The M Club!

Laurentiu Cristofor · 07-27-2011, 11:51 PM

This is the only M lens I'll keep.

@f/8:

@f/2.8:

abacus07 · 07-28-2011, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

This is the only M lens I'll keep.

I like my M28/50f2/135 for travel/backpacking. Light and replaceable (100USD combined) if something happens. And the pictures are still excellent. What I like about the M's is the low cost and small size. However I prefer the usability of the A's and the feel/history of the takumars. But I'll probably take more pictures with the M's than any other set.

Here is a picture of the same bridge from page 179.

sany · 07-28-2011, 04:11 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Nice Sany, especially like bloom.<br />
<br />
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<br />
thanks jay, I am top of the world.

sany · 07-28-2011, 08:17 AM

I liked the cream that this lens is making, this was really a harsh condition - too much contrast but luckily got away with this.

sany · 07-28-2011, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by abacus07

I like my M28/50f2/135 for travel/backpacking. Light and replaceable (100USD combined) if something happens. And the pictures are still excellent. What I like about the M's is the low cost and small size. However I prefer the usability of the A's and the feel/history of the takumars. But I'll probably take more pictures with the M's than any other set.

Here is a picture of the same bridge from page 179.

Beautiful, what was the shutterspeed on this (and was this handheld? I presume no).

Good luck!
S

abacus07 · 07-28-2011, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by sany

Beautiful, what was the shutterspeed on this (and was this handheld? I presume no).

Good luck!
S

Thanks

0.60 seconds probably around f8 while on a handrail.

repaap · 07-28-2011, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

This is the only M lens I'll keep.

@f/8:

@f/2.8:

These are actually on of first puctures I have seen taken with M 40. It seems to be quite under rated for what it is capable. Maybe one uses it makes here something

jsherman999 · 07-28-2011, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

This is the only M lens I'll keep.

Very nice!

.

Laurentiu Cristofor · 07-28-2011, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by abacus07

What I like about the M's is the low cost and small size.

If you will look for them these days, you might find that they are not so cheap anymore.

I find that I can get equivalent M42 lenses for their price or under and I can use those in Av mode. The M lenses that I tried, including the M40, were all suffering from purple fringing/blooming in certain lighting situations. The small size is great but also leads to tradeoffs - the 135 had the longest minimum focusing distance of all 135mm lenses I tried - not very convenient. And of course, once you go for other focal lengths than the classic triplet of 28/50/135, prices climb quickly.

Originally posted by repaap

These are actually on of first puctures I have seen taken with M 40. It seems to be quite under rated for what it is capable. Maybe one uses it makes here something

It's a great lens. I think it's underrated because its price climbed faster than other lenses because of the pancake novelty and also because the 40mm FL is not that appealing and f/2.8 is not that fast. So people would rather go for a much less expensive 50/1.7 than for such a choice. But otherwise it is a very nice lens, it is sharp wide open, and I like its rendering wide open too - it almost makes me wonder if I missed something on the other K/M lenses I had (M28, M135, K200).

Here are a couple more samples. The first one is my favorite shot from this lens - it's taken the first day I used it.

@f/2.8:

@f/8:

Originally posted by jsherman999

Very nice!

Thanks!

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-30-2011, 09:32 PM

This moth appeared on our deck, and stayed all day. It is very lethargic. I checked just before sunset, and it was still there in a slightly different position. If anyone has an idea of what it is, I would appreciate it.

ISO 400, 1/125 @ f/11. I include a shot of Claire, who has basically taken over my sensor scope, but allows me to use it when absolutely necessary, taking a close look. This will give you an idea of the size of it. The wings cover a pinkish background to the eye spot. A bit of the colour shows here, above and to the right of the spot. We were reluctant to poke it too much for fear of damaging the insect.

Mr. B · 07-31-2011, 12:44 AM

M50/1.7 on K10D, this shot it a few months old.

molnaatt · 07-31-2011, 05:15 AM

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mika. · 08-01-2011, 03:47 PM

Hi guys,
I've just created the following Flickr photo groups:

SMC Pentax-A series lens club
SMC Pentax-K series lens club
SMC Pentax-M series lens club

Please join and add your photos to the relevant photo clubs.

Thanks,
mika.

subidoc · 08-02-2011, 06:53 PM

Bath time is bubble time...

Lighting in the bathroom wasn't the best. Thanks to the f1.7, i could capture the fun factor for her.

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-02-2011, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by subidoc

Bath time is bubble time...

