The K-Club!

noelpolar · 09-05-2015, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by PENTAX LEEBO

Do you still like the 30mm now that you're using it more now, I love mine it has a unique rendering. Would you do a review? Thanks great pano btw

I'm shooting with it all month....so will do a review at the end. I plan on doing some back to back shots with it and my FA31 as well as the opportunity arises (not scientific stuff....)... the weather has been a bit grey and overcast most of this week...... so still early days.

Personally, I like the 28-31 range ...... suits Apsc and will be great as a wider lens on FF..... really can't go wrong.

mholford · 09-05-2015, 08:37 AM - **2 Likes**

spent all of August shooting with my K50 f1.2 on my K5... Loved the results of this lens.... So much fun to shoot with!

Dahlia

Patio Lantern

brass plate & dried flowers

fermenting blackberries

my selfie...

nautical

grapes in the destemmer

**monochrome** · 09-05-2015, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

K30/2.8...5 shot pano...10 stop nd

Very nice!

Originally posted by noelpolar

I plan on doing some back to back shots with it and my FA31 as well

I've had both lenses for about a year but I haven't spent enough time with the K30 on the front of a camera.*

* Can't stop playing with the Princesses

noelpolar · 09-05-2015, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Very nice!
I've had both lenses for about a year but I haven't spent enough time with the K30 on the front of a camera.*

* Can't stop playing with the Princesses

Too many lenses....so little time!

PENTAX LEEBO · 09-05-2015, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

I'm shooting with it all month....so will do a review at the end. I plan on doing some back to back shots with it and my FA31 as well as the opportunity arises (not scientific stuff....)... the weather has been a bit grey and overcast most of this week...... so still early days.

Personally, I like the 28-31 range ...... suits Apsc and will be great as a wider lens on FF..... really can't go wrong.

Look forward to it

noelpolar · 09-05-2015, 09:13 PM

K30/2.8 shot to compare with FA31(see below)....both at F11, 1/250/ iso 100, K3 plus tripod...focus is 1st post on walkway. Same processing to each. I won't be doing a detailed comparison.....more just how I might use the lenses.

K3011_DxO-Edit.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

FA3111_DxO-Edit.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

Personally, both are fine....differences I'm expecting would at wider apertures and when sun's not behind as it was here. I did some wider aperture comparisons but will redo them another time due to wildly fluctuating exposures between lenses (cloud).

noelpolar · 09-06-2015, 12:34 AM

some F2.8 comparos..... contrast on K30 +20 in lightroom to look similar.....focus on "Austra"lias Greatest

K30 at 2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

Fa31 at 2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

PENTAX LEEBO · 09-06-2015, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

some F2.8 comparos..... contrast on K30 +20 in lightroom to look similar.....focus on "Austra"lias Greatest

K30 at 2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

Fa31 at 2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

There is not much difference between the two. The 31mm is only a stop faster and is bigger than the 30mm really like these comparisons as I don't have the 31mm to do this. Luckily I don't mind using manual lenses thanks for the comparisons

noelpolar · 09-06-2015, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by PENTAX LEEBO

There is not much difference between the two. The 31mm is only a stop faster and is bigger than the 30mm really like these comparisons as I don't have the 31mm to do this. Luckily I don't mind using manual lenses thanks for the comparisons

A 28/2 and 31 would be interesting.....I'm only doing the 30/2.8 v's 31 to get a picture in my head what I'll be giving up when I only have the 30 with me (as part of my 3 prime manual kit). I suspect it will be more abrupt on the focus transition (you can see this with the book photo), more flare prone and obviously you don't have 1.8! The slight loss in contrast is pp'able.....so the bokeh on the 30 will be the main issue I think (a 31 strength).

I chose to buy the 30/2.8 over the 28/2 mostly because of size....as i really wanted a 30/50/85 smallish K kit and the 50/1.2 and 85/1.8 are already bulky and heavy....I had a certain bag in mind for them as well.....and I reckon (given my usage) the 30 won't be used as much once the FF is here.....(based on my current APSC use of my 31 and 21)..... the 50 and 85 are bokeh kings (queens?) anyway.

PENTAX LEEBO · 09-06-2015, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

A 28/2 and 31 would be interesting.....I'm only doing the 30/2.8 v's 31 to get a picture in my head what I'll be giving up when I only have the 30 with me (as part of my 3 prime manual kit). I suspect it will be more abrupt on the focus transition (you can see this with the book photo), more flare prone and obviously you don't have 1.8! The slight loss in contrast is pp'able.....so the bokeh on the 30 will be the main issue I think (a 31 strength).

I chose to buy the 30/2.8 over the 28/2 mostly because of size....as i really wanted a 30/50/85 smallish K kit and the 50/1.2 and 85/1.8 are already bulky and heavy....I had a certain bag in mind for them as well.....and I reckon (given my usage) the 30 won't be used as much once the FF is here.....(based on my current APSC use of my 31 and 21)..... the 50 and 85 are bokeh kings (queens?) anyway.

