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repaap · 05-11-2011, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by paulh

...or the yellow rope/string on the right half of the photo - oops, sorry

Nice job - I don't think I'd have the patience to attempt one of those. Very cool effect, though!

Well it makes it even more interesting for me

Designosophy · 05-11-2011, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by paulh

That's one heck of a sharp lens!

The M50/1.4 truly is a fantastic lens. I have no legitimate complaints about it. Unfortunately, I somehow bent the filter ring on mine ever so slightly. I have no idea how. Just a few weeks ago filters went on like butter. Now there's a flat spot and nothing will screw on. No idea how or when it happened.

theunartist · 05-11-2011, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by rob1234

Some Brenizer method experimenting:

K10D, M50/1.4, ISO 140

Cross-posted, and more detail, from here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/12968...ml#post1499566

I like it... the only question I have is the skyline above the trees, doesn't look natural, did you select something out? What software are you using? May give it a go, if ever I take a tripod out... Congrats!

Alizarine · 05-11-2011, 09:00 PM

Hello there, I'd just like to ask which M lens is best for video use... (on a K-x) thanks in advance!

rob1234 · 05-11-2011, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

I like it... the only question I have is the skyline above the trees, doesn't look natural, did you select something out? What software are you using? May give it a go, if ever I take a tripod out... Congrats!

Nope, the sky's just blown out...
This was also all done handheld. Software used was Autopano Giga.

As a PS, I also think the M50/1.4 is a truly fantastic lens!

repaap · 05-11-2011, 11:40 PM

Have to agree on M50/1.4 is a great lens!

Designosophy · 05-12-2011, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by rob1234

Some Brenizer method experimenting:

I was unaware of this technique, but it's absolutely ingenious. I very much want to try it out.

Designosophy · 05-12-2011, 11:50 AM

Two more from the 50/1.4

You want to talk about sharp? Check out these photos at full-size:

All sizes | Senya & Merry | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
All sizes | Linds | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The first was scaled down, but didn't need to be. It was tack-sharp at full resolution.

davinci · 05-13-2011, 12:49 AM

Two more from M50mm/1.7@2.8 if i remember right.

simbon4o · 05-13-2011, 02:58 AM

the aperture is 1.7 for sure, look at the circles in the bokeh, they are not from closed aperture

I have this lens and even from 2.0 the circles are not circle

jeztastic · 05-13-2011, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by davinci

Two more from M50mm/1.7@2.8 if i remember right.

Wow, I really like those shots. The M50/1.7 seems made to take flower pics, although I was getting bored with them a bit - too easy. You just managed to interest me again. Lovely.

8540tomg · 05-13-2011, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by Designosophy

Two more from the 50/1.4

You want to talk about sharp? Check out these photos at full-size:

All sizes | Senya & Merry | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
All sizes | Linds | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The first was scaled down, but didn't need to be. It was tack-sharp at full resolution.

The first shot is priceless. Well done.

Tom G

Designosophy · 05-13-2011, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by davinci

Two more from M50mm/1.7@2.8 if i remember right.

I love the mood of these. Very nice photos.

Originally posted by 8540tomg

The first shot is priceless. Well done.

Thank you.

glee46 · 05-13-2011, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by Designosophy

The M50/1.4 truly is a fantastic lens. I have no legitimate complaints about it. Unfortunately, I somehow bent the filter ring on mine ever so slightly. I have no idea how. Just a few weeks ago filters went on like butter. Now there's a flat spot and nothing will screw on. No idea how or when it happened.

I have a Pentax 35-105mm 3.5. When I won it on a bid, it didn't state it had been dropped. The lens shoots great, but was unable to put on any filter or hood.

So, following some instructions, I was able to using a wooden dowl to gently pound it back into shape with no problem. I think if you do a search you'll find some pictures with the setup to do.

Designosophy · 05-13-2011, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by glee46

I have a Pentax 35-105mm 3.5. When I won it on a bid, it didn't state it had been dropped. The lens shoots great, but was unable to put on any filter or hood.

So, following some instructions, I was able to using a wooden dowl to gently pound it back into shape with no problem. I think if you do a search you'll find some pictures with the setup to do.

Thanks for the tip - I've found some pretty convoluted fixes online; hopefully I'll find something simple.

