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Forum: Winners' Showcase
11-03-2017, 03:25 AM
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I would like to nominate this photo
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-27-2017, 01:18 PM
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I like the symmetry and the autumn leaves in the foreground, in contrast to the green ones below. Lovely picture :)
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-27-2017, 12:51 PM
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The red of the lighthouse stands out especially well with the mist in the background. The grass gives a nice foreground. A great image!
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Forum: Photo Critique
10-22-2017, 01:53 PM
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I picked these ones, in no specific order:
8184
3113
3299
1077
3424
3387
9627
7506
They have eye contact, or the eye is at least open, interesting poses and few distractions. Good luck on the calendar! :)
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Forum: Photo Critique
10-21-2017, 05:13 PM
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Thanks for all the tips! Here is a shot I have taken where the stem is clearly visible. I liked this one as well.
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Forum: Photo Critique
10-21-2017, 02:40 PM
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Alright, thank you for the help. I tried cloning away the bottom leaf. The one on the mushroom adds to the composition, in my opinion. I also added some more saturation and a vignette.
On the right, it has a tighter crop.
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Forum: Photo Critique
10-21-2017, 09:11 AM
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I took this and some more shots close to dawn, on the bed of the forest. Because I currently have no tripod, I had to take it at a high iso. This, together with the lens being great but old, lead to the noticeable noise. What I'd like is a critique on the composition and editing, as well as any tips concerning close-up photography in dark locations, such as the forest. I am thinking of getting a good tripod for some time now, so that will help me in that regard as well.
Please, be ruthless :D
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-11-2017, 12:28 PM
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M 200mm F4
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-01-2017, 03:42 PM
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M 200mm F4
She was about 1 meter away from me, so it was easy to make the shot, even as an amateur.
... with the same lens ...
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-25-2017, 03:48 PM
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Pentax-M 50mm 1.7
ISO200, can't remember aperture, 1/80
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-24-2017, 02:45 PM
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Would a M 200mm F4 on an APS-C be allowed here? I bought one to test the waters before really committing.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-20-2017, 07:08 PM
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Is it maybe possible for somebody of this club to post a picture done with the DA*300mm and the HD 55-300 (PLM), of the same motive I mean? I know this is asking a lot, but it would really help.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-20-2017, 08:27 AM
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Alright, thanks! I'll post my first picture here with either of those 3 and will officially be a member of this amazing club :P
(Saving up can take a while, so see you...sometime this year haha)
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-20-2017, 06:24 AM
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I also see alternatives in the F*300 and FA*300. If I see either of those for a good price, should I grab them?
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-20-2017, 01:53 AM
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So you think I would be better off saving up for a DA* 300? I saw videos of the af motor screwing up, or being damaged. Is this something I would need to worry about? I would be fine saving for it, since I really want to take great pictures. And if there is a tele converter in my future that works with the lens as well, then I will be happy.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-19-2017, 04:59 PM
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I hope I'm not breaking any rules by asking a question here, rather than posting a picture... I was just wondering, if anyone could tell me if the new 55-300mm would be the way to go, if I was looking for a budget lens, with good AF and IQ. I would be using it at 300mm, for entry-level birding. My 18-135mm just doesn't cut it in that regard. I would also be open for more expensive lenses, but only those that cost at most 500€. If I need to move this post to another forum, please tell me! Thanks :)
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-17-2017, 06:59 AM
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Update: With a full set of extension tubes and reversing the lens I achieve a full magnification of 2:1, seeing 12mm on a ruler when photographed. That's the right way of calculating the magnification, right?
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-13-2017, 10:25 AM
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I've been visiting that site very frequently, but would like additional input. Also, I asked about forum specific stuff, and this doesn't answer my question.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-13-2017, 06:28 AM
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Just a quick follow-up: What would be my best way forward, after getting my reverse lens setup going, to get even higher magnification? My initial thought was 1x macro lenses, but I already got 1x magnification(and beyond) with this setup. Would any of you recommend a bellows? Should I open a new topic for this?
I'm asking because, at what point is buying all these accesories more expensive than "just" buying more expensive macro lenses?
Bellows sound promising because I am currently trying focus stacking.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-10-2017, 09:56 PM
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Do you mean these? Which of these would act as a cover?
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-10-2017, 08:32 PM
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Alright, thanks to you all! I knew this community was awesome from observing the threads :) I will write an update here once I got the articles I need!
(I think I'll take a cheaper option, not the NEX Adapter linked above :D)
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-10-2017, 08:14 PM
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Taking the zoom lens aside for a moment, the 50mm I have is a manual lens and has an aperture ring. My questions then are: Can you provide a link for this type of protection, while shooting? Looking for an NEX Adapter, I couldn't find such a thing. And my last question, my main one that is: Would a 49mm reverse macro ring be enough to mount the 50mm onto the last extension tube? It is not a terribly costly thing to buy, I'm basically hovering over the buy button.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-10-2017, 07:54 PM
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Are you talking about the magnification of the lens alone, or combined with the extension tubes? Because with them it is over 1x
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-10-2017, 06:52 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply. I was also thinking of trying using two lenses, but the only other one I have is the 18-135mm Kit lens. I have no idea how it would perform. The step ring I would use there would be a 62mm(from the 18-135mm) to 49mm(from the 50mm), am I correct?
About the lens being exposed: You are talking about protecting it, while it is not in use, correct? Again, thanks for the help!
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-10-2017, 06:29 PM
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Hello my fellow Pentaxians! I have been visiting these forums for a long time now and finally decided to ask for some help. I discovered the world of macro photography and I have a question to ask.
I currently own the Pentax-A 50mm 2.8F Macro lens and use it in conjunction with this extension tube set. My question is: What is necessary to do, to reverse mount the 50mm onto the last extension tube? Is it a 49mm reverse macro ring? I am a bit lost here, hoping for some help.
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