Game Single In - February 2019

**Minimonster** · 01-29-2019, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

A pristine Auto-Takumar 55 1:2.2 arrived today. Only a few years older than me but in much better shape. Not done a prime for a couple of months so it might be this. It has 10 blades and the bokeh is meant to be fun.

**jackassp** · 01-29-2019, 02:11 PM - **4 Likes**

This looks like fun. Count me in.

Sandy Hancock · 01-29-2019, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by jackassp

This looks like fun. Count me in.

Welcome back! How long has it been?

**jackassp** · 01-29-2019, 11:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Welcome back! How long has it been?

Too long.

photolady95 · 01-30-2019, 12:44 AM - **4 Likes**

I might have to rethink my earlier decision, now with Rense and Jack coming back. These old guys need an old gal to keep em in line, eh? LOL

I've a few newly bought lenses I can test out I haven't played with yet. I'll let you know come the first.

D1N0 · 01-30-2019, 03:22 AM - **1 Like**

Still no decision. Another impulsive buy coming in to day. Maybe that one. (It was very cheap, seller said it had fungus, but I could see none in the pics. We'll see how bad it is).

**babywriter** · 01-30-2019, 10:43 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Minimonster

A pristine Auto-Takumar 55 1:2.2 arrived today. Only a few years older than me but in much better shape. Not done a prime for a couple of months so it might be this. It has 10 blades and the bokeh is meant to be fun.

Sweet!

Also, I'm definitely going with the Jupiter-37A (135mm f/3.5). It's a "Winter Olympics" commemorative in very good condition. I've had it out for the past few days, taking winter landscapes, and this thing ROCKS.

garywakeling · 01-31-2019, 05:01 AM - **3 Likes**

Nice to see some people getting back into the swing of SIC, after a month of fisheyes I am hanging for something at the other end , I have an M 135mm that I was tempted to try but the moon is in my targets this month so I think something a little longer is required, the SMC F 300mm f4.5 should fit the bill nicely. The ability to pop it on the Pentax Q with the K adapter should have the local birds nervous for their privacy if all goes to plan. I have had this lens from new and used to use it as a motorsport lens where I was able to get the whole car in the photo at the track near where I lived, lately it hasn't been getting the attention it deserved so SIC for February it is.
I hope Photolady can spark up and get her eye in again

photolady95 · 01-31-2019, 09:07 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by garywakeling

I hope Photolady can spark up and get her eye in again

I'm going to try Gary. We're supposed to have warmer weather the second week into February, and I'm seeing my new doctor this month sometime, maybe he can figure out why everything I eat doesn't taste good and why I can't gain weight and why I have no energy.

D1N0 · 01-31-2019, 12:10 PM - **1 Like**

Well the lens that came in today doesn't only have fungus (which I knew about beforehand) But also a sticky aperture (which I didn't know about). I've found a long and elaborate disassembly manual, but I don't think I'll have time and patience to have a functional lens tomorrow. So No Kiron 28-85 F2.8-3.8 for February. I haven't shot with the Chinon 50mm F1.4 in K-mount yet. So I think I will use that one.

**Iris** · 01-31-2019, 01:04 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Rense

Seriously considering joining again, after a long time. Have to think about a lens though.... Probably an old Soviet one, but not decided yet....

Hmmm, if you join, I should consider joining as well. It had been more than two years ago, and I hardly took any pictures last year.

**Rense** · 01-31-2019, 01:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by photolady95

I might have to rethink my earlier decision, now with Rense and Jack coming back. These old guys need an old gal to keep em in line, eh? LOL

I've a few newly bought lenses I can test out I haven't played with yet. I'll let you know come the first.

Thank you! Take it easy, but it would be great to have you in...

---------- Post added 01-31-19 at 09:12 PM ----------

Originally posted by jackassp

This looks like fun. Count me in.

Top!

---------- Post added 01-31-19 at 09:15 PM ----------

It feels like a reunion of old friends from a former life.....

**W412ren** · 01-31-2019, 01:36 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by photolady95

I've a few newly bought lenses I can test out I haven't played with yet. I'll let you know come the first.

Be nice to see your contributions again

Well I think I'm all prepped for the month; A135/2.8 on the K-1 it is.
To bail me out on difficult days I've got some filters to try out, a Raynox M150 to bolt on and the 1.7x AF adapter for some extra reach.
Some days as well I'll be comparing the lens to the F 70-210 just for curiosity.

Any other ideas welcome

**jackassp** · 01-31-2019, 03:19 PM

Wow, it's an explosion of talent!

photolady95 · 01-31-2019, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by jackassp

Wow, it's an explosion of talent!

Exactly!!

