Game Single in October 2017

Topsy · 10-01-2017, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

I still don't know what I'm going to use..

Seeing so many 50s I might take my Cosinon 50/1.8 which is pretty soft and fun at times, but I don't think I'll be in yet.. I'm taking a few days off

Kozlok · 10-01-2017, 07:59 PM - **2 Likes**

OK, I'm going to try to be in. I will be travelling quite a lot in October; so many weeks may be jpeg OOC from me. I've had the FA31 for a few months and haven't warmed up to it. Going to try a month with it and see if we can't hit it off. Her 43mm sister was an instant hit with me, and still seems my favorite of the 3. Though the 77 is clearly better, on crop, the 43 is more useful. The 31 should be also very useful, so we'll see if she can steal my heart.

**Jim P** · 10-01-2017, 08:51 PM - **2 Likes**

A work deadline on September 30 put a crimp in my posting the last week. Data submitted at 11:59 pm last night, so hopefully I'll be able to post a bit more regularly once I recover from the last week. I picked up an old lens, but new in the box, a couple of months ago, Quantaray MC Auto Zoom 70-210mm F4.0-5.6 Macro. It is an A lens so that should be fun. It was very inexpensive and certainly not a quality lens so we'll see if I can find its sweet spot. After shooting the DA 70 Limited in September, it will be a challenge to use.

Originally posted by chuck_c

Just joined the group and will be doing my first "Single in...". Hope I can keep up. Just took delivery on a Macro-Takumar Preset 50mm f4, so I guess this will be a good way to get familiar with it.

Welcome! This group really is a great way to get familiar with a lens. I look forward to seeing how your new old lens works for you.

**robbiec** · 10-01-2017, 11:20 PM - **5 Likes**

Well hot damn! Have been explored! Near enough first shot in anger with the Macro 50. Maybe I should tell Jen that Flickr seems to like my "abstract cr@p"

nono · 10-02-2017, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by chuck_c

Just joined the group and will be doing my first "Single in...". Hope I can keep up. Just took delivery on a Macro-Takumar Preset 50mm f4, so I guess this will be a good way to get familiar with it.

Welcome! You never can have too many 50s. :-p

**pepperberry farm** · 10-03-2017, 03:07 AM - **3 Likes**

my "separating the whey" shot from the 1st hit explore....

photolady95 · 10-03-2017, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

my "separating the whey" shot from the 1st hit explore....

Congrats!!

**pepperberry farm** · 10-03-2017, 06:08 AM

thank you...

**chuck_c** · 10-03-2017, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

my "separating the whey" shot from the 1st hit explore....

Nice!!! Congratulations!

**pepperberry farm** · 10-03-2017, 10:05 AM

thank you...

**robbiec** · 10-03-2017, 03:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Listen to Jen (if you value your life); I want to see Hazel too!

As requested

Hazel

Running late with today's comments and it will soon be tomorrow. Work interfering with photography, in the office 17hrs yesterday so took a couple on the way home at 2am

**chuck_c** · 10-03-2017, 06:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jim P

Welcome! This group really is a great way to get familiar with a lens. I look forward to seeing how your new old lens works for you.

Thank you Jim P. I have kind of stagnated lately, photographically speaking, and am leaning on this commitment to push me back into the groove.

**iheiramo** · 10-04-2017, 03:50 AM - **2 Likes**

As I suspected my M35/2 didn't focus to infinity and CIF agreed with me by refusing to acknowledge the distant objects before I adjusted the focus ring. Now it's set, everything works properly and I'm ready for landscapes. All I need is weather to co-operate.

severalsnakes · 10-05-2017, 04:29 AM - **4 Likes**

The "flat" version of my new book release photo made it to Explore! ^_^

Had a "mandatory fun" activity for work last night, so I'll be playing catch up this evening. (It was fun, though!)

**iheiramo** · 10-05-2017, 10:31 AM

Inspected yesterdays focusing problems today. Tested m35 and m50 on both of my cameras. Apparently CIF in K5 is not as accurate as it is in K30. I've already earlier noticed that it's less sensitive in low light, but didn't expect accuracy issues as k30 is always accurate when CIF is able to lock on target and all miss focused shot are due to me pointing in wrong spot. Good to know. I will relay less on CIF in future with k5 and try to do sports and portraits with k30.

