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takuman
Posted 17/10/2021 - 17:36 Link
takuman wrote:
GrumpyGrandPa wrote:
Quote:
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of SMC Pentax k 28/3.5 from Japan, 3rd purchase from there, going back to all manual.

Have seen a few Pentax bits on eBay from Japan. Do you get clobbered for import tax etc when receiving them?

So far I have had to pay the item cost and delivery to UK. The big plus for me is that the lenses that I have bought have been very accurately as described in the listing. Regards John

Just passing thru
takuman
Posted 17/10/2021 - 17:38 Link
Regarding charges from Japan, checked my purchases and indeed I did pay VAT on them. Sorry no intention of misleading. Senior moment.
Just passing thru
takuman
Posted 17/10/2021 - 18:29 Link
Jonathan-Mac wrote:
takuman wrote:
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of SMC Pentax k 28/3.5 from Japan, 3rd purchase from there, going back to all manual.

The K 28mm f/3.5 is a really nice lens.

Just passing thru
takuman
Posted 17/10/2021 - 18:33 Link
The reason for buying these k lens is due to the reviews found within these pages, so thanks guys. Good advice found within.
Just passing thru
HarisF1
Posted 20/10/2021 - 17:06 Link
HarisF1 wrote:
I've ordered a 2nd hand GR III

It arrived today, cheaper than usual used prices because of a mark on the sensor. Thankfully the mark turned out to be a very stubborn dust spot that moved around as I used the Dust Removal feature. Eventually the dust spot fell off and I have myself a working GR III!

Blaming you guys as usual for introducing me to Sean Tucker!
All the gear with no idea
LennyBloke
Posted 20/10/2021 - 17:11 Link
HarisF1 wrote:
HarisF1 wrote:
I've ordered a 2nd hand GR III

It arrived today, cheaper than usual used prices because of a mark on the sensor. Thankfully the mark turned out to be a very stubborn dust spot that moved around as I used the Dust Removal feature. Eventually the dust spot fell off and I have myself a working GR III!

Blaming you guys as usual for introducing me to Sean Tucker!

Great choice Haris - that's my only criticism of the GR series (the lack of dust/WR sealing) - otherwise one of the best "pocket" cameras I've ever used
LennyBloke
HarisF1
Posted 20/10/2021 - 23:21 Link
Yes, I'm looking forward to carrying it around a lot more frequently than I do the K mount options. I found myself taking the Q bag quite a bit over the past year while I neglected the DSLRs but even then the Q-S1 isn't exactly pocketable with a zoom lens attached.
All the gear with no idea
Defragged
Posted 21/10/2021 - 00:56 Link
A rather nice looking Jupiter 200mm F4 21M for £15.00
C.O.L.B.A.S victim
(Compulsive Obsessive Lens Buying Addiction Syndrome)

What you need are lenses, more lenses, bigger lenses, better lenses, faster lenses, vintage lenses and when you have these, your pictures will be perfect!
Edited by Defragged: 21/10/2021 - 00:59
Lubbyman
Posted 21/10/2021 - 09:04 Link
HarisF1 wrote:
but even then the Q-S1 isn't exactly pocketable with a zoom lens attached.

What's the zoom range of the lens on the GR III??

Steve
LennyBloke
Posted 21/10/2021 - 09:49 Link
Lubbyman wrote:

What's the zoom range of the lens on the GR III??

Steve

It's a variable zoom Steve - depending on how far forward and back you can walk
LennyBloke
bforbes
Posted 21/10/2021 - 10:28 Link
Fuji 16-80 & 70-300
Aitch53
Posted 21/10/2021 - 13:01 Link
This:
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All of 5MP and TINY - Q and stuff added to give a sense of scale. When I saw it, with that cool charging station at SRS, I couldn't resist - well, I've spent hardly anything over the last couple of use on account of that there pandemic. And it is (I think, though no doubt some smarty-boots will let me know if I'm wrong :roll the last Optio compact with a viewfinder.

Some pics will no doubt get posted when I get around to some serious testing.
SteveH!

Some people call me 'strange'.
I prefer 'unconventional'.
But I'm willing to compromise and accept 'eccentric'.
reso
Posted 21/10/2021 - 17:34 Link
A tokina atx pro ll f 2.6/f2.8
Will give it a try out this weekend
k5iis sigma 8-16 sigma 10_20 hsm tamron 17-50 pentax faj 18-35 pentax da 18-135 tokina 20-35 tokina 28-70 atx pro pentax dfa 100 wr
pentax da*50-135 pentax da*60-250 sigma af 400mm pentax 1.7 af adapter
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
HarisF1
Posted 21/10/2021 - 18:12 Link
reso wrote:
A tokina atx pro ll f 2.6/f2.8
Will give it a try out this weekend

Awesome, I had an eye on this one. Apparently these are stunning lenses - make sure you let us know your thoughts!
All the gear with no idea
reso
Posted 21/10/2021 - 18:33 Link
HarisF1 wrote:
reso wrote:
A tokina atx pro ll f 2.6/f2.8
Will give it a try out this weekend

Awesome, I had an eye on this one. Apparently these are stunning lenses - make sure you let us know your thoughts![/q
HarisF1 wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="reso"]A tokina atx pro ll f 2.6/f2.8
Will give it a try out this weekend

I will looking forward to trying it

Awesome, I had an eye on this one. Apparently these are stunning lenses - make sure you let us know your thoughts!

k5iis sigma 8-16 sigma 10_20 hsm tamron 17-50 pentax faj 18-35 pentax da 18-135 tokina 20-35 tokina 28-70 atx pro pentax dfa 100 wr
pentax da*50-135 pentax da*60-250 sigma af 400mm pentax 1.7 af adapter
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
Edited by reso: 21/10/2021 - 18:37

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