Very happy to be here

pcoch · 05-30-2019, 08:17 PM

Hey all,
As the owner of a Sony a6000, I am always on the look out for smaller lighter lenses that suit the a6000 body. I have used this forum extensive to inform my decisions. So far I am the very happy owner of three SMC pentax m primes (28 2.8, 50 1.7 and the 35 2.8) and I am currently looking to purchase a 135mm lens.
I enjoying photographing landscapes, flowers, my family and things of beauty of intrigue I see in everyday life. I want to get into street portraits but need to pluck up the courage to ask strangers. This is one reason for the 135mm lens. On the crop sensor it will equate to just over 200mm. Its small size should make it perfect for capturing candid moments.

Sandy Hancock · 05-30-2019, 08:22 PM

Welcome Peter. The more Aussies, the merrier!

Try and get your hands on a K-1 (or an old film camera), and look through those lovely K-mount lenses in their native format

Unregistered User 8 · 05-30-2019, 10:31 PM

Hi from Melbourne.

**gordon_l34** · 05-31-2019, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by pcoch

Hey all,
As the owner of a Sony a6000, I am always on the look out for smaller lighter lenses that suit the a6000 body. I have used this forum extensive to inform my decisions. So far I am the very happy owner of three SMC pentax m primes (28 2.8, 50 1.7 and the 35 2.8) and I am currently looking to purchase a 135mm lens.
I enjoying photographing landscapes, flowers, my family and things of beauty of intrigue I see in everyday life. I want to get into street portraits but need to pluck up the courage to ask strangers. This is one reason for the 135mm lens. On the crop sensor it will equate to just over 200mm. Its small size should make it perfect for capturing candid moments.

Hi,
If you are in SE Qld or Northern NSW come to the annual Cameraholics Fair tomorrow here at 102 McDonald Road, Windsor, Brisbane.
You are sure to get what you want.
PM me with your phone number if you or anyone else requires further details and I can call you back.
Regards,
Gordon.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-31-2019, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by pcoch

Very happy to be here

Welcome, to the forum.

Originally posted by pcoch

need to pluck up the courage to ask strangers

For "Street Photography" just use that 28mm, preset to focus about 10 feet and aperture set to F8.0, then everything from about 5 feet to infinity will be good enough... just fire away.

Remember the famous phrase... “If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough” a quote attributed to the American photographer Robert Capa.

05-30-2019, 08:17 PM	#1
pcoch New Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 2	Very happy to be here Hey all, As the owner of a Sony a6000, I am always on the look out for smaller lighter lenses that suit the a6000 body. I have used this forum extensive to inform my decisions. So far I am the very happy owner of three SMC pentax m primes (28 2.8, 50 1.7 and the 35 2.8) and I am currently looking to purchase a 135mm lens. I enjoying photographing landscapes, flowers, my family and things of beauty of intrigue I see in everyday life. I want to get into street portraits but need to pluck up the courage to ask strangers. This is one reason for the 135mm lens. On the crop sensor it will equate to just over 200mm. Its small size should make it perfect for capturing candid moments.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Welcome Peter. The more Aussies, the merrier! Try and get your hands on a K-1 (or an old film camera), and look through those lovely K-mount lenses in their native format

05-30-2019, 10:31 PM	#3
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi from Melbourne.

05-31-2019, 10:27 AM	#4
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Originally posted by pcoch Hey all, As the owner of a Sony a6000, I am always on the look out for smaller lighter lenses that suit the a6000 body. I have used this forum extensive to inform my decisions. So far I am the very happy owner of three SMC pentax m primes (28 2.8, 50 1.7 and the 35 2.8) and I am currently looking to purchase a 135mm lens. I enjoying photographing landscapes, flowers, my family and things of beauty of intrigue I see in everyday life. I want to get into street portraits but need to pluck up the courage to ask strangers. This is one reason for the 135mm lens. On the crop sensor it will equate to just over 200mm. Its small size should make it perfect for capturing candid moments. Hi, If you are in SE Qld or Northern NSW come to the annual Cameraholics Fair tomorrow here at 102 McDonald Road, Windsor, Brisbane. You are sure to get what you want. PM me with your phone number if you or anyone else requires further details and I can call you back. Regards, Gordon.

05-31-2019, 02:35 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: 57,816	Originally posted by pcoch Very happy to be here Welcome, to the forum. Originally posted by pcoch need to pluck up the courage to ask strangers For "Street Photography" just use that 28mm, preset to focus about 10 feet and aperture set to F8.0, then everything from about 5 feet to infinity will be good enough... just fire away. Remember the famous phrase... “If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough” a quote attributed to the American photographer Robert Capa.