Post your K-1 pics with vintage glasses

**Kerrowdown** · 12-16-2019, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by BigDave

A very nice location indeed, great light and I love the pink tones.

Thank you.

Originally posted by BigDave

Is it cliche-ish to want a more defined point of interest?

Perhaps the image doesn't do full justice to the awesome feeling of space when standing there, I must admit to feeling when there very insignificant in the greater scheme of things...

**BigDave** · 12-16-2019, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Perhaps the image doesn't do full justice to the awesome feeling of space when standing there,

Such is the challenge for the landscape photographer... how to distill this immense scene, into a frame. All in all, it was a nice rendition.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-16-2019, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by BigDave

Such is the challenge for the landscape photographer... how to distill this immense scene, into a frame. All in all, it was a nice rendition.

Thank you for that.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-16-2019, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by 5r82

Pentax SMC-K 50mm f1.2 @f1.2

Sean Connery?... sure looks a lot like him, perhaps on not so bright day.

northcoastgreg · 12-16-2019, 07:51 PM - **4 Likes**

Wave explosion on the North Jetty, shot with M 135 f3.5:

5r82 · 12-17-2019, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by BigDave

Great light and color!

Thank you.

5r82 · 12-17-2019, 02:00 PM - **2 Likes**

Tamron Adaptall-2 01B 24mm f2.5

One from today's sunset with my new (old) lens

Aaron28 · 12-17-2019, 09:05 PM - **1 Like**

cosina 24/f2.8....a few frame pano

Berserker · 12-17-2019, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by cyberjunkie

After i've seen a very nice picture taken with a K-1 and a Pentax-M f3,5 28mm, posted on the PixelShift pictures thread, i realized that my interest for vintage glasses (and how they mate with the FF sensor of the K-1) could be shared by many other forum users.
Maybe i'm dissident by nature, maybe i just love too much my vintage optics. Whatever it is, don't share the opinion of those who seem to imply that the only lenses that really match the camera are the Pentax-D FA or other new very expensive glasses.
Absolute sharpness isn't everything, some old lenses have a "character" that most new AF lenses don't have.
BTW, many old lenses still deliver plenty of sharpness, if used at their optimal apertures.

I'm not asking to limit the posts to MF lenses.
I'm more interested in the old Pentax K and M lines of lenses (plus the Takumars), and of course in any third party in PK and M42 mount, but i think that anybody should feel free to post pictures taken with any film era lens.

I'm starting with a couple of photos i've just taken.
Revuenon (Tokmioka project; Tomioka or Cosina made) f/1,2 55mm PK
All wide open.
Location Chiang Mai, Thailand

The photos are nothing special, i just tried to test this super fast normal from the late seventies/early eighties with my brand new K-1, choosing the kind of subjects that could evidence the sweet optical signature of this lens.
A little quick & dirty post processing, one or two are slightly cropped.
Not much joy for pixel peepers cause i forgot to set back the ISO to a more convenient level after taking some pictures in internals. Sorry

Cheers

Paolo

Really nice images.
They draw you in.

Aaron28 · 12-18-2019, 04:36 PM - **2 Likes**

another MW pano K-1 cosina 24/f2.8 macro

northcoastgreg · 12-19-2019, 06:08 PM - **3 Likes**

North Jetty with M 135/3.5:

5r82 · 12-19-2019, 11:35 PM - **3 Likes**

Tamron Adaptall-2 01B 24mm f2.5

**pbancr** · 12-20-2019, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

North Jetty with M 135/3.5:

Great pic showcasing the power of the seas!

**BigDave** · 12-20-2019, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by 5r82

Tamron Adaptall-2 01B 24mm f2.5

0 Great color in this image. Did you enhance it much or at all?

5r82 · 12-21-2019, 12:40 PM

Hi BigDave, glad you're interested in the photo. Thanks. Honestly, not much post enhancing at all which amazes me. This lens seems to be superb on K-1 for such an old lens. At least my copy is. It is very sharp. In this scenario sun was behind my back and I notice lens behaves as a CPL filter itself, i.e. making the sky more blue. I can truly recommend this lens to K-1 owners. What is another bonus feature of this lens is its close focusing distance. Very versatile lens. A true gem

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12-16-2019, 03:11 PM	#586
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by BigDave A very nice location indeed, great light and I love the pink tones. Thank you. Originally posted by BigDave Is it cliche-ish to want a more defined point of interest? Perhaps the image doesn't do full justice to the awesome feeling of space when standing there, I must admit to feeling when there very insignificant in the greater scheme of things...

