Game Single in April (2015)

**mattt** · 03-29-2015, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

Hmm, haven't done SI challenge for a while now... maybe jumping back in with my Sigma AF Super Wide 24MM f2.8?

But I ordered a GR and it will arrive any minute now so I am pretty sure I will be distracted....

Shoot the GR for the month.. it counts

Sagitta · 03-29-2015, 07:39 PM

I'm still waffling between the Bower 35mm f1.4 and the Samyang 85mm f1.4.

I want to conquer that 85mm (it seems to have a bit of a learning curve), but I also want to let that 35mm run. Its an absolutely amazing close focus bokeh lens, as well as great for general running around with (aside from the weight... good gravy).

The caveat for both the 35 and the 85 are of course size. Both lenses are huge, especially for primes. I'm not certain, but that 35mm may actually weigh more than my old school 'height of the 80's all metal everything' Sears 75-260mm does.

I'm going to skip the F35-70 until sometime this summer I think (its a nice small lens, and will be great for stomping about the woods with).

Just to show what I mean by huge...

Thats the Pentax-M 50mm f1.4 between the 35mm and the 85mm here. They weigh as much as they look like they would.

mtux · 03-29-2015, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

I'm still waffling between the Bower 35mm f1.4 and the Samyang 85mm f1.4.

Pick the 35, it's the one I haven't seen in "Single in" in last couple of months or years(?)

g026r · 03-29-2015, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by mattt

Shoot the GR for the month.. it counts

Seconding Matt on this one. Play with your new toy and participate in the Single Challenge.

(I believe I did last May with my GRD3.)

**W412ren** · 03-29-2015, 10:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by severalsnakes

24, 24!!

OkeeDokee.
A24 it is. 😄

wstruth · 03-30-2015, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by mattt

Shoot the GR for the month.. it counts

Sure just what my GAS needs!

**UncleVanya** · 03-30-2015, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by Sagitta

I'm still waffling between the Bower 35mm f1.4 and the Samyang 85mm f1.4.

I want to conquer that 85mm (it seems to have a bit of a learning curve), but I also want to let that 35mm run. Its an absolutely amazing close focus bokeh lens, as well as great for general running around with (aside from the weight... good gravy).

The caveat for both the 35 and the 85 are of course size. Both lenses are huge, especially for primes. I'm not certain, but that 35mm may actually weigh more than my old school 'height of the 80's all metal everything' Sears 75-260mm does.

I'm going to skip the F35-70 until sometime this summer I think (its a nice small lens, and will be great for stomping about the woods with).

Just to show what I mean by huge...

Thats the Pentax-M 50mm f1.4 between the 35mm and the 85mm here. They weigh as much as they look like they would.

Holy growth hormone, that other lens looks like an infant lens compared to those.

**willdmo** · 03-30-2015, 08:37 AM

It will be the DA*16-50 My first single challange with a zoom and the first with an AF lens.

**W412ren** · 03-30-2015, 01:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by severalsnakes

24, 24!!

Originally posted by W412ren

OkeeDokee.
A24 it is. 😄

Think I'm going to change my mind - is that allowed? !!!!
New toy time has arrived so I'm going to use the K24/3.5

How's that for timing.

severalsnakes · 03-30-2015, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by W412ren

Think I'm going to change my mind - is that allowed? !!!!
New toy time has arrived so I'm going to use the K24/3.5

How's that for timing.

Guys. This is gonna be great. ^_^

**UncleVanya** · 03-30-2015, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by W412ren

Think I'm going to change my mind - is that allowed? !!!!
New toy time has arrived so I'm going to use the K24/3.5

How's that for timing.

Dang if I had a 24 I'd join in and we could declare this 24 month!

**W412ren** · 03-30-2015, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Guys. This is gonna be great. ^_^

yep, yep, yep!
Looking forward to this.

photolady95 · 03-30-2015, 03:15 PM

After my shot today, I'm going with the Tamron Adaptall 90mm f2.8 Macro. The 28-80mm is a bit short for shooting those wasps, I don't like having to get too close to them.

mtux · 03-30-2015, 06:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Dang if I had a 24 I'd join in and we could declare this 24 month!

Yeah, it could've been fun, but I don't have a 24 either. looking forward to see all the 24 shots.

Bagga_Txips · 03-30-2015, 07:07 PM

Hmm that gives me an idea, and you could join in too, mtux. How about throwing down a head-to-head challenge, and we both use the DA21? Anyone else can join in too, of course, we could have a month of the Roaring 20's!

