Pentax Lenses on FF Club

pinholecam · 11-13-2016, 07:35 AM

Just back from a solo cycle tour on a foldable bike from Perth to Margaret River.
Lots of grab and go shots due to the time/distance I needed to cover in a 3days.
Quite a pity as the sunsets on those days were just wonderful.

K1+FA35/2

Meshuman · 11-14-2016, 04:00 PM

I don't know if it's the right place to ask but I'm about to buy a 35mm lens and don't know which one to choose.
I have the opportunity to get one Samyang 35mm F1.4 for around 240$ and one Pentax K 35mm F2 for 230$. Which would be the best in your opinion? (Considering the vignetting, the sharpness and distorsions factors.)
P.S. I want a fast aperture as I love blur background, plus I want to take pictures in the dark...

**jlstrawman** · 11-15-2016, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by Meshuman

I don't know if it's the right place to ask but I'm about to buy a 35mm lens and don't know which one to choose.
I have the opportunity to get one Samyang 35mm F1.4 for around 240$ and one Pentax K 35mm F2 for 230$. Which would be the best in your opinion? (Considering the vignetting, the sharpness and distorsions factors.)
P.S. I want a fast aperture as I love blur background, plus I want to take pictures in the dark...

You will likely have better results asking your question here:

Pentax SLR Lens Discussion - PentaxForums.com

pinholecam · 11-15-2016, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by Meshuman

I don't know if it's the right place to ask but I'm about to buy a 35mm lens and don't know which one to choose.
I have the opportunity to get one Samyang 35mm F1.4 for around 240$ and one Pentax K 35mm F2 for 230$. Which would be the best in your opinion? (Considering the vignetting, the sharpness and distorsions factors.)
P.S. I want a fast aperture as I love blur background, plus I want to take pictures in the dark...

While the Samyang may be new and nice, its too big for my preference.

So for me, it will be the K35/2.

chti · 11-23-2016, 02:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Meshuman

I don't know if it's the right place to ask but I'm about to buy a 35mm lens and don't know which one to choose.
I have the opportunity to get one Samyang 35mm F1.4 for around 240$ and one Pentax K 35mm F2 for 230$. Which would be the best in your opinion? (Considering the vignetting, the sharpness and distorsions factors.)
P.S. I want a fast aperture as I love blur background, plus I want to take pictures in the dark...

The K35/2 is one of my favorite manual lenses. Beautiful rendering, warm and natural colors and sharp. I payed about the same price as in your offer and I didn´t regret it. During my trip to Asia, I took about 80 % of my pictures with it on the A7. Highly recommended!

chti · 11-23-2016, 02:15 PM - **1 Like**

A7 & Vivitar 17/3.5 (PK-mount)

pinholecam · 11-23-2016, 03:46 PM

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K1+M20/4

This lens was used like 75% of the time during my cycling tour in Perth.

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Originally posted by chti

The K35/2 is one of my favorite manual lenses. Beautiful rendering, warm and natural colors and sharp. I payed about the same price as in your offer and I didn´t regret it. During my trip to Asia, I took about 80 % of my pictures with it on the A7. Highly recommended!

Nice shots !

pinholecam · 11-26-2016, 05:00 AM - **2 Likes**

K1+M20/4

My most used lens for my whole cycle tour in Perth.

maverickh · 11-28-2016, 05:38 AM

The Anime Festival Asia 2016 , just ended over the weekend. Managed to find some time to attend the events with some friends to take some pictures of some of the participants. Here are some of the result . K-1 with FA 50 f/1.4.

#1

#2 A watered down Hogan ?

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pinholecam · 11-28-2016, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by maverickh

The Anime Festival Asia 2016 , just ended over the weekend. Managed to find some time to attend the events with some friends to take some pictures of some of the participants. Here are some of the result . K-1 with FA 50 f/1.4.

#1

#2 A watered down Hogan ?

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Looks fun

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K1+FA43ltd

ranchy · 11-29-2016, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by pinholecam

Looks fun

You should have join us.. hee...

Some from me also. Same set up K1 + Fa50..

Not really there for the AFA event, but more to sell flats. Anyway, still look nice though.

ranchy · 12-04-2016, 03:55 PM

FA77

nick52 · 12-05-2016, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by rob1234

Has anyone got any samples of the same shot taken on an A7 and a K-1? From just observing various photos, it appears the K-1 deals with (legacy) wide-angles a fair bit better than the Sony...?

I have both cameras and can say with 100% surety that the pentax performs much better. The only reason why I still have the a7 is for convenience. It feels like a nikon coolpix in comparison

Don't get me wrong, the sony is great! But the pentax just seems to pair better with the lenses.

I just bought the K-1 a month or so ago, I haven't gotten around to getting personal work done on it. When I finish retouching I will post here, but in the meantime I will share a link to my flickr, most of the work was done with pentax lenses, with the Mitakon 50mm f/.95 being an exception as well as my minolta 50mm 1.4. Hope this helps! And I will do a comparison for you the next time I have a shoot if you'd like?

nick52 · 12-05-2016, 09:00 PM

Pentax K-1+M 50mm 1.7

maverickh · 12-05-2016, 10:19 PM

Pictures from a much over-looked lens. K-135mm f/2.5 - Easy to use, portable, good colours and good separation when used properly. Get it if one is available for sale.

