The K-Club!

Cabessius · 04-10-2017, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by milaber22

K1 + SMC Pentax K 28mm f3.5

Great shot. These K lenses shine in full frame.
Pentax should make a stripped (and cheaper) version of the K1 for manual lenses shooters.
No AF, no more modes than M and Tav, and so on, with a big sensor.
Would you go for it?

jtkratzer · 04-10-2017, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by Cabessius

Great shot. These K lenses shine in full frame.
Pentax should make a stripped (and cheaper) version of the K1 for manual lenses shooters.
No AF, no more modes than M and Tav, and so on, with a big sensor.
Would you go for it?

Doubtful. I can always turn AF off, but can't turn it on if it's not built into the body. I just don't see a full-manual (or even mostly) body coming out from Pentax. I think Leica is nuts with their Monochrom model. I think the MP does fine solely based on the Leica brand, but there are a limited number of people who are willing (and have the means) to spend $5,000 on a manual film body before even thinking about lenses.

I probably use less than 10% of the modern DSLR's feature set, but considering how many people buy based on how many features something has, regardless of how many they'll use, a bare minimum body likely doesn't sell unless it's priced accordingly.

**Riggomatic** · 04-16-2017, 06:37 PM - **5 Likes**

K-24mm f2.8, at 2.8 on a K-5

**k0og** · 04-17-2017, 08:31 AM - **1 Like**

The dogwoods are now in bloom in the Ozarks - pretty spring weather this year! Probably shot at f1.8 or f2.0.

(SMC-P K 55mm f1.8)

-Joe-
(Cross-posted from the Bokeh club)

Cabessius · 04-18-2017, 04:56 PM - **3 Likes**

K 28mm f3.5 @f8 (a bit cropped)

Cabessius · 04-19-2017, 10:43 AM - **4 Likes**

**Riggomatic** · 04-19-2017, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cabessius

Quite the obedient dog!

I picked up a 105mm a couple months ago, and haven't warmed up to it yet. I need to pull the 135 out of my camera bag and just use the 105 to better understand it.

Cabessius · 04-19-2017, 03:21 PM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by Riggomatic

Quite the obedient dog!

I picked up a 105mm a couple months ago, and haven't warmed up to it yet. I need to pull the 135 out of my camera bag and just use the 105 to better understand it.

One more pic with it to encourage you to use it

SMC Pentax K 105mm f2.8 (a bit cropped)

**Riggomatic** · 04-19-2017, 04:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Cabessius

One more pic with it to encourage you to use it

SMC Pentax K 105mm f2.8 (a bit cropped)

Another great image!

I had to run outside and grab a quick shot before the rain. The lens seems to really like the color green.

K105mm at f4

**Riggomatic** · 04-20-2017, 02:52 PM - **4 Likes**

Lots of green

K105mm at f8, and minimum focus distance

conniption · 04-21-2017, 12:56 PM

Nice piece of glass!

conniption · 04-21-2017, 02:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by conniption

Nice piece of glass!

K28 3.5 by the way. I thought I typed that in🤔

jcdoss · 04-24-2017, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by Cabessius

One more pic with it to encourage you to use it SMC Pentax K 105mm f2.8

This is great! Looks like they're kayaking in a pool.

Cabessius · 04-27-2017, 02:36 AM - **1 Like**

@f8

Port Des Torrent, Ibiza

**Jacchini** · 04-30-2017, 08:19 PM - **4 Likes**

Just got my hands on a beautiful K28/3.5 (with a mint MX attached to it). Took it for a walk in my garden & neighbourhood for some first impression shots, and I'm very impressed! Great colours, exquisite sharpness, and that pleasurable snap-in-focus effect, which makes life so much easier...

