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bdery · 10-10-2019, 07:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Reality_Check

killer deal for a Pentax AF-540 flash which should be here this week! Pretty excited about that flash.

That's a nice flash. the convoluted controls were not my favourite, but to use simply PTTL it's a solid performer.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

the Perfect Hood arrived

That's a bold and somewhat funny claim.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-10-2019, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by bdery

That's a bold and somewhat funny claim.

I've always thought that any marketing department that lets the word 'perfect' be associated with any of their products must either be a room full of idiots or an awful lot of chutzpah...

MikeyBugs95 · 10-10-2019, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I've always thought that any marketing department that lets the word 'perfect' be associated with any of their products must either be a room full of idiots or an awful lot of chutzpah...

But that leads to the question... Is it the perfect hood?

photoptimist · 10-10-2019, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

But that leads to the question... Is it the perfect hood?

Probably only if the lens is mounted on an FF camera with no IBIS.

The "perfect" hood for a given lens needs to be shaped for the exact dimensions of the working sensor area (including IBIS motion) so that the hood blocks as much stray light as possible without ever vignetting any rays that would pass through to the sensor. Thus Sigma would need to make four variants of the hood: APS-C, APS-C+IBIS, FF, and FF+IBIS.

edom31 · 10-10-2019, 07:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

The A-50/1.4 would be a true sweet-spot, but costs more than the A50/1.7 (£20 posted) or the M50/1.4 (£35 posted) that I've acquired along my journey.

A side note - I do not have the M 50/1.4 = I have the SMC Tak 50/1.4 and the A 50/1.4 (I keep both as they're honestly different)... The A 50/1.4 is notorious for sticky iris = currently I have 2 copies, one of which I only use wide open due to the sticky iris issue. So, when/if acquiring one it might be a gamble.

I do believe the M and A 50/1.4's are going to produce very similar results... If you want a different 50/1.4 try to get an 8-element takumar or a K 50/1.4.

---------- Post added 10-10-19 at 10:40 AM ----------

Originally posted by photoptimist

Probably only if the lens is mounted on an FF camera with no IBIS.The "perfect" hood for a given lens needs to be shaped for the exact dimensions of the working sensor area (including IBIS motion) so that the hood blocks as much stray light as possible without ever vignetting any rays that would pass through to the sensor. Thus Sigma would need to make four variants of the hood: APS-C, APS-C+IBIS, FF, and FF+IBIS.

Yep - perfect would imply a mathematical conclusion.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-10-2019, 07:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

But that leads to the question... Is it the perfect hood?

it must be - it says so right on the hood!

edom31 · 10-10-2019, 07:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

it must be - it says so right on the hood!

Just like an amp that goes all the way to 11

**mattb123** · 10-10-2019, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I've always thought that any marketing department that lets the word 'perfect' be associated with any of their products must either be a room full of idiots or an awful lot of chutzpah...

I should have given you the petal hood I have. I meant to. It vignettes pretty badly for me but that is on FF. It might be fine on crop.
Although it may not be "perfect"...

**pepperberry farm** · 10-10-2019, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

I should have given you the petal hood I have. I meant to. It vignettes pretty badly for me but that is on FF. It might be fine on crop.
Although it may not be "perfect"...

no worries - it's a great piece of glass...

thanks again!

Scout · 10-10-2019, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

no worries - it's a great piece of glass...

thanks again!

Did you just acquire the bubble level too ?

really nice, it looks "professionnal", and it must be very useful !

Apart from that, the hood fits the lens perfectly, with the K3 it a beautiful looking combo

**pepperberry farm** · 10-10-2019, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by Scout

Did you just acquire the bubble level too ?

really nice, it looks "professionnal", and it must be very useful !

Apart from that, the hood fits the lens perfectly, with the K3 it a beautiful looking combo

thank you - the bubble level I've been using for several years, on all my camera bodies...

bdery · 10-10-2019, 09:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

But that leads to the question... Is it the perfect hood?

The jury is still out it seems!

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

it must be - it says so right on the hood!

Originally posted by edom31

Just like an amp that goes all the way to 11

You beat me to it

Grippy · 10-10-2019, 07:58 PM - **3 Likes**

Picked this up last night, 30 bucks, cheap enough.

P3II9501

P3II9503

On the K10 the colours are great
this is @ f/2.8

Hanimar 135mm test

Hanimar 135mm test

and about 5.6 or so

Hanimar 135mm test

Jonathan Mac · 10-11-2019, 02:46 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

I've ogled at that thread (and your pictures too) for a little while after finding out about the 50mm f/2.8 Macro. Really looking forward to giving it an outing now - especially after the update that it's being posted as we speak!

