The K-Club!

womble · 02-07-2016, 03:09 PM - **5 Likes**

I tried out my K200/2.5 with the AF1.7 teleconverter (cross-posted with the "single in..." challenge).

Blue tit par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

K.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-07-2016, 03:14 PM - **2 Likes**

jcdoss · 02-08-2016, 09:21 PM - **4 Likes**

Radiating taken with Sony NEX6 and Pentax-K 30/2.8 at f/2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr

Cross posted in the Daily Challenge.

SteveM · 02-08-2016, 10:09 PM - **3 Likes**

Great weekend. My youngest and I fishing for Halibut with a 15 foot surf rod. We're sitting back roasting hot dogs over a fire enjoying the view. The point across the water is in Canada, the mountains beyond that are in the US. There is a fair bit of ocean between the two, but from here, you'd never know it.

K28/2.0 with a K-3

CreationBear · 02-09-2016, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by SteveM

My youngest and I fishing for Halibut

Beautiful country--the "blues" folks get out of that lens never ceases to amaze me.

(FWIW, I actually had a dream in which I liquidated my modest lens collection and replaced it with the K28/2 and a Zeiss 85--a two-lens kit would be easier to get to the top of the hill, but I'm not sure I could say goodbye to my old-faithful K28/3.5.)

**pepperberry farm** · 02-09-2016, 09:25 AM - **3 Likes**

8540tomg · 02-09-2016, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by womble

I tried out my K200/2.5 with the AF1.7 teleconverter (cross-posted with the "single in..." challenge).

Blue tit par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

K.

Nice capture Kris.

I've never tried a teleconverter with my K 200/2.5.

Tom G

womble · 02-10-2016, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Nice capture Kris.

I've never tried a teleconverter with my K 200/2.5.

Tom G

Not that easy. The AF range is very small so you have to get it pretty close manually first. I think it might just be simpler to pre-focus manually as I would do normally. The image actually looks much sharper if you click through to the full-sized version.

Thanks, Kris.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-12-2016, 09:28 PM

**pepperberry farm** · 02-13-2016, 05:03 PM

edgedemon · 02-14-2016, 11:55 AM

Could do with some manual focussing advice when using the K 30mm on an A6000?
It doesn't seem to matter what Im shooting, distance or aperture - the point of focus using the ring to adjust is always at the end, nearly when I can't turn the focussing ring any more - is this normal?

Mike Bokeh · 02-14-2016, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by edgedemon

Could do with some manual focussing advice when using the K 30mm on an A6000?
It doesn't seem to matter what Im shooting, distance or aperture - the point of focus using the ring to adjust is always at the end, nearly when I can't turn the focussing ring any more - is this normal?

Edgedemon, the best advice that I can offer, is to get one of these: Hoodman HoodLoupe Optical Viewfinder for 3.2" LCD Displays H32

I used to have trouble focusing my Takumars, but since I bought one of these, it's no problem at all.

Yes, it is a little pricey, and it is best used with the camera on a tripod, but this loupe will make hard-to-focus manual lenses easy to focus.

It's also great for reviewing images in bright sunlight.

I wish I had known about this sooner.

Mike

edgedemon · 02-14-2016, 01:52 PM

I think there is a misunderstanding..

Im curious as to why when Im manually focussing my lens, the point at which the focus is nailed is right at the end of how far I can turn the focussing ring - its the same no matter what setting or how far the subject matter is...

Id expect focus to be in the middle and then Id have the option to turn one way or the other depending on where I wanted to focus?

Originally posted by Mike Bokeh

Edgedemon, the best advice that I can offer, is to get one of these: Hoodman HoodLoupe Optical Viewfinder for 3.2" LCD Displays H32

I used to have trouble focusing my Takumars, but since I bought one of these, it's no problem at all.

Yes, it is a little pricey, and it is best used with the camera on a tripod, but this loupe will make hard-to-focus manual lenses easy to focus.

It's also great for reviewing images in bright sunlight.

I wish I had known about this sooner.

Mike

Mike Bokeh · 02-14-2016, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by edgedemon

I think there is a misunderstanding..

Im curious as to why when Im manually focussing my lens, the point at which the focus is nailed is right at the end of how far I can turn the focussing ring - its the same no matter what setting or how far the subject matter is...

Id expect focus to be in the middle and then Id have the option to turn one way or the other depending on where I wanted to focus?

Yes, edgedemon, there was a misunderstanding on my part; I thought you were simply having trouble optically focusing your lens.

Sorry about that.

From what you're describing, it sounds like there may be a mechanical problem with your lens.

Then again, I'm no expert in this department.

Someone who knows more than I will probably add their opinion.

I should read more thoroughly before offering advice.

