I like 1,2 and 4. Three doesn't float my boat but do I like the circular pano in No 4 and the lovely night lighting in 2.

K.

The K30 is a combination of a rarish lens which is of an odd and unusual focal length and excellent optical quality. The three factors combine to make it expensive. I keep hoping to find one on the front of a cheapo film body in the same way I found my K50/1.2.

K.

You have/have had some classic K series primes there. I think "only have" a K85 and K20 is being modest. You'll get a 24mm version for less than either of those lenses. The K30 goes for silly money, sadly. I have the K35/3.5 and K55/1.8 amongst one or two other K series lenses...

K.

I use older manual glass on my K20D about 95% of the time and see no problems with it. I've read the comments on lenses needing to be "optimised for digital" but have not had any problems myself. The main issue is that pre-F series lenses do not report the focal length to the body which means you have to set the SR yourself. No problem with primes, but a bit of a pain with zooms.

K.

Digital this time, my K20D.

K.

I wish I had the darkroom to go with the cameras but I don't and so "The Darkroom UK" get a slice of my pay packet on a regular basis...

Not sure why, but I just don't get the same pleasure out of using my K20D as I do out of using my film gear. Over the last couple of years I've been using more film with a variety of different cameras.

K.

The price for genuine ones went from expensive to ridiculous a couple of years back. There are a few threads about it if you have a search for them. Second hand, the prices Algi quotes seem about right. I'm always a bit paranoid about loosing mine as replacing it would be a bit pricey these days (and cost more than some of the lenses I use it for!).

K.

This simply isn't true. A commercial sale (e.g., from a shop) requires the item to be "fit for purpose." A private sale requires the item to be "as described". If it isn't "as described" the seller is legally obliged to take the item back and issue a refund. If they refuse then I'm afraid the small claims court is the way to go.

I know this as I was sold a camera "in excellent condition" a while back which was so filthy and battered it could not be considered as being in excellent condition by any sane person. Initially, the vendor refused to take it back as he said he didn't realise I was "a collector" and had sold the camera for use (this despite the fact the lens fell off every time you tried to focus it). I happen to have a good friend who is a Trading Standards Officer who gave me the advice. I contacted the vendor and told him I had taken advice and had downloaded the small claims court paperwork which I would submit if he didn't offer a refund. Needless to say I got my money back and returned the piece of junk to him.

I suggest that you contact the vendor and state quite clearly that you are not happy that the item is "as described" and would like to return it and obtain a refund.

Best wishes, Kris.

Glad to see the old chestnuts getting an airing again even if they are shriveled up, mouldy and inedible.

K.

This was taken with the K24/2.8.




It is a very capable lens.

K.