Runners

The following photos I took from a low point (i.e. ducking) with a Pentax 55mm F/1.8 lens (last produced in 1977 but still works like a charm).

It is somewhat tough to get moving subjects with manual focus, at least for the spoiled generation that we are, but with practice it becomes a walk (or run..) in the park.

 

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Peace

Waterfalls

Here is an example of three different photos taken from the same spot and same focal length

Pentax DA 35mm F2.4

#1

#2

#3

Thanks for looking!

Profile

Donkeys chillin' in a farm

Pentax 55mm F1.8

Thanks for looking

Bicycles For Everyone

Here's a sole bike that belongs to an anonymous contributor on different days and different times.

Lens Helios 44-k4

Sigma 24mm Super Wide II F2.8

I like to use this lens for street photos because of it's field of view on APS-C cameras and I find it meters quite accurately on my K-x, considering the challenging light conditions the ever changing streets can have.

You will note that these shots don't tell anything about the sharpness and color rendition of the lens, but are just an example of a possible application.

Many tourists come visit Jerusalem following their religious beliefs, here's an example of how they might look like in the field

Thanks for looking

Cool Farmer

Enjoying a sunny day

Affection

B&W

Enjoy & comment

Healing

Enjoy & comment

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax 1:1.8/55, 1/2000s, f1.8, ISO 200

Rock N' Roll

Rock concert

Pentax K-x, SMC DAL 50-200 F4-5.6 ED, 1/60s, f5.6, ISO 400, Focal lenght 200mm

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Lonely Stranger

Enjoy & comment

Pentax K-x, SMC DAL 50-200 F4-5.6 ED, 1/25s, f4, ISO 1600

Cigarette Break

Young girl taking a break behind a coffee shop.

Enjoy & comment.

Pentax K-x, Tamron 28-200mm, 1/800s, f8, ISO 200

Strolling Cat

I hereby follow up the success of my last Pussy post and bring you an amazing strolling street cat that seemed to be intrigued by me at least as much as I was intrigued by him. 

This time, starring Mr Helios 44K-4 at f/4 I think, but I can't be sure.

Comment if you like.

Cheers.

Pentax K-x, Helios 44K-4 58mm, 1/320s, f4, ISO 400

Small Wonders

Pentax K-x, Helios 44K-4 58mm, 1/25s, f2, ISO 400

Pussy

Pick one!

Pentax K-x, Vivitar 28mm F2.8 CF, 1/180s, f4, ISO 100
 

Shy Lady

Almost 100% crop

Pentax K-x, FA 28-70mm F4 AL, 1/250s, f5.6, ISO 100, Focal length: 39mm

And something a little different

Street Surfer

Pentax K-x, SMC DAL 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED 1/250s, f6.3, ISO 100, Focal length: 50mm

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/102871-streets-street-surf.html

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Have A Cold One

B&W

Pentax K-x, SMC DAL 18-55 F3.5-5.6 AL1/8s, f5.6, ISO 6400, Focal length: 50mm

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photo-critique/98935-black-white-leffe.html

Have a nice day

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Macro(ish)

A few shots from my last outing. Not real macro, but close enough for me.

(Click to enlarge)

Note: some crops are close to 100%

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5, 1/320s, f8, ISO 200, Focal length: 70mm

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5, 1/320s, f8, ISO 200, Focal length: 70mm

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5, 1/400s, f8, ISO 200, Focal length: 70mm

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5, 1/400s, f8, ISO 200, Focal length: 70mm

 

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SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5

I'm testing an old lens from the first generation of Pentax auto focus lenses that was made in the late 80's until around 1991 (don't know when my copy was produced). this lens claims to have macro capability although it only magnifies up to 1:4, but it does have sort of a "close focus" ability when at 70mm that is activated by turning the zoom ring after it reaches 70mm, which is not a natural thing to do if I haven't known that beforehand.

I find the focus to be hard to lock in close ups using the very uncomfortable and short focusing ring. nevertheless, here are a few samples from my first outdoors test (click to enlarge)

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5, 1/400s, f4.5, ISO 100, Focal length: 70mm

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5, 1/320s, f8, ISO 200, Focal length: 70mm

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5, 1/400s, f8, ISO 200, Focal length: 70mm

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5, 1/320s, f8, ISO 200, Focal length: 70mm

 

More to come...

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People On The Street

Some street photography.

Comment if you like.

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax DA L 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED, 1/200s, f4.5, ISO 400, Focal length: 125mm

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax DA L 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED, 1/1000s, f5.0, ISO 100, Focal length: 50mm

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax DA L 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED, 1/400s, f9.0, ISO 100, Focal length: 200mm

Pentax K-x, SMC Pentax DA L 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED, 1/400s, f6.3, ISO 100, Focal length: 180mm

I love that light 50-200mm.