The Off-Brand Club!!

**Matthew** · 10-16-2017, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

and the last one is with 10mm of tube

Any details on this 10mm tube? I have not seen one for k mount less than 12mm.

**Matthew** · 10-17-2017, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by dcshooter

The lens he is using is m42, for which there are loads of 10mm tubes available.

Thanks. I should have paid more attention.

Jean Poitiers · 10-22-2017, 12:36 PM - **1 Like**

More Universon 55/1.4 as my Single challenges lens ... a great 3€ yard sale find, with SLR body attached. (xpost)

Jean Poitiers · 10-28-2017, 03:14 AM - **7 Likes**

A few more efforts on the K-1 with my Single Challenges lens ... Universon 55/1.4 (Tomioka) ... xpost from Bokeh Club thread

stevebrot · 10-28-2017, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

More Universon 55/1.4 as my Single challenges lens ... a great 3€ yard sale find, with SLR body attached. (xpost)

OK...I am impressed. Time to dust off my Rikenon 55/1.4.

Steve

sculptormic · 10-30-2017, 03:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Robotar 35/2.8

**djb47** · 01-09-2018, 02:22 PM - **7 Likes**

A manual Kimunor 500mm at f11, 1/500, handheld

Not too bad for a freebie lens.

Jonathan Mac · 04-06-2020, 08:25 AM - **1 Like**

Wasn't sure where to put these but they fit here and revive a thread that's been abandoned for some time.

Auto Chinon 55mm f/1.7, M42 mount.

F/4 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Wide open test III by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

stevebrot · 04-06-2020, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Wasn't sure where to put these but they fit here and revive a thread that's been abandoned for some time.

Auto Chinon 55mm f/1.7, M42 mount.

It's ALIVE!

Steve

**Matthew** · 04-06-2020, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Wasn't sure where to put these but they fit here and revive a thread that's been abandoned for some time.

Auto Chinon 55mm f/1.7, M42 mount.

It is always nice to see some off-brand action. One of the more joyful threads on PF. But I had not realised how long it had been.

Your Auto Chinon looks useful enough, although I suspect it will be one of those lenses to use in more subdued lighting.

Jonathan Mac · 05-31-2021, 08:07 AM - **2 Likes**

Wow, not much has happened here since the last time I posted. I got the Chinon M42 55/1.7 out again for some wide-open flower shots

Roses by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Roses II by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

White by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**Fdooch** · 06-16-2021, 11:38 AM

Pallas Magenta 28

**Matthew** · 06-16-2021, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by Fdooch

Pallas Magenta 28

Interesting shot. I don't see any problem with the corner sharpness that is mentioned in the one review in the lens review section. Looks like the kind of lens that deals with low contrast situations well but has problems with high contrast. I have a few of those (e.g. Ricoh XR 135 and Sigma DG 70-300).
Perhaps you could put a review in the lens review section.
Pallas 28mm f/2.8 Magenta AM M42 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

**Fdooch** · 06-17-2021, 01:33 AM

Originally posted by Matthew

Interesting shot. I don't see any problem with the corner sharpness that is mentioned in the one review in the lens review section. Looks like the kind of lens that deals with low contrast situations well but has problems with high contrast. I have a few of those (e.g. Ricoh XR 135 and Sigma DG 70-300).
Perhaps you could put a review in the lens review section.
Pallas 28mm f/2.8 Magenta AM M42 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

I remember having a hard time finding a mention of this lens on the net. In fact, it is really indistinct in the picture. And this photo has undergone some serious PP. Both in colors and in contrast.

---------- Post added 06-17-21 at 01:37 AM ----------

Originally posted by Matthew

Interesting shot. I don't see any problem with the corner sharpness that is mentioned in the one review in the lens review section. Looks like the kind of lens that deals with low contrast situations well but has problems with high contrast. I have a few of those (e.g. Ricoh XR 135 and Sigma DG 70-300).
Perhaps you could put a review in the lens review section.
Pallas 28mm f/2.8 Magenta AM M42 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

This lens was purchased from ebee as a test at an auction and cost less than $ 15. It is difficult to expect anything outstanding from him.

**djb47** · 06-03-2022, 07:53 AM - **1 Like**

It's been several years since I last used the Kentar 35mm f2.8. Decided to do a DIC with it and the *istDS2 this month. Several of the images so far:

04-06-2020, 03:03 PM	#1180
Matthew Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hawkesbury Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,896	Off brand forever... Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Wasn't sure where to put these but they fit here and revive a thread that's been abandoned for some time. Auto Chinon 55mm f/1.7, M42 mount. It is always nice to see some off-brand action. One of the more joyful threads on PF. But I had not realised how long it had been. Your Auto Chinon looks useful enough, although I suspect it will be one of those lenses to use in more subdued lighting.

