Game Single in November 2022

**NatureHike** · 10-27-2022, 12:04 PM - **1 Like**

100mm WR is in the mail back to UsedPhotoPro - slow aperture. Still in though - going to procrastinate my pick until the 1st.

**JensE** · 10-27-2022, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Chris_K

You know that the theme is fully optional (although very appealing to many folks here, including me), so it shouldn't be the deciding factor. If you can join - go for it

and then decide on what conditions.

Don't worry, I really meant that I like the theme. If anything, my reasons for not joining would be very similar to Sandy's (2) - even though not for regulatory, but other timing reasons. Having new lenses doesn't mean I need to single them right away, I don't intend for November to be the last month. But other fun lenses come to mind for monochromes in addition to my likely best color-corrected ones :-)

**Minimonster** · 10-27-2022, 02:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Chris_K

I'm in with my perfect b&w camera: GR3.

Good choice! I'm in with my new GR iiix.

**jersey** · 10-27-2022, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Chris_K

I'm in with my perfect b&w camera: GR3.

Originally posted by robgski

Don't make me want to buy a GRiii

I spent a holidays month with K-3 Mk III and 20-40 and frankly it somehow healed me from desire to buy GR. I never felt this duo getting in my way (ok, some kids were making fun of me seeing old guy with camera(!), now that's sooo XIX century

). Plus I am not much of street photographer, if I want something small and really unnoticeable I have rather good smartphone that can shot RAW if needed.

garywakeling · 10-27-2022, 03:55 PM

Hmmm I think I need something light, potentially expendable, versatile, so The DAL 18-55 is the lens of choice. I have 2 trips planned for the month, one via car and another on a pushbike, where the weight is a factor, other than the 40mm XS I don't think I could get a lighter lens

**Minimonster** · 10-27-2022, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by garywakeling

Hmmm I think I need something light, potentially expendable, versatile, so The DAL 18-55 is the lens of choice. I have 2 trips planned for the month, one via car and another on a pushbike, where the weight is a factor, other than the 40mm XS I don't think I could get a lighter lens

DA 40 limited, DA 15 limited, DA 35 macro limited, DA 21 limited, DA 70 limited, DA 35, DA 50 might be lighter just off the top of my head. M 28 is quite little too. Or the A 28. Or the FA 35-70. Possibly the M or A 50/1.7 or 2.... Takumar 55/2.2? Industar Fiddley 50 for sure.

Or the GR iii or GR iiix.

garywakeling · 10-27-2022, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Minimonster

DA 40 limited, DA 15 limited, DA 35 macro limited, DA 21 limited, DA 70 limited, DA 35, DA 50 might be lighter just off the top of my head. M 28 is quite little too. Or the A 28. Or the FA 35-70. Possibly the M or A 50/1.7 or 2.... Takumar 55/2.2? Industar Fiddley 50 for sure.

Or the GR iii or GR iiix.

lol you missed potentially expendable.......

**Minimonster** · 10-27-2022, 04:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jersey

I spent a holidays month with K-3 Mk III and 20-40 and frankly it somehow healed me from desire to buy GR. I never felt this duo getting in my way (ok, some kids were making fun of me seeing old guy with camera(!), now that's sooo XIX century

). Plus I am not much of street photographer, if I want something small and really unnoticeable I have rather good smartphone that can shot RAW if needed.

I'm not a street guy either but I love my GR iii and iiix and use them for everything. The difference from a smartphone has to be seen to be believed. And the GR is smaller than most phones these days.

---------- Post added 27-10-22 at 04:11 PM ----------

Originally posted by garywakeling

lol you missed potentially expendable.......

Ha! So I did. The FA 35-70 would still fit. And the plastic fantastics.

garywakeling · 10-27-2022, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Minimonster

I'm not a street guy either but I love my GR iii and iiix and use them for everything. The difference from a smartphone has to be seen to be believed. And the GR is smaller than most phones these days.

---------- Post added 27-10-22 at 04:11 PM ----------

Ha! So I did. The FA 35-70 would still fit. And the plastic fantastics.

The fellow riders (3000 approx) might have a few dodgy types amongst them ( me included)

**Riggomatic** · 10-27-2022, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

I thought I had a IRIX 15mm Blackstone version to try for next month. Opened the box, and it was the Firefly version...Stupid stock photos.
You would think a camera store would know what they had when they put it up for sale. Goes back tomorrow.

Still looking.

**robgski** · 10-27-2022, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by garywakeling

40mm XS

Great lens, and easily replaced at a fairly low cost.

Chris_K · 10-27-2022, 10:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jersey

Plus I am not much of street photographer

Sure - me neither - but the compactness of the GR3 gives much more than "that" - I mean that it's so small that I'm likely to take it with me and take it out to snap a photo much more than with the DSLR (even with the KP + DA21, which is quite a small combo).
Of course, YMMV

---------- Post added 10-27-22 at 10:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by garywakeling

lol you missed potentially expendable.......

