Game Single in June 2021

**Cerebum** · 05-28-2021, 11:43 PM

@tsuken Sigma? Is that not blasphemy? Lol. I have looked at third party lenses but something always puts me off

Tsuken · 05-29-2021, 05:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

@tsuken Sigma? Is that not blasphemy? Lol. I have looked at third party lenses but something always puts me off

I used to be really pretty negative about it, but decided to approach it again, with an open mind - on the KP. The month rather turned me around to liking it. A lot.

I also have a sigma 70-300mm, because it’s waaaaaay cheaper than the Pentax 55-300.

It’s also waaaaaaaay not as good. xP But it does the job. Otherwise I’m all Pentax, all the time.

**Cerebum** · 05-29-2021, 05:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tsuken

I used to be really pretty negative about it, but decided to approach it again, with an open mind - on the KP. The month rather turned me around to liking it. A lot.

I also have a sigma 70-300mm, because it’s waaaaaay cheaper than the Pentax 55-300.

It’s also waaaaaaaay not as good. xP But it does the job. Otherwise I’m all Pentax, all the time.

Lol I would like a sigma art lens, I also loved the 30mm when you sic'd it

we can't be too precious about Pentax because a few of the zooms are rebadged Tammys. The only non Pentax stuff I have though is vintage but I would be quite happy with other brands

Sandy Hancock · 05-29-2021, 05:37 AM - **1 Like**

I have a handful of third party lenses that cover niches Pentax doesn't.

Samyang 12/2.8 Fisheye - fast, well corrected full fame fisheye
Loawa 12/2.8 D-Dreamer Zero-D - super-wide full frame rectilinear
Lomography Lomogon 32/2.5 Art - all-brass retro fun
Sigma 35/1.4 Art - currently the only wide angle which can properly compliment the two DFA* 50 and 85
Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 62/2.9 - a modern take on one of the first ever photographic lenses

Then there's the Schneider-Kreuznach Cinelux-Ultra 125/2.0 for the 645

In total, that's less than 10% of my lenses....

**pepperberry farm** · 05-29-2021, 07:12 AM

brand fidelity?

call me a slut, then.....

**Cerebum** · 05-29-2021, 09:09 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

brand fidelity?

call me a slut, then.....

OK, you're a slut

I have
1 Zeiss
3 Chinons
2 yashikas
1 mamiya sekor
1 soligor (sun)
1 e Ludwig
1 steinheil
1 Tair
1 helios

I guess I am a slut too

**robbiec** · 05-29-2021, 03:19 PM - **3 Likes**

I'll think I'll jump in with the A100/2.8 Macro for June. Its an interesting lens, has some weaknesses but makes up in tactility. It's an almost * lens.

garywakeling · 05-31-2021, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by robbiec

I'll think I'll jump in with the A100/2.8 Macro for June. Its an interesting lens, has some weaknesses but makes up in tactility. It's an almost * lens.

Nice choice, I look forward to seeing you use it

**rtmarwitz** · 05-31-2021, 03:54 PM - **1 Like**

One full month was already quite a challenge. I'm wondering if I can make it another without repeats from my little home spot. Weekends are ok since I can go out and about, but M-F I have to rely on something at home or really close. It'll work my brain.

I'll either be in with HD DA 40 Limited or 100 DFA Macro. Most likely the 40. It will be a surprise even for me tomorrow.

**Riggomatic** · 05-31-2021, 05:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rtmarwitz

One full month was already quite a challenge. I'm wondering if I can make it another without repeats from my little home spot. Weekends are ok since I can go out and about, but M-F I have to rely on something at home or really close. It'll work my brain.

I'll either be in with HD DA 40 Limited or 100 DFA Macro. Most likely the 40. It will be a surprise even for me tomorrow.

Even if you have duplicate subjects, which I most certainly do, you can always look at different lighting, composition, or perspectives.
I made a generic list (I like structure

) I go off of when nothing jumps out at me, like the toilet on the side of the road.

-Sunrise / Sunset
-the dogs
-birds
-textures
-B&W
-goofy stuff
-downtown
-architecture
-cars
-train tracks (I definitely repeat this one)
-bokeh
-landscape (or lawnscape)
-baking / cooking

Don't forget to have fun!

**pepperberry farm** · 05-31-2021, 05:06 PM - **2 Likes**

I don't know that I've ever had a toilet jump out at me... especially on the side of the road...

gifthorse · 05-31-2021, 05:29 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I don't know that I've ever had a toilet jump out at me... especially on the side of the road...

Look what followed me home! Can we keep it?

**rtmarwitz** · 05-31-2021, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

I made a generic list (I like structure) I go off of when nothing jumps out at me, like the toilet on the side of the road.

Definitely a good idea. I have a mental list, but it is mental and sometimes recalled and sometimes not. I think a written list when the preverbal toilets don't jump out would definitely help.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-31-2021, 05:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gifthorse

Look what followed me home! Can we keep it?

crikey - it's a pair of 'em!!

**Riggomatic** · 05-31-2021, 07:10 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by gifthorse

Look what followed me home! Can we keep it?

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

crikey - it's a pair of 'em!!

It happens

. Just like a box of kittens.

