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nocturnal · 11-25-2019, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by simple1

KP DA*50-135. If I'd had a bit narrower aperture the hummingbird would be more in focus. But I was shooting 1/2000 and already at iso6400. Probably didn't need 1/2000 but I don't get to shoot hummingbird very often. Those little buggers move...a lot.

Amazing photo and little bird!

You did the right thing... Get the shot and don't worry about the ISO, the latest Pentax bodies have amazing ISO performance anyhow.

The K-70, KP and K1-ii have an accelerator chip installed with the sensor to boost ISO performance and it works fabulously.

The IQ from that 50-135 is great.

MikeyBugs95 · 11-25-2019, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by simple1

KP DA*50-135. If I'd had a bit narrower aperture the hummingbird would be more in focus. But I was shooting 1/2000 and already at iso6400. Probably didn't need 1/2000 but I don't get to shoot hummingbird very often. Those little buggers move...a lot.

Wow! That is a very nice picture. I absolutely adore the 50-135. It's probably the one lens I don't want to ever not have. I'd be OK if you took away the rest of my lenses but don't ever touch my DA* 50-135 (at least not until a DA* 50-135 Mk II comes out)

dcpropilot · 11-25-2019, 06:50 PM - **5 Likes**

K-3 and 50-135

**simple1** · 11-26-2019, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by Mbaez

What a unique shoot! Congratulations!

Thank you Mbaez!

---------- Post added 11-26-2019 at 07:12 AM ----------

Originally posted by nocturnal

Amazing photo and little bird!

You did the right thing... Get the shot and don't worry about the ISO, the latest Pentax bodies have amazing ISO performance anyhow.

The K-70, KP and K1-ii have an accelerator chip installed with the sensor to boost ISO performance and it works fabulously.

The IQ from that 50-135 is great.

Thanks nocturnal! Coming from a k10d via K-7, low light capabilities are just one of the things I love about the KP.

---------- Post added 11-26-2019 at 07:16 AM ----------

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

Wow! That is a very nice picture. I absolutely adore the 50-135. It's probably the one lens I don't want to ever not have. I'd be OK if you took away the rest of my lenses but don't ever touch my DA* 50-135 (at least not until a DA* 50-135 Mk II comes out)

Thank for the kind words MikeyBugs. Completely agree on the 50-135. Whenever there is a pixie dust threat I’m never the first to nominate it

A refresh with current AF would be nice, but I’d use it even as a manual focus lens.

dcpropilot · 11-26-2019, 05:55 AM - **3 Likes**

K-3 and DA* 50-135

womble · 11-28-2019, 04:54 PM - **1 Like**

K10D, DA* 50-135mm lens.

Angel in Savannah (2) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

juristkostya · 11-29-2019, 07:56 AM - **4 Likes**

*60-250

**Crooski** · 11-30-2019, 10:43 AM - **4 Likes**

The DA * 50-135mm on the beach

womble · 11-30-2019, 12:17 PM - **2 Likes**

DA* 50-135mm.

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

juristkostya · 12-03-2019, 08:08 AM - **5 Likes**

*60-250

y0chang · 12-07-2019, 08:32 PM - **11 Likes**

Lunar Eclipse Sequence taken during the Jan. 20, 2019 Full Lunar Eclipse

Pentax K-1 - DA* 300mm

Lunar Eclipse Sequence ( Yung-Han Chang ) - AstroBin

juristkostya · 12-12-2019, 02:22 AM - **2 Likes**

*60-250

**Rondec** · 12-13-2019, 06:43 AM - **6 Likes**

Country Road at Sunset (DA *16-50)

**simple1** · 12-13-2019, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Country Road at Sunset (DA *16-50)

Beautiful shot - love the colors and composition.

**Archimedes the Dog** · 12-13-2019, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Country Road at Sunset (DA *16-50)

Wow, this is great. Sunset shots are plentiful, but this really stands out.

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nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 508	Originally posted by simple1 KP DA*50-135. If I'd had a bit narrower aperture the hummingbird would be more in focus. But I was shooting 1/2000 and already at iso6400. Probably didn't need 1/2000 but I don't get to shoot hummingbird very often. Those little buggers move...a lot. Amazing photo and little bird! You did the right thing... Get the shot and don't worry about the ISO, the latest Pentax bodies have amazing ISO performance anyhow. The K-70, KP and K1-ii have an accelerator chip installed with the sensor to boost ISO performance and it works fabulously. The IQ from that 50-135 is great.

11-25-2019, 06:02 PM	#5267
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by simple1 KP DA50-135. If I'd had a bit narrower aperture the hummingbird would be more in focus. But I was shooting 1/2000 and already at iso6400. Probably didn't need 1/2000 but I don't get to shoot hummingbird very often. Those little buggers move...a lot. Wow! That is a very nice picture. I absolutely adore the 50-135. It's probably the one lens I don't want to ever not have. I'd be OK if you took away the rest of my lenses but don't ever touch my DA 50-135 (at least not until a DA* 50-135 Mk II comes out)

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11-26-2019, 05:01 AM	#5269
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 773	Originally posted by Mbaez What a unique shoot! Congratulations! Thank you Mbaez! ---------- Post added 11-26-2019 at 07:12 AM ---------- Originally posted by nocturnal Amazing photo and little bird! You did the right thing... Get the shot and don't worry about the ISO, the latest Pentax bodies have amazing ISO performance anyhow. The K-70, KP and K1-ii have an accelerator chip installed with the sensor to boost ISO performance and it works fabulously. The IQ from that 50-135 is great. Thanks nocturnal! Coming from a k10d via K-7, low light capabilities are just one of the things I love about the KP. ---------- Post added 11-26-2019 at 07:16 AM ---------- Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 Wow! That is a very nice picture. I absolutely adore the 50-135. It's probably the one lens I don't want to ever not have. I'd be OK if you took away the rest of my lenses but don't ever touch my DA* 50-135 (at least not until a DA* 50-135 Mk II comes out) Thank for the kind words MikeyBugs. Completely agree on the 50-135. Whenever there is a pixie dust threat I’m never the first to nominate it A refresh with current AF would be nice, but I’d use it even as a manual focus lens.

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