Game Single in December 2019

**Minimonster** · 12-21-2019, 11:38 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

35mm f2.8 Macro Limited - find a good used copy, either SMC or HD....

I've just bought an M 35/2.8 which I hope will arrive in time for January. Not macro or limited but I'm hoping it will be fun. Also, it was much cheaper.

**Cerebum** · 12-22-2019, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by Minimonster

I've just bought an M 35/2.8 which I hope will arrive in time for January. Not macro or limited but I'm hoping it will be fun. Also, it was much cheaper.

If it is the same configuration as the takumar it is a wonderful lens. Are you single-in-ing with it? It would really sing on your KP. 35mm is my favourite apsc lens

Benz3ne · 12-22-2019, 05:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

My KP and 35mm limited was pretty much all I used on a trip to Cadiz. The lens is stellar. I used it in the single in for October

lovely lens. I have the smc and it only cost just over £200

I’ve had a good look through your Oct single in pictures and they are stunning!
Great price too, I’ll start putting some money aside I think!

**robgski** · 12-22-2019, 07:20 AM - **3 Likes**

On my way home, I passed near the Great Falls National Park, so I stopped and took a short hike with the SIC lens of the month, very happy withte results and I will do some catch-up posting. Afterwards, I stopped at Ace Photo in Virginia and going through the used lenses came across three copies of a Pentax F 100-300mm. One of the lenses featured a "Power Zoom" option that was interesting, but more motors, more chance of failure, so I stuck with the manual zoom, 0% zoom creep! I purchased the sharpest of the three for US $60 . There was also a Vivitar 2x TeleConverter in the cabinet with a mismarked price and the owner gave it to me for free! The store carries the GR III, and I checked it out. So much goodness is a small form, I think I have another camera to save my $$$ for now.

**W412ren** · 12-22-2019, 01:55 PM - **1 Like**

Back home from London now, posted weekend images, forgot selfie theme so I owe you one

Will catch up with comments soonest

**Minimonster** · 12-22-2019, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

If it is the same configuration as the takumar it is a wonderful lens. Are you single-in-ing with it? It would really sing on your KP. 35mm is my favourite apsc lens

I'm thinking about singling with it next month if it turns out to be ok when it arrives. Tbh, I've never got on with the Tak 35.

**Cerebum** · 12-23-2019, 12:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

I’ve had a good look through your Oct single in pictures and they are stunning!
Great price too, I’ll start putting some money aside I think!

Oooh, thanks

its a lovely lens. The consensus is that the 31mm fa is even better, but its also twice the price and doesn't do macro. I love the 35mm

**iheiramo** · 12-23-2019, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by Minimonster

I'm thinking about singling with it next month if it turns out to be ok when it arrives. Tbh, I've never got on with the Tak 35.

M35/2.8 is a good lens. I used it in SIC to finish my APSC and open my FF round last spring. Works great on both formats, thought I preferred FF user experience.

Still I'm selling mine, as I also have M35/2 and really have no need for both in real life.

**Minimonster** · 12-23-2019, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by iheiramo

M35/2.8 is a good lens. I used it in SIC to finish my APSC and open my FF round last spring. Works great on both formats, thought I preferred FF user experience.

Still I'm selling mine, as I also have M35/2 and really have no need for both in real life.

I remember you using it and that was one of my reasons for wanting to give it a try when I saw one going cheap. I'm calling it a Christmas present to myself.

**Cerebum** · 12-23-2019, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by Minimonster

I'm thinking about singling with it next month if it turns out to be ok when it arrives. Tbh, I've never got on with the Tak 35.

I have two, the tiny Auto Tak from 1959 and a later version. The later one (mid 70s) is a peach

**pepperberry farm** · 12-23-2019, 03:52 AM

sounds like January may be a month for 35mm lenses?

Super Takumar 35/2

SMC 35/2

CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4

spoiled for choices....

**iheiramo** · 12-23-2019, 07:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

sounds like January may be a month for 35mm lenses?

Can't participate. I have next 35 scheduled for June. January with M150.

**Cerebum** · 12-23-2019, 10:03 AM - **1 Like**

I am planning to come over all fishy with the 10-17mm

**robgski** · 12-23-2019, 11:17 AM

I have a 28mm Manual lens, and my well-loved 40mm XS, and at least two 50mm, lenses, I just haven't felt the need to get a 31mm or a 35mm.

In all likelihood, I'll be using the used 100-300mm I just picked up for next SIC

Tsuken · 12-23-2019, 12:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

sounds like January may be a month for 35mm lenses?

Super Takumar 35/2

SMC 35/2

CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4

spoiled for choices....

