The M Club!

jsherman999 · 02-12-2009, 01:41 PM

Love those shots, folks.

M 20 f/4

Trojan_Llama · 02-12-2009, 03:33 PM

I'm new to SLR photography, and I'm very much a budget photographer. My used K110D only cost £50, and the most that I have paid for a lens so far in my LBA spree has been £48 (that was for a brand new Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2). But more than that or the kit lens - I'M LOVING Ebay old glass!

I took these today using my favourite lens so far, a SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 MF. I've also got a SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 MF on the way, and a couple of old MF Tokinas. My two Pentax-M primes cost me £25 each.

Thanks to this forum for putting me on to cheap old MF lenses! Apologies for the photoshopping.

jct us101 · 02-12-2009, 03:34 PM

I got the M-50mm f/2 a few days ago...I love this lens!

8540tomg · 02-12-2009, 03:42 PM

Jay you are doing some awesome things with that 20mm. Trojan nice work with that 50mm. Very fine.

Tom G

volosong · 02-12-2009, 04:59 PM

Received in the mail yesterday a M 75-150/4 in pretty good shape. If it doesn't rain as expected this weekend, I'll put it through its paces. So far, of the M series, I have...

M28/2.8 (two of them)
M35/2.8
M40/2.8 pancake
M50/1.7 (my original MX kit lens from 1976)
M135/3.5
M200/4
M75-150/4

Had a M400/5.6, but sold it to the King. Should never have cause I "loved" that lens. My 300 is a K model.

jsherman999 · 02-12-2009, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by Trojan_Llama

I'm new to SLR photography, and I'm very much a budget photographer. My used K110D only cost £50, and the most that I have paid for a lens so far in my LBA spree has been £48 (that was for a brand new Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2). But more than that or the kit lens - I'M LOVING Ebay old glass!

I took these today using my favourite lens so far, a SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 MF. I've also got a SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 MF on the way, and a couple of old MF Tokinas. My two Pentax-M primes cost me £25 each.

Thanks to this forum for putting me on to cheap old MF lenses! Apologies for the photoshopping.

That M 50 1.7 is going to be one of the sharpest lenses you'll ever shoot, and
one of the most enjoyable - truly fun lens. Try some plant shots wide open to
see some nice bokeh.

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Jay you are doing some awesome things with that 20mm.

Tom G

Thanks!

Originally posted by volosong

Received in the mail yesterday a M 75-150/4 in pretty good shape. If it doesn't rain as expected this weekend, I'll put it through its paces. So far, of the M series, I have...

M28/2.8 (two of them)
M35/2.8
M40/2.8 pancake
M50/1.7 (my original MX kit lens from 1976)
M135/3.5
M200/4
M75-150/4

Had a M400/5.6, but sold it to the King. Should never have cause I "loved" that lens. My 300 is a K model.

Originally posted by sflights

I got the M-50mm f/2 a few days ago...I love this lens!

Sweet arsenal - that 75-150 is a gem also.

richard64 · 02-13-2009, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by Trojan_Llama

I'm new to SLR photography, and I'm very much a budget photographer. My used K110D only cost £50, and the most that I have paid for a lens so far in my LBA spree has been £48 (that was for a brand new Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2). But more than that or the kit lens - I'M LOVING Ebay old glass!

I took these today using my favourite lens so far, a SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 MF. I've also got a SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 MF on the way, and a couple of old MF Tokinas. My two Pentax-M primes cost me £25 each.

Thanks to this forum for putting me on to cheap old MF lenses! Apologies for the photoshopping.

Trojan, excellent photos there, I've had a look at your photostream too and there are some great pictures there too. I understand your ebay glass addiction, I just hope that it does not conflict with my own ;-)

Richard

**Rense** · 02-13-2009, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Sweet arsenal - that 75-150 is a gem also.

That's for sure! When I bought this lens, I did not expect too much, but I love it. Just one of the pictures I made with it, posted elsewhere too (hope this does not bother you....).

