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ariban
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 Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:07 am Post subject: smc Pentax K 30mm f2.8 |
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ariban wrote:
I had this lens for half a day. It was in transit from one friend to another.
Loved the way it rendered colors and sharpness wide-open that was just right.
Wish it was mine 
wide open on Pentax Kx
f8
f5.6 (probably)
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hoanpham
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| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:55 am Post subject: |
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hoanpham wrote:
Nice. I like #1 best. |
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luisalegria
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| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:00 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Quite uncommon lens.
Looks pretty good.
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kuuan
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| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
it's a very good lens indeed!
just mentioned it to be one of the lenses I won't sell, in another current thread named "Which lenses are you keeping"?
had here once shown photos I took with it Japan: http://forum.mflenses.com/pentax-k-f2-8-30mm-in-osaka-and-kyoto-t49579,highlight,%2Bpentax+%2B30mm.html
( resp. my set on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/sets/72157627762651420/show/ )
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ariban
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| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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ariban wrote:
Some very nice images indeed there. Thanks for showing.
This is one lens I really wish was mine
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| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
After seeing that first photo I want this lens! 
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DanielT74
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| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:33 am Post subject: |
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DanielT74 wrote:
It's an excellent lens for sure but f2.8 may be a bit restrictive. If one's a Pentax user, I guess FA 31/1.8 ltd is more attractive. It's also similar size from what I remember. |
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ariban
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| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:38 am Post subject: Daniel |
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ariban wrote:
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| It's an excellent lens for sure but f2.8 may be a bit restrictive. If one's a Pentax user, I guess FA 31/1.8 ltd is more attractive. It's also similar size from what I remember. |
Maybe, only that the FA 31mm ltd costs an arm and a leg... especially for us poor guys from the third world !!! Moreover, getting new/ current Pentax gear here is impossible. Everything has to be sourced from abroad and a 30% customs duty makes it all the more expensive!!
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DanielT74 wrote:
I understand. And though we do generally have more disposable income, the cost of living is also very high. I am selling most of my equipment now and will have to sell more if I lose my job at the end of the year. |
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ariban
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| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:53 am Post subject: daniel |
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ariban wrote:
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| I understand. And though we do generally have more disposable income, the cost of living is also very high. I am selling most of my equipment now and will have to sell more if I lose my job at the end of the year. |
Yes, the cost of living in the west could be a pressure. I hope things work out well for you at the earliest.
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womble wrote:
The K30 is one of the lenses on my wishlist... I have a bit of a liking for K series lenses and have about a dozen of them now, some common (like the K55/1. , others less so. The K30 and the K200/2.5 are the two I have my eye on. Unfortunately, neither are cheap...
Oh well, one day I'll find one in a charity shop for a fiver... 
K.
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ariban
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| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:08 am Post subject: Kris |
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ariban wrote:
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The K30 is one of the lenses on my wishlist... I have a bit of a liking for K series lenses and have about a dozen of them now, some common (like the K55/1., others less so. The K30 and the K200/2.5 are the two I have my eye on. Unfortunately, neither are cheap...
Oh well, one day I'll find one in a charity shop for a fiver...
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Who knows... you just might find...a couple  All the best.
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Oldhand wrote:
Our beaches are wonderful places to visit, and apart from miles of beautiful sand, they often show textures that can also be quite lovely.
Here are some from a recent outing
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caspert79
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caspert79 wrote:
Awesome lens. I've never seen one IRL. Is it made for the Japanese market only? |
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Oldhand
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Oldhand wrote:
[quote="caspert79"
]Awesome lens. I've never seen one IRL. Is it made for the Japanese market only?[/quote]
I'm not sure of that.
Mine came from Japan some years ago, so maybe.
It is a very good lens as you say
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| Awesome lens. I've never seen one IRL. Is it made for the Japanese market only? |
I don't know either. There are many for sale on ebay.
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alex ph wrote:
Ouch, this one looks like a Re Topcor 1.8/58, but in a 2.8/30 version.Very impressive IQ! Thanks for sharing. Asking prices are a bit shocking. |
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Lightshow wrote:
I was seriously considering this lens or the K 28/3.5 but came across the K 28/2(I had always coveted the Contax 28/2) and jumped at it and paused my hunt for the others, but always happy to see more pics from this rarely talked about lens.
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