I should be sticking with the Plastic for January - on a different camera if all according to plan #crossesfingers #findouttomorrow

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12-21-2019, 11:38 AM - 3 Likes	#151
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by pepperberry farm 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited - find a good used copy, either SMC or HD.... I've just bought an M 35/2.8 which I hope will arrive in time for January. Not macro or limited but I'm hoping it will be fun. Also, it was much cheaper.

12-22-2019, 02:05 AM	#152
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by Minimonster I've just bought an M 35/2.8 which I hope will arrive in time for January. Not macro or limited but I'm hoping it will be fun. Also, it was much cheaper. If it is the same configuration as the takumar it is a wonderful lens. Are you single-in-ing with it? It would really sing on your KP. 35mm is my favourite apsc lens

12-22-2019, 05:04 AM - 1 Like	#153
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by Cerebum My KP and 35mm limited was pretty much all I used on a trip to Cadiz. The lens is stellar. I used it in the single in for October lovely lens. I have the smc and it only cost just over £200 I’ve had a good look through your Oct single in pictures and they are stunning! Great price too, I’ll start putting some money aside I think!

12-22-2019, 07:20 AM - 3 Likes	#154
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	On my way home, I passed near the Great Falls National Park, so I stopped and took a short hike with the SIC lens of the month, very happy withte results and I will do some catch-up posting. Afterwards, I stopped at Ace Photo in Virginia and going through the used lenses came across three copies of a Pentax F 100-300mm. One of the lenses featured a "Power Zoom" option that was interesting, but more motors, more chance of failure, so I stuck with the manual zoom, 0% zoom creep! I purchased the sharpest of the three for US $60 . There was also a Vivitar 2x TeleConverter in the cabinet with a mismarked price and the owner gave it to me for free! The store carries the GR III, and I checked it out. So much goodness is a small form, I think I have another camera to save my $$$ for now.

12-22-2019, 01:55 PM - 1 Like	#155
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Back home from London now, posted weekend images, forgot selfie theme so I owe you one Will catch up with comments soonest

12-22-2019, 04:18 PM	#156
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by Cerebum If it is the same configuration as the takumar it is a wonderful lens. Are you single-in-ing with it? It would really sing on your KP. 35mm is my favourite apsc lens I'm thinking about singling with it next month if it turns out to be ok when it arrives. Tbh, I've never got on with the Tak 35.

12-23-2019, 12:46 AM - 1 Like	#157
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by Benz3ne I’ve had a good look through your Oct single in pictures and they are stunning! Great price too, I’ll start putting some money aside I think! Oooh, thanks its a lovely lens. The consensus is that the 31mm fa is even better, but its also twice the price and doesn't do macro. I love the 35mm

12-23-2019, 12:49 AM	#158
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by Minimonster I'm thinking about singling with it next month if it turns out to be ok when it arrives. Tbh, I've never got on with the Tak 35. M35/2.8 is a good lens. I used it in SIC to finish my APSC and open my FF round last spring. Works great on both formats, thought I preferred FF user experience. Still I'm selling mine, as I also have M35/2 and really have no need for both in real life.

12-23-2019, 01:20 AM	#159
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by iheiramo M35/2.8 is a good lens. I used it in SIC to finish my APSC and open my FF round last spring. Works great on both formats, thought I preferred FF user experience. Still I'm selling mine, as I also have M35/2 and really have no need for both in real life. I remember you using it and that was one of my reasons for wanting to give it a try when I saw one going cheap. I'm calling it a Christmas present to myself.

12-23-2019, 03:14 AM	#160
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by Minimonster I'm thinking about singling with it next month if it turns out to be ok when it arrives. Tbh, I've never got on with the Tak 35. I have two, the tiny Auto Tak from 1959 and a later version. The later one (mid 70s) is a peach

12-23-2019, 03:52 AM	#161
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	sounds like January may be a month for 35mm lenses? Super Takumar 35/2 SMC 35/2 CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4 spoiled for choices....

12-23-2019, 07:33 AM - 1 Like	#162
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by pepperberry farm sounds like January may be a month for 35mm lenses? Can't participate. I have next 35 scheduled for June. January with M150.

12-23-2019, 10:03 AM - 1 Like	#163
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	I am planning to come over all fishy with the 10-17mm

12-23-2019, 11:17 AM	#164
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	I have a 28mm Manual lens, and my well-loved 40mm XS, and at least two 50mm, lenses, I just haven't felt the need to get a 31mm or a 35mm. In all likelihood, I'll be using the used 100-300mm I just picked up for next SIC

12-23-2019, 12:23 PM - 2 Likes	#165
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by pepperberry farm sounds like January may be a month for 35mm lenses? Super Takumar 35/2 SMC 35/2 CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4 spoiled for choices.... I should be sticking with the Plastic for January - on a different camera if all according to plan #crossesfingers #findouttomorrow