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02-13-2013, 08:35 PM   #16
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Now that all my gear is in (Ballhead, K>Q, Tripod Foot) I'll do the K105/2.8, K135/2.5 and K200/2.5 for you (and the thread) but I can't get it done before Saturday.
Great thanks to you, monochrome!
Looking forward to these tests.

Do you prefer using a "K" lens vs. a "M" type on the Q?

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I'm a little confused - in your first post you said you were looking for something to use on the Q that would give you around 500mm equivalent. Then later you said you are going to look for a 200mm-ish lens. Well 200mm on the Q gives you 1100mm equivalent.
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Great thanks to you, monochrome!
Looking forward to these tests.

Do you prefer using a "K" lens vs. a "M" type on the Q?

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JP: Since I just sold my M100/2.8 to another Q user (who immediately resold it here because he didn't like the PF it threw out for him with the K>Q adapter) I have NO M lenses. I've always had a fondness for K's, though I've tried and sold some wonderful M's (75~150, 50/1.4. 50/1.7 come to mind). I was in lust with Pentax in the 70's and I haven't gotten over it.

I'm paring things down to what I use - both lenses and bodies. A few of my really old Auto Tak lenses are at Eric's for lubrication because they haven't been exercised and my K2DMD ASA ring also got sticky again for the same reason. That's a sign I have more stuff than I use, so all the M's are now gone.

I have some oddball M42 lenses a buddy gave me. I'm really jonesing to try this Soligor 180/3.5 and the Vivitar 135/2.8 (previously mentioned). February sux in St. Louis, though - dark before I leave and by the time I get home from work.
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I'm a little confused - in your first post you said you were looking for something to use on the Q that would give you around 500mm equivalent. Then later you said you are going to look for a 200mm-ish lens. Well 200mm on the Q gives you 1100mm equivalent.
Sorry about that ...

Yes, I am totally off-track with my "thinking".
I did say that I wanted to get to about 500mm but of course my mind started wandering beyond normal reasoning.
I am decidedly still looking into the 500mm "mark" but also exploring other possibilities.

Worse still ... I even mentioned the DA*300/4 !!! waaaay beyond the 500mm.
Again, apologies for the apparent misleading.

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Sorry about that ...

Yes, I am totally off-track with my "thinking".
I did say that I wanted to get to about 500mm but of course my mind started wandering beyond normal reasoning.
I am decidedly still looking into the 500mm "mark" but also exploring other possibilities.

Worse still ... I even mentioned the DA*300/4 !!! waaaay beyond the 500mm.
Again, apologies for the apparent misleading.

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No apologies necessary! I myself get easily confused when I start throwing all these numbers and crop factors around. Just wanted to be sure that you are applying the 5.5x to the actual focal length of the lenses you are looking at.

I'm just getting started with the Q - only got my first Q body in December so I haven't had the chance to do any real testing outside like I want to. I've been testing different lenses from inside through our big glass window to get a feel of the different focal lengths. One of my main goals is to be able to shoot at the opposite bank of the river at my house where the 300mm will work well (1650mm eq). But at that focal length, objects are a little difficult to acquire in the LCD and need to have a fairly static subject plus use a remote or 2 second timer and on a sturdy tripod. To make all those things mentioned a little easier, I just bought an M 150 3.5 lens which will be 825mm eq. I think this is a nice compromise for a nice long focal length and to be able to hand hold if needed and be usable for ducks on the water that are moving/floating slowly. So far just with a little testing today I think this focal length is going to be just right for me.

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does the Q-adapter have a Tripod mount????
My Chinese one does, but I think about 400 grams (15 oz) is about the weight limit.

I have ordered a macro rail and intend to attach one end through a spacer to the Q tripod point and have an adjustable lens support towards the other end with the sliding block on the rail attached to the tripod. This will allow me to adjust the balance point.
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Well, it becomes a matter of deciding what is the best:
1. In terms of IQ
2. Ease of use/handling
3. The final "reach" ... as long as I can get to a 35mm eq. of 500mm +, I'd be happy.
Since you're talking about 135-format equivalent, I don't see any advantage over the DA*300 on the K-5 (450mm equivalent) other than the smaller size of the Q package. Worse handling overall -- MF and just slower to operate, and worse IQ. Is this for when a smaller kit is needed?

