Hello Pentax World

Lacci · 10-19-2020, 04:09 AM - **3 Likes**

Hi, I'm Lacci. If anyone's interested the "cc" makes a ch noise, the "a" is short, and the "i" is long.

I have been doing a fair amount of photography for the last decade or so, but have only recently jumped into the SLR world with a K-S2. Mine had a defective aperture stop, which happily was fixed and I've been feeling the camera out. I tend to shoot a lot of critters and a lot of sunsets, and a lot of plants. I have dabbled in astrophotography as well, which is much more doable with a DSLR so I'm excited to do more of that.

I studied physics at Notre Dame and am interested in optics so I enjoy learning some of the technical details of lenses and optical systems.

I don't have a huge lens budget so I'm trying to put together a collection of some vintage glass that'll let me photograph some things I like. I love photographing wildlife so I just got my first lens after the kit lens, a Pentax SMC 300mm f4. Hopefully I'll chase down some bunnies with it soon. I need to work out a tripod ring for it as well, but for now I can use it hand held.

I'm keeping an eye out for a Cosina 100mm F3.5 MC Makro or one of its white label variants. Or really any very affordable good macro lens. And I'll figure out where to go from there.

Anyway, I hope you don't mind that ridiculously long introduction. I'm excited to find such a vibrant online community.

maw · 10-19-2020, 04:26 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Lacci,

Welcome to the Pentaxforum, we are like an extended family, we talk about a little bit of everything and can learn many useful things

Ciao Mario

**aslyfox** · 10-19-2020, 04:50 AM - **1 Like**

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

if interested in " experienced " equipment, keep an eye on what is in the marketplace which can be sorted by country

The Pentax Marketplace | Buy & Sell Pentax Cameras and Lenses (United States) - PentaxForums.com

as far as macro goes:

Quote:

The Advantages of a Dedicated Macro Lens
Achieving lift-size magnification
By PF Staff in Tutorial Videos on Apr 4, 2016

Read more at: The Advantages of a Dedicated Macro Lens - Tutorial Videos | PentaxForums.com

________________

Pentax has many choices for 1:1 macro lenses including the 100mm F2.8 Macro family:

Quote:

The SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm Macro F2.8 WR is the fourth version of this particular autofocus macro design. The series started with the F 100mm, followed by the FA 100mm, and more recently the D FA 100mm (non-WR). These four lenses share the same optical formula

Read more at: Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR Review - Specifications | PentaxForums.com Reviews

and if you can find one of the earlier variants, the cost of a lens can be quite reasonable

**ismaelg** · 10-19-2020, 05:29 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum!
Now I have in my head Elmer Fudd singing to the tune of Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries:
"Shoot the wabbit
shoot the wabbit!
with the 300
with the 300!"

Thanks,

Unregistered User 8 · 10-19-2020, 05:32 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Lacci, welcome from Australia.

bdery · 10-19-2020, 05:46 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum! As a fellow physicist, I understand your interest in technical aspects. You'll like it here.

**PJ1** · 10-19-2020, 02:45 PM - **1 Like**

Hi, Lacci. Another welcome from Australia.

C_Jones · 10-19-2020, 03:02 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

Lacci · 10-19-2020, 03:28 PM

I'm definitely keeping my eye on those 100mm f2.8 macros. Right this second I'd have to find quite a deal on one to fit it in my budget, but that'll change eventually I hope. I'm definitely shopping the bargain bin right now. It seems like I hit gold once with the 300mm F4, so I'll have to see what else comes along.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-20-2020, 03:41 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum enjoy all that it has to offer you.

NikoGkotsis · 10-20-2020, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

Hey Lacci!!! Welcome from San Antonio Texas!

ShutterPro · 05-06-2021, 01:56 PM

Hi, welcome!

**jhaji** · 05-07-2021, 03:46 PM

Welcome to the forum

vijaykishan · 05-08-2021, 03:50 AM

You dont mess around, do you Lacci

? with a 300mm you are diving into the deep end head first. Welcome to the forums, I'm sure a lot of us could use your knowledge in the lens section when we decide which is the next fav lens - My bet is on the FA* 85mm . Welcome again.

