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I have one on order, hopefully it will arrive next week.
Comment by Clarky posted on 15mm F4 Limited owners? at 18/09/2009 - 22:49
To be honest Steve, I wasn't planning on keeping any of them. But at the price he was asking I couldn't resist.
I hate fiddling with K & M series lenses, I did put the 18mm onto my K20 this afternoon and fired off a couple of shots, I wanted to see how those nifty built in filters worked.
The only one that really appeals to me is the 30mm 2.8, and I plan to give that a shot tomorrow. Has anyone any experience with this lens, it appears to be quite a rarity and from the vague offerings I have found on the web, its well regarded.
The 15mm 3,5 came in its original box and leather case. Its quite a bit larger and heavier than I expected, built like a tank, as is the 18mm.
I hate fiddling with K & M series lenses, I did put the 18mm onto my K20 this afternoon and fired off a couple of shots, I wanted to see how those nifty built in filters worked.
The only one that really appeals to me is the 30mm 2.8, and I plan to give that a shot tomorrow. Has anyone any experience with this lens, it appears to be quite a rarity and from the vague offerings I have found on the web, its well regarded.
The 15mm 3,5 came in its original box and leather case. Its quite a bit larger and heavier than I expected, built like a tank, as is the 18mm.
Comment by Clarky posted on Bagged a couple of bargains! at 18/09/2009 - 13:48
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I'd be hoping he's not a member of this website
I very much doubt it RR, He's an elderly gent who retired some years ago and no longer partakes in Photography. I'd be hoping he's not a member of this website
johnriley wrote:
That is a bargain. Well done and good luck with turning any unwanted items into a profit.
Both you guys put my baragain today into the shade, but I was pleased to get a mint SMC Pentax-F 50mm f1.7 for just £99.00. I've been waiting a while for one of these as I prefer the f1.7 to the f1.4.
Why do you prefer the 1.7 over the 1.4 John :That is a bargain. Well done and good luck with turning any unwanted items into a profit.
Both you guys put my baragain today into the shade, but I was pleased to get a mint SMC Pentax-F 50mm f1.7 for just £99.00. I've been waiting a while for one of these as I prefer the f1.7 to the f1.4.
Comment by Clarky posted on Bagged a couple of bargains! at 17/09/2009 - 14:19
I don't wish to steal your thunder Tim, But I believe I bagged the bargain of the year earlier today.
Found this lot on a local classifieds website.
Pentax ME super, + winder
Pentax K 15mm 3.5
Pentax K 18mm 3.5
Pentax K 30mm 2.8
Pentax M 50mm 1.7
Pentax Extension tubes
Sigma 500mm mirror lens
Vivitar 75-205mm Not sure of the aperture?
Flash and a few accessories
Got the lot for 190quid, I think I can get my money back on the 15mm alone.
I won't have it in my hands until tomorrow and the seller tells me its all in excellent condition. I just hope he is right.
Here's a pic of the kit.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/MESuper3.jpg[/IMG]
Found this lot on a local classifieds website.
Pentax ME super, + winder
Pentax K 15mm 3.5
Pentax K 18mm 3.5
Pentax K 30mm 2.8
Pentax M 50mm 1.7
Pentax Extension tubes
Sigma 500mm mirror lens
Vivitar 75-205mm Not sure of the aperture?
Flash and a few accessories
Got the lot for 190quid, I think I can get my money back on the 15mm alone.
I won't have it in my hands until tomorrow and the seller tells me its all in excellent condition. I just hope he is right.
Here's a pic of the kit.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/MESuper3.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by Clarky posted on Bagged a couple of bargains! at 17/09/2009 - 14:07
I have the Pentax A 100mm 2.8 and use it mainly for super close macro, I reverse stack my FA 43mm onto it, and find the two compliment each other wonderfully, no vignetting, small and light weight combination, and you get about 3" of working distance from your subject.
I also mount the Pentax AF160C ringflash in between the two lenses, which helps with working distance and gives you a brighter viewfinder. I can show some pics of it if anyone is interested.
I also mount the Pentax AF160C ringflash in between the two lenses, which helps with working distance and gives you a brighter viewfinder. I can show some pics of it if anyone is interested.
Comment by Clarky posted on Old SMC M lenses at 16/09/2009 - 23:13
thoramay wrote:
Thanks, guys. Clarky. I know your enjoyment... I am putting in a whole new kitchen at this time. I realise that the A version is built like a tank but the F version is tiny in comparison, so easier to carry. With the A version, plus the F version plus the Sigma 35-105 coming somewhere between the two I am not sure which to keep and which to sell. Where is the world wide button on the Ebay site? Have entered ebay.com and tried to find the F lens there but still no joy. apologies for being such a pain.
It runs down the left hand side of your browser under preferences. You won't find the worldwide button on your summary page though, you have to run a search first, then look under preferences. I hope I explained that right Thanks, guys. Clarky. I know your enjoyment... I am putting in a whole new kitchen at this time. I realise that the A version is built like a tank but the F version is tiny in comparison, so easier to carry. With the A version, plus the F version plus the Sigma 35-105 coming somewhere between the two I am not sure which to keep and which to sell. Where is the world wide button on the Ebay site? Have entered ebay.com and tried to find the F lens there but still no joy. apologies for being such a pain.
I have a Pentax F 35-105mm boxed and never used, so I can't help you with the IQ but it is quite small, I would keep it instead of the A version just for that reason alone.
Heres mine, such a pretty lens
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP1671.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by Clarky posted on slightly puzzled at 16/09/2009 - 10:49
Oggy wrote:
If installing new lights in the Kitchen and removing a fireplace from the living room is considered fun, then yes I am having a wow of a timeGeorge Lazarette wrote:
Where's that Australian when you need him?
G
Probably out having fun somewhere. The ones I have met have a commendable knack of doing so. Where's that Australian when you need him?
G
Comment by Clarky posted on slightly puzzled at 15/09/2009 - 22:45
Malo1961 wrote:
The F SMC came in one version. with a 4,0-5,6 variable aperture.
Maybe there is a cheaper Takumar Non SMC version around. Don't know that for sure.
Neither of them come close to the build and optical quality of the SMC A.
Martin.
The only non SMC F versions I am aware of are the 70-200 and the 28-80.The F SMC came in one version. with a 4,0-5,6 variable aperture.
Maybe there is a cheaper Takumar Non SMC version around. Don't know that for sure.
Neither of them come close to the build and optical quality of the SMC A.
Martin.
Comment by Clarky posted on slightly puzzled at 15/09/2009 - 22:43
George Lazarette wrote:
Ah ha! I clicked on "Worldwide" and up they came.
Thanks, Clarky.
G
err sorry George I should have mentioned that bit Ah ha! I clicked on "Worldwide" and up they came.
Thanks, Clarky.
G
Your right John a couple of them do look similar.
Comment by Clarky posted on slightly puzzled at 15/09/2009 - 22:40
I am still a little confused as too what is a safe voltage I hear everything from 30 to 300volts is ok, but then others say no more than 30volts. :
I just stick to using Pentax/Metz brand flashes and forget the rest.
I just stick to using Pentax/Metz brand flashes and forget the rest.
Comment by Clarky posted on Use K10d with Sunpak auto 220 ? at 15/09/2009 - 22:28