Trojan_Llama · 02-13-2009, 04:00 PM

Love that wide photo Rense - got to try something like that one day!

Thanks Richard, Tom, and jsherman for the comments - I have so much to learn from tou people. Don't worry Richard - I've got my 28mm now and I've burnt out LBA on Ebay for a while

One more from last night before the snow thawed. The 50mm closed all the way down to catch those starlights from street lamps:

Mike Bokeh · 02-13-2009, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Trojan_Llama

This ^ is an excellent photo!

Nice work, Trojan.

Mike

Trojan_Llama · 02-13-2009, 06:37 PM

Thanks Mike!

**pentagor** · 02-14-2009, 12:49 PM

It was a beautiful day at the coast side.

SMC-M 135/3.5:

cardinal43 · 02-14-2009, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Trojan_Llama

Love that wide photo Rense - got to try something like that one day!

Thanks Richard, Tom, and jsherman for the comments - I have so much to learn from tou people. Don't worry Richard - I've got my 28mm now and I've burnt out LBA on Ebay for a while

One more from last night before the snow thawed. The 50mm closed all the way down to catch those starlights from street lamps:

May I compliment you on your photos -- they are very nice.

In addition, let me compliment you on your weight loss (41 lbs. is a lot!), and on Wolfy. That is one gorgeous husky! both of my sons have an Akita, (Kado and Keanu), and they are great pets -- except for the shedding.

8540tomg · 02-16-2009, 02:12 PM

A bit brisk here in Waterloo today but took the 400 and tripod down to the frozen pond to see what we could see. Here's a few from today:

the end

Tom G

**Rense** · 02-16-2009, 02:26 PM

Trojan, I just love your streetlanternstarshot! Could you explain a little more about how you made this particular one? Was it totally dark? How long exposure?
R

02-13-2009, 03:05 PM	#638
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	75-150 f/4 Originally posted by jsherman999 Sweet arsenal - that 75-150 is a gem also. That's for sure! When I bought this lens, I did not expect too much, but I love it. Just one of the pictures I made with it, posted elsewhere too (hope this does not bother you....).

02-16-2009, 02:12 PM	#644
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	SMC M 400mm 5.6 A bit brisk here in Waterloo today but took the 400 and tripod down to the frozen pond to see what we could see. Here's a few from today: the end Tom G

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02-12-2009, 01:41 PM	#631
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Love those shots, folks. M 20 f/4

02-12-2009, 03:33 PM	#632
Trojan_Llama Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisbech, The Fens, UK Posts: 111	I'm new to SLR photography, and I'm very much a budget photographer. My used K110D only cost £50, and the most that I have paid for a lens so far in my LBA spree has been £48 (that was for a brand new Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2). But more than that or the kit lens - I'M LOVING Ebay old glass! I took these today using my favourite lens so far, a SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 MF. I've also got a SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 MF on the way, and a couple of old MF Tokinas. My two Pentax-M primes cost me £25 each. Thanks to this forum for putting me on to cheap old MF lenses! Apologies for the photoshopping.

02-12-2009, 03:34 PM	#633
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I got the M-50mm f/2 a few days ago...I love this lens!

02-12-2009, 03:42 PM	#634
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Jay you are doing some awesome things with that 20mm. Trojan nice work with that 50mm. Very fine. Tom G

02-12-2009, 04:59 PM	#635
volosong Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Received in the mail yesterday a M 75-150/4 in pretty good shape. If it doesn't rain as expected this weekend, I'll put it through its paces. So far, of the M series, I have... M28/2.8 (two of them) M35/2.8 M40/2.8 pancake M50/1.7 (my original MX kit lens from 1976) M135/3.5 M200/4 M75-150/4 Had a M400/5.6, but sold it to the King. Should never have cause I "loved" that lens. My 300 is a K model.

