Benz3ne

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Pulled the trigger on a nicely-priced SMC-M 50mm f/1.4. Apparently there's some dust inside which doesn't affect images but no fungus. £34.98 posted, should receive tomorrow.

Issue is, there's so much tempting me these days.
(a) I want a tripod.
(b) I want an ultra-wide.
(c) I want an O-GPS1 astrotracer unit.

Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 10/09/2019 - 14:26

Benz3ne
HarisF1 wrote:
Hi Guys,

Looking for a GPS unit to try some astro with. Let me know if you have one sitting around.

Best Regards
Haris
Good idea, I’ve been inclined to try my hand at Astro with one of these. May have to put up a WTB of my own soon...

Comment by Benz3ne posted on WTB: Pentax Astrotracer GPS at 08/09/2019 - 21:33

Benz3ne
The K3 iii? In due course we'll have the K 'tu-tu'.

(I'll get my coat)

Comment by Benz3ne posted on K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii at 05/09/2019 - 16:21

Benz3ne
A broad subject for this month, for which I should make my first monthly competition entry! Good luck to all participants

Comment by Benz3ne posted on September Monthly Competition - High Contrast at 03/09/2019 - 10:24

Benz3ne
A cracker, boio. Da iawn!

Comment by Benz3ne posted on Beach sunset at 31/08/2019 - 17:54

Benz3ne
Looks as though some part-exchanging has worked out nicely for me, and on it's way is a Pentax 100mm Macro WR. Looking forward to seeing what this lens has to offer! It was a good price, very lightly used and in perfect condition, so the part-ex for items I wouldn't otherwise use has made it a great value offering (as long as I get on with the lens)!

Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 30/08/2019 - 17:30

Benz3ne
Exceptional set of snaps there!

Comment by Benz3ne posted on Skomer Puffins at 29/08/2019 - 09:01

Benz3ne
Being a Welsh resident, I should really buck up and visit Skomer.

Very nice. I particularly like #2, 3 and 5.

Comment by Benz3ne posted on Skomer Landscapes at 29/08/2019 - 08:57

Benz3ne
Thanks for the interest all, items are now sold (and part-funding a 100mm Macro WR)!

Comment by Benz3ne posted on FS: K-50 (please read), DA50/1.8, 50-200mm WR, other lenses, T/C, accessories! at 29/08/2019 - 08:55

Benz3ne
Benz3ne wrote:
Benz3ne wrote:
I've procured a few lenses recently (awaiting receipt as they're in the post...) and a Pentax K-to-M42 adapter (genuine);
Helios 44-2 in 'excellent' condition according to the seller.
Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 in 'excellent' condition according to the seller.
Fujinon 55mm f/2.2, without any cracks/splits in the plastic housings, according to the seller.

Looking forward to receiving and trying out some of these vintage lenses!
And received this morning! All in very reasonable condition, pleasantly surprised with the Fujinon which features absolutely no cracking to the bakelite/plastic housing.
Will have a clean-up with some diluted isopropyl alcohol and cotton buds a little later. The Helios has some 'gunk'/oil on the blades, which is rather unsurprising as they appear to come with a fair amount from new, so I'm not concerned about that. The Auto-Takumar is a beautiful, compact little lens.

Very happy with the purchases (I'll be trying them out a little later).
Turns out the Fujinon has a slightly slow aperture return on first press of the knob after changing aperture, and a fair amount of fungus on the rearmost element... I'm happy removing the rear element but the aperture isn't something I know how to tackle...

Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 21/08/2019 - 12:59

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