Necessity is the mother of invention

Paragon · 10-16-2021, 05:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Hello PF,

Short time lurker here. As the tile says, I wanted to start filming but modern lenses are above my paygrade, thus I have become a fan of vintage lenses.

The best feeling is when everyone praises your footage not realizing it was taken with a 30 year old lens.

**aslyfox** · 10-16-2021, 05:15 AM

Welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

check out the reviews of the full line of Pentax lenses

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Welcome to the Pentax Lens Review Database | Pentax Lens Series Overview
If you are looking for Pentax lens reviews or technical specifications, you've come to the right place! This is a comprehensive database of user reviews of Pentax interchangeable SLR lenses, complete with information on every Pentax lens ever produced from K-mount (digital and film) to mirrorless to medium format. See also our in-depth lens reviews.

Read more at: Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

and many third party lenses as well

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Welcome to the Third-Party Pentax Lens Review Database!
This database contains reviews and technical data on third-party lenses (made by Sigma, Tamron, etc.) designed for use with Pentax K-Mount DSLRs and film SLRs. In addition to being able to post lens reviews, users can also add new lenses to this database.

Read more at: Pentax Lenses by Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss, and more - Reviews and Specification Database - Pentax Lens Review Database

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-16-2021, 05:37 AM

Welcome, and of course we would love to see some of those photos. A good place for that is the weekly challenges, you are given themes to try and challenge yourself. We all help each other out by sharing here, and you can find out a lot about those great old lenses, and the newest ones too.

Paragon · 10-16-2021, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Welcome, and of course we would love to see some of those photos. A good place for that is the weekly challenges, you are given themes to try and challenge yourself. We all help each other out by sharing here, and you can find out a lot about those great old lenses, and the newest ones too.

Hi Ramsey,

I will absolutely post some photos!

**Kerrowdown** · 10-17-2021, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by Paragon

not realising it was taken with a 30 year old lens.

Welcome to the forum, most of my "Ladies" are of this era... but I don't tell 'em so they're none the wiser.

Michael Piziak · 10-17-2021, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by Paragon

Hello PF,

Short time lurker here. As the tile says, I wanted to start filming but modern lenses are above my paygrade, thus I have become a fan of vintage lenses.

The best feeling is when everyone praises your footage not realizing it was taken with a 30 year old lens.

Yes this is true and many vintage Pentax lens, that cost a fraction of the price as the new ones, are very capable !

10-16-2021, 05:01 AM - 2 Likes	#1
Paragon Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 60	Necessity is the mother of invention Hello PF, Short time lurker here. As the tile says, I wanted to start filming but modern lenses are above my paygrade, thus I have become a fan of vintage lenses. The best feeling is when everyone praises your footage not realizing it was taken with a 30 year old lens.

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10-16-2021, 05:15 AM	#2
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here check out the reviews of the full line of Pentax lenses Quote: Welcome to the Pentax Lens Review Database \| Pentax Lens Series Overview If you are looking for Pentax lens reviews or technical specifications, you've come to the right place! This is a comprehensive database of user reviews of Pentax interchangeable SLR lenses, complete with information on every Pentax lens ever produced from K-mount (digital and film) to mirrorless to medium format. See also our in-depth lens reviews. Read more at: Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database and many third party lenses as well Quote: Welcome to the Third-Party Pentax Lens Review Database! This database contains reviews and technical data on third-party lenses (made by Sigma, Tamron, etc.) designed for use with Pentax K-Mount DSLRs and film SLRs. In addition to being able to post lens reviews, users can also add new lenses to this database. Read more at: Pentax Lenses by Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss, and more - Reviews and Specification Database - Pentax Lens Review Database

10-16-2021, 05:37 AM	#3
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	Welcome, and of course we would love to see some of those photos. A good place for that is the weekly challenges, you are given themes to try and challenge yourself. We all help each other out by sharing here, and you can find out a lot about those great old lenses, and the newest ones too.

10-16-2021, 06:08 AM	#4
Paragon Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 60 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Welcome, and of course we would love to see some of those photos. A good place for that is the weekly challenges, you are given themes to try and challenge yourself. We all help each other out by sharing here, and you can find out a lot about those great old lenses, and the newest ones too. Hi Ramsey, I will absolutely post some photos!

10-17-2021, 12:47 AM	#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: 57,863	Originally posted by Paragon not realising it was taken with a 30 year old lens. Welcome to the forum, most of my "Ladies" are of this era... but I don't tell 'em so they're none the wiser.

10-17-2021, 11:28 PM	#6
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	Originally posted by Paragon Hello PF, Short time lurker here. As the tile says, I wanted to start filming but modern lenses are above my paygrade, thus I have become a fan of vintage lenses. The best feeling is when everyone praises your footage not realizing it was taken with a 30 year old lens. Yes this is true and many vintage Pentax lens, that cost a fraction of the price as the new ones, are very capable !