Pentax 67 SMC 75mm F/2.8 - Are you shooting one of this?

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I just added this lens to my kit and I'd love to hear your experience with this glass.

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I used to shoot with a 67II and I had the older version of the f4.5 version of the 75mm lens. The 4.5 lens was the sharpest lens I had and it even had an edge over my 55mm which was very sharp. I hope this one turns out to be a great lens and should be from what I have read. - jim
 
barnwulf said:
I used to shoot with a 67II and I had the older version of the f4.5 version of the 75mm lens. The 4.5 lens was the sharpest lens I had and it even had an edge over my 55mm which was very sharp. I hope this one turns out to be a great lens and should be from what I have read. - jim
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Thanks for the feedback Jim. I'll post my keepers over the next week.
 
I own a 75/2.8 AL. I mount it on a Pentax 67II with an AE Prism. I also own a 45/4.0, 55/4.0 and the 105/2.4. The 75 gets the most use, and I found that the 105/2.4 got seldom used. A hard lens to find, and a bit rare. I paid $1002.00 for mine and $100.00 for the tulip hood.

This is a very sharp modern lens. The close focus, size and handling makes it easy to shoot a lot of film. Watch the shallow DOF though using the close focus: mucho shallow.

Cal
 
It is definitely a nice lens, however I've had some issues with precise focusing wide open (on the 67II), where this lens really excels, so I need to try it again on an old 67 body, on which I changed the screen and adjusted it to the lens... Here's an example of what it can do, even with a slight back focus...


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mfogiel said:
It is definitely a nice lens, however I've had some issues with precise focusing wide open (on the 67II), where this lens really excels, so I need to try it again on an old 67 body, on which I changed the screen and adjusted it to the lens... Here's an example of what it can do, even with a slight back focus...
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Beautiful shot. What screen do you use with this lens? thanks
 
Vs the 75 2.8 for 645

Vs the 75 2.8 for 645

Hello,
Since I am a 645 user only, and a potential 6x7 user in the future, what do you think of buying the AL for the 67 and to adapt it on the 645 ?

The 75FA for the 645 only is lighter and autofocus and in my opinion, quite good. But on Pentaxforum one said that the 75 FA seem having a poor contast in comparison. So, people who have both, what is your opinion, please ?
 
I have both the 2.8/75mm lenses and I think the 67 series lens is superior. There is just something hard to describe about the extra quality, "sparkle" if you will. Yes, it's larger and yes, has no AF. Couple of samples...

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Thank you for such a swift answer, Doug. So the AL is really even better than the FA. Maybe a bit of extra contrast. I presume that the curvature of field is better on the 67 AL version, with a more even resolution.
Your last pictures come from a digital, right ? Maybe the differences are more obvious on film ?
 
Yes, you're right; checking back I see both of these were shot with the Leica S2 (30x45mm format). Below is one on Fuji film, Mono Lake and the eastern Sierras. I will say though that the P67 75mm does show slight barrel distortion which I don't recall seeing on the P645 lens.
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I would ignore the person on Pentax Forum who said the 75mm FA had poor contrast in comparison. It has good contrast in and of itself, and it's nice to use on the 645 (not bulky and inconvenient).

I only have the 75mm f/2.8 AL, and it's a great lens that I prefer over the 105mm (makes harsh bokeh wide open at medium distances), but I would not spend the extra money if I was a 645 and potential 67 user.
 
For sure, the difference of amount is more than relevant. Approximately 1300$ ! Anyway the AL fits perfectly to my needs wether I use it on 67.
Thank you for the new picture, Doug. I like very much the rendition in terms of contrast and colors. Indeed the only complaint from users is the distortion. However for my pictures, street photography of people, it is not so relevant. May I ask you more ?... Did you made comparison test shots ?
 
Here are a couple shot with the P645NII and 75mm FA lens... Sorry, I have never made direct comparisons.

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David at the street market displays the "Mystic Twisters" he invented and patented.
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Thank you Doug, these are nice pictures with in my opinion pleasing colors. But I perfer in your gallery the AL lens rendition, which seems more intense (the house displacement, the fire). Probably thanks to the bigger format. On these pictures here it seems there is a bit lack of details in shadows which suprises me since you adjust the iso far below the film sensitivity. Why, by the way ?
Actually I am discovering Pentax lenses after decades through I ingnored them. What a shame…
PS : interesting Mystic twisters. What is it for ?

Aizan, the more I see the 67 results, the more I plan to have one…
 
aires35III said:
Thank you Doug, these are nice pictures with in my opinion pleasing colors. But I perfer in your gallery the AL lens rendition, which seems more intense (the house displacement, the fire). Probably thanks to the bigger format. On these pictures here it seems there is a bit lack of details in shadows which suprises me since you adjust the iso far below the film sensitivity. Why, by the way ?
Actually I am discovering Pentax lenses after decades through I ingnored them. What a shame…
PS : interesting Mystic twisters. What is it for ?

Aizan, the more I see the 67 results, the more I plan to have one…
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Hi -- The main purpose of the lower exposure index is to give richer color and contrast in the lower tones. :cool: Thanks for looking in my Gallery, as you obviously will see more samples there with smart searches.
The Mystic Twisters are simply decorative. The tapered copper coil seems to rise or fall as the thing twists on its string support, while the glass ball appears to move relative to the coil. It's been widely copied, for instance from China, but the designer David is such a small business he doesn't have the resources to enforce his patent.
I encourage you to consider acquiring a Pentax 6x7, 67, or 67II. I have two 6x7, two 67II, and two 645NII... and my favorite among these is the 67II. Somehow the 645NII feels clumsy in my hands, and is not really much smaller/lighter than the big ones. Its advantage is getting more shots on a roll. The 6x7 format Pentaxes have always felt comfortable for me to use, and I admit I dislike waist-level viewing and square formats!
Good luck shopping and I hope you enjoy your choice.
 
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