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photolady95 · 04-25-2016, 10:11 AM

I have three 50's all f2, one A and two Ms.. but if I decide to do this month with 50, I'll throw a couple of diopters on the front of the lens. It's bug season here.

**pepperberry farm** · 04-25-2016, 10:52 AM

as I mentioned in the other (defunct) thread, we should be entering planting and storm season.... and soon to be flower season...

all with the DA50 (plastique fantastique)

**bobbotron** · 04-25-2016, 11:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

as I mentioned in the other (defunct) thread, we should be entering planting and storm season.... and soon to be flower season...

all with the DA50 (plastique fantastique)

https://flic.kr/p/yCd2jE

Great lens for a month long challenge. I was super close to picking it... it's one of my favourites.

repaap · 04-25-2016, 02:08 PM - **1 Like**

I'm having some serious second thoughts here. I have been enjoying my FA 43 so much last month, that I want to continue with it or with FA 77...but maybe DA*55 will be great too or Helios 44-2...now that I'll be having K-1 in few weeks time. Let us see.

**robgski** · 04-25-2016, 05:17 PM

I have a used Pentax-A 50mm F1.7, but my local has several used 50mm, one that goes to f1.4, decisions, decisions.

vZwicky · 04-25-2016, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by repaap

I'm having some serious second thoughts here. I have been enjoying my FA 43 so much last month, that I want to continue with it or with FA 77...but maybe DA*55 will be great too or Helios 44-2...now that I'll be having K-1 in few weeks time. Let us see.

Maybe we soon-to-be K-1 owners could talk amongst ourselves, and pick out a variety of lenses to showcase some different looks from the new beast... ?

Sandy Hancock · 04-25-2016, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by vZwicky

Maybe we soon-to-be K-1 owners could talk amongst ourselves, and pick out a variety of lenses to showcase some different looks from the new beast... ?

I thought that's what we are doing

malinku · 04-25-2016, 09:03 PM

Is it still ok to use a Pentax lens adapted to another brand's camera? As I can use all my Takumar lenses just not on a digital Pentax camera currently. If so Id be down to using my Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

**UncleVanya** · 04-25-2016, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by malinku

Is it still ok to use a Pentax lens adapted to another brand's camera? As I can use all my Takumar lenses just not on a digital Pentax camera currently. If so Id be down to using my Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

I think some debate this point - BUT I think it is. I posted a 100 macro coin shot earlier made with the Panasonic GX7.

g026r · 04-25-2016, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by malinku

Is it still ok to use a Pentax lens adapted to another brand's camera? As I can use all my Takumar lenses just not on a digital Pentax camera currently. If so Id be down to using my Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Yes. If the lens is Pentax, then the camera is permitted to be non-Pentax/Ricoh:

Originally posted by OzzRod

The picture must be captured with a Pentax lens coupled to a camera body of your choice (including Pentax/Ricoh), a non-Pentax lens provided it is coupled only to a Pentax or Ricoh body, or a Pentax-Ricoh point&shoot camera

I'm still holding to my earlier plan of 8-element Super-Tak 50/1.4 on my Spotmatic II. I just need to buy some film that isn't E-6 before the 1st...

vZwicky · 04-25-2016, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I thought that's what we are doing

Yes, I suppose we are

. Okay, the calling is too strong. Sorry to buck the 50's trend, guys, but I'm going with the FA 31mm Ltd. Final answer.

malinku · 04-25-2016, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by g026r

Yes. If the lens is Pentax, then the camera is permitted to be non-Pentax/Ricoh:

Sweet Im in for sure then

**OzzRod** · 04-26-2016, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by malinku

Is it still ok to use a Pentax lens adapted to another brand's camera? As I can use all my Takumar lenses just not on a digital Pentax camera currently. If so Id be down to using my Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

No debate at all. The guidelines are quite clear. Go for it

Sandy Hancock · 04-26-2016, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by vZwicky

Yes, I suppose we are

. Okay, the calling is too strong. Sorry to buck the 50's trend, guys, but I'm going with the FA 31mm Ltd. Final answer.

Awesome! That is the lens I'm most keen to get onto the K-1; it will no doubt feature heavily in my Daily In challenge.

dakight · 04-26-2016, 03:35 AM - **3 Likes**

Well, the order is in and my K-1 will be shipped as soon as it's available. Since it will be a Father's Day gift I won't actually get my hands on it for a few weeks but it's in the pipeline. I also went for the D FA 28-105 which will arrive on Thursday.

04-25-2016, 10:52 AM	#32
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	as I mentioned in the other (defunct) thread, we should be entering planting and storm season.... and soon to be flower season... all with the DA50 (plastique fantastique) Last edited by pepperberry farm; 04-25-2016 at 03:39 PM.