**robgski** · 10-28-2022, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by Chris_K

I mean that it's so small that I'm likely to take it with me and take it out to snap a photo much more than with the DSLR

Exactly this. Though I've started using my iPhone 12 more often, I still would like to have the familiar functionality of a compact DSLR or GRiii

shedendman · 10-28-2022, 02:21 PM

Well,it was my first challenge(oct),it had it highs and lows,and yes,i did learn a lot with what i used,once bitten twice shy on that one
I'll give next month a go,but deffo with a different lens
By the way,i'm a bit lost,this the MoNovember challenge or single in etc
Anyway,during this month of october i've been busy on a well known auction site and bought these
Ricoh Rikenon 50mm F2 Lens Reviews - Ricoh Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
Chinon MC (Close focus) 35-100mm F3.5-4.3 Lens Reviews - Chinon Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
Sigma Zoom-Master Macro 35-70mm F2.8-4 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

All i must say for the total of £32 all in
The 50mm is hitting the number 1 so far
the 35-70 i've tried a few times but unsure
as for the 35-100,i cant quite work that one out yet
What do you lot think,in fact,i'd go fo the gamble and let you lot choose

**Riggomatic** · 10-28-2022, 02:31 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by shedendman

Well,it was my first challenge(oct),it had it highs and lows,and yes,i did learn a lot with what i used,once bitten twice shy on that one
I'll give next month a go,but deffo with a different lens
By the way,i'm a bit lost,this the MoNovember challenge or single in etc
Anyway,during this month of october i've been busy on a well known auction site and bought these
Ricoh Rikenon 50mm F2 Lens Reviews - Ricoh Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
Chinon MC (Close focus) 35-100mm F3.5-4.3 Lens Reviews - Chinon Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
Sigma Zoom-Master Macro 35-70mm F2.8-4 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

All i must say for the total of £32 all in
The 50mm is hitting the number 1 so far
the 35-70 i've tried a few times but unsure
as for the 35-100,i cant quite work that one out yet
What do you lot think,in fact,i'd go fo the gamble and let you lot choose

It is still the single in challenge but just a challenge within a challenge. I usually shoot in color, and pop a couple B&W in during the month, in November I'll shoot mostly B&W and pop a couple color shots in.
Some things just look better in color...

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10-27-2022, 12:04 PM - 1 Like	#16
NatureHike Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: South Alabama Photos: Albums Posts: 444	100mm WR is in the mail back to UsedPhotoPro - slow aperture. Still in though - going to procrastinate my pick until the 1st.

10-27-2022, 01:10 PM	#17
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	Originally posted by Chris_K You know that the theme is fully optional (although very appealing to many folks here, including me), so it shouldn't be the deciding factor. If you can join - go for it and then decide on what conditions. Don't worry, I really meant that I like the theme. If anything, my reasons for not joining would be very similar to Sandy's (2) - even though not for regulatory, but other timing reasons. Having new lenses doesn't mean I need to single them right away, I don't intend for November to be the last month. But other fun lenses come to mind for monochromes in addition to my likely best color-corrected ones :-)

10-27-2022, 02:41 PM - 2 Likes	#18
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by Chris_K I'm in with my perfect b&w camera: GR3. Good choice! I'm in with my new GR iiix.

10-27-2022, 03:21 PM	#19
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	Originally posted by Chris_K I'm in with my perfect b&w camera: GR3. Originally posted by robgski Don't make me want to buy a GRiii I spent a holidays month with K-3 Mk III and 20-40 and frankly it somehow healed me from desire to buy GR. I never felt this duo getting in my way (ok, some kids were making fun of me seeing old guy with camera(!), now that's sooo XIX century ). Plus I am not much of street photographer, if I want something small and really unnoticeable I have rather good smartphone that can shot RAW if needed.

10-27-2022, 03:55 PM	#20
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Hmmm I think I need something light, potentially expendable, versatile, so The DAL 18-55 is the lens of choice. I have 2 trips planned for the month, one via car and another on a pushbike, where the weight is a factor, other than the 40mm XS I don't think I could get a lighter lens

10-27-2022, 04:06 PM	#21
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by garywakeling Hmmm I think I need something light, potentially expendable, versatile, so The DAL 18-55 is the lens of choice. I have 2 trips planned for the month, one via car and another on a pushbike, where the weight is a factor, other than the 40mm XS I don't think I could get a lighter lens DA 40 limited, DA 15 limited, DA 35 macro limited, DA 21 limited, DA 70 limited, DA 35, DA 50 might be lighter just off the top of my head. M 28 is quite little too. Or the A 28. Or the FA 35-70. Possibly the M or A 50/1.7 or 2.... Takumar 55/2.2? Industar Fiddley 50 for sure. Or the GR iii or GR iiix.

