The M Club!

**djb47** · 03-20-2021, 08:56 AM - **11 Likes**

They're back. K30/M50mm macro

**paulh** · 03-22-2021, 09:15 AM - **4 Likes**

SMC-M28/2.8 on *ist D:

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-22-2021, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by paulh

SMC-M28/2.8 on *ist D:

I really miss salt water; I grew up on the shores of Boundary Bay on the Wet (sic) coast of Canada. My wife's lungs required us to move to a dryer climate, hence 3,800 ft above sea level in the Rocky Mountains.

**paulh** · 03-22-2021, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I really miss salt water; I grew up on the shores of Boundary Bay on the Wet (sic) coast of Canada. My wife's lungs required us to move to a dryer climate, hence 3,800 ft above sea level in the Rocky Mountains.

I'm a native landlubber, having grown up in Iowa, then spent many years on the plains of Texas. Now in coastal SoCal, I'm afforded all kinds of new and different photo ops! But there's something to be said about that Rocky Mountain High

edom31 · 03-22-2021, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by paulh

SMC-M28/2.8 on *ist D:

Ahh I see you're making this lovely lens shine!

How you find it, I reckon it has been a few months, right?

**paulh** · 03-22-2021, 08:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Ahh I see you're making this lovely lens shine!

How you find it, I reckon it has been a few months, right?

I had such low expectations for this lens. After seeing some nice results you were getting, I took a chance on one here in the Marketplace. (at a great price, I might add!) What a pleasant surprise! Oh, it's a keeper

edom31 · 03-23-2021, 04:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

I had such low expectations for this lens. After seeing some nice results you were getting, I took a chance on one here in the Marketplace. (at a great price, I might add!) What a pleasant surprise! Oh, it's a keeper

Very glad you're enjoying it. It is quite a sleeper. I reckon no one expects much from a 28mm without close focus or macro capabilities; but this little guy does his job and does it extremely well.

**iheiramo** · 03-23-2021, 05:39 AM - **1 Like**

Yes, M28/2.8 is handy wide angle. On APSC I preferred 35mm, but on FF 28 feels better.

Jonathan Mac · 03-23-2021, 06:51 AM - **5 Likes**

M 50mm f/1.7

White by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Park by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**paulh** · 03-23-2021, 09:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by iheiramo

Yes, M28/2.8 is handy wide angle. On APSC I preferred 35mm, but on FF 28 feels better.

It's my favorite FL on aps-c - so versatile. I do a lot of walkaround shooting, and prefer to carry just one lens most of the time. The 28 can do it all

Another random shot from the same day as my previous post - M28/2.8 on *ist D:

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-23-2021, 09:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

M 50mm f/1.7

White by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Park by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Very nice snap!

Originally posted by paulh

It's my favorite FL on aps-c - so versatile. I do a lot of walkaround shooting, and prefer to carry just one lens most of the time. The 28 can do it all

Another random shot from the same day as my previous post - M28/2.8 on *ist D:

On APS-C 28mm works out to the equivalent FOV as 36 on full 35 mm frame. On my film cameras a 3 lens kit for me was M 28/3.5, K 55/1.8, M 135/3.5

With the huge improvements in zoom lenses over the years, the only "normal" lens I have is the Takumar 55/1.8. The only other single focal lengths are the FA 100/28 macro and the M 4005.6. In parks when I might get damp unexpectedly I mount the DA*16-50/2.8. For scenic flexibility I prefer the DA 12-24/4. I accompany either with the trust DA 55-300 for a light, flexible kit. When I am unsure of what I want, I wear my LowePro with everything in it.

Jonathan Mac · 03-24-2021, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

On APS-C 28mm works out to the equivalent FOV as 36 on full 35 mm frame. On my film cameras a 3 lens kit for me was M 28/3.5, K 55/1.8, M 135/3.5

28mm on APS-C gives the same field of view as a 42mm lens would on FF. 24mm on APS-C gives the same field of view as a 36mm lens would on FF.

Wasp · 03-24-2021, 09:03 AM

SMC Pentax M 50mm f/1.4

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-24-2021, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by jonathan mac

28mm on aps-c gives the same field of view as a 42mm lens would on ff. 24mm on aps-c gives the same field of view as a 36mm lens would on ff.

oops!

Gary H Perth · 03-24-2021, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

On my film cameras a 3 lens kit for me was M 28/3.5, K 55/1.8, M 135/3.5

Everybody's kit, in those days before competent zooms that needed a wheelbarrow, not a Lowepro. My parents' Spotmatic had the three Takumar equivalents, admittedly the Tak 135 was bigger and heavier than the M135/3.5.

