The traveling nifty 50mm

ftpaddict · 06-05-2009, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

These were K20D Jpeg on 'bright' setting, +2 fine sharpness. I think a couple
were sharpened one more in picasa3 with the slider moved way down. That's it.

That would explain why you get so much detail in your shots and lovely high ISO look.

jsherman999 · 06-05-2009, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

That would explain why you get so much detail in your shots and lovely high ISO look.

The K20D + sharp lens does all the work, but I'll be glad to take the credit,
deserved or not.

Here's a snap from Nifty I like - fish down at the lake this morning going crazy for
a cracker:

Waiting for more...

ftpaddict · 06-06-2009, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

The K20D + sharp lens does all the work, but I'll be glad to take the credit, deserved or not.

I have the 50mm f/1.7 and the K100D will never ever offer so much detail.
I have also seen other shots from other people who have used the K20D + sharp lens; yet they still do not look as pleasantly sharp as yours.

jsherman999 · 06-08-2009, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

I have the 50mm f/1.7 and the K100D will never ever offer so much detail.
I have also seen other shots from other people who have used the K20D + sharp lens; yet they still do not look as pleasantly sharp as yours.

Well, I also upload full-sized images to flickr and link them here - I think a lot of
folks downsize their images and then flickr or other sites may do some
downsizing also, so some detail can get lost and artifacts introduced.

But besides that, MF with focus bracketing, +2 fine sharpness, that's all I do.
Thanks for the compliment, though.

Some of you may already know, I'm trying to get some more people aware
of this wonderful project. Not that they'll be able to get the lens by 2011

,
but at least they can follow it around.

.

lbam · 06-09-2009, 12:47 AM

Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum...

I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50.

Cheers!

Kevin.

ftpaddict · 06-09-2009, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by lbam

Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum...

I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50.

Cheers!

Kevin.

Woohoo! Thank you Kevin!

I would like to think that the lens will return to you, one way or another.

netuser · 06-09-2009, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by lbam

Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum...

I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50.

Cheers!

Kevin.

That's really generous of you Kevin.
You show us the great (Pentaxian) spirit is all about.
Thanks

m8o · 06-09-2009, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by lbam

Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum...

I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50.

Much Thanx for your generosity. You're a prince among men!

jsherman999 · 06-09-2009, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by lbam

Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum...

I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50.

Cheers!

Kevin.

Pretty cool, Kevin, but you should maintain ownership and then just leave it on indefinite 'loan' to the world - that way, say 10 years from now, you'll be able to go online, see the latest shots, and say: "that's my lens!"

jsherman999 · 06-09-2009, 11:48 AM

Here are my last shots from Nifty. The lens goes in the mail this afternoon to penthassykon (CA, USA,) and I'm including a little personal memento in the package that will hopefully travel with it on the rest of it's indefinite journey.

Como conservatory in St. Paul :

jsherman999 · 06-09-2009, 11:56 AM

The Mall Of America is here, and contains Legoland, which my 20-mnth-old
loves:

Even if he doesn't have the concept mastered.

From Como - so long, Nifty, may the road rise to meet you.

PentHassyKon · 06-09-2009, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Here are my last shots from Nifty. The lens goes in the mail this afternoon to penthassykon (CA, USA,) and I'm including a little personal memento in the package that will hopefully travel with it on the rest of it's indefinite journey.
...........

Looking forward to the nifty fifty!
The photos posted here are going to be hard to match, especially those from you Jay.
I've got big eYes to fill (instead of shoes

)

KrisK10D · 06-10-2009, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by lbam

Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum...

I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50.

Cheers!

Kevin.

My lord, kevin... you're the best! I recon you'll eventually get this travelling wonder back in a couple of Christmaseses

I foresee the list getting a little longer in that time too

Thanks for being a good egg, mate

Niki · 06-10-2009, 11:46 AM

these shots are just awe inspiring!
Id love to be added to the list at some point...hopefully before Im 80 :P
but, even then, it would be cool!

Igilligan · 06-10-2009, 11:56 AM

Your skills with the camrea are sick... It is unbelieveable what you get from these cheap lenses.
I used to think of you as enabling / encouraging my LBA, but after seeing these, I realize I need not ever buy another lens...

IT AIN'T THE LENS stupid....