10-27-2022, 04:08 PM	#22
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Minimonster DA 40 limited, DA 15 limited, DA 35 macro limited, DA 21 limited, DA 70 limited, DA 35, DA 50 might be lighter just off the top of my head. M 28 is quite little too. Or the A 28. Or the FA 35-70. Possibly the M or A 50/1.7 or 2.... Takumar 55/2.2? Industar Fiddley 50 for sure. Or the GR iii or GR iiix. lol you missed potentially expendable.......

10-27-2022, 04:10 PM - 1 Like	#23
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by jersey I spent a holidays month with K-3 Mk III and 20-40 and frankly it somehow healed me from desire to buy GR. I never felt this duo getting in my way (ok, some kids were making fun of me seeing old guy with camera(!), now that's sooo XIX century ). Plus I am not much of street photographer, if I want something small and really unnoticeable I have rather good smartphone that can shot RAW if needed. I'm not a street guy either but I love my GR iii and iiix and use them for everything. The difference from a smartphone has to be seen to be believed. And the GR is smaller than most phones these days. ---------- Post added 27-10-22 at 04:11 PM ---------- Originally posted by garywakeling lol you missed potentially expendable....... Ha! So I did. The FA 35-70 would still fit. And the plastic fantastics.

10-27-2022, 04:17 PM - 1 Like	#24
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Minimonster I'm not a street guy either but I love my GR iii and iiix and use them for everything. The difference from a smartphone has to be seen to be believed. And the GR is smaller than most phones these days. ---------- Post added 27-10-22 at 04:11 PM ---------- Ha! So I did. The FA 35-70 would still fit. And the plastic fantastics. The fellow riders (3000 approx) might have a few dodgy types amongst them ( me included)

10-27-2022, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#25
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,885	I thought I had a IRIX 15mm Blackstone version to try for next month. Opened the box, and it was the Firefly version...Stupid stock photos. You would think a camera store would know what they had when they put it up for sale. Goes back tomorrow. Still looking.

10-27-2022, 05:30 PM	#26
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,796	Originally posted by garywakeling 40mm XS Great lens, and easily replaced at a fairly low cost.

10-27-2022, 10:19 PM - 1 Like	#27
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by jersey Plus I am not much of street photographer Sure - me neither - but the compactness of the GR3 gives much more than "that" - I mean that it's so small that I'm likely to take it with me and take it out to snap a photo much more than with the DSLR (even with the KP + DA21, which is quite a small combo). Of course, YMMV ---------- Post added 10-27-22 at 10:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by garywakeling lol you missed potentially expendable.......

10-28-2022, 03:22 AM	#28
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,796	Originally posted by Chris_K I mean that it's so small that I'm likely to take it with me and take it out to snap a photo much more than with the DSLR Exactly this. Though I've started using my iPhone 12 more often, I still would like to have the familiar functionality of a compact DSLR or GRiii

10-28-2022, 02:21 PM	#29
shedendman Closed Account Join Date: May 2022 Location: East Sussex Photos: Albums Posts: 75	Well,it was my first challenge(oct),it had it highs and lows,and yes,i did learn a lot with what i used,once bitten twice shy on that one I'll give next month a go,but deffo with a different lens By the way,i'm a bit lost,this the MoNovember challenge or single in etc Anyway,during this month of october i've been busy on a well known auction site and bought these Ricoh Rikenon 50mm F2 Lens Reviews - Ricoh Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Chinon MC (Close focus) 35-100mm F3.5-4.3 Lens Reviews - Chinon Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Sigma Zoom-Master Macro 35-70mm F2.8-4 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database All i must say for the total of £32 all in The 50mm is hitting the number 1 so far the 35-70 i've tried a few times but unsure as for the 35-100,i cant quite work that one out yet What do you lot think,in fact,i'd go fo the gamble and let you lot choose

10-28-2022, 02:31 PM - 3 Likes	#30
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,885	Originally posted by shedendman Well,it was my first challenge(oct),it had it highs and lows,and yes,i did learn a lot with what i used,once bitten twice shy on that one I'll give next month a go,but deffo with a different lens By the way,i'm a bit lost,this the MoNovember challenge or single in etc Anyway,during this month of october i've been busy on a well known auction site and bought these Ricoh Rikenon 50mm F2 Lens Reviews - Ricoh Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Chinon MC (Close focus) 35-100mm F3.5-4.3 Lens Reviews - Chinon Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Sigma Zoom-Master Macro 35-70mm F2.8-4 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database All i must say for the total of £32 all in The 50mm is hitting the number 1 so far the 35-70 i've tried a few times but unsure as for the 35-100,i cant quite work that one out yet What do you lot think,in fact,i'd go fo the gamble and let you lot choose It is still the single in challenge but just a challenge within a challenge. I usually shoot in color, and pop a couple B&W in during the month, in November I'll shoot mostly B&W and pop a couple color shots in. Some things just look better in color...