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ducdao · 08-19-2011, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by fejker

Soft leafs... shot with DA* 50-135 @ f/2.8

Beautiful colours. It's a refreshing green.

shooz · 08-19-2011, 11:23 PM

One from the under rated DA 50-200.
This with a 2X tele.

theunartist · 08-20-2011, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by shooz

One from the under rated DA 50-200.
This with a 2X tele.

Darn fine image and colors, using a 2x tele as well!!!

K20D + Tamron 28-80/3.5-5.6

@ ISO1600 Jpeg > Faststone

**paulh** · 08-20-2011, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

Originally posted by shooz Quote One from the under rated DA 50-200. This with a 2X tele. Darn fine image and colors, using a 2x tele as well!!! K20D + Tamron 28-80/3.5-5.6

+1 - My own DA50-200 doesn't see a lot of use, but I might have to rethink the bokeh possibilities. Nice shot, shooz. Nice comp & POV, Rick - iso 1600

- yikes!

shooz · 08-20-2011, 08:14 AM

Here's one more from that combo.....

**paulh** · 08-20-2011, 09:36 AM

Our crape myrtle is hanging in there thru the hot summer, though the blossoms look like they've shrunk. K100D + Sigma A28-84@f/3.5:

**piledon** · 08-20-2011, 09:44 AM

First shot with the "glowy" "Macro Zone" mode, second without...

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gtxtom · 08-21-2011, 08:19 AM

What's macro zone?

Taken with the FA31 @2.5

**baro-nite** · 08-21-2011, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by shooz

One from the under rated DA 50-200.
This with a 2X tele.

Shooz, that is really nice. I have that lens too, and have never been satisfied with it at 200mm. I had put it down to a poor copy of the lens, but since acquiring a DA* 200 and learning just how tricky it is to get sharp focus at 200mm I need to go back and see if I can do better with the DA 50-200.

What 2x TC are you using?

Speaking of the DA* 200, here's some bamboo bokeh:

shooz · 08-21-2011, 11:08 AM

Of all things it is a Promaster Spectrum7, that a friend of mine left in my bag. One that I recommended he not buy.
It was there so I gave it a go. Viewfinder was dim, so it was hard to focus, but I must say sharp focus was possible.
I wouldn't recommend it for moving objects though. I was unable to get a sharp shot of an egret that has taken up residence in the park.
I got my 20-200 new on fleabay for $70! I am surprised by it's capabilities all the time. At near closest focus the bokeh can be sweet.................

Ps. Nice bamboo shot......

**piledon** · 08-21-2011, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by gtxtom

What's macro zone?

A rather curious additional feature of the Sears 135mm f2.8 lens. See it here. You rotate the section at the front of the lens for "macro" shots - you're still a minimum of about a meter (instead of 1.5m) feet away from the subject, though.

**piledon** · 08-21-2011, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by shooz

Here's one more from that combo.....

Wow! Nice and smooth, even at f8!

adr1an · 08-21-2011, 05:46 PM

FA50/1.4 @ F2

ducdao · 08-21-2011, 06:01 PM

DA70/2.4 wide open.

**jmschrei** · 08-22-2011, 10:49 PM

Some monochrome bokeh (FA 50/1.4)

08-20-2011, 09:44 AM	#2272
piledon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	Sears 135mm "Macro Zone" lens First shot with the "glowy" "Macro Zone" mode, second without... Attached Images

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08-19-2011, 05:56 AM	#2266
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by fejker Soft leafs... shot with DA* 50-135 @ f/2.8 Beautiful colours. It's a refreshing green.

08-20-2011, 06:22 AM	#2268
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by shooz One from the under rated DA 50-200. This with a 2X tele. Darn fine image and colors, using a 2x tele as well!!! K20D + Tamron 28-80/3.5-5.6 @ ISO1600 Jpeg > Faststone

08-20-2011, 06:40 AM	#2269
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,269	Originally posted by theunartist Originally posted by shooz Quote One from the under rated DA 50-200. This with a 2X tele. Darn fine image and colors, using a 2x tele as well!!! K20D + Tamron 28-80/3.5-5.6 +1 - My own DA50-200 doesn't see a lot of use, but I might have to rethink the bokeh possibilities. Nice shot, shooz. Nice comp & POV, Rick - iso 1600 - yikes!

08-20-2011, 09:36 AM	#2271
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,269	Our crape myrtle is hanging in there thru the hot summer, though the blossoms look like they've shrunk. K100D + Sigma A28-84@f/3.5:

08-21-2011, 08:19 AM	#2273
gtxtom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 395	What's macro zone? Taken with the FA31 @2.5

08-21-2011, 11:08 AM	#2275
shooz Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,491	Of all things it is a Promaster Spectrum7, that a friend of mine left in my bag. One that I recommended he not buy. It was there so I gave it a go. Viewfinder was dim, so it was hard to focus, but I must say sharp focus was possible. I wouldn't recommend it for moving objects though. I was unable to get a sharp shot of an egret that has taken up residence in the park. I got my 20-200 new on fleabay for $70! I am surprised by it's capabilities all the time. At near closest focus the bokeh can be sweet................. Ps. Nice bamboo shot......

08-21-2011, 04:36 PM	#2276
piledon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	Originally posted by gtxtom What's macro zone? A rather curious additional feature of the Sears 135mm f2.8 lens. See it here. You rotate the section at the front of the lens for "macro" shots - you're still a minimum of about a meter (instead of 1.5m) feet away from the subject, though.

08-21-2011, 04:41 PM	#2277
piledon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	Originally posted by shooz Here's one more from that combo..... Wow! Nice and smooth, even at f8!

08-21-2011, 05:46 PM	#2278
adr1an Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 739	FA50/1.4 @ F2

08-21-2011, 06:01 PM	#2279
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	DA70/2.4 wide open.

08-22-2011, 10:49 PM	#2280
jmschrei Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,884	Some monochrome bokeh (FA 50/1.4)