Lighting in the bathroom wasn't the best. Thanks to the f1.7, i could capture the fun factor for her.

Happy times indeed.

07-27-2011, 11:51 PM	#2701
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	M40/2.8 This is the only M lens I'll keep. @f/8: @f/2.8:

07-28-2011, 08:17 AM	#2704
sany Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 448	M85 f/2 I liked the cream that this lens is making, this was really a harsh condition - too much contrast but luckily got away with this.

08-01-2011, 03:47 PM	#2713
mika. Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 161	Flickr photo groups Hi guys, I've just created the following Flickr photo groups: SMC Pentax-A series lens club SMC Pentax-K series lens club SMC Pentax-M series lens club Please join and add your photos to the relevant photo clubs. Thanks, mika.

08-02-2011, 06:53 PM	#2714
subidoc Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Somewhere near the middle... Posts: 325	My M50/1.7 Bath time is bubble time... Lighting in the bathroom wasn't the best. Thanks to the f1.7, i could capture the fun factor for her. Attached Images

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07-28-2011, 02:10 AM	#2702
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor This is the only M lens I'll keep. I like my M28/50f2/135 for travel/backpacking. Light and replaceable (100USD combined) if something happens. And the pictures are still excellent. What I like about the M's is the low cost and small size. However I prefer the usability of the A's and the feel/history of the takumars. But I'll probably take more pictures with the M's than any other set. Here is a picture of the same bridge from page 179.

07-28-2011, 04:11 AM	#2703
sany Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 448	Originally posted by jsherman999 Nice Sany, especially like bloom.<br /> <br /> . <br /> thanks jay, I am top of the world.

07-28-2011, 08:20 AM	#2705
sany Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 448	Originally posted by abacus07 I like my M28/50f2/135 for travel/backpacking. Light and replaceable (100USD combined) if something happens. And the pictures are still excellent. What I like about the M's is the low cost and small size. However I prefer the usability of the A's and the feel/history of the takumars. But I'll probably take more pictures with the M's than any other set. Here is a picture of the same bridge from page 179. Beautiful, what was the shutterspeed on this (and was this handheld? I presume no). Good luck! S

07-28-2011, 08:39 AM	#2706
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	Originally posted by sany Beautiful, what was the shutterspeed on this (and was this handheld? I presume no). Good luck! S Thanks 0.60 seconds probably around f8 while on a handrail.

07-28-2011, 10:26 AM	#2707
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor This is the only M lens I'll keep. @f/8: @f/2.8: These are actually on of first puctures I have seen taken with M 40. It seems to be quite under rated for what it is capable. Maybe one uses it makes here something

07-28-2011, 11:11 AM	#2708
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor This is the only M lens I'll keep. Very nice! .

07-28-2011, 04:53 PM	#2709
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Originally posted by abacus07 What I like about the M's is the low cost and small size. If you will look for them these days, you might find that they are not so cheap anymore. I find that I can get equivalent M42 lenses for their price or under and I can use those in Av mode. The M lenses that I tried, including the M40, were all suffering from purple fringing/blooming in certain lighting situations. The small size is great but also leads to tradeoffs - the 135 had the longest minimum focusing distance of all 135mm lenses I tried - not very convenient. And of course, once you go for other focal lengths than the classic triplet of 28/50/135, prices climb quickly. Originally posted by repaap These are actually on of first puctures I have seen taken with M 40. It seems to be quite under rated for what it is capable. Maybe one uses it makes here something It's a great lens. I think it's underrated because its price climbed faster than other lenses because of the pancake novelty and also because the 40mm FL is not that appealing and f/2.8 is not that fast. So people would rather go for a much less expensive 50/1.7 than for such a choice. But otherwise it is a very nice lens, it is sharp wide open, and I like its rendering wide open too - it almost makes me wonder if I missed something on the other K/M lenses I had (M28, M135, K200). Here are a couple more samples. The first one is my favorite shot from this lens - it's taken the first day I used it. @f/2.8: @f/8: Originally posted by jsherman999 Very nice! Thanks!

07-31-2011, 12:44 AM	#2711
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295	M50/1.7 on K10D, this shot it a few months old.

07-31-2011, 05:15 AM	#2712
molnaatt New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hungary / Csongrád Photos: Gallery Posts: 8	135mm f3.5

08-02-2011, 07:10 PM	#2715
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by subidoc Bath time is bubble time... Lighting in the bathroom wasn't the best. Thanks to the f1.7, i could capture the fun factor for her. Happy times indeed.