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I have owned the M 85/2. It's not sharp below 5.6 - 8.
It's not AS sharp wider open than
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From: Jens Bladt
Subject: SV: Lens suggestions
I have owned the M 85/2. It's not sharp below 5.6 - 8
I almost wonder if I can just forego the 85mm altogether. I love my
85mm on my EOS1D, but it's FOV on that camera is like a 100mm lens on
a 35mm camera. And back when I was shooting Pentax I had a 28/2.8, a
50/2 and a Sears 135/2.8. And I'll tell you what, that Sears lens was
one of the
Subject: Re: Lens suggestions
I almost wonder if I can just forego the 85mm altogether. I love my
85mm on my EOS1D, but it's FOV on that camera is like a 100mm lens on
a 35mm camera. And back when I was shooting Pentax I had a 28/2.8, a
50/2 and a Sears 135/2.8. And I'll tell you what, that Sears
On Mar 20, 2007, at 10:21 AM, Nick Wright wrote:
So I'm starting to think a little more seriously about putting
together the Pentax kit. I'm all about the available light so I'm
looking at large aperture primes and would like to ask y'all's
opinions about them.
Specifically I'm looking at
My answers (others may vary)
1.) The m28 f2.0 doesn't have a sterling reputation, in fact most of the
older Pentax 28mm lenses don't have such good reps, except for the [K]
28mm f3.5. (I wouldn't know at that focal length I can put up with
f2.8, and besides I have the rare [K] 30mm. Yea,
I own the K 85 f1.8 and it is great optically.
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De: Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Enviado: martes, 20 de marzo, 2007 18:21:58
Asunto: Lens suggestions
So I'm starting to think a little more seriously about putting
together
I should've specified that these will be going on film bodies with
absolutely no thought whatsoever to using them on a digital.
I need to ask about bodies sometime soon too. I'd really like to get
an MX, but I don't know if I can live with only having the three LEDs
for an exposure meter. Is
Are you asking about a true match needle center weighted metering
system? I think the LX has some variation of that - not exactly the
same, but it does have a needle. It is a little bigger, but not lots.
Otherwise, I think you are looking at the K series - they are bigger
though.
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Best
I've owned most of those at some point. The one I haven't owned is the
M28/2 (didn't know there was one). I had the K28/2, which is a superb
lens and everybody should have one. There is nothing to fault about
this lens.
The M50/1.4 is a very good lens, sharp, easy to focus, perhaps a
slightly
I was hoping there was something like an MX but with a K1000 meter in
it (at least the needle part).
Oh well. I think I'll probably just end up going with the MX as I
really think I'll like the size. Speaking of which, does anyone have
any photos with a K1000 and MX side-by-side? Thanks.
On
Hi Nick,
I need to ask about bodies sometime soon too. I'd really like to get
an MX, but I don't know if I can live with only having the three LEDs
for an exposure meter.
actually, there are five of them so it's not a problem anymore I reckon. ;-)
Cheers,
Peter
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On 3/20/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Oh well. I think I'll probably just end up going with the MX as I
really think I'll like the size. Speaking of which, does anyone have
any photos with a K1000 and MX side-by-side? Thanks.
I'll put one up tonight. Stay tuned.
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Scott
Nick,
Specifically I'm looking at the M28mm f/2, M50mm f/1.4, and either the
A85mm f/1.4 or the 85mm f/2. Pros, cons?
can't comment on the others, but I like M50/1.4 more than A50/1.4 (I
have 2 samples from both). If you are after sharpness wide open you
might prefer the A version, because
Hey, Nick. The MX has 5 LEDs on the right side of the viewfinder. I,
too, prefer a needle, but the LEDs work very well for low light and
when you might have a dark filter on the lens. The LEDs suck butt in
bright sun. In addition to the MX I also have a K1000. It's a bit
bigger than the MX,
Speaking of the 85mm f/2, I notice there's one on KEH.com right now
rated as UGLY condition but still selling for more than $100! I guess
y'all were right about paying an arm and leg for an Pentax 85.
I almost wonder if I can just forego the 85mm altogether. I love my
85mm on my EOS1D, but it's
Hi Bob,
We had this discussion a couple-three-four years ago. It doesn't - far
less than that, actually (maybe about 270-degrees), but compared to many
other lenses, it can seem as though it does. Mine was rather light to
focus, and it did so very smoothly.
Shel
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From: Bob
Funny, way back I went from an Olympus OM-1 to the MX for the exact
reason. The Olympus had a match needle and I was shooting a bunch of
dark background things (theater) and couldn't see the needle. I went
to the MX because of the LED's. Functionally about the same. The
readout is in half
The MX has 5 led's in it's exposure meter, giving dead on, +/- 1/2 stop
and +/- 1 stop. As they get older they are harder to read in bright
light. Sure you can get an OM1 but then you'd be needing Zukio glass.
Nick Wright wrote:
I should've specified that these will be going on film bodies
On 20/3/07, Nick Wright, discombobulated, unleashed:
I love my
85mm on my EOS1D
Hey, something in common.
http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/mods/a85ineos.html
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Cotty
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that have no later series equivs in
terms of form, fit, and function...
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Godfrey DiGiorgi
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 1:53 PM
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Subject: Re: Lens suggestions
On Mar 20, 2007
: Lens suggestions
Hey, Nick. The MX has 5 LEDs on the right side of the viewfinder. I,
too, prefer a needle, but the LEDs work very well for low light and when
you might have a dark filter on the lens. The LEDs suck butt in bright
sun. In addition to the MX I also have a K1000. It's a bit bigger
On Mar 20, 2007, at 1:37 PM, Nick Wright wrote:
I should've specified that these will be going on film bodies with
absolutely no thought whatsoever to using them on a digital.
Ah, ok...
The only Pentax 35mm film SLR body I've ever been attracted to was
the MX. I bought one shortly after I
preview. KX is essentially the same size as a spotty or
K1000, which is larger than a MX though.
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Scott Loveless
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 5:32 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Lens
The one I had was mint in every respect but the focusing helicoid
felt like you needed a pipe wrench to operate it. I had Fred Mueller
at ICT clean and re-lube the focusing helicoid after which it worked
beautifully, smooth and light to the touch.
Godfrey
On Mar 20, 2007, at 3:47 PM, Shel
is
nothing more than a stripped KX.
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Nick Wright
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 7:21 PM
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Subject: Re: Lens suggestions
I love the k1000. If it came in black I would get one in an instant
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From: Jens Bladt
Subject: SV: Lens suggestions
I have owned the M 85/2. It's not sharp below 5.6 - 8.
It's not AS sharp wider open than 5.6, but is still an OK optic. I find the
lack of bite to be of use when shooting portraits, which is why I have hung
onto the
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Nick Wright
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 7:21 PM
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Subject: Re: Lens suggestions
I love the k1000. If it came in black I would get one in an instant and
never look back.
I thought about a KX for quite some time
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