The M Club!

Plainfaced · 11-12-2013, 09:37 AM

A few from the Grand Canyon
K-01 SMC Pentax-M 28mm f2.8

**arnold** · 11-12-2013, 04:51 PM

MX and 100mmF4 Macro on Kodachrome, taken in 1977

**paulh** · 11-12-2013, 10:14 PM

Nice shots - love the M-lenses!
M50 f/2 on an *istD

sodapop · 11-13-2013, 07:44 AM

Here's a good example of the M 50/1.7's awesome flexibility when it comes to depth of field. I was able to capture the subject (my buddy Christian) while spreading a nice layer of bokeh of the immediate foreground and the background proceeding him. This was also shot in low light on a K30.

Last edited by sodapop; 11-13-2013 at 09:14 AM.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-13-2013, 09:10 AM

Sodapop - check out the post on bringing Flickr images to the site. I thing you need to pick up the BB Code field not the URL.

sodapop · 11-13-2013, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Sodapop - check out the post on bringing Flickr images to the site. I thing you need to pick up the BB Code field not the URL.

Hah! Thanks. I just saw that it said BBCode and copied it. Didn't see the radio button, haha.

utak · 11-13-2013, 02:33 PM

Cool photo sodapop! Got a M50mm 1.4 yesterday. Its great indoors and out, and its produced quite interesting and to me unusual bokeh on this photo...

el baroda · 11-14-2013, 08:23 AM - **1 Like**

My little girl Ava showing off her two teeth. I have been thinking of upgrading my lens to the DA 50mm f/1.8 but I guess my present lens does a good job already. Any thoughts?

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-14-2013, 09:13 AM

You already have some excellent 50 mm glass. If you need to use the aperture control in the camera, the A 50/1.7 is probably as good as the new 55/1.8, and a bit shorter. I see absolutely nothing wrong with the image you just posted.

el baroda · 11-14-2013, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

You already have some excellent 50 mm glass. If you need to use the aperture control in the camera, the A 50/1.7 is probably as good as the new 55/1.8, and a bit shorter. I see absolutely nothing wrong with the image you just posted.

Thanks a lot for your response. I was considering getting a DA 50mm/1.8 mainly for its AF feature, but I probably don't need AF yet. I am nearly 70 but my sight and hands are still sharp and steady, respectively. Warm regards from Down Under.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-14-2013, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by el baroda

Thanks a lot for your response. I was considering getting a DA 50mm/1.8 mainly for its AF feature, but I probably don't need AF yet. I am nearly 70 but my sight and hands are still sharp and steady, respectively. Warm regards from Down Under.

I went through 73 in June, and after they operated on my cataracts, I was back to manual focusing well again. You have AF in your lens lineup - the A 50 - the only thing you would gain with the DA 55 would be SDM. Most people (other than the photographer whose ears are two inches from the lens motor) don't even notice gear drive AF.

55 is equivalent to 77, 50 is equivalent to 70, so there isn't even that much difference in perspective.

el baroda · 11-14-2013, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I went through 73 in June, and after they operated on my cataracts, I was back to manual focusing well again. You have AF in your lens lineup - the A 50 - the only thing you would gain with the DA 55 would be SDM. Most people (other than the photographer whose ears are two inches from the lens motor) don't even notice gear drive AF.

55 is equivalent to 77, 50 is equivalent to 70, so there isn't even that much difference in perspective.

My A 50mm f/1.7 has auto exposure but not AF. I prefer the M 50 f/1.4 because I like working with the aperture ring. The aperture ring on the A 50 is not as well built or as smooth to use.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-14-2013, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by el baroda

My A 50mm f/1.7 has auto exposure but not AF. <snip>

Yeah, put my dummy hat on. I knew that!

Tsuken · 11-14-2013, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Nice shots - love the M-lenses!
M50 f/2 on an *istD

Excellent. I love the light and shade here, and excellent composition too

Tsuken · 11-14-2013, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by sodapop

Shot with a smc Pentax-M 50mm 1.7 on a K-30. This is my first lens outside of the kit. I've been shooting for about two months.

I love the look and feel of this lens -- it puts my kit lens to shame without a doubt. The bokeh is phenomenal.

