The M Club!

**paulh** · 07-16-2011, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

Paul, great colors and oh so smooth bokeh from your zoom!

Thanks Rick, I'm really liking this lens so far.

daVinci - I like the b/w street scene - nice shot.

Trieste · 07-16-2011, 07:53 PM

A few days ago I decided to buy some new lenses for my Kx and I decided to go old school, so I bought an M50 1.7 on ebay.
I received the lens last Thursday and I never used before a full manual lens, but I think I'm doing fine, what you guys think?

dfujevec · 07-21-2011, 06:54 AM

SMC Pentax M 20 F4 on Pentax K20d

theunartist · 07-21-2011, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Trieste

A few days ago I decided to buy some new lenses for my Kx and I decided to go old school, so I bought an M50 1.7 on ebay.
I received the lens last Thursday and I never used before a full manual lens, but I think I'm doing fine, what you guys think?

Nicely done, clean crisp images!

Originally posted by dfujevec

SMC Pentax M 20 F4 on Pentax K20d

Really love the 1st one!

repaap · 07-21-2011, 01:24 PM

M 50/1.4 I can't remember maybe @2.8..?!
Anyway.

sany · 07-21-2011, 09:00 PM

My first few shots with Jay's favourite lens. I am having tough time trying to learn as this is my first manual lens. Trying to understand how the metering works.

Shot this morning before the harshness of sun could take over. I didn't spend much time on PP but quickly used 'Photopad Image Editor' and applied auto levels.

Arch

Bloom

Recycle

Jonathan Mac · 07-22-2011, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by sany

My first few shots with Jay's favourite lens. I am having tough time trying to learn as this is my first manual lens. Trying to understand how the metering works.

Shot this morning before the harshness of sun could take over. I didn't spend much time on PP but quickly used 'Photopad Image Editor' and applied auto levels.

Arch

Bloom

Recycle

Looks good. You´ve successfully captured the 3D rendering that the 85/2 does so well. What apertures were used for these, if you remember?

sany · 07-22-2011, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Looks good. You´ve successfully captured the 3D rendering that the 85/2 does so well. What apertures were used for these, if you remember?

Thanks, I never realised the aperture would not have been recorded - was just imagining when i open my raw i will come to know - until you asked. Had I known I would have marked it precisely which I will do next time for sure, having said that I am sure the first image was shot at f8, but from what I could recollect 'bloom' and the 'recycle' were at f2.8.

I have some questions and concern: What you see is after PP, isn't it possible to get this straight out of the camera - it had always been around -EV, I am also a newbie to manual so that is also a big reason. Since I used PP somehow I am fully not happy in what I have done - I want that effect straight out of my first click.

Also, I am noticing two things in the 'M' lens usage on my dslr, just wanted to know it that is normal. I am able to meter on the press of 'green' button and noticed the same happens when i press the '+/-' button - is this normal?

Also generally in Manual mode while using a for example the DA lens, I can see the EV compensation scale reading. But with 'M' lens the EV comp scale is there but no reading - so while adjusting the shutter speed or aperture i can't see anything on the scale, is this also normal? ( I presume so)

thanks
S

jeztastic · 07-22-2011, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by sany

Thanks, I never realised the aperture would not have been recorded - was just imagining when i open my raw i will come to know - until you asked.

This is normal, unfortunately since you are stop-down metering the camera has no way of knowing your aperture.

Originally posted by sany

Also, I am noticing two things in the 'M' lens usage on my dslr, just wanted to know it that is normal. I am able to meter on the press of 'green' button and noticed the same happens when i press the '+/-' button - is this normal?

Yes. Although I have not used a Kr, I have a K10D and pressing the +/- button does not meter, pressing the Green Button is the way Pentax allows you to use old lenses.

Originally posted by sany

Also generally in Manual mode while using a for example the DA lens, I can see the EV compensation scale reading. But with 'M' lens the EV comp scale is there but no reading - so while adjusting the shutter speed or aperture i can't see anything on the scale, is this also normal? ( I presume so)

thanks
S

Unfortunately, this is also normal. On the K10D and other models with the depth of field preview as a third setting on the on/off switch, you can hold down the DOF preview and you can see the EV compensation scale reading as you change settings. I use this instead of the Green Button.

However, there is not DOF preview on the Kr, so I don't know what you can do. Will holding down the +/- button work?

theunartist · 07-22-2011, 07:08 AM

Panasonic m4/3 + M 35/2.8

iTod · 07-23-2011, 02:13 PM

M50 1.7 on Samsung NX100

dfujevec · 07-27-2011, 01:04 PM

SMC Pentax M 20 f4 on a wide open walk in Trieste

Mike Bokeh · 07-27-2011, 03:43 PM

Hi, everybody.

Here's a night shot taken from a restaurant in Rockaway Beach, N.Y., looking across Jamaica Bay towards New York City.

I wish the sky was dark blue or black, but this is what you get when you take low light shots during a hot, humid July evening.

Empire State Building on the left, Citigroup Center on the right.

Pentax 100mm M macro @ f5.6 @ .5 seconds.

Mike

jsherman999 · 07-27-2011, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by sany

My first few shots with Jay's favourite lens. I am having tough time trying to learn as this is my first manual lens. Trying to understand how the metering works.

Shot this morning before the harshness of sun could take over. I didn't spend much time on PP but quickly used 'Photopad Image Editor' and applied auto levels.

Arch

Bloom

Recycle

Nice Sany, especially like bloom.

.

jsherman999 · 07-27-2011, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by dfujevec

SMC Pentax M 20 F4 on Pentax K20d

Great set! My 2nd-favorite M!

.

