Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1

2022-06-16 Thread Alan C
The problem is related to lack of Multi-coating on the rear element which was absent on pre-digital lenses. More commonly this gives rise to ghosting (back-and-forth reflections) when these old lenses are used on digital camera because the sensors are much more reflective than film. The

Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1

2022-06-16 Thread JC OConnell
the lens is not "quite prone" to hot spots w/ K-1.; I havent seen any yet.  Maybe under certain rare conditions. Secondly an AF lens is not as good or better than a MF lens, its just different.  jco -Original Message- From: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Jun 16, 2022 10:29 AM To:

Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1

2022-06-16 Thread Bill
On 6/15/2022 4:56 PM, JC OConnell wrote: https://jchriso.com/temp/smc100.htm This is a great all around lens. The A100/2.8 was a great lens, but it is quite prone to reflections off the sensor giving hot spots on the image. I suspect it is related to the FREE design and the absolutely

Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1

2022-06-16 Thread Alan C
Yes, you're right - perhaps I should see if I can arrange a swap? Alan C On 16-Jun-22 08:14 AM, JC OConnell wrote: for APSC BODIES I usually prefer the A50/2.8 Macro jco -Original Message- From: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Jun 16, 2022 1:08 AM To: Subject: Re: sample photos. - smc

Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1

2022-06-16 Thread JC OConnell
there was a stray leaf in the image i used the smudge tool to cover it up rather crudely- -Original Message- From: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Jun 16, 2022 2:25 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1  

Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1

2022-06-16 Thread JC OConnell
for APSC BODIES I usually prefer the A50/2.8 Macro jco -Original Message- From: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Jun 16, 2022 1:08 AM To: Subject: Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1   Agree. I still have my FA 100/2.8 which has the same formula