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**paulh** · 07-26-2015, 05:11 PM - **2 Likes**

M50/1.7 at about f/2.4 (xposted)

**Mikesul** · 07-26-2015, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by paulh

M50/1.7 at about f/2.4 (xposted)

A lovely demonstration of sharpness, bokeh and great color in the classic M 50 1.7. Thanks for posting.

**paulh** · 07-26-2015, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

A lovely demonstration of sharpness, bokeh and great color in the classic M 50 1.7. Thanks for posting.

Thanks for the nice comments

It *is* a special lens.

bass3587 · 07-27-2015, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Thanks for the nice comments

It *is* a special lens.

Paul you're going to make me pull mines or of the closet and start shooting with it again.

Surnia · 08-01-2015, 06:55 AM

M50/1.4 at F2.0.

Tasty Lunch!

**paulh** · 08-01-2015, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by bass3587

Paul you're going to make me pull mines or of the closet and start shooting with it again.

That's a great idea! I know I don't give my copy enough work - I just don't use that focal length very much.

**paulh** · 08-02-2015, 07:34 AM - **1 Like**

M35-70/2.8-3.5 (xposted)

**paulh** · 08-06-2015, 12:14 PM

More with the M35-70 (xposted)

cantthink193 · 08-09-2015, 04:45 AM

Some great shots on here - I recently added the 135/f3.5 M to my collection of primes (DA 15 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 70 Ltd) as a longer option that still takes 49mm filters. I've found it a little finnicky to use on occasion, but it produces good results when you get it right. Unfortunately, that's something I still struggle a little with having gotten into photography in the Golden Age of Autofocus! Shots can be seen full-size on flickr, just click.

Unhindered by Gravity by Callan S
Taken with the 135 M on the Pentax Q (with the Pentax K-Q adapter)

Blur by Callan S
Another Q shot, albeit one where I didn't quite nail the focus. I liked the result anyway. Call it abstract and any shot's a winner!

Backlit Leaves by Callan S
Back on the K-S2; my first outing with the 135-M.

Sundown by Callan S
And lastly, a manual HDR (handheld, 3-exposure) of the sunset from the hills near my house.

I'll keep practicing with it. I'm certain I'm not using it to the extent of its abilities yet!

ChristianRock · 08-14-2015, 03:02 PM

M 50 f/1.7 wide open

At f/2.8:

I can't remember if this was wide open or f/1.8. The thin DOF makes me think it's wide open.

Crop:

ValerieT · 08-15-2015, 05:08 AM - **1 Like**

Hello
I'm writing from France, that's the first time I post something on the forum, and I am a fan of smc Pentax-m lenses.
I was not a collector before I discovered how good they were with my K5.
(I have 2 pentax slr too, but dont use them anymore)
The pentax-m I have :
- 28 mm F 2.8
- 50 mm F1.7
- 50 mm F2
- 85 mm F2
- Zoom 75-150 mm F4
- 100mm F4 macro
- 135 mm F 3.5
- 200 mm F4
All of them are verry good lenses, solid, a pleasure to handle, and great image quality.

I have a Pentax-A 50 mm F1.7 the IQ is very good but the construction is not as good as M's.

Valerie

Jean Poitiers · 08-15-2015, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by ValerieT

Hello
I'm writing from France, that's the first time I post something on the forum, and I am a fan of smc Pentax-m lenses.
I was not a collector before I discovered how good they were with my K5.
(I have 2 pentax slr too, but dont use them anymore)
The pentax-m I have :
- 28 mm F 2.8
- 50 mm F1.7
- 50 mm F2
- 85 mm F2
- Zoom 75-150 mm F4
- 100mm F4 macro
- 135 mm F 3.5
- 200 mm F4
All of them are verry good lenses, solid, a pleasure to handle, and great image quality.

I have a Pentax-A 50 mm F1.7 the IQ is very good but the construction is not as good as M's.

Valerie

Salut Valerie,

Welcome and hope to see some images soon ... and nice collection, too.

A+, J

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-15-2015, 08:20 AM

Welcome to the forum Valerie! The Ms are great lenses. Looking forward to seeing some of your images.

Surnia · 08-15-2015, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

M50, at around F2.0 I think. Massive amounts of glass distortion in the rest of my shots, anyone know how to combat that (or is perpendicular to the glass the only way)?

Cuthbert · 08-15-2015, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by ValerieT

Hello
I'm writing from France, that's the first time I post something on the forum, and I am a fan of smc Pentax-m lenses.
I was not a collector before I discovered how good they were with my K5.
(I have 2 pentax slr too, but dont use them anymore)
The pentax-m I have :
- 28 mm F 2.8
- 50 mm F1.7
- 50 mm F2
- 85 mm F2
- Zoom 75-150 mm F4
- 100mm F4 macro
- 135 mm F 3.5
- 200 mm F4
All of them are verry good lenses, solid, a pleasure to handle, and great image quality.

I have a Pentax-A 50 mm F1.7 the IQ is very good but the construction is not as good as M's.

Valerie

Nice system...now show us how you use it!

