The A Club

8540tomg · 09-21-2008, 01:22 PM

I have not posted in the A club for a bit so here's one from today.

Cheers

Tom G

Last edited by 8540tomg; 09-21-2008 at 02:13 PM. Reason: typo

John Araki · 09-21-2008, 11:29 PM

a50/1.7

bdery · 09-22-2008, 09:36 AM

Joining the A club, since I recently acquired an A-50 mm f1,4. This lens is just amazing, creamy bokeh and sharp results. The colours are also wonderful, I understand what people mean by "Pentax colours" now

Here are a few recent captures. Not really comparable to what has been posted on this thread, but I'm still learning, so bear with me ...

xtriky · 09-22-2008, 11:17 PM

*istDS + A 50/1.7 + extension tube

dsport · 09-28-2008, 09:53 AM

By A-50mm 2.8 macro

dsport · 09-30-2008, 09:17 AM

A*200mm macro

wavecurrent · 09-30-2008, 01:29 PM

A 15mm 1/50s F14

Mike

Last edited by wavecurrent; 03-17-2011 at 02:58 AM.

Photomaximum · 09-30-2008, 01:35 PM

Mike,

Nice shot! How do like the 15mm? I am assuming this is the Pentax A*15mm/3.5 with the built in filters? Do you find it sharp? How are the corners compared to the center etc? How does it compare to other extreme wides you have tried?

Thanks,

Max

wavecurrent · 09-30-2008, 02:31 PM

Max, yes it's the A 15mm F3.5 (not a * lens) with the built in filters. The corners are not as sharp as my "kit" zoom, the sigma 18-50 F2.8 at 18mm. You have use quite small apertures, at least 11 for best performance. But I would love to use this lens on a FF DSLR. During the film days one of my favorites was the M20/F4 on the MX and later on the LX, sadly it has developed a slow apature. I'm currently using the FA20 F2.8 on my K10D, it's a really nice lens.

Regards,

Mike

Photomaximum · 09-30-2008, 05:42 PM

Thanks,

I wish there was a really good super wide prime or zoom. I have the Canon 16-35/2.8 L II and the corners are also only so-so. I shoot quite a lot of interior architecture at 16mm on a FF camera. Right now the Nikon 14-24 G lens is getting great reviews but it costs around $2000. I would then also need an adapter and deal with stop down metering. This lens has a large round front element so mounting filters is an issue.

Photography is always about compromises though...

Max

mk07138 · 10-01-2008, 10:45 AM

Don't have any pictures to post due to computer problems, but I just wanted to say that the only lens that I've been shooting with for the last couple of weeks has been my A 28mm f2.8, and I love it, always have! Unfortunately the only A series lens that I own but I'm hoping to fix that sometime soon.

I would love to get an A 50mm f1.4 seeing as how my M 50mm f1.4 requires me to shoot in manual (not that big of a deal) and not having to remember to hit that green button every once in awhile would be nice since I'm very scatter brained

enzo · 10-01-2008, 12:51 PM

Joining the A club too ... I own a A 50mm f/1.4 and a A 28mm f/2.8 (not yet tried) !
Below a A50mm shot :

enzo · 10-05-2008, 01:05 PM

today's shots with the K100D and the pentax A 28mm f/2.8 lens :

audiobomber · 10-05-2008, 02:24 PM

Here are some samples with my new old modified 28mm Image A lens. Note, these are just snaps to check out the lens. Some are pretty awful. Seems OK for $35 though, no?
Picasa Web Albums - Dan - 28mm A lens

8540tomg · 10-05-2008, 02:28 PM

Mike - awesome image with that A 15mm.

Tom G

09-21-2008, 01:22 PM	#61
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	SMC Pentax A 100mm f 2.8 macro I have not posted in the A club for a bit so here's one from today. Cheers Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 09-21-2008 at 02:13 PM. Reason: typo

09-28-2008, 09:53 AM	#65
dsport Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	By A-50mm 2.8 macro Last edited by dsport; 09-29-2008 at 08:07 AM.

09-30-2008, 09:17 AM	#66
dsport Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	A200mm macro Last edited by dsport; 09-30-2008 at 09:32 AM.*

10-05-2008, 02:24 PM	#74
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Here are some samples with my new old modified 28mm Image A lens. Note, these are just snaps to check out the lens. Some are pretty awful. Seems OK for $35 though, no? Picasa Web Albums - Dan - 28mm A lens Last edited by audiobomber; 11-20-2008 at 08:02 PM.

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Photomaximum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 108	Mike, Nice shot! How do like the 15mm? I am assuming this is the Pentax A*15mm/3.5 with the built in filters? Do you find it sharp? How are the corners compared to the center etc? How does it compare to other extreme wides you have tried? Thanks, Max

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wavecurrent Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 147	Max, yes it's the A 15mm F3.5 (not a * lens) with the built in filters. The corners are not as sharp as my "kit" zoom, the sigma 18-50 F2.8 at 18mm. You have use quite small apertures, at least 11 for best performance. But I would love to use this lens on a FF DSLR. During the film days one of my favorites was the M20/F4 on the MX and later on the LX, sadly it has developed a slow apature. I'm currently using the FA20 F2.8 on my K10D, it's a really nice lens. Regards, Mike

09-30-2008, 05:42 PM	#70
Photomaximum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 108	Thanks, I wish there was a really good super wide prime or zoom. I have the Canon 16-35/2.8 L II and the corners are also only so-so. I shoot quite a lot of interior architecture at 16mm on a FF camera. Right now the Nikon 14-24 G lens is getting great reviews but it costs around $2000. I would then also need an adapter and deal with stop down metering. This lens has a large round front element so mounting filters is an issue. Photography is always about compromises though... Max

10-01-2008, 10:45 AM	#71
mk07138 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frostburg Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 151	Don't have any pictures to post due to computer problems, but I just wanted to say that the only lens that I've been shooting with for the last couple of weeks has been my A 28mm f2.8, and I love it, always have! Unfortunately the only A series lens that I own but I'm hoping to fix that sometime soon. I would love to get an A 50mm f1.4 seeing as how my M 50mm f1.4 requires me to shoot in manual (not that big of a deal) and not having to remember to hit that green button every once in awhile would be nice since I'm very scatter brained

10-01-2008, 12:51 PM	#72
enzo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: France - Rhône-Alpes/Auvergne Photos: Gallery Posts: 47	Joining the A club too ... I own a A 50mm f/1.4 and a A 28mm f/2.8 (not yet tried) ! Below a A50mm shot :

10-05-2008, 01:05 PM	#73
enzo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: France - Rhône-Alpes/Auvergne Photos: Gallery Posts: 47	today's shots with the K100D and the pentax A 28mm f/2.8 lens :

10-05-2008, 02:28 PM	#75
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Mike - awesome image with that A 15mm. Tom G