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Jonathan Mac · 07-21-2015, 01:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Yesterday I bought a very lightly used Fujifilm X-M1 mirrorless camera as a small, good quality walk-about cam. The same guy was also selling a NEX 3N (which is what I originally saw and had my eye on) but the Fuji is generally nicer and has a hotshoe, which is important for me so I can use bounce flash. I also think the X system in general is much better than NEX - it's the only current mirrorless system that could tempt me away from Pentax. I'd love that 35mm f/1.4.......

Here's a short set of B&W shots I took yesterday afternoon with the new camera and a Minolta MC Rokkor 50mm f/1.7 lens. All at f/2.8, I think. I'm very impressed with the lens, which I've never used on digital until now. It's ages since I went for a walk with a digital camera and a simple 50mm.

Edinburgh by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Last edited by Jonathan Mac; 07-23-2015 at 02:02 AM.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-22-2015, 06:44 PM

**paulh** · 07-26-2015, 05:08 PM - **3 Likes**

M50/1.7 at about f/2.4 (xposted)

ChristianRock · 07-27-2015, 10:46 AM - **2 Likes**

F 50 1.7

**pepperberry farm** · 07-28-2015, 07:20 PM - **3 Likes**

**ivanvernon** · 07-29-2015, 03:06 AM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

Then vote a thumb up!

I think with a yellow filter it would have looked better and it would have been an unforgettable pic in terms of definition and balance, but alas I'm still waiting for a 2 mm yellow filter.

However, in colour I like this pic of the same lens:

Very "on the road"...perhaps a slower shutter speed would have helped in giving more a sensation of speed.

For these kind of shots I prefer B&W:

This one has been taken not with a 50mm, but with a close relative, a 55mm, to be precise the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 here:

An heavyweight of the category!

I like the F-1 with 55 mm f 1.2 combination. I have that lens in a different combination. Pentax K-3 with Canon FD 55 mm f 1.2, with mount permanently retooled to K mount. It is a lovely lens with the K-3.

ChristianRock · 08-07-2015, 01:00 PM

Rikenon XR 50 1.4

Cuthbert · 08-07-2015, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

I like the F-1 with 55 mm f 1.2 combination. I have that lens in a different combination. Pentax K-3 with Canon FD 55 mm f 1.2, with mount permanently retooled to K mount. It is a lovely lens with the K-3.

Can you show us the lens modification? I am curious...the FD 55mm is a strange lens, wide open looks very weird, at least the one I have.

Stopped down becomes a "normal" lens, I don't know how it would look on digital tough, not that I'm much interested in digital cameras to be honest.

However, here there's a statue and his creator:

Nikkormat FT3, Nikkor 50mm f2 AI, yellow filter and HP5+

Dewman · 08-10-2015, 10:17 PM

I'm kinda' embarrassed to say that although I bought this lens many months ago, today was my first time in the field with it. Holy Cow! I had NO IDEA what I was missing! This thing is a sharpness monster!

Although I have some deteriorating eyesight problems, manual focusing was relatively easy with this little jewel. In the first image, you can barely see the little spider. In the second image, I enlarged it and was stunned at the detail in the little critter. Also, the sharpness in the flower stalk simply blew my socks off!

Now I know what all the fuss was about!

ChristianRock · 08-11-2015, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

I'm kinda' embarrassed to say that although I bought this lens many months ago, today was my first time in the field with it. Holy Cow! I had NO IDEA what I was missing! This thing is a sharpness monster!

Although I have some deteriorating eyesight problems, manual focusing was relatively easy with this little jewel. In the first image, you can barely see the little spider. In the second image, I enlarged it and was stunned at the detail in the little critter. Also, the sharpness in the flower stalk simply blew my socks off!

Now I know what all the fuss was about!

Dewman, is this the M 50 1.7 or the Sears 50 1.7? The colors look like the Sears that I used to have (too many 50s... had to get rid of it when I got the SMC-F 50 1.7)

Dewman · 08-11-2015, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Dewman, is this the M 50 1.7 or the Sears 50 1.7? The colors look like the Sears that I used to have (too many 50s... had to get rid of it when I got the SMC-F 50 1.7)

This is the Pentax-M f:1.7. I have yet to give the Sears OR the Ricoh f:1.7 their turn.

**ivanvernon** · 08-11-2015, 03:35 PM - **4 Likes**

Kit: K-3 with Auto Revuenon 50 mm f 1.4

Dewman · 08-11-2015, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Kit: K-3 with Auto Revuenon 50 mm f 1.4

That's about as perfect an image as I've ever seen! It has it all! Sharpness is 10+, color is top drawer and the detail is amazing! Bravo! The more I see of these images from the K-3 makes me want one more and more!

Just wondering, Ivan..... how long did you spend culling out the less-than-perfect blooms! LOL

**paulh** · 08-11-2015, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

That's about as perfect an image as I've ever seen! It has it all! Sharpness is 10+, color is top drawer and the detail is amazing! Bravo! The more I see of these images from the K-3 makes me want one more and more!

Just wondering, Ivan..... how long did you spend culling out the less-than-perfect blooms! LOL

Agree - great color and detail!

