A heavy beast

womble
Posted 07/08/2026 - 17:24 Link
One of the last K-series lenses I added to my collection. I have all the non-mirror primes now up to the 500. I doubt I'll ever splash out on the 1000, and the 2000 mirror is rarer than unicorn droppings.

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SMC Pentax 500 f4.5 par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

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August 7: SMC Pentax 500 f4.5 par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
smc
Posted 07/08/2026 - 18:08 Link
Impressive. Let's see some photos form this beast.
Lubbyman
Posted 07/08/2026 - 23:29 Link
By 'eck!!!

Steve
kasperbergholt
Posted 09/08/2026 - 20:25 Link
Congrats! Looking up the specs - nearly 3.5 kg!
Jonathan-Mac
Posted 10/08/2026 - 11:25 Link
Very nice, looking forward to seeing some output from it.

You could use that to shoot the upcoming eclipse.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Lubbyman
Posted 10/08/2026 - 14:59 Link
Jonathan-Mac wrote:
You could use that to shoot the upcoming eclipse.
But don't look through it when pointing at the sun, it might melt your eyeball

Steve

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