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Zorglub · 01-25-2011, 02:57 AM

That sounds great Voytech, how about some pictures? :-)

Voytech · 01-25-2011, 06:56 AM

I only did some really informal testing so far. You can see it here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80029-leica-le...ml#post1356726

My findings so far are that the sharpness across the whole frame is excellent, especially considering that this is a wide lens. Colors are definitely cooler than the usual pentax warm tone, but very true to life. Bokeh is still an unknown, as I've really had no opportunity to get any specular highlights. Will need to take it outside in daylight.

eddie1960 · 01-25-2011, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Voytech

I only did some really informal testing so far. You can see it here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80029-leica-le...ml#post1356726

My findings so far are that the sharpness across the whole frame is excellent, especially considering that this is a wide lens. Colors are definitely cooler than the usual pentax warm tone, but very true to life. Bokeh is still an unknown, as I've really had no opportunity to get any specular highlights. Will need to take it outside in daylight.

Even if you hadn't put in Sigma on the left, Leitz on the right it would have been super apparent. I'd love to see the comparison against some of the Pentax 28's like the m f3.5 which is turning out to be pretty sharp from my experience

you're lucky to have got this lens it's stellar from the look of it. I imagine when there is another Single in it will be the lens you choose. you'll have to try it on film too

Voytech · 01-25-2011, 07:41 AM

I'd love to pit it against some good Pentax glass. Don't have any 28's though. As far as film goes, I don't have a film body at the moment, but I'm too consumed with my father's Mamiya medium format camera. Waiting for more time to go out and shoot!

eddie1960 · 01-25-2011, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by Voytech

I'd love to pit it against some good Pentax glass. Don't have any 28's though. As far as film goes, I don't have a film body at the moment, but I'm too consumed with my father's Mamiya medium format camera. Waiting for more time to go out and shoot!

keep your eyes open, i got my 28 for $13, could have added a body for another $5 but didn't need it
finding the cheap stuff just takes dedication and will power not to go above a certain value (I walked away from a Fuji 50mm f1.4 over $10 ( I got him down to $30 but didn't want the body, and the lens was a little sloppy in it's focus so may have needed service)

Voytech · 01-25-2011, 08:17 AM

I'm always on the lookout for more glass

I'm trying to get a M50f4 macro right now. Waiting for reply. Listed at $50.

eddie1960 · 01-25-2011, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by Voytech

I'm always on the lookout for more glass

I'm trying to get a M50f4 macro right now. Waiting for reply. Listed at $50.

I'm a cheapskate when it comes to old glass but i would raise my limit for some lenses (say a nice 85 - but even then I hope for the don't know what they have scenario)

JeffJS · 01-25-2011, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by Voytech

I'd love to pit it against some good Pentax glass. Don't have any 28's though. As far as film goes, I don't have a film body at the moment, but I'm too consumed with my father's Mamiya medium format camera. Waiting for more time to go out and shoot!

Send it to me.. I'll put it against my K28 f2.0

, even on a film camera..

(just kidding)..

Enjoy your newish lens.

Voytech · 01-25-2011, 10:33 AM

Haha, how about the other way around

JeffJS · 01-25-2011, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Voytech

Haha, how about the other way around

I see you have a sense of humor too....

If we were neighbors of some sort, I'd be all for it but... not that I don't trust but.....

Voytech · 01-25-2011, 11:01 AM

Michigan isn't that far away. But for the foreseeable future, the leica glass will be welded to the K-x.

Zorglub · 01-25-2011, 02:14 PM

Holy moly the images in that Leica thread is something else, how permanent is the adapter? I am asking because you wrote "welded".

Voytech · 01-25-2011, 03:27 PM

The adapter is completely reversible. Everything is intact. No modifications made to the lens (no shaving or cutting). It's just a different mount that uses the same screws. By welded, I meant that I will keep it on the camera a lot haha. I have a bad feeling that this super lens is going to make me want more from my other glass.

**jackassp** · 01-25-2011, 08:41 PM

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Zorglub · 01-25-2011, 11:57 PM

Cheers Jack! Well, your vid turned out to be partly true since we had snow again this morning. No cider or swimmingpools though.