10-01-2017, 08:51 PM - 2 Likes	#33
Jim P Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California, 93004 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 196	Cheap zoom this month and a welcome... A work deadline on September 30 put a crimp in my posting the last week. Data submitted at 11:59 pm last night, so hopefully I'll be able to post a bit more regularly once I recover from the last week. I picked up an old lens, but new in the box, a couple of months ago, Quantaray MC Auto Zoom 70-210mm F4.0-5.6 Macro. It is an A lens so that should be fun. It was very inexpensive and certainly not a quality lens so we'll see if I can find its sweet spot. After shooting the DA 70 Limited in September, it will be a challenge to use. Originally posted by chuck_c Just joined the group and will be doing my first "Single in...". Hope I can keep up. Just took delivery on a Macro-Takumar Preset 50mm f4, so I guess this will be a good way to get familiar with it. Welcome! This group really is a great way to get familiar with a lens. I look forward to seeing how your new old lens works for you.

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10-01-2017, 06:49 PM - 1 Like	#31
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	I still don't know what I'm going to use.. Seeing so many 50s I might take my Cosinon 50/1.8 which is pretty soft and fun at times, but I don't think I'll be in yet.. I'm taking a few days off

10-01-2017, 07:59 PM - 2 Likes	#32
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	OK, I'm going to try to be in. I will be travelling quite a lot in October; so many weeks may be jpeg OOC from me. I've had the FA31 for a few months and haven't warmed up to it. Going to try a month with it and see if we can't hit it off. Her 43mm sister was an instant hit with me, and still seems my favorite of the 3. Though the 77 is clearly better, on crop, the 43 is more useful. The 31 should be also very useful, so we'll see if she can steal my heart.

10-01-2017, 11:20 PM - 5 Likes	#34
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Well hot damn! Have been explored! Near enough first shot in anger with the Macro 50. Maybe I should tell Jen that Flickr seems to like my "abstract cr@p"

10-02-2017, 07:25 AM	#35
nono Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 248	Originally posted by chuck_c Just joined the group and will be doing my first "Single in...". Hope I can keep up. Just took delivery on a Macro-Takumar Preset 50mm f4, so I guess this will be a good way to get familiar with it. Welcome! You never can have too many 50s. :-p

10-03-2017, 03:07 AM - 3 Likes	#36
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	my "separating the whey" shot from the 1st hit explore....

10-03-2017, 06:04 AM	#37
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by pepperberry farm my "separating the whey" shot from the 1st hit explore.... Congrats!!

10-03-2017, 06:08 AM	#38
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	thank you...

10-03-2017, 09:57 AM	#39
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Originally posted by pepperberry farm my "separating the whey" shot from the 1st hit explore.... Nice!!! Congratulations!

10-03-2017, 10:05 AM	#40
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	thank you...

10-03-2017, 03:31 PM - 1 Like	#41
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Listen to Jen (if you value your life); I want to see Hazel too! As requested Hazel Running late with today's comments and it will soon be tomorrow. Work interfering with photography, in the office 17hrs yesterday so took a couple on the way home at 2am

10-03-2017, 06:54 PM - 1 Like	#42
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Originally posted by Jim P Welcome! This group really is a great way to get familiar with a lens. I look forward to seeing how your new old lens works for you. Thank you Jim P. I have kind of stagnated lately, photographically speaking, and am leaning on this commitment to push me back into the groove.

10-04-2017, 03:50 AM - 2 Likes	#43
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,180	As I suspected my M35/2 didn't focus to infinity and CIF agreed with me by refusing to acknowledge the distant objects before I adjusted the focus ring. Now it's set, everything works properly and I'm ready for landscapes. All I need is weather to co-operate.

10-05-2017, 04:29 AM - 4 Likes	#44
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	The "flat" version of my new book release photo made it to Explore! ^_^ Had a "mandatory fun" activity for work last night, so I'll be playing catch up this evening. (It was fun, though!)

10-05-2017, 10:31 AM	#45
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,180	Inspected yesterdays focusing problems today. Tested m35 and m50 on both of my cameras. Apparently CIF in K5 is not as accurate as it is in K30. I've already earlier noticed that it's less sensitive in low light, but didn't expect accuracy issues as k30 is always accurate when CIF is able to lock on target and all miss focused shot are due to me pointing in wrong spot. Good to know. I will relay less on CIF in future with k5 and try to do sports and portraits with k30.

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