Game Single In May 2017

**pepperberry farm** · 04-27-2017, 07:25 PM

left-field question:

anybody here with experience/own a Tokina AT-X 150-500mm f5.6 MF zoom?

**babywriter** · 04-28-2017, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by willdmo

What about coupling the Schneider-Kreuznach 25mm F0.95 with the Q-7? Might become a month of Bon-Q Bokeh

Sounds interesting!

**W412ren** · 04-28-2017, 12:02 PM - **1 Like**

Hello !
Been a loooooong time without a SIC (December if I remember - still happy with the 55-300 PLM too).
Missed you all from the sidelines but we've been so busy.

Originally posted by babywriter

This is going to be my month for the Helios 44-2. I've been looking forward to this for a while.

Thought about this but going to save for later in the year.

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I'll chip in with one of my 645 lenses, yet to be decided. I've Singled a lot of wide angles recently, and the FA75 is in for a "service". That leaves the DFA55/2.8, A120/4.0 macro and the DFA150/2.8

Any requests?

Originally posted by photolady95

I'd like to see macro on a 645z.

I've decided. Pentax SMC 50mm f2, 25mm extension tube and Raynox 150.

Couple of macros as a possibility here so I think I'm settled - going for versatility.

I have a Shiny (where worn), Brand New (to me) K85/1.8 just itching to be used so I'll be trying her out on her own and in combination with the Raynox and possibly the helicoid extension tube too.
Quite excited now

StudentBoots · 04-28-2017, 08:09 PM - **1 Like**

I'm jumping in with the 77. Leaving mid-May for a field school to Europe, so that should make things interesting.

**robgski** · 04-29-2017, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by StudentBoots

I'm jumping in with the 77. Leaving mid-May for a field school to Europe, so that should make things interesting.

Great lens for travel, IMO. Which countries? You can always post when you return.

StudentBoots · 04-29-2017, 06:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

Which countries? You can always post when you return.

We're going to Paris, Bruges, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Copenhagen, and won't be back home until mid-June. Other gear I'm taking is my brother's (dngr here on the forums) M28/2.8 and Voigtlander Bessa with the 43 Special.
I've been to Paris before, but was on my own and never really touched my Pentax stuff, should be good to return and go further with other people.

**babywriter** · 04-29-2017, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by StudentBoots

I'm jumping in with the 77. Leaving mid-May for a field school to Europe, so that should make things interesting.

Sounds like fun! I'm intrigued by the 77, and am looking forward to photos. It's on my long-term "acquire" list.

**NaClH2O** · 04-30-2017, 05:03 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm in. Since I went with the Zenitar fisheye for April, I want something different for May. You can say that ANY lens is different from a fisheye, and that is true. Several people mentioned 50mm lenses and I have an A 50 f/1.7 that has been pretty lonely, but I think I'll go with the DFA 100mm macro. After the ultra ultra wide of a fisheye I want to use something with a bit of reach.

NaCl(moderately long AND close, that should give me enough variety)H2O

pathdoc · 04-30-2017, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

I'm in. Since I went with the Zenitar fisheye for April, I want something different for May. You can say that ANY lens is different from a fisheye, and that is true. Several people mentioned 50mm lenses and I have an A 50 f/1.7 that has been pretty lonely, but I think I'll go with the DFA 100mm macro. After the ultra ultra wide of a fisheye I want to use something with a bit of reach.

NaCl(moderately long AND close, that should give me enough variety)H2O

Be prepared to use Quick Shift and manual focus a lot. This is a lens that for some reason causes the AF not to lock very well (even on a K-1!!), and its absurdly long travel at the short-range end of the scale means that hunting for focus is a prolonged and noisy experience. Any revised (e.g. HD) version badly needs a focus limiter.

**bobbotron** · 04-30-2017, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

I'm in. Since I went with the Zenitar fisheye for April, I want something different for May. You can say that ANY lens is different from a fisheye, and that is true. Several people mentioned 50mm lenses and I have an A 50 f/1.7 that has been pretty lonely, but I think I'll go with the DFA 100mm macro. After the ultra ultra wide of a fisheye I want to use something with a bit of reach.

NaCl(moderately long AND close, that should give me enough variety)H2O

While my experience wasn't as wide with the Zenitar (on the K3), I'm also looking to go telephoto. I'm planning on going for a 135mm lens next month.

