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**Mccsiz** · 06-19-2021, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by rojaba

that was at the top of Ben Lomond in Queenstown. All of a sudden the Kea was there and stared at the goodies in my backpack. So I assume I was barely 1.5 meters away

I have the "old" version, which has the wicked starbursts. Worked without any problems on the K5. Haven't tried it yet on the K3-iii

A Kea? Haven't Googled it yet, but I'm guessing it's not a parrot.

The "old" version eh. That was my guess. Have you tried the HD?

Cheers,
Loyd

**Mccsiz** · 06-19-2021, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I've never had one of the 50mm f/2s but I own three copies of the M 50/1.7 and have owned two or three of the A 50/1.7. The f/2 is reputed to be worse but just about any fast fifty is good by f/2.8 and that's where I most often shoot with old lenses. The biggest problem is focusing them accurately, for which I recommend practice and focus bracketing. My method is to focus at infinity and slow move to close focus, then when the camera first beeps to indicate focus I move it back a tiny big and start to take photos, focusing evr so slightly closer with each one. I'll take maybe six shots on average and usually one of the first two will be spot-on.

A friend of mine just gave me a box full of Pentax equipment that her dad and late husband used. There are two or three versions of the 50mm, including one that is recessed. Never seen the recessed one before. I think it is a macro lens. Do you know anything about it?

Cheers,
Loyd

**Mooncatt** · 06-19-2021, 10:06 PM - **8 Likes**

A little sneak peak from yesterday's coverage at a local drag strip. I have a lot more to go through, but I wanted to get this one up tonight at least. Such a versatile little lens!
K3 II
f/5.6
1/1250
ISO 200

Jonathan Mac · 06-20-2021, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by Mccsiz

A friend of mine just gave me a box full of Pentax equipment that her dad and late husband used. There are two or three versions of the 50mm, including one that is recessed. Never seen the recessed one before. I think it is a macro lens. Do you know anything about it?

Cheers,
Loyd

Most macro lenses have the front element recessed in order to allow space for the focusing helicoid, which extends much more than on non-macro lenses. It could be anything from an M42 mount Takumar to a manual (K, M or A) K-mount to a modern auto-focus lens. Whatever it is, it's sure to be superb. I have the A series f/2.8 and it's excellent and have used the M series f/4 version and it's every bit as good, just a little slower.

You can get an idea of the different series of Pentax lenses from the reviews section here: Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

**Mooncatt** · 06-24-2021, 09:07 PM - **5 Likes**

Starbursts for (quarter) miles.

edri · 06-24-2021, 11:55 PM - **5 Likes**

K7+DA15

**Mccsiz** · 06-25-2021, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Most macro lenses have the front element recessed in order to allow space for the focusing helicoid, which extends much more than on non-macro lenses. It could be anything from an M42 mount Takumar to a manual (K, M or A) K-mount to a modern auto-focus lens. Whatever it is, it's sure to be superb. I have the A series f/2.8 and it's excellent and have used the M series f/4 version and it's every bit as good, just a little slower.

You can get an idea of the different series of Pentax lenses from the reviews section here: Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Thank you for suggesting the lens review section. I have been reading about my SMC MACRO-TAKUMAR 1:4/50 for the last hour. It is one of my favourite lenses, but I had no sense of its full potential until I viewed the albums posted by other owners.

Cheers,
Loyd

VenatorLux · 06-27-2021, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by richardwong

It's incredible how well you caught the leaf, macro like.

Thank you very much! The light was very good in this after-rain moment. When zooming in to the little reflections of the sun in my original picture, i can find also the well recomended starbursts. Incredible lens! Hope it is the same in this copy.

**riseform** · 07-01-2021, 11:54 PM - **5 Likes**

Mule deer at the camera trap

**Mccsiz** · 07-02-2021, 09:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by riseform

Mule deer at the camera trap

Ha Ha! That is one surprised face! Thanks for sharing your photos. You have quite a wonderful collection.

Cheers,
Loyd

Aaron28 · 07-04-2021, 08:50 AM - **4 Likes**

K-r....DA15

edri · 07-04-2021, 10:15 AM - **12 Likes**

K7+DA15mm

**AgentL** · 07-04-2021, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by edri

K7+DA15mm

Really like the feel of this image!

**brightseal** · 07-08-2021, 05:37 AM - **13 Likes**

**Mccsiz** · 07-08-2021, 08:36 AM - **2 Likes**

I always enjoy the photos on this thread. Thank you for sharing.

Cheers,
Loyd

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Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by rojaba that was at the top of Ben Lomond in Queenstown. All of a sudden the Kea was there and stared at the goodies in my backpack. So I assume I was barely 1.5 meters away I have the "old" version, which has the wicked starbursts. Worked without any problems on the K5. Haven't tried it yet on the K3-iii A Kea? Haven't Googled it yet, but I'm guessing it's not a parrot. The "old" version eh. That was my guess. Have you tried the HD? Cheers, Loyd

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Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I've never had one of the 50mm f/2s but I own three copies of the M 50/1.7 and have owned two or three of the A 50/1.7. The f/2 is reputed to be worse but just about any fast fifty is good by f/2.8 and that's where I most often shoot with old lenses. The biggest problem is focusing them accurately, for which I recommend practice and focus bracketing. My method is to focus at infinity and slow move to close focus, then when the camera first beeps to indicate focus I move it back a tiny big and start to take photos, focusing evr so slightly closer with each one. I'll take maybe six shots on average and usually one of the first two will be spot-on. A friend of mine just gave me a box full of Pentax equipment that her dad and late husband used. There are two or three versions of the 50mm, including one that is recessed. Never seen the recessed one before. I think it is a macro lens. Do you know anything about it? Cheers, Loyd

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