The M Club!

ihasa · 01-14-2012, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by fearview

Fuji Superia 400 + smc Pentax-M 1:4/20 + Pentax LX

Love that first shot!

8540tomg · 01-14-2012, 04:33 PM

I haven't posted much in this area of late.

Took the old M 400/5.6 out into the cold today. Nothing special - just a few very common birds in this part of Ontario.

They were kind enough to pose or maybe they were frozen like I was.

This guy was just lurking in the branches and I liked the way the light struck him.

TheSkier · 01-14-2012, 09:10 PM

Orion and the Orion Nebula (left of the tree) last night before the moon came up. Shot with the 50/1.4 @ about f/4

**paulh** · 01-14-2012, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

I haven't posted much in this area of late.

Took the old M 400/5.6 out into the cold today. Nothing special - just a few very common birds in this part of Ontario.

They were kind enough to pose or maybe they were frozen like I was.

This guy was just lurking in the branches and I liked the way the light struck him.

Beautiful detail and color!

8540tomg · 01-14-2012, 10:08 PM

Thanks Paul.

Tom G

repaap · 01-15-2012, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

I haven't posted much in this area of late.

Took the old M 400/5.6 out into the cold today. Nothing special - just a few very common birds in this part of Ontario.

They were kind enough to pose or maybe they were frozen like I was.

This guy was just lurking in the branches and I liked the way the light struck him.

Really nice shots. Good detail.

repaap · 01-15-2012, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by TheSkier

Orion and the Orion Nebula (left of the tree) last night before the moon came up. Shot with the 50/1.4 @ about f/4

Great work. Those two starbursts are almot too much for me to handle. Really nice.

rob1234 · 01-15-2012, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

I haven't posted much in this area of late.

Took the old M 400/5.6 out into the cold today. Nothing special - just a few very common birds in this part of Ontario.

They were kind enough to pose or maybe they were frozen like I was.

This guy was just lurking in the branches and I liked the way the light struck him.

Great shots!

Also some of the best IQ I've seen from the M400 - I've always felt other peoples' efforts have been disappointing. Any special focusing/steadying techniques?

8540tomg · 01-15-2012, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by rob1234

Great shots!

Also some of the best IQ I've seen from the M400 - I've always felt other peoples' efforts have been disappointing. Any special focusing/steadying techniques?

Thanks Rob,

I appreciate the comment but I've seen some pretty good stuff from Canada Rockies and Goddo31 as well.

In any case, I find I have to plan ahead to get the best from this lens. I always try to keep the sun at my back and shoot in the early morning or late afternoon. This helps cut down on some of the CA and PF issues with this optic. The images above were all late afternoon. I scout out areas I know birds are likely to be found and arrange my positioning accordingly. This is not the lens for you if you want quick snapshots. For myself hand holding this lens is out of the question and I always use a monopod and the highest shutter speed possible. The K5's increased dynamic range has helped a lot in this area although some of my best shots with this lens came with the K10. That's about it besides practicing a lot and expect a lot of failures - a lot of failures.

Tom G

TheSkier · 01-15-2012, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by repaap

Great work. Those two starbursts are almot too much for me to handle. Really nice.

Thanks! I froze my fingers off but it was worth it.

**paulh** · 01-17-2012, 09:10 AM - **1 Like**

A couple shots of last night's sunset - SOOC, except for crop/resizing.
*istD, M75-150/4, wide-open:

theunartist · 01-17-2012, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by paulh

A couple shots of last night's sunset - SOOC, except for crop/resizing.
*istD, M75-150/4, wide-open:

Nice ones Paul! I've been looking for that lens, smc-m 75-150, how would you rate that? As far as I've read it's so darn portable and IQ is very very very good...

**paulh** · 01-17-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

Nice ones Paul! I've been looking for that lens, smc-m 75-150, how would you rate that? As far as I've read it's so darn portable and IQ is very very very good...

