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HoutHans · 04-24-2021, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I've barely used any other lens since I got it last Monday and the colours are indeed nice. The sharpness wide open is impressive, I've barely taken it off f/2.

Fallen blossom by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Well, this is the famous Hollywood K28/2, right? You're right to be addicted to it.

Jonathan Mac · 04-25-2021, 12:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HoutHans

Well, this is the famous Hollywood K28/2, right? You're right to be addicted to it.

Yes, it is. I've had it since last Monday. This is the only photo I've taken of a person with it. Even the best manual glass is not ideal for photographing kids.

Mara by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Dutch mosquito · 04-25-2021, 01:11 PM - **2 Likes**

K 50mm F4 macro

X-posted on 'Post your best KP shots'.

HoutHans · 04-25-2021, 09:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Yes, it is. I've had it since last Monday. This is the only photo I've taken of a person with it. Even the best manual glass is not ideal for photographing kids.

Mara by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

But this turned out rather well, enjoy that lens!

---------- Post added 04-25-21 at 09:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by Dutch mosquito

K 50mm F4 macro

X-posted on 'Post your best KP shots'.

This is nice, with lots of tonality, but it looks a bit dark to me.

Dutch mosquito · 04-26-2021, 07:33 AM - **2 Likes**

Thank you for your response HoutHans. I have indeed kept the photo on the dark side. I did this to keep the color tones full. With a much lighter photo, you largely lose the atmosphere from the photo. Below I have placed a slightly brighter version.

But indeed making the photo lighter certainly doesn't hurt it.

Jonathan Mac · 04-26-2021, 01:21 PM - **6 Likes**

My little one with the K 28mm f/2, wide open, and a crop from the same image to show the sharpness this lens is capable of even at f/2. If you want to see the 100% crop then click on the image and go to Flickr where you can blow it up a bit more.

Lúa by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Lúa (crop) by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**MXLX** · 04-26-2021, 02:51 PM

^^^^^
That's why it's a legend. Very nice.

edom31 · 04-26-2021, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

My little one with the K 28mm f/2, wide open, and a crop from the same image to show the sharpness this lens is capable of even at f/2. If you want to see the 100% crop then click on the image and go to Flickr where you can blow it up a bit more.

Lúa by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Lúa (crop) by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Wow - great capture. Amazing details!

HoutHans · 04-26-2021, 09:20 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

My little one with the K 28mm f/2, wide open, and a crop from the same image to show the sharpness this lens is capable of even at f/2. If you want to see the 100% crop then click on the image and go to Flickr where you can blow it up a bit more.

Lúa by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Lúa (crop) by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Wow, these are amazing! I love the scene and the way you've captured it.

Here's what I did with my only K-lens, the K135/2.5 wide open:

womble · 04-26-2021, 10:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Testing out my K-3iii with the K50/4 macro.

Blossom par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

---------- Post added 04-27-21 at 06:17 AM ----------

And the K28/3.5 shift (handheld!)

Ayot New Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Ayot Old Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Jonathan Mac · 04-27-2021, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by edom31

Wow - great capture. Amazing details!

Thanks. I've been using this lens for a week but even so I was shocked by how sharp this shot was when I zoomed in.

Originally posted by womble

Testing out my K-3iii with the K50/4 macro.

Blossom par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

---------- Post added 04-27-21 at 06:17 AM ----------

And the K28/3.5 shift (handheld!)

Ayot New Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Ayot Old Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Looks like the K-3 III's image quality is beyond reproach from what I've seen so far.

womble · 04-27-2021, 01:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Looks like the K-3 III's image quality is beyond reproach from what I've seen so far.

It's pretty good, but what I am really enjoying is it makes using old manual glass really easy compared to earlier models: Av mode for older glass, hugely improved exposure accuracy, bright viewfinder, in viewfinder levels, excellent catch-in-focus. Definite thumbs up from me.

**mattt** · 04-27-2021, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by womble

It's pretty good, but what I am really enjoying is it makes using old manual glass really easy compared to earlier models: Av mode for older glass, hugely improved exposure accuracy, bright viewfinder, in viewfinder levels, excellent catch-in-focus. Definite thumbs up from me.

This is great news - I wondered how they were going to implement the legacy lens improvements. Is there much hassle to inputing the Aperture setting for your M42/K/M lenses?

**MXLX** · 04-27-2021, 08:45 PM

^^^^^
Can you direct me to info on those changes/improvements to using legacy glass?

HoutHans · 04-27-2021, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by womble

Testing out my K-3iii with the K50/4 macro.

Blossom par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

---------- Post added 04-27-21 at 06:17 AM ----------

And the K28/3.5 shift (handheld!)

Ayot New Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Ayot Old Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

That is excellent image quality indeed. I'm wondering about the ease of using legacy glass as well.

