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Kiron and 40-80mm have been enquired about.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Actual clear-out. at 11/03/2022 - 12:56
Pentax SMC-M 50mm f/1.4. - £80
Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro. - £120
Pentax SMC-M 135mm f/3.5. - £25
Sigma Super-Wide 24mm f/2.8 (in PK/A mount). Some small tendrils of fungus under the front-most element that I'm yet to clean. Comes with the Sigma 'Perfect Hood' and a leather case. - £40
Industar 50-2 (50mm f/3.5) in M42 mount. £15
Minolta MD 50mm f/2. - £20
Mamiya 55mm f/1.4 in M42 mount. Excellent condition, radioactive front element with some yellowing. £125
Helios 44-2 in M42 mount. Some cleaning marks to front element, some small scratches on barrel. Can't remember if the focus feels 100% at the short end. - £30
Jupiter-9 85mm f/2 in M42 mount. Some cleaning marks on the front element, if I recall correctly. Focus is a little stiff so might be worthwhile CLA'ing it. - £70
A lovely little diaplan 80mm f/3.5 projector lens adapted to Sony FE mount (covers full frame). £45
Pentax MX - CLA'd by Asahiphoto around a year ago. Lights flicker slightly when changing shutter speeds but otherwise functions flawlessly. CLA cost £110 so I'm looking to recover that cost only - £110
S1a with ASAHI light meter - bought from our own Danofmk. Described as working but appears to act as a 'bulb' shutter at speeds less than 1/30s. If you press the shutter quickly at e.g. 1s, however, it will shutter for the 1s. Not sure why but thought worthwhile mentioning for clarity. Looking to recover what I paid. - £30
Kiron 28mm f/2 in PK/A mount. - £50
Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 with close-up lens in PK/A mount. Recently had to buy a replacement close-up lens which is perfect, but will send the second if I find it in the house at any point. £370
Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (7 Element). Excellent with yellowing. - £70
I also have an A35-70, M20-40 and M75-150 that can go for free with any of the purchases. I received them for free so glad to pass that forwards.
Prices don't include postage at present, so add postage of choice (typically Royal Mail suits me). If I'm wildly off with prices please let me know. If you need any pictures, I'll be able to upload some tomorrow (apologies Mods for not including at this stage).
Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro. - £120
Pentax SMC-M 135mm f/3.5. - £25
Sigma Super-Wide 24mm f/2.8 (in PK/A mount). Some small tendrils of fungus under the front-most element that I'm yet to clean. Comes with the Sigma 'Perfect Hood' and a leather case. - £40
Industar 50-2 (50mm f/3.5) in M42 mount. £15
Minolta MD 50mm f/2. - £20
Mamiya 55mm f/1.4 in M42 mount. Excellent condition, radioactive front element with some yellowing. £125
Helios 44-2 in M42 mount. Some cleaning marks to front element, some small scratches on barrel. Can't remember if the focus feels 100% at the short end. - £30
Jupiter-9 85mm f/2 in M42 mount. Some cleaning marks on the front element, if I recall correctly. Focus is a little stiff so might be worthwhile CLA'ing it. - £70
A lovely little diaplan 80mm f/3.5 projector lens adapted to Sony FE mount (covers full frame). £45
Pentax MX - CLA'd by Asahiphoto around a year ago. Lights flicker slightly when changing shutter speeds but otherwise functions flawlessly. CLA cost £110 so I'm looking to recover that cost only - £110
S1a with ASAHI light meter - bought from our own Danofmk. Described as working but appears to act as a 'bulb' shutter at speeds less than 1/30s. If you press the shutter quickly at e.g. 1s, however, it will shutter for the 1s. Not sure why but thought worthwhile mentioning for clarity. Looking to recover what I paid. - £30
Kiron 28mm f/2 in PK/A mount. - £50
Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 with close-up lens in PK/A mount. Recently had to buy a replacement close-up lens which is perfect, but will send the second if I find it in the house at any point. £370
Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (7 Element). Excellent with yellowing. - £70
I also have an A35-70, M20-40 and M75-150 that can go for free with any of the purchases. I received them for free so glad to pass that forwards.
Prices don't include postage at present, so add postage of choice (typically Royal Mail suits me). If I'm wildly off with prices please let me know. If you need any pictures, I'll be able to upload some tomorrow (apologies Mods for not including at this stage).
