Pentax K 85mm f1.8 Initial Impressions

DrOrloff · 2012-10-10T16:26:08+0100

I've started trying out this lens and I think it is absolutely stunning. It will take me a while to get used to it and to get the best from it, but it is clearly a thing of beauty and hugely promising. My new best value for money lens. My top three best value lenses are now all K series and buy a wide margin. Some first shots, all hand held so will get better even better sharpness once it's on the tripod: A bog standard portrait, but the lens has a gentle touch: Wide open, the subject pops out nicely: No CA: I really like how it performs on landscapes, there is just so much detail in the trees and rocks.

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davidstorm davidstorm

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Posted 20/10/2012 - 13:48 Link

womble wrote:
I just mean I have the SR (shake reduction) turned on. As long as you remember to set the focal length when you change lenses it works very well.K.

Thanks Kris, I was being a bit thick.

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rparmar rparmar

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Posted 20/10/2012 - 14:01 Link

I didn't mean to imply you needed a PEN for stabilisation, since obviously our Pentax bodies do that as well. I only meant to say you wouldn't need to give up stabilisation to get the automatic metering, which you would with all other brands.

I have great fun shooting my FA Limiteds on a PEN body. Since I wouldn't be using auto-focus anyway, I don't lose anything. Ditto with K era lenses.

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Edited by rparmar: 20/10/2012 - 14:03

Algernon Algernon

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Posted 20/10/2012 - 14:36 Link

Why do you keep coming back here promoting Oly bodies?

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rparmar rparmar

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Posted 20/10/2012 - 15:05 Link

Because I love Pentax lenses and think more people should use them? Even on other systems?

Because I believe in using the best photographic tools for the job?

Because I am not a cheerleader for any one brand or another? (Note I also mentioned Leica, but you are not calling me out for that. I wonder why not?)

I actually came here to appreciate these images and posted but a single comment. But if people keep responding then I will keep up my end of the conversation. Admittedly we are way off topic, so... Why do you keep pursuing this off topic matter?

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Edited by rparmar: 20/10/2012 - 15:08