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04-15-2021, 01:13 PM   #16
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No mirrorless cameras? Rules out some very good glass...

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QuoteOriginally posted by Marcus Rowland Quote
No mirrorless cameras? Rules out some very good glass...
I don't see how this rules out any k-mount lenses.
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The HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited at 29mm, f11, 1/160, ISO 100. I love the colors, clarity, overall image quality, and the lens is even good looking on it's own. This lens can make me look like I know what I'm doing, what more could I ask.



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QuoteOriginally posted by Marcus Rowland Quote
No mirrorless cameras? Rules out some very good glass...
Which cameras were you thinking of?
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QuoteOriginally posted by Marcus Rowland Quote
No mirrorless cameras? Rules out some very good glass...
This is Pentax Forums, so the K-01 and Q series qualify, they are the only Pentax mirrorless.
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QuoteOriginally posted by jon.partsch Quote
I don't see how this rules out any k-mount lenses.
80-odd pictures I've taken with Pentax 110 lenses on Micro 4/3 might suggest that there are other options than K-mount, and the competition rules specifically say other makes can be used. Then there are other Pentax formats such as umpteen years of M42 classics.

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And while Micro 4/3 isn't a Pentax format, there are quite a few people using Pentax 110 lenses on Pentax Q cameras. Ditto Leica lenses, Contax lenses, Russian rangefinder lenses, etc. etc.

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This is Pentax Forums, so the K-01 and Q series qualify, they are the only Pentax mirrorless.
The K-01 has the same flange focal distance as other Pentaxes, so doesn't help with rangefinder lenses etc. I was thinking about.

Does the Q count as a DSLR? It doesn't usually seem to be described that way, which is why I asked the question.


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Right, I forgot about the Q, but the rules certainly don't exclude M42 lenses, especially since they are easily adapted to any Pentax SLR or DSLR.

IMHO, in the spirit of celebrating the Pentax brand and products, that's what should be used and showcased in challenges and contests. It's not CanoFujiKoSony Forums or MFT Forums after all.
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SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 I love this glass for its tiny size, look and feel, color transfer and overall excelent image quality.

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The super takumar 28/3.5. The idea that you're working with this lovingly machined chunk of glass, brass and aluminium (at least that's what I'm guessing is in there in terms of metal) that is still solid and offers a great haptic experience and optical quality after half a century is just great. The ocasional flare doesn't bother me at all.


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Is there really a debate ?

This thread is a no debate.
I have used a lot of 35mm, DA was enough, Sigma Art and Samyang 1.4 produces beautiful images with great aperture possibilities, but there is nothing like the FA 31mm limited.

To resume :


- Aperture is better than the DA 35mm2.4 or FA 35mm F/2
- 1.8 aperture is close enough to the F/1.4 possibilities
- It is autofocus, yes screw drive ... but much more efficiant than the silent Sigma 35mm F/1.4, especialy in the dark.
- it is not as tiny as the DA or FA option, but it still is a compact lense, when you compare to F/1.4 alternatives
- built quality is from another century, as it is not dust or water resistant, but this is an all metal lens, and it is still is a luxurious product with velvet cap and built in lense hood. Moderne option are more versatiles, but there is only one gem in the competition.

I didn't even speak about the images the FA 31mm produces. Yeah, not perfect, at wide aperture you will deal with chromatic aberrations, but in my opinion, less than with the 43 or 77mm. More important is that there is some Magic in every FA limited and this one is no exception, even if you will have less occasions to play with bokeh at this focal lenght (that i mainly use portraits in groups).
It is a good option for landscape and street when you don't need wider angle.

I must admit that i recently get a 28mm F/2.8 in bundle with a Pentax ME Super. I was really shoked how this old lens was sharp at F/2.8, and without the 31mm, I am sure i would use this lens a lot, but as I have the FA limited, i have no reason to ... and if fact, i am more at ease in the thirty something than at 28mm, if I want a wider angle, I like to work in the 20-24mm aera.
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Taken with a SMC Pentax-m 24-35 mm F 3.5 lens on a K-m: 35 mm, 1/500 speed, ISO 200. I bought this lens about 40 years ago and using it on a digital camera now. Although focusing is not always easy, I am very happy with the results. This lens is very sharp, gives good contrast and natural colours. I have not noticed any distortions yet. I like its compact size and easy handling.
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QuoteOriginally posted by alda78 Quote
SMC Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 I love this glass for its tiny size, look and feel, color transfer and overall excelent image quality.
How was the subject lit? A flash somehow hanging overhead?
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SMC Pentax-DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

I like this lens for 3 reasons: 1) relatively light-weight and acceptable size, 2) superb sharpness, even wide open (though, of course, the image I show below doesn't really highlight this feature), 3) macro function



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FA 31mm f1.8 AL Limited

I just finished a month in the Single In Challenge with this legendary lens - this is what 28mm lenses want to be...

exceptional clarity and sharpness, smooth bokeh, and amazing color rendition - what more could you want?

nice shot - did you use a tripod for the low-light, or did the lens handle that for you?
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