The K-Club!

Jonathan Mac · 07-15-2021, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by HoutHans

The image you've just posted shows why. Even the mundane becomes interesting when you add a shallow DOF.

I took my M 35/2 out a couple of days ago as until now it's been my #1 manual lens for using as a standard prime on APS-C. It has the advantage of being significantly smaller and lighter but it's not as sharp wide open, though I might do some tests on this if I have time. It's still a great lens with fantastic rendering and the K 28mm hasn't displaced it as my favourite yet, mainly because I haven't had the opportunity to really test it for anything but shallow DOF shots. Can it bring magic to a shot when stopped down for landscapes? Can it preserve the subtlety of early morning or dusk light? That remains to be seen.

HoutHans · 07-15-2021, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I took my M 35/2 out a couple of days ago as until now it's been my #1 manual lens for using as a standard prime on APS-C. It has the advantage of being significantly smaller and lighter but it's not as sharp wide open, though I might do some tests on this if I have time. It's still a great lens with fantastic rendering and the K 28mm hasn't displaced it as my favourite yet, mainly because I haven't had the opportunity to really test it for anything but shallow DOF shots. Can it bring magic to a shot when stopped down for landscapes? Can it preserve the subtlety of early morning or dusk light? That remains to be seen.

Good luck with that very enjoyable test!

Jonathan Mac · 07-19-2021, 12:26 AM

K 28/2

Someone has made me an offer on this lens so I need to decide if I'm going to keep it or not.

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-19-2021, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

K 28/2

Someone has made me an offer on this lens so I need to decide if I'm going to keep it or not.

I guess that would come down to how often you use the Hollywood. I prefer to keep lenses that I use frequently. I have several now that I'll probably pass along.

HoutHans · 07-19-2021, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

K 28/2

Someone has made me an offer on this lens so I need to decide if I'm going to keep it or not.

It would need to be a very good offer if it was made to me. You've made some really nice images with that lens.

Jonathan Mac · 07-20-2021, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I guess that would come down to how often you use the Hollywood. I prefer to keep lenses that I use frequently. I have several now that I'll probably pass along.

Yep, in the time I've had it I've found it to be a really great lens. I need to process the photos I took with it last Friday at the hot air balloon festival to see how it performs for landscapes. The problem is that I bought it after agreeing with the minister of finance that it was to sell on as I got it for a very good price, so I'd need to see how I can wrangle it with her.

---------- Post added 20-07-21 at 01:35 PM ----------

Originally posted by HoutHans

It would need to be a very good offer if it was made to me. You've made some really nice images with that lens.

Many thanks.

Jonathan Mac · 07-21-2021, 01:48 PM - **4 Likes**

K 28/2

**MXLX** · 07-22-2021, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

K 28/2

Someone has made me an offer on this lens so I need to decide if I'm going to keep it or not.

Dude. IMO that's one that doesn't leave your hands until it's stipulated in your will.

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I guess that would come down to how often you use the Hollywood. I prefer to keep lenses that I use frequently. I have several now that I'll probably pass along.

I understand that too. BTW, if/when you do, give me a heads-up--I'd like to see if I can find some of the magic you might've left in them.

Originally posted by HoutHans

It would need to be a very good offer if it was made to me. You've made some really nice images with that lens.

Agreed.

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Yep, in the time I've had it I've found it to be a really great lens. I need to process the photos I took with it last Friday at the hot air balloon festival to see how it performs for landscapes. The problem is that I bought it after agreeing with the minister of finance that it was to sell on as I got it for a very good price, so I'd need to see how I can wrangle it with her.

Perhaps indicating that it is continuing to appreciate?

Jonathan Mac · 07-26-2021, 11:44 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by MXLX

Dude. IMO that's one that doesn't leave your hands until it's stipulated in your will.

Perhaps indicating that it is continuing to appreciate?

I'm certainly learning to appreciate it. Here are a couple of shots from the balloon festival. For this event the 16-85mm wins on flexibility but the old 28/2 is every bit as good in image quality.

2021-07-23_04-50-53 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

2021-07-23_04-56-59 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

HoutHans · 07-27-2021, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I'm certainly learning to appreciate it. Here are a couple of shots from the balloon festival. For this event the 16-85mm wins on flexibility but the old 28/2 is every bit as good in image quality.

2021-07-23_04-50-53 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

2021-07-23_04-56-59 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Brilliant, is that Segovia in the background in the first image? The cathedral looks like the one in that place.

Jonathan Mac · 07-28-2021, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by HoutHans

Brilliant, is that Segovia in the background in the first image? The cathedral looks like the one in that place.

Yep, that's Segovia at the back. The balloons take off from a large field at the very edge of the city.

Jonathan Mac · 08-02-2021, 03:52 AM - **6 Likes**

K 28mm f/2

2021-07-23_04-44-17 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Fields of balloons by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

HoutHans · 08-03-2021, 12:29 AM

Beautiful, and I love the focus in the second image. You make that lens shine!

Jonathan Mac · 08-03-2021, 03:39 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by HoutHans

Beautiful, and I love the focus in the second image. You make that lens shine!

Many thanks, yes the 28/2 is excellent for that sort of image, better than any other similar lens I've tried. I was very pleased that the balloon festival photos with it were every bit as good as those with the modern lenses (DA 16-85mm, DA 20-40mm and Sigma 10-20mm).

2021-07-23_04-57-51 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

2021-07-23_04-53-33 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

HoutHans · 08-03-2021, 11:02 PM

These are lovely as well.

