DSLR fun with 28mm: Club for any 28mm lens

takis63 · 11-20-2014, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by reeftool

Quite some time ago, I picked up a bunch of lenses and cameras at a garage sale. It was old unclaimed stuff from the lost and found at a local campground. One of the lenses was a JC Penny 28/2.8. It fall foliage season and I threw it in my bag last week and I have been using it occasionally. This was from earlier today in Raquette Lake, NY.

Now that's a great one. Well done!

Na Horuk · 11-20-2014, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

When I had both (first M version, and A version which is the same as late M) I thought the rendering of the first version was better (more vivid colors - A was too subdued).

Ah, interesting. Most reviews seems to say the old version is inferior, and that's the one I think I have. I don't mind, I got a nice square Pentax knock-off hood for it, too

Tsuken · 11-20-2014, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Ah, interesting. Most reviews seems to say the old version is inferior, and that's the one I think I have. I don't mind, I got a nice square Pentax knock-off hood for it, too

I have a Takumar Bayonet 28/2.8, which is supposedly very budget, lacking coatings, and really inferior

... though lately I see examples on eBay for almost $200, which is weird...

I have read that it's much like the early M, except for the M's coatings - and I love it. Maybe it needs a bit of a saturation, contrast, and warmth boost in post (not always) but that's easy - and might be improved by the hood I bought recently anyway.

ChristianRock · 11-20-2014, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by Tsuken

I have a Takumar Bayonet 28/2.8, which is supposedly very budget, lacking coatings, and really inferior

... though lately I see examples on eBay for almost $200, which is weird....

Always look at completed/sold listings... there's people asking for an arm and a leg on Ebay, and they must have free listing from Ebay, because that's just idiot-bait. Nobody pays those prices.

Tsuken · 11-20-2014, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Always look at completed/sold listings... there's people asking for an arm and a leg on Ebay, and they must have free listing from Ebay, because that's just idiot-bait. Nobody pays those prices.

I certainly didn't.

I'm not sure it isn't the same lens/seller over and over. Playing on the "Takumar" name, I reckon

**paulh** · 11-24-2014, 09:26 AM

M28/3.5 (cropped for composition)

takis63 · 11-24-2014, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Taken with NEX-6 and M28/3.5 at ISO 3200. This one cleaned up fairly well... the others... not so much.

That's a very nice composition!

LarsW · 11-26-2014, 11:04 AM - **4 Likes**

Last weekend in Stockholm Old Town. K-5, Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 on tripod.

**baro-nite** · 11-26-2014, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by LarsW

Last weekend in Stockholm Old Town. K-5, Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 on tripod.

You shouldn't make such excellent images with that lens; people might get the idea that it doesn't deserve its mediocre reputation.

LarsW · 11-26-2014, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

You shouldn't make such excellent images with that lens; people might get the idea that it doesn't deserve its mediocre reputation.

Thanks

I can compare it to the Tamron 17-50 that i like but it's 3 times bigger. I think the Tamron is better at larger aperture, but stopped down like this at f/8 they both perform very good.

Na Horuk · 11-26-2014, 03:42 PM

No CA, no fringing, great flare control, nice bokeh, and sharp..! M 28mm again.

flare, bokeh, oh my

ChristianRock · 11-26-2014, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by LarsW

Last weekend in Stockholm Old Town. K-5, Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 on tripod.

That is a great picture!! Love the wet pavement, so real, it's like I'm watching from a window...

**paulh** · 11-26-2014, 08:54 PM

Great shots with the M28/2.8 - here's one with the f/3.5 version, xposted to M Club:

takis63 · 11-27-2014, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by LarsW

Last weekend in Stockholm Old Town. K-5, Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 on tripod.

Wonderfully done! Bravo!

Dewman · 11-27-2014, 09:21 AM - **6 Likes**

This is a lens often overlooked by many. It's a very capable lens, although it's becoming quite difficult to find.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

11-27-2014, 09:21 AM - 6 Likes	#225
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Sears 28mm macro. This is a lens often overlooked by many. It's a very capable lens, although it's becoming quite difficult to find. Dewman SW Idaho, USA Last edited by Dewman; 03-25-2015 at 04:33 PM.