These are both fantastic photos. Great work 8)

11-14-2013, 08:23 AM - 1 Like	#4058
el baroda Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 217	Pentax M 50mm f/1.4 My little girl Ava showing off her two teeth. I have been thinking of upgrading my lens to the DA 50mm f/1.8 but I guess my present lens does a good job already. Any thoughts? Attached Images

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11-12-2013, 09:37 AM	#4051
Plainfaced Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 78	A few from the Grand Canyon K-01 SMC Pentax-M 28mm f2.8

11-12-2013, 04:51 PM	#4052
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11-12-2013, 10:14 PM	#4053
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,261	Nice shots - love the M-lenses! M50 f/2 on an *istD

11-13-2013, 07:44 AM	#4054
sodapop New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 7	Here's a good example of the M 50/1.7's awesome flexibility when it comes to depth of field. I was able to capture the subject (my buddy Christian) while spreading a nice layer of bokeh of the immediate foreground and the background proceeding him. This was also shot in low light on a K30. Last edited by sodapop; 11-13-2013 at 09:14 AM.

11-13-2013, 09:10 AM	#4055
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Sodapop - check out the post on bringing Flickr images to the site. I thing you need to pick up the BB Code field not the URL.

11-13-2013, 09:15 AM	#4056
sodapop New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 7	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Sodapop - check out the post on bringing Flickr images to the site. I thing you need to pick up the BB Code field not the URL. Hah! Thanks. I just saw that it said BBCode and copied it. Didn't see the radio button, haha.

11-13-2013, 02:33 PM	#4057
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Cool photo sodapop! Got a M50mm 1.4 yesterday. Its great indoors and out, and its produced quite interesting and to me unusual bokeh on this photo...

11-14-2013, 09:13 AM	#4059
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	You already have some excellent 50 mm glass. If you need to use the aperture control in the camera, the A 50/1.7 is probably as good as the new 55/1.8, and a bit shorter. I see absolutely nothing wrong with the image you just posted.

11-14-2013, 09:34 AM	#4060
el baroda Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 217	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies You already have some excellent 50 mm glass. If you need to use the aperture control in the camera, the A 50/1.7 is probably as good as the new 55/1.8, and a bit shorter. I see absolutely nothing wrong with the image you just posted. Thanks a lot for your response. I was considering getting a DA 50mm/1.8 mainly for its AF feature, but I probably don't need AF yet. I am nearly 70 but my sight and hands are still sharp and steady, respectively. Warm regards from Down Under.

11-14-2013, 09:48 AM	#4061
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by el baroda Thanks a lot for your response. I was considering getting a DA 50mm/1.8 mainly for its AF feature, but I probably don't need AF yet. I am nearly 70 but my sight and hands are still sharp and steady, respectively. Warm regards from Down Under. I went through 73 in June, and after they operated on my cataracts, I was back to manual focusing well again. You have AF in your lens lineup - the A 50 - the only thing you would gain with the DA 55 would be SDM. Most people (other than the photographer whose ears are two inches from the lens motor) don't even notice gear drive AF. 55 is equivalent to 77, 50 is equivalent to 70, so there isn't even that much difference in perspective.

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11-14-2013, 09:55 AM	#4062
el baroda Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 217	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I went through 73 in June, and after they operated on my cataracts, I was back to manual focusing well again. You have AF in your lens lineup - the A 50 - the only thing you would gain with the DA 55 would be SDM. Most people (other than the photographer whose ears are two inches from the lens motor) don't even notice gear drive AF. 55 is equivalent to 77, 50 is equivalent to 70, so there isn't even that much difference in perspective. My A 50mm f/1.7 has auto exposure but not AF. I prefer the M 50 f/1.4 because I like working with the aperture ring. The aperture ring on the A 50 is not as well built or as smooth to use.

11-14-2013, 12:48 PM	#4063
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by el baroda My A 50mm f/1.7 has auto exposure but not AF. <snip> Yeah, put my dummy hat on. I knew that!

11-14-2013, 01:44 PM	#4064
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by paulh Nice shots - love the M-lenses! M50 f/2 on an *istD Excellent. I love the light and shade here, and excellent composition too

11-14-2013, 01:46 PM	#4065
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by sodapop Shot with a smc Pentax-M 50mm 1.7 on a K-30. This is my first lens outside of the kit. I've been shooting for about two months. I love the look and feel of this lens -- it puts my kit lens to shame without a doubt. The bokeh is phenomenal. These are both fantastic photos. Great work 8)