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axl · 06-07-2009, 03:28 PM

here are some efforts from SMC 400/5.6:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/62606-waterbirds-regents-park.html

**gofour3** · 06-08-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

here are some efforts from SMC 400/5.6:

Nice shots, did you use a tripod or are you able to hand hold using a fast shutter speed?

I've only used my K400 on a tripod.

axl · 06-09-2009, 01:19 AM

those are all from tripod but I did succeede handholding that lens couple of time. Usualy I use in monopod though.
But honestly, the best shots (most of them) with that lens came from it being on the tripod.

regards

**robbiec** · 06-13-2009, 04:17 PM

Kenmare Bay, Kerry, Ireland
K24 f2.8 @ Infinity

Last edited by robbiec; 06-13-2009 at 04:36 PM.

7.62lew · 06-13-2009, 04:34 PM

I recently rejoined the K-Club with the 100MM F4 Macro (gave my last K-Lens (50/1.4) to a buddy, who had only shot zoom lenses

).

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/62520-macros-smc-k-100mm-f4.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/62453-offensive.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/63251-warned-flowers.html

jsherman999 · 06-13-2009, 08:18 PM

Robbie and 7.62lew, those are some really arresting images there, nice, nice job.

**dadipentak** · 06-14-2009, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Robbie and 7.62lew, those are some really arresting images there, nice, nice job.

I'll second that--wow! I especially like that B&W, Robbie and the 7.62 macros are outstanding.

**robbiec** · 06-14-2009, 08:03 AM

Thanks for the very generous comments guys. My kit is still out performing me though

but I am striving to get better and encouragement like that will always be appreciated.

Originally posted by dadipentak

I'll second that--wow! I especially like that B&W, Robbie and the 7.62 macros are outstanding.

8540tomg · 06-14-2009, 02:15 PM

Great stuff Robie and 7.62lew.

Went for a walk with my K 200/2.5 today. Came across a fledgling robin (I think), which had fallen into the pond. He had saved himself and struggled into the branches to dry off.

The rest, just a little flora I saw along the route.

Cheers

Tom G

7.62lew · 06-14-2009, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the kind comments guys. There is a K200mm F4 in the marketplace right now. Someone better buy it before I do....

**dadipentak** · 06-15-2009, 03:09 AM

You guys inspired me to take the 200mm f2.5 out today.

**gofour3** · 06-27-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

You guys inspired me to take the 200mm f2.5 out today.

Quote:

gofour3

Congrats on that K 200/2.5. Looking forward to some great shots from that puppy. So far I have found it ideally suited to sports and auditorium settings. Not bad for "ambush portraits" either. Tom G

I finally got some scans done from my first K200/2.5 outing. I was also using my new KX for the first time, before sending it off to Eric for a CLA. Film was Kodak Portra 400VC.

I used the K200/2.5 again yesterday and I must admit it’s one of the nicest Pentax lenses that I have used.

8540tomg · 06-27-2009, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

I used the K200/2.5 again yesterday and I must admit it’s one of the nicest Pentax lenses that I have used.

And the more you use it the more you will like it. Welcome to the K 200/2.5 club.

Tom G

**gofour3** · 06-30-2009, 08:59 AM

Here is a Pentax price list I got for January 23, 1978.

These are the MSRP in USD.

Note the K135-600/6.7 zoom costs more that K1000/8.0?

8540tomg · 06-30-2009, 09:32 AM

Interesting and thanks for posting this gofour3.

It's nice to take a look back at the price of things. It seems cameras and lenses were very expensive in the 70s. I started teaching in 1978 for a princely salary of $16,000 as I recall. After taxes etc. there wasn't a lot of disposable income for cameras and the like. This gear was way out of reach for me at that time.

It seems our K 200/2.5 commanded a pretty steep price back in the day as well. I wonder what that would be in 2009 dollars?

Tom G

06-13-2009, 04:34 PM	#230
7.62lew Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	SMC Pentax 100mm F4 Macro I recently rejoined the K-Club with the 100MM F4 Macro (gave my last K-Lens (50/1.4) to a buddy, who had only shot zoom lenses). https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/62520-macros-smc-k-100mm-f4.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/62453-offensive.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/63251-warned-flowers.html

06-14-2009, 02:15 PM	#234
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	K 200/2.5 Great stuff Robie and 7.62lew. Went for a walk with my K 200/2.5 today. Came across a fledgling robin (I think), which had fallen into the pond. He had saved himself and struggled into the branches to dry off. The rest, just a little flora I saw along the route. Cheers Tom G

06-30-2009, 09:32 AM	#240
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Interesting and thanks for posting this gofour3. It's nice to take a look back at the price of things. It seems cameras and lenses were very expensive in the 70s. I started teaching in 1978 for a princely salary of $16,000 as I recall. After taxes etc. there wasn't a lot of disposable income for cameras and the like. This gear was way out of reach for me at that time. It seems our K 200/2.5 commanded a pretty steep price back in the day as well. I wonder what that would be in 2009 dollars? Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 06-30-2009 at 09:43 AM. Reason: typo

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06-07-2009, 03:28 PM	#226
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	here are some efforts from SMC 400/5.6: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/62606-waterbirds-regents-park.html

06-08-2009, 04:29 PM	#227
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Quote: here are some efforts from SMC 400/5.6: Nice shots, did you use a tripod or are you able to hand hold using a fast shutter speed? I've only used my K400 on a tripod.

06-09-2009, 01:19 AM	#228
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	those are all from tripod but I did succeede handholding that lens couple of time. Usualy I use in monopod though. But honestly, the best shots (most of them) with that lens came from it being on the tripod. regards

06-13-2009, 04:17 PM	#229
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Kenmare Bay, Kerry, Ireland K24 f2.8 @ Infinity Last edited by robbiec; 06-13-2009 at 04:36 PM.

06-13-2009, 08:18 PM	#231
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Robbie and 7.62lew, those are some really arresting images there, nice, nice job.

06-14-2009, 04:50 AM	#232
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by jsherman999 Robbie and 7.62lew, those are some really arresting images there, nice, nice job. I'll second that--wow! I especially like that B&W, Robbie and the 7.62 macros are outstanding.

06-14-2009, 08:03 AM	#233
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Thanks for the very generous comments guys. My kit is still out performing me though but I am striving to get better and encouragement like that will always be appreciated. Originally posted by dadipentak I'll second that--wow! I especially like that B&W, Robbie and the 7.62 macros are outstanding.

06-14-2009, 08:18 PM	#235
7.62lew Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	Thanks for the kind comments guys. There is a K200mm F4 in the marketplace right now. Someone better buy it before I do....

06-27-2009, 04:54 PM	#237
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by dadipentak You guys inspired me to take the 200mm f2.5 out today. Quote: gofour3 Congrats on that K 200/2.5. Looking forward to some great shots from that puppy. So far I have found it ideally suited to sports and auditorium settings. Not bad for "ambush portraits" either. Tom G I finally got some scans done from my first K200/2.5 outing. I was also using my new KX for the first time, before sending it off to Eric for a CLA. Film was Kodak Portra 400VC. I used the K200/2.5 again yesterday and I must admit it’s one of the nicest Pentax lenses that I have used.

06-27-2009, 06:08 PM	#238
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by gofour3 I used the K200/2.5 again yesterday and I must admit it’s one of the nicest Pentax lenses that I have used. And the more you use it the more you will like it. Welcome to the K 200/2.5 club. Tom G

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