135mm prime comparison
But the results still seem quite nice. Certainly better than the Prinzflex 135 2.8 i was using. Hopefully i'll get something worth posting over the Easter break and post them up here.
I feel guilty saying this as my SMC K135/2.5 doesn't get used much, but I think it is one of those few 'special' lenses whose rendering transcends technical qualities like colour and resolution. If you find one rip it out of the seller's hands - and no, you can't have mine
I keep an eye out for one but they go for far too much money. Will have to be patient and wait for someone Ebay who has no idea what they are selling.
I feel guilty saying this as my SMC K135/2.5 doesn't get used much, but I think it is one of those few 'special' lenses whose rendering transcends technical qualities like colour and resolution. If you find one rip it out of the seller's hands - and no, you can't have mine
I keep an eye out for one but they go for far too much money. Will have to be patient and wait for someone Ebay who has no idea what they are selling.
There are a couple of old lenses I have spent two years looking for on the same basis. Unfortunately they are rare and collectors seem willing to pay ridiculous amounts of money for them (at least way beyond any reasonable expectation of their potential image quality) so I may never get one.
What is a reasonable amount for the K135/2.5 ?
Average selling price is about $200. Reasonable is almost impossible to define.
I think Gwing hit the nail on the head when he said it is one of those few special lenses - if you're a manual focus fan then this is one to keep
I think Gwing hit the nail on the head when he said it is one of those few special lenses - if you're a manual focus fan then this is one to keep
What's it got that the cheapo M135/3.5 doesn't have - beside the extra one stop ? Is it actually useable at f2.5 ?
...What's it got that the cheapo M135/3.5 doesn't have - beside the extra one stop ? Is it actually useable at f2.5 ?
I prefer the Bokeh...
and I think it's sharper...
Just my opinions
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Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
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Stand back to back, 135mm apart, turn and shoot (a flower)
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