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**paulh** · 06-05-2021, 06:20 PM - **4 Likes**

Visited a local cemetery a few days ago under very bright sun. Helios 44M-7 on K10D:

blankmampf · 06-06-2021, 07:16 AM - **5 Likes**

A friend lent me an Industar-61 L/Z M42 Macro lens to try out, and I decided to give the K10D a little tour

I did not even notice the bug until I had a look at the images on my PC screen

it was just at the right spot by chance.

I'm very pleased with the Industar-61, it's not "true" macro, maybe 1:2, but very useful overall.
I also now have a M39 to M42 adapter, which allows me to use my "normal" Industar-61 50mm 2.8, though macro only, and no focus adjustment. Together with a 2x Teleconverter I can get about 1:1 true macro, but it's much more difficult to use.

brewmaster15 · 06-06-2021, 09:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by blankmampf

A friend lent me an Industar-61 L/Z M42 Macro lens to try out, and I decided to give the K10D a little tour

I did not even notice the bug until I had a look at the images on my PC screen

it was just at the right spot by chance.

I'm very pleased with the Industar-61, it's not "true" macro, maybe 1:2, but very useful overall.
I also now have a M39 to M42 adapter, which allows me to use my "normal" Industar-61 50mm 2.8, though macro only, and no focus adjustment. Together with a 2x Teleconverter I can get about 1:1 true macro, but it's much more difficult to use.

If you get a chance to pick up a m42 helicoid you may find the focusing easier.. i have one I use with russian copy lens and industar 50 and have found it to be very useful. The pentax branded helicoids are pricey but you can pick up a 3rd party one for real cheap.. $20-30 on ebay...
Al

Ps.. photobombed by a bug.. I like it.

blankmampf · 06-06-2021, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

If you get a chance to pick up a m42 helicoid you may find the focusing easier.. i have one I use with russian copy lens and industar 50 and have found it to be very useful. The pentax branded helicoids are pricey but you can pick up a 3rd party one for real cheap.. $20-30 on ebay...
Al

Ps.. photobombed by a bug.. I like it.

As far as I understand it, a helicoid wouldn't help much. The lens itself can focus, but it's designed for the short focus plane distance of the Leica and leica-like cameras. Just like you can't adapt a mirrorless lens to Pentax K without a correcting lens inside the adapter :/

glinda · 06-07-2021, 03:33 AM - **5 Likes**

smc 100/ 4 macro

**GerryM** · 06-07-2021, 04:33 PM - **9 Likes**

K10d
DA 35/2.4 AL

at f2.4

**MXLX** · 06-08-2021, 07:12 AM - **10 Likes**

From the KMGT again.

These blossoms are quite small, but are almost ceramic or porcelain in appearance. They're also popular with bumblebees...

Last edited by MXLX; 06-08-2021 at 07:23 AM.

**paulh** · 06-08-2021, 09:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MXLX

From the KMGT again.

Lovely photos - but what does KMGT mean?

**MXLX** · 06-09-2021, 07:16 AM - **1 Like**

^^^^^ Thanks!

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Part of the Carolina Thread Trails system. SWMBO and I walk there most weekends. There is a pollinator garden at the top of one of the trails that cycles through a remarkable number of blooming plants through the seasons. It borders an abandoned (played out) section of a quarry. There always seems to be something to photograph.

glinda · 06-09-2021, 09:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MXLX

^^^^^ Thanks!

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Part of the Carolina Thread Trails system. SWMBO and I walk there most weekends. There is a pollinator garden at the top of one of the trails that cycles through a remarkable number of blooming plants through the seasons. It borders an abandoned (played out) section of a quarry. There always seems to be something to photograph.

Paul .... we best not ask ... SWMBO ......

IHGAFC... do you ?

**MXLX** · 06-09-2021, 09:37 AM

I think I've translate IHGAFC... in there somewhere is "haven't," and "clue," yes?

SWMBO is an old British TV reference, probably used a lot more now than when the show was on: "She Who Must Be Obeyed." I could also refer to her as Miz MXLX.

**paulh** · 06-09-2021, 10:53 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by glinda

IHGAFC... do you ?

I do

Looks like a great place for a photo hike, @mxlx. Thanks for the link!

From the CVBG with the DA18-135 on K10D: (Conejo Valley Botanic Garden)

**GerryM** · 06-09-2021, 12:31 PM - **7 Likes**

K10D
Super Takumar
50/1.4
at f2

FOFP (From our front porch)

!

glinda · 06-09-2021, 01:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MXLX

I think I've translate IHGAFC... in there somewhere is "haven't," and "clue," yes?

