The M Club!

**Pepe Guitarra** · 04-13-2012, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by womble

A composite image of six shots (3 interceptors, missle, moon, stars) merged in photoshop. For the Pentax User Group fortnightly competition. Pentax K20D, AF 500 FGZ and AF 360 FGZ flashes, SMC-M 100mm f/2.8 lens for all images except the moon.

Cool!

Peter Anson · 04-13-2012, 10:35 PM

wide open

theunartist · 04-14-2012, 09:28 AM

K10D + Pentax 150/3.5

K10D + Pentax 50/1.7

https://picasaweb.google.com/109915535894116388289/April2012?authuser=0&feat=directlink

**paulh** · 04-14-2012, 09:48 AM

K100D + M75-150/4 (no pp - and no, the crepe myrtles aren't quite blossoming yet - these were from last year

. But the pink morning glorys *are*! )

Last edited by paulh; 04-14-2012 at 12:12 PM.

theunartist · 04-14-2012, 05:06 PM

K10D + Pentax M 50/1.7

K10D + Pentax M 150/3.5

https://picasaweb.google.com/109915535894116388289/April2012?authuser=0&feat=directlink

8540tomg · 04-15-2012, 09:22 AM

Rick you're really making those Ms sing.

I have the M 150/3.5 and never got anything as good a these. I may have to resurect that one. well done.

Tom G

theunartist · 04-16-2012, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Rick you're really making those Ms sing.

I have the M 150/3.5 and never got anything as good a these. I may have to resurect that one. well done.

Tom G

You gotta give the 150 another go! Thanks Tom, Rick...

K10D + Pentax M 75-150/4.0

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EpJxB-5naY0_qnSMbFUpddMTjNZETYmyPJy0li...eat=directlink

repaap · 04-17-2012, 05:55 AM

I'v got M 75-150/4 today...seems to be better than M 40-80/2.8~4. Hope to post something cool today from that, if not then something not so cool.

theunartist · 04-17-2012, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by repaap

I'v got M 75-150/4 today...seems to be better than M 40-80/2.8~4. Hope to post something cool today from that, if not then something not so cool.

It's the opposite of the 40-80, superb handling, easy to focus and sharp wide open throughout the zoom range...

Kx + Pentax M 40-80/2.8-4.0

In Macro Mode, one stop down, tight crop. I want to love this lens, colors and sharpness is there, it just takes so much effort to coax it out of the 40-80

repaap · 04-17-2012, 01:05 PM

Yeah, I know what you talk about. But I have to say, that focal length has a lot to do with lot of things. Some times at 75-80 these lenses are neck to neck. but M 40-80 takes more effort. Here is some shots with M 75-150/4.

(superb shot your last one!)

(first shots)

**paulh** · 04-18-2012, 02:43 PM

Rick - looks like you're able to squeeze every drop of performance from that 40-80! Nice job.
repaap: Nice ones, the M75-150 is an incredible lens. Sorry to say I don't give mine anywhere near the use it deserves

I should get it out right now while I'm thinking about it!

repaap · 04-18-2012, 11:06 PM

Paul, Thanks!

Yup, M 75-150 seems to be quite nice. I haven't really have time for it, but what I have seen is good so far. I'm waiting for weekend to do some serious stuff(not too serious

with these M zooms.

Designosophy · 04-19-2012, 05:36 AM

When using an M zoom, what do you set the focal length to? Do you guess where you'll be doing most of your shooting and plop it in the middle?

**paulh** · 04-19-2012, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by Designosophy

When using an M zoom, what do you set the focal length to? Do you guess where you'll be doing most of your shooting and plop it in the middle?

That's pretty much what I do & it seems to work ok so far. Mine spends a lot of time on my *istD, so setting FL isn't a problem (no SR)

theunartist · 04-19-2012, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Rick - looks like you're able to squeeze every drop of performance from that 40-80! Nice job.
repaap: Nice ones, the M75-150 is an incredible lens. Sorry to say I don't give mine anywhere near the use it deserves

I should get it out right now while I'm thinking about it!

Thanks Paul and I even have to admit that last shot with the 40-80 looks good

But I have to give repaap credit, who also uses the 40-80, for giving me advice and motivation on this quirky lens!!!

Originally posted by Designosophy

When using an M zoom, what do you set the focal length to? Do you guess where you'll be doing most of your shooting and plop it in the middle?

If there is a setting right in the middle of zoom I go with that, otherwise I will pick the next higher FL available. I will also, for instance on the 75-150 set it at 120mm for both SR and my way of remembering which lens I used (since I do not have a prime 120). The only time I've noticed any problems with SR and FL input, I was using a 35mm prime but forgot and left my SR at 120m it seemed most of my images were a little blurry...