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03-29-2015, 07:00 PM	#31
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907 Original Poster	Originally posted by elpolodiablo Hmm, haven't done SI challenge for a while now... maybe jumping back in with my Sigma AF Super Wide 24MM f2.8? But I ordered a GR and it will arrive any minute now so I am pretty sure I will be distracted.... Shoot the GR for the month.. it counts

03-29-2015, 07:39 PM	#32
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	I'm still waffling between the Bower 35mm f1.4 and the Samyang 85mm f1.4. I want to conquer that 85mm (it seems to have a bit of a learning curve), but I also want to let that 35mm run. Its an absolutely amazing close focus bokeh lens, as well as great for general running around with (aside from the weight... good gravy). The caveat for both the 35 and the 85 are of course size. Both lenses are huge, especially for primes. I'm not certain, but that 35mm may actually weigh more than my old school 'height of the 80's all metal everything' Sears 75-260mm does. I'm going to skip the F35-70 until sometime this summer I think (its a nice small lens, and will be great for stomping about the woods with). Just to show what I mean by huge... Thats the Pentax-M 50mm f1.4 between the 35mm and the 85mm here. They weigh as much as they look like they would.

03-29-2015, 08:08 PM	#33
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by Sagitta I'm still waffling between the Bower 35mm f1.4 and the Samyang 85mm f1.4. Pick the 35, it's the one I haven't seen in "Single in" in last couple of months or years(?)

03-29-2015, 09:36 PM	#34
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by mattt Shoot the GR for the month.. it counts Seconding Matt on this one. Play with your new toy and participate in the Single Challenge. (I believe I did last May with my GRD3.)

03-29-2015, 10:42 PM - 1 Like	#35
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by severalsnakes 24, 24!! OkeeDokee. A24 it is. 😄

03-30-2015, 03:23 AM	#36
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by mattt Shoot the GR for the month.. it counts Sure just what my GAS needs!

03-30-2015, 04:41 AM	#37
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by Sagitta I'm still waffling between the Bower 35mm f1.4 and the Samyang 85mm f1.4. I want to conquer that 85mm (it seems to have a bit of a learning curve), but I also want to let that 35mm run. Its an absolutely amazing close focus bokeh lens, as well as great for general running around with (aside from the weight... good gravy). The caveat for both the 35 and the 85 are of course size. Both lenses are huge, especially for primes. I'm not certain, but that 35mm may actually weigh more than my old school 'height of the 80's all metal everything' Sears 75-260mm does. I'm going to skip the F35-70 until sometime this summer I think (its a nice small lens, and will be great for stomping about the woods with). Just to show what I mean by huge... Thats the Pentax-M 50mm f1.4 between the 35mm and the 85mm here. They weigh as much as they look like they would. Holy growth hormone, that other lens looks like an infant lens compared to those.

03-30-2015, 08:37 AM	#38
willdmo Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 389	It will be the DA*16-50 My first single challange with a zoom and the first with an AF lens.

03-30-2015, 01:11 PM - 1 Like	#39
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by severalsnakes 24, 24!! Originally posted by W412ren OkeeDokee. A24 it is. 😄 Think I'm going to change my mind - is that allowed? !!!! New toy time has arrived so I'm going to use the K24/3.5 How's that for timing.

03-30-2015, 01:16 PM	#40
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by W412ren Think I'm going to change my mind - is that allowed? !!!! New toy time has arrived so I'm going to use the K24/3.5 How's that for timing. Guys. This is gonna be great. ^_^

03-30-2015, 01:16 PM	#41
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by W412ren Think I'm going to change my mind - is that allowed? !!!! New toy time has arrived so I'm going to use the K24/3.5 How's that for timing. Dang if I had a 24 I'd join in and we could declare this 24 month!

03-30-2015, 01:27 PM	#42
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by severalsnakes Guys. This is gonna be great. ^_^ yep, yep, yep! Looking forward to this.

03-30-2015, 03:15 PM	#43
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	After my shot today, I'm going with the Tamron Adaptall 90mm f2.8 Macro. The 28-80mm is a bit short for shooting those wasps, I don't like having to get too close to them.

03-30-2015, 06:32 PM - 1 Like	#44
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by UncleVanya Dang if I had a 24 I'd join in and we could declare this 24 month! Yeah, it could've been fun, but I don't have a 24 either. looking forward to see all the 24 shots.

03-30-2015, 07:07 PM	#45
Bagga_Txips Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Waterford Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 454	Hmm that gives me an idea, and you could join in too, mtux. How about throwing down a head-to-head challenge, and we both use the DA21? Anyone else can join in too, of course, we could have a month of the Roaring 20's!