02-12-2009, 07:47 PM	#636
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by Trojan_Llama I'm new to SLR photography, and I'm very much a budget photographer. My used K110D only cost £50, and the most that I have paid for a lens so far in my LBA spree has been £48 (that was for a brand new Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2). But more than that or the kit lens - I'M LOVING Ebay old glass! I took these today using my favourite lens so far, a SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 MF. I've also got a SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 MF on the way, and a couple of old MF Tokinas. My two Pentax-M primes cost me £25 each. Thanks to this forum for putting me on to cheap old MF lenses! Apologies for the photoshopping. That M 50 1.7 is going to be one of the sharpest lenses you'll ever shoot, and one of the most enjoyable - truly fun lens. Try some plant shots wide open to see some nice bokeh. Originally posted by 8540tomg Jay you are doing some awesome things with that 20mm. Tom G Thanks! Originally posted by volosong Received in the mail yesterday a M 75-150/4 in pretty good shape. If it doesn't rain as expected this weekend, I'll put it through its paces. So far, of the M series, I have... M28/2.8 (two of them) M35/2.8 M40/2.8 pancake M50/1.7 (my original MX kit lens from 1976) M135/3.5 M200/4 M75-150/4 Had a M400/5.6, but sold it to the King. Should never have cause I "loved" that lens. My 300 is a K model. Originally posted by sflights I got the M-50mm f/2 a few days ago...I love this lens! Sweet arsenal - that 75-150 is a gem also.

02-13-2009, 07:13 AM	#637
richard64 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 309	Originally posted by Trojan_Llama I'm new to SLR photography, and I'm very much a budget photographer. My used K110D only cost £50, and the most that I have paid for a lens so far in my LBA spree has been £48 (that was for a brand new Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2). But more than that or the kit lens - I'M LOVING Ebay old glass! I took these today using my favourite lens so far, a SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 MF. I've also got a SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 MF on the way, and a couple of old MF Tokinas. My two Pentax-M primes cost me £25 each. Thanks to this forum for putting me on to cheap old MF lenses! Apologies for the photoshopping. Trojan, excellent photos there, I've had a look at your photostream too and there are some great pictures there too. I understand your ebay glass addiction, I just hope that it does not conflict with my own ;-) Richard

02-13-2009, 04:00 PM	#639
Trojan_Llama Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisbech, The Fens, UK Posts: 111	Love that wide photo Rense - got to try something like that one day! Thanks Richard, Tom, and jsherman for the comments - I have so much to learn from tou people. Don't worry Richard - I've got my 28mm now and I've burnt out LBA on Ebay for a while One more from last night before the snow thawed. The 50mm closed all the way down to catch those starlights from street lamps:

02-13-2009, 05:13 PM	#640
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Originally posted by Trojan_Llama This ^ is an excellent photo! Nice work, Trojan. Mike

02-13-2009, 06:37 PM	#641
Trojan_Llama Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisbech, The Fens, UK Posts: 111	Thanks Mike!

02-14-2009, 12:49 PM	#642
pentagor Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 495	It was a beautiful day at the coast side. SMC-M 135/3.5:

02-14-2009, 05:37 PM	#643
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by Trojan_Llama Love that wide photo Rense - got to try something like that one day! Thanks Richard, Tom, and jsherman for the comments - I have so much to learn from tou people. Don't worry Richard - I've got my 28mm now and I've burnt out LBA on Ebay for a while One more from last night before the snow thawed. The 50mm closed all the way down to catch those starlights from street lamps: May I compliment you on your photos -- they are very nice. In addition, let me compliment you on your weight loss (41 lbs. is a lot!), and on Wolfy. That is one gorgeous husky! both of my sons have an Akita, (Kado and Keanu), and they are great pets -- except for the shedding.

02-16-2009, 02:26 PM	#645
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Trojan, I just love your streetlanternstarshot! Could you explain a little more about how you made this particular one? Was it totally dark? How long exposure? R