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**todd** · 07-04-2013, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

However, the alternative to software correction would be to find a lens of 70mm focal length with an aperture of f/2 or faster that is apochromatic for Pentax K mount - something that simply doesn't exist.

Also curious, does an equivalent lens exist in another mount that is apochromatic that you know of?

**Digitalis** · 07-04-2013, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by todd

does an equivalent lens exist in another mount that is apochromatic that you know of?

no,true apochromatic lenses are a rarity. A majority of them for 35mm format have focal lengths 100mm and over. There is a 50mm f/2 Apochromatic lens made by Leica in M mount, that could be used with an adapter on a NEX camera to give a similar FOV but that lens costs well over $6,000 - and it is intended to be used on a full frame camera.

**todd** · 07-04-2013, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

no,true apochromatic lenses are a rarity. A majority of them for 35mm format have focal lengths 100mm and over. There is a 50mm f/2 Apochromatic lens made by Leica in M mount, that could be used with an adapter on a NEX camera to give a similar FOV but that lens costs well over $6,000 - and it is intended to be used on a full frame camera.

Interesting. I'll have to look up some images to see what that 6K lens is capable of. Thanks for the response!

NicoleAu · 07-04-2013, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Angelic face while listening to the original bad boys of rock & roll, the Stones.

I'm really showing age now, right...

Haha Kerrowdown, my choice would've been AC/DC

Sage97 · 07-05-2013, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by NicoleAu

Has been a super long time since I have posted in here. Lost my password and then cos it was all going to my junk mail, I couldn't get back in

Anyway, all sorted now. Thought I'd share my latest with the FA 77 + K5 combo

Awesome.
I would like to think she is listening to Enter Sandman or Sweet Child but she is most likely listening to One Republic or Taylor Swift.
This would be a great ad for Audio Technica, Sennheiser or AKG.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-05-2013, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by NicoleAu

my choice would've been AC/DC

Aye, I could go with you on that.

Sage97 · 07-05-2013, 10:33 PM

Last night with my 43mm

Dynamo · 07-06-2013, 02:14 AM - **3 Likes**

ryan s · 07-06-2013, 02:27 PM - **2 Likes**

The last page was so good, it's almost embarrassing to post my snapshots in this thread

FA 31 at f/2, K-01 at ISO 100 and 1/2000

tclausen · 07-07-2013, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by ryan s

The last page was so good, it's almost embarrassing to post my snapshots in this thread

FA 31 at f/2, K-01 at ISO 100 and 1/2000

not at all embarrassing, that's a GREAT shot, I love how the colors are gently rendered and "smooth into" the background. Wonderful shot ryan s.

Here's my attempt with the same 31mm at f/3.5 on the K10D

mr.b.snowden · 07-08-2013, 08:53 PM

**todd** · 07-09-2013, 09:51 AM - **1 Like**

My 77 arrived yesterday

looks good to me despite the accidental slow shutter speed

**dadipentak** · 07-09-2013, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by todd

My 77 arrived yesterday

and you knew just what to do.

tclausen · 07-09-2013, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

and you knew just what to do.

Indeed, that was a very nice shot - impressive lens, isn't it, that 77mm?

**todd** · 07-09-2013, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by tclausen

mpressive lens, isn't it, that 77mm

way. This has always been the lens I've wanted most since starting out five years ago. I've only taken about 10 shots so far, and none of my kids yet. Can't wait until I get my first printables of them with it..

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07-04-2013, 10:17 AM	#5266
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Digitalis However, the alternative to software correction would be to find a lens of 70mm focal length with an aperture of f/2 or faster that is apochromatic for Pentax K mount - something that simply doesn't exist. Also curious, does an equivalent lens exist in another mount that is apochromatic that you know of?

07-04-2013, 05:55 PM	#5267
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,695	Originally posted by todd does an equivalent lens exist in another mount that is apochromatic that you know of? no,true apochromatic lenses are a rarity. A majority of them for 35mm format have focal lengths 100mm and over. There is a 50mm f/2 Apochromatic lens made by Leica in M mount, that could be used with an adapter on a NEX camera to give a similar FOV but that lens costs well over $6,000 - and it is intended to be used on a full frame camera.

07-04-2013, 11:10 PM	#5268
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Digitalis no,true apochromatic lenses are a rarity. A majority of them for 35mm format have focal lengths 100mm and over. There is a 50mm f/2 Apochromatic lens made by Leica in M mount, that could be used with an adapter on a NEX camera to give a similar FOV but that lens costs well over $6,000 - and it is intended to be used on a full frame camera. Interesting. I'll have to look up some images to see what that 6K lens is capable of. Thanks for the response!

07-04-2013, 11:38 PM	#5269
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539	Originally posted by kerrowdown Angelic face while listening to the original bad boys of rock & roll, the Stones. I'm really showing age now, right... Haha Kerrowdown, my choice would've been AC/DC

07-05-2013, 08:29 AM	#5270
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,239	Originally posted by NicoleAu Has been a super long time since I have posted in here. Lost my password and then cos it was all going to my junk mail, I couldn't get back in Anyway, all sorted now. Thought I'd share my latest with the FA 77 + K5 combo Awesome. I would like to think she is listening to Enter Sandman or Sweet Child but she is most likely listening to One Republic or Taylor Swift. This would be a great ad for Audio Technica, Sennheiser or AKG.

07-05-2013, 02:19 PM	#5271
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by NicoleAu my choice would've been AC/DC Aye, I could go with you on that.

07-05-2013, 10:33 PM	#5272
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,239	Last night with my 43mm

07-06-2013, 02:27 PM - 2 Likes	#5274
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	The last page was so good, it's almost embarrassing to post my snapshots in this thread FA 31 at f/2, K-01 at ISO 100 and 1/2000

07-07-2013, 02:38 AM	#5275
tclausen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,397	Originally posted by ryan s The last page was so good, it's almost embarrassing to post my snapshots in this thread FA 31 at f/2, K-01 at ISO 100 and 1/2000 not at all embarrassing, that's a GREAT shot, I love how the colors are gently rendered and "smooth into" the background. Wonderful shot ryan s. Here's my attempt with the same 31mm at f/3.5 on the K10D

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07-09-2013, 09:51 AM - 1 Like	#5277
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	My 77 arrived yesterday looks good to me despite the accidental slow shutter speed

07-09-2013, 03:01 PM	#5278
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by todd My 77 arrived yesterday and you knew just what to do.

07-09-2013, 04:27 PM	#5279
tclausen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,397	Originally posted by dadipentak and you knew just what to do. Indeed, that was a very nice shot - impressive lens, isn't it, that 77mm?

07-09-2013, 06:09 PM	#5280
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by tclausen mpressive lens, isn't it, that 77mm way. This has always been the lens I've wanted most since starting out five years ago. I've only taken about 10 shots so far, and none of my kids yet. Can't wait until I get my first printables of them with it..

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