**noelcmn** · 04-30-2017, 01:39 PM - **2 Likes**

I have not used my Sigma 170-500mm lens in the SI challenge, too heavy and cumbersome, but I'm giving it a go this month. An old lens which I use mostly for wildlife, and seeing I'm headed to Rietvlei Nature Reserve tomorrow (A public holiday here) and as it will be used extensively on the day, I may as well give it a go! I may just retract that decision halfway through, when my shoulders and bean bag can't cope anymore

.

pathdoc · 04-30-2017, 03:38 PM - **1 Like**

I have at times been tempted to grab my also-ran 400mm f/6.3 preset and use that for a month, but I fear that would be foolishly rushing in where angels fear to tread, and it would demand a month of good weather and late sunsets because the MFD is approximately the width of my house (no macro shots with that one!). Also, either the lens is either effectively negatively coated (i.e. flarey as hell whatever the light) or it has a haze problem. I should post a couple of shots sometime and see what people think.

**NaClH2O** · 04-30-2017, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Be prepared to use Quick Shift and manual focus a lot. This is a lens that for some reason causes the AF not to lock very well (even on a K-1!!), and its absurdly long travel at the short-range end of the scale means that hunting for focus is a prolonged and noisy experience. Any revised (e.g. HD) version badly needs a focus limiter.

I've shot with it a lot on the K-3 so I am familiar with that. Especially for macro work. But then again, I mostly shoot macros manually focused anyway. My K-3 had a split focus ring focus screen, it will be interesting to see how the K-1's focus tech compares.

NaCl(I even did a Single In month with it a while ago)H2O

pathdoc · 04-30-2017, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

I've shot with it a lot on the K-3 so I am familiar with that. Especially for macro work. But then again, I mostly shoot macros manually focused anyway. My K-3 had a split focus ring focus screen, it will be interesting to see how the K-1's focus tech compares.

NaCl(I even did a Single In month with it a while ago)H2O

No problem. Having literally just finished a month with it myself, I felt it my duty to warn you.

**Scorpio71GR** · 04-30-2017, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

I am torn about May. I would love to do another month but I already know I will not make it everyday. I am interested in using lenses I do not use much to see why they are not being used. I recently picked up a Sigma 12-24 for the K-1. This was originally going to be my April lens but I decided to go with the fisheye. I also picked up a DA*55 1.4 which I seem to be struggling with. I do not think the autofocus is working properly but I waited past the 14 day KEH policy. One lens that does not get enough use is the DA*50-135 and I have never quite figured out why. Oh the decisions. Well tomorrow is the first so I better sleep on it.

04-30-2017, 01:39 PM - 2 Likes	#41
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,175	I have not used my Sigma 170-500mm lens in the SI challenge, too heavy and cumbersome, but I'm giving it a go this month. An old lens which I use mostly for wildlife, and seeing I'm headed to Rietvlei Nature Reserve tomorrow (A public holiday here) and as it will be used extensively on the day, I may as well give it a go! I may just retract that decision halfway through, when my shoulders and bean bag can't cope anymore.

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04-27-2017, 07:25 PM	#31
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	left-field question: anybody here with experience/own a Tokina AT-X 150-500mm f5.6 MF zoom?

04-28-2017, 04:39 AM	#32
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by willdmo What about coupling the Schneider-Kreuznach 25mm F0.95 with the Q-7? Might become a month of Bon-Q Bokeh Sounds interesting!

04-28-2017, 12:02 PM - 1 Like	#33
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Hello ! Been a loooooong time without a SIC (December if I remember - still happy with the 55-300 PLM too). Missed you all from the sidelines but we've been so busy. Originally posted by babywriter This is going to be my month for the Helios 44-2. I've been looking forward to this for a while. Thought about this but going to save for later in the year. Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I'll chip in with one of my 645 lenses, yet to be decided. I've Singled a lot of wide angles recently, and the FA75 is in for a "service". That leaves the DFA55/2.8, A120/4.0 macro and the DFA150/2.8 Any requests? Originally posted by photolady95 I'd like to see macro on a 645z. I've decided. Pentax SMC 50mm f2, 25mm extension tube and Raynox 150. Couple of macros as a possibility here so I think I'm settled - going for versatility. I have a Shiny (where worn), Brand New (to me) K85/1.8 just itching to be used so I'll be trying her out on her own and in combination with the Raynox and possibly the helicoid extension tube too. Quite excited now

04-28-2017, 08:09 PM - 1 Like	#34
StudentBoots Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 108	I'm jumping in with the 77. Leaving mid-May for a field school to Europe, so that should make things interesting.

04-29-2017, 05:51 AM	#35
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,796	Originally posted by StudentBoots I'm jumping in with the 77. Leaving mid-May for a field school to Europe, so that should make things interesting. Great lens for travel, IMO. Which countries? You can always post when you return.

