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Quote from Cory Maben on March 7, 2024, 6:08 amThanks for your recommendations guys. I looked around around and took some other recommendations and I ended up falling in love with the Pentax LX, an expensive camera but it's exactly what I was looking for and K-Mount lenses don't seem to be outrageously priced. Meaning I will finally be a Pentaxian. Does anyone have strong opinions on the 50mm f/1.7 vs the 50mm f/1.4?
Nice! The LX looks really sweet. I have it's lesser sibling, the MX, and the viewfinder and the compact form factor is amazing.
I've owned several versions of the 50mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.7. I personally don't need auto aperture, so the M version is usually the cheapest. The 50mm f1.4 design of the M, A, F and FA I am not a huge fan of. It's soft enough wide open that unless you want the dreamy look, I always stop down anyway. The f1.7 version is nice already wide open. I never compared directly, but my thought after using several versions of each was the 50mm f1.7 was the better buy.
Quote from James Warner on March 7, 2024, 6:47 pmQuote from Cory Maben on March 7, 2024, 6:08 amThanks for your recommendations guys. I looked around around and took some other recommendations and I ended up falling in love with the Pentax LX, an expensive camera but it's exactly what I was looking for and K-Mount lenses don't seem to be outrageously priced. Meaning I will finally be a Pentaxian. Does anyone have strong opinions on the 50mm f/1.7 vs the 50mm f/1.4?
Nice! The LX looks really sweet. I have it's lesser sibling, the MX, and the viewfinder and the compact form factor is amazing.
I've owned several versions of the 50mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.7. I personally don't need auto aperture, so the M version is usually the cheapest. The 50mm f1.4 design of the M, A, F and FA I am not a huge fan of. It's soft enough wide open that unless you want the dreamy look, I always stop down anyway. The f1.7 version is nice already wide open. I never compared directly, but my thought after using several versions of each was the 50mm f1.7 was the better buy.
Okay good to know, thanks for the input! I also like how compact they are, that combined with a good number of compact primes I hope I can make it a 'more often carry'. One of the things I really want to focus on with this camera is getting more 'manual' with it and focus on thinking about adjusting metering in terms of stops rather than just zeroing the meter. I also want to apply zone focusing and things like that. Since starting shooting film, I've been having the urge to be more involved in the process
My LX arrived. I'm about halfway through a roll, but it's color so I need to send it off to get developed so it may be a bit before you guys can see the output. But here is a shot of it anyway. I'm really enjoying shooting it. It's very compact which is very refreshing and I love how much of a 'direct' photographic experience it is. Very tactile.
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this is the camera I’ve been dreaming of for AF film photography! Cannot wait to share all the results!
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Quote from HeggenDazs on July 26, 2024, 3:59 amthis is the camera I’ve been dreaming of for AF film photography! Cannot wait to share all the results!
I've got one of those! Great camera! I dislike the single wheel control layout, but overall it's been such a nice camera to use. I look forward to seeing what you got!
Quote from HeggenDazs on July 26, 2024, 3:59 amthis is the camera I’ve been dreaming of for AF film photography! Cannot wait to share all the results!
Sweet. I'm always curious about that camera. Let us know how you get on with it!
FM2 Bought new the first year they were out 1984 I think (I'm old)? My F3 that I just bought back from a a friend I sold it to like 10 years ago. it's just been overhauled with new seals, cleaned and has a roll of XP2 in it. Ditto on the FM2. I got the FG years ago, that I bought for the lens that was attached. $40 mint with a 50 1.8 AI-S. it's a very nice little camera. An F80 that came with a. SB28 flash (top of the line in its era.) that was stupid cheap too. Like 30 dollars.
I have some other brands too. And a Pentax 6X7.
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Quote from KankRat on August 4, 2024, 4:28 pmFM2 Bought new the first year they were out 1984 I think (I'm old)? My F3 that I just bought back from a a friend I sold it to like 10 years ago. it's just been overhauled with new seals, cleaned and has a roll of XP2 in it. Ditto on the FM2. I got the FG years ago, that I bought for the lens that was attached. $40 mint with a 50 1.8 AI-S. it's a very nice little camera. An F80 that came with a. SB28 flash (top of the line in its era.) that was stupid cheap too. Like 30 dollars.
I have some other brands too. And a Pentax 6X7.
Sweet collection! Didn't know you have a Pentax 6x7. I have the 500mm F5.6, if you'd like to ever experience the most overkill telephoto prime. I could take a trip out to Illinois one of these days lol
Quote from SpruceBruce on August 4, 2024, 5:25 pmQuote from KankRat on August 4, 2024, 4:28 pmFM2 Bought new the first year they were out 1984 I think (I'm old)? My F3 that I just bought back from a a friend I sold it to like 10 years ago. it's just been overhauled with new seals, cleaned and has a roll of XP2 in it. Ditto on the FM2. I got the FG years ago, that I bought for the lens that was attached. $40 mint with a 50 1.8 AI-S. it's a very nice little camera. An F80 that came with a. SB28 flash (top of the line in its era.) that was stupid cheap too. Like 30 dollars.
I have some other brands too. And a Pentax 6X7.
Sweet collection! Didn't know you have a Pentax 6x7. I have the 500mm F5.6, if you'd like to ever experience the most overkill telephoto prime. I could take a trip out to Illinois one of these days lol
Certainly.
Quote from Cory Maben on March 13, 2024, 7:50 amMy LX arrived. I'm about halfway through a roll, but it's color so I need to send it off to get developed so it may be a bit before you guys can see the output. But here is a shot of it anyway. I'm really enjoying shooting it. It's very compact which is very refreshing and I love how much of a 'direct' photographic experience it is. Very tactile.
I always thought that was one of the sweetest cameras ever made. I remember seeing them in photo mags when they were new. That's the kind of camera that it's quite possible every other you pick up will be second rate.
they came with a really kewl little grip that screws into the side. I see there are really elegant, but pricey wood replacements on eBay.
This guy does pretty good reviews of old cameras. It's his second fave.
