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Comment by Clarky posted on Nothing suitable from Pentax, so I've gone Nikon at 22/09/2009 - 09:04
Thanks mate, much appreciated. Enjoy your trip, and watch out for any stray lions
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax Bellows K at 20/09/2009 - 11:42
Wow, great setup Greg. I hope after all the work you put into it, it gives you the results you are after.
How much to make me up one of those cable releases.
How much to make me up one of those cable releases.
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax Bellows K at 20/09/2009 - 10:11
George Lazarette wrote:
It will memorise the settings for up to 20 Pentax AF lenses (and possibly also A lenses). Enough for most people, but not Clarky!
I think we almost all use it; it's well worthwhile because some lenses are way out.
With a little trial and error you'll soon get the hang of it.
G
Hey, I only needed to adjust one of my lenses, FA 50mm 1.4, so leave me alone It will memorise the settings for up to 20 Pentax AF lenses (and possibly also A lenses). Enough for most people, but not Clarky!
I think we almost all use it; it's well worthwhile because some lenses are way out.
With a little trial and error you'll soon get the hang of it.
G
Comment by Clarky posted on K20D AF Adjustment at 20/09/2009 - 08:31
Cheers John, the 15mm is in very good condition, just a couple of small scuff marks on the hood which you can see in the first pic. But it comes with its original box and hard case.
BTW I took the pics of the 15mm with the 30mm 2.8, I will keep that lens and sell the rest I think.
The Sigma Mirror lens I got with this kit is a 600mm and not a 500mm as I was told by the seller. Not sure of its capabilites though.
BTW I took the pics of the 15mm with the 30mm 2.8, I will keep that lens and sell the rest I think.
The Sigma Mirror lens I got with this kit is a 600mm and not a 500mm as I was told by the seller. Not sure of its capabilites though.
Comment by Clarky posted on Bagged a couple of bargains! at 19/09/2009 - 10:23
Sounds like a good excuse to over indulge in some rum swilling,
Is "Talk like a pirate day" a public holiday over there :
Is "Talk like a pirate day" a public holiday over there :
Comment by Clarky posted on Talk like a pirate. at 19/09/2009 - 09:43
mph555l wrote:
Hi Clarky,
That really muddies the waters. Its seems to be a "missing link" in the evolution of the 15mm design, which perhaps in itself might make it valuable to somebody. Who knows ? At the very least it might be and idea dropping an email to Bojidar Dimitrov and tell him of your find for his website. It's the best Pentax K mount reference on the web and I am sure he will be interested in your lens.
Regards,
/Ian
I have sent Boz an E-mail, I will see what he comes up with, thanks Ian. Hi Clarky,
That really muddies the waters. Its seems to be a "missing link" in the evolution of the 15mm design, which perhaps in itself might make it valuable to somebody. Who knows ? At the very least it might be and idea dropping an email to Bojidar Dimitrov and tell him of your find for his website. It's the best Pentax K mount reference on the web and I am sure he will be interested in your lens.
Regards,
/Ian
Here are a couple of shots of the 18mm 3.5
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/00K72408.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/00K72409.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/00K72407.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by Clarky posted on Bagged a couple of bargains! at 19/09/2009 - 09:39
Thanks for the info, but I am a little confused as to what version my one is. it appears to be a hybrid. It has the hood off the aspherical version (See pics) but the distance markings off the non aspherical version.
The serial no on mine 5075038 is just one number below the number quoted on Boz's site as being the aspherical version.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/15mm351.jpg[/IMG]
I suspect mine is the Non aspherical version with a latter hood on it.
The serial no on mine 5075038 is just one number below the number quoted on Boz's site as being the aspherical version.
Quote:
•1. SMC PENTAX 1:3.5/15 (aspherical): 50547xx, 5061923, 5061982, 5062008, 5067263, 5067266, 5067286, 5067319, 5067320, 5068137, 5068171, 5074800, 5075039, 5075041, 5075091, 5101069
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/15mm35.jpg[/IMG]•1. SMC PENTAX 1:3.5/15 (aspherical): 50547xx, 5061923, 5061982, 5062008, 5067263, 5067266, 5067286, 5067319, 5067320, 5068137, 5068171, 5074800, 5075039, 5075041, 5075091, 5101069
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/15mm351.jpg[/IMG]
I suspect mine is the Non aspherical version with a latter hood on it.
Comment by Clarky posted on Bagged a couple of bargains! at 19/09/2009 - 04:55
I agree with all Pete's comments, its an excellent flash.
I would have liked to be able to disconnect the flash head from the power supply, but the cable is fixed.
I would have liked to be able to disconnect the flash head from the power supply, but the cable is fixed.
Comment by Clarky posted on Ring Flash Advice at 18/09/2009 - 23:18
Steve Chasey wrote:
If you're minded to move on the 15mm & the 18mm, I'm sure a deal can be done. Postage to the UK would be a bit steep - but may be across town to PP would be an option and I could pick up when I pass through in March.
The 30mm has had a lot of good things said about it IIRC.
I'm still using K & M lens on older film bodies, so no issue about fiddling about to get them to work on digi bodies .
Steve
Sorry for the late reply Steve. The 15mm is currently on hold for a buddy who is lusting after it, but if that falls through I will let you know.If you're minded to move on the 15mm & the 18mm, I'm sure a deal can be done. Postage to the UK would be a bit steep - but may be across town to PP would be an option and I could pick up when I pass through in March.
The 30mm has had a lot of good things said about it IIRC.
I'm still using K & M lens on older film bodies, so no issue about fiddling about to get them to work on digi bodies .
Steve
PM me with an offer on the 18mm, I will do a bit of research on it in the mean time, and get a few pics of it also.
Comment by Clarky posted on Bagged a couple of bargains! at 18/09/2009 - 23:09
As John says, I don't envy you.
So I gather there are no descent equivilents to be had in the UK :
What makes the Nikon Coolscan so desirable :