Game Single In March 2021

**robbiec** · 03-11-2021, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

After his day in hospital he is all better.
My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case....

Good to hear about his recovery

**pepperberry farm** · 03-11-2021, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

After his day in hospital he is all better.
My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case....

it's good to read about his recovery...

**iheiramo** · 03-11-2021, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

After his day in hospital he is all better.
My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case....

Good news. At least the first.

**Riggomatic** · 03-11-2021, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

After his day in hospital he is all better.
My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case....

Glad to hear the good news about your bud.

**W412ren** · 03-12-2021, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

After his day in hospital he is all better.
My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case....

Good to know Sammy is sorted;

bad that you have to bail!!

Tsuken · 03-12-2021, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

After his day in hospital he is all better.

My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case....

Glad about him!

Sad about you...

**robbiec** · 03-13-2021, 07:38 AM - **1 Like**

Still not getting a buzz out of the 31, it's very good, don't get me wrong but it's almost boring in how easy it is to get sharp and defined and lovely bokeh combined in an image. It's missing the challenge that the 43 presents or the 77 for that matter.
Colour wise it can be a bit naughty and has caught me out once or twice. Resolution and transitions to oof areas are a dream. Still, a couple of more weeks to see if I can unlock some magic. I'll be catching up on comments today too

**iheiramo** · 03-13-2021, 08:23 AM - **1 Like**

I've been missing so many theme days last months. I try to remember the shadows theme on Sunday AKA tomorrow.

**Riggomatic** · 03-13-2021, 10:03 AM - **4 Likes**

I now have a 31mm (in route). I saw one pop up on the marketplace, and couldn't resist

....darn LBA.

**JensE** · 03-14-2021, 01:41 PM

Can somebody rename the March 13 'discussion' title from February to March?

garywakeling · 03-15-2021, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by JensE

Can somebody rename the March 13 'discussion' title from February to March?

Sorry I was living in the past, only a moderator can change the titles otherwise I would have done it

**southlander** · 03-16-2021, 04:27 AM - **1 Like**

Once again, away for several days, but I'm now back posting again.

Have posted to the 14th, 15th and 16th. Still need to get back and post to the two or three days before that.

Mid-month assessment: I've been surprised pleasantly by the M50/1.4. Sharper at wide apertures shooting at close range than my last attempt to use it (the operator appears to have improved his technique). MUCH less CA than I was expecting. This is actually a pretty well behaved lens. Yes, there's a bit here and there but easily removed in pp and better than some of Pentax's pricy options. On prior use, infinity focused images just looked wrong and so the lens got put back on the shelf. This month I got the JIS screwdrivers out and re-did the Infinity focus stop. As I had suspected, infinity was mis-adjusted - maybe the lens had been adapted to another system in a past life and someone's played with the focus. Infinity detail now reasonable - it's not a 31 Limited or F50/1.7 at infinity but reasonable. Close up to middling distances seems to be the sweet spot for sharpness. I might do the Infinity stop calibration again just to see if a little more sharpness can be squeezed out of landscapes.

**JensE** · 03-16-2021, 04:35 AM - **1 Like**

My mid-month assessment: It's as hard to keep on schedule with posting images as I anticipated and a wet and cold March is not a good match for a wide angle lens use. Luckily the FA31 even exceeded my expectations and it may actually start jumping between bags now - between K-1 and KP bags, where otherwise the HD FA35 reigns the 'normal' field of view.

**robbiec** · 03-16-2021, 07:11 PM - **1 Like**

Yay, I've caught up. Been a bit crazy in my lab (work) with some interesting stuff going on prepping new tech and demos.

**W412ren** · 03-18-2021, 02:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Riggomatic

I now have a 31mm (in route). I saw one pop up on the marketplace, and couldn't resist

....darn LBA.

It's a very versatile lens - definitely worth it

---------- Post added 18th Mar 2021 at 09:16 ----------

I did take a pic yesterday just haven't posted yet.
Had my first COVID Jab yesterday - and it wiped me out

Basically had flu symptoms (without the flu) for a day but feeling mostly normal now

Life's experiences go on .....

---------- Post added 18th Mar 2021 at 09:36 ----------

On an LBA note; earlier this month I mentioned selling some lenses - aaaaaaarrrrrrrhhh! I hear some of you cry

But no, seriously, this is a good thing. This last week I have sold my A16, A15, A20 (which I never thought possible), A50/1.4, A*85 (bit sad about this one), the FAJ 18-35, the A28/2 (the FA31 is better) and the M20 that I only bought because I thought it may be equal to the A20 (it isn't at all and with the original hood it really isn't any smaller either!).
As a bonus I also sold a Pentax booklet on K lenses that had been for sale for months.

I Love Ebay

The upshot of all this is that the DA*11-18 replaces all of the above UWA lenses (not the A16 fisheye but I dint feel the need for it any more) on both the K-3 and the K-1 (works 15-18mm no problem). The A*85 is irreplaceable but I tend to use the FA77 far more often now.