Great setup I have a similar setup with the 30mm, 55 f1.8 & 85mm and these three are all I feel that is needed. There is room for wider and longer but then its a case of carrying too many lenses and choosing between them can become aggravating. I just enjoy photographing and having a small lens setup makes it easier to choose one for a particular scenerio. Have had real cravings for the 135mm f2.5 but seems to have disappeared off ebay and it is one of the bigger lenses which will add more weight to the bag. The 135mm focal length is niggling me at the moment and would love to try one just to see if I like it. Thanks Noel

noelpolar · 09-06-2015, 02:35 AM

Originally posted by PENTAX LEEBO

Great setup I have a similar setup with the 30mm, 55 f1.8 & 85mm and these three are all I feel that is needed. There is room for wider and longer but then its a case of carrying too many lenses and choosing between them can become aggravating. I just enjoy photographing and having a small lens setup makes it easier to choose one for a particular scenerio. Have had real cravings for the 135mm f2.5 but seems to have disappeared off ebay and it is one of the bigger lenses which will add more weight to the bag. The 135mm focal length is niggling me at the moment and would love to try one just to see if I like it. Thanks Noel

Part of the problem I anticipate going FF will be a heightened desire for a 135..... but I'll resist purely because it will get to much to have with me!

PENTAX LEEBO · 09-06-2015, 02:41 AM

It is a big lens but like you say with FF around the corner maybe become more tempting and this also maybe why they have become so difficult to find on the used market as well. A lot of the legacy K-mount lenses have become quite rare due to this I think in anticipation of FF

noelpolar · 09-08-2015, 04:06 AM

K30 @ 2.8

K30/2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

FA31 @ 2.8

FA31/2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

Jorgario · 09-08-2015, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

K30 @ 2.8

Looking the green, blue and yellow balls, IMO, the bokeh is nicer with the K30 ... and the colors as well ...

CreationBear · 09-08-2015, 12:12 PM

Pentax Leebo, Adorama has a nice price on a K135/2.5 right now:
Pentax SMC 135mm f/2.5 Manual Focus Lens for Pentax K Mount
It should fit right in with those other great K-series lenses in your bag--it can be a bit of a beast, but there's usually one shot with it in the average outing that makes me smile.

09-05-2015, 08:37 AM - 2 Likes	#2387
mholford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Photos: Albums Posts: 238	some of my fav's from SI august (k50mm f1.2) spent all of August shooting with my K50 f1.2 on my K5... Loved the results of this lens.... So much fun to shoot with! Dahlia Patio Lantern brass plate & dried flowers fermenting blackberries my selfie... nautical grapes in the destemmer

09-05-2015, 09:13 PM	#2391
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	K30/2.8 shot to compare with FA31(see below)....both at F11, 1/250/ iso 100, K3 plus tripod...focus is 1st post on walkway. Same processing to each. I won't be doing a detailed comparison.....more just how I might use the lenses. K3011_DxO-Edit.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr FA3111_DxO-Edit.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr Personally, both are fine....differences I'm expecting would at wider apertures and when sun's not behind as it was here. I did some wider aperture comparisons but will redo them another time due to wildly fluctuating exposures between lenses (cloud). Last edited by noelpolar; 09-05-2015 at 09:19 PM.

09-06-2015, 01:47 AM	#2394
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by PENTAX LEEBO There is not much difference between the two. The 31mm is only a stop faster and is bigger than the 30mm really like these comparisons as I don't have the 31mm to do this. Luckily I don't mind using manual lenses thanks for the comparisons A 28/2 and 31 would be interesting.....I'm only doing the 30/2.8 v's 31 to get a picture in my head what I'll be giving up when I only have the 30 with me (as part of my 3 prime manual kit). I suspect it will be more abrupt on the focus transition (you can see this with the book photo), more flare prone and obviously you don't have 1.8! The slight loss in contrast is pp'able.....so the bokeh on the 30 will be the main issue I think (a 31 strength). I chose to buy the 30/2.8 over the 28/2 mostly because of size....as i really wanted a 30/50/85 smallish K kit and the 50/1.2 and 85/1.8 are already bulky and heavy....I had a certain bag in mind for them as well.....and I reckon (given my usage) the 30 won't be used as much once the FF is here.....(based on my current APSC use of my 31 and 21)..... the 50 and 85 are bokeh kings (queens?) anyway. Last edited by noelpolar; 09-06-2015 at 02:17 AM.

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09-05-2015, 08:14 AM	#2386
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by PENTAX LEEBO Do you still like the 30mm now that you're using it more now, I love mine it has a unique rendering. Would you do a review? Thanks great pano btw I'm shooting with it all month....so will do a review at the end. I plan on doing some back to back shots with it and my FA31 as well as the opportunity arises (not scientific stuff....)... the weather has been a bit grey and overcast most of this week...... so still early days. Personally, I like the 28-31 range ...... suits Apsc and will be great as a wider lens on FF..... really can't go wrong.

