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ChristianRock · 06-15-2020, 07:38 AM - **7 Likes**

7 years after I bought my first DSLR (a K20D at the time) I finally got my first star lens...

Testing with the K-50, it's sharp wide open both at 16mm and 50mm (in the focus area of course, I"m not going to shoot flat landscapes at 16mm...) and very contrasty. I thought my DA 16-45 was good but this is better

And it's not quite as big as I thought it was, but on pictures it looks quite big - especially here on the K-S1...

gatorguy · 06-15-2020, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats! It's exciting to step up lenses. Now get out and shoot sump'n.

ChristianRock · 06-15-2020, 08:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gatorguy

Congrats! It's exciting to step up lenses. Now get out and shoot sump'n.

Ah yes I have been. Mostly testing and comparing to other lenses like my DA 35mm Limited (it's about on the same level in terms of color and rendering at 35mm!), as I haven't been able to go on a walk to any interesting place yet...

But next Saturday is my son's birthday party so it'll be put to good use

That and the Sigma 30 1.4 Art on the other camera and I think I'll have some good pictures.

D1N0 · 06-16-2020, 08:02 AM

Another addition to my Tamron Adaptall (-2, SP) Collection The 28A 28-135mm 1:4-4.5. It came with a PKA mount which I didn't have yet (Just PK and M42).

**ThorSanchez** · 06-16-2020, 09:40 AM - **1 Like**

I've been dithering and price watching and hemming and hawing for a long time about a WR normal lens. I like my 15/21/40 primes, but there are days where the threat of rain makes them a poor choice. I thought about the 18-135, but never really warmed to the idea. I rented the 16-85 a few times and liked it, but it's pretty big and the aperture is not very wide. I rented the 20-40mm LTD on a trip to Germany and Austria last year, and it was nice. After reviewing the pictures taken with it I'm pretty impressed with the performance, and I like that it's relatively small and nicely built. The recently announced 16-50 PLM sounds good, but it'll probably be $1000 and who knows when it'll be released.

So a couple days ago I was checking around online and Lens Authority had a used copy (of the 20-40 LTD) for $340, which is considerably cheaper than you'll usually see it, so I jumped. Should be here tomorrow. It's my birthday present to myself. Haven't told the wife yet.

Racer X 69 · 06-16-2020, 10:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

Haven't told the wife yet.

I never do.

What she doesn’t know won’t hurt her.

**Canada_Rockies** · 06-16-2020, 10:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

What she doesn’t know won’t hurt her.

But you might get hurt when she does find out

timb64 · 06-16-2020, 11:56 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

But you might get hurt when she does find out

In the words of Basil Fawlty

“She’ll have to sew them back on first!”

Fluegel · 06-16-2020, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

So you won't be buying one of the new ones that are going to be made and sold for £1000 each?

Price does not impress me.
I was before hotter fire than the 1000 GBP for this Meyer lens.
That is about an average price for a decent used Carl Zeiss lens suitable for a Hasselblad body.

gatorguy · 06-16-2020, 04:54 PM

Nanuk 935 and 965 cases to finish off my storage. One for lenses and spare camera, and one for lights. batteries, and misc accessories for certain photo shoots.

**pepperberry farm** · 06-16-2020, 06:11 PM - **6 Likes**

Soligor C/D MC Macro 90mm f2.5 arrived from Berlin yesterday:

sold in 'excellent' condition - I'd venture that this lens has never been used, it's so clean and unmarked....

**pepperberry farm** · 06-16-2020, 06:21 PM - **4 Likes**

and a CZJ Biotar 58mm f2 also arrived yesterday:

**aslyfox** · 06-16-2020, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

. . . Haven't told the wife yet.

good luck on that

stevebrot · 06-16-2020, 08:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

and a CZJ Biotar 58mm f2 also arrived yesterday:

Preset or auto-aperture?

Steve

**pepperberry farm** · 06-17-2020, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Preset or auto-aperture?

Steve

preset

06-16-2020, 09:40 AM - 1 Like	#19865
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,809	I've been dithering and price watching and hemming and hawing for a long time about a WR normal lens. I like my 15/21/40 primes, but there are days where the threat of rain makes them a poor choice. I thought about the 18-135, but never really warmed to the idea. I rented the 16-85 a few times and liked it, but it's pretty big and the aperture is not very wide. I rented the 20-40mm LTD on a trip to Germany and Austria last year, and it was nice. After reviewing the pictures taken with it I'm pretty impressed with the performance, and I like that it's relatively small and nicely built. The recently announced 16-50 PLM sounds good, but it'll probably be $1000 and who knows when it'll be released. So a couple days ago I was checking around online and Lens Authority had a used copy (of the 20-40 LTD) for $340, which is considerably cheaper than you'll usually see it, so I jumped. Should be here tomorrow. It's my birthday present to myself. Haven't told the wife yet. Last edited by ThorSanchez; 06-16-2020 at 11:37 AM.

06-16-2020, 12:19 PM	#19869
Fluegel Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 470	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac So you won't be buying one of the new ones that are going to be made and sold for £1000 each? Price does not impress me. I was before hotter fire than the 1000 GBP for this Meyer lens. That is about an average price for a decent used Carl Zeiss lens suitable for a Hasselblad body. Last edited by Fluegel; 06-16-2020 at 12:25 PM.

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	7 years after I bought my first DSLR (a K20D at the time) I finally got my first star lens... Testing with the K-50, it's sharp wide open both at 16mm and 50mm (in the focus area of course, I"m not going to shoot flat landscapes at 16mm...) and very contrasty. I thought my DA 16-45 was good but this is better And it's not quite as big as I thought it was, but on pictures it looks quite big - especially here on the K-S1...

06-15-2020, 05:47 PM - 1 Like	#19862
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Congrats! It's exciting to step up lenses. Now get out and shoot sump'n.

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by gatorguy Congrats! It's exciting to step up lenses. Now get out and shoot sump'n. Ah yes I have been. Mostly testing and comparing to other lenses like my DA 35mm Limited (it's about on the same level in terms of color and rendering at 35mm!), as I haven't been able to go on a walk to any interesting place yet... But next Saturday is my son's birthday party so it'll be put to good use That and the Sigma 30 1.4 Art on the other camera and I think I'll have some good pictures.

06-16-2020, 08:02 AM	#19864
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Another addition to my Tamron Adaptall (-2, SP) Collection The 28A 28-135mm 1:4-4.5. It came with a PKA mount which I didn't have yet (Just PK and M42).

06-16-2020, 10:07 AM - 1 Like	#19866
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,078	Originally posted by ThorSanchez Haven't told the wife yet. I never do. What she doesn’t know won’t hurt her.

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06-16-2020, 11:56 AM - 4 Likes	#19868
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gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Nanuk 935 and 965 cases to finish off my storage. One for lenses and spare camera, and one for lights. batteries, and misc accessories for certain photo shoots.

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06-16-2020, 06:21 PM - 4 Likes	#19872
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06-17-2020, 12:42 AM	#19875
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	Originally posted by stevebrot Preset or auto-aperture? Steve preset

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