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JFN · 12-20-2011, 04:54 PM

Hi all,

JFN here, I'm a Swede stuck in the south of France, newbie on photography but eager to learn.

I got myself a K-r some weeks ago and in addition to the 18-55 kit lens I also grabbed a used F 35-70 for cheap which I really fell in love with right away!!
Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 Reviews - F Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

My first series of pics that I've so far had the time to publish are up on flickr here:
Flickr: jefeni's Photostream

Nice forum, I've been here as a guest user for some weeks and now finally created an account to join you all in the discussion!

Cheers,
JFN

Last edited by JFN; 01-27-2012 at 04:14 AM.

**pentaximus** · 12-20-2011, 06:24 PM

Welcome, JFN! My grandfather was a full-blooded Swede, an "Olson" no less!

Glad to have you aboard. Happy posting!

JFN · 12-20-2011, 07:07 PM

Thanks!

Oh, so you have had your fair share of sill, knäckebröd and snaps then?

Your SMC 35-70mm photos were the reason I decided to buy that lens after I had found it used for cheap and searched for references, especially the nutcracker photos, great shots!!

**pentaximus** · 12-20-2011, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by JFN

Thanks!

Oh, so you have had your fair share of sill, knäckebröd and snaps then?

Ha! I almost mentioned sill in my welcome.

Originally posted by JFN

Your SMC 35-70mm photos were the reason I decided to buy that lens after I had found it used for cheap and searched for references, especially the nutcracker photos, great shots!!

That's a great little lens. It spends more time on my K-x than anything else. I hope you enjoy it!

JFN · 12-20-2011, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by pentaximus

Ha! I almost mentioned sill in my welcome.

That's a great little lens. It spends more time on my K-x than anything else. I hope you enjoy it!

lol@sill !!

Yeah, I love it, it's permanently on my K-r for now, it's a great lens for street photography!!

My next lens will be something for indoor shots, round about 24-35 with ~f2.x or something in that direction, any advice on not too pricey sharp lenses?

**pentaximus** · 12-20-2011, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by JFN

My next lens will be something for indoor shots, round about 24-35 with ~f2.x or something in that direction, any advice on not too pricey sharp lenses?

I don't have it, but from what I read I might recommend the DA 35mm F2.4. It can be had for $200 or less, if that's in the "not too pricey" range. I was also thinking about the Sigma 28mm F1.8 macro, but the price on those seems to have gone up.

JFN · 12-21-2011, 01:34 AM

Yeah, I've had my eyes on that one, can be had for round about $160-$170. I will check that Sigma you mentioned!

Last edited by JFN; 01-27-2012 at 04:13 AM.

12-20-2011, 04:54 PM	#1
JFN Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Golfe du Lion Photos: Gallery Posts: 362	I'm the new guy.... Hi all, JFN here, I'm a Swede stuck in the south of France, newbie on photography but eager to learn. I got myself a K-r some weeks ago and in addition to the 18-55 kit lens I also grabbed a used F 35-70 for cheap which I really fell in love with right away!! Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 Reviews - F Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database My first series of pics that I've so far had the time to publish are up on flickr here: Flickr: jefeni's Photostream Nice forum, I've been here as a guest user for some weeks and now finally created an account to join you all in the discussion! Cheers, JFN Last edited by JFN; 01-27-2012 at 04:14 AM.

12-20-2011, 07:07 PM	#3
JFN Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Golfe du Lion Photos: Gallery Posts: 362 Original Poster	Thanks! Oh, so you have had your fair share of sill, knäckebröd and snaps then? Your SMC 35-70mm photos were the reason I decided to buy that lens after I had found it used for cheap and searched for references, especially the nutcracker photos, great shots!! Last edited by JFN; 01-27-2012 at 04:14 AM.

12-20-2011, 08:30 PM	#5
JFN Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Golfe du Lion Photos: Gallery Posts: 362 Original Poster	Originally posted by pentaximus Ha! I almost mentioned sill in my welcome. That's a great little lens. It spends more time on my K-x than anything else. I hope you enjoy it! lol@sill !! Yeah, I love it, it's permanently on my K-r for now, it's a great lens for street photography!! My next lens will be something for indoor shots, round about 24-35 with ~f2.x or something in that direction, any advice on not too pricey sharp lenses? Last edited by JFN; 01-27-2012 at 04:14 AM.

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12-20-2011, 06:24 PM	#2
pentaximus Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Covington, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 926	Welcome, JFN! My grandfather was a full-blooded Swede, an "Olson" no less! Glad to have you aboard. Happy posting!

12-20-2011, 08:14 PM	#4
pentaximus Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Covington, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 926	Originally posted by JFN Thanks! Oh, so you have had your fair share of sill, knäckebröd and snaps then? Ha! I almost mentioned sill in my welcome. Originally posted by JFN Your SMC 35-70mm photos were the reason I decided to buy that lens after I had found it used for cheap and searched for references, especially the nutcracker photos, great shots!! That's a great little lens. It spends more time on my K-x than anything else. I hope you enjoy it!

12-20-2011, 10:42 PM	#6
pentaximus Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Covington, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 926	Originally posted by JFN My next lens will be something for indoor shots, round about 24-35 with ~f2.x or something in that direction, any advice on not too pricey sharp lenses? I don't have it, but from what I read I might recommend the DA 35mm F2.4. It can be had for $200 or less, if that's in the "not too pricey" range. I was also thinking about the Sigma 28mm F1.8 macro, but the price on those seems to have gone up.

12-21-2011, 01:34 AM	#7
JFN Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Golfe du Lion Photos: Gallery Posts: 362 Original Poster	Yeah, I've had my eyes on that one, can be had for round about $160-$170. I will check that Sigma you mentioned! Last edited by JFN; 01-27-2012 at 04:13 AM.

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