Game Single In - October, 2018

**ThorSanchez** · 10-01-2018, 04:20 PM - **2 Likes**

I've never done this before, but I'm in with my Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9. I think it was $16 from eBay including shipping about six years ago.

Sandy Hancock · 10-01-2018, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by robbiec

I have Love, Hate, Hate relationship with this particular lens. I know its good, has nice bokeh, exceptional rendering, can be reasonably sharp, expensive, stupidly unbalanced. This month is as much about me trying to figure out what the magic of the 31 is, as I don't get it.

BLASPHEMY!!! Persecute, kill the heretic

(apologies to Monty Python)

Seriously though, I'd be very surprised if you can spend a month and not find some love for it.

**robbiec** · 10-01-2018, 04:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

BLASPHEMY!!! Persecute, kill the heretic

(apologies to Monty Python)

Seriously though, I'd be very surprised if you can spend a month and not find some love for it.

Completely guilty as charged. For my sins I will attempt to spend a month with it without ignoring it.

**Minimonster** · 10-02-2018, 12:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

I've never done this before, but I'm in with my Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9. I think it was $16 from eBay including shipping about six years ago.

Welcome! You can't beat a nice cheap lens in my opinion. As long as it's sharp, easy to use and has nice colours...

repaap · 10-02-2018, 01:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robbiec

K-1 & 31, last min decision. Safety shot just taken and uploaded to Flickr..
BTW I have Love, Hate, Hate relationship with this particular lens. I know its good, has nice bokeh, exceptional rendering, can be reasonably sharp, expensive, stupidly unbalanced and a lot of people on here either have one or would love to have one but but I just don't get it at times and will leave it in the bag while its sister the 43 and 77 get pulled out to play more often. This month is as much about me trying to figure out what the magic of the 31 is, as I don't get it.

I'm being one of would like to have in my bag guys. So looking forward to this. I'm often looking at my FA 35 and thinkin how much better it could be...

**robgski** · 10-02-2018, 02:45 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome Thor! I am sure you'll enjoy the experience, and I look forward to your photos.

The FA-77mm, how did I go so long without using it? I was in the backyard, and out for a walk in a park, and I'm having a hard time choosing just one shot for SIC. Only the first day, and I am convinced I have a month of safeties

**UncleVanya** · 10-02-2018, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by repaap

I'm being one of would like to have in my bag guys. So looking forward to this. I'm often looking at my FA 35 and thinkin how much better it could be...

I own both. The FA 35 is no slouch. Don't beat yourself up too much worrying over what could be.

repaap · 10-02-2018, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I own both. The FA 35 is no slouch. Don't beat yourself up too much worrying over what could be.

Deep inside I know that. But you know..let’s see when that new DFA 35 comes up. But for size and money FA35 is hard to not to like.

**UncleVanya** · 10-02-2018, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by repaap

Deep inside I know that. But you know..let’s see when that new DFA 35 comes up. But for size and money FA35 is hard to not to like.

Total agreement.

**babywriter** · 10-02-2018, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

I've never done this before, but I'm in with my Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9. I think it was $16 from eBay including shipping about six years ago.

Welcome! Glad to have you!

---------- Post added 10-02-18 at 09:56 AM ----------

Originally posted by southlander

Hello all. After a long break from Single In, time for a comeback.

Welcome back!

**pepperberry farm** · 10-02-2018, 11:33 PM

looking for opinions/experience/hyperbole, etc...

I'm currently shopping for a good used camera body for use as an M42-only body - I've narrowed it down to either a K-5 II S or a K-3, because I like the pro- style body and features, plus it would use the same battery as my current bodies... but am thinking that a K-01 may be an option also...

and just to self-limit the ensuing discussion, I'm not looking at anything newer than a K-3, primarily because of it's intended use and budget...

Sandy Hancock · 10-03-2018, 01:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

looking for opinions/experience/hyperbole, etc...

I'm currently shopping for a good used camera body for use as an M42-only body - I've narrowed it down to either a K-5 II S or a K-3, because I like the pro- style body and features, plus it would use the same battery as my current bodies... but am thinking that a K-01 may be an option also...

and just to self-limit the ensuing discussion, I'm not looking at anything newer than a K-3, primarily because of it's intended use and budget...

