Game Single in February 2016

dakight · 01-28-2016, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by mholford

After a 2 month hiatus, going to try and get back in the groove so to speak.

My November ended poorly, and December was a disaster (and January ended up even worse - more on that below)

Not quite sure what I'm going to shoot with, will be thinking about that hard over the next couple of days...

Would have probably chosen my 50-135 - but it was broken in my car crash and is out being repaired by pentax canada.

Thinking of my 18-135 - partly to prepare myself for a spring break vacation where I may want to bring it (although I'll be tempted to supplant it with the 16-50/50-135 combo assuming its back from repairs)

Maybe my DA70 (hasn't seen much love lately) - also thought about my 100mm macro - but actually considering paring down my lenses and that may end up on the list.

If you have any suggestions (my lenses are in my sig) I'm open to ideas...

As for my update... As the SI November crowd would remember I had a complete write-off MVA on Dec 2... Thought the casualties were limited to "stuff" including my car, laptop and my new DA*50-135 lens.
Well.... other than a half dozen stitches on the back of my head.... no biggie right? Be thankful it's just the stuff that can be replaced.
we turns out there was some internal bleeding going on and last week I was in neurosurgery getting a blood clot removed from inside the noggin... Not fun, and so right now I'm not able to "work" for a while (more time for running around with a camera I guess).
And my grand scheme to replace the 50-135 with a brand new 60-250 ended up getting shelved.... with no income in the short term can't justify over a grand on lens no matter what... So the insurance money will have to wait... maybe buy a nice treat when this has all worked out...

But I do need to stay somewhat active, and poking around with a camera will be good for me... just need to select something not too challenging (won't be hauling my 500mm lens around for example - not allowed to lift over 5 lbs.)

Mark

Wow! I'm glad you're recovering and I hope you're back to full speed soon.

g026r · 01-28-2016, 12:25 PM

Yikes! Glad to hear you're recovering.

I'm tempted to suggest the 18-135, simply because I have it but have barely used it and want to see what all can be done with it.

**pepperberry farm** · 01-28-2016, 12:49 PM

the 18-135 is a great, handy, convenient lens; I Singled with it last year....

dakight · 01-28-2016, 01:18 PM - **1 Like**

My new to me 55mm f1.8 arrived a few minutes ago. The thing looks brand new and clean as a whistle; a true thing of beauty. I think I know now what my picture will be for today.

Sandy Hancock · 01-28-2016, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by mholford

Not quite sure what I'm going to shoot with, will be thinking about that hard over the next couple of days...
- not allowed to lift over 5 lbs.)

DA70 it is then. Don't chuck it in my direction for a film test

Take it easy. Straining the brain is not a good idea.

**UncleVanya** · 01-28-2016, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by g026r

Yikes! Glad to hear you're recovering.

I'm tempted to suggest the 18-135, simply because I have it but have barely used it and want to see what all can be done with it.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

the 18-135 is a great, handy, convenient lens; I Singled with it last year....

I singled with it last year also, it remains one of my favorite lenses: https://flic.kr/s/aHskjynDC6

**todd** · 01-28-2016, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by mholford

After a 2 month hiatus

Wow! Glad to learn that you're relatively ok! Glad to have you back!

I am in for February, despite how difficult it has been to stay current with visits/commenting lately, thanks to the workload of life... My most likely February SIC candidate is the lowly F35-80 (that I got for free) since it is the least undesirable lens I have left that I haven't SIC'd with yet...

photolady95 · 01-28-2016, 02:59 PM

I had a scare a few minutes ago. I picked up the K-30 attempting to adjust my diopter again, then took a photo to see if it was correctly adjusted and got......the black underexposed frame.

But removing the Pentax battery leaving it out for about 20 minutes and changing lenses, it's working again correctly, two photos and correctly exposed both times. I guess I'm going to have to change my mind about that Pentax F zoom 28-80mm macro lens for this month. I have two other lenses in mind. I'll let you know before the first which I chose.

graeme83 · 01-28-2016, 04:44 PM

Undecided as yet, but I randomly purchased a Jupiter 11-a this month, so im thinking using that in Feb might be interesting. Need to investigate the metering with m42 lenses as the k-s2 seems to resist it more than the old k-r.

