The K-Club!

WiseOx · 04-26-2011, 06:02 PM

I'll try and get my copy out in the next couple off weeks for a stretch on the new K-5. Will try and keep it stopped down for sharper results.

Originally posted by 8540tomg

......I have a feeling some the issues with this lens, PF CA etc., would be less of a problem with the new K5. Being able to shoot at higher apertures would alleviate some of these complaints.

Does anyone with a K5 and K300/4 care to put my theory to the test?

Tom G

8540tomg · 04-26-2011, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by WiseOx

I'll try and get my copy out in the next couple off weeks for a stretch on the new K-5. Will try and keep it stopped down for sharper results.

I'll be looking forward to the results WiseOx. I suspect the K5 will bring out the best in the old 300/4.

Tom G

gtxtom · 05-03-2011, 05:49 PM

Cross-posted a couple of times, but for the sake of the K55 ... This is my fastest lens at the moment. I'm still getting used to good bokeh

**paulh** · 05-04-2011, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by gtxtom

Cross-posted a couple of times, but for the sake of the K55 ... This is my fastest lens at the moment. I'm still getting used to good bokeh

Nice shot! I'll be joining 'the club' soon myself - I also just acquired a K55/1.8. I haven't had a chance to test it out yet, but I love the build & the smooth focus. It's my first K and hopefully not the last...

theunartist · 05-04-2011, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Nice shot! I'll be joining 'the club' soon myself - I also just acquired a K55/1.8. I haven't had a chance to test it out yet, but I love the build & the smooth focus. It's my first K and hopefully not the last...

Congrats! I have that lens and I can tell you it's pretty darn sharp wide open + great color and contrast...

gtxtom · 05-04-2011, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

Congrats! I have that lens and I can tell you it's pretty darn sharp wide open + great color and contrast...

My shot above was wide open. It's amazing how thin even 1.8's DOF is ... I do like the colors and contrast on it as well. The best part was it was part of my dad's kit that he gave to me

**paulh** · 05-04-2011, 01:06 PM

Here's my first shot with the 55/1.8 wide-open right here with an M50/1.7 lens on my desk with an open window to my right. I think I'm gonna like this lens

Last edited by paulh; 05-04-2011 at 02:21 PM.

theunartist · 05-04-2011, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by gtxtom

My shot above was wide open. It's amazing how thin even 1.8's DOF is ... I do like the colors and contrast on it as well. The best part was it was part of my dad's kit that he gave to me

Agreed, it's almost crazy how thin the DOF is on the lens and at the same time sharp...

Originally posted by paulh

Here's my first shot with the 55/1.8 wide-open right here with an M50/1.7 lens on my desk with an open window to my right. I think I'm gonna like this lens

The other thing I like about the lens, the focal length of 55mm, I know it seems like 50 or 55 wouldn't make a difference but it seems like it does and just being a little larger (than the M50) makes for easier all around handling.

mkvlln · 05-05-2011, 08:26 AM

I love my K55 too! I prefer the 55mm focal length than the 50mm.

**paulh** · 05-05-2011, 12:33 PM

Nice one, mkvlln! Here's a couple more from my new 55/1.8 - yeah, that extra 5mm does make a difference compared to the 50s. Had to back up a bit more for these

(xposted from bokeh)

SteveM · 05-06-2011, 11:11 PM

Great shots paulh!

Playing with PP with a few shots.....K5 and a K28/2.0

gtxtom · 05-07-2011, 07:00 PM

Some more from the K55 ...

**gofour3** · 05-08-2011, 04:26 PM

Great shots Steve & gtxtom! Steve I’m assuming that they weren’t taken in B.C.?

Here are couple taken with my K105/2.8, using my KX film camera.

Phil.

theunartist · 05-08-2011, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Nice one, mkvlln! Here's a couple more from my new 55/1.8 - yeah, that extra 5mm does make a difference compared to the 50s. Had to back up a bit more for these

(xposted from bokeh)

Nice ones Paul and even with the new lens, they have your signature "smooth" finish!!! How do you like the k55?