K55/1.8 (xposted)

**pepperberry farm** · 08-11-2015, 05:54 PM

out shooting with the razor this afternoon - my name is floating closer to the top of the Traveling 50, so I thought I should get out and practice:

07-21-2015, 01:06 AM - 2 Likes	#676
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Yesterday I bought a very lightly used Fujifilm X-M1 mirrorless camera as a small, good quality walk-about cam. The same guy was also selling a NEX 3N (which is what I originally saw and had my eye on) but the Fuji is generally nicer and has a hotshoe, which is important for me so I can use bounce flash. I also think the X system in general is much better than NEX - it's the only current mirrorless system that could tempt me away from Pentax. I'd love that 35mm f/1.4....... Here's a short set of B&W shots I took yesterday afternoon with the new camera and a Minolta MC Rokkor 50mm f/1.7 lens. All at f/2.8, I think. I'm very impressed with the lens, which I've never used on digital until now. It's ages since I went for a walk with a digital camera and a simple 50mm. Edinburgh by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Edinburgh by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Edinburgh by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Edinburgh by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Edinburgh by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Last edited by Jonathan Mac; 07-23-2015 at 02:02 AM.

07-22-2015, 06:44 PM	#677
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	K-50 with DA 50mm f1.8

07-28-2015, 07:20 PM - 3 Likes	#680
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	K-50 with SMC A 50mm f1.7

08-10-2015, 10:17 PM	#684
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Test Shots with my M-50mm f:1.7 I'm kinda' embarrassed to say that although I bought this lens many months ago, today was my first time in the field with it. Holy Cow! I had NO IDEA what I was missing! This thing is a sharpness monster! Although I have some deteriorating eyesight problems, manual focusing was relatively easy with this little jewel. In the first image, you can barely see the little spider. In the second image, I enlarged it and was stunned at the detail in the little critter. Also, the sharpness in the flower stalk simply blew my socks off! Now I know what all the fuss was about! Last edited by Dewman; 02-11-2016 at 02:18 AM.

08-11-2015, 05:54 PM	#690
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	K-50 with SMC A 50mm f1.7 out shooting with the razor this afternoon - my name is floating closer to the top of the Traveling 50, so I thought I should get out and practice:

07-26-2015, 05:08 PM - 3 Likes	#678
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	M50/1.7 at about f/2.4 (xposted)

07-27-2015, 10:46 AM - 2 Likes	#679
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	F 50 1.7

07-29-2015, 03:06 AM	#681
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Cuthbert Then vote a thumb up! I think with a yellow filter it would have looked better and it would have been an unforgettable pic in terms of definition and balance, but alas I'm still waiting for a 2 mm yellow filter. However, in colour I like this pic of the same lens: Very "on the road"...perhaps a slower shutter speed would have helped in giving more a sensation of speed. For these kind of shots I prefer B&W: This one has been taken not with a 50mm, but with a close relative, a 55mm, to be precise the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 here: An heavyweight of the category! I like the F-1 with 55 mm f 1.2 combination. I have that lens in a different combination. Pentax K-3 with Canon FD 55 mm f 1.2, with mount permanently retooled to K mount. It is a lovely lens with the K-3.

08-07-2015, 01:00 PM	#682
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Rikenon XR 50 1.4

08-07-2015, 01:13 PM	#683
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by ivanvernon I like the F-1 with 55 mm f 1.2 combination. I have that lens in a different combination. Pentax K-3 with Canon FD 55 mm f 1.2, with mount permanently retooled to K mount. It is a lovely lens with the K-3. Can you show us the lens modification? I am curious...the FD 55mm is a strange lens, wide open looks very weird, at least the one I have. Stopped down becomes a "normal" lens, I don't know how it would look on digital tough, not that I'm much interested in digital cameras to be honest. However, here there's a statue and his creator: Nikkormat FT3, Nikkor 50mm f2 AI, yellow filter and HP5+

08-11-2015, 12:31 PM	#685
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by Dewman I'm kinda' embarrassed to say that although I bought this lens many months ago, today was my first time in the field with it. Holy Cow! I had NO IDEA what I was missing! This thing is a sharpness monster! Although I have some deteriorating eyesight problems, manual focusing was relatively easy with this little jewel. In the first image, you can barely see the little spider. In the second image, I enlarged it and was stunned at the detail in the little critter. Also, the sharpness in the flower stalk simply blew my socks off! Now I know what all the fuss was about! Dewman, is this the M 50 1.7 or the Sears 50 1.7? The colors look like the Sears that I used to have (too many 50s... had to get rid of it when I got the SMC-F 50 1.7)

08-11-2015, 01:09 PM	#686
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by ChristianRock Dewman, is this the M 50 1.7 or the Sears 50 1.7? The colors look like the Sears that I used to have (too many 50s... had to get rid of it when I got the SMC-F 50 1.7) This is the Pentax-M f:1.7. I have yet to give the Sears OR the Ricoh f:1.7 their turn.

08-11-2015, 05:50 PM	#688
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by ivanvernon Kit: K-3 with Auto Revuenon 50 mm f 1.4 That's about as perfect an image as I've ever seen! It has it all! Sharpness is 10+, color is top drawer and the detail is amazing! Bravo! The more I see of these images from the K-3 makes me want one more and more! Just wondering, Ivan..... how long did you spend culling out the less-than-perfect blooms! LOL

08-11-2015, 05:53 PM	#689
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by Dewman That's about as perfect an image as I've ever seen! It has it all! Sharpness is 10+, color is top drawer and the detail is amazing! Bravo! The more I see of these images from the K-3 makes me want one more and more! Just wondering, Ivan..... how long did you spend culling out the less-than-perfect blooms! LOL Agree - great color and detail! K55/1.8 (xposted)

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