The K-Club!

jcdoss · 10-04-2016, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by ds_sc

Some of my favorite lenses...

Awesome photo!

**stubyles** · 10-09-2016, 02:17 PM - **6 Likes**

30/2.8 on The Solent (3 shot pano, x-posted)

**Green&White** · 10-10-2016, 11:32 AM - **4 Likes**

A7 & SMC Pentax 2.8 105

jcdoss · 10-11-2016, 01:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Reiger's on Main taken with K-1 and K105/2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr

Cabessius · 10-13-2016, 05:19 AM - **2 Likes**

The 4 "K" series that I have, same place. Just for comparison.

35mm f3.5

50mm f1.4

105mm f2.8

135mm f3.5

cleaverx · 10-14-2016, 08:03 PM - **6 Likes**

Here is a shot of Great Blue Heron. Me and my friend were shooting shorebirds at the water level,,,front tripod legs in the water and we almost missed this heron just walking right in front
of us really close. This is only slightly cropped image. The background came out nice with orange glow created with sun setting low. I love the output of this old lens.

Shot with K-50 and SMC 500mm f/4.5

zzeitg · 10-15-2016, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by cleaverx

Here is a shot of Great Blue Heron. Me and my friend were shooting shorebirds at the water level,,,front tripod legs in the water and we almost missed this heron just walking right in front
of us really close. This is only slightly cropped image. The background came out nice with orange glow created with sun setting low. I love the output of this old lens.

Shot with K-50 and SMC 500mm f/4.5

Very nice! Thx. for sharing.

noelpolar · 10-15-2016, 10:59 PM - **1 Like**

I normally wouldn't do 1.2 portraits.... anyway K50/1.2 on K-1 @ 1.2....was a quite dark Brewery.... Iens performed better then I'd thought.

George

Poor George has had a stiff year or two.... Brain Aneurysm.... followed later by requiring a pace maker.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-17-2016, 06:55 AM

just a quick question for the K-club:

I am considering a K200/2.5 and am curious about how it compares to an A*200/2.8 - looking for experience/opinions and if the added 'A' functionality is worth the additional premium on the A*200....

thanks in advance....

bradsarno · 10-17-2016, 01:46 PM - **3 Likes**

Oh boy, look what lens I found today in a local shop. Mint condition, just perfect. Can't wait to go shootin'.

Brad

**Riggomatic** · 10-17-2016, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by bradsarno

Oh boy, look what lens I found today in a local shop. Mint condition, just perfect. Can't wait to go shootin'.

Brad

Nice! I wish I had a local shop like that.

noelpolar · 10-17-2016, 04:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bradsarno

Oh boy, look what lens I found today in a local shop. Mint condition, just perfect. Can't wait to go shootin'.

Brad

Whatever you do..... don't tell us it was $40 or something!

**stubyles** · 10-18-2016, 02:16 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

just a quick question for the K-club:
I am considering a K200/2.5 and am curious about how it compares to an A*200/2.8 - looking for experience/opinions and if the added 'A' functionality is worth the additional premium on the A*200....

thanks in advance....

Don't know the A* but I have the K200/2.5 which I bought after acquiring and falling in love with the K135/2.5.
The 200 has similar characteristics: great bokeh, very sharp and lovely to use.
It is pretty heavy though, I have an M*300 and they're the same size.

For what it's worth, I have a couple of A's but I mostly use my K's and don't really miss the 'A' functionality. I tend to start with the aperture though so using the green button means I don't really need it.

You definitely won't regret buying one but how much you'll use it?

Here's a few samples (the first three are with the K-3, the last two with the K-1):

**pepperberry farm** · 10-18-2016, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by stubyles

Don't know the A* but I have the K200/2.5 which I bought after acquiring and falling in love with the K135/2.5.
The 200 has similar characteristics: great bokeh, very sharp and lovely to use.
It is pretty heavy though, I have an M*300 and they're the same size.

For what it's worth, I have a couple of A's but I mostly use my K's and don't really miss the 'A' functionality. I tend to start with the aperture though so using the green button means I don't really need it.

You definitely won't regret buying one but how much you'll use it?

thank you, Stuart, this is what I am looking for...

I agree that it weighs more than the normal telephoto, and weighs twice as much as a DA 55-300 zoom.... I'll definitely be thinking mono/tripod for serious use with it...

and the thought of how often would I use it is a valid one.... how often do you pack yours, anticipating to use it?

**stubyles** · 10-18-2016, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

thank you, Stuart, this is what I am looking for...

I agree that it weighs more than the normal telephoto, and weighs twice as much as a DA 55-300 zoom.... I'll definitely be thinking mono/tripod for serious use with it...

and the thought of how often would I use it is a valid one.... how often do you pack yours, anticipating to use it?

I haven't used it too much, but when I take it out it tends to stay on the camera all day and I look for shots for it.

We're hiring a motorhome next week and driving it down the coast of Italy to Pompeii, I shall be taking it along with the 135, 85, 50 and 30 Ks, the only other lens I'm taking is my A20.
Expect a lot of rocks, ruins and Mediterranean sunsets!

