[kjphilippona]

Here are a couple of inside-the-house photos with K-1 and the invincible Pentax-D FA 50mm f 2.8 macro. When I cannot decide which lens to use, I often turn to the D FA 50 macro. In my lens cabinet, there is one line-up of lenses with these four in this order: D FA 50mm, FA 31, FA 77, and FA 43. They have names too, in order: Miss Clarity, Miss Pixie Dust, Miss Magic, and Miss Normal.

LOL i have also named my FA77 "Magic"! Sorry no names for the other two!

[normhead]

That reminds me, I need to put bananas on my grocery list, thanks for that.

[fs999]

What, no scanner? Heh heh...

Cool pic's! I like how that Irix looks like it renders Pentax colors and decent bokeh. You are making that Irix look awful tempting... 'tis the season after all.
My Tokina 20-35 should be feeling very nervous.
Eric

Ha Ha ! I have the Plustek OpticFilm 120

Thank you ! Yes it is a wonderful lens. I'm not mastering it yet, but I don't give up...

Love your pile @normhead

1. FF Mode • 400 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM


2. FF Mode • 100 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM


3. FF Mode • 100 ISO • Irix Blackstone 15mm F2.4 • Topaz Labs Texture Effects 2

[bobbotron]

In perfect conditions it could be a totally awesome shot. I'm thinking one day next fall I'll get up at four, drive down and catch it at sunrise, with the fall colours.

For sure. I think your current shot highlights "Ontario blah" gray winter lighting.

[ivanvernon]

That reminds me, I need to put bananas on my grocery list, thanks for that.

Most welcome. These were 44 cents/pound at Walmart.

---------- Post added 12-15-17 at 02:27 PM ----------

LOL i have also named my FA77 "Magic"! Sorry no names for the other two!

My 77 was the first to be named. My wife inspired the name. When we were headed out on a photo foray, she would say, "I'll take the magic lens, and you can use something else." I would get the 31, the 43, or the 50/2.8 macro depending upon my focal length proclivities at that particular time. :>)

[kjphilippona]

I mostly enjoy taking pictures of the only bright spot in my life now, my granddaughter so that FA77 on my K1 does a good job. I had thought about getting a FA*85 but folks really like them. I'm in a very dark place these days and don't get out much and enjoy the nice gear i do own!

[zzeitg]

Sigma 85mm

[Rondec]

Snowy Lane (with DFA 24-70)

[normhead]

I don't know if it's the lens is good, or she's so cute. Probably both.

[stubyles]

A few more from the Lakes (K28/3.5 X-posted):

[bpv_UW]

A few more from the Lakes

Love that first shot.


Here's one from Lake McDonald in Glacier NP on a calm evening Sept 2016, standing about knee-deep in the lake.




-Brandon

[Kerrowdown]

The Loch (Ness) in the early sunrise light.

[Kerrowdown]

[Rondec]

Victoria (DFA 24-70)



A Cold Evening (FA 31 Limited)



---------- Post added 12-16-17 at 08:21 AM ----------

I mostly enjoy taking pictures of the only bright spot in my life now, my granddaughter so that FA77 on my K1 does a good job. I had thought about getting a FA*85 but folks really like them. I'm in a very dark place these days and don't get out much and enjoy the nice gear i do own!

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope your health and spirits improve. Photography for me really isn't about "art" as such, but more about capturing the beautiful moments that I see every day.

[Kerrowdown]