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If you have access to a body older than the K-3 you could attempt converting to screw drive. I love my 50-135 so personally would spend the €200 or so to repair.

Comment by robbiec posted on To repair or not to repair? at 20/05/2018 - 22:18

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Wonderful deep greens. So rich.

Comment by robbiec posted on Red Damselfly at 14/05/2018 - 22:52

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Still moody but the bokeh is very pleasing with a nice gentle transition.

In the Groove
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I did or K-1 & I did well with 1/20s.

Comment by robbiec posted on Taking a new to me lens out for a spin (A100/2.8 Macro) at 08/05/2018 - 12:51

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LennyBloke wrote:
...great shots, and even better at the larger sizes on Flickr

Glad to see you're getting on well with the lens, I found it one of the most pleasurable lenses to use and the results are superb. IMO it is one lens that is "Green Star" quality in terms of IQ and build, but they forget to stamp the * on the barrel
Even higher res on Smugmug I use Flickr for the monthly use only one lens challenge on PF.
Its the focus action, fabulous to use in a macro type environment, a mm here or there and what you envisage pops to life.
You never mentioned it is a bit of a Diva with the OOF rendering - it will take me a year to figure out properly it's like a super high res A50/1.2 on one hand, shift the light a bit and it behaves like a drunken Helios.

Comment by robbiec posted on Taking a new to me lens out for a spin (A100/2.8 Macro) at 07/05/2018 - 21:16

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Mounted on a K-1, usual overcast Irish weather...

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and something a bit random / abstract

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Comment by robbiec posted on Taking a new to me lens out for a spin (A100/2.8 Macro) at 07/05/2018 - 00:00

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Which is more likely to wear out first? Shutter or sensor - K1 series are rated at 200K shutter actuation I believe; but does one anyone know what the Sony sensor can do other than 2 years guarantee? I'd say Pentax believe the shutter mechanism is sturdier than the sensor and covering their liabilities.

Comment by robbiec posted on PSR Shutter at 28/04/2018 - 14:24

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A lot of the ebay ones have been butchered by Canon fiends, they chop down the aperture lever

Comment by robbiec posted on Should I buy a Pentax-A SMC 50mm F1.2 Lens? at 25/04/2018 - 21:59

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Arrived safe and sound to Cork. Beautifully packaged and protected. The lens itself is absolutely pristine and the focus action can only be described as silky. Very happy camper.

Comment by robbiec posted on FS: SMC Pentax A 100mm f2.8 Macro at 24/04/2018 - 11:59

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Enjoy it. Be interested to hear your observations after you've taken it out for a couple of runs.

Comment by robbiec posted on Got one at last ! at 13/04/2018 - 22:15

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Bump for expression of interest / offer. Think this will play nicely with a K-1 🤔😉

Comment by robbiec posted on FS: SMC Pentax A 100mm f2.8 Macro at 08/04/2018 - 19:43

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