M9 with Pentax-M 50mm 1.4

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After the beach stop, we drove downtown to Joe Patti's Seafood.

 

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I have added 43 new images this morning. I took these photos at Pensacola Beach a few days ago with the M9 and the Pentax-M 50/1.4. I uploaded the DNG files to LR5, and then without any modifications, I converted the files to jpg files and I post them here. Overall, The Pentax-M does very well with the M9. This lens is well known as an SLR lens to be an excellent lens. Here, it is a match with the M9's digital sensor, and I like the results from the set.

I was checking out the close distance possibilities with this lens.

 

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The setting sun was very bright, and I checked out what the sensor could handle (or not). First, on AE without any exposure changes. Of course, the image is then underexposed.

 

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The subtle light and the colors are beautiful when focusing on the North and the sea oats. The wate r in the back is the Sound which separates Pensacola from Pensacola Beach.

 

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There was a photographer with a tripod and a long lens. I like the 50mm focal length for most sunsets. I have tried in past years to use the 300mm lens and also the 500mm lenses for sunsets.

 

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The photos above were taken (in time order) at Pensacola Beach, on the way to Fort Pickens where my favorite beaches are located. I left in every image, including ones with crooked horizon and overblown sunset or under exposed sunset.


I try not to forget that sunsets are not just pretty when looking at the setting sun. I turn to the East and also to the North to capture sea oats and the colorful Eastern side of the beaches.

 

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We drove away from Pensacola Beach to get home, but then we saw good light in Gulf Breeze, which is a town located between Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. [also known for UFO sightings!]
Basically, we drive from Escambia County (FL) over the three mile bridge to Gulf Breeze (Santa Rosa County), and then over a smaller bridge from Gulf Breeze to Pensacola Beach (again in Escambia County, FL). There exists also an Escambia County, Alabama!

 

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These were my digital images from that sunset. I also took a few snapshots with the M3 and the Hologon.

 

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I am surprised at myself for using the Pentax-M lens for several weeks now as I have other lenses that I also want to use. Thanks for following this thread. My smugmug website shows many views on the posted images.

 

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Here are some new images taken with the Pentax-M and the M8.

 

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The color images look better to me with the 50/1.4 and the M8:


At the annual Gulf Coast Arts Festival:

Pensacola Beach:

 

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I am trying to convince myself to take off the Pentax-M from the M8 and to replace it with a 50mm Summicron, but I am not there yet.