31 Beautiful Millimeters

Mac
Posted 22/10/2008 - 23:43 Link
As Nathan would call it - 31 Beautiful (Silver) Millimeters has been ordered.

I had problems getting a 43mm Limited lens here in Canada, and Pentax had no ETA on restocking.

This may have been a good thing, as after my rash decision to get the 43, George advised that the 31 would be a better DSLR fit, and I found one.

So, after virtually doubling the PayPal, she should be on her way. It's easy to see that the 31mm Limited is very popolar here by how its price has climbed.

Know what? This is the first piece of photo kit that I've actually bought new! And I've got a TON of gear!

Mac from Montreal

SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
hefty1
Posted 23/10/2008 - 00:13 Link
I've heard it's not all that great actually so you better send it on to me instead. I've got a nice M50/1.7 I'll swap you for it..?
Joining the Q
polchraine
Posted 23/10/2008 - 00:17 Link
Come off it hefty1. Don't rip him off, Mac would be much better swapping it for my 40-80 macro zoom.

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K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Mac
Posted 23/10/2008 - 00:17 Link
Hefty,

DEAL! That 1.7's a classic! So good in fact, I'll take another!

Mac from Montreal

SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Mac
Posted 23/10/2008 - 00:18 Link
polchraine wrote:
Come off it hefty1. Don't rip him off, Mac would be much better swapping it for my 40-80 macro zoom.

Aw Crap! This is getting complicated!

Mac from Montreal

SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
polchraine
Posted 23/10/2008 - 00:26 Link
Mac,

book me a Zurich to Montreal return on Swiss (economy will be fine - I'll sort my upgrade to first) and I will deliver in person.
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K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Mac
Posted 23/10/2008 - 01:41 Link
polchraine wrote:
Mac,

book me a Zurich to Montreal return on Swiss (economy will be fine - I'll sort my upgrade to first) and I will deliver in person.
See?

That's the kind of selfless service we just don't get over here.

Mac from Montreal

SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
nathanever82
Posted 23/10/2008 - 08:36 Link
Well done!
You'll be happy!

I love it.
'Between the lights there is always a shadow'

www.nathanservi.com & PPG
Mac
Posted 23/10/2008 - 11:13 Link
nathanever82 wrote:
Well done!
You'll be happy!

I love it.
Nathan,

George's long-time love of the leather bag has been like a siren's song to me for a few years now.

Your recent endorsement finally sealed the deal. I see it every time you contribute now!

I can't wait to take this lens for a run on both film and pixel.

I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas - how many more sleeps before it arrives?

Mac from Montreal

SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Mac
Posted 29/10/2008 - 21:04 Link
It's here! It's wonderful!

Does any other company besides Pentax have such an exclusive line of Limited Prime lenses?

Quick run on my humble K110D - fabulous colours and bokeh.

Using Manual focus as the Auto Focus on my K110D sucks at large apertures. On Manual - razor sharp.

I'm really happy I did this!
Mac from Montreal

SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Edited by Mac: 29/10/2008 - 21:44
ttk
Posted 30/10/2008 - 08:32 Link
Show us some pic's then.
Tel,
Mac
Posted 30/10/2008 - 10:28 Link
ttk wrote:
Show us some pic's then.
Terry,

Wonderful lens - not a wonderful photographer.

I'll work at it!

Mac from Montreal

SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
hefty1
Posted 30/10/2008 - 10:47 Link
Nice one Mac - I'm not envious at all!

Looking forward to seeing some pictures from the beast.
Joining the Q
polchraine
Posted 30/10/2008 - 12:53 Link
Mac wrote:
polchraine wrote:
Mac,

book me a Zurich to Montreal return on Swiss (economy will be fine - I'll sort my upgrade to first) and I will deliver in person.
See?

That's the kind of selfless service we just don't get over here.

The tickets should be here soon, then. Look forward to a cold week in Montreal! And I know the "bars" to visit too!
.
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Mac
Posted 04/11/2008 - 11:31 Link
Polchraine wrote "And I know the "bars" to visit too!"

Now, whatever do you mean?

All the clubs I like here have poles, not bars.

Please clarify!

Mac from Montreal

SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.

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