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kh1234567890 · 12-04-2013, 04:06 PM - **2 Likes**

g026r · 12-05-2013, 11:11 AM

Snapped with a Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar. Focusing in low light with it was not what I'd call fun.

Jean Poitiers · 12-16-2013, 11:20 PM

Bonjour,

A new addition ... FD 135/2.5 w/FD-PK de-glassed converter (x-post) and here's a SOOC wide open test shot taken at 1/100, ISO 400 at less than one meter using an low-watt night table lamp as my light source ... more images to come later ... Salut, J

Jean Poitiers · 12-16-2013, 11:23 PM

Re-bonjour,

Another new addition, but have not found time to test/shoot ... some snaps later, promise ... Salut encore, J

(x-post from "Gear p0rn" thread)

pentaxpete · 12-17-2013, 02:31 AM

I use my £10-00 135mm f2.5 SMC Takumar on my K10D with the screw-bayonet adapter -- here are some results --
Singer Andy Abrahams, available light, f4

New Mayor of Brentwood presents outgoing Mayor with his ' Past Mayor' pendant in the Council Chamber, full aperture f2.5

French Horn player in Concert, full aperture f2.5

The dog walker · 12-18-2013, 09:02 PM - **2 Likes**

I am relatively new to photography. I just bought my first 135mm lens, the K135mm 2.5 to use with my K1000. I shot my first roll today on Kentmere 400. I love this lens! I carried a #3 extension tube and that proved very useful for nice macro-esque shots. I love this focal length, it's super versatile for my style of shooting: catching action, landscape, nature close up, portrait, and candid moments at a reasonable distance away. The lens really is sharp, FAST aperture, and such great contrast. What a wonderful lens!!

Jean Poitiers · 12-18-2013, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by The dog walker

I am relatively new to photography. I just bought my first 135mm lens, the K135mm 2.5 to use with my K1000. I shot my first roll today on Kentmere 400. I love this lens! I carried a #3 extension tube and that proved very useful for nice macro-esque shots. I love this focal length, it's super versatile for my style of shooting: catching action, landscape, nature close up, portrait, and candid moments at a reasonable distance away. The lens really is sharp, FAST aperture, and such great contrast. What a wonderful lens!!

Wonderful shots with the K135/2.5 ... would love to try this lens ... TFS, J ! (... and hope to see more)

Sagitta · 12-19-2013, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Bonjour,

A new addition ... FD 135/2.5 w/FD-PK de-glassed converter (x-post) and here's a SOOC wide open test shot taken at 1/100, ISO 400 at less than one meter using an low-watt night table lamp as my light source ... more images to come later ... Salut, J

Oh ho... I didn't know FD-PK critters existed.

I have a pristine old 135mm f/3.5 Sigma mini-tele in FD mount that's been taunting e with my inability to use it for a few years now.

nrrfed · 12-27-2013, 05:44 PM

So I've been practicing my manual focusing abilities with an old Tokina 135mm f/2.8. This ....er is all metal and weighs about as much as I imagine that Zeiss 85 weighing aka a bloody ton. These shots aren't great but it does show I can kinda focus manually.
Both of these were shot at f/4 because the fringing and softness wide open makes me sad.

**chuck_c** · 12-28-2013, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by nrrfed

So I've been practicing my manual focusing abilities with an old Tokina 135mm f/2.8. This ....er is all metal and weighs about as much as I imagine that Zeiss 85 weighing aka a bloody ton. These shots aren't great but it does show I can kinda focus manually.
Both of these were shot at f/4 because the fringing and softness wide open makes me sad.

Looks like you have a pretty good handle on manual focusing. Nice sharp shots!

**Kerrowdown** · 01-19-2014, 10:48 AM

I love me, who do you love?

NKK · 01-19-2014, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

I love me, who do you love?

haha

Good one, made me laugh, nice capture

Jean Poitiers · 01-19-2014, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

Oh ho... I didn't know FD-PK critters existed.

I have a pristine old 135mm f/3.5 Sigma mini-tele in FD mount that's been taunting e with my inability to use it for a few years now.

FD-PK critters are quite nice ... you just need to spade or neuter them by a de-glassing ... Salut,J

**Kerrowdown** · 01-20-2014, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by NKK

haha Good one, made me laugh, nice capture

Thanks, it even made me laugh at the time of taking, I call it induced camera shake.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-02-2014, 07:04 AM

I guess building materials will not upset the Advocate unduly, when parked there.

