Game Single In August 2020

**robgski** · 08-02-2020, 07:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Minimonster

This was the M 50 temptation

Great lesser known lens, but there is a thread on PF devoted to it. I really appreciate my copy.

**Eric Auer** · 08-02-2020, 08:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by garywakeling

I still love the F series "star wars" design aesthetic , yes I know I have problems

Originally posted by Minimonster

I agree, they look pretty cool. But I might be biased as I have 4 of the F zooms and a couple of primes.

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

The F series has some really interesting lenses. I still have the 85 Soft, and in the past have owned the excellent 17~28/3.5-4.5 fisheye zoom and 28/2.8 pancake prime.

Their aesthetics are an acquired taste to be sure, but their qualities are undeniable.

If forced to only shoot F lenses for the rest of my life, I'd be pretty ok with that.

ppohja · 08-02-2020, 02:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Hi guys,
I noticed it's a way too long time since I was participating in this challenge.And then figured out that I didn't re-introduce myself here.

So, this new fancy 85mm DFA lens was available at my local shop (they actually had 2 copies on the shelf!); summer time office-wise gives more relaxations, so I decided to give this game another shot.

As the lens is a new one to the community, I will be using the explanation 'technical evaluation' when I'm struggling with the creative content. Ok?

Sandy Hancock · 08-02-2020, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by ppohja

I noticed it's a way too long time since I was participating in this challenge.And then figured out that I didn't re-introduce myself here.

Welcome back! My copy of the DFA*85 is still making its way to me, so I'll be watching your input (and Gary's) with great interest.

**Cerebum** · 08-02-2020, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Welcome back! My copy of the DFA*85 is still making its way to me, so I'll be watching your input (and Gary's) with great interest.

Based on Gary’s so far and ppohja’s portrait yesterday, I bet you are getting pretty eager lol. It does look to be incredible but as I am unlikely to hold one let alone own one in my lifetime, I will just have to enjoy it vicariously

D1N0 · 08-03-2020, 02:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by garywakeling

Ooh nice, I have that and will single with it eventually. Did you get the hood case and cap with it? I love the silver/black lens body

a handy link for you
Pentax Auto Takumar 35mm F2.3 Loose barrel Fix - PentaxForums.com

no hood and case but it came with both caps. I am now using a few step up rings for a hood (as I found it vignettes pretty fast when I adapt a wide angle hood to it)

Benz3ne · 08-03-2020, 03:07 AM - **1 Like**

Although I've found zero time to upload my photos for the SIC so far, I'm actually going with the SMC-M 35mm f/2.8. Using the Takumar 35mm f/3.5 really opened my eyes to the world of semi-wide lenses such as these.

garywakeling · 08-04-2020, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

no hood and case but it came with both caps. I am now using a few step up rings for a hood (as I found it vignettes pretty fast when I adapt a wide angle hood to it)

I have ordered one of these in 62mm which according to one of the reviews on PentaxForums for the lens works well Nikon HN-22 Lens Hood
It feels odd ordering Nikon items, but if it works well I will let you know

**pepperberry farm** · 08-04-2020, 03:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by garywakeling

It feels odd ordering Nikon items...

tell me about it - I'm anxiously awaiting a Nikkor lens to go on the ex-Sandy K-S1.....

Sandy Hancock · 08-04-2020, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

tell me about it - I'm anxiously awaiting a Nikkor lens to go on the ex-Sandy K-S1.....

Hah! So it went from Paul to you after its aperture control block failure?
Small world....

It's a cool little camera.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-04-2020, 03:55 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Hah! So it went from Paul to you after its aperture control block failure?
Small world....

It's a cool little camera.

aye - landed here and became the K-S1a, after I modified the mount (which is why I'm waiting on a Nikkor)....

it is a neat, tiny little camera with a really nice sensor...

Tsuken · 08-04-2020, 10:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Welp... I had a plan for yesterday: I was going for the non illusion, given that it was full moon, and IBM using a big tele for the month

Not leaving the sd card at home in my Mac would’ve helped

Chris_K · 08-05-2020, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Not leaving the sd card at home in my Mac would’ve helped

How do you say it? "been there, done that" ?

Tsuken · 08-05-2020, 12:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Chris_K

How do you say it? "been there, done that" ?

Yeah - not exactly my first time

Chris_K · 08-05-2020, 12:22 AM - **1 Like**

Some time ago I started using a cable to transfer the data from the camera to a PC, so I don't have to take the SD card out (no WiFi in my K50). It is a bit slower (the transfer) but helps when it comes to leaving the SD card at home

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08-02-2020, 07:06 AM - 1 Like	#46
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	Originally posted by Minimonster This was the M 50 temptation Great lesser known lens, but there is a thread on PF devoted to it. I really appreciate my copy.