Thanks, Rick. If you like the M-style rendering, then you'll like this lens. Very sharp wide-open, nice colors & saturation. Great build quality as you would expect, has a built-in hood & uses 49mm filters. It's a bit heavy, and extends out pretty far. (You pull in for tele, push out for wide, lens length doesn't change) Min. focusing distance is pretty long, about 3 ft or so. It's kind of an odd focal range, too. I haven't used it a whole lot since buying it last summer, but it's on the *istD now & I hope to give it some work this week

edit: Here's a couple shots of the lens to go with my mini-review:

**dunerunner** · 01-17-2012, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

Nice ones Paul! I've been looking for that lens, smc-m 75-150, how would you rate that? As far as I've read it's so darn portable and IQ is very very very good...

Hi Rick, I have M 75-150 that I don't use anymore and am looking to sell. PM me if you are interested.
Gordon

theunartist · 01-17-2012, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Thanks, Rick. If you like the M-style rendering, then you'll like this lens. Very sharp wide-open, nice colors & saturation. Great build quality as you would expect, has a built-in hood & uses 49mm filters. It's a bit heavy, and extends out pretty far. (You pull in for tele, push out for wide, lens length doesn't change) Min. focusing distance is pretty long, about 3 ft or so. It's kind of an odd focal range, too. I haven't used it a whole lot since buying it last summer, but it's on the *istD now & I hope to give it some work this week

edit: Here's a couple shots to go with my mini-review:

Thanks Paul!

Originally posted by dunerunner

Hi Rick, I have M 75-150 that I don't use anymore and am looking to sell. PM me if you are interested.
Gordon

PM Sent...

Kx + Pentax M 50/1.7 with 2x Teleconverter

@ ISO12800 Home with "sick" First Grader...

01-14-2012, 04:33 PM	#3002
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	SMC Pentax M 400/5.6 I haven't posted much in this area of late. Took the old M 400/5.6 out into the cold today. Nothing special - just a few very common birds in this part of Ontario. They were kind enough to pose or maybe they were frozen like I was. This guy was just lurking in the branches and I liked the way the light struck him.

01-15-2012, 04:15 AM	#3009
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by rob1234 Great shots! Also some of the best IQ I've seen from the M400 - I've always felt other peoples' efforts have been disappointing. Any special focusing/steadying techniques? Thanks Rob, I appreciate the comment but I've seen some pretty good stuff from Canada Rockies and Goddo31 as well. In any case, I find I have to plan ahead to get the best from this lens. I always try to keep the sun at my back and shoot in the early morning or late afternoon. This helps cut down on some of the CA and PF issues with this optic. The images above were all late afternoon. I scout out areas I know birds are likely to be found and arrange my positioning accordingly. This is not the lens for you if you want quick snapshots. For myself hand holding this lens is out of the question and I always use a monopod and the highest shutter speed possible. The K5's increased dynamic range has helped a lot in this area although some of my best shots with this lens came with the K10. That's about it besides practicing a lot and expect a lot of failures - a lot of failures. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 01-15-2012 at 06:14 AM.

01-17-2012, 10:03 AM	#3013
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,243	Originally posted by theunartist Nice ones Paul! I've been looking for that lens, smc-m 75-150, how would you rate that? As far as I've read it's so darn portable and IQ is very very very good... Thanks, Rick. If you like the M-style rendering, then you'll like this lens. Very sharp wide-open, nice colors & saturation. Great build quality as you would expect, has a built-in hood & uses 49mm filters. It's a bit heavy, and extends out pretty far. (You pull in for tele, push out for wide, lens length doesn't change) Min. focusing distance is pretty long, about 3 ft or so. It's kind of an odd focal range, too. I haven't used it a whole lot since buying it last summer, but it's on the istD now & I hope to give it some work this week edit: Here's a couple shots of the lens to go with my mini-review: Last edited by paulh; 01-17-2012 at 01:55 PM.*

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01-14-2012, 04:29 PM	#3001
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Originally posted by fearview Fuji Superia 400 + smc Pentax-M 1:4/20 + Pentax LX Love that first shot!