I now have enough money to pay for the DA*11-18 (4 months interest free on PayPal) and to then buy the upcoming K-3iii - see LBA is goooooood

03-18-2021, 02:13 AM - 2 Likes	#105
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by Riggomatic I now have a 31mm (in route). I saw one pop up on the marketplace, and couldn't resist ....darn LBA. It's a very versatile lens - definitely worth it ---------- Post added 18th Mar 2021 at 09:16 ---------- I did take a pic yesterday just haven't posted yet. Had my first COVID Jab yesterday - and it wiped me out Basically had flu symptoms (without the flu) for a day but feeling mostly normal now Life's experiences go on ..... ---------- Post added 18th Mar 2021 at 09:36 ---------- On an LBA note; earlier this month I mentioned selling some lenses - aaaaaaarrrrrrrhhh! I hear some of you cry But no, seriously, this is a good thing. This last week I have sold my A16, A15, A20 (which I never thought possible), A50/1.4, A85 (bit sad about this one), the FAJ 18-35, the A28/2 (the FA31 is better) and the M20 that I only bought because I thought it may be equal to the A20 (it isn't at all and with the original hood it really isn't any smaller either!). As a bonus I also sold a Pentax booklet on K lenses that had been for sale for months. I Love* Ebay The upshot of all this is that the DA11-18 replaces all of the above UWA lenses (not the A16 fisheye but I dint feel the need for it any more) on both the K-3 and the K-1 (works 15-18mm no problem). The A85 is irreplaceable but I tend to use the FA77 far more often now. I now have enough money to pay for the DA11-18 (4 months interest free on PayPal) and to then buy the upcoming K-3iii - see LBA is goooooood Last edited by W412ren; 03-18-2021 at 02:37 AM.*

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03-11-2021, 04:06 AM	#91
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock After his day in hospital he is all better. My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case.... Good to hear about his recovery

03-11-2021, 04:43 AM	#92
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 Sandy Hancock After his day in hospital he is all better. My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case.... it's good to read about his recovery...

03-11-2021, 04:50 AM	#93
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock After his day in hospital he is all better. My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case.... Good news. At least the first.

03-11-2021, 05:45 PM	#94
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock After his day in hospital he is all better. My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case.... Glad to hear the good news about your bud.

03-12-2021, 03:37 AM	#95
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock After his day in hospital he is all better. My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case.... Good to know Sammy is sorted; bad that you have to bail!!

03-12-2021, 08:38 PM	#96
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock After his day in hospital he is all better. My participation in this challenge is, however, a terminal case.... Glad about him! Sad about you...

03-13-2021, 07:38 AM - 1 Like	#97
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Still not getting a buzz out of the 31, it's very good, don't get me wrong but it's almost boring in how easy it is to get sharp and defined and lovely bokeh combined in an image. It's missing the challenge that the 43 presents or the 77 for that matter. Colour wise it can be a bit naughty and has caught me out once or twice. Resolution and transitions to oof areas are a dream. Still, a couple of more weeks to see if I can unlock some magic. I'll be catching up on comments today too

03-13-2021, 08:23 AM - 1 Like	#98
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	I've been missing so many theme days last months. I try to remember the shadows theme on Sunday AKA tomorrow.

03-13-2021, 10:03 AM - 4 Likes	#99
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	I now have a 31mm (in route). I saw one pop up on the marketplace, and couldn't resist ....darn LBA.

03-14-2021, 01:41 PM	#100
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,974	Can somebody rename the March 13 'discussion' title from February to March?

03-15-2021, 02:41 AM	#101
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,773	Originally posted by JensE Can somebody rename the March 13 'discussion' title from February to March? Sorry I was living in the past, only a moderator can change the titles otherwise I would have done it

03-16-2021, 04:27 AM - 1 Like	#102
southlander Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,364	Once again, away for several days, but I'm now back posting again. Have posted to the 14th, 15th and 16th. Still need to get back and post to the two or three days before that. Mid-month assessment: I've been surprised pleasantly by the M50/1.4. Sharper at wide apertures shooting at close range than my last attempt to use it (the operator appears to have improved his technique). MUCH less CA than I was expecting. This is actually a pretty well behaved lens. Yes, there's a bit here and there but easily removed in pp and better than some of Pentax's pricy options. On prior use, infinity focused images just looked wrong and so the lens got put back on the shelf. This month I got the JIS screwdrivers out and re-did the Infinity focus stop. As I had suspected, infinity was mis-adjusted - maybe the lens had been adapted to another system in a past life and someone's played with the focus. Infinity detail now reasonable - it's not a 31 Limited or F50/1.7 at infinity but reasonable. Close up to middling distances seems to be the sweet spot for sharpness. I might do the Infinity stop calibration again just to see if a little more sharpness can be squeezed out of landscapes.

03-16-2021, 04:35 AM - 1 Like	#103
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,974	My mid-month assessment: It's as hard to keep on schedule with posting images as I anticipated and a wet and cold March is not a good match for a wide angle lens use. Luckily the FA31 even exceeded my expectations and it may actually start jumping between bags now - between K-1 and KP bags, where otherwise the HD FA35 reigns the 'normal' field of view.

03-16-2021, 07:11 PM - 1 Like	#104
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Yay, I've caught up. Been a bit crazy in my lab (work) with some interesting stuff going on prepping new tech and demos.