The M Club!

Dewman · 11-04-2014, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by Piotrek K

Until now I was mainly a lurker in this Club, but I love my M lenses, those tiny especially. Some examples below.

M40 as infrared and “normal” lens (both on K100D)

Very nice, indeed! They both exhibit the quality I spoke of.... the quality of sharpness that's hard to define, but "different" than other lenses. I love them.... and simply MUST use them more. They provide images that other lenses just can't seem to duplicate. I need something in a mid-range focal length. My lens collection jumps from a f:1.4, 50mm to a f:2.5, 135mm with nothing in between. Any suggestions?

And.... no need to be a "lurker," Piotrek.... we're all pretty much harmless. A little off-the-beaten-path at times, but for the most part, a good bunch of like-minded individuals. I really like the infrared photo. That's something I've never tried before. Maybe you could offer a short tutorial?

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 09:46 AM ----------

Originally posted by PabloFP

Crossposted from the 50mm club.

Ah.... very nice, Pablo! I love children. Their innocence is so precious. Is this your daughter? This is a photo that will be viewed and spoken of for decades to come. A wonderful capture, my friend.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

Piotrek K · 11-04-2014, 10:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dewman

(...)

And.... no need to be a "lurker," Piotrek.... we're all pretty much harmless. A little off-the-beaten-path at times, but for the most part, a good bunch of like-minded individuals. I really like the infrared photo. That's something I've never tried before. Maybe you could offer a short tutorial?

Thanks for the kind words. K100D and other old 6MP Pentaxes seems to be the best for this. You do not need to modify camera in any way, but you need IR filter (I use one from Hoya). M 50/1,7 and M 40/2,8 are really good for this type of photography (and 49 mm filters are much cheaper then the others). Then you need to set the WB manually on grass/foliage and thats'all.

Some other photos could be found in K100D thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/234878-appreciate-k100d-15.html

Na Horuk · 11-04-2014, 10:58 AM

One more with the M 28mm f2.8. Maybe the processing a bit cliche

selective colour fish

Dewman · 11-04-2014, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

One more with the M 28mm f2.8. Maybe the processing a bit cliche

selective colour fish

I just discovered the "selective color" option on my new K50. I'll have to give it a whirl soon.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

Piotrek K · 11-04-2014, 03:34 PM

SMC Pentax M 135/3,5 - IIRC wide open

Piotrek K · 11-04-2014, 05:28 PM

And another one - this time M28 at f11.

**Mikesul** · 11-04-2014, 07:51 PM

First of two of Kingbird with the M*300 and K3

Attached Images

eddie1960 · 11-04-2014, 07:56 PM

Very nice how is the fringing on the M?

Jean Poitiers · 11-05-2014, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

One more with the M 28mm f2.8. Maybe the processing a bit cliche ...

I like it, Na ... every once and a while is nice. TFS, J

**Mikesul** · 11-05-2014, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

Very nice how is the fringing on the M?

Stopped down it is usually well controlled but Lightroom does a good job when it is not.

cxdoo · 11-05-2014, 05:50 AM

Here's another M50/1.7 I was particularly proud at that (early) time with this lens as I managed to get it (somewhat

) in focus and not freak out with metering/focus/tracking. Meanwhile I discovered CIF so it gets (again somewhat) easier.

micromacro · 11-05-2014, 04:07 PM - **3 Likes**

M100mm f4 macro

MarkJerling · 11-05-2014, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

M100mm f4 macro

Nice shot!

**paulh** · 11-05-2014, 07:36 PM - **1 Like**

Some fabulous images from the M's here lately - keep 'em coming!

M75-150/4 on an *ist D - I've really come to appreciate this old zoom...
Mesquite tree by the lake:

micromacro · 11-05-2014, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Nice shot!

Thanks!

---------- Post added 11-05-14 at 08:13 PM ----------

Originally posted by paulh

Some fabulous images from the M's here lately - keep 'em coming! M75-150/4 on an *ist D - I've really come to appreciate this old zoom...

Because of your picture I checked image samples for that lens, it's so "3D". Better than my Vivitar 135mm f3.5. One more lens in "I want it now!"

list.
So far I own only one M lens 100mm f4, it's great, with creamy bokeh, sharp macro and close ups, but ordinary good for distant shoots, imo. Yours is special.

