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Ira · 02-01-2011, 01:56 PM

Hangu, I heard February's photo contest is going to be Tampons.

mglowe · 02-01-2011, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

It had to with a term which applies to both felines and female genitalia. I can see how it could be considerered in poor taste and I don't have any gripe about that at all. I just don't understand how that gets popped while worse is left alone.

Mike and Hangu,

Just a thought....I have noticed that there aren't many women posting to this site....I suspect that a few would still be posting if.....

Mike Cash · 02-01-2011, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by mglowe

Mike and Hangu,

Just a thought....I have noticed that there aren't many women posting to this site....I suspect that a few would still be posting if.....

Yes, our two little posts which appeared for a very short time on page four-hundred-n-sumthin in a thread visited by only a small portion of the visitors to the site are responsible for driving women away from Pentax Forums.

Tell me......Just how is it you are able to discern the gender of posters? Would you care to speculate on the ethnic mix while you're at it?

theunartist · 02-01-2011, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by mglowe

I agree that it is an amazing lens (200 3.5 Takumar) in certain circumstances. It's extraordinary for telephoto portraits and seems to create a little image magic. I can't quite put my finger on what makes it such an interesting and satisfying lens to shoot with.....

As I recall, I ran across an article many years ago written by a well known photo journalist who used this very lens to photograph Cassius Clay at the "thrilla in Manila" bout in the Philippines. In the article, he complained about the Super Takumar 200 F4 replacement being inferior to the old 3.5 Takumar. If anyone here comes across this article somewhere on the internet, please post the link for the forum members. It's a fun article to read.

I've never actually had the pleasure of meeting someone that still referred to Muhammad Ali as Cassius Clay till today and you're a PENTAX user to boot!!! You've got to be a very open minded, highly educated, successful as well as surrounded by tons of friends, living in the land of the free!!!

So please keep it coming mglowe, entertain us further with your acumen...

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Yes, our two little posts which appeared for a very short time on page four-hundred-n-sumthin in a thread visited by only a small portion of the visitors to the site are responsible for driving women away from Pentax Forums.

Tell me......Just how is it you are able to discern the gender of posters? Would you care to speculate on the ethnic mix while you're at it?

See above...

NisMopar06 · 02-01-2011, 05:05 PM

Another from the Super-Takumar 55/2

The detail on this at full resolution blew me away

By the way, this thread is eye candy!

theunartist · 02-01-2011, 05:27 PM

Super-Tak 50 1.4

PP using FastStone.Org

SMC-Tak 55 2.0

X-Posted...

Scott M · 02-01-2011, 06:17 PM

SMC Tak 1.8/85 wide open. One of my favorite lenses. Not my favorite veggie... looks a little too brain-like.

Attached Images

Last edited by Scott M; 03-04-2011 at 02:10 PM.

hangu · 02-01-2011, 06:22 PM

mglowe,

Just a thought....I have noticed that there aren't many cats posting to this site....I suspect that a few would still be posting if.....

v5planet · 02-01-2011, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

Super-Tak 50 1.4

PP using FastStone.Org

SMC-Tak 55 2.0

X-Posted...

DOF on that first one is nuts! Great colors in the second.

mglowe · 02-01-2011, 09:51 PM

Auto Takumar 135 3.5

hangu · 02-01-2011, 09:58 PM

Super-Takumar 50 f1.4 @ f/1.4

mglowe · 02-01-2011, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Scott M

SMC Tak 1.8/85 wide open. One of my favorite lenses. Not my favorite veggie... looks a little too brain-like.

Scott M,

Who is that handsome dog you're using as your avatar?

mglowe · 02-01-2011, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by hangu

mglowe,

Just a thought....I have noticed that there aren't many cats posting to this site....I suspect that a few would still be posting if.....

perhaps if there weren't so many dogs hanging around!

stash · 02-01-2011, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

Super-Tak 50 1.4

PP using FastStone.Org

SMC-Tak 55 2.0

X-Posted...

Originally posted by hangu

Super-Takumar 50 f1.4 @ f/1.4

Great photos

Originally posted by mglowe

perhaps if there weren't so many dogs hanging around!

It looks like you don't like this thread so.............

Steinback · 02-02-2011, 01:19 AM

Super Takumar 35mm f/2 with linear polarizer.

02-01-2011, 06:17 PM	#6892
Scott M Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 1.8/85 vs. Giant Cauliflower! SMC Tak 1.8/85 wide open. One of my favorite lenses. Not my favorite veggie... looks a little too brain-like. Attached Images Last edited by Scott M; 03-04-2011 at 02:10 PM.