**UncleVanya** · 01-28-2016, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by graeme83

Undecided as yet, but I randomly purchased a Jupiter 11-a this month, so im thinking using that in Feb might be interesting. Need to investigate the metering with m42 lenses as the k-s2 seems to resist it more than the old k-r.

I get a mental image of a he ks2 sneering down the pentaprism at the takumar and saying, oh dear, your so old.

graeme83 · 01-28-2016, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I get a mental image of a he ks2 sneering down the pentaprism at the takumar and saying, oh dear, your so old.

Will make an effort to make an image depicting that! But seriously the Kr will give a meter reading with the optical preview/green button with m42, but the K-s2 doesnt want to play in that regard, but does have focus peaking on live view, catch 22...

Tsuken · 01-28-2016, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by mholford

After a 2 month hiatus, going to try and get back in the groove so to speak.

My November ended poorly, and December was a disaster (and January ended up even worse - more on that below)

Not quite sure what I'm going to shoot with, will be thinking about that hard over the next couple of days...

Would have probably chosen my 50-135 - but it was broken in my car crash and is out being repaired by pentax canada.

Thinking of my 18-135 - partly to prepare myself for a spring break vacation where I may want to bring it (although I'll be tempted to supplant it with the 16-50/50-135 combo assuming its back from repairs)

Maybe my DA70 (hasn't seen much love lately) - also thought about my 100mm macro - but actually considering paring down my lenses and that may end up on the list.

If you have any suggestions (my lenses are in my sig) I'm open to ideas...

As for my update... As the SI November crowd would remember I had a complete write-off MVA on Dec 2... Thought the casualties were limited to "stuff" including my car, laptop and my new DA*50-135 lens.
Well.... other than a half dozen stitches on the back of my head.... no biggie right? Be thankful it's just the stuff that can be replaced.
we turns out there was some internal bleeding going on and last week I was in neurosurgery getting a blood clot removed from inside the noggin... Not fun, and so right now I'm not able to "work" for a while (more time for running around with a camera I guess).
And my grand scheme to replace the 50-135 with a brand new 60-250 ended up getting shelved.... with no income in the short term can't justify over a grand on lens no matter what... So the insurance money will have to wait... maybe buy a nice treat when this has all worked out...

But I do need to stay somewhat active, and poking around with a camera will be good for me... just need to select something not too challenging (won't be hauling my 500mm lens around for example - not allowed to lift over 5 lbs.)

Mark

Hells bells, mate O_O

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Take it easy. Straining the brain is not a good idea.

+1 to that; take care.

mholford · 01-28-2016, 07:14 PM

In a strange way this is going to force me to tone it down work wise for a few weeks - but already been told that spending time on my hobby would be good for me ( light exercise and keep my mind sharp). So planning on getting out shooting every day, but also going through my photos in Lightroom and deleting extras, categorizing stuff and generally organizing the 36000 images I have right now.
I think the da70 is going to be my pick - think it would be kind to me and not so hard to get some fantastic shots from.

repaap · 01-28-2016, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by mholford

In a strange way this is going to force me to tone it down work wise for a few weeks - but already been told that spending time on my hobby would be good for me ( light exercise and keep my mind sharp). So planning on getting out shooting every day, but also going through my photos in Lightroom and deleting extras, categorizing stuff and generally organizing the 36000 images I have right now.
I think the da70 is going to be my pick - think it would be kind to me and not so hard to get some fantastic shots from.

Yes. I think that 70, will be good. Hope that all is going to go well for you.

wolfiegirl · 01-29-2016, 03:35 AM

I'm in. I think it's going to be the Pentax F 35-105 unless I change my mind at the last minute and go either plastic fantastic 35mm/2.4 or a Takumar 135/3.5.

I've been on an AF spree for a while and not sure I'm ready to dip back into 100% manual yet. But we shall see.

