Pentax FA* 600/4 ED [IF]
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Posted 21/01/2010 - 21:09
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If I came into a bit of 'really' surplus cash I would love one but.....
Posted 21/01/2010 - 21:14
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That one lens is probably worth more than my entire collection of camera gear. I would love one but if I had that sort of money to spare I would probably buy a body/tilt-shift lens of a... ahem... entirely different make. I wouldn't abandon Pentax, just have that one lens/body combination to make up for the hole in the Pentax line-up.
Best wishes, K.
Best wishes, K.
Posted 21/01/2010 - 22:18
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I would love this lens very much, although I think I'll have to win the lottery first
Mat
Mat
Posted 22/01/2010 - 09:49
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mayday wrote:
The reason I ask this question is because I recently emailed Lens Coat re the supply of their product for the above lens. The response was that, because there was no call for a Lens Coat product for that lens, there is no pattern. However, should there be enough interest, and the company owner, (In the New York area), be able to borrow a copy of the lens for a couple of days, a lens coat could be made, and would then be on the product list. Now comes the hard bit - cost: Initial makeup and supply same, would be about $190US. Subsequent copies would retail at about $90
David, The reason I ask this question is because I recently emailed Lens Coat re the supply of their product for the above lens. The response was that, because there was no call for a Lens Coat product for that lens, there is no pattern. However, should there be enough interest, and the company owner, (In the New York area), be able to borrow a copy of the lens for a couple of days, a lens coat could be made, and would then be on the product list. Now comes the hard bit - cost: Initial makeup and supply same, would be about $190US. Subsequent copies would retail at about $90
Looked at those lens coats and the price put me off a bit, so I bought a bit of material (could be any type you fancied) and Velcro, then cut out the required pattern. Just waiting for a friend to sew it together now!
Posted 22/01/2010 - 11:51
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Hi Tom
ESP? Just been to Lidl and bought a sewing machine for £50.(Keep that quiet please)
I have got hold of some camo material and some foam - so going to give it a go...
Anyone need any curtains
ESP? Just been to Lidl and bought a sewing machine for £50.(Keep that quiet please)
I have got hold of some camo material and some foam - so going to give it a go...
Anyone need any curtains
Regards
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
Posted 22/01/2010 - 12:12
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For my old Tamron 300mm f/2.8 I just bought an old pair of camo trousers from an army surplus shop, cut one of the legs off and used that as a 'sleeve' for the lens. Did the job, cost £5, and good enough to fool a starling.
Dan
Dan
Posted 22/01/2010 - 12:37
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So that's where I've been going wrong with the Tamron, I assumed it was for taking pictures THROUGH!
you don't have to be mad to post here
but it does help
but it does help
Posted 22/01/2010 - 12:50
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womble wrote:
That one lens is probably worth more than my entire collection of camera gear. I would love one but if I had that sort of money to spare I would probably buy a body/tilt-shift lens of a... ahem... entirely different make. I wouldn't abandon Pentax, just have that one lens/body combination to make up for the hole in the Pentax line-up.
Best wishes, K.
I see Nikon tilt/shift lenses in K mounts from time to time. Would that cure you?
That one lens is probably worth more than my entire collection of camera gear. I would love one but if I had that sort of money to spare I would probably buy a body/tilt-shift lens of a... ahem... entirely different make. I wouldn't abandon Pentax, just have that one lens/body combination to make up for the hole in the Pentax line-up.
Best wishes, K.
Posted 22/01/2010 - 12:56
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Mongoose wrote:
So that's where I've been going wrong with the Tamron, I assumed it was for taking pictures THROUGH!
It makes a handy bird table while you're waiting for the mouse to come out. So that's where I've been going wrong with the Tamron, I assumed it was for taking pictures THROUGH!
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 22/01/2010 - 14:01
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mayday wrote:
Hi Tom
ESP? Just been to Lidl and bought a sewing machine for £50.(Keep that quiet please)
I have got hold of some camo material and some foam - so going to give it a go...
Anyone need any curtains
Now I know who to contact for the Mk2 version.
Hi Tom
ESP? Just been to Lidl and bought a sewing machine for £50.(Keep that quiet please)
I have got hold of some camo material and some foam - so going to give it a go...
Anyone need any curtains
Regards, Tom
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Posted 22/01/2010 - 17:14
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smc wrote:
I see Nikon tilt/shift lenses in K mounts from time to time. Would that cure you?
I didn't realise that Nikon lenses ever came in PK mounts. I certainly be interested in seeing what they go for.I see Nikon tilt/shift lenses in K mounts from time to time. Would that cure you?
K.
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 22/01/2010 - 17:21
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womble wrote:
That one lens is probably worth more than my entire collection of camera gear.
That lens is worth more than my car
That one lens is probably worth more than my entire collection of camera gear.
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27, Macbook Pro 17, iPad, iPhone 3G
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Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27, Macbook Pro 17, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr Fluidr PPG Street Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 22/01/2010 - 17:21
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Greytop wrote:
If I came into a bit of 'really' surplus cash I would love one but.....
I know exactly what you mean.If I came into a bit of 'really' surplus cash I would love one but.....
Unfortuantely I'm firmly of the belief that 'really' surplus cash exists only in theory.
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Posted 22/01/2010 - 17:25
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thoughton wrote:
Ditto.womble wrote:
That one lens is probably worth more than my entire collection of camera gear.
That lens is worth more than my car That one lens is probably worth more than my entire collection of camera gear.
I'm probably in the wrong place to be saying this, but I wouldn't swap my car for it.
(runs for cover and cowers behind it)
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Apparently.
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David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink: