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womble · 04-29-2015, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by Pixel-8

Creation - check some of my earlier posts including both photos earlier in this forum and under "sold" items and you will see some photos from the K35/3.5 that may change your mind. Also some from the K20/4 (not selling it, ever).

I've got a few K series lenses but not the 18mm or 20mm. I don't use the 15 much, it is a bit unwieldy on digital and I have the 12-24. The 17mm fisheye gets used on film. I might use the 85mm for next months Single in... challenge.

Cheers, K.

Driline · 04-30-2015, 11:10 AM - **1 Like**

My first K lens just purchased this week. K 200 2.5 It's been fun using manual controls again. Makes you feel like you're actually doing something

CreationBear · 04-30-2015, 12:34 PM

Very cool...I don't really "need" my K135 2.5's big brother, but it's a lens that is has been on my radar for a while. It looks as if you gave it a pretty good "fringing" test on the frieze as well--a characteristic my lens has, but one that I'm happy to put up with.

Driline · 04-30-2015, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by CreationBear

Very cool...I don't really "need" my K135 2.5's big brother, but it's a lens that is has been on my radar for a while. It looks as if you gave it a pretty good "fringing" test on the frieze as well--a characteristic my lens has, but one that I'm happy to put up with.

Yea, I don't think fringing is much of a Problem on this lens. At least it doesn't bother me. I gave $224 for it from KEH. They have one in EX+ condition for $538. I'm very happy with this copy. Looks sharp to me, and bokeh is very pleasing. The real test for this lens is when I take it inside a school gymnasium with all those high intensity vapor lights.

Driline · 04-30-2015, 04:09 PM

Another shot with the K 200 2.5 Really liking how sharp this lens is....

CreationBear · 04-30-2015, 04:38 PM

I think you definitely got your money's worth from KEH...

I suppose if I were a pro who just had to get the shot no matter what, I'd need various "*" lenses in my bag, but for "civilian" use, a lot of the K's seem as good as it gets.

Driline · 04-30-2015, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by CreationBear

I think you definitely got your money's worth from KEH...

Thats for sure. I wanted a prime 200mm lens but wasn't ready to pay $700-$900 for a nice used one. I was looking at the A* 200 and the DA*200. This K 200 popped up from KEH so I thought what the heck I'll try it out. I had 14 days to decide. It only took me one day

**mattt** · 04-30-2015, 05:24 PM

SMC Pentax 24mm f2.8 on Ektar 100 with CPL... I think its stopped down to ~ f11 here

noelpolar · 04-30-2015, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by Driline

My first K lens just purchased this week. K 200 2.5 It's been fun using manual controls again. Makes you feel like you're actually doing something

Welcome Grass-hoper….

Nice shots.

K85 1.8 with Raynox 150…have mailed the lens to DCshooter to have it made pretty.

Broccoli

Broccoli Flower.jpg by Noelpolar, on Flickr

I'm onto shooting with my K50 1.2 each day in May now for the "Single in" challenge….so expect some 50 shots!

If it goes well it will be sent then to DCshooter to be made pretty as well.

Driline · 04-30-2015, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Welcome Grass-hoper….

I search for wisdom and Pentax Happiness oh great and wise one.

Geez, what lens don't you own

noelpolar · 04-30-2015, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by Driline

I search for wisdom and Pentax Happiness oh great and wise one.

Geez, what lens don't you own

I never put what lenses I own in writting..... much safer that way.....(from the wife mostly)

Your task now Grass-Hopper..... is to try a HD TC 1.4 on your F*300 and report back....

Pixel-8 · 05-02-2015, 12:38 PM

Those are some of the best shots I have seen from the K 200/2.5. Great color and contrast for a 200mm lens.

Driline · 05-02-2015, 12:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

Your task now Grass-Hopper..... is to try a HD TC 1.4 on your F*300 and report back...

Yessssirr....Senior Officer Polar. Private First Class Grasshopper is on the job.

---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 02:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by Pixel-8

Those are some of the best shots I have seen from the K 200/2.5. Great color and contrast for a 200mm lens.

Here's a couple of photo's I cross posted for an indoor school event. So far I'm liking what I see.....

CreationBear · 05-02-2015, 12:50 PM - **2 Likes**

I've been trying to work out my own version of hoops-on-toast and noelpolar's "K tele + close-up filter" combination, in this case a K135 2.5 and Canon 500D:

As you might expect, it fringes a bit with backlit subjects, but softer light seems to suit it.

womble · 05-03-2015, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by CreationBear

Very cool...I don't really "need" my K135 2.5's big brother, but it's a lens that is has been on my radar for a while. It looks as if you gave it a pretty good "fringing" test on the frieze as well--a characteristic my lens has, but one that I'm happy to put up with.

Mine too. I have the 200/4 but don't use it much as I find I get nicer results with the M200. One day I'll find a reasonably priced 200/2.5. Patience is a virtue and all that...

04-30-2015, 05:40 PM	#2244
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Driline My first K lens just purchased this week. K 200 2.5 It's been fun using manual controls again. Makes you feel like you're actually doing something Welcome Grass-hoper…. Nice shots. K85 1.8 with Raynox 150…have mailed the lens to DCshooter to have it made pretty. Broccoli Broccoli Flower.jpg by Noelpolar, on Flickr I'm onto shooting with my K50 1.2 each day in May now for the "Single in" challenge….so expect some 50 shots! If it goes well it will be sent then to DCshooter to be made pretty as well. Last edited by noelpolar; 04-30-2015 at 05:47 PM.

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04-29-2015, 10:23 AM	#2236
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Pixel-8 Creation - check some of my earlier posts including both photos earlier in this forum and under "sold" items and you will see some photos from the K35/3.5 that may change your mind. Also some from the K20/4 (not selling it, ever). I've got a few K series lenses but not the 18mm or 20mm. I don't use the 15 much, it is a bit unwieldy on digital and I have the 12-24. The 17mm fisheye gets used on film. I might use the 85mm for next months Single in... challenge. Cheers, K.

04-30-2015, 11:10 AM - 1 Like	#2237
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,706	My first K lens just purchased this week. K 200 2.5 It's been fun using manual controls again. Makes you feel like you're actually doing something

04-30-2015, 12:34 PM	#2238
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	Very cool...I don't really "need" my K135 2.5's big brother, but it's a lens that is has been on my radar for a while. It looks as if you gave it a pretty good "fringing" test on the frieze as well--a characteristic my lens has, but one that I'm happy to put up with.

04-30-2015, 01:17 PM	#2239
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,706	Originally posted by CreationBear Very cool...I don't really "need" my K135 2.5's big brother, but it's a lens that is has been on my radar for a while. It looks as if you gave it a pretty good "fringing" test on the frieze as well--a characteristic my lens has, but one that I'm happy to put up with. Yea, I don't think fringing is much of a Problem on this lens. At least it doesn't bother me. I gave $224 for it from KEH. They have one in EX+ condition for $538. I'm very happy with this copy. Looks sharp to me, and bokeh is very pleasing. The real test for this lens is when I take it inside a school gymnasium with all those high intensity vapor lights.

04-30-2015, 04:09 PM	#2240
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,706	Another shot with the K 200 2.5 Really liking how sharp this lens is....

04-30-2015, 04:38 PM	#2241
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	I think you definitely got your money's worth from KEH... I suppose if I were a pro who just had to get the shot no matter what, I'd need various "*" lenses in my bag, but for "civilian" use, a lot of the K's seem as good as it gets.

04-30-2015, 05:14 PM	#2242
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,706	Originally posted by CreationBear I think you definitely got your money's worth from KEH... Thats for sure. I wanted a prime 200mm lens but wasn't ready to pay $700-$900 for a nice used one. I was looking at the A* 200 and the DA*200. This K 200 popped up from KEH so I thought what the heck I'll try it out. I had 14 days to decide. It only took me one day

04-30-2015, 05:24 PM	#2243
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	SMC Pentax 24mm f2.8 on Ektar 100 with CPL... I think its stopped down to ~ f11 here

04-30-2015, 06:53 PM	#2245
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,706	Originally posted by noelpolar Welcome Grass-hoper…. I search for wisdom and Pentax Happiness oh great and wise one. Geez, what lens don't you own

04-30-2015, 07:29 PM	#2246
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Driline I search for wisdom and Pentax Happiness oh great and wise one. Geez, what lens don't you own I never put what lenses I own in writting..... much safer that way.....(from the wife mostly) Your task now Grass-Hopper..... is to try a HD TC 1.4 on your F*300 and report back....

05-02-2015, 12:38 PM	#2247
Pixel-8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 265	Those are some of the best shots I have seen from the K 200/2.5. Great color and contrast for a 200mm lens.

05-02-2015, 12:47 PM - 1 Like	#2248
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,706	Originally posted by noelpolar Your task now Grass-Hopper..... is to try a HD TC 1.4 on your F*300 and report back... Yessssirr....Senior Officer Polar. Private First Class Grasshopper is on the job. ---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 02:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by Pixel-8 Those are some of the best shots I have seen from the K 200/2.5. Great color and contrast for a 200mm lens. Here's a couple of photo's I cross posted for an indoor school event. So far I'm liking what I see.....

05-02-2015, 12:50 PM - 2 Likes	#2249
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	I've been trying to work out my own version of hoops-on-toast and noelpolar's "K tele + close-up filter" combination, in this case a K135 2.5 and Canon 500D: As you might expect, it fringes a bit with backlit subjects, but softer light seems to suit it.

05-03-2015, 01:27 AM	#2250
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by CreationBear Very cool...I don't really "need" my K135 2.5's big brother, but it's a lens that is has been on my radar for a while. It looks as if you gave it a pretty good "fringing" test on the frieze as well--a characteristic my lens has, but one that I'm happy to put up with. Mine too. I have the 200/4 but don't use it much as I find I get nicer results with the M200. One day I'll find a reasonably priced 200/2.5. Patience is a virtue and all that...

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