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Andi Lo · 01-27-2009, 01:22 PM

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Why does the A club seem to be the least popular out of the clubs? I love the 50mm!

Pentax A 50/1.7 / k100d

StevenVH · 02-14-2009, 06:27 PM

I've bought 2 A lenses in 2 weeks, so joining and paying my dues.
Just yesterday I picked up a 35-105/3.5 at a local shop. I first thought it was soft, but had a second look and decided it would do until i get DA*50-135.
After testing and shooting today I like it very much. This image, shot in my yard this rainy afternoon, is from in-camera jpeg, cropped, scaled and only UM applied in PP.

ISO800 1/180 f5.6 @100mm

This lens produces the best jpeg of any lens I've got or tried in the 6 months I've had my K200D...strange. I've been tweaking the "Custom Image" settings, maybe it's a sweet spot with this glass.

I also purchased a 28/2.8 from a forum member and look forward to producing something worthy of posting here soon.

I think the A lenses are gorgeous (I'm going to post in the Fetish thread too) and so far I'm very happy using them on the K200. After reading this thread I'm lusting for some of the longer lenses, especially the 300/4, 200/2.8 and maybe a 70-210/4.

more later

StevenVH · 02-17-2009, 09:33 PM

bumpin' the A Club again because I'm liking this 35-105 more everyday.

ISO200 1/30 f8 @50mm

HansenTsang · 03-01-2009, 11:29 PM

Let's get this thread back up to the front. I just received my 50 mm SMC A f1.2 and decided to do some quick test.

ISO 400 1/50 f1.4

Last edited by HansenTsang; 04-07-2009 at 10:03 PM.

StevenVH · 03-06-2009, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by HansenTsang

Let's get this thread back up to the front. I just received my 50 mm SMC A f1.2 and decided to do some quick test.

ISO 400 1/50 f1.4

Truly a lens to lust after. Please post some more when you can.

StevenVH · 03-06-2009, 08:34 PM

And a first one with a SMC-A 70-210/4

ISO200 1/750 f16

Bart · 03-07-2009, 08:21 AM

You can stop this one down, you know.

Andi Lo · 03-07-2009, 08:30 AM

I love that first one Bart. Great job! =)

Bart · 03-07-2009, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

I love that first one Bart. Great job! =)

Thanks, Andi

IainG · 03-07-2009, 09:55 AM

The SMC-A 16mm f2.8 is another A 'gem'. Like others, it is pin sharp and contrasty. One of my favourites. This shot was take as a JPEG.

BEENS · 03-09-2009, 03:35 PM

I just bought this lens and would appreciate it If i can get tips on how to use it on a Pentax K200D.

Marc Sabatella · 03-09-2009, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by BEENS

I just bought this lens and would appreciate it If i can get tips on how to use it on a Pentax K200D.

Leave the aperture ring in the "A" position and you can use it exactly as you'd use any other lens as far as exposure is concerned. Only difference between it and an autofocus lens is that you have to focus it yourself.

If you leave the camera AF/MF switch in the AF position, it will prevent you from taking a picture if it doesn't think it's in focus, which is occasionally useful, but given that it's looking at the center focus point only, I find it's usually too picky and won't let me take pictures i do want to take, so I move the switch to MF (or else put my thumb on the OK button, which I have programmed via the custom options to temporarily cancel AF).

StevenVH · 03-09-2009, 05:03 PM

Hey Marc, thanks for that. I had forgotten the AF/MF function does that with A lenses. That could be seriously annoying and even useful sometimes.

cheers

**Matthew** · 03-10-2009, 05:45 AM

The A28 F2 seems like the kind of lens I'd like to own but I wonder if it is really worth this much?
SMC PENTAX-A 28 MM F2 PRIME LENS - VERY FAST - eBay Digital Camera Lenses, Lenses, Photographic Accessories, Cameras. (end time 14-Mar-09 12:03:14 AEDST)
I'm certainly not prepared to pay it and I think other feel the same as it has already been re-listed without attracting a bid.
Should someone "tell 'em their dreamin'"?

I note this lens has no reviews in the lens review database!

**Just1MoreDave** · 03-10-2009, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Matthew

The A28 F2 seems like the kind of lens I'd like to own but I wonder if it is really worth this much?
SMC PENTAX-A 28 MM F2 PRIME LENS - VERY FAST - eBay Digital Camera Lenses, Lenses, Photographic Accessories, Cameras. (end time 14-Mar-09 12:03:14 AEDST)
I'm certainly not prepared to pay it and I think other feel the same as it has already been re-listed without attracting a bid.
Should someone "tell 'em their dreamin'"?

I note this lens has no reviews in the lens review database!

You can certainly limp along with the Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 for a lot less.

I don't see many f2 versions for sale, though. The value of rare lenses can go much higher than their functional worth, which is already high in this case. Let's say this lens is great. Now think of the price of the FA 31mm f1.8 - a tick longer, a tick faster, AF and a nice case, but pretty close. In that light, maybe not so bad a price. (I don't know how good this lens is compared to the FA, though.)

The seller has other lenses that he has to relist a few times. Relisting isn't that expensive, especially if he gets just one bidder eventually.

