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**pearsaab** · 02-04-2013, 09:56 AM - **1 Like**

i posted this in another spot but since i used the da 300 with the pentax adapter not sure if it should go here...got this on sat in the park...still need more time with it but happy with how these turned out...the nice thing about bluebirds is that can sit longer than some other birds which helps when you are trying to manually focus
Shutter speed 400, ISO 250, using pentax q-k adapter setting 1.5-2...non cropped, slight adjustment with brightness, no adjustments to anything else

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Last edited by pearsaab; 02-04-2013 at 01:20 PM.

**crewl1** · 02-04-2013, 10:11 AM

Great shot Amy. Seems like you are getting comfortable with the Q, I look forward to your shots.

In this thread we are adding reviews of lenses tested with the Q, so give us your feedback and preferred settings for any you would like to add to the list.

From the first page "Information that each Lens Review should have: description of your results, recommendations for best use, specific adapter brand or source that was used, and a sample image so a user might see what to expect."

robtcorl · 02-04-2013, 10:59 AM - **1 Like**

Beautiful bluebird shot!

Dang you DA 300 owners!

I just can't afford one right now.

hnikesch · 02-04-2013, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Beautiful bluebird shot!

Dang you DA 300 owners!

I just can't afford one right now.

My sentiments exactly, Love the shot

Hans

drougge · 02-04-2013, 05:06 PM

I haven't gotten around to properly testing the M100 on the Q. It's really too long for me. But here's the same shot at four apertures at least. Exactly the same processing, which includes some sharpening.

Here's the full size image.

f/4 seems best. f/2.8 has quite a lot of PF.

VisualDarkness · 02-05-2013, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by drougge

I haven't gotten around to properly testing the M100 on the Q. It's really too long for me. But here's the same shot at four apertures at least. Exactly the same processing, which includes some sharpening.

Here's the full size image.

f/4 seems best. f/2.8 has quite a lot of PF.

Looks good at F4 and if fringing is more critical than absolute sharpness F5.6 looks like the way to go. Nice comparison!

djseeram · 02-05-2013, 07:51 PM

Got the Bell & Howell Super Comat 1 inch f1.9 for my Q. It is nice and compact. There is some ca and softness at 1.9 but is very good from 2.8.

the first is a size comparision with 01 prime and the second is a shot of the prime at 2.8 iso 125.

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Shanti · 02-05-2013, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

i posted this in another spot but since i used the da 300 with the pentax adapter not sure if it should go here...got this on sat in the park...still need more time with it but happy with how these turned out...the nice thing about bluebirds is that can sit longer than some other birds which helps when you are trying to manually focus
Shutter speed 400, ISO 250, using pentax q-k adapter setting 1.5-2...non cropped, slight adjustment with brightness, no adjustments to anything else

_IGP9161 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Hi you think the fotodiox adapter would do just as good? my DA300 comes back tomm. and need to get a Q adapter
really great shot

post_eos · 02-05-2013, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by djseeram

Got the Bell & Howell Super Comat 1 inch f1.9 for my Q. It is nice and compact. There is some ca and softness at 1.9 but is very good from 2.8.

the first is a size comparision with 01 prime and the second is a shot of the prime at 2.8 iso 125.

That is a classy looking lens. I've love to see a shot of it on the Q!

djseeram · 02-05-2013, 10:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by post_eos

That is a classy looking lens. I've love to see a shot of it on the Q!

Needed the pen to support it. The lens is heavy, for its size, and easily tilts the camera forward.

post_eos · 02-05-2013, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by djseeram

Needed the pen to support it. The lens is heavy, for its size, and easily tilts the camera forward.

That looks really cool.

**pearsaab** · 02-06-2013, 04:34 PM

still not getting home in time for decent light...used the pentax q-k adapter set to about 1.5...iso 500mm shutter 1/15...i actually was planning to shoot a picture of the top of the dog house because i couldn't find any critters to take pictures...i realized once i focused with the 300 there was a squirrel...a few pictures with the rig and the squirrel...not too bad considering the low shutter and high iso

_IGP9346
by pearsaab, on Flickr
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_IGP9344
by pearsaab, on Flickr
_IGP9344 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

IMGP0024
by pearsaab, on Flickr
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stormtech · 02-06-2013, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

still not getting home in time for decent light...used the pentax q-k adapter set to about 1.5...iso 500mm shutter 1/15...i actually was planning to shoot a picture of the top of the dog house because i couldn't find any critters to take pictures...i realized once i focused with the 300 there was a squirrel...a few pictures with the rig and the squirrel...not too bad considering the low shutter and high iso

That came out fantastic Amy! And thanks for showing the gear setup photo - I always like to see the gear, plus it shows the actual distance from camera to subject.

**pearsaab** · 02-06-2013, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

That came out fantastic Amy! And thanks for showing the gear setup photo - I always like to see the gear, plus it shows the actual distance from camera to subject.

hey stan...really enjoying it but so frustrated that i don't have enouh time to use it

MarinatedHerring · 02-06-2013, 07:36 PM

Nikkor-P 105mm

100%

02-04-2013, 05:06 PM	#230
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8 I haven't gotten around to properly testing the M100 on the Q. It's really too long for me. But here's the same shot at four apertures at least. Exactly the same processing, which includes some sharpening. Here's the full size image. f/4 seems best. f/2.8 has quite a lot of PF.

