| Latest Review Posted | Pentax-Q 07 Mount Shield Lens 11.5mm F9
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53559078063_61f17d00dd_k.jpg07 shield lens by Gary Wakeling, on Flickr
I used this lens for a month, taking at least 1 photo every day as part of the single in challenge on pentaxforums. This is one of the most difficult lens to come up with subjects that work with it. The limited zone of focus is only acceptable from 30cm to 3-4 metres and even then it is only a circular section in the middle which is sharp, the surrounding area is mostly just a blur. It doesn't sound encouraging really, however as the month went on, I started to find subjects that worked well with this lens. It also made me examine some of the other modes on the camera to help spice up the limited qualities of the lens itself. I suppose it is a little like the lensbaby or holga style. When mounted on the camera it really is just the same as having a body cap on the body and makes it easy to pop the camera in your pocket, ready to go. I suppose it follows on from the limited lenses where the overall character of the image is what they are aiming for, rather than ultimate sharpness. Here are some images that I think show the best of the lens
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53612014856_5f01ff4d7b_b.jpgsunflower blur by Gary Wakeling, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53592366123_17ef4f258f_k.jpgedelbrock red by Gary Wakeling, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53592607885_70803613b4_k.jpgKenworth Close by Gary Wakeling, on Flickr
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