Thanks for all the advice I also have another option of
15mm limited
20-40mm limited
70mm limited
And or 50-135mm

What do you think?

I couple of years ago I inherited some vintage camera gear. I am now looking into selling it on and invest in my current Pentax setup.

Can anybody help me with any information of the equipment I have and the best places to look when selling vintage camera gear in the UK and what prices I might be expecing. It all seems to be in good condition. I know there is ebay but I’m not sure if I wouldn’t be better going to a good dealer.

All comments and advice appreciated as I am trying to find out a bit more about what I have got.

I have used some of the Takumar lenses on my Pentax K-5 and they seem to give good results but I would prefer so to autofocus.

Ashai Pentax SV
Ashai Pentax Spotmatic II
Nikkormat ftn with 50mm Nikkor-S Auto 1:1.4Leica Modell IIIb Summitar 5cm 1:2 and Elmar 9cm 1:4 I’m pretty sure I have the original box and receipt for this also.
Praktica MTL3
Ilford Advocate with f/4.5 35mm
Zeiss Ikon with Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 8cm lens
Voigtlander Compur Camera

Pentax M42 Screwmount lenses
Asahi PentaxSuper Takumar 1:3.5 35mm
Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar 1:1.4 50mm
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 1:1.8 55mm
Asahi Takumar 1:2.8/105mm
Asahi SMC Takumar 1:3.5/135mm
Asahi Teletakumar 1:5.6 200mm
Carl Zeiss 1:2.8 28mm
Pentacon Auto 1.8 50mm
Palinar Wide Angle 1:2.8 25mm
Photax 1:8 500mm
Hanimex 1:5.5 f=300mm

I am at the start of building my lens collection but I am undecided which way to go.

I currently have a k5 with the kit 18-55mm WR and a selection of takumar lenses.

My previous setup I had a canon 5d classic with 17-40mm f/4 L, 50mm f/1.8, 70-200mm f/4 L that worked quite well.

I have been getting on OK with my collection of various takumar lenses but I really want autofocus.

My current path of thinking is either;

Pentax 16-50mm f/2.8 and 50-135mm f/2.8
Or
15mm, 21mm, 35mm, 70mm Pentax limited lenses.

All advice and suggestions greatly appreciated.

Had a Redsnapper for a few years now and can't recommend it highly enough.

I would take the other one off your hands for that price too?

Dave

Another vote for the Redsnapper had one for a few years now.

Thanks guys I got the Metz 50 AF-1 I may get the yongnuo as a secondary at a later date.

Been sorting the lenses into my kit bag tonight and I can confirm the 28mm f/2.8 is a Carl Zeiss Jena and it says made in Japan. I have taken a couple of test shots with the 55mm f/1.8 and it seems good so far but not too much time to play yet.

I thought I had decided on a Metz 50 AF-1 but then I came across the Yongnuo YN-560.

I will be mainly using for bounced flash / portraits on and off camera with a K-5.

Will the Yongnuo do what I want or would I be better with the Metz?

Are there any Yongnuo users on here? I guess it's mainly manual settings with this one.

All opinions/suggestions welcome

Thanks

Hi everyone

I have just got my K-5 and become a member of Pentax User Plus. I am not new to photography as I had a Canon 5D prior to this.

Is there any good advice / links for getting going with the K-5? I have previously used the Blue Crane DVD's but notice there are non available for Pentax. Are there any other video tutorials as youtube also seemed a bit sparce.

I am also looking to get a Metz 44 AF-1 flash unit when funds allow. Does this flash perform well I know it doesn't have HSS but will I be able to use it with my M42 lens collection I have recently inherited.

Many Thanks