The M Club!

Jorgario · 05-11-2015, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by womble

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Quote That second one is really good. I agree! Very nice. K.

Thanks, to both of you, guys !!

Jorgario · 05-12-2015, 08:04 AM - **5 Likes**

Well, well, well, I just finished developping all pictures I shoot during my last january vacation and here are the last, shooted with M28 / 2.8:

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-12-2015, 09:56 AM

The first and third are really nice.

r0ckstarr · 05-12-2015, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by Jorgario

Well, well, well, I just finished developping all pictures I shoot during my last january vacation

Time to take another vacation.

Jorgario · 05-12-2015, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

The first and third are really nice.

Thanks wtlwdwgn !

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Time to take another vacation.

God must hear you, cause I am on the most hard period of work ...

But in a two month ... the situation will be different !!! Thanks for your comment

utak · 05-13-2015, 10:56 AM - **6 Likes**

Down the side of the Louvre, by a M35/2.8. Totally trust this lens, to take on trips to great places.

Dewman · 05-14-2015, 10:09 AM

Earlier this spring, I bought a very nice 100mm f:2.8 lens, but have yet to find the time to give it a thorough "day in the field" test. What is your opinion of this lens? Many, MANY years ago, I had a 105mm M-42 lens and it was superb! I'm hoping the 100 is as good.

Pixel-8 · 05-14-2015, 10:44 AM

I think the difference is that the m100/2.8 has more contrast and is a bit sharper wide open to around f4.0. The takumar 105s (especially the super taks and the preset 105/2.8) have better bokeh because more/rounder aperture blades. The m100/2.8 has a very punchy color rendition and controls flare really well, whereas the super taks have a toned down color palette and flare more in backlight. My faves, in order, are the preset 105/2.8 (black barrel) then a very old copy of the super tak 105/2.8, followed by the m100/2.8. I wish the latter had more aperture blades. I do prefer m100/2.8 to the smct 105/2.8 and the K105/2.8 which is overrated and also suffers from poor bokeh.

tomtor · 05-14-2015, 01:41 PM - **3 Likes**

This combo really does great. All at f5.6 (f9.5)

**c.a.m** · 05-14-2015, 02:27 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Dewman

Earlier this spring, I bought a very nice 100mm f:2.8 lens, but have yet to find the time to give it a thorough "day in the field" test. What is your opinion of this lens?

The M 100/2.8 is a fine lens. It's lightweight, easy to carry, and exhibits plenty of sharpness and character. I've been delighted with my copy.

- Craig

K5_17177_Surprise Encounter by c.a.m_1, on Flickr

Cuthbert · 05-14-2015, 02:38 PM

I can't see any M200 f4 shots in the last pages, here there are a pair of mine taken with my K2DMD and Portra160:

Not a super sharp lens, but decent and as big as a small 135 mm:

This is one of the coolest pics I've ever taken, please appreciate the bokeh at f4:

Dewman · 05-14-2015, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by utak

Down the side of the Louvre, by a M35/2.8. Totally trust this lens, to take on trips to great places.

Very nice capture. It lends itself to B& W well. The composition and lighting are both excellent.

I too have this lens, but alas, I have yet to give it a chance to show it's merits. So many lenses, so little time!

utak · 05-14-2015, 11:30 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Dewman

Very nice capture. It lends itself to B& W well. The composition and lighting are both excellent. I too have this lens, but alas, I have yet to give it a chance to show it's merits. So many lenses, so little time!

Thank you!

It's interesting to read the M35/2.8's relatively low rating here on the Forum reviews: 8.16, compared to the A35/2.8's very respectable 9.20. Even though the two lenses appear to have similar optical designs.

I don't know what your experience is, but I find the lens sharp at infinity, with good rendering and colours - and I don't hesitate to use it as my main walk-around lens, despite owning the DA35 Limited, for example. So to me its one of the more under-valued MF lenses.

Having praised its sharpness and colours, here is one of my personal favourites of the many M35/2.8 photos I took in and around Paris recently - at Versailles:

Dewman · 05-15-2015, 12:51 AM

I have learned to take the reviews with a very large grain of salt. Quite often, the overall scores are skewed by someone with an axe to grind - a bad experience with poor copy of the particular lens - and it reflects poorly on the overall rating of the lens. I own several lenses which have proven themselves time and again, only to be rated rather poorly. As the old adage goes, "The proof is in the eating of the pudding."

I like the silhouette image. Very nice work. I envy you and your travels.

womble · 05-15-2015, 01:18 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Dewman

Earlier this spring, I bought a very nice 100mm f:2.8 lens, but have yet to find the time to give it a thorough "day in the field" test. What is your opinion of this lens? Many, MANY years ago, I had a 105mm M-42 lens and it was superb! I'm hoping the 100 is as good.

It is a lovely lens. I used it quite a bit on film and digital. I prefer the metal Takumar lens hood though rather than the "correct" plastic clip on one which I find gets knocked off too easily.

Spider web par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

M100/2.8 on Kodak Ektar 100.

Best, K.

