Hi damian, pls shared how to setting the xt20 to pair with manual lens. Example if 50 Nikon 1.8, what should i set at xt20.. do i set Aperture priority? At shooting menu what should i set? Tq
My father had Pentax ME with few lenses...28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.7, 135mm f3.5 and Ricoh 200mm f4....and I use this lenses with my Fujifilm X-T1, and it’s amazing
I have old Pentax ME, ME Super and KX. The lenses as shown the M 1.7 50mm and the 1.8 55mm and 135mm 3.5 are amazing on my X-T1. Thanks for showing us this old lens!
i was given the same setup! I've just rented (with option to buy) a 2nd hand fuji 56mm 1.2 lens and am comparing it with my pentax 1.7 at the moment.. there is not a whole lot of difference and in some cases the pentax is nicer. still needs further testing tho before i decide.
I just ordered an SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 lens for my X-T20, now waiting for the delivery. I'm so excited and curious. Can't wait to check it out! :D A million thanks for this video, sir! I really love the taste of true passion in your talk.
I use vintage glass all the time...This month I'm mostly shooting old Konica primes on the Xpro 1....I wish there was a speed booster adapter for Konica but there is not..I do have Zhongyi focal reducers for Nikon and M42 to Fuji and yes....They are a game changer...
Man they are great , I’ve had my Pentax MX and lenses since I bought the lot in 1975 , soooooo glad I didn’t throw it all away .... new life for them now.... and all in mint condition..... regards Fred
I've got the f1.4 version of this lens. Perfect colours and bokeh smoother and creamier than any I've ever seen on even the most expensive modern lenses. Probably the best 50mm lens ever made.
Gotta agree with you on the SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 lens. I like it so much I have two of them. Actually I bought one for my Pentax K-5II. Then I decided to Get a ME Super. Found one and it came with the same lens. Both are in great condition. Unfortunately I lost the ME Super and all my film to Hurricane Harvey. So now I stick with the DSLR and use the lenses on it. Don't even need an adapter. Just attach the K mount lens to the K mount Pentax camera(s) I have a Pentax K10D as well!
Good to know. I still have (and use) several Pentax bodies (K1000, KM, KX, LX, ME, MX and K-5) and a giant heap of lenses between 2.0/24 and 4/300. As standard lenses there are the mentioned 1.7/50 and the legendary 1.8/55. I also had the 2/50, that came with the K1000, but I sold that one for almost no money. Being utterly interested in the X-E4, your video helped me a lot in deciding whether or not to buy the X-E4. Unfortunately it does not have IBIS, but on the other hand, none of my cameras has... 😂
I bought mine for 20 euros in mint condition for 2 or three years ago. Bought a minolta SRT 101 with a mc rokkor 55/ 1.7 last week for 16 euros. Heard good things about this lens.The problem is that i need a minolta adapter. By the way M42 adapters are very useful because there are plenty of vintage lenses with this mount...like the wonderful helios 44-2.
Still use my film Pentax MX with that lens. Wonderful traditional photography. The tactile feel is great. I’ve recently got a Fuji X-E4 for lightweight, discrete street photography so I might get an adapter to try some of my lovely old Pentax SMC glass. The X-E4 is nice enough, decent image quality but the EVF still isn’t anything as nice as the optical viewfinder on my MX or particularly my Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR. That’s still peak photography for me but not discrete
I gotta do more vintage lens exploration. I shoot a lot of video for my channel with the X-T20 and I'd like to find more manual focus lenses with interesting optics for other projects. I also just like the look of these older lenses like the one in your video. Decisions decisions!
The digging is part of the fun. These older lenses have a charm about them, they make me think back to the days before digital photography was even dreamt of! They were so expensive back then!
I have this lens and a bunch of the A series lenses including 35mm, 100mm macro, and 150mm. Do you know how they would work on the X-T100? I have the opportunity to pick one up for about $500 cdn.
On a Fuji APSC sensor, does the 50mm lens result in a 75mm zoom? Or does the adapter result in a 50mm full frame equivalent regardless of the crop sensor.
The sensor being 1.5x the size of a 35mm sensor, that most lens focal lengths are based on, results in the resulting focal length equivalent being 1.5x the number. So yes a 50mm lens will produce a 75mm equivalent focal length on this sensor.
@@DamianBrown maybe i need to get used to this lens, just got it - the pentax: How can I avoid distortion? I took a photo on my balcony, a overview of the street, now the lanterns in the street are not straight anymore , but distorted , bowed. Is there a golden rule how to avoid (barrel) distortion? I also feel the lens gives a little shaky view, maybe because the focal lenght is longer because of the lens adapter. Anyway, on both the meike and this lens i have this distortion and I thought it would not be on this Pentax lens, but it is, so I guess I do something wrong?
