A200 macro or FA 200 macro.

marcusyoung · 05-14-2016, 12:08 AM

Could someone with the above lens care to post some images taken with K1. ?

Would love to see the sharpness and bokeh of the images from the lens on this new beauty..

thank you.

marcus

Last edited by marcusyoung; 05-14-2016 at 12:23 AM.

Adam · 05-14-2016, 01:12 AM

I'll get some in the coming days

**WPRESTO** · 05-14-2016, 05:16 AM

I've already posted one image taken with my ancient 200 SMCA ED macro and my new K1, but I'll put up others here as this thread will now be on my subscriptions list.

**UncleVanya** · 05-14-2016, 05:42 AM

Digitalis has the FA 200 Macro and the k-1. You might pm him.

marcusyoung · 05-14-2016, 06:37 AM

Thank you Adam, Wresto and UncleVanya.

marcus

**rgknief60** · 05-14-2016, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by marcusyoung

Could someone with the above lens care to post some images taken with K1. ?

Here is one posted in the Macro Lens Club.

Wheatfield · 05-14-2016, 04:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by marcusyoung

Could someone with the above lens care to post some images taken with K1. ?

Would love to see the sharpness and bokeh of the images from the lens on this new beauty..

thank you.

marcus

A Picture

This is a bit of a technical image. It was shot with the FA* 200/4 macro, but it is a 26 image focus stack using the pixel shift function. The link is to a larger version of what is attached.

**WPRESTO** · 05-14-2016, 06:12 PM - **1 Like**

As requested some K1 + SMCA ED 200mm f4 macro images. Situation: lily photographed in my "studio," two flat-panel strobes right-left, close to symmetrically spaced. Slight tweaking of exposure and clarity in LR, but no sharpening.
1) first image @ f5
2) second image is a CROP from the first image, the stamen at roughly 8~9 o'clock.
3) third image @ f22
4. fourth image again a crop of the stamen at roughly 8~9 o'clock.
The lens doesn't seem to give up much to diffraction at f22.

Now, why do you suppose the 200mm macro is near legendary, and is the one lens I'll never let out of my collection no matter the price offered.

marcusyoung · 05-14-2016, 06:23 PM

Thank you, wheatfield and rgknief60. I saw the exif and I am looking at the noise performance from this camera, beside the usual excellent bokeh the lens produces.
\Yes i am into stacking too and am using zerene.

When will the noise be visible in normal lighting? iso 800 or iso 1600?. in normal lighting daylight. .. thanks once again.

marcus

---------- Post added 05-15-2016 at 09:27 AM ----------

Originally posted by WPRESTO

As requested some K1 + SMCA ED 200mm f4 macro images. Situation: lily photographed in my "studio," two flat-panel strobes right-left, close to symmetrically spaced. Slight tweaking of exposure and clarity in LR, but no sharpening.
1) first image @ f5
2) second image is a CROP from the first image, the stamen at roughly 8~9 o'clock.
3) third image @ f22
4. fourth image again a crop of the stamen at roughly 8~9 o'clock.
The lens doesn't seem to give up much to diffraction at f22.

Now, why do you suppose the 200mm macro is near legendary, and is the one lens I'll never let out of my collection no matter the price offered.

Yes, Walt. thank you. Excellent images. I am with you on never letting out of my collectiion on this lens, no matter what price is offered.

Can i know the iso used?

marcus

**WPRESTO** · 05-14-2016, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by marcusyoung

Can i know the iso used?marcus

ISO 100. I used acetate ND sheets to cut down the flash output to get f5 (no variable output on the strobes). For the second pair of images the ND sheets were removed and the lens was stopped downn until the exposure was right, which was at f22.

BTW: Other Pentax macro lenses are capable of similar IQ, but the 200 is, obviously, especially good for doing insects in the field.

totsmuyco · 05-14-2016, 09:35 PM

Beautiful pictures WPresto. Thanks for sharing

marcusyoung · 05-15-2016, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

ISO 100. I used acetate ND sheets to cut down the flash output to get f5 (no variable output on the strobes). For the second pair of images the ND sheets were removed and the lens was stopped downn until the exposure was right, which was at f22.

BTW: Other Pentax macro lenses are capable of similar IQ, but the 200 is, obviously, especially good for doing insects in the field.