12-16-2019, 03:18 PM	#587
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Perhaps the image doesn't do full justice to the awesome feeling of space when standing there, Such is the challenge for the landscape photographer... how to distill this immense scene, into a frame. All in all, it was a nice rendition.

12-16-2019, 03:22 PM	#588
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by BigDave Such is the challenge for the landscape photographer... how to distill this immense scene, into a frame. All in all, it was a nice rendition. Thank you for that.

12-16-2019, 03:24 PM	#589
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by 5r82 Pentax SMC-K 50mm f1.2 @f1.2 Sean Connery?... sure looks a lot like him, perhaps on not so bright day.

12-16-2019, 07:51 PM - 4 Likes	#590
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	Wave explosion on the North Jetty, shot with M 135 f3.5:

12-17-2019, 12:59 PM	#591
5r82 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 462	Originally posted by BigDave Great light and color! Thank you.

12-17-2019, 02:00 PM - 2 Likes	#592
5r82 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 462	Tamron Adaptall-2 01B 24mm f2.5 One from today's sunset with my new (old) lens

12-17-2019, 09:05 PM - 1 Like	#593
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	cosina 24/f2.8....a few frame pano

12-17-2019, 10:03 PM	#594
Berserker Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 63	Originally posted by cyberjunkie After i've seen a very nice picture taken with a K-1 and a Pentax-M f3,5 28mm, posted on the PixelShift pictures thread, i realized that my interest for vintage glasses (and how they mate with the FF sensor of the K-1) could be shared by many other forum users. Maybe i'm dissident by nature, maybe i just love too much my vintage optics. Whatever it is, don't share the opinion of those who seem to imply that the only lenses that really match the camera are the Pentax-D FA or other new very expensive glasses. Absolute sharpness isn't everything, some old lenses have a "character" that most new AF lenses don't have. BTW, many old lenses still deliver plenty of sharpness, if used at their optimal apertures. I'm not asking to limit the posts to MF lenses. I'm more interested in the old Pentax K and M lines of lenses (plus the Takumars), and of course in any third party in PK and M42 mount, but i think that anybody should feel free to post pictures taken with any film era lens. I'm starting with a couple of photos i've just taken. Revuenon (Tokmioka project; Tomioka or Cosina made) f/1,2 55mm PK All wide open. Location Chiang Mai, Thailand The photos are nothing special, i just tried to test this super fast normal from the late seventies/early eighties with my brand new K-1, choosing the kind of subjects that could evidence the sweet optical signature of this lens. A little quick & dirty post processing, one or two are slightly cropped. Not much joy for pixel peepers cause i forgot to set back the ISO to a more convenient level after taking some pictures in internals. Sorry Cheers Paolo Really nice images. They draw you in.

12-18-2019, 04:36 PM - 2 Likes	#595
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	another MW pano K-1 cosina 24/f2.8 macro

12-19-2019, 06:08 PM - 3 Likes	#596
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	North Jetty with M 135/3.5:

12-19-2019, 11:35 PM - 3 Likes	#597
5r82 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 462	Tamron Adaptall-2 01B 24mm f2.5

12-20-2019, 08:46 AM	#598
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,575	Originally posted by northcoastgreg North Jetty with M 135/3.5: Great pic showcasing the power of the seas!

12-20-2019, 09:40 PM	#599
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by 5r82 Tamron Adaptall-2 01B 24mm f2.5 0 Great color in this image. Did you enhance it much or at all?

12-21-2019, 12:40 PM	#600
5r82 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 462	Hi BigDave, glad you're interested in the photo. Thanks. Honestly, not much post enhancing at all which amazes me. This lens seems to be superb on K-1 for such an old lens. At least my copy is. It is very sharp. In this scenario sun was behind my back and I notice lens behaves as a CPL filter itself, i.e. making the sky more blue. I can truly recommend this lens to K-1 owners. What is another bonus feature of this lens is its close focusing distance. Very versatile lens. A true gem