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11-20-2014, 02:39 PM	#211
takis63 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,023	Originally posted by reeftool Quite some time ago, I picked up a bunch of lenses and cameras at a garage sale. It was old unclaimed stuff from the lost and found at a local campground. One of the lenses was a JC Penny 28/2.8. It fall foliage season and I threw it in my bag last week and I have been using it occasionally. This was from earlier today in Raquette Lake, NY. Now that's a great one. Well done!

11-20-2014, 02:45 PM	#212
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by ChristianRock When I had both (first M version, and A version which is the same as late M) I thought the rendering of the first version was better (more vivid colors - A was too subdued). Ah, interesting. Most reviews seems to say the old version is inferior, and that's the one I think I have. I don't mind, I got a nice square Pentax knock-off hood for it, too

11-20-2014, 02:50 PM	#213
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Na Horuk Ah, interesting. Most reviews seems to say the old version is inferior, and that's the one I think I have. I don't mind, I got a nice square Pentax knock-off hood for it, too I have a Takumar Bayonet 28/2.8, which is supposedly very budget, lacking coatings, and really inferior ... though lately I see examples on eBay for almost $200, which is weird... I have read that it's much like the early M, except for the M's coatings - and I love it. Maybe it needs a bit of a saturation, contrast, and warmth boost in post (not always) but that's easy - and might be improved by the hood I bought recently anyway.

11-20-2014, 02:58 PM	#214
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Tsuken I have a Takumar Bayonet 28/2.8, which is supposedly very budget, lacking coatings, and really inferior ... though lately I see examples on eBay for almost $200, which is weird.... Always look at completed/sold listings... there's people asking for an arm and a leg on Ebay, and they must have free listing from Ebay, because that's just idiot-bait. Nobody pays those prices.

11-20-2014, 11:26 PM	#215
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by ChristianRock Always look at completed/sold listings... there's people asking for an arm and a leg on Ebay, and they must have free listing from Ebay, because that's just idiot-bait. Nobody pays those prices. I certainly didn't. I'm not sure it isn't the same lens/seller over and over. Playing on the "Takumar" name, I reckon

11-24-2014, 09:26 AM	#216
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	M28/3.5 (cropped for composition)

11-24-2014, 12:57 PM - 1 Like	#217
takis63 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,023	Originally posted by jcdoss Taken with NEX-6 and M28/3.5 at ISO 3200. This one cleaned up fairly well... the others... not so much. That's a very nice composition!

11-26-2014, 11:04 AM - 4 Likes	#218
LarsW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 251	Last weekend in Stockholm Old Town. K-5, Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 on tripod.

11-26-2014, 12:12 PM	#219
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by LarsW Last weekend in Stockholm Old Town. K-5, Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 on tripod. You shouldn't make such excellent images with that lens; people might get the idea that it doesn't deserve its mediocre reputation.

11-26-2014, 01:49 PM	#220
LarsW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 251	Originally posted by baro-nite You shouldn't make such excellent images with that lens; people might get the idea that it doesn't deserve its mediocre reputation. Thanks I can compare it to the Tamron 17-50 that i like but it's 3 times bigger. I think the Tamron is better at larger aperture, but stopped down like this at f/8 they both perform very good.

11-26-2014, 03:42 PM	#221
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	No CA, no fringing, great flare control, nice bokeh, and sharp..! M 28mm again. flare, bokeh, oh my

11-26-2014, 08:49 PM	#222
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by LarsW Last weekend in Stockholm Old Town. K-5, Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 on tripod. That is a great picture!! Love the wet pavement, so real, it's like I'm watching from a window...

11-26-2014, 08:54 PM	#223
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Great shots with the M28/2.8 - here's one with the f/3.5 version, xposted to M Club:

11-27-2014, 08:42 AM	#224
takis63 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,023	Originally posted by LarsW Last weekend in Stockholm Old Town. K-5, Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 on tripod. Wonderfully done! Bravo!