11-04-2014, 07:51 PM	#4687
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	*Western King Bird (?) Feeding M300** First of two of Kingbird with the M*300 and K3 Attached Images

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11-04-2014, 09:44 AM	#4681
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by Piotrek K Until now I was mainly a lurker in this Club, but I love my M lenses, those tiny especially. Some examples below. M40 as infrared and “normal” lens (both on K100D) Very nice, indeed! They both exhibit the quality I spoke of.... the quality of sharpness that's hard to define, but "different" than other lenses. I love them.... and simply MUST use them more. They provide images that other lenses just can't seem to duplicate. I need something in a mid-range focal length. My lens collection jumps from a f:1.4, 50mm to a f:2.5, 135mm with nothing in between. Any suggestions? And.... no need to be a "lurker," Piotrek.... we're all pretty much harmless. A little off-the-beaten-path at times, but for the most part, a good bunch of like-minded individuals. I really like the infrared photo. That's something I've never tried before. Maybe you could offer a short tutorial? Dewman SW Idaho, USA ---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 09:46 AM ---------- Originally posted by PabloFP Crossposted from the 50mm club. Ah.... very nice, Pablo! I love children. Their innocence is so precious. Is this your daughter? This is a photo that will be viewed and spoken of for decades to come. A wonderful capture, my friend. Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-04-2014, 10:38 AM - 1 Like	#4682
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Originally posted by Dewman (...) And.... no need to be a "lurker," Piotrek.... we're all pretty much harmless. A little off-the-beaten-path at times, but for the most part, a good bunch of like-minded individuals. I really like the infrared photo. That's something I've never tried before. Maybe you could offer a short tutorial? Thanks for the kind words. K100D and other old 6MP Pentaxes seems to be the best for this. You do not need to modify camera in any way, but you need IR filter (I use one from Hoya). M 50/1,7 and M 40/2,8 are really good for this type of photography (and 49 mm filters are much cheaper then the others). Then you need to set the WB manually on grass/foliage and thats'all. Some other photos could be found in K100D thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/234878-appreciate-k100d-15.html

11-04-2014, 10:58 AM	#4683
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	One more with the M 28mm f2.8. Maybe the processing a bit cliche selective colour fish

11-04-2014, 11:38 AM	#4684
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by Na Horuk One more with the M 28mm f2.8. Maybe the processing a bit cliche selective colour fish I just discovered the "selective color" option on my new K50. I'll have to give it a whirl soon. Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-04-2014, 03:34 PM	#4685
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	SMC Pentax M 135/3,5 - IIRC wide open

11-04-2014, 05:28 PM	#4686
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	And another one - this time M28 at f11.

11-04-2014, 07:56 PM	#4688
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Very nice how is the fringing on the M?

11-05-2014, 01:42 AM	#4689
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Na Horuk One more with the M 28mm f2.8. Maybe the processing a bit cliche ... I like it, Na ... every once and a while is nice. TFS, J

11-05-2014, 05:40 AM	#4690
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by eddie1960 Very nice how is the fringing on the M? Stopped down it is usually well controlled but Lightroom does a good job when it is not.

11-05-2014, 05:50 AM	#4691
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	Here's another M50/1.7 I was particularly proud at that (early) time with this lens as I managed to get it (somewhat ) in focus and not freak out with metering/focus/tracking. Meanwhile I discovered CIF so it gets (again somewhat) easier.

11-05-2014, 04:07 PM - 3 Likes	#4692
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	M100mm f4 macro

11-05-2014, 06:36 PM	#4693
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by micromacro M100mm f4 macro Nice shot!

11-05-2014, 07:36 PM - 1 Like	#4694
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Some fabulous images from the M's here lately - keep 'em coming! M75-150/4 on an *ist D - I've really come to appreciate this old zoom... Mesquite tree by the lake:

11-05-2014, 08:02 PM	#4695
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by MarkJerling Nice shot! Thanks! ---------- Post added 11-05-14 at 08:13 PM ---------- Originally posted by paulh Some fabulous images from the M's here lately - keep 'em coming! M75-150/4 on an *ist D - I've really come to appreciate this old zoom... Because of your picture I checked image samples for that lens, it's so "3D". Better than my Vivitar 135mm f3.5. One more lens in "I want it now!" list. So far I own only one M lens 100mm f4, it's great, with creamy bokeh, sharp macro and close ups, but ordinary good for distant shoots, imo. Yours is special.