04-29-2017, 06:38 AM - 1 Like	#36
StudentBoots Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 108	Originally posted by robgski Which countries? You can always post when you return. We're going to Paris, Bruges, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Copenhagen, and won't be back home until mid-June. Other gear I'm taking is my brother's (dngr here on the forums) M28/2.8 and Voigtlander Bessa with the 43 Special. I've been to Paris before, but was on my own and never really touched my Pentax stuff, should be good to return and go further with other people.

04-29-2017, 09:38 AM	#37
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by StudentBoots I'm jumping in with the 77. Leaving mid-May for a field school to Europe, so that should make things interesting. Sounds like fun! I'm intrigued by the 77, and am looking forward to photos. It's on my long-term "acquire" list.

04-30-2017, 05:03 AM - 2 Likes	#38
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	I'm in. Since I went with the Zenitar fisheye for April, I want something different for May. You can say that ANY lens is different from a fisheye, and that is true. Several people mentioned 50mm lenses and I have an A 50 f/1.7 that has been pretty lonely, but I think I'll go with the DFA 100mm macro. After the ultra ultra wide of a fisheye I want to use something with a bit of reach. NaCl(moderately long AND close, that should give me enough variety)H2O

04-30-2017, 05:27 AM	#39
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by NaClH2O I'm in. Since I went with the Zenitar fisheye for April, I want something different for May. You can say that ANY lens is different from a fisheye, and that is true. Several people mentioned 50mm lenses and I have an A 50 f/1.7 that has been pretty lonely, but I think I'll go with the DFA 100mm macro. After the ultra ultra wide of a fisheye I want to use something with a bit of reach. NaCl(moderately long AND close, that should give me enough variety)H2O Be prepared to use Quick Shift and manual focus a lot. This is a lens that for some reason causes the AF not to lock very well (even on a K-1!!), and its absurdly long travel at the short-range end of the scale means that hunting for focus is a prolonged and noisy experience. Any revised (e.g. HD) version badly needs a focus limiter.

04-30-2017, 06:55 AM	#40
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by NaClH2O I'm in. Since I went with the Zenitar fisheye for April, I want something different for May. You can say that ANY lens is different from a fisheye, and that is true. Several people mentioned 50mm lenses and I have an A 50 f/1.7 that has been pretty lonely, but I think I'll go with the DFA 100mm macro. After the ultra ultra wide of a fisheye I want to use something with a bit of reach. NaCl(moderately long AND close, that should give me enough variety)H2O While my experience wasn't as wide with the Zenitar (on the K3), I'm also looking to go telephoto. I'm planning on going for a 135mm lens next month.

04-30-2017, 03:38 PM - 1 Like	#42
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	I have at times been tempted to grab my also-ran 400mm f/6.3 preset and use that for a month, but I fear that would be foolishly rushing in where angels fear to tread, and it would demand a month of good weather and late sunsets because the MFD is approximately the width of my house (no macro shots with that one!). Also, either the lens is either effectively negatively coated (i.e. flarey as hell whatever the light) or it has a haze problem. I should post a couple of shots sometime and see what people think.

04-30-2017, 04:45 PM	#43
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Originally posted by pathdoc Be prepared to use Quick Shift and manual focus a lot. This is a lens that for some reason causes the AF not to lock very well (even on a K-1!!), and its absurdly long travel at the short-range end of the scale means that hunting for focus is a prolonged and noisy experience. Any revised (e.g. HD) version badly needs a focus limiter. I've shot with it a lot on the K-3 so I am familiar with that. Especially for macro work. But then again, I mostly shoot macros manually focused anyway. My K-3 had a split focus ring focus screen, it will be interesting to see how the K-1's focus tech compares. NaCl(I even did a Single In month with it a while ago)H2O

04-30-2017, 05:37 PM	#44
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by NaClH2O I've shot with it a lot on the K-3 so I am familiar with that. Especially for macro work. But then again, I mostly shoot macros manually focused anyway. My K-3 had a split focus ring focus screen, it will be interesting to see how the K-1's focus tech compares. NaCl(I even did a Single In month with it a while ago)H2O No problem. Having literally just finished a month with it myself, I felt it my duty to warn you.

04-30-2017, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#45
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	I am torn about May. I would love to do another month but I already know I will not make it everyday. I am interested in using lenses I do not use much to see why they are not being used. I recently picked up a Sigma 12-24 for the K-1. This was originally going to be my April lens but I decided to go with the fisheye. I also picked up a DA55 1.4 which I seem to be struggling with. I do not think the autofocus is working properly but I waited past the 14 day KEH policy. One lens that does not get enough use is the DA50-135 and I have never quite figured out why. Oh the decisions. Well tomorrow is the first so I better sleep on it.