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11-13-2016, 07:35 AM	#886
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	Just back from a solo cycle tour on a foldable bike from Perth to Margaret River. Lots of grab and go shots due to the time/distance I needed to cover in a 3days. Quite a pity as the sunsets on those days were just wonderful. K1+FA35/2

11-14-2016, 04:00 PM	#887
Meshuman New Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 5	I don't know if it's the right place to ask but I'm about to buy a 35mm lens and don't know which one to choose. I have the opportunity to get one Samyang 35mm F1.4 for around 240$ and one Pentax K 35mm F2 for 230$. Which would be the best in your opinion? (Considering the vignetting, the sharpness and distorsions factors.) P.S. I want a fast aperture as I love blur background, plus I want to take pictures in the dark...

11-15-2016, 07:50 PM	#888
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by Meshuman I don't know if it's the right place to ask but I'm about to buy a 35mm lens and don't know which one to choose. I have the opportunity to get one Samyang 35mm F1.4 for around 240$ and one Pentax K 35mm F2 for 230$. Which would be the best in your opinion? (Considering the vignetting, the sharpness and distorsions factors.) P.S. I want a fast aperture as I love blur background, plus I want to take pictures in the dark... You will likely have better results asking your question here: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion - PentaxForums.com

11-15-2016, 10:48 PM	#889
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	Originally posted by Meshuman I don't know if it's the right place to ask but I'm about to buy a 35mm lens and don't know which one to choose. I have the opportunity to get one Samyang 35mm F1.4 for around 240$ and one Pentax K 35mm F2 for 230$. Which would be the best in your opinion? (Considering the vignetting, the sharpness and distorsions factors.) P.S. I want a fast aperture as I love blur background, plus I want to take pictures in the dark... While the Samyang may be new and nice, its too big for my preference. So for me, it will be the K35/2.

11-23-2016, 03:46 PM	#892
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	---------- Post added 11-24-2016 at 06:48 AM ---------- K1+M20/4 This lens was used like 75% of the time during my cycling tour in Perth. ---------- Post added 11-24-2016 at 06:49 AM ---------- Originally posted by chti The K35/2 is one of my favorite manual lenses. Beautiful rendering, warm and natural colors and sharp. I payed about the same price as in your offer and I didn´t regret it. During my trip to Asia, I took about 80 % of my pictures with it on the A7. Highly recommended! Nice shots !

11-26-2016, 05:00 AM - 2 Likes	#893
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	K1+M20/4 My most used lens for my whole cycle tour in Perth.

11-28-2016, 05:38 AM	#894
maverickh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: singapore Posts: 467	The Anime Festival Asia 2016 , just ended over the weekend. Managed to find some time to attend the events with some friends to take some pictures of some of the participants. Here are some of the result . K-1 with FA 50 f/1.4. #1 #2 A watered down Hogan ? ---------- Post added 11-28-16 at 08:47 PM ---------- ---------- Post added 11-28-16 at 08:49 PM ---------- ---------- Post added 11-28-16 at 08:50 PM ----------

11-28-2016, 04:18 PM	#895
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	Originally posted by maverickh The Anime Festival Asia 2016 , just ended over the weekend. Managed to find some time to attend the events with some friends to take some pictures of some of the participants. Here are some of the result . K-1 with FA 50 f/1.4. #1 #2 A watered down Hogan ? ---------- Post added 11-28-16 at 08:47 PM ---------- ---------- Post added 11-28-16 at 08:49 PM ---------- ---------- Post added 11-28-16 at 08:50 PM ---------- Looks fun ---------- Post added 11-29-2016 at 07:19 AM ---------- K1+FA43ltd

11-29-2016, 08:44 AM	#896
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	Originally posted by pinholecam Looks fun You should have join us.. hee... Some from me also. Same set up K1 + Fa50.. Not really there for the AFA event, but more to sell flats. Anyway, still look nice though.

12-04-2016, 03:55 PM	#897
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	FA77

12-05-2016, 09:00 PM	#899
nick52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 243	Pentax K-1+M 50mm 1.7

12-05-2016, 02:56 PM	#898
nick52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 243	Originally posted by rob1234 Has anyone got any samples of the same shot taken on an A7 and a K-1? From just observing various photos, it appears the K-1 deals with (legacy) wide-angles a fair bit better than the Sony...? I have both cameras and can say with 100% surety that the pentax performs much better. The only reason why I still have the a7 is for convenience. It feels like a nikon coolpix in comparison Don't get me wrong, the sony is great! But the pentax just seems to pair better with the lenses. I just bought the K-1 a month or so ago, I haven't gotten around to getting personal work done on it. When I finish retouching I will post here, but in the meantime I will share a link to my flickr, most of the work was done with pentax lenses, with the Mitakon 50mm f/.95 being an exception as well as my minolta 50mm 1.4. Hope this helps! And I will do a comparison for you the next time I have a shoot if you'd like?

12-05-2016, 10:19 PM	#900
maverickh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: singapore Posts: 467	Pictures from a much over-looked lens. K-135mm f/2.5 - Easy to use, portable, good colours and good separation when used properly. Get it if one is available for sale.