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05-11-2011, 01:47 PM	#2566
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by paulh ...or the yellow rope/string on the right half of the photo - oops, sorry Nice job - I don't think I'd have the patience to attempt one of those. Very cool effect, though! Well it makes it even more interesting for me

05-11-2011, 02:01 PM	#2567
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	Originally posted by paulh That's one heck of a sharp lens! The M50/1.4 truly is a fantastic lens. I have no legitimate complaints about it. Unfortunately, I somehow bent the filter ring on mine ever so slightly. I have no idea how. Just a few weeks ago filters went on like butter. Now there's a flat spot and nothing will screw on. No idea how or when it happened.

05-11-2011, 02:11 PM	#2568
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by rob1234 Some Brenizer method experimenting: K10D, M50/1.4, ISO 140 Cross-posted, and more detail, from here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/12968...ml#post1499566 I like it... the only question I have is the skyline above the trees, doesn't look natural, did you select something out? What software are you using? May give it a go, if ever I take a tripod out... Congrats!

05-11-2011, 09:00 PM	#2569
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Hello there, I'd just like to ask which M lens is best for video use... (on a K-x) thanks in advance!

05-11-2011, 11:16 PM	#2570
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by theunartist I like it... the only question I have is the skyline above the trees, doesn't look natural, did you select something out? What software are you using? May give it a go, if ever I take a tripod out... Congrats! Nope, the sky's just blown out... This was also all done handheld. Software used was Autopano Giga. As a PS, I also think the M50/1.4 is a truly fantastic lens!

05-11-2011, 11:40 PM	#2571
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Have to agree on M50/1.4 is a great lens!

05-12-2011, 06:46 AM	#2572
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	Originally posted by rob1234 Some Brenizer method experimenting: I was unaware of this technique, but it's absolutely ingenious. I very much want to try it out.

05-12-2011, 11:50 AM	#2573
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	Two more from the 50/1.4 You want to talk about sharp? Check out these photos at full-size: All sizes \| Senya & Merry \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! All sizes \| Linds \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! The first was scaled down, but didn't need to be. It was tack-sharp at full resolution.

05-13-2011, 12:49 AM	#2574
davinci Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Alimos Photos: Gallery Posts: 83	Two more from M50mm/1.7@2.8 if i remember right.

05-13-2011, 02:58 AM	#2575
simbon4o Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 258	the aperture is 1.7 for sure, look at the circles in the bokeh, they are not from closed aperture I have this lens and even from 2.0 the circles are not circle

05-13-2011, 04:15 AM	#2576
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	Originally posted by davinci Two more from M50mm/1.7@2.8 if i remember right. Wow, I really like those shots. The M50/1.7 seems made to take flower pics, although I was getting bored with them a bit - too easy. You just managed to interest me again. Lovely.

05-13-2011, 04:38 AM	#2577
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by Designosophy Two more from the 50/1.4 You want to talk about sharp? Check out these photos at full-size: All sizes \| Senya & Merry \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! All sizes \| Linds \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! The first was scaled down, but didn't need to be. It was tack-sharp at full resolution. The first shot is priceless. Well done. Tom G

05-13-2011, 05:58 AM	#2578
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	Originally posted by davinci Two more from M50mm/1.7@2.8 if i remember right. I love the mood of these. Very nice photos. Originally posted by 8540tomg The first shot is priceless. Well done. Thank you.

05-13-2011, 11:11 AM	#2579
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	Originally posted by Designosophy The M50/1.4 truly is a fantastic lens. I have no legitimate complaints about it. Unfortunately, I somehow bent the filter ring on mine ever so slightly. I have no idea how. Just a few weeks ago filters went on like butter. Now there's a flat spot and nothing will screw on. No idea how or when it happened. I have a Pentax 35-105mm 3.5. When I won it on a bid, it didn't state it had been dropped. The lens shoots great, but was unable to put on any filter or hood. So, following some instructions, I was able to using a wooden dowl to gently pound it back into shape with no problem. I think if you do a search you'll find some pictures with the setup to do.

05-13-2011, 11:27 AM	#2580
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	Originally posted by glee46 I have a Pentax 35-105mm 3.5. When I won it on a bid, it didn't state it had been dropped. The lens shoots great, but was unable to put on any filter or hood. So, following some instructions, I was able to using a wooden dowl to gently pound it back into shape with no problem. I think if you do a search you'll find some pictures with the setup to do. Thanks for the tip - I've found some pretty convoluted fixes online; hopefully I'll find something simple.