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ea77 · 12-15-2009, 09:25 PM

I look at all of these photos of the kit lenses and they're average. Low in contrast and sharpness.

The pictures would have been amazing if a great lens was used. Too bad and a missed opportunity.

Good thread to see why not to use the kit lens in my opinion.

Flame suit on but direct this to PM's

stevebrot · 12-15-2009, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by ea77

I look at all of these photos of the kit lenses and they're average. Low in contrast and sharpness.

The pictures would have been amazing if a great lens was used. Too bad and a missed opportunity.

Good thread to see why not to use the kit lens in my opinion.

Flame suit on but direct this to PM's

Point us to YOUR images so that we can provide some objective opinions...

Steve

(Oh! BTW...welcome to the forum...)

Marc Sabatella · 12-16-2009, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by ea77

I look at all of these photos of the kit lenses and they're average. Low in contrast and sharpness.

Amazing that you can judge sharpness at web resolution!

jgredline · 12-17-2009, 12:08 AM - **1 Like**

stevebrot · 12-17-2009, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

Thanks for the reminder Javier!

Steve

noecia · 12-17-2009, 09:39 AM

chico,

you have some amazing photos!

noecia · 12-17-2009, 09:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JamieP

Jamie,

"Very picturesque"...

stevebrot · 12-17-2009, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Thanks for the reminder Javier!

Steve

Though it was tempting to comment on his (ea77's) posted K-X shot with the FA 50/1.4. Something like "Lacks sharpness and contrast...would have been a great picture except for the photographer..."

Steve

stevebrot · 12-17-2009, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by noecia

Jamie,

"Very picturesque"...

+1 Very nice indeed!

Steve

dantuyhoa · 12-18-2009, 11:00 PM

DS + Kit lens

Tran

brecklundin · 12-19-2009, 04:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by scole

My favorite so far with the 18-55 I on my K10d:

Wonderful shot....have you thought of submitting it to the PPG? I dunno their criteria for approving images but that is a great shot....thanks for posting it!!

brecklundin · 12-19-2009, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Not sure these are "my best shots" but I like them. Sadly I don't use this lens much anymore, maybe I should put it on and go out shooting. It's not a great lens, but it is a good lens, and a better "kit" lens than most. And it is a GREAT "bang for the buck" lens.

NaCl(the "lowly" kit lens ain't so "lowly" )H2O

Gotta love any shots of Chihuly's!! Plus those are really nice shots.

jgredline · 12-19-2009, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by dantuyhoa

DS + Kit lens

Tran

Nice portrait!

TKH · 12-19-2009, 10:05 AM

K100D with 18-55 WR:

I like to keep the old K100D for "product shots" when I try to show my actual Pentax stuff.

Rainer

stevebrot · 12-19-2009, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by brecklundin

Wonderful shot....have you thought of submitting it to the PPG? I dunno their criteria for approving images but that is a great shot....thanks for posting it!!

Suggestion +1

Steve

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12-15-2009, 09:25 PM	#121
ea77 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 24	I look at all of these photos of the kit lenses and they're average. Low in contrast and sharpness. The pictures would have been amazing if a great lens was used. Too bad and a missed opportunity. Good thread to see why not to use the kit lens in my opinion. Flame suit on but direct this to PM's

12-15-2009, 11:18 PM	#122
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ea77 I look at all of these photos of the kit lenses and they're average. Low in contrast and sharpness. The pictures would have been amazing if a great lens was used. Too bad and a missed opportunity. Good thread to see why not to use the kit lens in my opinion. Flame suit on but direct this to PM's Point us to YOUR images so that we can provide some objective opinions... Steve (Oh! BTW...welcome to the forum...)

12-16-2009, 11:51 PM	#123
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by ea77 I look at all of these photos of the kit lenses and they're average. Low in contrast and sharpness. Amazing that you can judge sharpness at web resolution!

12-17-2009, 12:08 AM - 1 Like	#124
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628

12-17-2009, 09:31 AM	#125
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jgredline Thanks for the reminder Javier! Steve

12-17-2009, 09:39 AM	#126
noecia Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 28	chico, you have some amazing photos!

12-17-2009, 09:53 AM - 1 Like	#127
noecia Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 28	Originally posted by JamieP Jamie, "Very picturesque"...

12-17-2009, 12:05 PM	#128
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by stevebrot Thanks for the reminder Javier! Steve Though it was tempting to comment on his (ea77's) posted K-X shot with the FA 50/1.4. Something like "Lacks sharpness and contrast...would have been a great picture except for the photographer..." Steve

12-17-2009, 12:06 PM	#129
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by noecia Jamie, "Very picturesque"... +1 Very nice indeed! Steve

12-18-2009, 11:00 PM	#130
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	DS + Kit lens Tran

12-19-2009, 04:17 AM - 1 Like	#131
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by scole My favorite so far with the 18-55 I on my K10d: Wonderful shot....have you thought of submitting it to the PPG? I dunno their criteria for approving images but that is a great shot....thanks for posting it!!

12-19-2009, 04:35 AM	#132
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by NaClH2O Not sure these are "my best shots" but I like them. Sadly I don't use this lens much anymore, maybe I should put it on and go out shooting. It's not a great lens, but it is a good lens, and a better "kit" lens than most. And it is a GREAT "bang for the buck" lens. NaCl(the "lowly" kit lens ain't so "lowly" )H2O Gotta love any shots of Chihuly's!! Plus those are really nice shots.

12-19-2009, 08:53 AM	#133
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by dantuyhoa DS + Kit lens Tran Nice portrait!

12-19-2009, 10:05 AM	#134
TKH Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 371	K100D with 18-55 WR: I like to keep the old K100D for "product shots" when I try to show my actual Pentax stuff. Rainer

12-19-2009, 12:34 PM	#135
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by brecklundin Wonderful shot....have you thought of submitting it to the PPG? I dunno their criteria for approving images but that is a great shot....thanks for posting it!! Suggestion +1 Steve

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