Category: Photography

In December 2023, I switched from a Pentax K5 to a Nikon D3. With the K5, I used either a 35mm macro limited lens or a 77mm f/1.8 limited. The K5 had slowly worn out. First, the SD card slot stopped working, causing cards to get stuck, leaving only the USB port usable. When that… Continue reading The Nikon D3 in 2026 ~ Review, Photos, Thoughts

In October, I did some night photography experiments with a Nikon D3 and a Pentax K1. On a Pentax forum, I came across some photos taken with the Pentax K10D, the last Pentax DSLR to use a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensor. The 10D was released in 2006 following a range of CCD-based 6.1 megapixels DSLRs… Continue reading The Pentax K10D in 2026 ~ Review, Photos, Impressions

The Pentax 77mm f/1.8 lens, the brainchild of Japanese lens designer Jun Hirakawa, stands out with its unusual focal length of 77mm and f-stop value of 1.8. These specifications diverge from more traditional choices like 50mm, 80mm, or 85mm, and apertures such as f/1.4 or f/2.0, clearly showing Hirakawa’s unique approach. CompatibilityInterestingly, the 77mm, launched… Continue reading Pentax 77mm 1.8 Limited Lens in 2026

Some consider the Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2 Distagon the best 35mm lens made for Pentax mount (ZK). It was discontinued in 2010 resulting in high prices for deadstock and lenses in mint condition especially in comparison to the same lens with Nikon or Canon mount, and they are rarely seen for sale on sites like… Continue reading The Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2 distagon in 2026