Luftwalk

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I'm selling the above lenses. I'm located in Slovenia but will gladly ship within the EU. Shipping costs to UK would be about 10 pounds, give or take depending on the weight of the lens.
Now for the lenses.

Kiron 105mm f2.8 Macro is converted from a Minolta MD mount to M42 screw mount. It has lost infinity focus because of it and focuses to about 6m tops. Other than that the lens is in good condition with minimal wear seen on the body. Glass is scratch and fungus free. Focus turns smoothly and aperture clicks into place firmly.
This is one of the legendary Macro lenses capable of 1:1 magnification without the use of an adapter. Reviews can be seen here Pentax forums.
I paid 170€ for it and would like to get the same amount back (about 150 pounds). Pictures below.

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Super Takumar 105mm f2.8
Has some beauty flaws. Filter thread is damaged (dented, can be seen on the picture), but a replacement thread is installed so filters can be used. The body also shows signs of wear. Other than that the glass is clean and focus and aperture all work as they should. Reviews for the lens: Pentax forums.
Price is set to 60€ (53 pounds or so). Offers accepted. Pictures below.

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RMC Tokina 35-105mm f3.5-f4.3
This is a PK mount very nice mid range zoom in good condition. Glass and body are scratch free. Focus, aperture works as it should. It's a push-pull zoom type lens. Price set to 30€ (26 pounds). Pictures below.

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Comment by Luftwalk posted on Kiron 105mm f2.8, Super Takumar 105mm f2.8, Tokina 35-105mm at 14/04/2011 - 17:35

Luftwalk
That's exactly what I'd need. A K-r with the 150-500mm attached. Any chance I could fit a 70-200 f2.8 Tamron in there as well?

Comment by Luftwalk posted on Camera bag at 14/04/2011 - 14:26

Luftwalk
There's always an off chance of getting a dud, even when buying a new lens. Just make sure that when you do buy one there's an option of a refund or return in case it is bad.

I bought quite a few used lenses, but so far I've lucked out (knock on wood).
My next used purchase will most likely be a Sigma 17-70 (if I can find the older version somewhere) and I'm hoping I'll luck out once more

Comment by Luftwalk posted on Do I need a Big Un or a Wee un? Birdie Lens Conundrum at 14/04/2011 - 14:22

Luftwalk
Hehe I barely scraped up the money to buy mine. It's the 150-500mm.

So far I'm not disappointed to have bought it.

Comment by Luftwalk posted on Do I need a Big Un or a Wee un? Birdie Lens Conundrum at 12/04/2011 - 14:02

Luftwalk
I can chip in another vote for the little Bigma. I acquired it just recently and it's quite a capable lens. I took it to a football match on Sunday and it performed well. Focus was fast and I found myself missing a shot only if I predicted it badly.

I handheld the lens and found no trouble with image blur.
This is one of the shots from that game:
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Uncropped, from about 35-40 meters away. Sun was being a bit annoying as you can see from the shadows.

Comment by Luftwalk posted on Do I need a Big Un or a Wee un? Birdie Lens Conundrum at 12/04/2011 - 13:48

Luftwalk
The Flipside looks like a good option. I'll check to see what hte going price for them is over here.

Thanks

Comment by Luftwalk posted on Camera bag at 11/04/2011 - 14:51

Luftwalk
Hi,

I recently acquired a 150-500mm Lil' Bigma. The problem I'm having at the moment is that it's too big to fit into my usual camera backpack (Tamrac Adventure 7). I knew this beforehand, but I'm trying to decide what would be the best bag to suit longer and heavier lenses such as the bigma.

Any suggestions?
It doesn't need to be a backpack.

Thanks

Comment by Luftwalk posted on Camera bag at 11/04/2011 - 12:24

Luftwalk
I tested the lens a bit more today and all seems to be fine really. This was a shot I managed to take hand held, using on board flash with -2.0EV compensation. Aperture was at f16. It's a 1:1 macro a bit cropped.

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Comment by Luftwalk posted on FS or trade : Pentax FA 28mm f2.8, Kiron 105mm macro f2.8 (M42 converted at 23/03/2011 - 17:33

Luftwalk
Well I was the unfortunate one that received the damaged package but it looks like the lens is still fully functional. I just have to say that Eric was extremely helpful throughout the process of trying to estimate if any damage was done to the lens.

I would not hesitate to buy from him again.

Comment by Luftwalk posted on FS or trade : Pentax FA 28mm f2.8, Kiron 105mm macro f2.8 (M42 converted at 23/03/2011 - 06:57

Luftwalk
Hehe, did both items really go to Slovenia? That's quite a slim chance

Comment by Luftwalk posted on FS or trade : Pentax FA 28mm f2.8, Kiron 105mm macro f2.8 (M42 converted at 16/03/2011 - 07:30

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