01-14-2012, 09:10 PM	#3003
TheSkier Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Rockies Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	Orion and the Orion Nebula (left of the tree) last night before the moon came up. Shot with the 50/1.4 @ about f/4

01-14-2012, 09:43 PM	#3004
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,243	Originally posted by 8540tomg I haven't posted much in this area of late. Took the old M 400/5.6 out into the cold today. Nothing special - just a few very common birds in this part of Ontario. They were kind enough to pose or maybe they were frozen like I was. This guy was just lurking in the branches and I liked the way the light struck him. Beautiful detail and color!

01-14-2012, 10:08 PM	#3005
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Thanks Paul. Tom G

01-15-2012, 01:23 AM	#3006
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by 8540tomg I haven't posted much in this area of late. Took the old M 400/5.6 out into the cold today. Nothing special - just a few very common birds in this part of Ontario. They were kind enough to pose or maybe they were frozen like I was. This guy was just lurking in the branches and I liked the way the light struck him. Really nice shots. Good detail.

01-15-2012, 01:25 AM	#3007
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by TheSkier Orion and the Orion Nebula (left of the tree) last night before the moon came up. Shot with the 50/1.4 @ about f/4 Great work. Those two starbursts are almot too much for me to handle. Really nice.

01-15-2012, 01:51 AM	#3008
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by 8540tomg I haven't posted much in this area of late. Took the old M 400/5.6 out into the cold today. Nothing special - just a few very common birds in this part of Ontario. They were kind enough to pose or maybe they were frozen like I was. This guy was just lurking in the branches and I liked the way the light struck him. Great shots! Also some of the best IQ I've seen from the M400 - I've always felt other peoples' efforts have been disappointing. Any special focusing/steadying techniques?

01-15-2012, 07:24 AM	#3010
TheSkier Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Rockies Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	Originally posted by repaap Great work. Those two starbursts are almot too much for me to handle. Really nice. Thanks! I froze my fingers off but it was worth it.

01-17-2012, 09:10 AM - 1 Like	#3011
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,243	A couple shots of last night's sunset - SOOC, except for crop/resizing. *istD, M75-150/4, wide-open:

01-17-2012, 09:27 AM	#3012
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by paulh A couple shots of last night's sunset - SOOC, except for crop/resizing. *istD, M75-150/4, wide-open: Nice ones Paul! I've been looking for that lens, smc-m 75-150, how would you rate that? As far as I've read it's so darn portable and IQ is very very very good...

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01-17-2012, 12:04 PM	#3014
dunerunner Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Black Hills Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by theunartist Nice ones Paul! I've been looking for that lens, smc-m 75-150, how would you rate that? As far as I've read it's so darn portable and IQ is very very very good... Hi Rick, I have M 75-150 that I don't use anymore and am looking to sell. PM me if you are interested. Gordon

01-17-2012, 01:03 PM	#3015
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by paulh Thanks, Rick. If you like the M-style rendering, then you'll like this lens. Very sharp wide-open, nice colors & saturation. Great build quality as you would expect, has a built-in hood & uses 49mm filters. It's a bit heavy, and extends out pretty far. (You pull in for tele, push out for wide, lens length doesn't change) Min. focusing distance is pretty long, about 3 ft or so. It's kind of an odd focal range, too. I haven't used it a whole lot since buying it last summer, but it's on the *istD now & I hope to give it some work this week edit: Here's a couple shots to go with my mini-review: Thanks Paul! Originally posted by dunerunner Hi Rick, I have M 75-150 that I don't use anymore and am looking to sell. PM me if you are interested. Gordon PM Sent... Kx + Pentax M 50/1.7 with 2x Teleconverter @ ISO12800 Home with "sick" First Grader...