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01-28-2016, 11:14 AM	#31
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	Originally posted by mholford After a 2 month hiatus, going to try and get back in the groove so to speak. My November ended poorly, and December was a disaster (and January ended up even worse - more on that below) Not quite sure what I'm going to shoot with, will be thinking about that hard over the next couple of days... Would have probably chosen my 50-135 - but it was broken in my car crash and is out being repaired by pentax canada. Thinking of my 18-135 - partly to prepare myself for a spring break vacation where I may want to bring it (although I'll be tempted to supplant it with the 16-50/50-135 combo assuming its back from repairs) Maybe my DA70 (hasn't seen much love lately) - also thought about my 100mm macro - but actually considering paring down my lenses and that may end up on the list. If you have any suggestions (my lenses are in my sig) I'm open to ideas... As for my update... As the SI November crowd would remember I had a complete write-off MVA on Dec 2... Thought the casualties were limited to "stuff" including my car, laptop and my new DA*50-135 lens. Well.... other than a half dozen stitches on the back of my head.... no biggie right? Be thankful it's just the stuff that can be replaced. we turns out there was some internal bleeding going on and last week I was in neurosurgery getting a blood clot removed from inside the noggin... Not fun, and so right now I'm not able to "work" for a while (more time for running around with a camera I guess). And my grand scheme to replace the 50-135 with a brand new 60-250 ended up getting shelved.... with no income in the short term can't justify over a grand on lens no matter what... So the insurance money will have to wait... maybe buy a nice treat when this has all worked out... But I do need to stay somewhat active, and poking around with a camera will be good for me... just need to select something not too challenging (won't be hauling my 500mm lens around for example - not allowed to lift over 5 lbs.) Mark Wow! I'm glad you're recovering and I hope you're back to full speed soon.

01-28-2016, 12:25 PM	#32
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Yikes! Glad to hear you're recovering. I'm tempted to suggest the 18-135, simply because I have it but have barely used it and want to see what all can be done with it.

01-28-2016, 12:49 PM	#33
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	the 18-135 is a great, handy, convenient lens; I Singled with it last year....

01-28-2016, 01:18 PM - 1 Like	#34
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	My new to me 55mm f1.8 arrived a few minutes ago. The thing looks brand new and clean as a whistle; a true thing of beauty. I think I know now what my picture will be for today.

01-28-2016, 02:02 PM	#35
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by mholford Not quite sure what I'm going to shoot with, will be thinking about that hard over the next couple of days... - not allowed to lift over 5 lbs.) DA70 it is then. Don't chuck it in my direction for a film test Take it easy. Straining the brain is not a good idea.

01-28-2016, 02:41 PM	#36
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by g026r Yikes! Glad to hear you're recovering. I'm tempted to suggest the 18-135, simply because I have it but have barely used it and want to see what all can be done with it. Originally posted by pepperberry farm the 18-135 is a great, handy, convenient lens; I Singled with it last year.... I singled with it last year also, it remains one of my favorite lenses: https://flic.kr/s/aHskjynDC6

01-28-2016, 02:58 PM	#37
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,791	Originally posted by mholford After a 2 month hiatus Wow! Glad to learn that you're relatively ok! Glad to have you back! I am in for February, despite how difficult it has been to stay current with visits/commenting lately, thanks to the workload of life... My most likely February SIC candidate is the lowly F35-80 (that I got for free) since it is the least undesirable lens I have left that I haven't SIC'd with yet...

01-28-2016, 02:59 PM	#38
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I had a scare a few minutes ago. I picked up the K-30 attempting to adjust my diopter again, then took a photo to see if it was correctly adjusted and got......the black underexposed frame. But removing the Pentax battery leaving it out for about 20 minutes and changing lenses, it's working again correctly, two photos and correctly exposed both times. I guess I'm going to have to change my mind about that Pentax F zoom 28-80mm macro lens for this month. I have two other lenses in mind. I'll let you know before the first which I chose.