Première pivoine de l'année

Ancolie

Maison à Alfortville, France

Volet à Alfortville, France

Tag sur tag (à Alfortville, France)

04-17-2017, 08:31 AM - 1 Like	#2884
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	SMC-P K 55mm f1.8 The dogwoods are now in bloom in the Ozarks - pretty spring weather this year! Probably shot at f1.8 or f2.0. (SMC-P K 55mm f1.8) -Joe- (Cross-posted from the Bokeh club)

04-18-2017, 04:56 PM - 3 Likes	#2885
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	K 28mm f3.5 @f8 (a bit cropped) Last edited by Cabessius; 04-18-2017 at 05:22 PM. Reason: One more pic...

04-19-2017, 10:43 AM - 4 Likes	#2886
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	K50 with SMC PENTAX K 105mm f2.8

04-27-2017, 02:36 AM - 1 Like	#2894
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	K50 with SMC PENTAX 35mm f3.5 @f8 Port Des Torrent, Ibiza

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04-10-2017, 12:46 PM	#2881
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	Originally posted by milaber22 K1 + SMC Pentax K 28mm f3.5 Great shot. These K lenses shine in full frame. Pentax should make a stripped (and cheaper) version of the K1 for manual lenses shooters. No AF, no more modes than M and Tav, and so on, with a big sensor. Would you go for it?

04-10-2017, 01:14 PM	#2882
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by Cabessius Great shot. These K lenses shine in full frame. Pentax should make a stripped (and cheaper) version of the K1 for manual lenses shooters. No AF, no more modes than M and Tav, and so on, with a big sensor. Would you go for it? Doubtful. I can always turn AF off, but can't turn it on if it's not built into the body. I just don't see a full-manual (or even mostly) body coming out from Pentax. I think Leica is nuts with their Monochrom model. I think the MP does fine solely based on the Leica brand, but there are a limited number of people who are willing (and have the means) to spend $5,000 on a manual film body before even thinking about lenses. I probably use less than 10% of the modern DSLR's feature set, but considering how many people buy based on how many features something has, regardless of how many they'll use, a bare minimum body likely doesn't sell unless it's priced accordingly.

04-16-2017, 06:37 PM - 5 Likes	#2883
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	K-24mm f2.8, at 2.8 on a K-5

04-19-2017, 01:50 PM - 1 Like	#2887
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by Cabessius Quite the obedient dog! I picked up a 105mm a couple months ago, and haven't warmed up to it yet. I need to pull the 135 out of my camera bag and just use the 105 to better understand it.

04-19-2017, 03:21 PM - 7 Likes	#2888
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	Originally posted by Riggomatic Quite the obedient dog! I picked up a 105mm a couple months ago, and haven't warmed up to it yet. I need to pull the 135 out of my camera bag and just use the 105 to better understand it. One more pic with it to encourage you to use it SMC Pentax K 105mm f2.8 (a bit cropped)

04-19-2017, 04:43 PM - 2 Likes	#2889
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by Cabessius One more pic with it to encourage you to use it SMC Pentax K 105mm f2.8 (a bit cropped) Another great image! I had to run outside and grab a quick shot before the rain. The lens seems to really like the color green. K105mm at f4

04-20-2017, 02:52 PM - 4 Likes	#2890
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Lots of green K105mm at f8, and minimum focus distance

04-21-2017, 02:49 PM - 1 Like	#2892
conniption Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 93	Originally posted by conniption Nice piece of glass! K28 3.5 by the way. I thought I typed that in🤔

04-24-2017, 06:51 AM	#2893
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	Originally posted by Cabessius One more pic with it to encourage you to use it SMC Pentax K 105mm f2.8 This is great! Looks like they're kayaking in a pool.

04-30-2017, 08:19 PM - 4 Likes	#2895
Jacchini Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Paris region, France Posts: 141	Just got my hands on a beautiful K28/3.5 (with a mint MX attached to it). Took it for a walk in my garden & neighbourhood for some first impression shots, and I'm very impressed! Great colours, exquisite sharpness, and that pleasurable snap-in-focus effect, which makes life so much easier... Première pivoine de l'année Ancolie Maison à Alfortville, France Volet à Alfortville, France Tag sur tag (à Alfortville, France)