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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-25-2016, 06:50 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-24-2016, 08:00 PM
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She still thinks that the Leica is a cheap point and shoot. She believes Pentax is the best.;)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-24-2016, 05:36 PM
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Thanks everyone for their comments. I already got the lens, it is mint and clean. So, there is no faulty characteristics that can make this lens behave erratically. So, let's see what I got. I took it for a ride around the house on my K3 (I will get the effect of a 36mm lens). I also took my Leica M (FF) with my stellar lens from the 1950s, the W-Nikkor-C 35mm f1.8 ltm to compare. I shot five subjects wide open (F2 for Vivitar, and F1.8 for Nikkor) and at f5.6. I will upload the results later on. However, here are my observations: The Vivitar 24/2 PKA is a close focus (30 cm, or 12" min.) with nice bokeh and relatively good resolution wide open. It is "Dreamy" ( low contrast and spherical aberrations) wide open, which could not be bad if you want some special effects with close subjects. Stopped down is just a regular very good lens. The Leica M9 and the Nikkor is one of the best combos and produces real nice shots. You will be the judge. I believe the level of quality of the Vivitar is good, but it does not match the Leica/Nikkor set. Please see for yourself and provide your input on this thread. If you have any advice, please go ahead and share. One of the things I am experimenting now is the use of a larger hood, and CPL filter to eliminate some of the stray light, especially during sunny days.
Vivitar@f2
 PentaxK3-VivitarPKA24mmf2-Test1-f2 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Nikkor @f1.8
 W-Nikkor35mmf1.8ltm-M9-Test1@f1.8 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Vivitar @f5.6
 PentaxK3-VivitarPKA24mmf2-Test1-f5.6 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Nikkor@f5.6
 W-Nikkor35mmf1.8ltm-M9-Test1@f5.6 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Vivitar @f2
 PentaxK3-VivitarPKA24mmf2-Test3-f2 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Nikkor @f1.8
 W-Nikkor35mmf1.8ltm-M9-Test3@f1.8 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Vivitar @f5.6
 PentaxK3-VivitarPKA24mmf2-Test3-f5.6 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Nikkor @f5.6
 W-Nikkor35mmf1.8ltm-M9-Test3@f5.6 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Vivitar @f2
 PentaxK3-VivitarPKA24mmf2-Test5-f2 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Nikkor @f1.8
 W-Nikkor35mmf1.8ltm-M9-Test5@f1.8 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Vivitar @f5.6
 PentaxK3-VivitarPKA24mmf2-Test5-f5.6 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
Nikkor @f5.6
 W-Nikkor35mmf1.8ltm-M9-Test5@f5.6 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-23-2016, 01:51 PM
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I have been offered this lens and would like to know if anyone has experience with it. There is no review at the Lens Review section. I appreciate your help. Thanks, Pepe
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