Fun with the Pentax K5

[Jim Radcliffe]

Here are two shots I took using the K5 and the DA* 16-50mm while in New Orleans last week. I love the way the Pentax K5 & lenses handle specular highlights.
ISO 1600 f/4.5 1/30s

ISO 1600 f/4.5 1/20s

 

[raist3d]

Knorp, really really like the boat and tonalities you got in there. Also which lens were you using for the postage stamp?

- Raist

 

[raist3d]

Re: BB King concert shot with the K5 and DA* 50-135

Jim, really dig that convert shot. Awesome tones and tonality. Subtle color. A question- maybe you talked about this already- how are you dealing with the AF now of your K-5? Are you just using MF?

Thanks,

- Raist

 

[Knorp]

Here are two shots I took using the K5 and the DA* 16-50mm while in New Orleans last week. I love the way the Pentax K5 & lenses handle specular highlights.

Great atmosphere in these excellent shots !
I think with both the 16-50 and 50-135 you've got an excellent combo.
I'm seriously thinking of selling off the 200 and get myself a 50-135 too.
And then let's wait and see what that promised new tele-zoom does.

:OT: certainly no "orbs" here ...

Kind regards.

 

[Knorp]

Knorp, really really like the boat and tonalities you got in there. Also which lens were you using for the postage stamp?

- Raist

Hi-de-hi Ricardo,

It's the converted Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-R 1:2.8/100mm and Elpro (1:1) ... :bugeyes:

Thank you and kind regards.

 

[raist3d]

Great atmosphere in these excellent shots !
I think with both the 16-50 and 50-135 you've got an excellent combo.
I'm seriously thinking of selling off the 200 and get myself a 50-135 too.
And then let's wait and see what that promised new tele-zoom does.

:OT: certainly no "orbs" here ...

Kind regards.

I think there's a chance I may sell my 50-135 when the new telephoto DA * comes along. The new one is effectively Olympus' 12-60 in "range." If it's good it's all I need for a wedding. May opt then for the DA * 200 prime.

- Raist

 

[Paratom]

Allways some great images to find in this thread. Keep them coming!!!

 

[Jim Radcliffe]

Re: BB King concert shot with the K5 and DA* 50-135

Jim, really dig that convert shot. Awesome tones and tonality. Subtle color. A question- maybe you talked about this already- how are you dealing with the AF now of your K-5? Are you just using MF?

Thanks,

- Raist

Not any real problems with focus. I just have to realize the AF area is larger than indicated in the viewfinder.

 

[Wanakamura]

Hi!
Photos:
FA 31

SMC 50 mm f/1.2

SMC 50 mm f/1.2 at f/8 - yes I remembered it

Best Regards

 

[raist3d]

Re: BB King concert shot with the K5 and DA* 50-135

Not any real problems with focus. I just have to realize the AF area is larger than indicated in the viewfinder.

Convert shot LOL, sorry. I meant concert shot! ;-)

-= Raist

 

[Cooler]

43lim

 

[Knorp]

Hi!
Photos:
SMC 50 mm f/1.2

SMC 50 mm f/1.2 at f/8 - yes I remembered it

Best Regards

Beautiful shot of that young woman reading and gorgeous light in that last shot (Monastery of the Norbertine Sisters).
That SMC 50/1.2 seems to be very sweet, Piotr !

BTW checking out your website, I noticed you've been to Amsterdam :thumbup:

Thanks for sharing and kind regards.

 

[Knorp]

@Bogdan: a very beautiful and inviting place, though a bit quiet it seems ...

Kind regards.

 

[Cooler]

Thanks, Bart. It was near 6:00 am, so all people slept, except my crazy friends and me
I think i made this picture a little dark in PS

Another one (again 43lim):

 

[Wanakamura]

Beautiful shot of that young woman reading and gorgeous light in that last shot (Monastery of the Norbertine Sisters).
That SMC 50/1.2 seems to be very sweet, Piotr !

BTW checking out your website, I noticed you've been to Amsterdam :thumbup:

Thanks for sharing and kind regards.

Thanks Knorp
Yes i was in Amsterdam, my friends are living in Eindhoven and they take me for small trip. For few hours we had beautiful light. But I have to go for longer trip to see whole city.

 

[tsjanik]

I'm continuing with my photo per day project. This one needs the title to work:

Tom


2-8_IGP7300_2263 by tsjanik47, on Flickr

 

[Knorp]

I'm continuing with my photo per day project. This one needs the title to work:

Tom

What an amazing find and so well executed !
Very fitting and so perfectly in the spirit of M.C. Escher's work.
As for the title, Escher liked short and simple descriptions: what about "BRICKS II" ?

Kind regards.

 

[Jim Radcliffe]

Lake Pontchatrain with the K5 and DA * 16-50mm

Here's a shot I took early in the morning while in New Orleans with the K5 and the DA * 16-50mm I'm liking that lens more and more. ISO 160 F/7.1 1/320s Post work in Photoshop CS5.

 

[tsjanik]

What an amazing find and so well executed !
Very fitting and so perfectly in the spirit of M.C. Escher's work.
As for the title, Escher liked short and simple descriptions: what about "BRICKS II" ?

Kind regards.

LOL. Thanks

I love the colors you get from the K5 Jim, any PP tips?

 

[VladimirYo]

K5, rainy