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Emre · 04-25-2010, 01:37 AM

MkII

Oddity96 · 04-26-2010, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Pablom

looks to me like you missed focus and hit the hat.
I feel that the 55mm end is fine and much better than the wide end, at least on my copy

Originally posted by GeneV

The mouse logo is the most contrasty part of the photo. I've seen the camera lock on spots like that if you don't use the AF lock.

Most reviews say the long end is the weaker end.

i am new to the DSLR world and have been doing some reading which is not a good a thing cause just gets me more confused lol. could this be a result of the camera back focusing? i have to many photos that appear to be like this? I get out every weekend at take pictures (need the practice) on average 80% look like this.

GeneV · 04-26-2010, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by Oddity96

i am new to the DSLR world and have been doing some reading which is not a good a thing cause just gets me more confused lol. could this be a result of the camera back focusing? i have to many photos that appear to be like this? I get out every weekend at take pictures (need the practice) on average 80% look like this.

It looks to me like the hat was nearer to you, so the lens would be "front" focusing, but that may not be exactly what is going on. Did you select the focus point, or is your DSLR set up on an automatic mode that selects the focus for you? Sometimes the camera in an automatic mode picks a focus point that is not what you intended. There are numerous other threads about these focus errors, and you might want to search them or possibly start a new one if you can't find the answer. This thread is primarily for posting kit lens photos.

Full_Stop · 04-26-2010, 07:27 PM

35mm ISO200 f/22 1/180sec

30mm ISO200 f/19 1/180sec

Oddity96 · 04-26-2010, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

It looks to me like the hat was nearer to you, so the lens would be "front" focusing, but that may not be exactly what is going on. Did you select the focus point, or is your DSLR set up on an automatic mode that selects the focus for you? Sometimes the camera in an automatic mode picks a focus point that is not what you intended. There are numerous other threads about these focus errors, and you might want to search them or possibly start a new one if you can't find the answer. This thread is primarily for posting kit lens photos.

thank you i will i do a search and see what else i can come with. sorry for the temporary thread jack

nate_b · 04-26-2010, 10:35 PM

Spring is here...

techmulla · 04-27-2010, 12:54 AM

Low Light Test with a K-X

Gene Temple · 04-27-2010, 04:53 AM

But then I made a print from a shot I took with my 1st Pentax DSLR, an iST with the kit lens.

GeneV · 04-27-2010, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by Oddity96

thank you i will i do a search and see what else i can come with. sorry for the temporary thread jack

By the way, over in the thread on DA70 vs. FA77, you's see a photo I took where the same thing happened. A contrasting object in the hair hijacked the point of focus in low light.

GeneV · 04-27-2010, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by Full_Stop

35mm ISO200 f/22 1/180sec

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Those are at the sweet spot for this lens and stopped way down, but these shots and some over in a thread on the 55-300 are good to remind us what these lenses can do with good lighting and low ISO. So much of the sharpness issues alleged to be lens softness are resolved with proper lighting and a steady camera.

GeneV · 04-27-2010, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Gene Temple

But then I made a print from a shot I took with my 1st Pentax DSLR, an iST with the kit lens.

Excellent composition.

Balders · 04-30-2010, 03:04 PM

I know that the DA 18-55mm Kit lens is not a Macro lens, but I'm quite impressed in the images it takes on my K-x

2sec F14 ISO 200 55mm

tokyoso · 05-01-2010, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

Assuming you still have the original image, any photo browser should be able to tell you the focal length (as well as the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other camera settings) by looking at the EXIF information. Unfortunately, Flickr strips the EXIF out when it resizes your pictures, but if you visit your own Flickr page and click on that photo, the EXIF info is available as "More Properties".

