tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post215888610661657016..comments2024-03-01T21:57:13.601-08:00Comments on Hin's Photo Corner: Pentax K-x and M42 lensHin Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542007867767875530noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-19355874004390235022013-08-21T17:52:54.797-07:002013-08-21T17:52:54.797-07:00I bought a kiron 70-210mm f/4.5 lens and I can'...I bought a kiron 70-210mm f/4.5 lens and I can't mount it to my pentax K-x. Do I need an adapter or something? I am so lost, help! :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01122761994594466244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-86381241323458453252010-06-01T15:05:03.836-07:002010-06-01T15:05:03.836-07:00Hi Lyans,
I personally prefer Pentax A 50mm f/1.7...Hi Lyans,<br /><br />I personally prefer Pentax A 50mm f/1.7 in K-mount. And with the A setting, you don't miss much except the AF. The A 50mm f/1.7 is a sharp lens when I tried it before. If you love smaller size and don't mind the costly price, the DA 40mm f/2.8 will be a great normal lens to pursue. With the high ISO capability in K-x, I find the f/2.8 to be fast enough for most uses. <br /><br />With M42 lens, you have to rely on an m42 to K mount adapter, make sure you look for the genuine m42 adapter.Hin Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542007867767875530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-62523464425887486052010-05-31T04:55:39.860-07:002010-05-31T04:55:39.860-07:00Hi Hin man,
It was very useful information you wro...Hi Hin man,<br />It was very useful information you wrote.<br /><br />I just bought white pentax-kx 4 months ago. On that class there are Canon 500D, Nikon <br />D5000, Olympus E-620, Sony a380. I choose with many aspect as see in www.dpreview.com. price/performance/quality/design/feature has a good value. On couples days before, i tried searching old Lens 50mm f/1.4, as many peoples said that this is a very good lens. <br />Do you have any experience using this type of lens ?<br />I think is on M42 mount.<br /><br />thanks<br />lyanslyansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-49328786406100003882010-04-24T07:30:44.035-07:002010-04-24T07:30:44.035-07:00Thanks for your quick and nice answer. You were ri...Thanks for your quick and nice answer. You were right. The lack of noise made me worry, but it works. Not so good as with the *ist Ds in my opinion.<br />Sincerely yours.<br />PhilipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-77357335618825268122010-04-23T18:59:06.896-07:002010-04-23T18:59:06.896-07:00@Philip, first thing to check is ensure that you h...@Philip, first thing to check is ensure that you have not assigned Green button for another purpose such as optical preview or other function. In M mode, the (+/-) Av button serve the same purpose as the Green button. Give that a try also. Unlike K or M manual lenses, you will not hear any close of aperture blades as the lens is already stopped down to the set aperture. You note the changes in the shutter if the lighting scene change. It is easy to get confused when the shutter does not change when shooting scene are similar resulting in identical shutter speed.Hin Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542007867767875530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-80260294580636494152010-04-23T18:52:57.799-07:002010-04-23T18:52:57.799-07:00Hello Hin Man and thanks for your work
Tried today...Hello Hin Man and thanks for your work<br />Tried today my M42's lenses on Kx and the green button doesn't work as contrary as with the "K" or M lenses. I use a real Pentax ring. Everything is ok with the *ist Ds. Do u have an idea of what's going on ?<br />Cheers.<br />PhilipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-46509508977648266052010-02-26T23:16:00.528-08:002010-02-26T23:16:00.528-08:00Hey Sarah, I went out with my new k-x and the tamr...Hey Sarah, I went out with my new k-x and the tamron 70-300. I was happy with the results. The focus speed on the k-x makes taking photos of birds in flight much easier than I am used to. I didn't notice as much PF/CA with the k-x. The k10d was the worse for pf, the k20d less and I feel the k-x is even less prone. That is only my feeling from one outing, so in other circumstances I may find different.LaRee Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10143495109620278433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-38493198430322026362010-02-25T14:10:00.646-08:002010-02-25T14:10:00.646-08:00@Somanna, thank you.
@Sarah, the Tamron 70-300mm ...@Somanna, thank you.<br /><br />@Sarah, the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 works pretty much the same way like my reported experience with K20D. It still has the same issues with PF/CA with purple fringing around high contrast area. You can see the how K-x and the Tamron zoom work in <a href="http://www.techtheman.com/2010/01/pentax-k-x-white-in-seaworld-part-1.html" rel="nofollow">SeaWorld Part 1</a> and <a href="http://www.techtheman.com/2010/01/pentax-k-x-white-in-seaworld-part-2.html" rel="nofollow">SeaWorld Part 2</a> <br /><br />The Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4.0-5.8 will be a better lens.Hin Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542007867767875530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-26016758062384319532010-02-25T12:53:51.940-08:002010-02-25T12:53:51.940-08:00Great reviews! I have a KX also and love it. Your ...Great reviews! I have a KX also and love it. Your reviews helped to pick it out wanted to say thanks. After having it for a few weeks I am now looking at the Tamron 70-300 macro. I noticed you reviewed this lens on another camera have you used it on your kx? If so what are your thoughts?Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34648316.post-73941671631191494552010-02-24T10:48:06.086-08:002010-02-24T10:48:06.086-08:00The droplets on those photos are really sharp! Th...The droplets on those photos are really sharp! Those images I think work well large, really large. Nice set Hin!<br />-Somanna<br /><br />ps- and thank you for updating your blog roll, we're glad you're enjoying our posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com