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Actual clear-out. at 11/03/2022 - 12:11
cardiffgareth wrote:
Jupiter-9 85mm f/2 in M42 mount - tempting me
The focusing is a little stiff on it but it's quite clean otherwise. Let me know if you want me to send pictures. Jupiter-9 85mm f/2 in M42 mount - tempting me
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Proposed significant clear-out. at 08/03/2022 - 15:55
womble wrote:
Touché!Benz3ne wrote:
I'm struggling to think of lenses that I HAVEN'T bought from the main man, LennyB.
The ones where I beat you to it? I'm struggling to think of lenses that I HAVEN'T bought from the main man, LennyB.
That Tak 35/2 still haunts me.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Proposed significant clear-out. at 08/03/2022 - 15:27
Urbanmeister wrote:
I'm struggling to think of lenses that I HAVEN'T bought from the main man, LennyB.Benz3ne wrote:
And from LennyB - who knew? (Says the guy who bought an outstanding lens from him.)womble wrote:
One can sell lenses? Wow, learn something new every day...
We're off to a good start One can sell lenses? Wow, learn something new every day...
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Proposed significant clear-out. at 08/03/2022 - 13:31
womble wrote:
One can sell lenses? Wow, learn something new every day...
We're off to a good start One can sell lenses? Wow, learn something new every day...
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Proposed significant clear-out. at 08/03/2022 - 11:31
Howdy all. Hope everyone is well and safe.
I'm in a pickle. Since receiving the 8E Tak from our own LennyBloke, I've seldom used any other lens on the A7iii. Furthermore, using a Fujifilm X-E2 with a TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 lens, placed neatly in my bike bag, has made me realise how many lenses I truly need and that I should learn to scale back to stop dust accumulation.
With this in mind, I'm in a position where I'm tempted to offload a significant number of my lenses, to put that money towards perhaps one or two lenses I have my eye on, and take it from there. The lust to try all the old lenses with their individual characters has, admittedly, waned a bit recently.
This is where you lovely lot come in! I have an idea of pricing for most lenses, but want to hear the collective's thoughts on pricing. I know I can check eBay for commensurate pricing, but this is more fun. List as below:
Pentax SMC-M 50mm f/1.4.
Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro.
Pentax SMC-M 135mm f/3.5.
Sigma Super-Wide 24mm f/2.8 (in PK/A mount).
Industar 50-2 (50mm f/3.5) in M42 mount.
Minolta MD 50mm f/2.
Mamiya 55mm f/1.4 in M42 mount.
Helios 44-2 in M42 mount.
Jupiter-9 85mm f/2 in M42 mount.
A lovely little diaplan 80mm f/3.5 projector lens adapted to Sony FE mount (covers full frame).
1x Pentax MX - CLA'd by Asahiphoto around a year ago. Lights flicker slightly when changing shutter speeds but otherwise functions flawlessly.
1x S1a with ASAHI light meter - bought from our own Danofmk. Described as working but appears to act as a 'bulb' shutter at speeds less than 1/30s. If you press the shutter quickly at e.g. 1s, however, it will shutter for the 1s. Not sure why but thought worthwhile mentioning for clarity.
And potentially the following:
Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 in M42 mount.
Flektogon 35mm f/2.4 in M42 mount.
Kiron 28mm f/2 in PK/A mount.
Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 with close-up lens in PK/A mount.
Let the games begin!
I'm in a pickle. Since receiving the 8E Tak from our own LennyBloke, I've seldom used any other lens on the A7iii. Furthermore, using a Fujifilm X-E2 with a TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 lens, placed neatly in my bike bag, has made me realise how many lenses I truly need and that I should learn to scale back to stop dust accumulation.
With this in mind, I'm in a position where I'm tempted to offload a significant number of my lenses, to put that money towards perhaps one or two lenses I have my eye on, and take it from there. The lust to try all the old lenses with their individual characters has, admittedly, waned a bit recently.
This is where you lovely lot come in! I have an idea of pricing for most lenses, but want to hear the collective's thoughts on pricing. I know I can check eBay for commensurate pricing, but this is more fun. List as below:
Pentax SMC-M 50mm f/1.4.
Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro.
Pentax SMC-M 135mm f/3.5.
Sigma Super-Wide 24mm f/2.8 (in PK/A mount).
Industar 50-2 (50mm f/3.5) in M42 mount.
Minolta MD 50mm f/2.
Mamiya 55mm f/1.4 in M42 mount.
Helios 44-2 in M42 mount.
Jupiter-9 85mm f/2 in M42 mount.
A lovely little diaplan 80mm f/3.5 projector lens adapted to Sony FE mount (covers full frame).
1x Pentax MX - CLA'd by Asahiphoto around a year ago. Lights flicker slightly when changing shutter speeds but otherwise functions flawlessly.