10-13-2016, 05:19 AM - 2 Likes	#2750
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	The 4 "K" series that I have, same place. Just for comparison. 35mm f3.5 50mm f1.4 105mm f2.8 135mm f3.5 Last edited by Cabessius; 10-13-2016 at 05:27 AM.

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10-04-2016, 06:23 AM	#2746
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	Originally posted by ds_sc Some of my favorite lenses... Awesome photo!

10-09-2016, 02:17 PM - 6 Likes	#2747
stubyles Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	30/2.8 on The Solent (3 shot pano, x-posted)

10-10-2016, 11:32 AM - 4 Likes	#2748
Green&White Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Germany, Göttingen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 204	A7 & SMC Pentax 2.8 105

10-11-2016, 01:06 PM - 2 Likes	#2749
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	Reiger's on Main taken with K-1 and K105/2.8 by Jason Doss, on Flickr

10-14-2016, 08:03 PM - 6 Likes	#2751
cleaverx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 267	Here is a shot of Great Blue Heron. Me and my friend were shooting shorebirds at the water level,,,front tripod legs in the water and we almost missed this heron just walking right in front of us really close. This is only slightly cropped image. The background came out nice with orange glow created with sun setting low. I love the output of this old lens. Shot with K-50 and SMC 500mm f/4.5

10-15-2016, 12:45 AM	#2752
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by cleaverx Here is a shot of Great Blue Heron. Me and my friend were shooting shorebirds at the water level,,,front tripod legs in the water and we almost missed this heron just walking right in front of us really close. This is only slightly cropped image. The background came out nice with orange glow created with sun setting low. I love the output of this old lens. Shot with K-50 and SMC 500mm f/4.5 Very nice! Thx. for sharing.

10-15-2016, 10:59 PM - 1 Like	#2753
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I normally wouldn't do 1.2 portraits.... anyway K50/1.2 on K-1 @ 1.2....was a quite dark Brewery.... Iens performed better then I'd thought. George Poor George has had a stiff year or two.... Brain Aneurysm.... followed later by requiring a pace maker.

10-17-2016, 06:55 AM	#2754
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	just a quick question for the K-club: I am considering a K200/2.5 and am curious about how it compares to an A200/2.8 - looking for experience/opinions and if the added 'A' functionality is worth the additional premium on the A200.... thanks in advance....

10-17-2016, 02:36 PM	#2756
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by bradsarno Oh boy, look what lens I found today in a local shop. Mint condition, just perfect. Can't wait to go shootin'. Brad Nice! I wish I had a local shop like that.

10-17-2016, 04:25 PM - 1 Like	#2757
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by bradsarno Oh boy, look what lens I found today in a local shop. Mint condition, just perfect. Can't wait to go shootin'. Brad Whatever you do..... don't tell us it was $40 or something!

10-18-2016, 02:16 PM - 3 Likes	#2758
stubyles Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	Originally posted by pepperberry farm just a quick question for the K-club: I am considering a K200/2.5 and am curious about how it compares to an A200/2.8 - looking for experience/opinions and if the added 'A' functionality is worth the additional premium on the A200.... thanks in advance.... Don't know the A* but I have the K200/2.5 which I bought after acquiring and falling in love with the K135/2.5. The 200 has similar characteristics: great bokeh, very sharp and lovely to use. It is pretty heavy though, I have an M*300 and they're the same size. For what it's worth, I have a couple of A's but I mostly use my K's and don't really miss the 'A' functionality. I tend to start with the aperture though so using the green button means I don't really need it. You definitely won't regret buying one but how much you'll use it? Here's a few samples (the first three are with the K-3, the last two with the K-1):

10-18-2016, 02:52 PM	#2759
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	Originally posted by stubyles Don't know the A* but I have the K200/2.5 which I bought after acquiring and falling in love with the K135/2.5. The 200 has similar characteristics: great bokeh, very sharp and lovely to use. It is pretty heavy though, I have an M*300 and they're the same size. For what it's worth, I have a couple of A's but I mostly use my K's and don't really miss the 'A' functionality. I tend to start with the aperture though so using the green button means I don't really need it. You definitely won't regret buying one but how much you'll use it? thank you, Stuart, this is what I am looking for... I agree that it weighs more than the normal telephoto, and weighs twice as much as a DA 55-300 zoom.... I'll definitely be thinking mono/tripod for serious use with it... and the thought of how often would I use it is a valid one.... how often do you pack yours, anticipating to use it?

10-18-2016, 03:05 PM	#2760
stubyles Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	Originally posted by pepperberry farm thank you, Stuart, this is what I am looking for... I agree that it weighs more than the normal telephoto, and weighs twice as much as a DA 55-300 zoom.... I'll definitely be thinking mono/tripod for serious use with it... and the thought of how often would I use it is a valid one.... how often do you pack yours, anticipating to use it? I haven't used it too much, but when I take it out it tends to stay on the camera all day and I look for shots for it. We're hiring a motorhome next week and driving it down the coast of Italy to Pompeii, I shall be taking it along with the 135, 85, 50 and 30 Ks, the only other lens I'm taking is my A20. Expect a lot of rocks, ruins and Mediterranean sunsets!