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07-15-2021, 01:45 AM	#3886
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by HoutHans The image you've just posted shows why. Even the mundane becomes interesting when you add a shallow DOF. I took my M 35/2 out a couple of days ago as until now it's been my #1 manual lens for using as a standard prime on APS-C. It has the advantage of being significantly smaller and lighter but it's not as sharp wide open, though I might do some tests on this if I have time. It's still a great lens with fantastic rendering and the K 28mm hasn't displaced it as my favourite yet, mainly because I haven't had the opportunity to really test it for anything but shallow DOF shots. Can it bring magic to a shot when stopped down for landscapes? Can it preserve the subtlety of early morning or dusk light? That remains to be seen.

07-15-2021, 09:45 PM	#3887
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I took my M 35/2 out a couple of days ago as until now it's been my #1 manual lens for using as a standard prime on APS-C. It has the advantage of being significantly smaller and lighter but it's not as sharp wide open, though I might do some tests on this if I have time. It's still a great lens with fantastic rendering and the K 28mm hasn't displaced it as my favourite yet, mainly because I haven't had the opportunity to really test it for anything but shallow DOF shots. Can it bring magic to a shot when stopped down for landscapes? Can it preserve the subtlety of early morning or dusk light? That remains to be seen. Good luck with that very enjoyable test!

07-19-2021, 12:26 AM	#3888
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	K 28/2 Someone has made me an offer on this lens so I need to decide if I'm going to keep it or not.

07-19-2021, 07:06 AM	#3889
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac K 28/2 Someone has made me an offer on this lens so I need to decide if I'm going to keep it or not. I guess that would come down to how often you use the Hollywood. I prefer to keep lenses that I use frequently. I have several now that I'll probably pass along.

07-19-2021, 10:01 PM	#3890
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac K 28/2 Someone has made me an offer on this lens so I need to decide if I'm going to keep it or not. It would need to be a very good offer if it was made to me. You've made some really nice images with that lens.

07-20-2021, 04:35 AM	#3891
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I guess that would come down to how often you use the Hollywood. I prefer to keep lenses that I use frequently. I have several now that I'll probably pass along. Yep, in the time I've had it I've found it to be a really great lens. I need to process the photos I took with it last Friday at the hot air balloon festival to see how it performs for landscapes. The problem is that I bought it after agreeing with the minister of finance that it was to sell on as I got it for a very good price, so I'd need to see how I can wrangle it with her. ---------- Post added 20-07-21 at 01:35 PM ---------- Originally posted by HoutHans It would need to be a very good offer if it was made to me. You've made some really nice images with that lens. Many thanks.

07-21-2021, 01:48 PM - 4 Likes	#3892
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	K 28/2

07-22-2021, 06:33 AM	#3893
MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 834	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac K 28/2 Someone has made me an offer on this lens so I need to decide if I'm going to keep it or not. Dude. IMO that's one that doesn't leave your hands until it's stipulated in your will. Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I guess that would come down to how often you use the Hollywood. I prefer to keep lenses that I use frequently. I have several now that I'll probably pass along. I understand that too. BTW, if/when you do, give me a heads-up--I'd like to see if I can find some of the magic you might've left in them. Originally posted by HoutHans It would need to be a very good offer if it was made to me. You've made some really nice images with that lens. Agreed. Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Yep, in the time I've had it I've found it to be a really great lens. I need to process the photos I took with it last Friday at the hot air balloon festival to see how it performs for landscapes. The problem is that I bought it after agreeing with the minister of finance that it was to sell on as I got it for a very good price, so I'd need to see how I can wrangle it with her. Perhaps indicating that it is continuing to appreciate?

07-26-2021, 11:44 AM - 4 Likes	#3894
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by MXLX Dude. IMO that's one that doesn't leave your hands until it's stipulated in your will. Perhaps indicating that it is continuing to appreciate? I'm certainly learning to appreciate it. Here are a couple of shots from the balloon festival. For this event the 16-85mm wins on flexibility but the old 28/2 is every bit as good in image quality. 2021-07-23_04-50-53 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr 2021-07-23_04-56-59 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

07-27-2021, 12:12 AM	#3895
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I'm certainly learning to appreciate it. Here are a couple of shots from the balloon festival. For this event the 16-85mm wins on flexibility but the old 28/2 is every bit as good in image quality. 2021-07-23_04-50-53 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr 2021-07-23_04-56-59 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Brilliant, is that Segovia in the background in the first image? The cathedral looks like the one in that place.

07-28-2021, 01:21 AM	#3896
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by HoutHans Brilliant, is that Segovia in the background in the first image? The cathedral looks like the one in that place. Yep, that's Segovia at the back. The balloons take off from a large field at the very edge of the city.

08-02-2021, 03:52 AM - 6 Likes	#3897
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	K 28mm f/2 2021-07-23_04-44-17 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Fields of balloons by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

08-03-2021, 12:29 AM	#3898
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Beautiful, and I love the focus in the second image. You make that lens shine!

08-03-2021, 03:39 AM - 3 Likes	#3899
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by HoutHans Beautiful, and I love the focus in the second image. You make that lens shine! Many thanks, yes the 28/2 is excellent for that sort of image, better than any other similar lens I've tried. I was very pleased that the balloon festival photos with it were every bit as good as those with the modern lenses (DA 16-85mm, DA 20-40mm and Sigma 10-20mm). 2021-07-23_04-57-51 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr 2021-07-23_04-53-33 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

08-03-2021, 11:02 PM	#3900
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	These are lovely as well.