06-16-2021, 11:38 AM	#1182
Fdooch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Moscow Photos: Albums Posts: 760	Pallas Magenta 28 Last edited by Fdooch; 07-27-2021 at 06:50 AM.

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10-16-2017, 04:53 PM	#1171
Matthew Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hawkesbury Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,896	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers and the last one is with 10mm of tube Any details on this 10mm tube? I have not seen one for k mount less than 12mm.

10-17-2017, 01:49 PM	#1172
Matthew Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hawkesbury Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,896	Originally posted by dcshooter The lens he is using is m42, for which there are loads of 10mm tubes available. Thanks. I should have paid more attention.

10-22-2017, 12:36 PM - 1 Like	#1173
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	More Universon 55/1.4 as my Single challenges lens ... a great 3€ yard sale find, with SLR body attached. (xpost)

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	A few more efforts on the K-1 with my Single Challenges lens ... Universon 55/1.4 (Tomioka) ... xpost from Bokeh Club thread

10-28-2017, 04:48 PM	#1175
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers More Universon 55/1.4 as my Single challenges lens ... a great 3€ yard sale find, with SLR body attached. (xpost) OK...I am impressed. Time to dust off my Rikenon 55/1.4. Steve

10-30-2017, 03:56 PM - 2 Likes	#1176
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Robotar 35/2.8

01-09-2018, 02:22 PM - 7 Likes	#1177
djb47 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lenoir, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,559	A manual Kimunor 500mm at f11, 1/500, handheld Not too bad for a freebie lens.

04-06-2020, 08:25 AM - 1 Like	#1178
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Wasn't sure where to put these but they fit here and revive a thread that's been abandoned for some time. Auto Chinon 55mm f/1.7, M42 mount. F/4 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Wide open test III by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

04-06-2020, 09:17 AM	#1179
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Wasn't sure where to put these but they fit here and revive a thread that's been abandoned for some time. Auto Chinon 55mm f/1.7, M42 mount. It's ALIVE! Steve

05-31-2021, 08:07 AM - 2 Likes	#1181
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Wow, not much has happened here since the last time I posted. I got the Chinon M42 55/1.7 out again for some wide-open flower shots Roses by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Roses II by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr White by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

06-16-2021, 04:10 PM	#1183
Matthew Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hawkesbury Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,896	Originally posted by Fdooch Pallas Magenta 28 Interesting shot. I don't see any problem with the corner sharpness that is mentioned in the one review in the lens review section. Looks like the kind of lens that deals with low contrast situations well but has problems with high contrast. I have a few of those (e.g. Ricoh XR 135 and Sigma DG 70-300). Perhaps you could put a review in the lens review section. Pallas 28mm f/2.8 Magenta AM M42 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

06-17-2021, 01:33 AM	#1184
Fdooch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Moscow Photos: Albums Posts: 760	Originally posted by Matthew Interesting shot. I don't see any problem with the corner sharpness that is mentioned in the one review in the lens review section. Looks like the kind of lens that deals with low contrast situations well but has problems with high contrast. I have a few of those (e.g. Ricoh XR 135 and Sigma DG 70-300). Perhaps you could put a review in the lens review section. Pallas 28mm f/2.8 Magenta AM M42 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database I remember having a hard time finding a mention of this lens on the net. In fact, it is really indistinct in the picture. And this photo has undergone some serious PP. Both in colors and in contrast. ---------- Post added 06-17-21 at 01:37 AM ---------- Originally posted by Matthew Interesting shot. I don't see any problem with the corner sharpness that is mentioned in the one review in the lens review section. Looks like the kind of lens that deals with low contrast situations well but has problems with high contrast. I have a few of those (e.g. Ricoh XR 135 and Sigma DG 70-300). Perhaps you could put a review in the lens review section. Pallas 28mm f/2.8 Magenta AM M42 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database This lens was purchased from ebee as a test at an auction and cost less than $ 15. It is difficult to expect anything outstanding from him.

06-03-2022, 07:53 AM - 1 Like	#1185
djb47 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lenoir, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,559	It's been several years since I last used the Kentar 35mm f2.8. Decided to do a DIC with it and the *istDS2 this month. Several of the images so far:

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