Mike

CreationBear · 02-14-2016, 02:31 PM

Edgedemon-- Certainly no expert myself, but make sure that the front element is secured tightly (i.e. "screwed-in"). I had an episode a few months ago when my K135/2.5 suddenly lost focus--turns out that my faffing about with a close-up filter (and/or screw-in Tak hood) had loosened things up.

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womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I tried out my K200/2.5 with the AF1.7 teleconverter (cross-posted with the "single in..." challenge). Blue tit par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity K.

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02-08-2016, 10:09 PM - 3 Likes	#2539
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Great weekend. My youngest and I fishing for Halibut with a 15 foot surf rod. We're sitting back roasting hot dogs over a fire enjoying the view. The point across the water is in Canada, the mountains beyond that are in the US. There is a fair bit of ocean between the two, but from here, you'd never know it. K28/2.0 with a K-3

02-09-2016, 06:47 AM	#2540
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	Originally posted by SteveM My youngest and I fishing for Halibut Beautiful country--the "blues" folks get out of that lens never ceases to amaze me. (FWIW, I actually had a dream in which I liquidated my modest lens collection and replaced it with the K28/2 and a Zeiss 85--a two-lens kit would be easier to get to the top of the hill, but I'm not sure I could say goodbye to my old-faithful K28/3.5.)

02-09-2016, 04:49 PM	#2542
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by womble I tried out my K200/2.5 with the AF1.7 teleconverter (cross-posted with the "single in..." challenge). Blue tit par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity K. Nice capture Kris. I've never tried a teleconverter with my K 200/2.5. Tom G

02-10-2016, 01:00 PM	#2543
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by 8540tomg Nice capture Kris. I've never tried a teleconverter with my K 200/2.5. Tom G Not that easy. The AF range is very small so you have to get it pretty close manually first. I think it might just be simpler to pre-focus manually as I would do normally. The image actually looks much sharper if you click through to the full-sized version. Thanks, Kris.

02-14-2016, 11:55 AM	#2546
edgedemon Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Photos: Albums Posts: 309	Could do with some manual focussing advice when using the K 30mm on an A6000? It doesn't seem to matter what Im shooting, distance or aperture - the point of focus using the ring to adjust is always at the end, nearly when I can't turn the focussing ring any more - is this normal?

02-14-2016, 01:17 PM	#2547
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Originally posted by edgedemon Could do with some manual focussing advice when using the K 30mm on an A6000? It doesn't seem to matter what Im shooting, distance or aperture - the point of focus using the ring to adjust is always at the end, nearly when I can't turn the focussing ring any more - is this normal? Edgedemon, the best advice that I can offer, is to get one of these: Hoodman HoodLoupe Optical Viewfinder for 3.2" LCD Displays H32 I used to have trouble focusing my Takumars, but since I bought one of these, it's no problem at all. Yes, it is a little pricey, and it is best used with the camera on a tripod, but this loupe will make hard-to-focus manual lenses easy to focus. It's also great for reviewing images in bright sunlight. I wish I had known about this sooner. Mike

02-14-2016, 01:52 PM	#2548
edgedemon Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Photos: Albums Posts: 309	I think there is a misunderstanding.. Im curious as to why when Im manually focussing my lens, the point at which the focus is nailed is right at the end of how far I can turn the focussing ring - its the same no matter what setting or how far the subject matter is... Id expect focus to be in the middle and then Id have the option to turn one way or the other depending on where I wanted to focus? Originally posted by Mike Bokeh Edgedemon, the best advice that I can offer, is to get one of these: Hoodman HoodLoupe Optical Viewfinder for 3.2" LCD Displays H32 I used to have trouble focusing my Takumars, but since I bought one of these, it's no problem at all. Yes, it is a little pricey, and it is best used with the camera on a tripod, but this loupe will make hard-to-focus manual lenses easy to focus. It's also great for reviewing images in bright sunlight. I wish I had known about this sooner. Mike

02-14-2016, 02:21 PM	#2549
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Originally posted by edgedemon I think there is a misunderstanding.. Im curious as to why when Im manually focussing my lens, the point at which the focus is nailed is right at the end of how far I can turn the focussing ring - its the same no matter what setting or how far the subject matter is... Id expect focus to be in the middle and then Id have the option to turn one way or the other depending on where I wanted to focus? Yes, edgedemon, there was a misunderstanding on my part; I thought you were simply having trouble optically focusing your lens. Sorry about that. From what you're describing, it sounds like there may be a mechanical problem with your lens. Then again, I'm no expert in this department. Someone who knows more than I will probably add their opinion. I should read more thoroughly before offering advice. Mike

02-14-2016, 02:31 PM	#2550
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	Edgedemon-- Certainly no expert myself, but make sure that the front element is secured tightly (i.e. "screwed-in"). I had an episode a few months ago when my K135/2.5 suddenly lost focus--turns out that my faffing about with a close-up filter (and/or screw-in Tak hood) had loosened things up.