I think I'd agree. Since acquiring the M50/1.4, Ive neglected the (admittedly easier to use) A50/1.7. The A-50/1.4 would be a true sweet-spot, but costs more than the A50/1.7 (£20 posted) or the M50/1.4 (£35 posted) that I've acquired along my journey.

This is true for the DA50/1.8 (£50 posted) too. It's sat prone while I've forced myself to improve a bit with manual focus. It actually felt strange picking it up the other day, but it does produce some great results and epic sharpness.

I've handled an A 50/1.4 and was surprised to find that the build quality didn't feel significantly better than the f/1.7 version. The f/2.8 macro is better though.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

no worries - it's a great piece of glass...

I barely use mine but should give it a chance now that I've grown comfortable with the field of view of my 23mm f/2 Fujinon lens.

Originally posted by Grippy

Picked this up last night, 30 bucks, cheap enough.
P3II9501
P3II9503

On the K10 the colours are great
this is @ f/2.8
Hanimar 135mm test
Hanimar 135mm test

and about 5.6 or so
Hanimar 135mm test

Looks very nice. I've always avoided Hanimex lenses as they have a poor reputation but this one looks good. A few weeks ago I found a 28/2.8 for sale somewhere but a quick Google search turned up various sites titled with variations of "Is this the worst lens ever made?" so I let it go.

Grippy · 10-11-2019, 04:19 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I've handled an A 50/1.4 and was surprised to find that the build quality didn't feel significantly better than the f/1.7 version. The f/2.8 macro is better though.

I barely use mine but should give it a chance now that I've grown comfortable with the field of view of my 23mm f/2 Fujinon lens.

Looks very nice. I've always avoided Hanimex lenses as they have a poor reputation but this one looks good. A few weeks ago I found a 28/2.8 for sale somewhere but a quick Google search turned up various sites titled with variations of "Is this the worst lens ever made?" so I let it go.

I've always avoided them too, as I have read the same. However I did read that the earlier ones are OK, this one is nice and solid, firm focus damping, and alright, won't be my fav lens by far, but fun to muck around with

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10-10-2019, 07:21 AM - 1 Like	#17371
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by Reality_Check killer deal for a Pentax AF-540 flash which should be here this week! Pretty excited about that flash. That's a nice flash. the convoluted controls were not my favourite, but to use simply PTTL it's a solid performer. Originally posted by pepperberry farm the Perfect Hood arrived That's a bold and somewhat funny claim.

10-10-2019, 07:25 AM	#17372
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	Originally posted by bdery That's a bold and somewhat funny claim. I've always thought that any marketing department that lets the word 'perfect' be associated with any of their products must either be a room full of idiots or an awful lot of chutzpah...

10-10-2019, 07:27 AM	#17373
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I've always thought that any marketing department that lets the word 'perfect' be associated with any of their products must either be a room full of idiots or an awful lot of chutzpah... But that leads to the question... Is it the perfect hood?

10-10-2019, 07:38 AM	#17374
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,128	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 But that leads to the question... Is it the perfect hood? Probably only if the lens is mounted on an FF camera with no IBIS. The "perfect" hood for a given lens needs to be shaped for the exact dimensions of the working sensor area (including IBIS motion) so that the hood blocks as much stray light as possible without ever vignetting any rays that would pass through to the sensor. Thus Sigma would need to make four variants of the hood: APS-C, APS-C+IBIS, FF, and FF+IBIS.

10-10-2019, 07:38 AM - 2 Likes	#17375
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Benz3ne The A-50/1.4 would be a true sweet-spot, but costs more than the A50/1.7 (£20 posted) or the M50/1.4 (£35 posted) that I've acquired along my journey. A side note - I do not have the M 50/1.4 = I have the SMC Tak 50/1.4 and the A 50/1.4 (I keep both as they're honestly different)... The A 50/1.4 is notorious for sticky iris = currently I have 2 copies, one of which I only use wide open due to the sticky iris issue. So, when/if acquiring one it might be a gamble. I do believe the M and A 50/1.4's are going to produce very similar results... If you want a different 50/1.4 try to get an 8-element takumar or a K 50/1.4. ---------- Post added 10-10-19 at 10:40 AM ---------- Originally posted by photoptimist Probably only if the lens is mounted on an FF camera with no IBIS.The "perfect" hood for a given lens needs to be shaped for the exact dimensions of the working sensor area (including IBIS motion) so that the hood blocks as much stray light as possible without ever vignetting any rays that would pass through to the sensor. Thus Sigma would need to make four variants of the hood: APS-C, APS-C+IBIS, FF, and FF+IBIS. Yep - perfect would imply a mathematical conclusion.

