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**Clinton** · 11-28-2012, 03:31 PM

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Has anyone had better experience with the 8-48?

panoguy · 11-28-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

Has anyone had better experience with the 8-48?

Not so much. See my post here for further insights. I'm selling it if you're interested...

selar · 12-01-2012, 09:14 PM

I was going to get an adapter for my Q but the IQ of these images is not too appealing.

**Clinton** · 12-01-2012, 09:33 PM

I'm hunting other glass now. Maybe a fujinon 25/0.85 or a Canon-tv 25/0.78

drougge · 12-02-2012, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by selar

I was going to get an adapter for my Q but the IQ of these images is not too appealing.

As I said in another thread (with pics), the Fujian 35/1.7 is worth it I think. About $20. Soft focus at 1.7, decently sharp at 2.4 (not at the edges, but probably if stopped down a bit more).

**akptc** · 12-02-2012, 12:03 PM

Hi, I really like your setup with the Seagull 3x magnifier. Have been trying to find the magnifier for my newly acquired Q and not sure where to find the right model. Could you tell us where you go it?
Thanks a lot,
Andy

panoguy · 12-02-2012, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

I'm hunting other glass now. Maybe a fujinon 25/0.85 or a Canon-tv 25/0.78

So, Clinton, did you win this bid? Great deal if you know how to mount it!

selar · 12-02-2012, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by drougge

As I said in another thread (with pics), the Fujian 35/1.7 is worth it I think. About $20. Soft focus at 1.7, decently sharp at 2.4 (not at the edges, but probably if stopped down a bit more).

Agreed, just bought one.

**Clinton** · 12-02-2012, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

So, Clinton, did you win this bid? Great deal if you know how to mount it!

Nope. I don't even have a Q yet, but that particular lens has no aperture control or focus control. I probably would have bought it on a novelty for $50.

panoguy · 12-02-2012, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

that particular lens has no aperture control or focus control.

Some folks around here (impossible lens club?) would take that as an extra challenge!

significantimagery · 04-19-2013, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

I'm hunting other glass now. Maybe a fujinon 25/0.85 or a Canon-tv 25/0.78

I found the Fujinon 0.85 25mm lens in an estate auction, I bought the Q after that just so I could try it out! Just waiting for my C - P/Q adapter to arrive now.

**Clinton** · 04-20-2013, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by significantimagery

I found the Fujinon 0.85 25mm lens in an estate auction, I bought the Q after that just so I could try it out! Just waiting for my C - P/Q adapter to arrive now.

How good of a deal did you get?

I also have a fujinon now. It's images thus far are actually pretty sharp considering what it is

MegaPower · 04-21-2013, 09:31 PM

I got a 13.5-81mm TV zoom lens. No name, Made in Japan, I believe it's similar to Tamron made.
I had got very good result from it.
Very sharp.

I believe most of the TV zoom (canon, fuji, sony) are good.
Try to get one with macro function. (you can turn into macro mode with the zoom ring) It is very useful.

Nick Siebers · 04-23-2013, 07:16 PM

Inspired by the OP, I just ordered a Tamron 3.5-8mm zoom, this one is f/1.4. Not quite as sexy as f/1.0, but hoping it will work out okay.

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11-28-2012, 03:31 PM	#31
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,915	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Has anyone had better experience with the 8-48?

11-28-2012, 04:25 PM	#32
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Clinton Has anyone had better experience with the 8-48? Not so much. See my post here for further insights. I'm selling it if you're interested...

12-01-2012, 09:14 PM	#33
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	I was going to get an adapter for my Q but the IQ of these images is not too appealing.

12-01-2012, 09:33 PM	#34
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,915	I'm hunting other glass now. Maybe a fujinon 25/0.85 or a Canon-tv 25/0.78

12-02-2012, 06:40 AM	#35
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	Originally posted by selar I was going to get an adapter for my Q but the IQ of these images is not too appealing. As I said in another thread (with pics), the Fujian 35/1.7 is worth it I think. About $20. Soft focus at 1.7, decently sharp at 2.4 (not at the edges, but probably if stopped down a bit more).

12-02-2012, 12:03 PM	#36
akptc Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 771	Hi, I really like your setup with the Seagull 3x magnifier. Have been trying to find the magnifier for my newly acquired Q and not sure where to find the right model. Could you tell us where you go it? Thanks a lot, Andy

12-02-2012, 04:15 PM	#37
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Clinton I'm hunting other glass now. Maybe a fujinon 25/0.85 or a Canon-tv 25/0.78 So, Clinton, did you win this bid? Great deal if you know how to mount it!

12-02-2012, 05:18 PM	#38
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by drougge As I said in another thread (with pics), the Fujian 35/1.7 is worth it I think. About $20. Soft focus at 1.7, decently sharp at 2.4 (not at the edges, but probably if stopped down a bit more). Agreed, just bought one.

12-02-2012, 08:23 PM	#39
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by panoguy So, Clinton, did you win this bid? Great deal if you know how to mount it! Nope. I don't even have a Q yet, but that particular lens has no aperture control or focus control. I probably would have bought it on a novelty for $50.

12-02-2012, 08:59 PM	#40
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Clinton that particular lens has no aperture control or focus control. Some folks around here (impossible lens club?) would take that as an extra challenge!

04-19-2013, 05:50 PM	#41
significantimagery New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2	Originally posted by Clinton I'm hunting other glass now. Maybe a fujinon 25/0.85 or a Canon-tv 25/0.78 I found the Fujinon 0.85 25mm lens in an estate auction, I bought the Q after that just so I could try it out! Just waiting for my C - P/Q adapter to arrive now.

04-20-2013, 10:24 AM	#42
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by significantimagery I found the Fujinon 0.85 25mm lens in an estate auction, I bought the Q after that just so I could try it out! Just waiting for my C - P/Q adapter to arrive now. How good of a deal did you get? I also have a fujinon now. It's images thus far are actually pretty sharp considering what it is

04-21-2013, 09:31 PM	#43
MegaPower Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hong Kong / Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 636	I got a 13.5-81mm TV zoom lens. No name, Made in Japan, I believe it's similar to Tamron made. I had got very good result from it. Very sharp. I believe most of the TV zoom (canon, fuji, sony) are good. Try to get one with macro function. (you can turn into macro mode with the zoom ring) It is very useful.

04-23-2013, 07:16 PM	#44
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Inspired by the OP, I just ordered a Tamron 3.5-8mm zoom, this one is f/1.4. Not quite as sexy as f/1.0, but hoping it will work out okay.

The almost perfect Q (img heavy)

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