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Comment by smc posted on For Sale: PKA mount Tamron Adaptall 2 28-200mm LD IF at 31/05/2010 - 07:32
Comment by smc posted on 24mm PK-A Macro at 21/05/2010 - 18:26
Comment by smc posted on Wanted: Pentax 50 or 100mm Macro lens at 20/05/2010 - 22:38
Some more just in!
Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.5 + Hood - £160
Tokina 35-300/4.5-6.7 - £100
Tamron 90/2.8 Macro + Box + Hood - £260
Comment by smc posted on Nice used equipment anyone? Inc. K-7... at 13/05/2010 - 18:37
The viewfinder is also glorious on the MX.
Comment by smc posted on Anyone still uses film? at 06/05/2010 - 19:35
Comment by smc posted on Differences between Ist D and later 6MP cameras (for IR conversion)? at 05/05/2010 - 23:02
Comment by smc posted on FREE: 3m cable release at 04/05/2010 - 08:26
Comment by smc posted on FREE: 3m cable release at 03/05/2010 - 19:22
The main thing to be aware of is that the MX is slightly wider, so cases made for the other M series bodies won't fit. I'm therefore a bit puzzled by that listing saying "MX-MV-ME" as the same case will not fit all three bodies properly!
The two problems I'd have with an ERC now are that it doesn't have room for the winder and that some lenses won't fit. Having bought the winder I'm inclined to keep it attached now, also on the look out for a sensibly priced example of the M 28-50mm zoom but there don't seem to be many about at the moment.
Talking of the 40-80mm I think this is a lens which suffers from poor reviews on the other site. It's a very handy macro lens and I find it very sharp when stopped down, for normal outdoor photography around f8 it's a cracker. If you look at the reviews it seems to be criticised for being chunky or being a two-touch design which is daft - all modern Pentax zooms are like that!
Comment by smc posted on Running repairs (Asahi Pentax MX) at 29/04/2010 - 15:36
Are there any new cases that would fit the MX?
I tried the one from the ME super (for sale in the classifieds!) and it almost fitted, but not quite.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CASE-PENTAX-MX-MV-ME-NEW-/140401014738?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_...
Comment by smc posted on Running repairs (Asahi Pentax MX) at 29/04/2010 - 14:08
In excellent condition, no visible wear to the barrel or glass, no fungus or scratches and smooth zoom and focusing. Included are the original lens hood and front and rear caps.
Cost is £100 + postage.
I will post some photos later.