Algernon

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Algernon
It took Olympus about 5 years to design the OM-1 and
that was working flat out. They even brought out a rebadged
stop gap camera to tide them over until it was ready.

Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax Full Frame, Will it ever happen. at 17/05/2013 - 11:46

Algernon
With an f/1.2 lens you want to keep as much light as possible
off the front element.... so the bigger the hood the better,
even if it means using a 52-55mm step up ring to take
a bigger hood.

For a small hood this one ebay_link is quite good and it's
threaded to take a lens cap on the end. I've got the 49mm
version and it takes a 58mm lens cap. Made of metal. £5.50

Heliopan also make one that's 52mm thread at both ends.
Good quality but expensive.

Comment by Algernon posted on SMC A50mm f1.2 vs FA 43mm f1.9 limited at 17/05/2013 - 11:42

Algernon
bjolester wrote:
The reason for me to ask these questions was that I had found a mint SMC A50mm f1.2 at the Leica Shop in Austria for 450 EURO. Believing this was a good price, I purchased it
Possibly a bit high, but it is mint so it's is unique enough to make it worth more than the ebay norm. When the market picks up it should go for a lot more and eventually you should make a profit.

It was still in production last time I checked, but listed at something like 700 Euros+

Comment by Algernon posted on SMC A50mm f1.2 vs FA 43mm f1.9 limited at 16/05/2013 - 18:01

Algernon
Lovely lens ... Just the thing for walking
with the dog

Is it this one.....
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/51440486
or is that another? In which case get two for stereo!

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Comment by Algernon posted on So here is why I can no longer afford the 31mm/43mm/77mm at 16/05/2013 - 17:43

Algernon
This isn't a Pentax 28-105mm it's a Sigma 28-105mm in a
Pentax FIT...... Caveat Emptor!

Comment by Algernon posted on PENTAX AF 28-105MM F2.8-4 SIGMA ASPHERICAL ZOOM LENS EXCELLENT at 12/05/2013 - 08:17

Algernon
Has to be colour for me, but these are far too saturated.

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Comment by Algernon posted on colour or b&w at 12/05/2013 - 07:51

Algernon
generator wrote:
I have heard that Sigma and Pentax fell out over this and there will not be a PK mount?? and made the deal with Nikon,Canon and some others........
Stop telling Porkies!....

Available from BH on the 20th May 2013 link
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Comment by Algernon posted on Sigma Receives TIPA Awards at 11/05/2013 - 18:42

Algernon
An Indian Enfield Bullet is very good for the environment.
You can carry 53 other people as well link

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Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 10/05/2013 - 19:05

Algernon
Good old P.O. (R.M.)
Have fun

Comment by Algernon posted on FS: Jessops MC 1.7x Pz/AF TC (identical to the Pz-AF 1.7x Teleplus SHQ TC) at 10/05/2013 - 16:51

Algernon
How about £10 + Free Postage

Comment by Algernon posted on Sigma 100-300mm F4 selling at 09/05/2013 - 15:56

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