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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-02-2024, 09:57 PM  
Travel recommendations
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 19
Views: 904
If I was just bringing my KP, my options depending on intended subjects:
1) 16-85: great quality and good all purpose
OR
2) 16-85 and 10-17FE: I get a lot of use out of the 10-17
OR
3) 18-135: only if I really think I need longer than 85 (even though the higher quality of the 16-85 means I can crop a bit) and if I want a lens lighter than 16-85
OR
4) If I want more: add one of: DA40XS, DA21, DA35, or DA 50; only rarely have I needed the 55-300
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 02-13-2024, 03:03 PM  
Testing the new K&F Concept magnetic filters and lens cap
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 22
Views: 3,536
UPDATE: I got the Neewer 72mm magnetic lens cap to go w/ my K&F 72mm kit. The cap attaches well. No problems, BUT it does NOT fit on the 72mm VND2-32 magnetic filter. I should have checked, but it turns out that the front of that filter is 77mm. (That's why the lens cap was falling off.) I tried putting a 77mm on it, and that works fine.
Bottom line: The Neewer magnetic lens caps work on K&F, but you apparently need to go a size up with the VND filters.
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 02-07-2024, 07:31 PM  
Testing the new K&F Concept magnetic filters and lens cap
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 22
Views: 3,536
@bdery: I'm extremely pleased with the K&F Concepts magnetic set. I managed to find a cheap kit (ring, UV, CPL, ND1000, case) on ebay and an open box discount on the VND2-32. I don't see any degradation in sharpness. Maybe a little bit of warming with the CPL. I am very happy with these, and I can see that I will be much more inclined to use filters regularly. (In the past, it was just enough of a pain screwing filters on/off that I didn't bother to use them much.) The case works well too.

A few things:
1) As @bdery noted, the magnetic ring for the VND has some groves to 'lock' the filter in place. It does work well enough with the regular magnetic ring that comes with the other filters. Only thing is that they look identical at first glance, including the markings, so you have to look closely to figure out which ring is which.
2) With the regular magnetic ring, a standard snap on lens cap works fine. The VND magnetic ring, however, must be just a fraction larger, because the snap on cap can come off pretty easily.
3) Neither the kit nor the VND comes with a lens cap. Buying the magnetic lens cap is relatively expensive compared to buying the lens filters! ($22 for a 72mm) The Neewer lens caps are on sale at Amazon ($12 for 72mm), and they say they are K&F compatible, so I'm getting one of those, and I'll report how they work.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-04-2024, 08:45 PM  
How to choose a good 16-85 wr?
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 16
Views: 892
My travel kit is the 16-85 and the 10-17. Does just about everything I need.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 12-19-2023, 09:38 PM  
Beginners Tip 101: Photographing Through Glass
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 25
Views: 2,166
The museum director I talked to you with the Francois Vase was happy I noticed because he too said how expensive that glass case was.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 12-18-2023, 09:26 AM  
Beginners Tip 101: Photographing Through Glass
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 25
Views: 2,166
In 2017, the Francois Vase was temporarily on display in Athens where I saw it. The first thing I noticed while photographing it was the lack of glare or reflections. I mentioned it to the museum director, and I made his day for noticing it. It was a special glass that they used for the case. You can see some reflections on the inside of the glass on the sides, but there were virtually no distractions looking straight on. This JPG is unedited from the DNG.
Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 12-13-2023, 10:37 AM  
November 2023 Pentax Limited Lens & Software Giveaway: Enter here!
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 1,988
Views: 31,004
One more chance!
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 12-13-2023, 10:36 AM  
Back and Re-energized
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 16
Views: 345
You've been through a lot. Sorry to hear all that. I do find that my mood affects my photography choices. Welcome back, and hope that photo taking can be healing.
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 12-13-2023, 10:34 AM  
Hello, from Chilliwack, BC
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 25
Views: 593
Welcome! (I had to welcome someone from Chilliwack given that I really liked the band Chilliwack back in the 70s!)
