Hello Bill. Welcome to the forum.

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Alright, I know this is a different lens entirely, but I thought I'd let you guys know about this one. It's an M-100mm f4 macro, which the guy is advertising as an M42 Takumar. The blurb says it's for parts or not working, but the truth is, there's a bit of fungus on the front element.
I don't have the budget for it at the moment (and I'm after the f2.8 A-series version anyway), so go for it!

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G'day. (I have to say that, as it's Australia Day today).
I recently bought an M-50 f2 on ebay, which is the cheapest of the 50's. Cost me about $30 (20 quid), and a cheap reversing ring from China, $8.
So far I'm impressed with the results. I still need to crop down, but even though I'm using a 6MP K100D Super, the results still aren't too bad. I'll be ordering the cheapy $10 extension tubes soon.
The crucial element is flash. I'm using an old AF200SA Pentax flash, with a high-tech tissue and rubber band diffuser. Single layer tissue setting.

Here's a link, if I can work out how to do it...


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Tell you what. I'll give you $50 for the 16-50, then see if I can straighten it with the smack of a hammer. (I'm a fitter after all)
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I have a laser level, with a tripod socket on the bottom. Does that count? Otherwise, spare rechargeable AA's, a rocket blower and something else, the name of which currently escapes me.
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So that's what the K-r can do, eh? That's it, then. I'm getting one.
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I use Powerex 2700mAh, as recommended by a pro photographer in an English photo mag. I've also got Sony CycleEnergy 2400mAh, and Eneloop 2000mAh. They all seem fine, with the Powerex's top of the list.
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Happy new year all. 2010 brought me many great manual focus lenses, hopefully 2011 will bring a star lens or two.
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"Who's a good puppy dog? Yes, you are. Yes, you are!"
Sorry, just got carried away with your first pic there. These results look fine to me. A 50mm f1.4 for 30 quid you say? Sounds like a deal to me. Can't beat those older lenses for build quality/contrast/sharpness/colour rendition(particularly the Pentax lenses), and most importantly, value for money.
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Hi there and welcome.
I'm a bit perplaxed as to why you've acquired a flagship model K5, and are now seeking 30 year old lenses at bargain basement prices. Seems to me, if you've got the budget for a K5, you should have a 50-135 hanging off the front of it. Regardless, Pentax is a brand where you CAN buy the latest model camera body, whack an M series 200 f4, 135 f3.5, or A-50 f1.7 on, and enjoy fantastic results not available with even the most modern plasticy overpriced variants. Any of those lenses mentioned will produce great results with a bit of care, and are plentiful and relatively cheap on ebay. Good luck with the LBA (Lens Buying Addiction), these manual lenses are the trigger for that incurable addiction.
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