02-05-2013, 10:49 PM - 1 Like	#235
djseeram Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 83	Originally posted by post_eos That is a classy looking lens. I've love to see a shot of it on the Q! Needed the pen to support it. The lens is heavy, for its size, and easily tilts the camera forward. Attached Images

02-06-2013, 04:34 PM	#237
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Da300 f4 pentax q-k adapter still not getting home in time for decent light...used the pentax q-k adapter set to about 1.5...iso 500mm shutter 1/15...i actually was planning to shoot a picture of the top of the dog house because i couldn't find any critters to take pictures...i realized once i focused with the 300 there was a squirrel...a few pictures with the rig and the squirrel...not too bad considering the low shutter and high iso _IGP9346 by pearsaab, on Flickr _IGP9346 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! _IGP9344 by pearsaab, on Flickr _IGP9344 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMGP0024 by pearsaab, on Flickr IMGP0024 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing!

02-06-2013, 07:36 PM	#240
MarinatedHerring Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 118	Nikkor-P 105mm 100% 100%

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02-04-2013, 09:56 AM - 1 Like	#226
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	i posted this in another spot but since i used the da 300 with the pentax adapter not sure if it should go here...got this on sat in the park...still need more time with it but happy with how these turned out...the nice thing about bluebirds is that can sit longer than some other birds which helps when you are trying to manually focus Shutter speed 400, ISO 250, using pentax q-k adapter setting 1.5-2...non cropped, slight adjustment with brightness, no adjustments to anything else _IGP9161 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Last edited by pearsaab; 02-04-2013 at 01:20 PM.

02-04-2013, 10:11 AM	#227
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807 Original Poster	Great shot Amy. Seems like you are getting comfortable with the Q, I look forward to your shots. In this thread we are adding reviews of lenses tested with the Q, so give us your feedback and preferred settings for any you would like to add to the list. From the first page "Information that each Lens Review should have: description of your results, recommendations for best use, specific adapter brand or source that was used, and a sample image so a user might see what to expect."

02-04-2013, 10:59 AM - 1 Like	#228
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Beautiful bluebird shot! Dang you DA 300 owners! I just can't afford one right now.

02-04-2013, 03:57 PM	#229
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	Originally posted by robtcorl Beautiful bluebird shot! Dang you DA 300 owners! I just can't afford one right now. My sentiments exactly, Love the shot Hans

02-05-2013, 10:14 AM	#231
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by drougge I haven't gotten around to properly testing the M100 on the Q. It's really too long for me. But here's the same shot at four apertures at least. Exactly the same processing, which includes some sharpening. Here's the full size image. f/4 seems best. f/2.8 has quite a lot of PF. Looks good at F4 and if fringing is more critical than absolute sharpness F5.6 looks like the way to go. Nice comparison!

02-05-2013, 08:34 PM	#233
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by pearsaab i posted this in another spot but since i used the da 300 with the pentax adapter not sure if it should go here...got this on sat in the park...still need more time with it but happy with how these turned out...the nice thing about bluebirds is that can sit longer than some other birds which helps when you are trying to manually focus Shutter speed 400, ISO 250, using pentax q-k adapter setting 1.5-2...non cropped, slight adjustment with brightness, no adjustments to anything else _IGP9161 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Hi you think the fotodiox adapter would do just as good? my DA300 comes back tomm. and need to get a Q adapter really great shot

02-05-2013, 08:45 PM	#234
post_eos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside CA Photos: Albums Posts: 269	Originally posted by djseeram Got the Bell & Howell Super Comat 1 inch f1.9 for my Q. It is nice and compact. There is some ca and softness at 1.9 but is very good from 2.8. the first is a size comparision with 01 prime and the second is a shot of the prime at 2.8 iso 125. That is a classy looking lens. I've love to see a shot of it on the Q!

02-05-2013, 11:20 PM	#236
post_eos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside CA Photos: Albums Posts: 269	Originally posted by djseeram Needed the pen to support it. The lens is heavy, for its size, and easily tilts the camera forward. That looks really cool.

02-06-2013, 05:28 PM	#238
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by pearsaab still not getting home in time for decent light...used the pentax q-k adapter set to about 1.5...iso 500mm shutter 1/15...i actually was planning to shoot a picture of the top of the dog house because i couldn't find any critters to take pictures...i realized once i focused with the 300 there was a squirrel...a few pictures with the rig and the squirrel...not too bad considering the low shutter and high iso That came out fantastic Amy! And thanks for showing the gear setup photo - I always like to see the gear, plus it shows the actual distance from camera to subject.

02-06-2013, 07:19 PM	#239
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by stormtech That came out fantastic Amy! And thanks for showing the gear setup photo - I always like to see the gear, plus it shows the actual distance from camera to subject. hey stan...really enjoying it but so frustrated that i don't have enouh time to use it

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