02-14-2009, 06:27 PM	#107
StevenVH Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	bump for the A club I've bought 2 A lenses in 2 weeks, so joining and paying my dues. Just yesterday I picked up a 35-105/3.5 at a local shop. I first thought it was soft, but had a second look and decided it would do until i get DA50-135. After testing and shooting today I like it very much. This image, shot in my yard this rainy afternoon, is from in-camera jpeg, cropped, scaled and only UM applied in PP. ISO800 1/180 f5.6 @100mm This lens produces the best jpeg of any lens I've got or tried in the 6 months I've had my K200D...strange. I've been tweaking the "Custom Image" settings, maybe it's a sweet spot with this glass. I also purchased a 28/2.8 from a forum member and look forward to producing something worthy of posting here soon. I think the A lenses are gorgeous (I'm going to post in the Fetish thread too) and so far I'm very happy using them on the K200. After reading this thread I'm lusting for some of the longer lenses, especially the 300/4, 200/2.8 and maybe a 70-210/4. more later Last edited by StevenVH; 02-14-2009 at 06:41 PM. Reason: forgot the exif data !*

02-17-2009, 09:33 PM	#108
StevenVH Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	bumpin' the A Club again because I'm liking this 35-105 more everyday. ISO200 1/30 f8 @50mm Last edited by StevenVH; 02-17-2009 at 09:34 PM. Reason: html !

03-06-2009, 08:34 PM	#111
StevenVH Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	And a first one with a SMC-A 70-210/4 ISO200 1/750 f16 Last edited by StevenVH; 03-06-2009 at 08:38 PM. Reason: grrrr

03-07-2009, 08:21 AM	#112
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	A 50mm f1.2 You can stop this one down, you know.

03-09-2009, 03:35 PM	#116
BEENS New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8	smc Pentax-A 1:1.7 50mm I just bought this lens and would appreciate it If i can get tips on how to use it on a Pentax K200D.

01-27-2009, 01:22 PM	#106
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Why does the A club seem to be the least popular out of the clubs? I love the 50mm! Pentax A 50/1.7 / k100d

03-01-2009, 11:29 PM	#109
HansenTsang Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 42	Let's get this thread back up to the front. I just received my 50 mm SMC A f1.2 and decided to do some quick test. ISO 400 1/50 f1.4 Last edited by HansenTsang; 04-07-2009 at 10:03 PM.

03-06-2009, 08:24 PM	#110
StevenVH Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	Originally posted by HansenTsang Let's get this thread back up to the front. I just received my 50 mm SMC A f1.2 and decided to do some quick test. ISO 400 1/50 f1.4 Truly a lens to lust after. Please post some more when you can.

03-07-2009, 08:30 AM	#113
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	I love that first one Bart. Great job! =)

03-07-2009, 08:52 AM	#114
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by Andi Lo I love that first one Bart. Great job! =) Thanks, Andi

03-07-2009, 09:55 AM	#115
IainG New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 21	The SMC-A 16mm f2.8 is another A 'gem'. Like others, it is pin sharp and contrasty. One of my favourites. This shot was take as a JPEG.

03-09-2009, 03:47 PM	#117
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by BEENS I just bought this lens and would appreciate it If i can get tips on how to use it on a Pentax K200D. Leave the aperture ring in the "A" position and you can use it exactly as you'd use any other lens as far as exposure is concerned. Only difference between it and an autofocus lens is that you have to focus it yourself. If you leave the camera AF/MF switch in the AF position, it will prevent you from taking a picture if it doesn't think it's in focus, which is occasionally useful, but given that it's looking at the center focus point only, I find it's usually too picky and won't let me take pictures i do want to take, so I move the switch to MF (or else put my thumb on the OK button, which I have programmed via the custom options to temporarily cancel AF).

03-09-2009, 05:03 PM	#118
StevenVH Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	Hey Marc, thanks for that. I had forgotten the AF/MF function does that with A lenses. That could be seriously annoying and even useful sometimes. cheers

03-10-2009, 05:45 AM	#119
Matthew Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hawkesbury Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,899	Value of A28/2? The A28 F2 seems like the kind of lens I'd like to own but I wonder if it is really worth this much? SMC PENTAX-A 28 MM F2 PRIME LENS - VERY FAST - eBay Digital Camera Lenses, Lenses, Photographic Accessories, Cameras. (end time 14-Mar-09 12:03:14 AEDST) I'm certainly not prepared to pay it and I think other feel the same as it has already been re-listed without attracting a bid. Should someone "tell 'em their dreamin'"? I note this lens has no reviews in the lens review database! Last edited by Matthew; 03-10-2009 at 06:01 AM.

03-10-2009, 10:15 AM	#120
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by Matthew The A28 F2 seems like the kind of lens I'd like to own but I wonder if it is really worth this much? SMC PENTAX-A 28 MM F2 PRIME LENS - VERY FAST - eBay Digital Camera Lenses, Lenses, Photographic Accessories, Cameras. (end time 14-Mar-09 12:03:14 AEDST) I'm certainly not prepared to pay it and I think other feel the same as it has already been re-listed without attracting a bid. Should someone "tell 'em their dreamin'"? I note this lens has no reviews in the lens review database! You can certainly limp along with the Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 for a lot less. I don't see many f2 versions for sale, though. The value of rare lenses can go much higher than their functional worth, which is already high in this case. Let's say this lens is great. Now think of the price of the FA 31mm f1.8 - a tick longer, a tick faster, AF and a nice case, but pretty close. In that light, maybe not so bad a price. (I don't know how good this lens is compared to the FA, though.) The seller has other lenses that he has to relist a few times. Relisting isn't that expensive, especially if he gets just one bidder eventually.

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