10-19-2020, 04:09 AM - 3 Likes	#1
Lacci New Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 2	Hello Pentax World Hi, I'm Lacci. If anyone's interested the "cc" makes a ch noise, the "a" is short, and the "i" is long. I have been doing a fair amount of photography for the last decade or so, but have only recently jumped into the SLR world with a K-S2. Mine had a defective aperture stop, which happily was fixed and I've been feeling the camera out. I tend to shoot a lot of critters and a lot of sunsets, and a lot of plants. I have dabbled in astrophotography as well, which is much more doable with a DSLR so I'm excited to do more of that. I studied physics at Notre Dame and am interested in optics so I enjoy learning some of the technical details of lenses and optical systems. I don't have a huge lens budget so I'm trying to put together a collection of some vintage glass that'll let me photograph some things I like. I love photographing wildlife so I just got my first lens after the kit lens, a Pentax SMC 300mm f4. Hopefully I'll chase down some bunnies with it soon. I need to work out a tripod ring for it as well, but for now I can use it hand held. I'm keeping an eye out for a Cosina 100mm F3.5 MC Makro or one of its white label variants. Or really any very affordable good macro lens. And I'll figure out where to go from there. Anyway, I hope you don't mind that ridiculously long introduction. I'm excited to find such a vibrant online community.

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maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Hi Lacci, Welcome to the Pentaxforum, we are like an extended family, we talk about a little bit of everything and can learn many useful things Ciao Mario

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here if interested in " experienced " equipment, keep an eye on what is in the marketplace which can be sorted by country The Pentax Marketplace \| Buy & Sell Pentax Cameras and Lenses (United States) - PentaxForums.com as far as macro goes: Quote: The Advantages of a Dedicated Macro Lens Achieving lift-size magnification By PF Staff in Tutorial Videos on Apr 4, 2016 Read more at: The Advantages of a Dedicated Macro Lens - Tutorial Videos \| PentaxForums.com ________________ Pentax has many choices for 1:1 macro lenses including the 100mm F2.8 Macro family: Quote: The SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm Macro F2.8 WR is the fourth version of this particular autofocus macro design. The series started with the F 100mm, followed by the FA 100mm, and more recently the D FA 100mm (non-WR). These four lenses share the same optical formula Read more at: Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR Review - Specifications \| PentaxForums.com Reviews and if you can find one of the earlier variants, the cost of a lens can be quite reasonable

10-19-2020, 05:29 AM - 1 Like	#4
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Welcome to the forum! Now I have in my head Elmer Fudd singing to the tune of Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries: "Shoot the wabbit shoot the wabbit! with the 300 with the 300!" Thanks,

10-19-2020, 05:32 AM - 1 Like	#5
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi Lacci, welcome from Australia.

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Welcome to the forum! As a fellow physicist, I understand your interest in technical aspects. You'll like it here.

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Hi, Lacci. Another welcome from Australia.

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10-19-2020, 03:28 PM	#9
Lacci New Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 2 Original Poster	I'm definitely keeping my eye on those 100mm f2.8 macros. Right this second I'd have to find quite a deal on one to fit it in my budget, but that'll change eventually I hope. I'm definitely shopping the bargain bin right now. It seems like I hit gold once with the 300mm F4, so I'll have to see what else comes along.

10-20-2020, 03:41 AM - 1 Like	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Welcome to the forum enjoy all that it has to offer you.

10-20-2020, 10:31 AM - 1 Like	#11
NikoGkotsis Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 32	Hey Lacci!!! Welcome from San Antonio Texas!

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05-08-2021, 03:50 AM	#14
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 999	You dont mess around, do you Lacci ? with a 300mm you are diving into the deep end head first. Welcome to the forums, I'm sure a lot of us could use your knowledge in the lens section when we decide which is the next fav lens - My bet is on the FA* 85mm . Welcome again.