02-01-2011, 06:22 PM	#6893
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	mglowe, Just a thought....I have noticed that there aren't many cats posting to this site....I suspect that a few would still be posting if..... Last edited by hangu; 02-01-2011 at 06:28 PM.

02-01-2011, 09:51 PM	#6895
mglowe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 195	Auto Takumar 135 3.5 Last edited by mglowe; 02-13-2011 at 03:59 PM.

02-01-2011, 10:01 PM	#6897
mglowe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 195	Originally posted by Scott M SMC Tak 1.8/85 wide open. One of my favorite lenses. Not my favorite veggie... looks a little too brain-like. Scott M, Who is that handsome dog you're using as your avatar? Last edited by mglowe; 02-01-2011 at 10:12 PM.

02-01-2011, 11:49 PM	#6899
stash Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ljutomer Photos: Gallery Posts: 290	Originally posted by theunartist Super-Tak 50 1.4 PP using FastStone.Org SMC-Tak 55 2.0 X-Posted... Originally posted by hangu Super-Takumar 50 f1.4 @ f/1.4 Great photos Originally posted by mglowe perhaps if there weren't so many dogs hanging around! It looks like you don't like this thread so............. Last edited by stash; 02-02-2011 at 01:39 AM.

02-01-2011, 01:56 PM	#6886
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Hangu, I heard February's photo contest is going to be Tampons.

02-01-2011, 02:00 PM	#6887
mglowe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 195	Originally posted by Mike Cash It had to with a term which applies to both felines and female genitalia. I can see how it could be considerered in poor taste and I don't have any gripe about that at all. I just don't understand how that gets popped while worse is left alone. Mike and Hangu, Just a thought....I have noticed that there aren't many women posting to this site....I suspect that a few would still be posting if.....

02-01-2011, 02:59 PM	#6888
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by mglowe Mike and Hangu, Just a thought....I have noticed that there aren't many women posting to this site....I suspect that a few would still be posting if..... Yes, our two little posts which appeared for a very short time on page four-hundred-n-sumthin in a thread visited by only a small portion of the visitors to the site are responsible for driving women away from Pentax Forums. Tell me......Just how is it you are able to discern the gender of posters? Would you care to speculate on the ethnic mix while you're at it?

02-01-2011, 04:30 PM	#6889
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by mglowe I agree that it is an amazing lens (200 3.5 Takumar) in certain circumstances. It's extraordinary for telephoto portraits and seems to create a little image magic. I can't quite put my finger on what makes it such an interesting and satisfying lens to shoot with..... As I recall, I ran across an article many years ago written by a well known photo journalist who used this very lens to photograph Cassius Clay at the "thrilla in Manila" bout in the Philippines. In the article, he complained about the Super Takumar 200 F4 replacement being inferior to the old 3.5 Takumar. If anyone here comes across this article somewhere on the internet, please post the link for the forum members. It's a fun article to read. I've never actually had the pleasure of meeting someone that still referred to Muhammad Ali as Cassius Clay till today and you're a PENTAX user to boot!!! You've got to be a very open minded, highly educated, successful as well as surrounded by tons of friends, living in the land of the free!!! So please keep it coming mglowe, entertain us further with your acumen... Originally posted by Mike Cash Yes, our two little posts which appeared for a very short time on page four-hundred-n-sumthin in a thread visited by only a small portion of the visitors to the site are responsible for driving women away from Pentax Forums. Tell me......Just how is it you are able to discern the gender of posters? Would you care to speculate on the ethnic mix while you're at it? See above...

02-01-2011, 05:27 PM	#6891
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Super-Tak 50 1.4 PP using FastStone.Org SMC-Tak 55 2.0 X-Posted...

02-01-2011, 07:56 PM	#6894
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by theunartist Super-Tak 50 1.4 PP using FastStone.Org SMC-Tak 55 2.0 X-Posted... DOF on that first one is nuts! Great colors in the second.

02-01-2011, 09:58 PM	#6896
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Super-Takumar 50 f1.4 @ f/1.4

02-01-2011, 10:11 PM	#6898
mglowe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 195	Originally posted by hangu mglowe, Just a thought....I have noticed that there aren't many cats posting to this site....I suspect that a few would still be posting if..... perhaps if there weren't so many dogs hanging around!

02-02-2011, 01:19 AM	#6900
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Super Takumar 35mm f/2 with linear polarizer.

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