I have a question and I don't know where you get answer, Im looking to buy Minolta article II 50 mm and I have Fujifilm TX 20, what's mount I need to buy?
Hi Damian.. Can you reproduce this behaviour with the latest fw on the X-T20 ? nicolas-det.eu/exchange/fuji_xt20_fm2.0_flicker_bug_480p.mov Exp/wb needs to be enabled in the screen menu. Regards
Ok. Please, Try it. No the final image is not affected. Neither appear this phenomena if Exp/WB is disabled. Not alone: ua-cam.com/video/4y0s4nREkzc/v-deo.html
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The Kiwi PK to FX is a quality alternative. It lives on my camera these days!
Hi damian, pls shared how to setting the xt20 to pair with manual lens. Example if 50 Nikon 1.8, what should i set at xt20.. do i set Aperture priority? At shooting menu what should i set? Tq
The pentax 50mm 1.7 was one i regretted selling, the focus is so smooth but no too resistive, and the construction is fantastic.
Ye, holding on to mine! Almost sold it last year :O
Just bought a xe2 without any lens. I have many old Pentax lenses, PK and M42. Now waiting for the adapter to come!
How is the Xe2 working out with the m42 lenses? I’m looking at buying a fujifilm camera just for using m42 lenses on.
My father had Pentax ME with few lenses...28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.7, 135mm f3.5 and Ricoh 200mm f4....and I use this lenses with my Fujifilm X-T1, and it’s amazing
Great kit and now you've brought it up to date with the T1!
I have old Pentax ME, ME Super and KX. The lenses as shown the M 1.7 50mm and the 1.8 55mm and 135mm 3.5 are amazing on my X-T1. Thanks for showing us this old lens!
135mm vid coming soon :) I haven't tried that 55mm yet
i was given the same setup! I've just rented (with option to buy) a 2nd hand fuji 56mm 1.2 lens and am comparing it with my pentax 1.7 at the moment.. there is not a whole lot of difference and in some cases the pentax is nicer. still needs further testing tho before i decide.
How did the testing work out for the Pentax (or the Fuji)?
I just ordered an SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 lens for my X-T20, now waiting for the delivery. I'm so excited and curious. Can't wait to check it out! :D A million thanks for this video, sir! I really love the taste of true passion in your talk.
Thank you! I love the SMC Takumar lenses so I think you'll enjoy that one
I use vintage glass all the time...This month I'm mostly shooting old Konica primes on the Xpro 1....I wish there was a speed booster adapter for Konica but there is not..I do have Zhongyi focal reducers for Nikon and M42 to Fuji and yes....They are a game changer...
Man they are great , I’ve had my Pentax MX and lenses since I bought the lot in 1975 , soooooo glad I didn’t throw it all away .... new life for them now.... and all in mint condition..... regards Fred
Nice!!!! You did well Fred!
I've got the f1.4 version of this lens. Perfect colours and bokeh smoother and creamier than any I've ever seen on even the most expensive modern lenses. Probably the best 50mm lens ever made.
Now you have me wanting that lens! The hunt is on
Wicked lens! Used it myself along with the olympus 50 1.8! Great video as always Damian!
Thanks Ryan!
Gotta agree with you on the SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 lens. I like it so much I have two of them. Actually I bought one for my Pentax K-5II. Then I decided to Get a ME Super. Found one and it came with the same lens. Both are in great condition. Unfortunately I lost the ME Super and all my film to Hurricane Harvey. So now I stick with the DSLR and use the lenses on it. Don't even need an adapter. Just attach the K mount lens to the K mount Pentax camera(s) I have a Pentax K10D as well!
fuji XT20 with summicron-C 40mm f2 .. the "oddball" leitz lens compliments the XT20 wonderfully :D
I'm gonna look out for it!
Good to know. I still have (and use) several Pentax bodies (K1000, KM, KX, LX, ME, MX and K-5) and a giant heap of lenses between 2.0/24 and 4/300. As standard lenses there are the mentioned 1.7/50 and the legendary 1.8/55. I also had the 2/50, that came with the K1000, but I sold that one for almost no money. Being utterly interested in the X-E4, your video helped me a lot in deciding whether or not to buy the X-E4. Unfortunately it does not have IBIS, but on the other hand, none of my cameras has... 😂
I love the SMC lenses on the fujifilm sensors!! Enjoy!
I bought mine for 20 euros in mint condition for 2 or three years ago. Bought a minolta SRT 101 with a mc rokkor 55/ 1.7 last week for 16 euros. Heard good things about this lens.The problem is that i need a minolta adapter. By the way M42 adapters are very useful because there are plenty of vintage lenses with this mount...like the wonderful helios 44-2.
Still use my film Pentax MX with that lens. Wonderful traditional photography. The tactile feel is great.