05-29-2021, 05:00 AM - 1 Like	#32
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Single in June 2021 Originally posted by Cerebum @tsuken Sigma? Is that not blasphemy? Lol. I have looked at third party lenses but something always puts me off I used to be really pretty negative about it, but decided to approach it again, with an open mind - on the KP. The month rather turned me around to liking it. A lot. I also have a sigma 70-300mm, because it’s waaaaaay cheaper than the Pentax 55-300. It’s also waaaaaaaay not as good. xP But it does the job. Otherwise I’m all Pentax, all the time.

05-31-2021, 10:57 AM	#38
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,773	Originally posted by robbiec I'll think I'll jump in with the A100/2.8 Macro for June. Its an interesting lens, has some weaknesses but makes up in tactility. It's an almost * lens. Nice choice, I look forward to seeing you use it Last edited by garywakeling; 05-31-2021 at 11:04 AM.

05-31-2021, 05:03 PM - 2 Likes	#40
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by rtmarwitz One full month was already quite a challenge. I'm wondering if I can make it another without repeats from my little home spot. Weekends are ok since I can go out and about, but M-F I have to rely on something at home or really close. It'll work my brain. I'll either be in with HD DA 40 Limited or 100 DFA Macro. Most likely the 40. It will be a surprise even for me tomorrow. Even if you have duplicate subjects, which I most certainly do, you can always look at different lighting, composition, or perspectives. I made a generic list (I like structure) I go off of when nothing jumps out at me, like the toilet on the side of the road. -Sunrise / Sunset -the dogs -birds -textures -B&W -goofy stuff -downtown -architecture -cars -train tracks (I definitely repeat this one) -bokeh -landscape (or lawnscape) -baking / cooking Don't forget to have fun!

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05-28-2021, 11:43 PM	#31
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	@tsuken Sigma? Is that not blasphemy? Lol. I have looked at third party lenses but something always puts me off

05-29-2021, 05:20 AM - 1 Like	#33
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by Tsuken I used to be really pretty negative about it, but decided to approach it again, with an open mind - on the KP. The month rather turned me around to liking it. A lot. I also have a sigma 70-300mm, because it’s waaaaaay cheaper than the Pentax 55-300. It’s also waaaaaaaay not as good. xP But it does the job. Otherwise I’m all Pentax, all the time. Lol I would like a sigma art lens, I also loved the 30mm when you sic'd it we can't be too precious about Pentax because a few of the zooms are rebadged Tammys. The only non Pentax stuff I have though is vintage but I would be quite happy with other brands

05-29-2021, 05:37 AM - 1 Like	#34
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I have a handful of third party lenses that cover niches Pentax doesn't. Samyang 12/2.8 Fisheye - fast, well corrected full fame fisheye Loawa 12/2.8 D-Dreamer Zero-D - super-wide full frame rectilinear Lomography Lomogon 32/2.5 Art - all-brass retro fun Sigma 35/1.4 Art - currently the only wide angle which can properly compliment the two DFA* 50 and 85 Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 62/2.9 - a modern take on one of the first ever photographic lenses Then there's the Schneider-Kreuznach Cinelux-Ultra 125/2.0 for the 645 In total, that's less than 10% of my lenses....

05-29-2021, 07:12 AM	#35
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	brand fidelity? call me a slut, then.....

05-29-2021, 09:09 AM - 2 Likes	#36
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by pepperberry farm brand fidelity? call me a slut, then..... OK, you're a slut I have 1 Zeiss 3 Chinons 2 yashikas 1 mamiya sekor 1 soligor (sun) 1 e Ludwig 1 steinheil 1 Tair 1 helios I guess I am a slut too

05-29-2021, 03:19 PM - 3 Likes	#37
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	I'll think I'll jump in with the A100/2.8 Macro for June. Its an interesting lens, has some weaknesses but makes up in tactility. It's an almost * lens.

05-31-2021, 03:54 PM - 1 Like	#39
rtmarwitz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: rural central Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 198	One full month was already quite a challenge. I'm wondering if I can make it another without repeats from my little home spot. Weekends are ok since I can go out and about, but M-F I have to rely on something at home or really close. It'll work my brain. I'll either be in with HD DA 40 Limited or 100 DFA Macro. Most likely the 40. It will be a surprise even for me tomorrow.

05-31-2021, 05:06 PM - 2 Likes	#41
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	I don't know that I've ever had a toilet jump out at me... especially on the side of the road...

05-31-2021, 05:29 PM - 3 Likes	#42
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,949	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I don't know that I've ever had a toilet jump out at me... especially on the side of the road... Look what followed me home! Can we keep it?

05-31-2021, 05:37 PM	#43
rtmarwitz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: rural central Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 198	Originally posted by Riggomatic I made a generic list (I like structure) I go off of when nothing jumps out at me, like the toilet on the side of the road. Definitely a good idea. I have a mental list, but it is mental and sometimes recalled and sometimes not. I think a written list when the preverbal toilets don't jump out would definitely help.

05-31-2021, 05:42 PM - 1 Like	#44
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 gifthorse Look what followed me home! Can we keep it? crikey - it's a pair of 'em!!

05-31-2021, 07:10 PM - 3 Likes	#45
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by gifthorse Look what followed me home! Can we keep it? Originally posted by pepperberry farm crikey - it's a pair of 'em!! It happens . Just like a box of kittens.