06-10-2009, 11:56 AM	#435
Igilligan Guest	Jay you are the best... Your skills with the camrea are sick... It is unbelieveable what you get from these cheap lenses. I used to think of you as enabling / encouraging my LBA, but after seeing these, I realize I need not ever buy another lens... IT AIN'T THE LENS stupid....

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06-05-2009, 08:27 AM	#421
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by jsherman999 These were K20D Jpeg on 'bright' setting, +2 fine sharpness. I think a couple were sharpened one more in picasa3 with the slider moved way down. That's it. That would explain why you get so much detail in your shots and lovely high ISO look.

06-05-2009, 10:55 PM	#422
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by ftpaddict That would explain why you get so much detail in your shots and lovely high ISO look. The K20D + sharp lens does all the work, but I'll be glad to take the credit, deserved or not. Here's a snap from Nifty I like - fish down at the lake this morning going crazy for a cracker: Waiting for more...

06-06-2009, 07:51 AM	#423
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by jsherman999 The K20D + sharp lens does all the work, but I'll be glad to take the credit, deserved or not. I have the 50mm f/1.7 and the K100D will never ever offer so much detail. I have also seen other shots from other people who have used the K20D + sharp lens; yet they still do not look as pleasantly sharp as yours.

06-08-2009, 09:33 AM	#424
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by ftpaddict I have the 50mm f/1.7 and the K100D will never ever offer so much detail. I have also seen other shots from other people who have used the K20D + sharp lens; yet they still do not look as pleasantly sharp as yours. Well, I also upload full-sized images to flickr and link them here - I think a lot of folks downsize their images and then flickr or other sites may do some downsizing also, so some detail can get lost and artifacts introduced. But besides that, MF with focus bracketing, +2 fine sharpness, that's all I do. Thanks for the compliment, though. Some of you may already know, I'm trying to get some more people aware of this wonderful project. Not that they'll be able to get the lens by 2011 , but at least they can follow it around. .

06-09-2009, 12:47 AM	#425
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442 Original Poster	Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum... I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50. Cheers! Kevin.

06-09-2009, 03:23 AM	#426
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by lbam Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum... I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50. Cheers! Kevin. Woohoo! Thank you Kevin! I would like to think that the lens will return to you, one way or another.

06-09-2009, 05:09 AM	#427
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Originally posted by lbam Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum... I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50. Cheers! Kevin. That's really generous of you Kevin. You show us the great (Pentaxian) spirit is all about. Thanks

06-09-2009, 06:42 AM	#428
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by lbam Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum... I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50. Much Thanx for your generosity. You're a prince among men!

06-09-2009, 11:41 AM	#429
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by lbam Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum... I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50. Cheers! Kevin. Pretty cool, Kevin, but you should maintain ownership and then just leave it on indefinite 'loan' to the world - that way, say 10 years from now, you'll be able to go online, see the latest shots, and say: "that's my lens!"

06-09-2009, 11:48 AM	#430
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Here are my last shots from Nifty. The lens goes in the mail this afternoon to penthassykon (CA, USA,) and I'm including a little personal memento in the package that will hopefully travel with it on the rest of it's indefinite journey. Como conservatory in St. Paul :

06-09-2009, 11:56 AM	#431
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	The Mall Of America is here, and contains Legoland, which my 20-mnth-old loves: Even if he doesn't have the concept mastered. From Como - so long, Nifty, may the road rise to meet you.

06-09-2009, 01:16 PM	#432
PentHassyKon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 415	Originally posted by jsherman999 Here are my last shots from Nifty. The lens goes in the mail this afternoon to penthassykon (CA, USA,) and I'm including a little personal memento in the package that will hopefully travel with it on the rest of it's indefinite journey. ........... Looking forward to the nifty fifty! The photos posted here are going to be hard to match, especially those from you Jay. I've got big eYes to fill (instead of shoes )

06-10-2009, 04:47 AM	#433
KrisK10D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by lbam Hey guys, I think this project itself is worth more than the lens so I've decided to give it to the Pentax forum... I've been very impressed by the way everyone has kept the list together, with great spirit, and no real arguments. With no time limit on the project now everyone, and every location should get some time with the 50. Cheers! Kevin. My lord, kevin... you're the best! I recon you'll eventually get this travelling wonder back in a couple of Christmaseses I foresee the list getting a little longer in that time too Thanks for being a good egg, mate

06-10-2009, 11:46 AM	#434
Niki Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 244	these shots are just awe inspiring! Id love to be added to the list at some point...hopefully before Im 80 :P but, even then, it would be cool!