03-23-2021, 09:16 AM - 2 Likes	#8530
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by iheiramo Yes, M28/2.8 is handy wide angle. On APSC I preferred 35mm, but on FF 28 feels better. It's my favorite FL on aps-c - so versatile. I do a lot of walkaround shooting, and prefer to carry just one lens most of the time. The 28 can do it all Another random shot from the same day as my previous post - M28/2.8 on ist D: Last edited by paulh; 03-23-2021 at 09:31 AM.*

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Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by paulh SMC-M28/2.8 on *ist D: I really miss salt water; I grew up on the shores of Boundary Bay on the Wet (sic) coast of Canada. My wife's lungs required us to move to a dryer climate, hence 3,800 ft above sea level in the Rocky Mountains.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I really miss salt water; I grew up on the shores of Boundary Bay on the Wet (sic) coast of Canada. My wife's lungs required us to move to a dryer climate, hence 3,800 ft above sea level in the Rocky Mountains. I'm a native landlubber, having grown up in Iowa, then spent many years on the plains of Texas. Now in coastal SoCal, I'm afforded all kinds of new and different photo ops! But there's something to be said about that Rocky Mountain High

03-22-2021, 06:07 PM	#8525
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by paulh SMC-M28/2.8 on *ist D: Ahh I see you're making this lovely lens shine! How you find it, I reckon it has been a few months, right?

03-22-2021, 08:12 PM - 1 Like	#8526
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by edom31 Ahh I see you're making this lovely lens shine! How you find it, I reckon it has been a few months, right? I had such low expectations for this lens. After seeing some nice results you were getting, I took a chance on one here in the Marketplace. (at a great price, I might add!) What a pleasant surprise! Oh, it's a keeper

03-23-2021, 04:52 AM - 1 Like	#8527
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by paulh I had such low expectations for this lens. After seeing some nice results you were getting, I took a chance on one here in the Marketplace. (at a great price, I might add!) What a pleasant surprise! Oh, it's a keeper Very glad you're enjoying it. It is quite a sleeper. I reckon no one expects much from a 28mm without close focus or macro capabilities; but this little guy does his job and does it extremely well.

03-23-2021, 05:39 AM - 1 Like	#8528
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Yes, M28/2.8 is handy wide angle. On APSC I preferred 35mm, but on FF 28 feels better.

03-23-2021, 06:51 AM - 5 Likes	#8529
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	M 50mm f/1.7 White by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Park by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

03-23-2021, 09:56 AM - 1 Like	#8531
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac M 50mm f/1.7 White by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Park by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Very nice snap! Originally posted by paulh It's my favorite FL on aps-c - so versatile. I do a lot of walkaround shooting, and prefer to carry just one lens most of the time. The 28 can do it all Another random shot from the same day as my previous post - M28/2.8 on ist D: On APS-C 28mm works out to the equivalent FOV as 36 on full 35 mm frame. On my film cameras a 3 lens kit for me was M 28/3.5, K 55/1.8, M 135/3.5 With the huge improvements in zoom lenses over the years, the only "normal" lens I have is the Takumar 55/1.8. The only other single focal lengths are the FA 100/28 macro and the M 4005.6. In parks when I might get damp unexpectedly I mount the DA16-50/2.8. For scenic flexibility I prefer the DA 12-24/4. I accompany either with the trust DA 55-300 for a light, flexible kit. When I am unsure of what I want, I wear my LowePro with everything in it.

03-24-2021, 03:48 AM	#8532
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies On APS-C 28mm works out to the equivalent FOV as 36 on full 35 mm frame. On my film cameras a 3 lens kit for me was M 28/3.5, K 55/1.8, M 135/3.5 28mm on APS-C gives the same field of view as a 42mm lens would on FF. 24mm on APS-C gives the same field of view as a 36mm lens would on FF.

03-24-2021, 09:03 AM	#8533
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03-24-2021, 10:04 AM	#8534
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by jonathan mac 28mm on aps-c gives the same field of view as a 42mm lens would on ff. 24mm on aps-c gives the same field of view as a 36mm lens would on ff. oops!

03-24-2021, 10:59 PM	#8535
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies On my film cameras a 3 lens kit for me was M 28/3.5, K 55/1.8, M 135/3.5 Everybody's kit, in those days before competent zooms that needed a wheelbarrow, not a Lowepro. My parents' Spotmatic had the three Takumar equivalents, admittedly the Tak 135 was bigger and heavier than the M135/3.5.