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Forum: Lens Clubs 5 Hours Ago  
The FA Limited Club
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 11,815
Views: 2,132,955
I have wanted a copy of this lens for way too long. My only regret is not getting one sooner.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 1 Day Ago  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,511
The butterfly exhibit is going until the end of April. So today I put the Sigma 180 F3.5 Macro on the K-1 with the Sigma 1.4 TC as well. Also had two Flashpoint MF12 macro flashes on the end of the 180. I was impressed that the autofocus actually worked. There were a few times the Sigma 180 Macro struggled, so I turned the modeling lights for both flashes on. Overall it did way better than I thought it would.

Butterflies-(03-17-24)-15
by Michael, on Flickr


Butterflies-(03-17-24)-13
by Michael, on Flickr


Butterflies-(03-17-24)-11
by Michael, on Flickr


Butterflies-(03-17-24)-10
by Michael, on Flickr
Same butterfly as above.

Butterflies-(03-17-24)-9
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 1 Day Ago  
prime, prime, everywhere a prime...
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 18,528
Views: 989,097
I put the Sigma 180 F3.5 Macro on the K-1 with the Sigma 1.4 TC as well. Also had two Flashpoint MF12 macro flashes on the end of the 180.

Butterflies-(03-17-24)-15
by Michael, on Flickr


Butterflies-(03-17-24)-13
by Michael, on Flickr


Butterflies-(03-17-24)-11
by Michael, on Flickr


Butterflies-(03-17-24)-10
by Michael, on Flickr


Butterflies-(03-17-24)-9
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 1 Day Ago  
Just Black and White-ur B/W Monochrome photos here
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 30,104
Views: 2,086,900
K-1 and FA 20

Meijer Gardens-(03-17-24)-22
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 2 Days Ago  
The FA Un-Limited Club
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 835
Views: 150,368
Thank you, I have been shooting the Single Lens Challenge for the last 3-4 months with all wide angle lenses so I have really been practicing with perspective and distortion. The FA has been a very impressive lens for me especially when you consider the age of the lens. Since the K-1 has been horizon and vertical levels it does help . I also change my grid lines depending on how much reference I need to keeping the camera and the subject in line. For a lens this wide I tend to look for converging lines to give the photo some depth.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 3 Days Ago  
The Bokeh Club
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 25,830
Views: 2,350,727
Samyang 35 F1.4 on the K-1.
F1.4

Around GR-(03-11-24)-6
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 3 Days Ago  
Just Black and White-ur B/W Monochrome photos here
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 30,104
Views: 2,086,900
FA 20 on the K-1, F2.8

Around GR-(03-15-24)-3
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 3 Days Ago  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,511
Walking into work this morning. FA 20, F6.3

Around GR-(03-15-24)-1
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 3 Days Ago  
Game Single in March 2024
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 115
Views: 1,917
Mid month check in. I had some bumpy spots this month. Way too busy and not enough time. The FA 20 however has been nothing but a joy to use. It is an entirely different experience from the one I had with the FA 20-35. With the Fa 20-35 I was not displeased with the results I was never really wowed or impressed by them either. The FA 20 is the exact opposite. The lens is just really sharp right from the start. It does suffer from the typical PF and CA but nothing I have not seen before. Most is easily just fixed in post. I really can not find too much fault with this lens. The MFD is actually really close, 25cm or just under 10 inches. With a 20mm lens on FF that is really close. This lens is definitely a keeper for now. The DFA 21 is just not in my budget. The other FA lens I had this experience with was my FA 50 Macro. I think it was the first lens I bought here on the Forums back in 2014. I still use it and it still produces some the sharpest images you can get. The FA 20 is a lens you can put in your bag and not mind carrying around even if you do not use it. Since mine does not have a hood I am using a step up ring and a petal lens hood mount and that seems to be working fine.
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 3 Days Ago  
Just Black and White-ur B/W Monochrome photos here
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 30,104
Views: 2,086,900
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 3 Days Ago  
Alphabet Race (a very quick game)
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 67,259
Views: 3,080,195
Steam Locomotive

Grand Haven-(03-02-24)-24
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 3 Days Ago  
The Bokeh Club
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 25,830
Views: 2,350,727
Me attempting to be creative. Sigma 18-35 1.8 on the K-3 MKiii
35mm F1.8

Belknap-(02-24-24)-4
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 3 Days Ago  
"I Spy" Photo Challenge
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 37,210
Views: 2,168,671
It has begun...