Thank you. The lighting was nicely diffused that gave a soft look to the image. \just one more question, would there be a visible noise at iso 800 to 1600.? thanks once again.

marcus

marcusyoung · 05-17-2016, 04:08 AM

thanks to all for postIng here on the iso performace. I have some images from my side singapore with iso 3200 without flash light and the noise is visibly now. that has answered my questions on K1, a great performing camera and congrates to all K1 OWNERS.

MARCUS

05-14-2016, 12:08 AM	#1
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123	A200 macro or FA 200 macro. Could someone with the above lens care to post some images taken with K1. ? Would love to see the sharpness and bokeh of the images from the lens on this new beauty.. thank you. marcus Last edited by marcusyoung; 05-14-2016 at 12:23 AM.

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	As requested some K1 + SMCA ED 200mm f4 macro images. Situation: lily photographed in my "studio," two flat-panel strobes right-left, close to symmetrically spaced. Slight tweaking of exposure and clarity in LR, but no sharpening. 1) first image @ f5 2) second image is a CROP from the first image, the stamen at roughly 8~9 o'clock. 3) third image @ f22 4. fourth image again a crop of the stamen at roughly 8~9 o'clock. The lens doesn't seem to give up much to diffraction at f22. Now, why do you suppose the 200mm macro is near legendary, and is the one lens I'll never let out of my collection no matter the price offered. Attached Images

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marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123 Original Poster	Thank you Adam, Wresto and UncleVanya. marcus

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rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 980	Originally posted by marcusyoung Could someone with the above lens care to post some images taken with K1. ? Here is one posted in the Macro Lens Club.

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Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by marcusyoung Could someone with the above lens care to post some images taken with K1. ? Would love to see the sharpness and bokeh of the images from the lens on this new beauty.. thank you. marcus A Picture This is a bit of a technical image. It was shot with the FA* 200/4 macro, but it is a 26 image focus stack using the pixel shift function. The link is to a larger version of what is attached.

05-14-2016, 06:23 PM	#9
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123 Original Poster	Thank you, wheatfield and rgknief60. I saw the exif and I am looking at the noise performance from this camera, beside the usual excellent bokeh the lens produces. \Yes i am into stacking too and am using zerene. When will the noise be visible in normal lighting? iso 800 or iso 1600?. in normal lighting daylight. .. thanks once again. marcus ---------- Post added 05-15-2016 at 09:27 AM ---------- Originally posted by WPRESTO As requested some K1 + SMCA ED 200mm f4 macro images. Situation: lily photographed in my "studio," two flat-panel strobes right-left, close to symmetrically spaced. Slight tweaking of exposure and clarity in LR, but no sharpening. 1) first image @ f5 2) second image is a CROP from the first image, the stamen at roughly 8~9 o'clock. 3) third image @ f22 4. fourth image again a crop of the stamen at roughly 8~9 o'clock. The lens doesn't seem to give up much to diffraction at f22. Now, why do you suppose the 200mm macro is near legendary, and is the one lens I'll never let out of my collection no matter the price offered. Yes, Walt. thank you. Excellent images. I am with you on never letting out of my collectiion on this lens, no matter what price is offered. Can i know the iso used? marcus

05-14-2016, 06:34 PM	#10
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by marcusyoung Can i know the iso used?marcus ISO 100. I used acetate ND sheets to cut down the flash output to get f5 (no variable output on the strobes). For the second pair of images the ND sheets were removed and the lens was stopped downn until the exposure was right, which was at f22. BTW: Other Pentax macro lenses are capable of similar IQ, but the 200 is, obviously, especially good for doing insects in the field.

05-14-2016, 09:35 PM	#11
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Beautiful pictures WPresto. Thanks for sharing

05-15-2016, 08:49 PM	#12
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by WPRESTO ISO 100. I used acetate ND sheets to cut down the flash output to get f5 (no variable output on the strobes). For the second pair of images the ND sheets were removed and the lens was stopped downn until the exposure was right, which was at f22. BTW: Other Pentax macro lenses are capable of similar IQ, but the 200 is, obviously, especially good for doing insects in the field. Thank you. The lighting was nicely diffused that gave a soft look to the image. \just one more question, would there be a visible noise at iso 800 to 1600.? thanks once again. marcus

05-17-2016, 04:08 AM	#13
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123 Original Poster	thanks to all for postIng here on the iso performace. I have some images from my side singapore with iso 3200 without flash light and the noise is visibly now. that has answered my questions on K1, a great performing camera and congrates to all K1 OWNERS. MARCUS