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Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax-F 1.7X AF ADAPTER at 18/03/2009 - 04:24
I have just picked up an SMC 400mm 5.6 Takumar for £180, The seller descibes it as 9+ out of 10, I will make that judgement when it arrives.
The thing is I got it at the starting price and was expecting it to fetch around £300 so maybe the credit crunch has hit us first.
The thing is I got it at the starting price and was expecting it to fetch around £300 so maybe the credit crunch has hit us first.
Comment by Clarky posted on Some recent ebay sales at 15/03/2009 - 21:21
hefty1 wrote:
Nice collection Clarky! I've got a similar boxful for the same reasons as you but only three of mine are genuine Pentax. I've even got the very same solitary B+W filter that you have!
Really must get round to listing them all on eBay at some point along with all the odd hoods, caps, etc...
So what is that B+W filter used for : I found it inside my Takumar 500mm, is it some sort of UV filter. Nice collection Clarky! I've got a similar boxful for the same reasons as you but only three of mine are genuine Pentax. I've even got the very same solitary B+W filter that you have!
Really must get round to listing them all on eBay at some point along with all the odd hoods, caps, etc...
You wouldn't have any 49mm Takumar front or rear caps in that collection of yours by any chance :
Comment by Clarky posted on What filter at 13/03/2009 - 12:01
Wow great shots, Great colours.
I love the Mantis, they are so animated.
What is that he is eating, Looks like a bettle Kebab, yum
I love the Mantis, they are so animated.
What is that he is eating, Looks like a bettle Kebab, yum
Comment by Clarky posted on along came a at 13/03/2009 - 09:35
gartmore wrote:
Well I love the idea of an 'Aroma' filter, does it make digital photos smell like they've come from a darkroom?
I see you have the highly desirable, rare as hens teeth, Pentax Ghostless filter. I've only ever managed to pick one up on ebay, others going for much more than I was willing to pay. Its just a shame that they aren't SMC.
Not like a darkroom but it makes stinkweed smell like a rose. Well I love the idea of an 'Aroma' filter, does it make digital photos smell like they've come from a darkroom?
I see you have the highly desirable, rare as hens teeth, Pentax Ghostless filter. I've only ever managed to pick one up on ebay, others going for much more than I was willing to pay. Its just a shame that they aren't SMC.
So, much like thier lenses, thier filters are also SMC and Non SMC:
Comment by Clarky posted on What filter at 13/03/2009 - 07:58
This thread got me thinking and I decided to dig out all my filters just to see what I had squirrelled away. I rarely use any of them and to be honest, I don't know what half of them are for or if they are of high quality or not.
Most of them I have picked up with gear I have purchased from either E-bay or car boot sales.
If anyone sees anything that takes thier fancy, let me know and we may be able to come up with a viable trade or sale of some sort.
Various 67mm
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9164.jpg[/IMG]
62mm
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9189.jpg[/IMG]
My only 58mm a bit scratched around the rim, but the glass is good.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9181.jpg[/IMG]
55mm, How did that Canon get in there
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9172.jpg[/IMG]
52mm
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9182.jpg[/IMG]
52mm & 49mm close up filters
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9183.jpg[/IMG]
49mm genuine pentax filters
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9192.jpg[/IMG]
49mm third party brands
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9185-1.jpg[/IMG]
My only B + W filter, It came with my 500mm Takumar
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9188.jpg[/IMG]
Most of them I have picked up with gear I have purchased from either E-bay or car boot sales.
If anyone sees anything that takes thier fancy, let me know and we may be able to come up with a viable trade or sale of some sort.
Various 67mm
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9164.jpg[/IMG]
62mm
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9189.jpg[/IMG]
My only 58mm a bit scratched around the rim, but the glass is good.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9181.jpg[/IMG]
55mm, How did that Canon get in there
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9172.jpg[/IMG]
52mm
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9182.jpg[/IMG]
52mm & 49mm close up filters
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9183.jpg[/IMG]
49mm genuine pentax filters
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9192.jpg[/IMG]
49mm third party brands
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9185-1.jpg[/IMG]
My only B + W filter, It came with my 500mm Takumar
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/IMGP9188.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by Clarky posted on What filter at 13/03/2009 - 04:26
impotentspider wrote:
Another Clarky in the making methinks, well your from the right part of the world so I guess you have a head start
Right part of the world "NOT" He's a Queenslander They cheat at Rugby league, Can't play cricket and thier Banana bending skills leave a lot to be desired Another Clarky in the making methinks, well your from the right part of the world so I guess you have a head start
BTW Nice shots Don, i'm jealous
Comment by Clarky posted on macro tubes at 13/03/2009 - 00:01
johnriley wrote:
It sounds right, so I wouldn't worry.
The Quick Shift system is actually very useful when fine tuning macro shots. I used to use manual focus only for close up shots, but now use AF and adjust as required manually. It is more efficient for still life subjects.
Could'nt agree more John It sounds right, so I wouldn't worry.
The Quick Shift system is actually very useful when fine tuning macro shots. I used to use manual focus only for close up shots, but now use AF and adjust as required manually. It is more efficient for still life subjects.
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax 17-70 Quick-Shift Manual Focus? at 12/03/2009 - 12:49
Mr Bug wrote:
Carl, I did have a UV filter on that lens just for protection and it was an expensive one.
Like I said, it's cheaper to buy another filter than to buy a new lens if you do drop it.
Paul
ps glad you received it ok
Edit: spelling mistake
Interesting post. I generally don't use filters unless for a specific reason, and protection isn't one of them. I can't believe how a flimsy piece of glass on the front of your lens will give any protection what so ever if you drop it. All those tiny shards and splinters smashing against the element will do just as much damage, whether you have one on or not, IMO Carl, I did have a UV filter on that lens just for protection and it was an expensive one.
Like I said, it's cheaper to buy another filter than to buy a new lens if you do drop it.
Paul
ps glad you received it ok
Edit: spelling mistake
Although I don't have first hand experience either.
Comment by Clarky posted on What filter at 12/03/2009 - 12:19
I have an original Pentax adapter and a cheaper Bower version. Very difficult to tell the difference between the 2 other than the name embossed on them.
The Bower version is half the price of the pentax.
The Bower version is half the price of the pentax.
Comment by Clarky posted on Which m42 screw thread lens?? at 11/03/2009 - 13:16
So this adapter will AF with all my auto focus lenses :