04-25-2016, 06:45 PM	#36
vZwicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chatawa, MS Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	Originally posted by repaap I'm having some serious second thoughts here. I have been enjoying my FA 43 so much last month, that I want to continue with it or with FA 77...but maybe DA55 will be great too or Helios 44-2...now that I'll be having K-1 in few weeks time. Let us see. Maybe we soon-to-be K-1 owners could talk amongst ourselves, and pick out a variety of lenses to showcase some different looks from the new beast... ? Last edited by vZwicky; 04-25-2016 at 08:27 PM.*

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04-25-2016, 10:11 AM	#31
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I have three 50's all f2, one A and two Ms.. but if I decide to do this month with 50, I'll throw a couple of diopters on the front of the lens. It's bug season here.

04-25-2016, 11:48 AM - 1 Like	#33
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by pepperberry farm as I mentioned in the other (defunct) thread, we should be entering planting and storm season.... and soon to be flower season... all with the DA50 (plastique fantastique) https://flic.kr/p/yCd2jE Great lens for a month long challenge. I was super close to picking it... it's one of my favourites.

04-25-2016, 02:08 PM - 1 Like	#34
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I'm having some serious second thoughts here. I have been enjoying my FA 43 so much last month, that I want to continue with it or with FA 77...but maybe DA*55 will be great too or Helios 44-2...now that I'll be having K-1 in few weeks time. Let us see.

04-25-2016, 05:17 PM	#35
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	I have a used Pentax-A 50mm F1.7, but my local has several used 50mm, one that goes to f1.4, decisions, decisions.

04-25-2016, 08:50 PM	#37
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Originally posted by vZwicky Maybe we soon-to-be K-1 owners could talk amongst ourselves, and pick out a variety of lenses to showcase some different looks from the new beast... ? I thought that's what we are doing

04-25-2016, 09:03 PM	#38
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	Is it still ok to use a Pentax lens adapted to another brand's camera? As I can use all my Takumar lenses just not on a digital Pentax camera currently. If so Id be down to using my Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

04-25-2016, 09:10 PM	#39
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by malinku Is it still ok to use a Pentax lens adapted to another brand's camera? As I can use all my Takumar lenses just not on a digital Pentax camera currently. If so Id be down to using my Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 I think some debate this point - BUT I think it is. I posted a 100 macro coin shot earlier made with the Panasonic GX7.

04-25-2016, 09:23 PM	#40
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by malinku Is it still ok to use a Pentax lens adapted to another brand's camera? As I can use all my Takumar lenses just not on a digital Pentax camera currently. If so Id be down to using my Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 Yes. If the lens is Pentax, then the camera is permitted to be non-Pentax/Ricoh: Originally posted by OzzRod The picture must be captured with a Pentax lens coupled to a camera body of your choice (including Pentax/Ricoh), a non-Pentax lens provided it is coupled only to a Pentax or Ricoh body, or a Pentax-Ricoh point&shoot camera I'm still holding to my earlier plan of 8-element Super-Tak 50/1.4 on my Spotmatic II. I just need to buy some film that isn't E-6 before the 1st...

04-25-2016, 11:09 PM	#41
vZwicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chatawa, MS Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I thought that's what we are doing Yes, I suppose we are . Okay, the calling is too strong. Sorry to buck the 50's trend, guys, but I'm going with the FA 31mm Ltd. Final answer.

04-25-2016, 11:30 PM	#42
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	Originally posted by g026r Yes. If the lens is Pentax, then the camera is permitted to be non-Pentax/Ricoh: Sweet Im in for sure then

04-26-2016, 01:25 AM	#43
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	Originally posted by malinku Is it still ok to use a Pentax lens adapted to another brand's camera? As I can use all my Takumar lenses just not on a digital Pentax camera currently. If so Id be down to using my Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 No debate at all. The guidelines are quite clear. Go for it

04-26-2016, 01:27 AM	#44
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Originally posted by vZwicky Yes, I suppose we are . Okay, the calling is too strong. Sorry to buck the 50's trend, guys, but I'm going with the FA 31mm Ltd. Final answer. Awesome! That is the lens I'm most keen to get onto the K-1; it will no doubt feature heavily in my Daily In challenge.

04-26-2016, 03:35 AM - 3 Likes	#45
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	Well, the order is in and my K-1 will be shipped as soon as it's available. Since it will be a Father's Day gift I won't actually get my hands on it for a few weeks but it's in the pipeline. I also went for the D FA 28-105 which will arrive on Thursday.

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