08-15-2015, 05:08 AM - 1 Like	#5261
ValerieT New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 1	Pentax-M Fan Hello I'm writing from France, that's the first time I post something on the forum, and I am a fan of smc Pentax-m lenses. I was not a collector before I discovered how good they were with my K5. (I have 2 pentax slr too, but dont use them anymore) The pentax-m I have : - 28 mm F 2.8 - 50 mm F1.7 - 50 mm F2 - 85 mm F2 - Zoom 75-150 mm F4 - 100mm F4 macro - 135 mm F 3.5 - 200 mm F4 All of them are verry good lenses, solid, a pleasure to handle, and great image quality. I have a Pentax-A 50 mm F1.7 the IQ is very good but the construction is not as good as M's. Valerie

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07-26-2015, 05:11 PM - 2 Likes	#5251
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,258	M50/1.7 at about f/2.4 (xposted)

07-26-2015, 05:30 PM	#5252
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by paulh M50/1.7 at about f/2.4 (xposted) A lovely demonstration of sharpness, bokeh and great color in the classic M 50 1.7. Thanks for posting.

07-26-2015, 07:15 PM	#5253
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,258	Originally posted by Mikesul A lovely demonstration of sharpness, bokeh and great color in the classic M 50 1.7. Thanks for posting. Thanks for the nice comments It is a special lens.

07-27-2015, 06:56 AM	#5254
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Originally posted by paulh Thanks for the nice comments It is a special lens. Paul you're going to make me pull mines or of the closet and start shooting with it again.

08-01-2015, 06:55 AM	#5255
Surnia Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 138	M50/1.4 at F2.0. Tasty Lunch!

08-01-2015, 06:58 AM	#5256
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,258	Originally posted by bass3587 Paul you're going to make me pull mines or of the closet and start shooting with it again. That's a great idea! I know I don't give my copy enough work - I just don't use that focal length very much.

08-02-2015, 07:34 AM - 1 Like	#5257
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,258	M35-70/2.8-3.5 (xposted)

08-06-2015, 12:14 PM	#5258
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,258	More with the M35-70 (xposted)

08-09-2015, 04:45 AM	#5259
cantthink193 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 74	Some great shots on here - I recently added the 135/f3.5 M to my collection of primes (DA 15 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 70 Ltd) as a longer option that still takes 49mm filters. I've found it a little finnicky to use on occasion, but it produces good results when you get it right. Unfortunately, that's something I still struggle a little with having gotten into photography in the Golden Age of Autofocus! Shots can be seen full-size on flickr, just click. Unhindered by Gravity by Callan S Taken with the 135 M on the Pentax Q (with the Pentax K-Q adapter) Blur by Callan S Another Q shot, albeit one where I didn't quite nail the focus. I liked the result anyway. Call it abstract and any shot's a winner! Backlit Leaves by Callan S Back on the K-S2; my first outing with the 135-M. Sundown by Callan S And lastly, a manual HDR (handheld, 3-exposure) of the sunset from the hills near my house. I'll keep practicing with it. I'm certain I'm not using it to the extent of its abilities yet!

08-14-2015, 03:02 PM	#5260
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	M 50 f/1.7 wide open At f/2.8: I can't remember if this was wide open or f/1.8. The thin DOF makes me think it's wide open. Crop:

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08-15-2015, 05:22 AM	#5262
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by ValerieT Hello I'm writing from France, that's the first time I post something on the forum, and I am a fan of smc Pentax-m lenses. I was not a collector before I discovered how good they were with my K5. (I have 2 pentax slr too, but dont use them anymore) The pentax-m I have : - 28 mm F 2.8 - 50 mm F1.7 - 50 mm F2 - 85 mm F2 - Zoom 75-150 mm F4 - 100mm F4 macro - 135 mm F 3.5 - 200 mm F4 All of them are verry good lenses, solid, a pleasure to handle, and great image quality. I have a Pentax-A 50 mm F1.7 the IQ is very good but the construction is not as good as M's. Valerie *Salut* Valerie, Welcome and hope to see some images soon ... and nice collection, too. A+, J

08-15-2015, 08:20 AM	#5263
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Welcome to the forum Valerie! The Ms are great lenses. Looking forward to seeing some of your images.

08-15-2015, 09:30 AM - 1 Like	#5264
Surnia Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 138	M50, at around F2.0 I think. Massive amounts of glass distortion in the rest of my shots, anyone know how to combat that (or is perpendicular to the glass the only way)?

08-15-2015, 11:40 AM	#5265
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by ValerieT Hello I'm writing from France, that's the first time I post something on the forum, and I am a fan of smc Pentax-m lenses. I was not a collector before I discovered how good they were with my K5. (I have 2 pentax slr too, but dont use them anymore) The pentax-m I have : - 28 mm F 2.8 - 50 mm F1.7 - 50 mm F2 - 85 mm F2 - Zoom 75-150 mm F4 - 100mm F4 macro - 135 mm F 3.5 - 200 mm F4 All of them are verry good lenses, solid, a pleasure to handle, and great image quality. I have a Pentax-A 50 mm F1.7 the IQ is very good but the construction is not as good as M's. Valerie Nice system...now show us how you use it!