01-28-2016, 04:44 PM	#39
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	Undecided as yet, but I randomly purchased a Jupiter 11-a this month, so im thinking using that in Feb might be interesting. Need to investigate the metering with m42 lenses as the k-s2 seems to resist it more than the old k-r.

01-28-2016, 06:07 PM	#40
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by graeme83 Undecided as yet, but I randomly purchased a Jupiter 11-a this month, so im thinking using that in Feb might be interesting. Need to investigate the metering with m42 lenses as the k-s2 seems to resist it more than the old k-r. I get a mental image of a he ks2 sneering down the pentaprism at the takumar and saying, oh dear, your so old.

01-28-2016, 06:20 PM	#41
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	Originally posted by UncleVanya I get a mental image of a he ks2 sneering down the pentaprism at the takumar and saying, oh dear, your so old. Will make an effort to make an image depicting that! But seriously the Kr will give a meter reading with the optical preview/green button with m42, but the K-s2 doesnt want to play in that regard, but does have focus peaking on live view, catch 22...

01-28-2016, 06:25 PM	#42
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420 Original Poster	Originally posted by mholford After a 2 month hiatus, going to try and get back in the groove so to speak. My November ended poorly, and December was a disaster (and January ended up even worse - more on that below) Not quite sure what I'm going to shoot with, will be thinking about that hard over the next couple of days... Would have probably chosen my 50-135 - but it was broken in my car crash and is out being repaired by pentax canada. Thinking of my 18-135 - partly to prepare myself for a spring break vacation where I may want to bring it (although I'll be tempted to supplant it with the 16-50/50-135 combo assuming its back from repairs) Maybe my DA70 (hasn't seen much love lately) - also thought about my 100mm macro - but actually considering paring down my lenses and that may end up on the list. If you have any suggestions (my lenses are in my sig) I'm open to ideas... As for my update... As the SI November crowd would remember I had a complete write-off MVA on Dec 2... Thought the casualties were limited to "stuff" including my car, laptop and my new DA*50-135 lens. Well.... other than a half dozen stitches on the back of my head.... no biggie right? Be thankful it's just the stuff that can be replaced. we turns out there was some internal bleeding going on and last week I was in neurosurgery getting a blood clot removed from inside the noggin... Not fun, and so right now I'm not able to "work" for a while (more time for running around with a camera I guess). And my grand scheme to replace the 50-135 with a brand new 60-250 ended up getting shelved.... with no income in the short term can't justify over a grand on lens no matter what... So the insurance money will have to wait... maybe buy a nice treat when this has all worked out... But I do need to stay somewhat active, and poking around with a camera will be good for me... just need to select something not too challenging (won't be hauling my 500mm lens around for example - not allowed to lift over 5 lbs.) Mark Hells bells, mate O_O Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Take it easy. Straining the brain is not a good idea. +1 to that; take care.

01-28-2016, 07:14 PM	#43
mholford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Photos: Albums Posts: 238	In a strange way this is going to force me to tone it down work wise for a few weeks - but already been told that spending time on my hobby would be good for me ( light exercise and keep my mind sharp). So planning on getting out shooting every day, but also going through my photos in Lightroom and deleting extras, categorizing stuff and generally organizing the 36000 images I have right now. I think the da70 is going to be my pick - think it would be kind to me and not so hard to get some fantastic shots from.

01-28-2016, 10:58 PM	#44
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by mholford In a strange way this is going to force me to tone it down work wise for a few weeks - but already been told that spending time on my hobby would be good for me ( light exercise and keep my mind sharp). So planning on getting out shooting every day, but also going through my photos in Lightroom and deleting extras, categorizing stuff and generally organizing the 36000 images I have right now. I think the da70 is going to be my pick - think it would be kind to me and not so hard to get some fantastic shots from. Yes. I think that 70, will be good. Hope that all is going to go well for you.

01-29-2016, 03:35 AM	#45
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	I'm in. I think it's going to be the Pentax F 35-105 unless I change my mind at the last minute and go either plastic fantastic 35mm/2.4 or a Takumar 135/3.5. I've been on an AF spree for a while and not sure I'm ready to dip back into 100% manual yet. But we shall see.