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EltonTeng · 03-06-2020, 08:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Hello everyone. Finally joined the forum after years of lurking and reading the gear reviews.

Got a new-to-me 645Z and D FA 55/2.8 this week and love the initial images. I have also been shooting with legacy Pentax lenses adapted to Canon and Sony bodies for the last 13 years. I also own the 50/1.2 and 31/1.8. However, my favorite lens is a $18 copy of SMC Takumar 55/1.8. This lens produced lovely and unique portraits that I haven't been able to replicate with the numerous 50mm lenses I've own over the years.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-06-2020, 09:13 AM

Welcome to the forum, good to have you here.

C_Jones · 03-06-2020, 02:58 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

Unregistered User 8 · 03-06-2020, 03:58 PM

Hi Elton, welcome from Australia.

**Mikesul** · 03-06-2020, 06:44 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

mkgd1 · 03-06-2020, 07:17 PM

Welcome from across the Colorado river.

**disconnekt** · 03-07-2020, 04:14 PM

Hello from a fellow Californian!

**paulh** · 03-07-2020, 05:58 PM

Welcome from Ventura County! The Tak 55 is one of my favorites as well. Be sure to drop by the Takumar Club here on the forums!

03-06-2020, 08:49 AM - 2 Likes	#1
EltonTeng New Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 2	Hello from California Hello everyone. Finally joined the forum after years of lurking and reading the gear reviews. Got a new-to-me 645Z and D FA 55/2.8 this week and love the initial images. I have also been shooting with legacy Pentax lenses adapted to Canon and Sony bodies for the last 13 years. I also own the 50/1.2 and 31/1.8. However, my favorite lens is a $18 copy of SMC Takumar 55/1.8. This lens produced lovely and unique portraits that I haven't been able to replicate with the numerous 50mm lenses I've own over the years.

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