I’ve recently got a Fuji X-E4 for lightweight, discrete street photography so I might get an adapter to try some of my lovely old Pentax SMC glass. The X-E4 is nice enough, decent image quality but the EVF still isn’t anything as nice as the optical viewfinder on my MX or particularly my Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR. That’s still peak photography for me but not discrete
Brett, you must get an adapter! You'll love using your Pentax lenses with the Fujifilm.
I gotta do more vintage lens exploration. I shoot a lot of video for my channel with the X-T20 and I'd like to find more manual focus lenses with interesting optics for other projects. I also just like the look of these older lenses like the one in your video. Decisions decisions!
It's a cheap world out there :D At least for vintage stuff and with a bit of digging
The digging is part of the fun. These older lenses have a charm about them, they make me think back to the days before digital photography was even dreamt of! They were so expensive back then!
That's brilliant ❤️
Infact I was looking out for something alternative for 56f1.2, for family portraits..
I still have this lens and love it.
@@DamianBrownI believe it's a apsc lens, so that's 50mm on fuji x.. right..?
I have this lens and a bunch of the A series lenses including 35mm, 100mm macro, and 150mm. Do you know how they would work on the X-T100? I have the opportunity to pick one up for about $500 cdn.
Great! Does it keep infinity?
The exact setup I use for photographing my behind the scenes shots. I got the lens from my dad, easily over 30 years old.
You've got a young dad :D
Damian Brown hahaha he'd love that reply lol.
Do you turn on the “adapter” setting? I have a Rokkor coming but since it’s not a M mount, I don’t know if the setting makes a difference...
I just bought the Pentax-M 50mm f1.7 for my X-T20. I love using vintage lenses, I own Minolta, Tokina and Panagor lenses.
Damian, you mention a speed booster, is there one for pentax k mount to fuji x??
that's a good question
I haven't tried one yet and it appears the one I saw is no longer available on amazon.
I had a brief look for one and couldn't track one down. If you do come across one do please let me know. Or even a video on it maybe? Cheers
Loving it Damian, that is so up my street! I paid only 35 Quid for my mint Vivitar on a PK, it's the lens I have the most fun with!
On a Fuji APSC sensor, does the 50mm lens result in a 75mm zoom? Or does the adapter result in a 50mm full frame equivalent regardless of the crop sensor.
75mm, the adapter is pretty "dumb". You need a speed booster style adapter to reduce the focal length.
@@DamianBrown Ok that's what I was expecting, thank you for the information and video :)
does th fujifilm change the focal length of the lens? Because it is a apsc sensor?
The sensor being 1.5x the size of a 35mm sensor, that most lens focal lengths are based on, results in the resulting focal length equivalent being 1.5x the number. So yes a 50mm lens will produce a 75mm equivalent focal length on this sensor.
what if you have a vintage fuji lens. do you still need some sort of adapter?
What lens mount is it? You will need a mount, the x mount is different
i already have a meike 50mm f2, would you recommend this lens over that one?
Honestly, I do prefer this one :)
@@DamianBrown might consider it then because it is quite cheap now
@@DamianBrown maybe i need to get used to this lens, just got it - the pentax: How can I avoid distortion? I took a photo on my balcony, a overview of the street, now the lanterns in the street are not straight anymore , but distorted , bowed. Is there a golden rule how to avoid (barrel) distortion? I also feel the lens gives a little shaky view, maybe because the focal lenght is longer because of the lens adapter. Anyway, on both the meike and this lens i have this distortion and I thought it would not be on this Pentax lens, but it is, so I guess I do something wrong?
I have a question and I don't know where you get answer, Im looking to buy Minolta article II 50 mm and I have Fujifilm TX 20, what's mount I need to buy?
What is the mount of the minolta? sr/md/mc?
@@DamianBrown let me 👀 see idk
@@DamianBrown SR mount
I'd try amzn.to/2VC2cz0@@justinclaudio8756
Thanks very much for another great vid!
Thank you!
Hi Damian..
Can you reproduce this behaviour with the latest fw on the X-T20 ?
nicolas-det.eu/exchange/fuji_xt20_fm2.0_flicker_bug_480p.mov
Exp/wb needs to be enabled in the screen menu.
Regards
That's weird, I haven't seen it yet. I'll have to try and let you know. Does it affect the final image?
Ok. Please, Try it.
No the final image is not affected. Neither appear this phenomena if Exp/WB is disabled.
Not alone: ua-cam.com/video/4y0s4nREkzc/v-deo.html
Crop ratio makes it more a 75mm on a Fuji XT20..
indeed
135mm 3.5 is great also
ua-cam.com/video/qATkNU8bZi4/v-deo.html I agree!
Nice
Note that these adaptors are NOT being sold to the U.S.A.
Ohhhh why not?
Funny, I picked both a PK-FX and M42-FX adapters off of Amazon for my Pentax lenses. Delivered to Canada.