135mm lens club

kacansas03 · 05-17-2010, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

The bright viewfinder is extremely useful, and the extra foot of minimum focus distance compared to the typical 135 of that age. If I owned one I would just bump the contrast and not read the negative reviews.

I haven't done Any PP on my posts from my Takumar(Bayonet) 135 mm f2.5 for I was hoping for tips on using the lens on my K100D body. I realized some of my mistakes but I am still not sure if the camera is controlling or can control the aperture on the lens. To date I am just presetting the aperture and then rolling the on/off/stop down switch to see what it should look like through the viewfinder and that is not working the best. So specific tips on using this beauty on the K100D are welcome.

enoeske · 05-18-2010, 11:13 AM

I just joined the club with my M 135mm f/3.5 from KEH. I noticed there were only a few (maybe 3) in the PPG from this lens. I am going to increase that once I figure out the intricacies of this lens. Here's a few of my first shots, though.

Marc Sabatella · 05-18-2010, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by kacansas03

I haven't done Any PP on my posts from my Takumar(Bayonet) 135 mm f2.5 for I was hoping for tips on using the lens on my K100D body. I realized some of my mistakes but I am still not sure if the camera is controlling or can control the aperture on the lens.

See the sticky thread on using manual lenses at the top of the beginner's forum.

Larsenio · 05-18-2010, 11:46 AM

Love this thread

Pentax SMC 135mm f/2.8 manual lens
Attached to my Pentax K10d

Some straws from last winter

One of this year`s first glimpse of the sun up here.

Winterly forces out by the coast of Norway.

A long shutter speed and roaring coastal sea made this.

kacansas03 · 05-18-2010, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

See the sticky thread on using manual lenses at the top of the beginner's forum.

Thanks Marc. I hoped someone would point me to the correct forum and thread. Here I go......

matam · 05-19-2010, 02:25 AM

Yesterday i went to visit the Botanical Garden, the weather was not that great but it was a beatiful experience!

Here some snap thaken with the FA135
@f2.8

@f3.5

Here for a couple more picture.

philbaum · 05-19-2010, 08:27 PM

I like my A 135 F2.8 but don't use it near enough. Its so much easier to carry around rather than some big zoom (whoops, i have one of those too :-)) Anyway, this thread is inspiring, thank you Douglas for starting it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So many good photographers on this thread but i'll try,

F6.7, 1/45, iso 280

PS: Marc - thanks for being a moderator - I know from past experience its a very necessary but unappreciated job :-)

danielchtong · 05-21-2010, 05:35 PM

from FA135mm

Daniel

albert_kx · 05-22-2010, 07:05 AM

images from smc A 135mmf2.8 with ligthrom post processing

danielchtong · 05-23-2010, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by albert_kx

images from smc A 135mmf2.8 with ligthrom post processing

Typically 3 d look from a Pentax prime. You did a good job

Daniel, Toronto

Blue · 05-23-2010, 02:47 PM

Nice portrait.

Originally posted by enoeske

I just joined the club with my M 135mm f/3.5 from KEH. I noticed there were only a few (maybe 3) in the PPG from this lens. I am going to increase that once I figure out the intricacies of this lens. Here's a few of my first shots, though.

Marc Sabatella · 05-23-2010, 07:23 PM

A couple of recent concert images from the M135/3.5:

[imgtall]http://marcsabatella.zenfolio.com/img/v15/p774982467-5.jpg[/imgtall]

jgredline · 05-23-2010, 08:19 PM

A few snap shots using the 135 Sakir on a Ricoh XR-P and 99 cents film.

matam · 05-24-2010, 04:59 AM - **1 Like**

I'll only post a pic of this incredible live perfomance because i don't want to spoil their show (if is it a porblem fell free to edit or tell me and i'll remove the images).

ISO 1600 1/500 f2.8

I think this worth a 100% crop, both for the lens and the kx iso quality:

bdery · 05-24-2010, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

They do have somewhat low contrast, don't they? What one would expect from a non-SMC lens? Or?

M150/3.5...that lens could almost get a wice-membership in the 135mm club. It looks to me like all three M120/2.8, M135/3.5 and M150/3.5 have the same basic lens solution, just tweaked a little bit to get a longer or short focal length. Imagine that today, three so similar primes that close to each other...

Sorry for the delay in responding...

They do to some extend. These are the unprocessed vesions, however, I realize now. I did manage to pull more nicer results after a bit of PP.

Regarding the 150, I believe I'm probably about the only user here with that lens, or nearly so. I'm not using it often, but I'll try to post some results shot with it in the near future.

05-21-2010, 05:35 PM	#188
danielchtong Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 885	from FA135mm Daniel Last edited by danielchtong; 05-21-2010 at 05:43 PM.

