Five Star 500mm... trash or treasure?
Jul 21, 2017 09:54:44 #
I hate to sound like some sort of life coach, but why not look at this lens as a gift? You have almost nothing wrapped up in it and getting an adapter isn't going to increase your investment that much. Other than the obvious admonition not to point it at the sun, what have you got to lose by going out and using it? A few photons, more or less, is not going to break the universe. Go have fun.
Rick
Rick
Jul 21, 2017 10:16:21 #
chaman wrote:
Well thats the harsh reality of the hobby. If you want the best IQ possible it will get pricey fast. No one here is to blame if you can not afford it. If calling names somehow makes you feel better about it, please continue.
True, but instead of discouraging people by calling what they have or can afford "junk", posters should be supportive and offer help if they can. If one cannot do this they should just not post. The same goes for people asking for help within a small price range. If someone has a budget of $100, telling them need need a $1,000 lens is no help, and can end a potential lifetime hobby.
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Jul 21, 2017 10:52:14 #
jackerayc wrote:
I acquired this at a local yard sale for $2. I was wondering if it's worth getting the mount adapter for it to mount to my Canon T3i. If so, what adapter should I be looking for. Also, is there ways to improve this old lens. I am limited on funds and just getting into photography.
An interesting toy and well worth the price you paid and now you have a challenge to work on and solve. What could be better for $2.
Jul 21, 2017 11:11:46 #
Elsiss wrote:
If all the suggestions that Hoggers
have given you do not work and you don't wish to invest any more of your funds into this lens, keep it anyway. Should you be stuck in the wilderness somewhere, it might come in handy as a fire starter. As a child, I would use a magnifying glass to burn holes through newspaper to keep me amused. The whole neighborhood was doing it. Imagine how fast it would work with this beast!
have given you do not work and you don't wish to invest any more of your funds into this lens, keep it anyway. Should you be stuck in the wilderness somewhere, it might come in handy as a fire starter. As a child, I would use a magnifying glass to burn holes through newspaper to keep me amused. The whole neighborhood was doing it. Imagine how fast it would work with this beast!
Please don't encourage people to make this kind of experiment in the wilderness. No sane person wants to be responsible for starting a wildfire that gets out of control, destroys acres of forest, people's homes, entire communities, and lives - animals, residents, and firefighters. I know the post was well intended, but we have more than enough irresponsible idiots in the tinder dry wilderness areas.
Jul 21, 2017 11:28:17 #
Thank you, but it's my neighbor's garage roof.
rrkazman wrote:
Personally I love this shot, the Bird is great, but that roof needs to be replaced.
Jul 21, 2017 11:47:18 #
Bobspez wrote:
Thank you, but it's my neighbor's garage roof.
Ha! That's what I was thinking also!
Jul 21, 2017 11:57:42 #
Don't let the negatives both you. Photography has so many facets, as does all art, there is a niche for everyone and their style. Pixel counters want sharp, good for them. My brother in law is a pixel counter, top of the line Nikon and lens, but only decent images. A friend does pinhole only but great and salable art. Pinhole is not known for sharpness.
Use the lens find your place and enjoy the hobby or profession. Either way, it is an addiction.
I just watched the youtube mentioned above and highly recommend it to you.
Rick
Use the lens find your place and enjoy the hobby or profession. Either way, it is an addiction.
I just watched the youtube mentioned above and highly recommend it to you.
Rick
Jul 21, 2017 12:08:05 #
rickdickey wrote:
Don't let the negatives both you. Photography has ... (show quote)
Just watched the video. Was surprised how well the lens worked with video as well as stills.
Jul 21, 2017 12:08:47 #
F8 should be tack sharp but not fast enough for wildlife I would think. It shouldn't have a lot of CA or distortion at that F stop either. Made in Japan as opposed to China is a good thing.
Jul 21, 2017 13:22:07 #
T mounts from China are less than $5 on eBay. The ones I have got have worked fine. Be sure and use a Tripod. It takes work but you can get good shots. - Dave
Jul 21, 2017 14:00:32 #
rehess wrote:
What parts of quality don't matter to those of us who used slide film???
Did you not see the "but,"?! The inferior quality inference was to the lens, not slide film.
Jul 21, 2017 14:12:49 #
This is a Pentax 'K' lens; the 'M' might mean multi-coated. It is also a very slow lens. 'Five Star' is just a designation, just as Pentax used the word Takumar many moons ago for some lenses; also Pentax sold an SLR called the K1000 which was so popular that every time they wanted to stop making it there was such a hue and cry that they decided not to do so, at least twice that I know of. Your lens would fit on the K1000.
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