04-13-2012, 10:35 PM	#3287
Peter Anson Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 211	M28 3.5 wide open Attached Images

04-14-2012, 09:28 AM	#3288
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K10D + Pentax 150/3.5 K10D + Pentax 50/1.7 https://picasaweb.google.com/109915535894116388289/April2012?authuser=0&feat=directlink Last edited by theunartist; 04-14-2012 at 09:36 AM.

04-14-2012, 05:06 PM	#3290
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K10D + Pentax M 50/1.7 K10D + Pentax M 150/3.5 https://picasaweb.google.com/109915535894116388289/April2012?authuser=0&feat=directlink Last edited by theunartist; 04-15-2012 at 10:07 AM.

04-17-2012, 01:05 PM	#3295
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Yeah, I know what you talk about. But I have to say, that focal length has a lot to do with lot of things. Some times at 75-80 these lenses are neck to neck. but M 40-80 takes more effort. Here is some shots with M 75-150/4. (superb shot your last one!) (first shots) Last edited by Adam; 05-26-2014 at 04:05 PM. Reason: several broken links fixed

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04-13-2012, 12:11 PM	#3286
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Originally posted by womble A composite image of six shots (3 interceptors, missle, moon, stars) merged in photoshop. For the Pentax User Group fortnightly competition. Pentax K20D, AF 500 FGZ and AF 360 FGZ flashes, SMC-M 100mm f/2.8 lens for all images except the moon. Cool!

04-14-2012, 09:48 AM	#3289
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	K100D + M75-150/4 (no pp - and no, the crepe myrtles aren't quite blossoming yet - these were from last year . But the pink morning glorys are! ) Last edited by paulh; 04-14-2012 at 12:12 PM.

04-15-2012, 09:22 AM	#3291
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Rick you're really making those Ms sing. I have the M 150/3.5 and never got anything as good a these. I may have to resurect that one. well done. Tom G

04-16-2012, 07:42 AM	#3292
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by 8540tomg Rick you're really making those Ms sing. I have the M 150/3.5 and never got anything as good a these. I may have to resurect that one. well done. Tom G You gotta give the 150 another go! Thanks Tom, Rick... K10D + Pentax M 75-150/4.0 https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EpJxB-5naY0_qnSMbFUpddMTjNZETYmyPJy0li...eat=directlink

04-17-2012, 05:55 AM	#3293
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I'v got M 75-150/4 today...seems to be better than M 40-80/2.8~4. Hope to post something cool today from that, if not then something not so cool.

04-17-2012, 06:14 AM	#3294
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by repaap I'v got M 75-150/4 today...seems to be better than M 40-80/2.8~4. Hope to post something cool today from that, if not then something not so cool. It's the opposite of the 40-80, superb handling, easy to focus and sharp wide open throughout the zoom range... Kx + Pentax M 40-80/2.8-4.0 In Macro Mode, one stop down, tight crop. I want to love this lens, colors and sharpness is there, it just takes so much effort to coax it out of the 40-80

04-18-2012, 02:43 PM	#3296
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Rick - looks like you're able to squeeze every drop of performance from that 40-80! Nice job. repaap: Nice ones, the M75-150 is an incredible lens. Sorry to say I don't give mine anywhere near the use it deserves I should get it out right now while I'm thinking about it!

04-18-2012, 11:06 PM	#3297
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Paul, Thanks! Yup, M 75-150 seems to be quite nice. I haven't really have time for it, but what I have seen is good so far. I'm waiting for weekend to do some serious stuff(not too serious with these M zooms.

04-19-2012, 05:36 AM	#3298
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	When using an M zoom, what do you set the focal length to? Do you guess where you'll be doing most of your shooting and plop it in the middle?

04-19-2012, 06:12 AM	#3299
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by Designosophy When using an M zoom, what do you set the focal length to? Do you guess where you'll be doing most of your shooting and plop it in the middle? That's pretty much what I do & it seems to work ok so far. Mine spends a lot of time on my *istD, so setting FL isn't a problem (no SR)

04-19-2012, 06:41 AM	#3300
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by paulh Rick - looks like you're able to squeeze every drop of performance from that 40-80! Nice job. repaap: Nice ones, the M75-150 is an incredible lens. Sorry to say I don't give mine anywhere near the use it deserves I should get it out right now while I'm thinking about it! Thanks Paul and I even have to admit that last shot with the 40-80 looks good But I have to give repaap credit, who also uses the 40-80, for giving me advice and motivation on this quirky lens!!! Originally posted by Designosophy When using an M zoom, what do you set the focal length to? Do you guess where you'll be doing most of your shooting and plop it in the middle? If there is a setting right in the middle of zoom I go with that, otherwise I will pick the next higher FL available. I will also, for instance on the 75-150 set it at 120mm for both SR and my way of remembering which lens I used (since I do not have a prime 120). The only time I've noticed any problems with SR and FL input, I was using a 35mm prime but forgot and left my SR at 120m it seemed most of my images were a little blurry...