FA50/2.8 Macro arrived safe and sound. Pleasure as always dealing with John.

K2 arrived safe and sound on Monday. Thanks very much.

PM sent ref K-2 & SMC55 /1.8

This has two issues both which are cosmetic rather than electrical / mechanical. First off it will come with 2 hoods as this original I bought it with was rather loose so I purchased another and while it improved it did not fix completely. I have since rectified by placing a bit of tape on the contact areas where the hood fits and it works nicely. The second cosmetic issue is a deep scratch on the distance scale.

The lens itself is working beautifully and bears no other marks on the elements or body. Glass is pristine and I can see minimal dust. I have not had any SDM issues either. I put it on, and it is good to go. I have made it a task of mine to take it out for a spin or fresh air at least once a week as I believe that these like to be kept active.

I will put up images of the lens itself and images taken with the lens later this afternoon.

Reason for selling is that I am looking to get a K-1 and will not be keeping my APS-C lens,

Payment via PayPal net to me (Buyer pays fees)
Shipping from Ireland (< €20)

DA*16-50 in mint condition. Boxed with all all standard accessories, hood, caps and bag. Glass is perfect and minimal dust showing. I have not had any SDM issues.

Reason for selling is that I am looking to get a K-1 and will not be keeping my APS-C lens.

Price is firm and payment would be Paypal net to me (i.e. buyer pays fees)
Shipping will be from Ireland - (max €20)

I will post images of and from this lens later this afternoon.

Bump!

I often liken proponents of SOOC as those having a peculiar masochistic streak in them, like the people who play full realistic on computer games i.e. there are those I know about who will take on a mission in a popular u-boot simulation and do not use the facility to speed up time meaning that a mission will take weeks or months to finish.

I understand that they will say that in film photography you could not adjust the image and that SOOC replicates that to a degree but how many here would take over 10 minutes processing an image in Lightroom, Photoshop, DXO etc? and if the camera has the feature of outputting RAW files along with the inherent flexibility that offers, why not take advantage of it.

Or the captured moment never to be repeated ruined because of a setting error but recoverable with RAW processing.

PM sent with query.

Bump to the front page

One question regarding usage, I believe that there is a setting that shakes up the inks every 60 hours or so if not used. Would i be able to get away with an A4 or smaller print every couple of days?