SWMBO is an old British TV reference, probably used a lot more now than when the show was on: "She Who Must Be Obeyed." I could also refer to her as Miz MXLX.

I take the fifth .....

brewmaster15 · 06-09-2021, 05:13 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by GerryM

K10D
Super Takumar
50/1.4
at f2

FOFP (From our front porch)

!

Beautiful!

FOBS (From our Back Stairs)!

Carolina Wren

-al

K10DX 300MM sigma telemacro

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blankmampf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Lübeck Posts: 136	A friend lent me an Industar-61 L/Z M42 Macro lens to try out, and I decided to give the K10D a little tour I did not even notice the bug until I had a look at the images on my PC screen it was just at the right spot by chance. I'm very pleased with the Industar-61, it's not "true" macro, maybe 1:2, but very useful overall. I also now have a M39 to M42 adapter, which allows me to use my "normal" Industar-61 50mm 2.8, though macro only, and no focus adjustment. Together with a 2x Teleconverter I can get about 1:1 true macro, but it's much more difficult to use.

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brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Originally posted by blankmampf A friend lent me an Industar-61 L/Z M42 Macro lens to try out, and I decided to give the K10D a little tour I did not even notice the bug until I had a look at the images on my PC screen it was just at the right spot by chance. I'm very pleased with the Industar-61, it's not "true" macro, maybe 1:2, but very useful overall. I also now have a M39 to M42 adapter, which allows me to use my "normal" Industar-61 50mm 2.8, though macro only, and no focus adjustment. Together with a 2x Teleconverter I can get about 1:1 true macro, but it's much more difficult to use. If you get a chance to pick up a m42 helicoid you may find the focusing easier.. i have one I use with russian copy lens and industar 50 and have found it to be very useful. The pentax branded helicoids are pricey but you can pick up a 3rd party one for real cheap.. $20-30 on ebay... Al Ps.. photobombed by a bug.. I like it.

06-06-2021, 07:27 PM	#7204
blankmampf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Lübeck Posts: 136	Originally posted by brewmaster15 If you get a chance to pick up a m42 helicoid you may find the focusing easier.. i have one I use with russian copy lens and industar 50 and have found it to be very useful. The pentax branded helicoids are pricey but you can pick up a 3rd party one for real cheap.. $20-30 on ebay... Al Ps.. photobombed by a bug.. I like it. As far as I understand it, a helicoid wouldn't help much. The lens itself can focus, but it's designed for the short focus plane distance of the Leica and leica-like cameras. Just like you can't adapt a mirrorless lens to Pentax K without a correcting lens inside the adapter :/

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MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 841	From the KMGT again. These blossoms are quite small, but are almost ceramic or porcelain in appearance. They're also popular with bumblebees... Last edited by MXLX; 06-08-2021 at 07:23 AM.

06-08-2021, 09:09 AM - 1 Like	#7208
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by MXLX From the KMGT again. Lovely photos - but what does KMGT mean?

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MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 841	^^^^^ Thanks! Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Part of the Carolina Thread Trails system. SWMBO and I walk there most weekends. There is a pollinator garden at the top of one of the trails that cycles through a remarkable number of blooming plants through the seasons. It borders an abandoned (played out) section of a quarry. There always seems to be something to photograph.

06-09-2021, 09:29 AM - 1 Like	#7210
glinda Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,418	Originally posted by MXLX ^^^^^ Thanks! Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Part of the Carolina Thread Trails system. SWMBO and I walk there most weekends. There is a pollinator garden at the top of one of the trails that cycles through a remarkable number of blooming plants through the seasons. It borders an abandoned (played out) section of a quarry. There always seems to be something to photograph. Paul .... we best not ask ... SWMBO ...... IHGAFC... do you ?

06-09-2021, 09:37 AM	#7211
MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 841	I think I've translate IHGAFC... in there somewhere is "haven't," and "clue," yes? SWMBO is an old British TV reference, probably used a lot more now than when the show was on: "She Who Must Be Obeyed." I could also refer to her as Miz MXLX.

06-09-2021, 10:53 AM - 5 Likes	#7212
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by glinda IHGAFC... do you ? I do Looks like a great place for a photo hike, @mxlx. Thanks for the link! From the CVBG with the DA18-135 on K10D: (Conejo Valley Botanic Garden)

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