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01-25-2011, 02:57 AM	#241
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486 Original Poster	That sounds great Voytech, how about some pictures? :-)

01-25-2011, 06:56 AM	#242
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	I only did some really informal testing so far. You can see it here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80029-leica-le...ml#post1356726 My findings so far are that the sharpness across the whole frame is excellent, especially considering that this is a wide lens. Colors are definitely cooler than the usual pentax warm tone, but very true to life. Bokeh is still an unknown, as I've really had no opportunity to get any specular highlights. Will need to take it outside in daylight.

01-25-2011, 07:14 AM	#243
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Voytech I only did some really informal testing so far. You can see it here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80029-leica-le...ml#post1356726 My findings so far are that the sharpness across the whole frame is excellent, especially considering that this is a wide lens. Colors are definitely cooler than the usual pentax warm tone, but very true to life. Bokeh is still an unknown, as I've really had no opportunity to get any specular highlights. Will need to take it outside in daylight. Even if you hadn't put in Sigma on the left, Leitz on the right it would have been super apparent. I'd love to see the comparison against some of the Pentax 28's like the m f3.5 which is turning out to be pretty sharp from my experience you're lucky to have got this lens it's stellar from the look of it. I imagine when there is another Single in it will be the lens you choose. you'll have to try it on film too

01-25-2011, 07:41 AM	#244
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	I'd love to pit it against some good Pentax glass. Don't have any 28's though. As far as film goes, I don't have a film body at the moment, but I'm too consumed with my father's Mamiya medium format camera. Waiting for more time to go out and shoot!

01-25-2011, 07:55 AM	#245
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Voytech I'd love to pit it against some good Pentax glass. Don't have any 28's though. As far as film goes, I don't have a film body at the moment, but I'm too consumed with my father's Mamiya medium format camera. Waiting for more time to go out and shoot! keep your eyes open, i got my 28 for $13, could have added a body for another $5 but didn't need it finding the cheap stuff just takes dedication and will power not to go above a certain value (I walked away from a Fuji 50mm f1.4 over $10 ( I got him down to $30 but didn't want the body, and the lens was a little sloppy in it's focus so may have needed service)

01-25-2011, 08:17 AM	#246
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	I'm always on the lookout for more glass I'm trying to get a M50f4 macro right now. Waiting for reply. Listed at $50.

01-25-2011, 08:26 AM	#247
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Voytech I'm always on the lookout for more glass I'm trying to get a M50f4 macro right now. Waiting for reply. Listed at $50. I'm a cheapskate when it comes to old glass but i would raise my limit for some lenses (say a nice 85 - but even then I hope for the don't know what they have scenario)

01-25-2011, 09:54 AM	#248
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Voytech I'd love to pit it against some good Pentax glass. Don't have any 28's though. As far as film goes, I don't have a film body at the moment, but I'm too consumed with my father's Mamiya medium format camera. Waiting for more time to go out and shoot! Send it to me.. I'll put it against my K28 f2.0 , even on a film camera.. (just kidding).. Enjoy your newish lens.

01-25-2011, 10:33 AM	#249
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	Haha, how about the other way around

01-25-2011, 10:45 AM	#250
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Voytech Haha, how about the other way around I see you have a sense of humor too.... If we were neighbors of some sort, I'd be all for it but... not that I don't trust but.....

01-25-2011, 11:01 AM	#251
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	Michigan isn't that far away. But for the foreseeable future, the leica glass will be welded to the K-x.

01-25-2011, 02:14 PM	#252
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486 Original Poster	Holy moly the images in that Leica thread is something else, how permanent is the adapter? I am asking because you wrote "welded".

01-25-2011, 03:27 PM	#253
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	The adapter is completely reversible. Everything is intact. No modifications made to the lens (no shaving or cutting). It's just a different mount that uses the same screws. By welded, I meant that I will keep it on the camera a lot haha. I have a bad feeling that this super lens is going to make me want more from my other glass.

01-25-2011, 11:57 PM	#255
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486 Original Poster	Cheers Jack! Well, your vid turned out to be partly true since we had snow again this morning. No cider or swimmingpools though.