10-10-2019, 07:42 AM - 1 Like	#17376
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 But that leads to the question... Is it the perfect hood? it must be - it says so right on the hood!

10-10-2019, 07:48 AM - 2 Likes	#17377
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by pepperberry farm it must be - it says so right on the hood! Just like an amp that goes all the way to 11

10-10-2019, 08:59 AM	#17378
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I've always thought that any marketing department that lets the word 'perfect' be associated with any of their products must either be a room full of idiots or an awful lot of chutzpah... I should have given you the petal hood I have. I meant to. It vignettes pretty badly for me but that is on FF. It might be fine on crop. Although it may not be "perfect"...

10-10-2019, 09:02 AM	#17379
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	Originally posted by mattb123 I should have given you the petal hood I have. I meant to. It vignettes pretty badly for me but that is on FF. It might be fine on crop. Although it may not be "perfect"... no worries - it's a great piece of glass... thanks again!

10-10-2019, 09:26 AM	#17380
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by pepperberry farm no worries - it's a great piece of glass... thanks again! Did you just acquire the bubble level too ? really nice, it looks "professionnal", and it must be very useful ! Apart from that, the hood fits the lens perfectly, with the K3 it a beautiful looking combo

10-10-2019, 09:28 AM	#17381
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	Originally posted by Scout Did you just acquire the bubble level too ? really nice, it looks "professionnal", and it must be very useful ! Apart from that, the hood fits the lens perfectly, with the K3 it a beautiful looking combo thank you - the bubble level I've been using for several years, on all my camera bodies...

10-10-2019, 09:59 AM - 2 Likes	#17382
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 But that leads to the question... Is it the perfect hood? The jury is still out it seems! Originally posted by pepperberry farm it must be - it says so right on the hood! Originally posted by edom31 Just like an amp that goes all the way to 11 You beat me to it

10-10-2019, 07:58 PM - 3 Likes	#17383
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Picked this up last night, 30 bucks, cheap enough. P3II9501 P3II9503 On the K10 the colours are great this is @ f/2.8 Hanimar 135mm test Hanimar 135mm test and about 5.6 or so Hanimar 135mm test

10-11-2019, 02:46 AM - 3 Likes	#17384
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by Benz3ne I've ogled at that thread (and your pictures too) for a little while after finding out about the 50mm f/2.8 Macro. Really looking forward to giving it an outing now - especially after the update that it's being posted as we speak! I think I'd agree. Since acquiring the M50/1.4, Ive neglected the (admittedly easier to use) A50/1.7. The A-50/1.4 would be a true sweet-spot, but costs more than the A50/1.7 (£20 posted) or the M50/1.4 (£35 posted) that I've acquired along my journey. This is true for the DA50/1.8 (£50 posted) too. It's sat prone while I've forced myself to improve a bit with manual focus. It actually felt strange picking it up the other day, but it does produce some great results and epic sharpness. I've handled an A 50/1.4 and was surprised to find that the build quality didn't feel significantly better than the f/1.7 version. The f/2.8 macro is better though. Originally posted by pepperberry farm no worries - it's a great piece of glass... I barely use mine but should give it a chance now that I've grown comfortable with the field of view of my 23mm f/2 Fujinon lens. Originally posted by Grippy Picked this up last night, 30 bucks, cheap enough. P3II9501 P3II9503 On the K10 the colours are great this is @ f/2.8 Hanimar 135mm test Hanimar 135mm test and about 5.6 or so Hanimar 135mm test Looks very nice. I've always avoided Hanimex lenses as they have a poor reputation but this one looks good. A few weeks ago I found a 28/2.8 for sale somewhere but a quick Google search turned up various sites titled with variations of "Is this the worst lens ever made?" so I let it go.

10-11-2019, 04:19 AM	#17385
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I've handled an A 50/1.4 and was surprised to find that the build quality didn't feel significantly better than the f/1.7 version. The f/2.8 macro is better though. I barely use mine but should give it a chance now that I've grown comfortable with the field of view of my 23mm f/2 Fujinon lens. Looks very nice. I've always avoided Hanimex lenses as they have a poor reputation but this one looks good. A few weeks ago I found a 28/2.8 for sale somewhere but a quick Google search turned up various sites titled with variations of "Is this the worst lens ever made?" so I let it go. I've always avoided them too, as I have read the same. However I did read that the earlier ones are OK, this one is nice and solid, firm focus damping, and alright, won't be my fav lens by far, but fun to muck around with

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