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05-17-2010, 08:08 PM	#181
kacansas03 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 650	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave The bright viewfinder is extremely useful, and the extra foot of minimum focus distance compared to the typical 135 of that age. If I owned one I would just bump the contrast and not read the negative reviews. I haven't done Any PP on my posts from my Takumar(Bayonet) 135 mm f2.5 for I was hoping for tips on using the lens on my K100D body. I realized some of my mistakes but I am still not sure if the camera is controlling or can control the aperture on the lens. To date I am just presetting the aperture and then rolling the on/off/stop down switch to see what it should look like through the viewfinder and that is not working the best. So specific tips on using this beauty on the K100D are welcome.

05-18-2010, 11:13 AM	#182
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	I just joined the club with my M 135mm f/3.5 from KEH. I noticed there were only a few (maybe 3) in the PPG from this lens. I am going to increase that once I figure out the intricacies of this lens. Here's a few of my first shots, though.

05-18-2010, 11:24 AM	#183
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by kacansas03 I haven't done Any PP on my posts from my Takumar(Bayonet) 135 mm f2.5 for I was hoping for tips on using the lens on my K100D body. I realized some of my mistakes but I am still not sure if the camera is controlling or can control the aperture on the lens. See the sticky thread on using manual lenses at the top of the beginner's forum.

05-18-2010, 11:46 AM	#184
Larsenio Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Andenes Photos: Gallery Posts: 361	Love this thread Pentax SMC 135mm f/2.8 manual lens Attached to my Pentax K10d Some straws from last winter One of this year`s first glimpse of the sun up here. Winterly forces out by the coast of Norway. A long shutter speed and roaring coastal sea made this.

05-18-2010, 12:28 PM	#185
kacansas03 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 650	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella See the sticky thread on using manual lenses at the top of the beginner's forum. Thanks Marc. I hoped someone would point me to the correct forum and thread. Here I go......

05-19-2010, 02:25 AM	#186
matam Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Berlin Posts: 112	Yesterday i went to visit the Botanical Garden, the weather was not that great but it was a beatiful experience! Here some snap thaken with the FA135 @f2.8 @f3.5 Here for a couple more picture.

05-19-2010, 08:27 PM	#187
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	I like my A 135 F2.8 but don't use it near enough. Its so much easier to carry around rather than some big zoom (whoops, i have one of those too :-)) Anyway, this thread is inspiring, thank you Douglas for starting it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So many good photographers on this thread but i'll try, F6.7, 1/45, iso 280 PS: Marc - thanks for being a moderator - I know from past experience its a very necessary but unappreciated job :-)

05-22-2010, 07:05 AM	#189
albert_kx New Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2	images from smc A 135mmf2.8 with ligthrom post processing

05-23-2010, 02:39 PM	#190
danielchtong Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 885	Originally posted by albert_kx images from smc A 135mmf2.8 with ligthrom post processing Typically 3 d look from a Pentax prime. You did a good job Daniel, Toronto

05-23-2010, 02:47 PM	#191
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Nice portrait. Originally posted by enoeske I just joined the club with my M 135mm f/3.5 from KEH. I noticed there were only a few (maybe 3) in the PPG from this lens. I am going to increase that once I figure out the intricacies of this lens. Here's a few of my first shots, though.

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05-23-2010, 07:23 PM	#192
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	A couple of recent concert images from the M135/3.5: [imgtall]http://marcsabatella.zenfolio.com/img/v15/p774982467-5.jpg[/imgtall]

05-23-2010, 08:19 PM	#193
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	A few snap shots using the 135 Sakir on a Ricoh XR-P and 99 cents film.

05-24-2010, 04:59 AM - 1 Like	#194
matam Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Berlin Posts: 112	I'll only post a pic of this incredible live perfomance because i don't want to spoil their show (if is it a porblem fell free to edit or tell me and i'll remove the images). ISO 1600 1/500 f2.8 I think this worth a 100% crop, both for the lens and the kx iso quality:

05-24-2010, 05:28 AM	#195
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden They do have somewhat low contrast, don't they? What one would expect from a non-SMC lens? Or? M150/3.5...that lens could almost get a wice-membership in the 135mm club. It looks to me like all three M120/2.8, M135/3.5 and M150/3.5 have the same basic lens solution, just tweaked a little bit to get a longer or short focal length. Imagine that today, three so similar primes that close to each other... Sorry for the delay in responding... They do to some extend. These are the unprocessed vesions, however, I realize now. I did manage to pull more nicer results after a bit of PP. Regarding the 150, I believe I'm probably about the only user here with that lens, or nearly so. I'm not using it often, but I'll try to post some results shot with it in the near future.