The K-5 series does not have focus peaking. That would be a deal-breaker for me.
I reckon the K-01 would be perfect. I really enjoyed mine.

pathdoc · 10-03-2018, 04:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I'm currently shopping for a good used camera body for use as an M42-only body

My go-to body for M42 lenses is my *istDS; I feel the rendering of the CCD sensor is more appropriate to the lenses, especially in the OOF areas. Not having to power an AF drive or manipulate aperture lengthens battery life somewhat, and rechargeable AA's are not logistically hard to manage.

However, I note your desire for focus peaking. Do any of the bodies with focus peaking suffer the aperture block failure? You might find a bargain there.

D1N0 · 10-03-2018, 04:52 AM - **1 Like**

You could try for a K-30/50/s2 with aperture block failure. They have focus peaking and would probably be pretty cheap. Since the camera doesn't need the aperture block with m42 lenses it really doesn't matter.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-03-2018, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

My go-to body for M42 lenses is my *istDS; I feel the rendering of the CCD sensor is more appropriate to the lenses, especially in the OOF areas. Not having to power an AF drive or manipulate aperture lengthens battery life somewhat, and rechargeable AA's are not logistically hard to manage.

However, I note your desire for focus peaking. Do any of the bodies with focus peaking suffer the aperture block failure? You might find a bargain there.

Originally posted by D1N0

You could try for a K-30/50/s2 with aperture block failure. They have focus peaking and would probably be pretty cheap. Since the camera doesn't need the aperture block with m42 lenses it really doesn't matter.

I thought of the K-50/K-S2 and didn't worry about the aperture block issue, but the second set of batteries, etc is a pain I'm not looking to repeat - I shot with a K-50 for awhile as the second body to my K-3 and maintaining a second set of batteries is just inconvenient...

yeah, I know, it's a minor inconvenience, but I'm wanting to make the M42 experience as seamless as possible...

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10-01-2018, 04:20 PM - 2 Likes	#61
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,807	I've never done this before, but I'm in with my Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9. I think it was $16 from eBay including shipping about six years ago.

10-01-2018, 04:30 PM	#62
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by robbiec I have Love, Hate, Hate relationship with this particular lens. I know its good, has nice bokeh, exceptional rendering, can be reasonably sharp, expensive, stupidly unbalanced. This month is as much about me trying to figure out what the magic of the 31 is, as I don't get it. BLASPHEMY!!! Persecute, kill the heretic (apologies to Monty Python) Seriously though, I'd be very surprised if you can spend a month and not find some love for it.

10-01-2018, 04:34 PM - 1 Like	#63
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock BLASPHEMY!!! Persecute, kill the heretic (apologies to Monty Python) Seriously though, I'd be very surprised if you can spend a month and not find some love for it. Completely guilty as charged. For my sins I will attempt to spend a month with it without ignoring it.

10-02-2018, 12:25 AM - 1 Like	#64
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by ThorSanchez I've never done this before, but I'm in with my Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9. I think it was $16 from eBay including shipping about six years ago. Welcome! You can't beat a nice cheap lens in my opinion. As long as it's sharp, easy to use and has nice colours...

10-02-2018, 01:13 AM - 1 Like	#65
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by robbiec K-1 & 31, last min decision. Safety shot just taken and uploaded to Flickr.. BTW I have Love, Hate, Hate relationship with this particular lens. I know its good, has nice bokeh, exceptional rendering, can be reasonably sharp, expensive, stupidly unbalanced and a lot of people on here either have one or would love to have one but but I just don't get it at times and will leave it in the bag while its sister the 43 and 77 get pulled out to play more often. This month is as much about me trying to figure out what the magic of the 31 is, as I don't get it. I'm being one of would like to have in my bag guys. So looking forward to this. I'm often looking at my FA 35 and thinkin how much better it could be...

