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For general use my favourite is the SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm - gritty, sharp, weather resistant....super.

For tonal quality, but not as versatile as the zoom, then the SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited. It has the "look" that i like.

Comment by johnriley posted on What's your favourite lens and why? at 10/01/2016 - 21:35

Vic, why not try and arrange to revisit and tread the plates once more? It might even make a publicity shot for your local paper, and at the very least you could post a picture here!

Comment by johnriley posted on Another pointless thread at 09/01/2016 - 12:54

An extension to your household policy might work out very well, I'd check that first.

Comment by johnriley posted on Camera and Lens insurance at 08/01/2016 - 16:42

A month is not so long really. Just leave them be and perhaps check if they need recharging after three weeks or so.

Comment by johnriley posted on Discharging and storing batteries. at 07/01/2016 - 12:47

Another clue is that later models have a dot on the aperture ring to denote f/2 as opposed to the figure 2. However, early Model II lenses don't have the dot but look identical to the Model I.

Comment by johnriley posted on Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 8 element version with original hood and a 500 Spotmatic at 03/01/2016 - 22:36

It was a different link Rob, nothing to worry about.

Comment by johnriley posted on First images from FF (K-1?) at 03/01/2016 - 18:42

Small changes in the colour of the coating from purple blue to pink blue indicate the Model II 7 element version.

The 8 element version has a protuding rear element.

The only other difference I can see is that Model I weighs 245g and Model II weighs 230g. Presumably the extra element accounts for most of the extra weight.

Comment by johnriley posted on Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 8 element version with original hood and a 500 Spotmatic at 03/01/2016 - 17:10

How many current camera shutters will still be working in 80 or 90 years time? I would guess precious few, even if batteries are available to operate them.

This little gem deserves a bit of exercise now and again, and perhaps at least one film through it to see what you can do. Unfortunately you won't end up with a Pentax image, but there are several Facebook groups where such pictures will be of enormous interest.

Comment by johnriley posted on Ensign Pocket 20 folding camera at 03/01/2016 - 11:19

Link removed to spurious looking site.

When quoting, it's helpful if spam or suspect sites are not quoted in full as it doubles the work at removing things.

Many thanks.

Comment by johnriley posted on First images from FF (K-1?) at 03/01/2016 - 11:15

No, I meant what I wrote. The Spotmatic was the first camera to be designed with the new mirror that will clear the rear element. Earlier models will foul the rear element. he exceptions are some late models before the Spotmatic with I think an orange R on the rewind crank.

Comment by johnriley posted on Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 8 element version with original hood and a 500 Spotmatic at 03/01/2016 - 00:05

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