01-31-2019, 05:01 AM - 3 Likes	#23
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,756	Glad to see some returning SIC people Nice to see some people getting back into the swing of SIC, after a month of fisheyes I am hanging for something at the other end , I have an M 135mm that I was tempted to try but the moon is in my targets this month so I think something a little longer is required, the SMC F 300mm f4.5 should fit the bill nicely. The ability to pop it on the Pentax Q with the K adapter should have the local birds nervous for their privacy if all goes to plan. I have had this lens from new and used to use it as a motorsport lens where I was able to get the whole car in the photo at the track near where I lived, lately it hasn't been getting the attention it deserved so SIC for February it is. I hope Photolady can spark up and get her eye in again

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01-29-2019, 01:56 PM - 1 Like	#16
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	A pristine Auto-Takumar 55 1:2.2 arrived today. Only a few years older than me but in much better shape. Not done a prime for a couple of months so it might be this. It has 10 blades and the bokeh is meant to be fun.

01-29-2019, 02:11 PM - 4 Likes	#17
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	This looks like fun. Count me in.

01-29-2019, 02:25 PM	#18
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by jackassp This looks like fun. Count me in. Welcome back! How long has it been?

01-29-2019, 11:04 PM - 1 Like	#19
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Welcome back! How long has it been? Too long.

01-30-2019, 12:44 AM - 4 Likes	#20
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I might have to rethink my earlier decision, now with Rense and Jack coming back. These old guys need an old gal to keep em in line, eh? LOL I've a few newly bought lenses I can test out I haven't played with yet. I'll let you know come the first.

01-30-2019, 03:22 AM - 1 Like	#21
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Still no decision. Another impulsive buy coming in to day. Maybe that one. (It was very cheap, seller said it had fungus, but I could see none in the pics. We'll see how bad it is).

01-30-2019, 10:43 AM - 2 Likes	#22
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by Minimonster A pristine Auto-Takumar 55 1:2.2 arrived today. Only a few years older than me but in much better shape. Not done a prime for a couple of months so it might be this. It has 10 blades and the bokeh is meant to be fun. Sweet! Also, I'm definitely going with the Jupiter-37A (135mm f/3.5). It's a "Winter Olympics" commemorative in very good condition. I've had it out for the past few days, taking winter landscapes, and this thing ROCKS.

01-31-2019, 09:07 AM - 2 Likes	#24
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by garywakeling I hope Photolady can spark up and get her eye in again I'm going to try Gary. We're supposed to have warmer weather the second week into February, and I'm seeing my new doctor this month sometime, maybe he can figure out why everything I eat doesn't taste good and why I can't gain weight and why I have no energy.

01-31-2019, 12:10 PM - 1 Like	#25
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Well the lens that came in today doesn't only have fungus (which I knew about beforehand) But also a sticky aperture (which I didn't know about). I've found a long and elaborate disassembly manual, but I don't think I'll have time and patience to have a functional lens tomorrow. So No Kiron 28-85 F2.8-3.8 for February. I haven't shot with the Chinon 50mm F1.4 in K-mount yet. So I think I will use that one.

01-31-2019, 01:04 PM - 5 Likes	#26
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Rense Seriously considering joining again, after a long time. Have to think about a lens though.... Probably an old Soviet one, but not decided yet.... Hmmm, if you join, I should consider joining as well. It had been more than two years ago, and I hardly took any pictures last year.

01-31-2019, 01:11 PM - 2 Likes	#27
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by photolady95 I might have to rethink my earlier decision, now with Rense and Jack coming back. These old guys need an old gal to keep em in line, eh? LOL I've a few newly bought lenses I can test out I haven't played with yet. I'll let you know come the first. Thank you! Take it easy, but it would be great to have you in... ---------- Post added 01-31-19 at 09:12 PM ---------- Originally posted by jackassp This looks like fun. Count me in. Top! ---------- Post added 01-31-19 at 09:15 PM ---------- It feels like a reunion of old friends from a former life.....

01-31-2019, 01:36 PM - 3 Likes	#28
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by photolady95 I've a few newly bought lenses I can test out I haven't played with yet. I'll let you know come the first. Be nice to see your contributions again Well I think I'm all prepped for the month; A135/2.8 on the K-1 it is. To bail me out on difficult days I've got some filters to try out, a Raynox M150 to bolt on and the 1.7x AF adapter for some extra reach. Some days as well I'll be comparing the lens to the F 70-210 just for curiosity. Any other ideas welcome

01-31-2019, 03:19 PM	#29
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Wow, it's an explosion of talent!

01-31-2019, 04:09 PM	#30
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by jackassp Wow, it's an explosion of talent! Exactly!!

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