09-05-2015, 08:39 AM	#2388
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by noelpolar K30/2.8...5 shot pano...10 stop nd Very nice! Originally posted by noelpolar I plan on doing some back to back shots with it and my FA31 as well I've had both lenses for about a year but I haven't spent enough time with the K30 on the front of a camera.* * Can't stop playing with the Princesses

09-05-2015, 08:48 AM	#2389
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by monochrome Very nice! I've had both lenses for about a year but I haven't spent enough time with the K30 on the front of a camera.* * Can't stop playing with the Princesses Too many lenses....so little time!

09-05-2015, 11:09 AM	#2390
PENTAX LEEBO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 111	Originally posted by noelpolar I'm shooting with it all month....so will do a review at the end. I plan on doing some back to back shots with it and my FA31 as well as the opportunity arises (not scientific stuff....)... the weather has been a bit grey and overcast most of this week...... so still early days. Personally, I like the 28-31 range ...... suits Apsc and will be great as a wider lens on FF..... really can't go wrong. Look forward to it

09-06-2015, 12:34 AM	#2392
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	some F2.8 comparos..... contrast on K30 +20 in lightroom to look similar.....focus on "Austra"lias Greatest K30 at 2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr Fa31 at 2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

09-06-2015, 01:37 AM	#2393
PENTAX LEEBO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 111	Originally posted by noelpolar some F2.8 comparos..... contrast on K30 +20 in lightroom to look similar.....focus on "Austra"lias Greatest K30 at 2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr Fa31 at 2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr There is not much difference between the two. The 31mm is only a stop faster and is bigger than the 30mm really like these comparisons as I don't have the 31mm to do this. Luckily I don't mind using manual lenses thanks for the comparisons

09-06-2015, 02:19 AM	#2395
PENTAX LEEBO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 111	Originally posted by noelpolar A 28/2 and 31 would be interesting.....I'm only doing the 30/2.8 v's 31 to get a picture in my head what I'll be giving up when I only have the 30 with me (as part of my 3 prime manual kit). I suspect it will be more abrupt on the focus transition (you can see this with the book photo), more flare prone and obviously you don't have 1.8! The slight loss in contrast is pp'able.....so the bokeh on the 30 will be the main issue I think (a 31 strength). I chose to buy the 30/2.8 over the 28/2 mostly because of size....as i really wanted a 30/50/85 smallish K kit and the 50/1.2 and 85/1.8 are already bulky and heavy....I had a certain bag in mind for them as well.....and I reckon (given my usage) the 30 won't be used as much once the FF is here.....(based on my current APSC use of my 31 and 21)..... the 50 and 85 are bokeh kings (queens?) anyway. Great setup I have a similar setup with the 30mm, 55 f1.8 & 85mm and these three are all I feel that is needed. There is room for wider and longer but then its a case of carrying too many lenses and choosing between them can become aggravating. I just enjoy photographing and having a small lens setup makes it easier to choose one for a particular scenerio. Have had real cravings for the 135mm f2.5 but seems to have disappeared off ebay and it is one of the bigger lenses which will add more weight to the bag. The 135mm focal length is niggling me at the moment and would love to try one just to see if I like it. Thanks Noel

09-06-2015, 02:35 AM	#2396
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by PENTAX LEEBO Great setup I have a similar setup with the 30mm, 55 f1.8 & 85mm and these three are all I feel that is needed. There is room for wider and longer but then its a case of carrying too many lenses and choosing between them can become aggravating. I just enjoy photographing and having a small lens setup makes it easier to choose one for a particular scenerio. Have had real cravings for the 135mm f2.5 but seems to have disappeared off ebay and it is one of the bigger lenses which will add more weight to the bag. The 135mm focal length is niggling me at the moment and would love to try one just to see if I like it. Thanks Noel Part of the problem I anticipate going FF will be a heightened desire for a 135..... but I'll resist purely because it will get to much to have with me!

09-06-2015, 02:41 AM	#2397
PENTAX LEEBO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 111	It is a big lens but like you say with FF around the corner maybe become more tempting and this also maybe why they have become so difficult to find on the used market as well. A lot of the legacy K-mount lenses have become quite rare due to this I think in anticipation of FF

09-08-2015, 04:06 AM	#2398
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	K30 @ 2.8 K30/2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr FA31 @ 2.8 FA31/2.8.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

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09-08-2015, 11:11 AM	#2399
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Originally posted by noelpolar K30 @ 2.8 Looking the green, blue and yellow balls, IMO, the bokeh is nicer with the K30 ... and the colors as well ...

09-08-2015, 12:12 PM	#2400
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	Pentax Leebo, Adorama has a nice price on a K135/2.5 right now: Pentax SMC 135mm f/2.5 Manual Focus Lens for Pentax K Mount It should fit right in with those other great K-series lenses in your bag--it can be a bit of a beast, but there's usually one shot with it in the average outing that makes me smile.