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PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:37 pm    Post subject: Pentax 67 lenses Reply with quote
I've been offered a 165mm f2.8 and a 150mm f2.8 at a good price, does anyone have experience of these or indeed other 67s on dslr or mirrorless cameras.
Thanks
John


PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Pentax 67 lenses Reply with quote
Tervueren wrote:
I've been offered a 165mm f2.8 and a 150mm f2.8 at a good price, does anyone have experience of these or indeed other 67s on dslr or mirrorless cameras.
Thanks
John


John, think again about using those giant lenses on a mirrorless. Shocked


PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Pentax 67 lenses Reply with quote
LucisPictor wrote:
Tervueren wrote:
I've been offered a 165mm f2.8 and a 150mm f2.8 at a good price, does anyone have experience of these or indeed other 67s on dslr or mirrorless cameras.
Thanks
John


John, think again about using those giant lenses on a mirrorless. Shocked


Lol LP, I've just had an early xmas present from my dear wife Gina, a limited edition Pentax K3 Smile won't look quute as ridiculous on that but if I get one I "might" try it on my NX


PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
These lenses are large but manageable on a DSLR.
The optics are excellent and PK adapters are cheap.
Get an adapter with a tripod foot as the lenses are comparatively heavy. Once you get a couple of these you will be tempted to look for others.
Remember that Pentax 67 300mm lenses and longer, need a different adapter to the shorter lens lengths - should you decide to go that far.
Of course their attraction is their speed relative to focal length, and when I got mine - their cheapness.
Here are a couple of images from the 2.8/165
OH




PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow OH, ok I guess after seeing these that I've got to try and get my wife onside lol


PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tervueren wrote:
Wow OH, ok I guess after seeing these that I've got to try and get my wife onside lol


Hahaha - an old story comes to mind - often told by woodworkers but would apply equally well to lens collectors:

".............my greatest fear is that I will become ill and my wife will sell my (lenses) for what I told her I paid for them ............."

Very Happy


PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've used some of my 6X7 lenses on my K-3. The results are mixed. Firstly, though, I do not have either of the lenses you reference.

I will say that the 105mm and 200mm are just as sharp as my best 35mm Pentax lenses. However, that will not be true for all 6X7 lenses. I suspect that the two you have will be okay because it seems like the longer the focal length the better the lens' transition to APS-C.


PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The 2.8/150 is also good.
This is from the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar version:
OH






PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
When I was deciding between both I read a lot of comments saying the 165 2.8 was better so I got that one. I use it on the pentax67 but I once improvised a test on the d800 and the quality is ok, not as good as sharp @ 2.8 as a modern 35mm lens but pretty decent. I paid 120€ for mine.

http://antiquecameras.net/pentax6x7lenses.html


PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ok, just bought the 150 Tak version, found out that they share the same optical format, also ordered an adapter from big_is Smile probably be a couple of weeks before that arrives sadly.


PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tervueren wrote:
Ok, just bought the 150 Tak version, found out that they share the same optical format, also ordered an adapter from big_is Smile probably be a couple of weeks before that arrives sadly.


It is a good lens and if you have big hands (I do) you will find that it handles quite well.
The only caveat is to be careful not to knock the Manual/Auto Aperture switch while using it, as it is on a hair trigger spring, and will instantly go to full aperture.
Unfortunately when engaged in Manual mode, the switch sits up a little and is easily knocked - well it is for me Embarassed
OH


PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tervueren wrote:
Ok, just bought the 150 Tak version, found out that they share the same optical format, also ordered an adapter from big_is Smile probably be a couple of weeks before that arrives sadly.


I hope that you are happy with this lens.
It performs well even on Pentax K-10D and should do better on K-3
OH



PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oldhand wrote:
Tervueren wrote:
Ok, just bought the 150 Tak version, found out that they share the same optical format, also ordered an adapter from big_is Smile probably be a couple of weeks before that arrives sadly.


It is a good lens and if you have big hands (I do) you will find that it handles quite well.
The only caveat is to be careful not to knock the Manual/Auto Aperture switch while using it, as it is on a hair trigger spring, and will instantly go to full aperture.
Unfortunately when engaged in Manual mode, the switch sits up a little and is easily knocked - well it is for me Embarassed
OH


Thank you for the heads up OH, quite looking forward to using it especially after seeing your photos, the adapter I've ordered has a tripod mount and I guess I'm going to need it lol
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