New(or not very new) to K-30

tejinc · 01-14-2014, 11:33 PM

Hello all, I bought my K-30 last summer, about 6 months ago. It is my first DSLR, and prior to that I've been using a Canon G9 PS camera.
I like to take pictures of the night sky whenever possible, if not anything of interests on the ground(except for humans!) would also be my ideal subject.
Prior to joining the forum, I had been looking at the reviews of the lenses section, and thanks to those great reviews I've managed to procure myself a SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 and a Panagor 90mm Macro

In the process I traded off a Pentax DA 50mm 1.8 with the Takumar.. I think I didn't make the wrong choice, although I think the IQ of the DA 50mm is really good..

**eaglem** · 01-14-2014, 11:36 PM

Welcome to the forum and more importantly, Welcome to the Pentax Family.

tejinc · 01-14-2014, 11:39 PM

Some test shots with the DA50mm 1.8, I kinda feel sorry I have to return it.. haha

I was very surprised when I took this picture of Jupiter, I didn't realize the camera and the lens could actually resolve it's moons!

**savoche** · 01-15-2014, 06:44 AM

Welcome aboard! And nice pictures

As you say, the 50/1.8 is a good lens, but then, so is the Tak 50/1.4. I have one (Tak) on the way, hopefully in good condition. Time will show...

Enjoy the winter skies!

**Kerrowdown** · 01-15-2014, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by tejinc

could actually resolve it's moons

Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry your gonna need to point that out to me on the image, I've just no idea what I'm looking for or where to look for it.

tejinc · 01-15-2014, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry your gonna need to point that out to me on the image, I've just no idea what I'm looking for or where to look for it.

Haha, I think I should have cropped it, but I thought, hey, we need the whole picture. This one should show the moon very clearly (well at least on my computer ><)

01-14-2014, 11:33 PM	#1
tejinc New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 4	New(or not very new) to K-30 Hello all, I bought my K-30 last summer, about 6 months ago. It is my first DSLR, and prior to that I've been using a Canon G9 PS camera. I like to take pictures of the night sky whenever possible, if not anything of interests on the ground(except for humans!) would also be my ideal subject. Prior to joining the forum, I had been looking at the reviews of the lenses section, and thanks to those great reviews I've managed to procure myself a SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 and a Panagor 90mm Macro In the process I traded off a Pentax DA 50mm 1.8 with the Takumar.. I think I didn't make the wrong choice, although I think the IQ of the DA 50mm is really good..

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,145	Welcome to the forum and more importantly, Welcome to the Pentax Family.

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Welcome aboard! And nice pictures As you say, the 50/1.8 is a good lens, but then, so is the Tak 50/1.4. I have one (Tak) on the way, hopefully in good condition. Time will show... Enjoy the winter skies!

01-15-2014, 04:07 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	Originally posted by tejinc could actually resolve it's moons Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry your gonna need to point that out to me on the image, I've just no idea what I'm looking for or where to look for it.