compensate the exposure with f/8.0 (where macro begins). Otherwise, the color is quite nice. Canon does some things right.

03-08-2018, 01:25 AM	#4
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Originally posted by oculus Actually, Kubota Driver, the quality of this image has nothing to do with whether or not the lens is a "true macro". I would be interested in your interpretation of what a "true macro" lens is. If I were to offer unsolicited criticism for this image, I would suggest a higher ISO, maybe 400 or 800, and compensate the exposure with f/8.0 (where macro begins). Otherwise, the color is quite nice. Canon does some things right. My reference to a macro lens was unnecessary, I should have just suggested that a macro lens would have provided a sharper image. But that would also be true of many lenses that are not macro anyway and of course it is just my opinion. Nothing wrong with kit lenses.

03-12-2018, 03:04 PM	#5
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	The only thing that would make it better is if it were taken with a Pentax camera! Only joking, of course. Nice work, Tony.

03-12-2018, 04:58 PM	#6
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dewman The only thing that would make it better is if it were taken with a Pentax camera! Only joking, of course. Nice work, Tony. Actually, you are quite right. My Pentax-DA 18~55mm AL Lens is a very versatile, sharp lens that offers very good color rendition. I believe any manufacturer would have a difficult time in besting anything from Pentax. Thnx, TT

03-12-2018, 08:30 PM	#7
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by Tonytee Actually, you are quite right. My Pentax-DA 18~55mm AL Lens is a very versatile, sharp lens that offers very good color rendition. I believe any manufacturer would have a difficult time in besting anything from Pentax. Thnx, TT The 18-55m Kit lens is one of the most under rated lenses in the Pentax lineup, IMHO. My personal copy is stupid sharp!

08-01-2018, 02:23 AM	#8
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by Tonytee Focal Length 55mm, Manual Exposure Mode, No Flash and used Multi-Segment Metering. Thanks for viewing. TT Good one!

08-01-2018, 12:47 PM	#9
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543 Original Poster	Originally posted by Photogoof Good one! Much Grass Signor. ) tt

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