1x S1a with ASAHI light meter - bought from our own Danofmk. Described as working but appears to act as a 'bulb' shutter at speeds less than 1/30s. If you press the shutter quickly at e.g. 1s, however, it will shutter for the 1s. Not sure why but thought worthwhile mentioning for clarity.
And potentially the following:
Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 in M42 mount.
Flektogon 35mm f/2.4 in M42 mount.
Kiron 28mm f/2 in PK/A mount.
Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 with close-up lens in PK/A mount.
Let the games begin!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Proposed significant clear-out. at 08/03/2022 - 10:54
walkeja wrote:
Downloaded the latest firmware update and put in the camera and nothing happens.
what am I doing wrong?
Thanks
https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/firmware-updates/pentax-k-1-firmware-v153-...Downloaded the latest firmware update and put in the camera and nothing happens.
what am I doing wrong?
Thanks
Did you follow the steps exactly?
Comment by Benz3ne posted on My K1 !! will not update at 04/03/2022 - 11:48
womble wrote:
You’re 100% there. On my phone they all work fine. Benz3ne wrote:
Looks like you've had fun with it! Unfortunately, for me at least, all of your pictures on here seem to be broken as embeds, but the links work!
Just trying something below to see whether I could link a picture of yours, if that's okay.
Update: Nope, no joy.
There is an option for an embed/BBCode link though, so I'm surprised that's not working.
It is a problem with Chrome (and its derivatives) and its security settings. Use Firefox and everything will be fine. You can edit Chrome's security settings to allow pictures from Ipernity to work, but it takes some hacking around to find the appropriate place because Google keeps moving it.Looks like you've had fun with it! Unfortunately, for me at least, all of your pictures on here seem to be broken as embeds, but the links work!
Just trying something below to see whether I could link a picture of yours, if that's okay.
Update: Nope, no joy.
There is an option for an embed/BBCode link though, so I'm surprised that's not working.
Lovely shots for sure
womble wrote:
For February's "Single in..." challenge on the US Fora I decided to use my K120. I bought this a few years back as part of my K-primes collection, but looking back through my archive it appears that I had rarely used it. I was using it on my K-3iii, whereas previously I had used it on film.
I was not all that inspired in February. Not the lens' fault, just wet weather, busy at work and not many outings away from my usual haunts to try it out. Stopped down a little, and when I managed to nail the focus, the lens was very sharp as one would expect from the K-series. Wide open it is a little soft but in a pleasant way. I read somewhere that the lens was intended as a longer-than-usual portrait lens, so this would make sense, although more so on 35mm or "full frame" rather than APS-C. (How anyone knows this I have no idea.) It is certainly a lens which deserves to be used more often. I also spoilt a few days by knocking the dial when I turned the camera on and inadvertently setting the focal length to 1120mm...
In March I am using my K50/1.4 and April I'm going for my 28mm shift!
Here are a few of the images from the month, even if I wasn't very inspired. The whole album can be seen here.
Feb 1st: Heal's par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 4th: Jackie par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 7th: 4K par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 6th: Datchworth par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 9: ME Super par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 10: more street lights par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Selfie for February par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Looks like you've had fun with it! Unfortunately, for me at least, all of your pictures on here seem to be broken as embeds, but the links work!For February's "Single in..." challenge on the US Fora I decided to use my K120. I bought this a few years back as part of my K-primes collection, but looking back through my archive it appears that I had rarely used it. I was using it on my K-3iii, whereas previously I had used it on film.
I was not all that inspired in February. Not the lens' fault, just wet weather, busy at work and not many outings away from my usual haunts to try it out. Stopped down a little, and when I managed to nail the focus, the lens was very sharp as one would expect from the K-series. Wide open it is a little soft but in a pleasant way. I read somewhere that the lens was intended as a longer-than-usual portrait lens, so this would make sense, although more so on 35mm or "full frame" rather than APS-C. (How anyone knows this I have no idea.) It is certainly a lens which deserves to be used more often. I also spoilt a few days by knocking the dial when I turned the camera on and inadvertently setting the focal length to 1120mm...
In March I am using my K50/1.4 and April I'm going for my 28mm shift!
Here are a few of the images from the month, even if I wasn't very inspired. The whole album can be seen here.
Feb 1st: Heal's par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 4th: Jackie par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 7th: 4K par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 6th: Datchworth par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 9: ME Super par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Feb 10: more street lights par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Selfie for February par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity
Just trying something below to see whether I could link a picture of yours, if that's okay.
Update: Nope, no joy.
There is an option for an embed/BBCode link though, so I'm surprised that's not working.