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04-24-2021, 09:22 PM	#3751
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,126	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I've barely used any other lens since I got it last Monday and the colours are indeed nice. The sharpness wide open is impressive, I've barely taken it off f/2. Fallen blossom by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Well, this is the famous Hollywood K28/2, right? You're right to be addicted to it.

04-25-2021, 12:34 AM - 1 Like	#3752
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by HoutHans Well, this is the famous Hollywood K28/2, right? You're right to be addicted to it. Yes, it is. I've had it since last Monday. This is the only photo I've taken of a person with it. Even the best manual glass is not ideal for photographing kids. Mara by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

04-25-2021, 01:11 PM - 2 Likes	#3753
Dutch mosquito Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Albums Posts: 77	K 50mm F4 macro X-posted on 'Post your best KP shots'.

04-25-2021, 09:51 PM - 1 Like	#3754
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,126	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Yes, it is. I've had it since last Monday. This is the only photo I've taken of a person with it. Even the best manual glass is not ideal for photographing kids. Mara by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr But this turned out rather well, enjoy that lens! ---------- Post added 04-25-21 at 09:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by Dutch mosquito K 50mm F4 macro X-posted on 'Post your best KP shots'. This is nice, with lots of tonality, but it looks a bit dark to me.

04-26-2021, 07:33 AM - 2 Likes	#3755
Dutch mosquito Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Albums Posts: 77	Thank you for your response HoutHans. I have indeed kept the photo on the dark side. I did this to keep the color tones full. With a much lighter photo, you largely lose the atmosphere from the photo. Below I have placed a slightly brighter version. But indeed making the photo lighter certainly doesn't hurt it.

04-26-2021, 01:21 PM - 6 Likes	#3756
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	My little one with the K 28mm f/2, wide open, and a crop from the same image to show the sharpness this lens is capable of even at f/2. If you want to see the 100% crop then click on the image and go to Flickr where you can blow it up a bit more. Lúa by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Lúa (crop) by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

04-26-2021, 02:51 PM	#3757
MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 841	^^^^^ That's why it's a legend. Very nice.

04-26-2021, 03:10 PM	#3758
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac My little one with the K 28mm f/2, wide open, and a crop from the same image to show the sharpness this lens is capable of even at f/2. If you want to see the 100% crop then click on the image and go to Flickr where you can blow it up a bit more. Lúa by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Lúa (crop) by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Wow - great capture. Amazing details!

04-26-2021, 09:20 PM - 3 Likes	#3759
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,126	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac My little one with the K 28mm f/2, wide open, and a crop from the same image to show the sharpness this lens is capable of even at f/2. If you want to see the 100% crop then click on the image and go to Flickr where you can blow it up a bit more. Lúa by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Lúa (crop) by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Wow, these are amazing! I love the scene and the way you've captured it. Here's what I did with my only K-lens, the K135/2.5 wide open:

04-26-2021, 10:15 PM - 2 Likes	#3760
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Testing out my K-3iii with the K50/4 macro. Blossom par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity ---------- Post added 04-27-21 at 06:17 AM ---------- And the K28/3.5 shift (handheld!) Ayot New Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity Ayot Old Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

04-27-2021, 01:09 AM	#3761
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by edom31 Wow - great capture. Amazing details! Thanks. I've been using this lens for a week but even so I was shocked by how sharp this shot was when I zoomed in. Originally posted by womble Testing out my K-3iii with the K50/4 macro. Blossom par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity ---------- Post added 04-27-21 at 06:17 AM ---------- And the K28/3.5 shift (handheld!) Ayot New Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity Ayot Old Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity Looks like the K-3 III's image quality is beyond reproach from what I've seen so far.

04-27-2021, 01:46 AM - 2 Likes	#3762
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Looks like the K-3 III's image quality is beyond reproach from what I've seen so far. It's pretty good, but what I am really enjoying is it makes using old manual glass really easy compared to earlier models: Av mode for older glass, hugely improved exposure accuracy, bright viewfinder, in viewfinder levels, excellent catch-in-focus. Definite thumbs up from me.

04-27-2021, 07:18 PM	#3763
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by womble It's pretty good, but what I am really enjoying is it makes using old manual glass really easy compared to earlier models: Av mode for older glass, hugely improved exposure accuracy, bright viewfinder, in viewfinder levels, excellent catch-in-focus. Definite thumbs up from me. This is great news - I wondered how they were going to implement the legacy lens improvements. Is there much hassle to inputing the Aperture setting for your M42/K/M lenses?

04-27-2021, 08:45 PM	#3764
MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 841	^^^^^ Can you direct me to info on those changes/improvements to using legacy glass?

04-27-2021, 10:28 PM	#3765
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,126	Originally posted by womble Testing out my K-3iii with the K50/4 macro. Blossom par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity ---------- Post added 04-27-21 at 06:17 AM ---------- And the K28/3.5 shift (handheld!) Ayot New Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity Ayot Old Church par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity That is excellent image quality indeed. I'm wondering about the ease of using legacy glass as well.

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