Pentax Lenses on FF Club

maverickh · 09-16-2015, 04:16 AM

Originally posted by Stickl

maverickh is the last one from Melbourne?

Hi Sticki,

Yes, its at the Docklands, Melbourne.

Cheers !

pinholecam · 09-16-2015, 04:52 AM - **4 Likes**

To me, this is certainly one of the lenses that 'defines' the Pentax look.
A bold drawing style (esp in high contrast relationships between subject and bkgnd), pleasing bokeh in most situations, deep contrast and rich colors.
All in a nice well built package of course.

FA31ltd

pinholecam · 09-19-2015, 06:56 PM - **3 Likes**

Revuenon 55/1.2 in Pentax K mount (also often branded as Cosina, Tomioka )

Certainly as good as any of the legacy f1.2 50mm are there.
Often for less.

ranchy · 09-21-2015, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by pinholecam

Pentax FA31ltd

Wow lots of nice series of shots with the FA31.

Is this picture taken in SG? Which beach is that.

pinholecam · 09-22-2015, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by ranchy

Wow lots of nice series of shots with the FA31.

Is this picture taken in SG? Which beach is that.

Thanks.

They were taken at Telunas Beach Resort (Batam)
Its quite a distance from the main island.
Another 1h30min from the main port in fact.

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-23-2015, 02:11 PM - **1 Like**

S-M-C Takumar 135 f/2.5 on a D700.

pinholecam · 09-26-2015, 01:38 AM - **3 Likes**

CZJ 75/1.8 Biotar

pinholecam · 10-01-2015, 06:45 AM - **3 Likes**

K50/1.2

This is one of the best f1.2 50mm out there.

Smaller build than the others, solidly built and very good balance between performance and bokeh.
All fast 50's will fail in the bokeh in some situations (ie. bkgnd type/distance, subject distance, etc)
But the Pentax is certainly one that where this happens in less situations.

pinholecam · 10-01-2015, 04:37 PM - **2 Likes**

More from the K50/1.2

elpolodiablo · 10-03-2015, 07:06 AM - **3 Likes**

Third day using Pentax-M 50 1.4 on A7 for Single in October challenge

pinholecam · 10-03-2015, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

Third day using Pentax-M 50 1.4 on A7 for Single in October challenge

Simple and effective pict.
The 50/1.4 is a gem of a lens.

pinholecam · 10-12-2015, 03:15 PM - **4 Likes**

Pentax K50/1.2

str8talk83 · 10-18-2015, 07:27 AM

I've really enjoyed this thread. I am currently an a7 shooter and am brand agnostic when it comes to adapting lenses for it. I'm now considering adding some Pentax lenses to my kit.

My favorite based on my taste for rendering:
-All the FA limiteds
-A 50mm f/1.2
-FA 85mm f/1.4
-A 135mm f/1.8

How do you guys find the manual focus performance on the AF lenses such as the FA? One thing I like about the old glass is that it is designed for manual focus.

wkraus · 10-18-2015, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by str8talk83

I've really enjoyed this thread. I am currently an a7 shooter and am brand agnostic when it comes to adapting lenses for it. I'm now considering adding some Pentax lenses to my kit.

My favorite based on my taste for rendering:
-All the FA limiteds
-A 50mm f/1.2
-FA 85mm f/1.4
-A 135mm f/1.8

How do you guys find the manual focus performance on the AF lenses such as the FA? One thing I like about the old glass is that it is designed for manual focus.

Although I must currently resort to film for full frame shooting I can jump in here. I have been using the FA 85 a lot with manual focus. It is OK but definitely not as nice or precise as the older all manual lenses. The focus throw is also a little short--approximately 90 degrees. Good luck in finding an A 135mm f/1.8!

str8talk83 · 10-20-2015, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by wkraus

Although I must currently resort to film for full frame shooting I can jump in here. I have been using the FA 85 a lot with manual focus. It is OK but definitely not as nice or precise as the older all manual lenses. The focus throw is also a little short--approximately 90 degrees. Good luck in finding an A 135mm f/1.8!

Thanks for sharing. As nice as it is, it would be hard for me to go with the 135 f/1.8 when I can pick up the Sony 135mm f/1.8, which is also excellent (but large on mirrorless.)

