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**Fookus** · 01-16-2013, 10:34 AM - **3 Likes**

K28 F3.5

Dutch mill

saladin · 01-16-2013, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

I think you will like the K 24/2.8. As for K series LBA it afficts a lot of us.

Tom G

Yep, sure does

.

The 24mm / 2.8 just arrived. looks barely used. But it does have a flattened dent in the filter ring. as does my K 55mm actually. any hints on how to reverse this problem? I've seen the "timber jig and a piece of dowel to knock it out" technique, but I'm a bit dubious / scared, lol.

Anyway, my K lenses in the wild:

and a couple of preliminary snaps on the way home from work:

beachboy2 · 01-17-2013, 02:34 AM

I have used "piece of dowel" method to correct damage in transit done to a Tamron 300mm f2.8 lens. Worked well. Just steady but accurate taps. Four hands helps! Have lens sitting on soft wood or hard rubber (hence other two hands required!). Good luck
bb2

8540tomg · 01-17-2013, 08:41 AM

Love the K 24/ 2.8.

Ding in the ring or not still a fine lens.

Tom G.

**c.a.m** · 01-23-2013, 06:45 PM - **1 Like**

K28/3.5

Storm gathering over farmland in eastern Ontario.

- Craig

Mike Bokeh · 01-24-2013, 01:51 PM - **1 Like**

Here are two photos I took recently with my new K-01, and K55/1.8 lens. The K-01 with focus peaking and older Pentax lenses were made for each other. Notice how the K55 displays macro-like capability in the photo of the multitool.

8540tomg · 01-25-2013, 06:26 AM

Nice gear Mike.

Love the look, and build quality, of the old lenses.

Tom G

Mike Bokeh · 01-25-2013, 02:49 PM

Thanks, Tom.

Mike

Schmidlapper · 01-26-2013, 10:26 AM - **1 Like**

K24/2.8 @f11

@f4

SteveM · 01-29-2013, 08:26 PM

K135....2.5

Swift1 · 02-16-2013, 03:06 PM

Cross Posted from the K-01 forum.

Pentax K-01, SMC Pentax K 50/1.4

reeftool · 02-19-2013, 09:32 AM - **1 Like**

Motorcycle ice racing, shot with a K10D and K300/4 this past weekend.

Jonathan Mac · 02-24-2013, 01:56 AM

I thought I'd try a couple of wide-open shots with my K 50/1.4. I've had it for months now but have barely used it.

**baro-nite** · 02-24-2013, 06:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Fookus

K28 F3.5

Superb shot from a superb lens.

Originally posted by Swift1

Cross Posted from the K-01 forum.

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I thought I'd try a couple of wide-open shots with my K 50/1.4

Looking good. The K is probably my favorite of the Pentax 50/1.4 versions. Colors a bit warmer, and of course the solid build and focus.

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Love the K 24/ 2.8.

Yes indeed ...

Originally posted by Schmidlapper

K24/2.8 @f11

... and these show why. One of my favorite focal lengths on APS-C, and and all-around great lens. Unfortunately mine has diaphragm troubles, but fortunately I was able to acquire the A version which I like just as well.

Here's one from the K30/2.8, three bracketed exposures combined "by hand":

Bald Cypress

SteveM · 02-25-2013, 01:09 AM

What a terrific shot .....contrast and line.....with the light coming directly from the left.......very nice.

01-16-2013, 11:49 PM	#1577
saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	Originally posted by 8540tomg I think you will like the K 24/2.8. As for K series LBA it afficts a lot of us. Tom G Yep, sure does . The 24mm / 2.8 just arrived. looks barely used. But it does have a flattened dent in the filter ring. as does my K 55mm actually. any hints on how to reverse this problem? I've seen the "timber jig and a piece of dowel to knock it out" technique, but I'm a bit dubious / scared, lol. Anyway, my K lenses in the wild: and a couple of preliminary snaps on the way home from work: Last edited by saladin; 01-16-2013 at 11:59 PM.

01-24-2013, 01:51 PM - 1 Like	#1581
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Here are two photos I took recently with my new K-01, and K55/1.8 lens. The K-01 with focus peaking and older Pentax lenses were made for each other. Notice how the K55 displays macro-like capability in the photo of the multitool. Last edited by Mike Bokeh; 06-25-2013 at 10:42 PM.

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baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by Fookus K28 F3.5 Superb shot from a superb lens. Originally posted by Swift1 Cross Posted from the K-01 forum. Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I thought I'd try a couple of wide-open shots with my K 50/1.4 Looking good. The K is probably my favorite of the Pentax 50/1.4 versions. Colors a bit warmer, and of course the solid build and focus. Originally posted by 8540tomg Love the K 24/ 2.8. Yes indeed ... Originally posted by Schmidlapper K24/2.8 @f11 ... and these show why. One of my favorite focal lengths on APS-C, and and all-around great lens. Unfortunately mine has diaphragm troubles, but fortunately I was able to acquire the A version which I like just as well. Here's one from the K30/2.8, three bracketed exposures combined "by hand": Bald Cypress

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