In answer to a couple of questions I've had about the 35/2, I understand from this review that it is very similar lens to the FA35 although I remember seeing some speculation that it has a Schneider-Kreuznach designed coating instead of Pentax.

PM returned mbertagnini

I'm not really in any rush to sell the AF adapter (or anything else for that matter), I may yet decide to keep it if I don't get any acceptable offers!

I'll have to try it out with a 50mm 1.7, I haven't tried that combination yet as I have an 85mm 1.8 that makes a nice portrait lens and the lack of AF doesn't bother me as much as it used to.

Annette, PM returned.

I've decided to clear out some stuff I don't get enough use out of to justify keeping.

The SMC Pentax-F 1.7x AF adapter is in good used condition and complete with front and rear caps, pouch and box. I will consider offers over £230 + £8 p&p (royal mail special delivery within UK).









The Samsung D-Xenogon 35mm f/2 lens is in good used condition and complete with original lens hood, non-original front and rear caps. I will consider offers over £140 + £7 p&p (royal mail special delivery within UK).







The Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (m42 screwmount) is in good used condition appropriate to the age of the lens (there are some dust specks inside the lens but I can't see any fungus). It is complete with front and rear caps. I am asking £45 + £5 p&p (royal mail special delivery within UK).





The Ozeck 135mm f/2.8 (Pentax K mount) is in moderate condition, there is a bit of a rattle at the rear of the lens, I assume this is the ball bearings that allow the aperture ring to rotate. There are some specks of dust but given this is a 135mm I think they are unlikely to show on pictures, I've not noticed any. I am asking only £15 + £4 p&p (royal mail recorded delivery within UK) for this lens.







The Chinon 200mm f/3.3 (Pentax K Mount) is in moderate condition, there are some specks of dust but given this is a 200mm I think they are unlikely to show on pictures, I've not noticed any. I am asking £30 + £5 p&p (royal mail recorded delivery within UK).




Please see my ebay feedback (username: d00d0c). Payment by paypal, cheque or cash.

I'm happy to meet in Northwich or South Manchester and avoid postage.

Thanks for looking,

Richard

I recently went up to the Lakes, some spectacular scenery up there for those that don't know it. Here's some shots I took whilst up there:

Honister Pass:



Haweswater:



Haweswater Also:



The rest are all Aira Force and the surrounding woodland on the edge of Ullswater:













The first three ans last one were taken with a K20D + 16-45mm lens, others with the Samsung 10-17 fisheye.

C&C would be most appreciated.

I'll have a go balancing out the shadow/highlight and adding some sky to no 3. I don't have Photoshop, I'll try the shadow/highlight tool in rawtherapee and maybe look for something similar in GIMP.

Thanks,

Richard

Excuse my stupidity but how on earth did you take an image in infrared?

I'm liking this alot, that face tells a story.

Here are a couple of pictures of Southwell Minster (near Newark). I reckon it is a bit of a hidden gem for people that don't know the area. C&C would be appreciated, something about the last one doesn't quite look right but I can't put my finger on it.










All taken on K20D with 16-45mm lens

Thanks for the comments.

I've got a couple of new ones to share, these are of Dougal, Tilly's partner in crime.

Having bought and sold a few lenses before working out what I actually wanted I suggest if you are considering prime lenses such as the Pentax FA 50mm/1.4 it is worth setting your zooms on that length and others and try using it a bit until you work out which lengths you are likely to use.

Manual focus lenses in particular (I'd recommend the Pentax-A range) are readily and relatively cheaply available from second hand camera shops, the classifieds on this forum and a certain online auction site. The Pentax-M series are a bit more of a pain to use but are fine in manual mode and can be quite a bit cheaper.

I would like to put in a tip for this lens, might work quite well for smaller group shots as it gives a noticeably wider view than a 50mm. I've just got one myself and an well impressed, the review here agrees.