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09-16-2015, 04:16 AM	#526
maverickh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: singapore Posts: 467	Originally posted by Stickl maverickh is the last one from Melbourne? Hi Sticki, Yes, its at the Docklands, Melbourne. Cheers !

09-16-2015, 04:52 AM - 4 Likes	#527
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	To me, this is certainly one of the lenses that 'defines' the Pentax look. A bold drawing style (esp in high contrast relationships between subject and bkgnd), pleasing bokeh in most situations, deep contrast and rich colors. All in a nice well built package of course. FA31ltd

09-19-2015, 06:56 PM - 3 Likes	#528
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	Revuenon 55/1.2 in Pentax K mount (also often branded as Cosina, Tomioka ) Certainly as good as any of the legacy f1.2 50mm are there. Often for less.

09-21-2015, 06:34 PM	#529
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	Originally posted by pinholecam Pentax FA31ltd Wow lots of nice series of shots with the FA31. Is this picture taken in SG? Which beach is that.

09-22-2015, 05:36 AM	#530
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	Originally posted by ranchy Wow lots of nice series of shots with the FA31. Is this picture taken in SG? Which beach is that. Thanks. They were taken at Telunas Beach Resort (Batam) Its quite a distance from the main island. Another 1h30min from the main port in fact.

09-23-2015, 02:11 PM - 1 Like	#531
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	S-M-C Takumar 135 f/2.5 on a D700.

09-26-2015, 01:38 AM - 3 Likes	#532
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	CZJ 75/1.8 Biotar

10-01-2015, 06:45 AM - 3 Likes	#533
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	K50/1.2 This is one of the best f1.2 50mm out there. Smaller build than the others, solidly built and very good balance between performance and bokeh. All fast 50's will fail in the bokeh in some situations (ie. bkgnd type/distance, subject distance, etc) But the Pentax is certainly one that where this happens in less situations.

10-01-2015, 04:37 PM - 2 Likes	#534
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	More from the K50/1.2

10-03-2015, 07:06 AM - 3 Likes	#535
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Third day using Pentax-M 50 1.4 on A7 for Single in October challenge

10-03-2015, 10:23 PM	#536
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	Originally posted by elpolodiablo Third day using Pentax-M 50 1.4 on A7 for Single in October challenge Simple and effective pict. The 50/1.4 is a gem of a lens.

10-12-2015, 03:15 PM - 4 Likes	#537
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	Pentax K50/1.2

10-18-2015, 07:27 AM	#538
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	I've really enjoyed this thread. I am currently an a7 shooter and am brand agnostic when it comes to adapting lenses for it. I'm now considering adding some Pentax lenses to my kit. My favorite based on my taste for rendering: -All the FA limiteds -A 50mm f/1.2 -FA 85mm f/1.4 -A 135mm f/1.8 How do you guys find the manual focus performance on the AF lenses such as the FA? One thing I like about the old glass is that it is designed for manual focus.

10-18-2015, 11:08 AM	#539
wkraus Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Near Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,059	Originally posted by str8talk83 I've really enjoyed this thread. I am currently an a7 shooter and am brand agnostic when it comes to adapting lenses for it. I'm now considering adding some Pentax lenses to my kit. My favorite based on my taste for rendering: -All the FA limiteds -A 50mm f/1.2 -FA 85mm f/1.4 -A 135mm f/1.8 How do you guys find the manual focus performance on the AF lenses such as the FA? One thing I like about the old glass is that it is designed for manual focus. Although I must currently resort to film for full frame shooting I can jump in here. I have been using the FA 85 a lot with manual focus. It is OK but definitely not as nice or precise as the older all manual lenses. The focus throw is also a little short--approximately 90 degrees. Good luck in finding an A 135mm f/1.8!

10-20-2015, 06:56 AM	#540
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	Originally posted by wkraus Although I must currently resort to film for full frame shooting I can jump in here. I have been using the FA 85 a lot with manual focus. It is OK but definitely not as nice or precise as the older all manual lenses. The focus throw is also a little short--approximately 90 degrees. Good luck in finding an A 135mm f/1.8! Thanks for sharing. As nice as it is, it would be hard for me to go with the 135 f/1.8 when I can pick up the Sony 135mm f/1.8, which is also excellent (but large on mirrorless.)

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