That is a wonderful portrait! So much personality shines through!
cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Walt Gilbert <[email protected]> Sent: April 23, 2012 4/23/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[email protected]> Subject: PESO: One Little Joy Hi all, Having pulled out of my despondency with knowledge that I have a replacement for my A50/1.7 on the way, I thought I might as well pull out my original beloved lens, the M 50/2 -- the one I feared was destroyed when my cat knocked it off the dresser. It still feels a little weird while focusing -- though, that could be due to the fact that I'd gotten so used to using the A 50/1.7 & K 50/1.4. In any event, I took it out into the yard and popped off a few shots before I headed out for a bit this evening. I have to say I'm pleased with the sharpness it produces -- I think it may even be just a smidge sharper than the A50/1.7. Here's one of the few shots I knocked out late this afternoon -- it's my next door neighbor's daughter, who happened to be outside playing while I was taking a few flower shots for my own amusement. I have to say, I'm pretty happy with the results: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/7108383777/ K20D, M 50/2, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, f/3.5(?) Freckles are one of my weaknesses when it comes to human subjects. I just find them enchanting. Nevertheless, this was a bit of a therapeutic shot. I still really like the lens -- a lot. I just wish it had A contacts. Is the A 50/2 as nice a lens as the M 50/2? I may look into one someday if it is. Comments, critiques and suggestions are, as always, eagerly solicited. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