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QuoteOriginally posted by baro-nite Quote
Since you're talking about 135-format equivalent, I don't see any advantage over the DA*300 on the K-5 (450mm equivalent) other than the smaller size of the Q package. Worse handling overall -- MF and just slower to operate, and worse IQ. Is this for when a smaller kit is needed?
Pretty much what I was thinking/wondering.
The Q can be pretty fiddly when trying to lock focus on a bird, or anything live and moving.
At least for me it is.
But I still love the Q and its reach.
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But I still love the Q and its reach.
As do I, and also just for its own sweet self. But "5.5x crop factor" is misleading. What the Q gives you is a roughly 3x advantage in linear pixel density. This is where the reach comes from, not the crop (you can, after all, crop your 135 or APS-C image to the same extent).
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As do I, and also just for its own sweet self. But "5.5x crop factor" is misleading. What the Q gives you is a roughly 3x advantage in linear pixel density. This is where the reach comes from, not the crop (you can, after all, crop your 135 or APS-C image to the same extent).
So then which is it? Do you multiply the focal length of the lens by 3 or 5.5? I was just going by the norm that I've seen here on the forum of 5.5x.
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So then which is it? Do you multiply the focal length of the lens by 3 or 5.5? I was just going by the norm that I've seen here on the forum of 5.5x.
I think what he means is "3x advantage over an APS-C camera like the K-5."

300mm x 1.5 (APS-C) = 450mm equiv.
300mm x 5.5 (Q) = 1650mm equiv.
1650mm (eq) / 450mm (eq) = 3.6 (or a 3.6x difference in FOV)

Add in the fact that the Q is 12MP and the K-5 is 16MP, and you really are closer to just a 3x difference in the images you'd get per-pixel.
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I think what he means is "3x advantage over an APS-C camera like the K-5."

300mm x 1.5 (APS-C) = 450mm equiv.
300mm x 5.5 (Q) = 1650mm equiv.
1650mm (eq) / 450mm (eq) = 3.6 (or a 3.6x difference in FOV)

Add in the fact that the Q is 12MP and the K-5 is 16MP, and you really are closer to just a 3x difference in the images you'd get per-pixel.
OK - well that is what I have been doing/saying all along. As a matter of fact, each time I use the term "5,5x crop" I've used it along with the native focal length of the lens - ie. 300mm lens will be 1650mm equivalent.
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I think you need to test it and gives us your review to add to the reference thread

It sounds like it could be a great option, I've been waiting for someone to try this lens out.
Oh wait someone did test it! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/209474-adapted-lenses-tested-q-r...ml#post2229504
Looks good from these test results.
I will test it out myself soon, when the adapter is in.


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JP: Since I just sold my M100/2.8 to another Q user (who immediately resold it here because he didn't like the PF it threw out for him with the K>Q adapter) I have NO M lenses. I've always had a fondness for K's, though I've tried and sold some wonderful M's (75~150, 50/1.4. 50/1.7 come to mind). I was in lust with Pentax in the 70's and I haven't gotten over it.

I'm paring things down to what I use - both lenses and bodies. A few of my really old Auto Tak lenses are at Eric's for lubrication because they haven't been exercised and my K2DMD ASA ring also got sticky again for the same reason. That's a sign I have more stuff than I use, so all the M's are now gone.

I have some oddball M42 lenses a buddy gave me. I'm really jonesing to try this Soligor 180/3.5 and the Vivitar 135/2.8 (previously mentioned). February sux in St. Louis, though - dark before I leave and by the time I get home from work.
Good info, thanks.

I also have a couple of good lenses which need a workout ... that's likely why they sometimes feel a little "stiff".
I should revise my "needs" and decide which to keep for good .

JP
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QuoteOriginally posted by baro-nite Quote
As do I, and also just for its own sweet self. But "5.5x crop factor" is misleading. What the Q gives you is a roughly 3x advantage in linear pixel density. This is where the reach comes from, not the crop (you can, after all, crop your 135 or APS-C image to the same extent).
I interpret this to mean that there are three times more pixels in the area of the Q sensor vs. the same size area of an APS-C sensor , presumable a 16MP from a K-5?

The advantage then would be more than 3x if you're comparing to an APS-C sensor with less MP such as K-x or K10D or if I understand correctly?
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