07-16-2011, 07:53 PM	#2687
Trieste New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 17	M50 f1.7 A few days ago I decided to buy some new lenses for my Kx and I decided to go old school, so I bought an M50 1.7 on ebay. I received the lens last Thursday and I never used before a full manual lens, but I think I'm doing fine, what you guys think?

07-21-2011, 09:00 PM	#2691
sany Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 448	M85 f/2 My first few shots with Jay's favourite lens. I am having tough time trying to learn as this is my first manual lens. Trying to understand how the metering works. Shot this morning before the harshness of sun could take over. I didn't spend much time on PP but quickly used 'Photopad Image Editor' and applied auto levels. Arch Bloom Recycle

07-23-2011, 02:13 PM	#2696
iTod Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Photos: Albums Posts: 43	M50 1.7 M50 1.7 on Samsung NX100 Last edited by iTod; 07-23-2011 at 02:14 PM. Reason: wrong html tag

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07-16-2011, 06:27 AM	#2686
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by theunartist Paul, great colors and oh so smooth bokeh from your zoom! Thanks Rick, I'm really liking this lens so far. daVinci - I like the b/w street scene - nice shot.

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07-21-2011, 07:43 AM	#2689
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by Trieste A few days ago I decided to buy some new lenses for my Kx and I decided to go old school, so I bought an M50 1.7 on ebay. I received the lens last Thursday and I never used before a full manual lens, but I think I'm doing fine, what you guys think? Nicely done, clean crisp images! Originally posted by dfujevec SMC Pentax M 20 F4 on Pentax K20d Really love the 1st one!

07-21-2011, 01:24 PM	#2690
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	M 50/1.4 I can't remember maybe @2.8..?! Anyway.

07-22-2011, 03:38 AM	#2692
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by sany My first few shots with Jay's favourite lens. I am having tough time trying to learn as this is my first manual lens. Trying to understand how the metering works. Shot this morning before the harshness of sun could take over. I didn't spend much time on PP but quickly used 'Photopad Image Editor' and applied auto levels. Arch Bloom Recycle Looks good. You´ve successfully captured the 3D rendering that the 85/2 does so well. What apertures were used for these, if you remember?

07-22-2011, 05:27 AM	#2693
sany Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 448	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Looks good. You´ve successfully captured the 3D rendering that the 85/2 does so well. What apertures were used for these, if you remember? Thanks, I never realised the aperture would not have been recorded - was just imagining when i open my raw i will come to know - until you asked. Had I known I would have marked it precisely which I will do next time for sure, having said that I am sure the first image was shot at f8, but from what I could recollect 'bloom' and the 'recycle' were at f2.8. I have some questions and concern: What you see is after PP, isn't it possible to get this straight out of the camera - it had always been around -EV, I am also a newbie to manual so that is also a big reason. Since I used PP somehow I am fully not happy in what I have done - I want that effect straight out of my first click. Also, I am noticing two things in the 'M' lens usage on my dslr, just wanted to know it that is normal. I am able to meter on the press of 'green' button and noticed the same happens when i press the '+/-' button - is this normal? Also generally in Manual mode while using a for example the DA lens, I can see the EV compensation scale reading. But with 'M' lens the EV comp scale is there but no reading - so while adjusting the shutter speed or aperture i can't see anything on the scale, is this also normal? ( I presume so) thanks S

07-22-2011, 05:36 AM	#2694
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	Originally posted by sany Thanks, I never realised the aperture would not have been recorded - was just imagining when i open my raw i will come to know - until you asked. This is normal, unfortunately since you are stop-down metering the camera has no way of knowing your aperture. Originally posted by sany Also, I am noticing two things in the 'M' lens usage on my dslr, just wanted to know it that is normal. I am able to meter on the press of 'green' button and noticed the same happens when i press the '+/-' button - is this normal? Yes. Although I have not used a Kr, I have a K10D and pressing the +/- button does not meter, pressing the Green Button is the way Pentax allows you to use old lenses. Originally posted by sany Also generally in Manual mode while using a for example the DA lens, I can see the EV compensation scale reading. But with 'M' lens the EV comp scale is there but no reading - so while adjusting the shutter speed or aperture i can't see anything on the scale, is this also normal? ( I presume so) thanks S Unfortunately, this is also normal. On the K10D and other models with the depth of field preview as a third setting on the on/off switch, you can hold down the DOF preview and you can see the EV compensation scale reading as you change settings. I use this instead of the Green Button. However, there is not DOF preview on the Kr, so I don't know what you can do. Will holding down the +/- button work?

07-22-2011, 07:08 AM	#2695
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Panasonic m4/3 + M 35/2.8

07-27-2011, 01:04 PM	#2697
dfujevec Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Slovenija Photos: Gallery Posts: 145	SMC Pentax M 20 f4 on a wide open walk in Trieste

07-27-2011, 03:43 PM	#2698
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Hi, everybody. Here's a night shot taken from a restaurant in Rockaway Beach, N.Y., looking across Jamaica Bay towards New York City. I wish the sky was dark blue or black, but this is what you get when you take low light shots during a hot, humid July evening. Empire State Building on the left, Citigroup Center on the right. Pentax 100mm M macro @ f5.6 @ .5 seconds. Mike

07-27-2011, 04:41 PM	#2699
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by sany My first few shots with Jay's favourite lens. I am having tough time trying to learn as this is my first manual lens. Trying to understand how the metering works. Shot this morning before the harshness of sun could take over. I didn't spend much time on PP but quickly used 'Photopad Image Editor' and applied auto levels. Arch Bloom Recycle Nice Sany, especially like bloom. .

07-27-2011, 04:42 PM	#2700
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by dfujevec SMC Pentax M 20 F4 on Pentax K20d Great set! My 2nd-favorite M! .