08-02-2020, 08:10 AM - 1 Like	#47
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by garywakeling I still love the F series "star wars" design aesthetic , yes I know I have problems Originally posted by Minimonster I agree, they look pretty cool. But I might be biased as I have 4 of the F zooms and a couple of primes. Originally posted by Sandy Hancock The F series has some really interesting lenses. I still have the 85 Soft, and in the past have owned the excellent 17~28/3.5-4.5 fisheye zoom and 28/2.8 pancake prime. Their aesthetics are an acquired taste to be sure, but their qualities are undeniable. If forced to only shoot F lenses for the rest of my life, I'd be pretty ok with that.

08-02-2020, 02:05 PM - 2 Likes	#48
ppohja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 194	Hi guys, I noticed it's a way too long time since I was participating in this challenge.And then figured out that I didn't re-introduce myself here. So, this new fancy 85mm DFA lens was available at my local shop (they actually had 2 copies on the shelf!); summer time office-wise gives more relaxations, so I decided to give this game another shot. As the lens is a new one to the community, I will be using the explanation 'technical evaluation' when I'm struggling with the creative content. Ok?

08-02-2020, 02:45 PM	#49
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by ppohja I noticed it's a way too long time since I was participating in this challenge.And then figured out that I didn't re-introduce myself here. Welcome back! My copy of the DFA*85 is still making its way to me, so I'll be watching your input (and Gary's) with great interest.

08-02-2020, 03:41 PM	#50
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Welcome back! My copy of the DFA*85 is still making its way to me, so I'll be watching your input (and Gary's) with great interest. Based on Gary’s so far and ppohja’s portrait yesterday, I bet you are getting pretty eager lol. It does look to be incredible but as I am unlikely to hold one let alone own one in my lifetime, I will just have to enjoy it vicariously

08-03-2020, 02:58 AM - 1 Like	#51
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by garywakeling Ooh nice, I have that and will single with it eventually. Did you get the hood case and cap with it? I love the silver/black lens body a handy link for you Pentax Auto Takumar 35mm F2.3 Loose barrel Fix - PentaxForums.com no hood and case but it came with both caps. I am now using a few step up rings for a hood (as I found it vignettes pretty fast when I adapt a wide angle hood to it)

08-03-2020, 03:07 AM - 1 Like	#52
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Although I've found zero time to upload my photos for the SIC so far, I'm actually going with the SMC-M 35mm f/2.8. Using the Takumar 35mm f/3.5 really opened my eyes to the world of semi-wide lenses such as these.

08-04-2020, 03:28 AM	#53
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,757	Originally posted by D1N0 no hood and case but it came with both caps. I am now using a few step up rings for a hood (as I found it vignettes pretty fast when I adapt a wide angle hood to it) I have ordered one of these in 62mm which according to one of the reviews on PentaxForums for the lens works well Nikon HN-22 Lens Hood It feels odd ordering Nikon items, but if it works well I will let you know

08-04-2020, 03:44 AM - 1 Like	#54
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,637	Originally posted by garywakeling It feels odd ordering Nikon items... tell me about it - I'm anxiously awaiting a Nikkor lens to go on the ex-Sandy K-S1.....

08-04-2020, 03:52 AM	#55
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by pepperberry farm tell me about it - I'm anxiously awaiting a Nikkor lens to go on the ex-Sandy K-S1..... Hah! So it went from Paul to you after its aperture control block failure? Small world.... It's a cool little camera.

08-04-2020, 03:55 AM	#56
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,637	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Hah! So it went from Paul to you after its aperture control block failure? Small world.... It's a cool little camera. aye - landed here and became the K-S1a, after I modified the mount (which is why I'm waiting on a Nikkor).... it is a neat, tiny little camera with a really nice sensor...

08-04-2020, 10:25 PM - 2 Likes	#57
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Welp... I had a plan for yesterday: I was going for the non illusion, given that it was full moon, and IBM using a big tele for the month Not leaving the sd card at home in my Mac would’ve helped

08-05-2020, 12:10 AM	#58
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,798	Originally posted by Tsuken Not leaving the sd card at home in my Mac would’ve helped How do you say it? "been there, done that" ?

08-05-2020, 12:17 AM - 1 Like	#59
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Chris_K How do you say it? "been there, done that" ? Yeah - not exactly my first time

08-05-2020, 12:22 AM - 1 Like	#60
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,798	Some time ago I started using a cable to transfer the data from the camera to a PC, so I don't have to take the SD card out (no WiFi in my K50). It is a bit slower (the transfer) but helps when it comes to leaving the SD card at home

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