Which lenses you're going to test on K-1 fist?

**Moe49** · 02-21-2016, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by micromacro

Which lenses you're going to test on K-1 first?

I will likely sample these lenses first on my K-1, in this order, roughly

SMC Pentax-FA*24, auto-focus
Tamron 63B 180mm, manual focus
SMC Pentax-FA*80-200, auto-focus
Tamron 60B 300mm, manual focus
SMC Pentax(K) 135-600, manual focus
SMC Pentax-FA*28-70, auto-focus
Vivitar S1 28-105, manual focus
Tokina ATX-Pro 20-35mm, auto-focus
SMC Pentax(K) 28/2.0, manual focus

Today I took the Tamron 63B 180mm out to shutter bug at a local Japanese Garden.
This was the first time I shot with the 63B since I bought it and had it CLA'd (thanks dcshooter !!).
The view though my Pentax K2 viewfinder was very bright, clear and sharp.
I hope the view through the K-1 Viewfinder is just as sweet.

Last edited by Moe49; 02-26-2016 at 07:31 AM.

kenspo · 02-21-2016, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Can you confirm 1:1 mode?

I didn't find one to test now. Didn't have as much time as i hoped this time. BUT i only had V. 0.38, so not all features are in place and/or works 100%. If i understood correctly, there will be one on V1.0..but will get one soon, so wont confirm before that

ogl · 02-21-2016, 12:21 PM

I saw this mode in K-1 0.38 firmware

npc · 02-21-2016, 12:54 PM

Humm, that's a good question... probably the first to try will be the first that gets in front my eyes when I receive the camera

I've tried them all already on A7R so I generally know what to expect...
I would be curious to know as well what's the performance of 12-24 + TC. I did think of trying this particular combination when I temorarily had the TC but actually might be pretty interesting option if it works well. The 12-24 on its own i find is fully FF only at 18mm and quite useable at 18-24 on some apertures or with very little cropping.

Interspieder · 02-21-2016, 04:45 PM

God i have so many lenses i want to try on FF!
First i'll try the Helios 85 1.5, i already love the swirly bokeh on APS-C, i am excited to see it on FF!
Secondly i'll try out my M 28 3.5, my K 35 3.5 (which should be really sharp!) and my M 50 1.4. I wonder how well my K 135 2.5 will perform on FF.

micromacro · 02-21-2016, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Interspieder

First i'll try the Helios 85 1.5, i already love the swirly bokeh on APS-C, i am excited to see it on FF!

Great! (offtop) What copy do you have, newest (made in Russia) or classic old (made in USSR)?

Interspieder · 02-21-2016, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

Great! (offtop) What copy do you have, newest (made in Russia) or classic old (made in USSR)?

Have to check it when i get home in a week, i guess it's the classic old version (but not the silver one!)

bobmaxja · 02-21-2016, 07:29 PM

Interesting , many were complaining that DPR tested the K-1 with a very old lenses and many of you will do the same!!! Could DPR was right that Pentaxian will do that

**MJSfoto1956** · 02-21-2016, 07:39 PM

it seems from some videos I've seen that the DA* 60-250mm will provide an excellent 24Mp square crop on the new Pentax F-1. As square is one of my favorite formats, this should be a sweet combination. Here's hoping that Pentax offers square crop in the future via a firmware upgrade.

Michael

mee · 02-21-2016, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

Interesting , many were complaining that DPR tested the K-1 with a very old lenses and many of you will do the same!!! Could DPR was right that Pentaxian will do that

IIRC it was more so they judged all legacy glass by a very poor representation in the M 50mm f/2 which (I think) originally was a kit lens.

Big Dawg · 02-24-2016, 07:31 AM

First my Pentax-F 50mm f/1.7
Asahi 55mm f/1.8
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.4 The Bigma
Vivitar Series 1 85mm f/1.4
Then all of my Vivitar Chrome Nose collection.

HoustonBob · 02-24-2016, 05:00 PM

The first lens on my K1 will be my Sigma 12-24 EX DG (full frame) which works really well on my MZ-S. Next up? D-FA 100mm macro. Then wing it. Bunch of old SMC Takumars are going to wind up there too.

CRPhoto · 02-24-2016, 08:09 PM - **1 Like**

I'll go with:

A 15mm f3.5
A 50mm f1.4

Then all the rest, DAs, FAs to see how they work in the crop and full mode.

**filoxophy** · 02-24-2016, 08:58 PM

I'll probably start with the 43. The 31 has been my fast normal for the past year or so... It will be bittersweet transferring that role to (presumably) the 43. I look forward to the great reduction in lens size, but have come to love the 31 on my K-5II. We shall see.

Also, count me surprised that the DA40/2.8 was not listed by Ricoh as having full frame coverage. I've certainly been satisfied with it on my ZX-7, but I don't shoot 135 film for ultimate IQ.

oldfashioned_aj · 02-25-2016, 12:05 AM

Which would be a good manual focus lens to have in K mount in 56mm and/or 85mm ? Any suggestions ?

