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Ivan · 09-29-2021, 05:25 AM - **11 Likes**

glinda · 09-29-2021, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

Great work, everyone!

SMC-M28/2.8 on *ist D:

That’s kinda nice , Paul

**paulh** · 09-29-2021, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by glinda

That’s kinda nice , Paul

Thanks glinda

The M28/2.8 doesn't get rave reviews, but my copy far exceeded my expectations. It plays nicely with the old 6 mp bodies.

@Ivan lovely shot!

**paulh** · 09-30-2021, 03:33 PM - **10 Likes**

Sigma 28-84 on *ist D:

**wirrah** · 10-01-2021, 06:15 AM - **7 Likes**

Inspired by Ivan's great photo above. The Two towers, Heidelberg 2008. *istD SMC M 40mm f/2.8 (again!)

**rjbrett** · 10-02-2021, 03:16 PM - **10 Likes**

Originally posted by wirrah

Inspired by Ivan's great photo above. The Two towers

Fine photos both, I especially like the gold coloured dome and blue sky in the first, and the sunlit highlights on the dome and spire (copper ?) of the the tower in the foreground.

I noticed this caterpillar making its way over the petals of this geranium flower, and guessing it was heading for the nectar rich centre of the flower ran inside for a camera. Checking the results on the LCD screen on camera after several attempts at the first photo I realised I could do a lot better with a tripod. Happily the caterpillars progress was slow enough to allow me to set up and refocus on it eating out the centre of the flower, and then make its getaway down another petal. Pentax *istDS & SMC Pentax DFA 50mm f2.8 Macro with Kenko AC +2 close up filter;

**paulh** · 10-02-2021, 03:50 PM - **6 Likes**

Fantastic work on this page lately!

Beware the Flare! Re-acquainting myself with an old Sigma 28-84 manual zoom I haven't used in a decade. *ist D:

Last edited by paulh; 10-02-2021 at 03:58 PM.

glinda · 10-03-2021, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Fantastic work on this page lately!

Beware the Flare! Re-acquainting myself with an old Sigma 28-84 manual zoom I haven't used in a decade. *ist D:

Kinda ‘ organic-y ‘ that shot/ lens . Nice.

---------- Post added 10-03-21 at 07:08 AM ----------

Originally posted by rjbrett

Fine photos both, I especially like the gold coloured dome and blue sky in the first, and the sunlit highlights on the dome and spire (copper ?) of the the tower in the foreground.

I noticed this caterpillar making its way over the petals of this geranium flower, and guessing it was heading for the nectar rich centre of the flower ran inside for a camera. Checking the results on the LCD screen on camera after several attempts at the first photo I realised I could do a lot better with a tripod. Happily the caterpillars progress was slow enough to allow me to set up and refocus on it eating out the centre of the flower, and then make its getaway down another petal. Pentax *istDS & SMC Pentax DFA 50mm f2.8 Macro with Kenko AC +2 close up filter;

Red. Nice

**hjortron** · 10-03-2021, 04:45 AM - **6 Likes**

Those 6Mpix shots here are getting better and better.

Two fresh shots from the sunny and misty morning at the same time. K100D + Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DL

glinda · 10-03-2021, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by hjortron

Those 6Mpix shots here are getting better and better.

Two fresh shots from the sunny and misty morning at the same time. K100D + Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DL

Towers shot is nice .

glinda · 10-03-2021, 12:21 PM - **3 Likes**

K100d, m40/ 2.8

I wonder how much the image stabilization setting matters when I forget to change it for the next lens ?

Ivan · 10-03-2021, 12:41 PM - **8 Likes**

**paulh** · 10-03-2021, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by glinda

Kinda ‘ organic-y ‘ that shot/ lens . Nice.

Thanks glinda - the lens isn't what I'd call "great", or even "pretty good". It's not that sharp, some CAs, the built-in hood doesn't work too well, and colors are a bit washed out. But I guess you could say it has "character"

---------- Post added 10-03-21 at 03:24 PM ----------

Originally posted by glinda

I wonder how much the image stabilization setting matters when I forget to change it for the next lens ?

Probably not too much if the focal lengths are similar. If not, it could cause problems.

**wirrah** · 10-03-2021, 03:16 PM - **6 Likes**

Slightly different tower, *istD and the M40mm again. Gan Gan Lookout, Nelson Bay, NSW June '06

**paulh** · 10-05-2021, 03:26 PM - **5 Likes**

From the backyard a couple weeks ago - Sigma 28-84 on *ist D:

10-02-2021, 03:16 PM - 10 Likes	#2901
rjbrett Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Brisbane Posts: 895	Originally posted by wirrah Inspired by Ivan's great photo above. The Two towers Fine photos both, I especially like the gold coloured dome and blue sky in the first, and the sunlit highlights on the dome and spire (copper ?) of the the tower in the foreground. I noticed this caterpillar making its way over the petals of this geranium flower, and guessing it was heading for the nectar rich centre of the flower ran inside for a camera. Checking the results on the LCD screen on camera after several attempts at the first photo I realised I could do a lot better with a tripod. Happily the caterpillars progress was slow enough to allow me to set up and refocus on it eating out the centre of the flower, and then make its getaway down another petal. Pentax istDS & SMC Pentax DFA 50mm f2.8 Macro with Kenko AC +2 close up filter; Last edited by rjbrett; 10-02-2021 at 03:25 PM.*

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308 Original Poster	Fantastic work on this page lately! Beware the Flare! Re-acquainting myself with an old Sigma 28-84 manual zoom I haven't used in a decade. ist D: Last edited by paulh; 10-02-2021 at 03:58 PM.*

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glinda Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,418	Originally posted by paulh Fantastic work on this page lately! Beware the Flare! Re-acquainting myself with an old Sigma 28-84 manual zoom I haven't used in a decade. ist D: Kinda ‘ organic-y ‘ that shot/ lens . Nice. ---------- Post added 10-03-21 at 07:08 AM ---------- Originally posted by rjbrett Fine photos both, I especially like the gold coloured dome and blue sky in the first, and the sunlit highlights on the dome and spire (copper ?) of the the tower in the foreground. I noticed this caterpillar making its way over the petals of this geranium flower, and guessing it was heading for the nectar rich centre of the flower ran inside for a camera. Checking the results on the LCD screen on camera after several attempts at the first photo I realised I could do a lot better with a tripod. Happily the caterpillars progress was slow enough to allow me to set up and refocus on it eating out the centre of the flower, and then make its getaway down another petal. Pentax istDS & SMC Pentax DFA 50mm f2.8 Macro with Kenko AC +2 close up filter; Red. Nice

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by glinda Kinda ‘ organic-y ‘ that shot/ lens . Nice. Thanks glinda - the lens isn't what I'd call "great", or even "pretty good". It's not that sharp, some CAs, the built-in hood doesn't work too well, and colors are a bit washed out. But I guess you could say it has "character" ---------- Post added 10-03-21 at 03:24 PM ---------- Originally posted by glinda I wonder how much the image stabilization setting matters when I forget to change it for the next lens ? Probably not too much if the focal lengths are similar. If not, it could cause problems.

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wirrah Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lower Hunter, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 527	Slightly different tower, *istD and the M40mm again. Gan Gan Lookout, Nelson Bay, NSW June '06

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