12-04-2013, 04:06 PM - 2 Likes	#991
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	SMC Pentax-M 135mm f3.5

12-17-2013, 02:31 AM	#995
pentaxpete Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brentwood, Essex Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 370	135mm f2.5 SMC Takumar on K10D I use my £10-00 135mm f2.5 SMC Takumar on my K10D with the screw-bayonet adapter -- here are some results -- Singer Andy Abrahams, available light, f4 New Mayor of Brentwood presents outgoing Mayor with his ' Past Mayor' pendant in the Council Chamber, full aperture f2.5 French Horn player in Concert, full aperture f2.5

12-18-2013, 09:02 PM - 2 Likes	#996
The dog walker Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 58	smc K-135mm 2.5 I am relatively new to photography. I just bought my first 135mm lens, the K135mm 2.5 to use with my K1000. I shot my first roll today on Kentmere 400. I love this lens! I carried a #3 extension tube and that proved very useful for nice macro-esque shots. I love this focal length, it's super versatile for my style of shooting: catching action, landscape, nature close up, portrait, and candid moments at a reasonable distance away. The lens really is sharp, FAST aperture, and such great contrast. What a wonderful lens!! Attached Images

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g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Snapped with a Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar. Focusing in low light with it was not what I'd call fun.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour,* A new addition ... FD 135/2.5 w/FD-PK de-glassed converter (x-post) and here's a SOOC wide open test shot taken at 1/100, ISO 400 at less than one meter using an low-watt night table lamp as my light source ... more images to come later ... Salut, J

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Re-bonjour, Another new addition, but have not found time to test/shoot ... some snaps later, promise ... Salut encore*, J (x-post from "Gear p0rn" thread)

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by The dog walker I am relatively new to photography. I just bought my first 135mm lens, the K135mm 2.5 to use with my K1000. I shot my first roll today on Kentmere 400. I love this lens! I carried a #3 extension tube and that proved very useful for nice macro-esque shots. I love this focal length, it's super versatile for my style of shooting: catching action, landscape, nature close up, portrait, and candid moments at a reasonable distance away. The lens really is sharp, FAST aperture, and such great contrast. What a wonderful lens!! Wonderful shots with the K135/2.5 ... would love to try this lens ... TFS, J ! (... and hope to see more)

12-19-2013, 10:05 AM	#998
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers *Bonjour,* A new addition ... FD 135/2.5 w/FD-PK de-glassed converter (x-post) and here's a SOOC wide open test shot taken at 1/100, ISO 400 at less than one meter using an low-watt night table lamp as my light source ... more images to come later ... Salut, J Oh ho... I didn't know FD-PK critters existed. I have a pristine old 135mm f/3.5 Sigma mini-tele in FD mount that's been taunting e with my inability to use it for a few years now.

12-27-2013, 05:44 PM	#999
nrrfed Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 204	So I've been practicing my manual focusing abilities with an old Tokina 135mm f/2.8. This ....er is all metal and weighs about as much as I imagine that Zeiss 85 weighing aka a bloody ton. These shots aren't great but it does show I can kinda focus manually. Both of these were shot at f/4 because the fringing and softness wide open makes me sad.

12-28-2013, 08:05 AM	#1000
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Originally posted by nrrfed So I've been practicing my manual focusing abilities with an old Tokina 135mm f/2.8. This ....er is all metal and weighs about as much as I imagine that Zeiss 85 weighing aka a bloody ton. These shots aren't great but it does show I can kinda focus manually. Both of these were shot at f/4 because the fringing and softness wide open makes me sad. Looks like you have a pretty good handle on manual focusing. Nice sharp shots!

01-19-2014, 01:21 PM	#1002
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by kerrowdown I love me, who do you love? haha Good one, made me laugh, nice capture

01-19-2014, 01:51 PM	#1003
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Sagitta Oh ho... I didn't know FD-PK critters existed. I have a pristine old 135mm f/3.5 Sigma mini-tele in FD mount that's been taunting e with my inability to use it for a few years now. FD-PK critters are quite nice ... you just need to spade or neuter them by a de-glassing ... *Salut*,J

01-20-2014, 05:24 AM	#1004
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 NKK haha Good one, made me laugh, nice capture Thanks, it even made me laugh at the time of taking, I call it induced camera shake.

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