Lens wanted.
Posted 22/07/2022 - 13:42 - Helpful Comment
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Would an FA version be of interested to you ?
I believe the optics are the same but the coatings will be a later development I imagine
I believe the optics are the same but the coatings will be a later development I imagine
LennyBloke
Posted 22/07/2022 - 13:51 - Helpful Comment
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very few about, just saw one on usedlens.co.uk
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
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
Posted 22/07/2022 - 14:57
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Thanks, the one on usedlens appears to be 35-135 zoom.
Just passing thru
Posted 22/07/2022 - 15:00
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Thanks regarding FA. I prefer the F and having a punt on ebay at moment. May get back to you if I don't win it.
Just passing thru
Posted 22/07/2022 - 16:05
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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
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
Posted 22/07/2022 - 17:03
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takuman wrote:
Thanks regarding FA. I prefer the F and having a punt on ebay at moment. May get back to you if I don't win it.
Thanks regarding FA. I prefer the F and having a punt on ebay at moment. May get back to you if I don't win it.
No worries - I was considering bidding on that one (as it's local to me) but I'll hold off
The one Pwynnej has linked actually seems to be a fairly good buy - condition looks good and they often go for towards £300. My FA cost a fair bit more than this!
LennyBloke
Posted 22/07/2022 - 18:47
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Thanks to all advice, on having second thoughts (and the fact that I do have a K series 135/3.5) I have cancelled my bid. Mike-P I had seen the eBay £220 one and it was on my watch list. My eyes will cope with manual focus for a while longer I hope. Thanks again. John
Just passing thru
Posted 22/07/2022 - 19:17
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Just passing thru
Posted 22/07/2022 - 21:23
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Posted 22/07/2022 - 21:25
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Have had a thought about this fiasco. Decided I was suffering from a severe case of advanced LBA. After a couple of G & T's (well 4 actually) I am feeling much better thank you. SWMBO has stopped beating me which made me see the errors of my ways. Goodnight all.
Just passing thru
Posted 23/07/2022 - 10:37
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Yes its me again, head is fine before you ask. Awoke this morning, cup of tea another look at the listing on Ebay, and then a flash from the past, in the back of my office drawer I remembered I have the Pentax-F 1.7 AF Adapter, sure enough I have it. attached it to the my K/135/3.5, works perfectly, entered 250 when camera asked for focal length, works perfectly, now for question could I also add HD - DA 1.4 AF REAR CONVERTER in tandem, or use it on its own.
Just passing thru
Posted 23/07/2022 - 12:30
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Glad to hear your head is still in good condition. Due to years of practice with G & T's?
You could, it will work OK on its own (that's what it's designed for...) and should work in tandem with the 1.7. But there would be compromises when using in tandem: 2+ stops slower (1 from the 1.4, 1+ from the 1.7), more glass reduces image quality etc.. The only way to find out whether tandem works well enough for you is to try it. Go on, you know you want to!
Steve
takuman wrote:
could I also add HD - DA 1.4 AF REAR CONVERTER in tandem, or use it on its own.
could I also add HD - DA 1.4 AF REAR CONVERTER in tandem, or use it on its own.
You could, it will work OK on its own (that's what it's designed for...) and should work in tandem with the 1.7. But there would be compromises when using in tandem: 2+ stops slower (1 from the 1.4, 1+ from the 1.7), more glass reduces image quality etc.. The only way to find out whether tandem works well enough for you is to try it. Go on, you know you want to!
Steve
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