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B&W and straighten them up.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Colour or BW. at 05/08/2026 - 09:34

WiltshireBorn wrote:

Jonathan-Mac wrote:
My M 50/1.7 remains one of my favourite lenses and a great compact option for travelling. The M 120/2.8, which is about the same size and weight as the 135/3.5, is still a great tele option for travel too.

I just had to look up a Pentax 120mm f2.8, I had never heard of that one before and you are correct about the size and weight comparison

The M 135mm f/3.5 used to be my default telephoto lens for travel but I switched to the 120mm f/2.8 as it's a bit faster, sharper wide open and provides about the same field of view while being the same size and weight. If you can find and stretch to the higher price of a 120/2.8 then there's no reason to own the 135/3.5.

It also exists as a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar, which I also have, and I think the Tak is even sharper wide open.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Trying out the Pentax M 50mm f1.7 on my K 70 at 28/07/2026 - 09:34

My M 50/1.7 remains one of my favourite lenses and a great compact option for travelling. The M 120/2.8, which is about the same size and weight as the 135/3.5, is still a great tele option for travel too.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Trying out the Pentax M 50mm f1.7 on my K 70 at 27/07/2026 - 09:44

An excellent price for what is the best Pentax lens I've ever used. I wouldn't part with mine.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on SMC Pentax-DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited at 22/07/2026 - 16:58

Welcome back and here's hoping for better times to come.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on I have been somewhat absent. at 22/07/2026 - 16:56

Recently a few companies have introduced fast 135mm lenses of f/2 or f/1.8, so vintage is no longer the only way to go for that speed at such a long focal length, so I suppose that's driving prices down.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on What's my SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8 lens worth? at 08/07/2026 - 10:29

HarisF1 wrote:
I'd love to say it's still worth a lot but it honestly depends on how the next year pans out with Ricoh Pentax.

If they manage to revive the DSLR line then these lens continue to hold intrigue and value. If not, then demand will fizzle and they'll end up as odd collectibles.

I don't think this is true at all. The prices of vintage lenses don't depend on the success or otherwise of Pentax - vintage lenses are more usable on mirrorless than they ever have been on DSLRs so the pool of potential users and buyers remains the same no matter what Ricoh Pentax does.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on What's my SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8 lens worth? at 07/07/2026 - 10:18

How about taking it back to the shop to try it on another body there? Even if it's out of warranty they might help you out. Or maybe you can find another Pentaxian close by who's willing to provide another camera to try it on?

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on DA 55-300mm will not focus on K70 body with any settings at 03/07/2026 - 08:57

I'm not really familiar with the subject but surely the photos should be possible with either flashes or by puting the camera on a tripod and doing a long exposure. Or am I missing something?

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL [IF] at 01/07/2026 - 10:00

Last I remember these things are really hard to come by, I'm surprised no-one's snapped them up.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on FS: Original Pentax LX Strap including lugs at 01/07/2026 - 09:58

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