God loves a tryer
Posted 28/02/2011 - 20:04
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pictures added Bob the tortoise taken at 1:2, f/8
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vivitar-Series-1-Macro-Lens-105mm-f-2-5-Pentax-KA-Kiron-/1...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vivitar-Series-1-Macro-Lens-105mm-f-2-5-Pentax-KA-Kiron-/1...
Lurking is shirking.!
Posted 28/02/2011 - 21:53
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i would buy the tortoise
Posted 28/02/2011 - 22:56
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Amazingly he links to the pentaxforum review page, which list the average price at around $214
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 28/02/2011 - 23:04
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So wait, does the tortoise come with the lens?
It may be wonderful but you could buy a brand new D FA 100mm Macro for somewhere between a third and a half of that price, and I rather suspect the Pentax will be better. These old lenses can be very good but you shouldn't pay more than the cost of a modern equivalent.
It may be wonderful but you could buy a brand new D FA 100mm Macro for somewhere between a third and a half of that price, and I rather suspect the Pentax will be better. These old lenses can be very good but you shouldn't pay more than the cost of a modern equivalent.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 28/02/2011 - 23:09
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Dangermouse wrote:
It may be wonderful but you could buy a brand new D FA 100mm Macro for somewhere between a third and a half of that price, and I rather suspect the Pentax will be better.
Nope.It may be wonderful but you could buy a brand new D FA 100mm Macro for somewhere between a third and a half of that price, and I rather suspect the Pentax will be better.
I have this lens and the D-FA macro .. the Pentax lens is very good but the vivitar has that little something extra. I would sell the D-FA without a second thought whereas the Vivitar is going nowhere.
Suppose you could compare it to the 31mm and 77mm ltd having "pixie dust"
Posted 01/03/2011 - 13:51
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Could it be that it's a Kiron-fit just gives it that little bit extra - perhaps I should add that at the next bit of kit I sell....
Z-1p, K-1, P50
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
Posted 02/03/2011 - 02:42
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There are plenty of optimists on ebay...
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.
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.
Posted 02/03/2011 - 08:54
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Aim high, aim for the sky. I think there's a "mint pentax macro" on eBay that has not been sold because it has something wrong with it. Nowhere near like this issue here, but calling it mint is rather pushing it.
Posted 03/03/2011 - 13:15
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To be fair there are a couple of desirable items in there - isn't the Vivitar Series 1 zoom one of the sought-after ones? The 24-48mm will probably get a good price too as people seem mad for anything wider than 28mm, and the ME Super/50mm f1.7 combo is probably worth £30-£50 providing it works.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
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Q: Hi ukcoiler. What is the correct listing price for this lens? As it is showing £950, which is way off the mark
A: The listing price is correct at £950 and the Buy it now price is £1400. Given the rarity and quality of this lens I feel £950 is a bargain! Happy bidding.
Wonder if he wants to buy mine for £500 and make a nice profit.