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 12-13-2023, 10:34 AM  
New Member
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 26
Views: 591
Welcome from Gettysburg, PA!
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 12-13-2023, 10:30 AM  
How many lenses do you have?
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 2,021
Views: 188,694
I have 24 lenses for my Pentax system. A few I don't use enough to really keep and some I would like to trade in to get something better. And some I keep just because they are such jewels. I have the A 50 f1.4, but I still keep the M 50 f1.7 because it is so satisfying just to hold in my hand as almost a work of engineering art.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 12-13-2023, 10:27 AM  
Upcoming Trip to Athens - What to Bring?
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 48
Views: 1,713
I've spent quite a few weeks in Athens visiting all over. I agree w/ others that traveling light is nice. Personally, I've usually just used my KP with the 16-85 and the DA 10-17FE. Trying to get that kind of range with your K-1 will be a challenge, and if you are on tours, you don't really have time to be changing lenses. Maybe go with the A 35-105?
Forum: Lens Clubs 12-13-2023, 10:19 AM  
Fisheye Fever Club -- Flaunt your fisheye photos!
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 4,150
Views: 756,771
Forum: Lens Clubs 12-13-2023, 10:11 AM  
The F Club!
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 1,233
Views: 255,452
I only have the F 35-70, but it's been a fun little lens for a variety of situations.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 12-13-2023, 09:36 AM  
K3Mk3 or KP
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 29
Views: 2,077
I have a K3 and the KP, but I almost always use the KP. The K3 does really feel like a professional camera, but the size/weight, tilt-screen, and somewhat better high ISO of the KP means it's the one I use most.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 12-13-2023, 09:31 AM  
Hunting for Pentax lovers.
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 31
Views: 1,416
I have seen only a few other Pentax users on my travels, but I always make a point of complimenting them on their outstanding choice in camera!
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 12-13-2023, 09:27 AM  
Poll: How was your 2023, photographically? The Best of Pentax Forums Dec. 13 Poll
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 37
Views: 1,267
I was fortunate enough to have travel opportunities to Turkey, Greece, and Guatemala. New places always get me going photographically.
Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 12-07-2023, 09:44 AM  
November 2023 Pentax Limited Lens & Software Giveaway: Enter here!
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 1,988
Views: 31,004
One more
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 12-07-2023, 09:43 AM  
DA 18-135 WR, Show us what it can do
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 4,711
Views: 741,733
I made lots of good use of the 18-135...
Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth Israel
Sea of Galilee from Mount of Beatitudes, Israel
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 12-07-2023, 09:39 AM  
Happy upcoming 20th birthday wishes to the SMC Pentax-DA 16-45mm F4
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 26
Views: 1,069
Some experiments I did with DA 16-45 on K-x. This was my first serious camera and lens.
2010 National Christmas Tree in D.C. (with the shoot while zooming trick)
Corinth Greece
Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 12-07-2023, 09:24 AM  
Fuji X series club
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 5,576
Views: 395,026
A few other lenses I like to use on a Fuji that still keep it small and light even with the adapter:
Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 12-07-2023, 08:17 AM  
Fuji X series club
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 5,576
Views: 395,026
IMO... Using M42 lenses on Fuji mirrorless is a good option. Those old M42 lenses were often quite small and even with the M42 to X adapter keep things rather compact. I have a fun little TeleTak 200mm f5.6 and a SuperTak 150mm f4). My X-S10 has IBIS, so it works out great.
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 12-07-2023, 08:08 AM  
Does Devil's Tower count?
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 12
Views: 176
I would like to nominate this photo
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 12-07-2023, 08:07 AM  
Lunar Tower
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 65
Views: 428
I would like to nominate this photo
Forum: Winners' Showcase 12-07-2023, 08:07 AM  
Novenber, 2023 Runner-up: Scottish Spires
Posted By mgvh
Replies: 30
Views: 250
I would like to nominate this photo
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