Looks to me to be toward the wide end of that, considering it's obviously cropped. Nice shot!

thanks for your comment. It is indeed 24mm. I tend to go just off the wide end lately.

tokyoso · 05-01-2010, 08:52 AM

kit lens @ 55mm

laughing the dreaded mirror slap shake joke.

jay1973 · 05-02-2010, 04:27 AM

i absolutely love this thread, kit lenses can take beautiful photos if used correctly and you guys have proved that

04-26-2010, 07:27 PM	#364
Full_Stop Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 30	Some flash setup test images 35mm ISO200 f/22 1/180sec 30mm ISO200 f/19 1/180sec

04-27-2010, 04:53 AM	#368
Gene Temple Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lynchburg Virginia Posts: 182	Was going to get rid of it But then I made a print from a shot I took with my 1st Pentax DSLR, an iST with the kit lens. Attached Images

04-30-2010, 03:04 PM	#372
Balders Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 34	I know that the DA 18-55mm Kit lens is not a Macro lens, but I'm quite impressed in the images it takes on my K-x 2sec F14 ISO 200 55mm Attached Images

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04-26-2010, 09:29 AM	#362
Oddity96 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 81	Originally posted by Pablom looks to me like you missed focus and hit the hat. I feel that the 55mm end is fine and much better than the wide end, at least on my copy Originally posted by GeneV The mouse logo is the most contrasty part of the photo. I've seen the camera lock on spots like that if you don't use the AF lock. Most reviews say the long end is the weaker end. i am new to the DSLR world and have been doing some reading which is not a good a thing cause just gets me more confused lol. could this be a result of the camera back focusing? i have to many photos that appear to be like this? I get out every weekend at take pictures (need the practice) on average 80% look like this.

04-26-2010, 10:20 AM	#363
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Oddity96 i am new to the DSLR world and have been doing some reading which is not a good a thing cause just gets me more confused lol. could this be a result of the camera back focusing? i have to many photos that appear to be like this? I get out every weekend at take pictures (need the practice) on average 80% look like this. It looks to me like the hat was nearer to you, so the lens would be "front" focusing, but that may not be exactly what is going on. Did you select the focus point, or is your DSLR set up on an automatic mode that selects the focus for you? Sometimes the camera in an automatic mode picks a focus point that is not what you intended. There are numerous other threads about these focus errors, and you might want to search them or possibly start a new one if you can't find the answer. This thread is primarily for posting kit lens photos.

04-26-2010, 09:34 PM	#365
Oddity96 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 81	Originally posted by GeneV It looks to me like the hat was nearer to you, so the lens would be "front" focusing, but that may not be exactly what is going on. Did you select the focus point, or is your DSLR set up on an automatic mode that selects the focus for you? Sometimes the camera in an automatic mode picks a focus point that is not what you intended. There are numerous other threads about these focus errors, and you might want to search them or possibly start a new one if you can't find the answer. This thread is primarily for posting kit lens photos. thank you i will i do a search and see what else i can come with. sorry for the temporary thread jack

04-26-2010, 10:35 PM	#366
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368	Spring is here...

04-27-2010, 12:54 AM	#367
techmulla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 107	Low Light Test with a K-X

04-27-2010, 06:44 AM	#369
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Oddity96 thank you i will i do a search and see what else i can come with. sorry for the temporary thread jack By the way, over in the thread on DA70 vs. FA77, you's see a photo I took where the same thing happened. A contrasting object in the hair hijacked the point of focus in low light.

04-27-2010, 06:48 AM	#370
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Full_Stop 35mm ISO200 f/22 1/180sec ] Those are at the sweet spot for this lens and stopped way down, but these shots and some over in a thread on the 55-300 are good to remind us what these lenses can do with good lighting and low ISO. So much of the sharpness issues alleged to be lens softness are resolved with proper lighting and a steady camera.

04-27-2010, 06:49 AM	#371
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Gene Temple But then I made a print from a shot I took with my 1st Pentax DSLR, an iST with the kit lens. Excellent composition.

05-01-2010, 08:49 AM	#373
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella Assuming you still have the original image, any photo browser should be able to tell you the focal length (as well as the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other camera settings) by looking at the EXIF information. Unfortunately, Flickr strips the EXIF out when it resizes your pictures, but if you visit your own Flickr page and click on that photo, the EXIF info is available as "More Properties". Looks to me to be toward the wide end of that, considering it's obviously cropped. Nice shot! thanks for your comment. It is indeed 24mm. I tend to go just off the wide end lately.

05-01-2010, 08:52 AM	#374
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	kit lens @ 55mm laughing the dreaded mirror slap shake joke.

05-02-2010, 04:27 AM	#375
jay1973 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: AUSTIN TEXAS Posts: 6	i absolutely love this thread, kit lenses can take beautiful photos if used correctly and you guys have proved that