Its not all bad. It just wouldn't be my first choice. Yeah, bokeh doesn't get any busier when you stop down. Its also really pretty sharp wide open. That background in the picture I posted is *super* busy, so that's like a worst case scenario there. I take it all back. You *WANT* this lens! :P
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:53 PM, Walt <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: > I doubt I'd ever use it wide-open on portraits. > > In fact, just about the only time I use any lens wide-open is when I > absolutely have to have the shutter speed, or am just tinkering to see how > shallow a DOF I can get. Generally, I shoot my F50/1.7 at f/2.8 or higher. I > tend to like a lot of sharpness in my portraits for catch lights and fine > hair detail, and just smooth out any skin imperfections in post. > > The shots at the flickriver link Darren sent seemed to have pretty nice, > smooth bokeh at f/5 -- which is likely where I'd tend to use it most often. > > And now, I'm once again filled with envy and resentment. > > -- Walt > > > > On 7/19/2013 1:43 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: >> >> Its an amazing lens. My copy is pretty beat up, but I wouldn't part >> with it for anything. In fact I want to fix it up. I think even my >> "awful" takumar 70-210 is a better lens for portraits. in fact I think >> its kind of a sleeper. >> >> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Darren Addy <pixelsmi...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >>> >>> It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate >>> the larger optics housed there. >>> >>> http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy. >>>> >>>> Does it have the built-in retractable hood? >>>> >>>> -- Walt >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: >>>>> >>>>> 296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver >>>>> http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, Zos. >>>>>> >>>>>> At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;) >>>>>> >>>>>> -- Walt >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy.... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling >>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>> studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- Walt >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping >>>>>>>>> will >>>>>>>>> need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship >>>>>>>>> WORLDWIDE >>>>>>>>> to pdml members. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Firstly, >>>>>>>>> I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to >>>>>>>>> 3200 >>>>>>>>> ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the film >>>>>>>>> advance lever (top side, towards the rear). Doesn't seem to have >>>>>>>>> affected anything, just a cosmetic boo-boo (and one that isn't seen >>>>>>>>> from the subject's side)... $195 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Next, >>>>>>>>> I have a minty looking Super Takumar 35mm f/2 (yep, 2.0), It comes >>>>>>>>> with original caps, and new looking case. It also comes with the >>>>>>>>> matching Takumar metal hood which comes in it's own new looking >>>>>>>>> case. >>>>>>>>> This lens has the thorium element and I haven't given it UV >>>>>>>>> treatment >>>>>>>>> yet, so may require color temp. correction in post. Cosmetically >>>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>>> kit looks new, except that the previous owner decided to scratch >>>>>>>>> out >>>>>>>>> the word Takumar on the hood and front ring. (I KNOW!).....$189 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Next, >>>>>>>>> Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps & hard case (third >>>>>>>>> party) ... $339 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Next, >>>>>>>>> A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV >>>>>>>>> filter >>>>>>>>> ... >>>>>>>>> $89 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.............$39 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of >>>>>>>>> primes)...............$149 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Darren Addy >>>>>>>>> Kearney, Nebraska >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> "Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art" - >>>>>>>>> Peter Galassi >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>>>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>>>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>>>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> follow the directions. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>>>> follow the directions. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>> follow the directions. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> "Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art" - >>> Peter Galassi >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