Jonathan Mac · 05-09-2011, 12:30 AM

I was in a photography shop the other day to see if they had any interesting Pentax glass, and I found a rare K20mm f/4 in very good condition. It´s a big beast with a very small focus throw, but fantastic to hold. Unfortunately, it was €235, which is too pricey for me, but I´d love to have been able to buy it

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04-26-2011, 06:02 PM	#1021
WiseOx Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Whitby (near Toronto), Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 433	I'll try and get my copy out in the next couple off weeks for a stretch on the new K-5. Will try and keep it stopped down for sharper results. Originally posted by 8540tomg ......I have a feeling some the issues with this lens, PF CA etc., would be less of a problem with the new K5. Being able to shoot at higher apertures would alleviate some of these complaints. Does anyone with a K5 and K300/4 care to put my theory to the test? Tom G

04-26-2011, 07:46 PM	#1022
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by WiseOx I'll try and get my copy out in the next couple off weeks for a stretch on the new K-5. Will try and keep it stopped down for sharper results. I'll be looking forward to the results WiseOx. I suspect the K5 will bring out the best in the old 300/4. Tom G

05-03-2011, 05:49 PM	#1023
gtxtom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 395	Cross-posted a couple of times, but for the sake of the K55 ... This is my fastest lens at the moment. I'm still getting used to good bokeh

05-04-2011, 10:22 AM	#1024
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by gtxtom Cross-posted a couple of times, but for the sake of the K55 ... This is my fastest lens at the moment. I'm still getting used to good bokeh Nice shot! I'll be joining 'the club' soon myself - I also just acquired a K55/1.8. I haven't had a chance to test it out yet, but I love the build & the smooth focus. It's my first K and hopefully not the last...

05-04-2011, 10:59 AM	#1025
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by paulh Nice shot! I'll be joining 'the club' soon myself - I also just acquired a K55/1.8. I haven't had a chance to test it out yet, but I love the build & the smooth focus. It's my first K and hopefully not the last... Congrats! I have that lens and I can tell you it's pretty darn sharp wide open + great color and contrast...

05-04-2011, 12:57 PM	#1026
gtxtom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 395	Originally posted by theunartist Congrats! I have that lens and I can tell you it's pretty darn sharp wide open + great color and contrast... My shot above was wide open. It's amazing how thin even 1.8's DOF is ... I do like the colors and contrast on it as well. The best part was it was part of my dad's kit that he gave to me

05-04-2011, 01:06 PM	#1027
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Here's my first shot with the 55/1.8 wide-open right here with an M50/1.7 lens on my desk with an open window to my right. I think I'm gonna like this lens Last edited by paulh; 05-04-2011 at 02:21 PM.

05-04-2011, 01:41 PM	#1028
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by gtxtom My shot above was wide open. It's amazing how thin even 1.8's DOF is ... I do like the colors and contrast on it as well. The best part was it was part of my dad's kit that he gave to me Agreed, it's almost crazy how thin the DOF is on the lens and at the same time sharp... Originally posted by paulh Here's my first shot with the 55/1.8 wide-open right here with an M50/1.7 lens on my desk with an open window to my right. I think I'm gonna like this lens The other thing I like about the lens, the focal length of 55mm, I know it seems like 50 or 55 wouldn't make a difference but it seems like it does and just being a little larger (than the M50) makes for easier all around handling.

05-05-2011, 08:26 AM	#1029
mkvlln Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 122	I love my K55 too! I prefer the 55mm focal length than the 50mm.

05-05-2011, 12:33 PM	#1030
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Nice one, mkvlln! Here's a couple more from my new 55/1.8 - yeah, that extra 5mm does make a difference compared to the 50s. Had to back up a bit more for these (xposted from bokeh)

05-06-2011, 11:11 PM	#1031
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Great shots paulh! Playing with PP with a few shots.....K5 and a K28/2.0

05-07-2011, 07:00 PM	#1032
gtxtom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 395	Some more from the K55 ...

05-08-2011, 04:26 PM	#1033
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Great shots Steve & gtxtom! Steve I’m assuming that they weren’t taken in B.C.? Here are couple taken with my K105/2.8, using my KX film camera. Phil.

05-08-2011, 05:29 PM	#1034
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by paulh Nice one, mkvlln! Here's a couple more from my new 55/1.8 - yeah, that extra 5mm does make a difference compared to the 50s. Had to back up a bit more for these (xposted from bokeh) Nice ones Paul and even with the new lens, they have your signature "smooth" finish!!! How do you like the k55?

05-09-2011, 12:30 AM	#1035
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	I was in a photography shop the other day to see if they had any interesting Pentax glass, and I found a rare K20mm f/4 in very good condition. It´s a big beast with a very small focus throw, but fantastic to hold. Unfortunately, it was €235, which is too pricey for me, but I´d love to have been able to buy it .