10-02-2018, 02:45 AM - 1 Like	#66
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Welcome Thor! I am sure you'll enjoy the experience, and I look forward to your photos. The FA-77mm, how did I go so long without using it? I was in the backyard, and out for a walk in a park, and I'm having a hard time choosing just one shot for SIC. Only the first day, and I am convinced I have a month of safeties

10-02-2018, 05:53 AM	#67
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,446	Originally posted by repaap I'm being one of would like to have in my bag guys. So looking forward to this. I'm often looking at my FA 35 and thinkin how much better it could be... I own both. The FA 35 is no slouch. Don't beat yourself up too much worrying over what could be.

10-02-2018, 07:27 AM	#68
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by UncleVanya I own both. The FA 35 is no slouch. Don't beat yourself up too much worrying over what could be. Deep inside I know that. But you know..let’s see when that new DFA 35 comes up. But for size and money FA35 is hard to not to like.

10-02-2018, 07:44 AM	#69
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,446	Originally posted by repaap Deep inside I know that. But you know..let’s see when that new DFA 35 comes up. But for size and money FA35 is hard to not to like. Total agreement.

10-02-2018, 09:55 AM	#70
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by ThorSanchez I've never done this before, but I'm in with my Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9. I think it was $16 from eBay including shipping about six years ago. Welcome! Glad to have you! ---------- Post added 10-02-18 at 09:56 AM ---------- Originally posted by southlander Hello all. After a long break from Single In, time for a comeback. Welcome back!

10-02-2018, 11:33 PM	#71
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	looking for opinions/experience/hyperbole, etc... I'm currently shopping for a good used camera body for use as an M42-only body - I've narrowed it down to either a K-5 II S or a K-3, because I like the pro- style body and features, plus it would use the same battery as my current bodies... but am thinking that a K-01 may be an option also... and just to self-limit the ensuing discussion, I'm not looking at anything newer than a K-3, primarily because of it's intended use and budget...

10-03-2018, 01:07 AM - 1 Like	#72
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by pepperberry farm looking for opinions/experience/hyperbole, etc... I'm currently shopping for a good used camera body for use as an M42-only body - I've narrowed it down to either a K-5 II S or a K-3, because I like the pro- style body and features, plus it would use the same battery as my current bodies... but am thinking that a K-01 may be an option also... and just to self-limit the ensuing discussion, I'm not looking at anything newer than a K-3, primarily because of it's intended use and budget... The K-5 series does not have focus peaking. That would be a deal-breaker for me. I reckon the K-01 would be perfect. I really enjoyed mine.

10-03-2018, 04:45 AM - 1 Like	#73
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I'm currently shopping for a good used camera body for use as an M42-only body My go-to body for M42 lenses is my *istDS; I feel the rendering of the CCD sensor is more appropriate to the lenses, especially in the OOF areas. Not having to power an AF drive or manipulate aperture lengthens battery life somewhat, and rechargeable AA's are not logistically hard to manage. However, I note your desire for focus peaking. Do any of the bodies with focus peaking suffer the aperture block failure? You might find a bargain there.

10-03-2018, 04:52 AM - 1 Like	#74
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	You could try for a K-30/50/s2 with aperture block failure. They have focus peaking and would probably be pretty cheap. Since the camera doesn't need the aperture block with m42 lenses it really doesn't matter.

10-03-2018, 05:12 AM	#75
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by pathdoc My go-to body for M42 lenses is my *istDS; I feel the rendering of the CCD sensor is more appropriate to the lenses, especially in the OOF areas. Not having to power an AF drive or manipulate aperture lengthens battery life somewhat, and rechargeable AA's are not logistically hard to manage. However, I note your desire for focus peaking. Do any of the bodies with focus peaking suffer the aperture block failure? You might find a bargain there. Originally posted by D1N0 You could try for a K-30/50/s2 with aperture block failure. They have focus peaking and would probably be pretty cheap. Since the camera doesn't need the aperture block with m42 lenses it really doesn't matter. I thought of the K-50/K-S2 and didn't worry about the aperture block issue, but the second set of batteries, etc is a pain I'm not looking to repeat - I shot with a K-50 for awhile as the second body to my K-3 and maintaining a second set of batteries is just inconvenient... yeah, I know, it's a minor inconvenience, but I'm wanting to make the M42 experience as seamless as possible...