05-14-2015, 10:09 AM	#5167
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8? Earlier this spring, I bought a very nice 100mm f:2.8 lens, but have yet to find the time to give it a thorough "day in the field" test. What is your opinion of this lens? Many, MANY years ago, I had a 105mm M-42 lens and it was superb! I'm hoping the 100 is as good.

05-14-2015, 01:41 PM - 3 Likes	#5169
tomtor Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 382	m135/3.5 with AF1.7x converter This combo really does great. All at f5.6 (f9.5)

05-14-2015, 11:30 PM - 2 Likes	#5173
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Originally posted by Dewman Very nice capture. It lends itself to B& W well. The composition and lighting are both excellent. I too have this lens, but alas, I have yet to give it a chance to show it's merits. So many lenses, so little time! Thank you! It's interesting to read the M35/2.8's relatively low rating here on the Forum reviews: 8.16, compared to the A35/2.8's very respectable 9.20. Even though the two lenses appear to have similar optical designs. I don't know what your experience is, but I find the lens sharp at infinity, with good rendering and colours - and I don't hesitate to use it as my main walk-around lens, despite owning the DA35 Limited, for example. So to me its one of the more under-valued MF lenses. Having praised its sharpness and colours, here is one of my personal favourites of the many M35/2.8 photos I took in and around Paris recently - at Versailles: Last edited by utak; 05-15-2015 at 06:30 AM. Reason: reduced photo size

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05-11-2015, 03:15 PM	#5161
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Originally posted by womble Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Quote That second one is really good. I agree! Very nice. K. Thanks, to both of you, guys !!

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Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Well, well, well, I just finished developping all pictures I shoot during my last january vacation and here are the last, shooted with M28 / 2.8:

05-12-2015, 09:56 AM	#5163
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	The first and third are really nice.

05-12-2015, 11:09 AM	#5164
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Jorgario Well, well, well, I just finished developping all pictures I shoot during my last january vacation Time to take another vacation.

05-12-2015, 04:46 PM	#5165
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn The first and third are really nice. Thanks wtlwdwgn ! Originally posted by r0ckstarr Time to take another vacation. God must hear you, cause I am on the most hard period of work ... But in a two month ... the situation will be different !!! Thanks for your comment

05-13-2015, 10:56 AM - 6 Likes	#5166
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Down the side of the Louvre, by a M35/2.8. Totally trust this lens, to take on trips to great places.

05-14-2015, 10:44 AM	#5168
Pixel-8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 265	I think the difference is that the m100/2.8 has more contrast and is a bit sharper wide open to around f4.0. The takumar 105s (especially the super taks and the preset 105/2.8) have better bokeh because more/rounder aperture blades. The m100/2.8 has a very punchy color rendition and controls flare really well, whereas the super taks have a toned down color palette and flare more in backlight. My faves, in order, are the preset 105/2.8 (black barrel) then a very old copy of the super tak 105/2.8, followed by the m100/2.8. I wish the latter had more aperture blades. I do prefer m100/2.8 to the smct 105/2.8 and the K105/2.8 which is overrated and also suffers from poor bokeh.

05-14-2015, 02:27 PM - 3 Likes	#5170
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Originally posted by Dewman Earlier this spring, I bought a very nice 100mm f:2.8 lens, but have yet to find the time to give it a thorough "day in the field" test. What is your opinion of this lens? The M 100/2.8 is a fine lens. It's lightweight, easy to carry, and exhibits plenty of sharpness and character. I've been delighted with my copy. - Craig K5_17177_Surprise Encounter by c.a.m_1, on Flickr

05-14-2015, 02:38 PM	#5171
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	I can't see any M200 f4 shots in the last pages, here there are a pair of mine taken with my K2DMD and Portra160: Not a super sharp lens, but decent and as big as a small 135 mm: This is one of the coolest pics I've ever taken, please appreciate the bokeh at f4:

05-14-2015, 06:16 PM	#5172
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by utak Down the side of the Louvre, by a M35/2.8. Totally trust this lens, to take on trips to great places. Very nice capture. It lends itself to B& W well. The composition and lighting are both excellent. I too have this lens, but alas, I have yet to give it a chance to show it's merits. So many lenses, so little time!

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05-15-2015, 12:51 AM	#5174
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	I have learned to take the reviews with a very large grain of salt. Quite often, the overall scores are skewed by someone with an axe to grind - a bad experience with poor copy of the particular lens - and it reflects poorly on the overall rating of the lens. I own several lenses which have proven themselves time and again, only to be rated rather poorly. As the old adage goes, "The proof is in the eating of the pudding." I like the silhouette image. Very nice work. I envy you and your travels.

05-15-2015, 01:18 AM - 3 Likes	#5175
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Dewman Earlier this spring, I bought a very nice 100mm f:2.8 lens, but have yet to find the time to give it a thorough "day in the field" test. What is your opinion of this lens? Many, MANY years ago, I had a 105mm M-42 lens and it was superb! I'm hoping the 100 is as good. It is a lovely lens. I used it quite a bit on film and digital. I prefer the metal Takumar lens hood though rather than the "correct" plastic clip on one which I find gets knocked off too easily. Spider web par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity M100/2.8 on Kodak Ektar 100. Best, K.