02-21-2016, 07:39 PM	#39
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	*DA 60-250mm** it seems from some videos I've seen that the DA* 60-250mm will provide an excellent 24Mp square crop on the new Pentax F-1. As square is one of my favorite formats, this should be a sweet combination. Here's hoping that Pentax offers square crop in the future via a firmware upgrade. Michael

02-24-2016, 07:31 AM	#41
Big Dawg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Thach, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 169	First my Pentax-F 50mm f/1.7 Asahi 55mm f/1.8 Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.4 The Bigma Vivitar Series 1 85mm f/1.4 Then all of my Vivitar Chrome Nose collection. Last edited by Big Dawg; 02-26-2016 at 01:50 PM.

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02-21-2016, 11:41 AM	#31
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874	Originally posted by micromacro Which lenses you're going to test on K-1 first? I will likely sample these lenses first on my K-1, in this order, roughly SMC Pentax-FA24, auto-focus Tamron 63B 180mm, manual focus SMC Pentax-FA80-200, auto-focus Tamron 60B 300mm, manual focus SMC Pentax(K) 135-600, manual focus SMC Pentax-FA28-70, auto-focus Vivitar S1 28-105, manual focus Tokina ATX-Pro 20-35mm, auto-focus SMC Pentax(K) 28/2.0, manual focus Today I took the Tamron 63B 180mm out to shutter bug at a local Japanese Garden. This was the first time I shot with the 63B since I bought it and had it CLA'd (thanks dcshooter !!). The view though my Pentax K2 viewfinder was very bright, clear and sharp. I hope the view through the K-1 Viewfinder is just as sweet. Last edited by Moe49; 02-26-2016 at 07:31 AM.*

02-21-2016, 11:47 AM	#32
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by ogl Can you confirm 1:1 mode? I didn't find one to test now. Didn't have as much time as i hoped this time. BUT i only had V. 0.38, so not all features are in place and/or works 100%. If i understood correctly, there will be one on V1.0..but will get one soon, so wont confirm before that

02-21-2016, 12:21 PM	#33
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	I saw this mode in K-1 0.38 firmware

02-21-2016, 12:54 PM	#34
npc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 313	Humm, that's a good question... probably the first to try will be the first that gets in front my eyes when I receive the camera I've tried them all already on A7R so I generally know what to expect... I would be curious to know as well what's the performance of 12-24 + TC. I did think of trying this particular combination when I temorarily had the TC but actually might be pretty interesting option if it works well. The 12-24 on its own i find is fully FF only at 18mm and quite useable at 18-24 on some apertures or with very little cropping.

02-21-2016, 04:45 PM	#35
Interspieder Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 76	God i have so many lenses i want to try on FF! First i'll try the Helios 85 1.5, i already love the swirly bokeh on APS-C, i am excited to see it on FF! Secondly i'll try out my M 28 3.5, my K 35 3.5 (which should be really sharp!) and my M 50 1.4. I wonder how well my K 135 2.5 will perform on FF.

02-21-2016, 06:58 PM	#36
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by Interspieder First i'll try the Helios 85 1.5, i already love the swirly bokeh on APS-C, i am excited to see it on FF! Great! (offtop) What copy do you have, newest (made in Russia) or classic old (made in USSR)?

02-21-2016, 07:15 PM	#37
Interspieder Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 76	Originally posted by micromacro Great! (offtop) What copy do you have, newest (made in Russia) or classic old (made in USSR)? Have to check it when i get home in a week, i guess it's the classic old version (but not the silver one!)

02-21-2016, 07:29 PM	#38
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Interesting , many were complaining that DPR tested the K-1 with a very old lenses and many of you will do the same!!! Could DPR was right that Pentaxian will do that

02-21-2016, 08:35 PM	#40
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by bobmaxja Interesting , many were complaining that DPR tested the K-1 with a very old lenses and many of you will do the same!!! Could DPR was right that Pentaxian will do that IIRC it was more so they judged all legacy glass by a very poor representation in the M 50mm f/2 which (I think) originally was a kit lens.

02-24-2016, 05:00 PM	#42
HoustonBob Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 265	The first lens on my K1 will be my Sigma 12-24 EX DG (full frame) which works really well on my MZ-S. Next up? D-FA 100mm macro. Then wing it. Bunch of old SMC Takumars are going to wind up there too.

02-24-2016, 08:09 PM - 1 Like	#43
CRPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 260	I'll go with: A 15mm f3.5 A 50mm f1.4 Then all the rest, DAs, FAs to see how they work in the crop and full mode.

02-24-2016, 08:58 PM	#44
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	I'll probably start with the 43. The 31 has been my fast normal for the past year or so... It will be bittersweet transferring that role to (presumably) the 43. I look forward to the great reduction in lens size, but have come to love the 31 on my K-5II. We shall see. Also, count me surprised that the DA40/2.8 was not listed by Ricoh as having full frame coverage. I've certainly been satisfied with it on my ZX-7, but I don't shoot 135 film for ultimate IQ.

02-25-2016, 12:05 AM	#45
oldfashioned_aj New Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Dubai Photos: Albums Posts: 13	Which would be a good manual focus lens to have in K mount in 56mm and/or 85mm ? Any suggestions ?