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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-25-2015, 05:36 AM
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this from tonight in San Francisco:
The Turnaround
 The Turnaround
K5 & Sigma 10-20
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-28-2015, 07:25 AM
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Hello mkyyy, be warned of the use of filters on this lens:-
a) vignetting unless you use a slim frame filter
b) massive lens flare. remember there is a huge surface - 77 mm diameter of glass on that filter. Also this lens pulls in a lot of sky whose bluish hues can change
from the center to the sides.
c) multiple green colored reflections under some photo situations.
d) loss of contrast, color and sharpness.
Regards.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
01-27-2015, 07:14 AM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-07-2015, 03:45 AM
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The 16mm is a great lens but not exactly ultra wide. I have no experience with the other two but both should be more than able to do the job. A lens as wide as the 10mm can be quite demanding in terms of composition.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
01-06-2015, 11:45 AM
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From my new K-3 and DA* 50-135, PP via LR 5.7. I am very happy with this combo, especially considering this F-16 was doing over 100 mph from right to left! Cropped quite a bit. I am impressed with the amount of detail retained.
 15972923909_ae77550801_o_cr1 by Dave Carman, on Flickr
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
01-06-2015, 10:08 AM
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That learning to fish thing is tough, I think it's more about learning where to fish than it is about actual technique. All I know is when I'm by myself I catch nothing, when I go out with good fishermen I catch lots. It hast to be, because of the places they take me to fish.
I seem to always have a sunset up my sleeve....
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
01-06-2015, 08:18 AM
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-05-2015, 05:48 PM
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:lol: :lol: :lol: I am LITERALLY Laughing Out Loud at their company logo:
Um . . .
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 07:24 AM
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I agree with both of these but only by reputation on the 35 Macro.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 12:45 PM
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???? 300 is quite a bit below $525. However the non-WR version has been seen in the marketplace here for as low as $300 recently albeit typically a bit more.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 01:01 PM
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That's a point I missed. 100mm is a focal length I use a lot having a 100mm Macro myself (F version) but it is fairly limiting on APSC outside macro work (moderate telephoto). I did recently see a post of someone doing stitched photos using a 100 so I guess it is possible to create much larger subject perspective than it would seem at first.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 12:56 PM
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He did say he'd consider saving up for a Limited and the 100m WR should qualify, so he might as well get the best. Macro, WR with the build quality of a Limited. But it's up to him in the end:)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 11:45 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 10:34 AM
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Seems like you know what you are doing, you have a really nice kit already!
Maybe you want some lenses with a lot of character, like Helios 44? Industar 50-2? Flektogon 35mm? And top it with a Pentax A 28mm, still under your budget.
Or a wide angle prime, Samyang 16mm f2.0. MF, but has A setting, sharp, very wide, fast aperture.. can be used for landscapes, indoors, astrophotography, travel
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 09:58 AM
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These are great ideas and you might want to look at the Tamron 90mm macro, it has great IQ and makes a really good portrait lens as well. The site mentioned in the above post has very good reviews it would be worth it to check it out "lens tip.com". Also the Tamron is a much more reasonable cost but no WR.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 07:42 AM
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Here's another idea. Rather than add a lens to your kit you can upgrade what you have. You didn't mention a budget but here are some ideas.
... Swap your M 50mm f/1.7 for the DA 50mm f/1.8 on sale at Amazon now or a used D-FA 50mm f/2.8 macro if you don't mind the working distance.
... Think about a used FA 43mm Limited.
... How about the DA 12-24 or Sigma's 8-16 for the super wide angles?
... The DA 18-135 is a very nice lens that could cover your Tamron and Tokina. IQ is very good but the lens has a slower aperture (f/3.5 vs, f/2.8).
The DA 35 you mentioned in your posts is a very nice lens too. I'm not sure you'll notice much of a difference in exposure between f/2.4 and f/2.8. The lens is very sharp though. You won't be disappointed.
Pentax smc DA 35 mm f/2.4 AL review - Image resolution - Lenstip.com |
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 06:17 AM
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It's not in your price range at the moment but the 35mm f2.8 macro is worth putting on your list. I like it for its versatility - good for street photography and events, for environmental portraits and for certain kinds of close-up and macro work of course.
The 18-135 is nice for its WR feature but given the other lenses you already have, I'm not sure I'd prioritize that purchase now unless you live in Seattle :).
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 05:09 AM
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The 15mm limited is really a fun lens. I just picked mine up and it is pretty awesome.
There is a macro focusing teleconverter in the marketplace that might make the macro stuff easier and it is only $50.
There is a non autofocus 15mm for sale for 300 (af lens with disconnected screw drive).
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 04:43 AM
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I've not used extension tubes, but from my experience - a very thin focal plane is just one of those things you have to live with on macro. As you get closer to the lens, the depth of field gets progressively smaller ... even at f/16 (or smaller; but then diffraction starts to affect your image quality).
You can get round this by 'focus stacking' - taking a series of macro images with slightly different focus, and then combining the sharp areas in post. I've not tried this, but there is software around to help you with it.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 04:34 AM
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FA 100/2.8(has a focus limiter and doesn't need a hood),
DFA 100/2.8(for me the least interesting)
or DFA 100/2.8WR(most current & built like a DA limited with wr; no aperture ring; needs a hood)
of course there are good third party macros as well.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 02:06 PM
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I have the FA version and try not to use it too much. Say I plan on shooting a particular concept, subject or item, I always, "I repeat ALWAYS" get off track, distracted or something. Shooting everything else and constantly forcing myself to go back to what I'm shooting. I eventually get done shooting everything around that catches my attention and finish. "It's the first lens I named... " Okay I'm stopping here before it gets too personal but you catch my drift.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2015, 04:00 AM
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For cityscapes, I'd strongly consider an ultrawide or fisheye lens; either would open up a lot of opportunities you can't achieve with your existing gear. If your widest to date is 17mm on crop, there's a whole world of funky wideness out there waiting for you.
For products and macro, a 1:1 macro lens would be a good addition to your arsenal (unless you've already decided you like one of the other macro options - reversed lenses or extension tubes being good options).
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
01-04-2015, 01:54 PM
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Lots of great edits.
edit: Had to play with it a little more Silver efex wet plate II+ Dirty VF Border from Perfect Effects.
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