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**pepperberry farm** · 05-05-2018, 04:42 AM - **3 Likes**

these are little softer than I'd like, but I think it's my technique that is at fault, not the lens... I just need to work with her more...

**Skodadriver** · 05-08-2018, 07:48 AM - **1 Like**

After seeing the wonderful pepperberry farm images from his Pentax-A 35-105mm, I gave mine a run out while waiting for my wife to make a quick call. I do not know what the tree is that provides this blossom but it is quite attractive. Plus another couple of images.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-08-2018, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Skodadriver

After seeing the wonderful pepperberry farm images from his Pentax-A 35-105mm, I gave mine a run out while waiting for my wife to make a quick call. I do not know what the tree is that provides this blossom but it is quite attractive. Plus another couple of images.

nice shots!

**Skodadriver** · 05-16-2018, 04:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Dull and overcast today but a quick look in the garden shows that recent warm sunny weather has made some of the flowers bloom. Taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm at F11.

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**wtlwdwgn** · 05-16-2018, 10:02 AM - **1 Like**

K-1 and A 70-210mm f.4 Macro.

ChristianRock · 05-16-2018, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

these are little softer than I'd like, but I think it's my technique that is at fault, not the lens... I just need to work with her more...

The colors are great! And you are right, it's really hard to shoot with these long lenses. Does it have a tripod mount?

**pepperberry farm** · 05-16-2018, 05:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

The colors are great! And you are right, it's really hard to shoot with these long lenses. Does it have a tripod mount?

it does:

**goatsNdonkey** · 05-17-2018, 06:26 AM - **1 Like**

The 9.5 cookie focal length is impressive! And f5.6 is pretty fast for that length!

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

it does:

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-21-2018, 03:40 PM - **1 Like**

K-1 and A 70-210mmf/4 Macro.

**niceshot** · 05-21-2018, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Nice lens I will have to get one now.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-21-2018, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by niceshot

Nice lens I will have to get one now.

highly recommended...

ZombieArmy · 05-22-2018, 12:23 PM - **4 Likes**

Since I got my Pentax M42 Adapter in I've decided to use my Sears 80-200 F4 for the first time in a while.

This lens is interesting. It's not a great performer by any means, but the Bokeh transitions with this lens are simply sublime. When shooting portraits this lens has a bit of a glow to it, very cool effect although technically incredibly imperfect. When used for macro (a surprising 1:1.15 to 1.65 macro mind you) it actually does pretty damn well. Here are some quick and dirty macro shots done at 80mm, which is not the closest it can do it:

Very limited PP on this (except for the last one). Just minor highlight and exposure adjustments. These are shot wide open at F4, with a flash and smaller aperture you could probably get good results out of this lens.

My version is the (seemingly uncommon) m42 version, but I'd spring for the much less of a pain in the ass K version if you want it. I ended up getting mine for 5 dollars though so it's hard to complain.

**paulh** · 05-24-2018, 08:57 AM - **2 Likes**

From early March with the A35-70/4 on *ist D:

Sagitta · 05-25-2018, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

these are little softer than I'd like, but I think it's my technique that is at fault, not the lens... I just need to work with her more...

It's probably the f/5.6. Those big lenses (heck, lenses in general) usually tend to be soft wide open. I bet those shots at f/8 or so would look worlds different.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-25-2018, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

It's probably the f/5.6. Those big lenses (heck, lenses in general) usually tend to be soft wide open. I bet those shots at f/8 or so would look worlds different.

I agree; it was piss-poor light... I've got some time off coming up and intend to spend some of it with this lens....

05-05-2018, 04:42 AM - 3 Likes	#631
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	K-3 with Tokina AT-X SD 150-500mm f5.6 these are little softer than I'd like, but I think it's my technique that is at fault, not the lens... I just need to work with her more...

05-22-2018, 12:23 PM - 4 Likes	#642
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Since I got my Pentax M42 Adapter in I've decided to use my Sears 80-200 F4 for the first time in a while. This lens is interesting. It's not a great performer by any means, but the Bokeh transitions with this lens are simply sublime. When shooting portraits this lens has a bit of a glow to it, very cool effect although technically incredibly imperfect. When used for macro (a surprising 1:1.15 to 1.65 macro mind you) it actually does pretty damn well. Here are some quick and dirty macro shots done at 80mm, which is not the closest it can do it: Very limited PP on this (except for the last one). Just minor highlight and exposure adjustments. These are shot wide open at F4, with a flash and smaller aperture you could probably get good results out of this lens. My version is the (seemingly uncommon) m42 version, but I'd spring for the much less of a pain in the ass K version if you want it. I ended up getting mine for 5 dollars though so it's hard to complain. Last edited by ZombieArmy; 05-22-2018 at 01:14 PM.

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05-08-2018, 08:42 AM	#633
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by Skodadriver After seeing the wonderful pepperberry farm images from his Pentax-A 35-105mm, I gave mine a run out while waiting for my wife to make a quick call. I do not know what the tree is that provides this blossom but it is quite attractive. Plus another couple of images. nice shots!

05-16-2018, 10:02 AM - 1 Like	#635
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	K-1 and A 70-210mm f.4 Macro.

05-16-2018, 10:40 AM	#636
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm these are little softer than I'd like, but I think it's my technique that is at fault, not the lens... I just need to work with her more... The colors are great! And you are right, it's really hard to shoot with these long lenses. Does it have a tripod mount?

05-16-2018, 05:26 PM - 1 Like	#637
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock The colors are great! And you are right, it's really hard to shoot with these long lenses. Does it have a tripod mount? it does:

05-17-2018, 06:26 AM - 1 Like	#638
goatsNdonkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fulton County, Illinois Posts: 3,727	The 9.5 cookie focal length is impressive! And f5.6 is pretty fast for that length! Originally posted by pepperberry farm it does:

05-21-2018, 03:40 PM - 1 Like	#639
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	K-1 and A 70-210mmf/4 Macro.

05-21-2018, 03:54 PM	#640
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,564	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Nice lens I will have to get one now.

05-21-2018, 04:26 PM	#641
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by niceshot Nice lens I will have to get one now. highly recommended...

05-24-2018, 08:57 AM - 2 Likes	#643
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	From early March with the A35-70/4 on *ist D:

05-25-2018, 01:46 PM	#644
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by pepperberry farm these are little softer than I'd like, but I think it's my technique that is at fault, not the lens... I just need to work with her more... It's probably the f/5.6. Those big lenses (heck, lenses in general) usually tend to be soft wide open. I bet those shots at f/8 or so would look worlds different.

05-25-2018, 03:12 PM	#645
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sagitta It's probably the f/5.6. Those big lenses (heck, lenses in general) usually tend to be soft wide open. I bet those shots at f/8 or so would look worlds different. I agree; it was piss-poor light... I've got some time off coming up and intend to spend some of it with this lens....