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An analogue clearout, part I
With a very heavy heart, I am moving on a few of my film cameras and lenses. A combination of young children and Covid has meant the last 2 years they have not had the use they once did, and I simply cannot justify hoarding so many when they could be out there being used regularly instead. All o...
Posted by danofmk on 30/12/2021 - 15:58
Analogue (M42) clear out part 2 - Lenses
As per part 1, a clear out of all my M42 gear to reflect the fact I can't justify keeping 2 35mm systems when I barely shoot enough to justify 1 system these days. A few nice lenses therefore up for sale. Please note:- * All are free from fungus or anything else nasty on the glass * All ha...
Posted by danofmk on 04/01/2022 - 09:25
Analogue (M42) clear out part 2 - Lenses
Good news Tak 50mm 1.4 now back on the market Bad news Turns out it is quite probably the 7 element version! I always understood A and M rather than Auto and Man meant it was 8 element, so I had stopped looking for other identifying features as that was the easiest to recognise. It se...
Posted by danofmk on 05/01/2022 - 11:43
Analogue (M42) clear out part 2 - Lenses
Benz3ne wrote: We're in the UK. What sun? Ah - I note you live in that bit of the UK permanently blessed with downpours of rain? .... True story - I told a German visitor how it always rains in Wales because he was looking forward to our visit there. He clearly didn't believe me. We drove along,...
Posted by davidwozhere on 18/01/2022 - 00:55
FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood
I bought this lens quite a while back but it just doesn't get the use it deserves due to my inability to get consistent focus (my eyes, not the lens!) - so I'm now using mainly Autofocus lenses. If you reading this you probably know all about the fastest 50 ever produced by Pentax, and this 'A' vers...
Posted by LennyBloke on 14/01/2022 - 15:11
FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood
This lens takes amazing close up portraits too, just to add. Great sharpness around the eyes and everything else just melts into buttery smooth bokeh. You're right Haris - but getting the focus right is quite difficult sometimes (that depth of field is so thin) - I'll add some images showing the ...
Posted by LennyBloke on 17/01/2022 - 21:33
FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood
This lens takes amazing close up portraits too, just to add. Great sharpness around the eyes and everything else just melts into buttery smooth bokeh. You're right Haris - but getting the focus right is quite difficult sometimes (that depth of field is so thin) - I'll add some images showing the ...
Posted by HarisF1 on 17/01/2022 - 21:36
FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood
These 4 images were taken handheld earlier today and show the first four recorded aperture stops of this lens - f1.2, f1.3, f1.4 and f1.6 - they've all had the same processing (nothing too drastic) to remove the highlights, amend the contrast a bit and add a little sharpening. I'm not sure if the fo...
Posted by LennyBloke on 17/01/2022 - 21:49
FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood
Lovely lens but no Auto focus... Id offer £100...
Posted by BruceStrachan on 26/01/2022 - 00:47
FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood
Lovely lens but no Auto focus... Id offer £100... I can’t tell whether this comment is tongue in cheek or not…
Posted by Benz3ne on 26/01/2022 - 05:20
FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood
Lovely lens but no Auto focus... Id offer £100... I can’t tell whether this comment is tongue in cheek or not… It's not :roll: Lovely looking lens, would love to try it with the Pentax 1.7x converter
Posted by Mike-P on 26/01/2022 - 08:54
FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood
[quote:3496ace15f="BruceStrachan"]Lovely lens but no Auto focus... Id offer £100... I can’t tell whether this comment is tongue in cheek or not… It's not :roll: Lovely looking lens, I have always wanted to try one with the Pentax 1.7x converter[/quote] I've always wanted to try a 1.2 on full ...
Posted by Benz3ne on 26/01/2022 - 09:16
FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood
Cheers Lenny, not bad actually, what F stop is that shooting at wide open with the 1.7x? For some reason it reports F2.8 - but that would mean it operates with a light reduction of more than 2 stops when it is supposed to reduce by 1.5 stops :? (I'm sure I've read that it is just mis-reporting) I...
Posted by LennyBloke on 26/01/2022 - 18:34
Pentax Q and more
OK, I have decided to sell my much loved Pentax Q to fund other acquisitions (damned GAS!). The package includes everything in the picture below (and pictures at this link, , along with some sample shots), which includes: 1. Boxed Pentax Q with Q 02 standard zoom lens, Silkypix and Q Manual ...
Posted by rivieralad on 23/01/2022 - 13:56
FS: SMC Pentax DA70mm f2.4 Limited Silver
A few sample images taken this afternoon.... f2.4 Focus is one the "Anna Jones" book spine. f2.4 f8.0 f2.4 f8.0 All taken on the Pentax K1 MkII in Full Frame mode - I've never had any issues with vignetting on the 70mm's 8)
Posted by LennyBloke on 27/01/2022 - 13:55
FS: SMC Pentax-FA* 85mm F1.4 [IF] - Excellent
I hinted a few weeks ago that I'd be selling my SMC Pentax-FA* 85mm F1.4 [IF] - well it's not getting any use nowadays (since the D FA* equivalent arrived) so here we go.... This copy is in Excellent condition and includes the original Silver bayonet hood (still in good, working condition) - Opti...
Posted by LennyBloke on 27/01/2022 - 18:23
Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC Macro lens.
If anyone is unsure, it is a great lens. I bought the same lens (from eBay) a few weeks ago. I use it on my K-3 ii (also an eBay purchase). It is very versatile and seems to focus really quickly. It will be my go to lens until I can find an affordable 14'ish mm lens.
Posted by 67comet on 03/03/2022 - 00:05
FS: Carl Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.8 (Zebra)
This is the early version of the classic Flektogon 35mm (later versions had a maximum aperture of f2.4) - the close focus and bokeh along with great sharpness make this one of those special M42 lenses that punch well above their weight (and Price). This copy is in Good cosmetic condition - the fo...
Posted by LennyBloke on 16/02/2022 - 13:39
FS: SMC Pentax K 200mm f4 - Excellent
The classic K series 200mm f4 in Excellent cosmetic, mechanical and optical condition. The coatings look superb (front and rear), minor dust, smooth consistent focus action, snappy aperture. Included is an Asahi 200mm f4 metal screw in lens hood. A very highly rated lens over at PF: https://www....
Posted by LennyBloke on 16/02/2022 - 14:36
FS: SMC Pentax K 200mm f4 - Excellent
Please, no more ... my recovery from LBA is hanging by a thread .... one more bargain lens and I will have to go back into therapy
Posted by roberrl on 16/02/2022 - 16:27