Purple Flowers_2_2017.jpg
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 3 Days Ago  
Game Single in March 2024
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 115
Views: 1,917
It would have to be in the summer when we have better weather. The lens certainly is small enough to take pretty much anywhere.



I may give it a shot this summer. Sure would be a change from all these wide angles.
Forum: Lens Clubs 4 Days Ago  
The FA Limited Club
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 11,815
Views: 2,132,955
HD FA 77, new toy arrived today.

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-5
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: General Talk 4 Days Ago  
Your latest acquisition
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 27,110
Views: 2,080,758
After so many, many, many years of just looking I finally pulled the trigger on a F*300 F4.5. I have almost a few times. Each time I decided against for various reasons. I said if ever got one it had to have clean and clear glass.This copy has that. I even contacted the seller to confirm it. It had to have the tripod foot. This copy has that. It had to be in fairly decent shape, not mint just not completely beat up. This copy meets that. Lastly it had to be under $500 US Dollars. This was the one that usually kept me from buying one. Well this copy checked that box too. So I really had no reason not to buy it. I was taken back by the size. I had an A* 300 F4 many years ago on my Super Program. For some reason I just figured this lens was going to be much bigger. This is smaller than my DA* 60-250. The F*300 F4.5 is easily a handheld lens, which is something I have been wanting. My Sigma 300 F2.8 EX DG is not a lens I want to use without a tripod or monopod. Hopefully I will be able to go out this weekend and give it a test run.


Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-3
by Michael, on Flickr

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-1
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 4 Days Ago  
*Macro* lens club
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 5,102
Views: 682,699
Sigma 180 F3.5 Macro on the K3 Mkiii with two Flashpoint MF12 macro flashes mounted on the end of the lens.

Butterflies-(03-03-24)-11
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 4 Days Ago  
Digital gear p0rn - post it if you've got it
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 264
Views: 17,540
A new toy arrived today. Been wanting a copy of this lens for way too long. I remember when it was originally released. Finally a decent copy popped up on Ebay for a decent price. Glass is clean and clear, no haze or fungus. Now I need a nice day to go out and give it a test drive.
FA 20 because this is my SIC lens for March.

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-3
by Michael, on Flickr
HD FA 77 Limited

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-5
by Michael, on Flickr
HD FA 77 Limited

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-6
by Michael, on Flickr
Had to get in at least one monochrome.

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-4
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 4 Days Ago  
prime, prime, everywhere a prime...
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 18,528
Views: 989,097
A new toy arrived today. Been wanting a copy of this lens for way too long. I remember when it was originally released. Finally a decent copy popped up on Ebay for a decent price. Glass is clean and clear, no haze or fungus. Now I need a nice day to go out and give it a test drive.
FA 20 because this is my SIC lens for March.

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-3
by Michael, on Flickr
HD FA 77 Limited

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-5
by Michael, on Flickr
HD FA 77 Limited

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-6
by Michael, on Flickr
Had to get in at least one monochrome.

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-4
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 4 Days Ago  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,511
A new toy arrived today. Been wanting a copy of this lens for way too long. I remember when it was originally released. Finally a decent copy popped up on Ebay for a decent price. Glass is clean and clear, no haze or fungus. Now I need a nice day to go out and give it a test drive.
FA 20 because this is my SIC lens for March.

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-3
by Michael, on Flickr
HD FA 77 Limited

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-5
by Michael, on Flickr
HD FA 77 Limited

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-6
by Michael, on Flickr
Had to get in at least one monochrome.

Pentax F- 300mm 4.5 ED[IF]-4
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 4 Days Ago  
Just Black and White-ur B/W Monochrome photos here
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 30,104
Views: 2,086,900
Forum: Lens Clubs 4 Days Ago  
The FA Un-Limited Club
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 835
Views: 150,368
FA 20 on the K-1

Downtown GR-(03-10-24)-4
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 4 Days Ago  
"I Spy" Photo Challenge
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 37,210
Views: 2,168,671
Just remember you said it first.

I spy something of the word that shall not be mentioned in this thread.

Meijer Gardens-(02-04-24)-22
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 4 Days Ago  
The Bokeh Club
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 25,830
Views: 2,350,727
More of the butterflies. DFA 100 Macro and the K-1.
F11, 1/200s, ISO 800

Butterflies-(03-03-24)-15
by Michael, on Flickr
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 4 Days Ago  
Photo Scavenger Hunt Game Continued - Part II!
Posted By Scorpio71GR
Replies: 20,916
Views: 1,108,781
Sun points

Winter-(02-02-24)-2
by Michael, on Flickr
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