My latest eBay fix --

jadedrakerider · 08-26-2014, 02:49 PM - **1 Like**

My wallet has been getting HAMMERED and I thought I would show off my latest purchase.

Kiron 28-70mm f/3.5 - 4.5 Macro

Just a couple of quick test shots from this little baby. I'm quite enjoying it so far if only because it's my first PKA mount lens, where I can actually have some EXIF data. I think there may be some loose ball bearings somewhere inside because it rattles, and the focus seems like it doesn't have enough resistance. I have yet to clean the elements, but I think the images look a bit soft wide open, although I think I quite like it.

Pics of the actual hardware:

Last edited by jadedrakerider; 08-26-2014 at 11:03 PM.

**jatrax** · 08-26-2014, 02:53 PM - **3 Likes**

You bought a cat on ebay?

**boriscleto** · 08-26-2014, 03:06 PM - **1 Like**

I knew you could buy a KatzEye on eBay, but I didn't know you could buy cats.

jadedrakerider · 08-26-2014, 03:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

I knew you could buy a KatzEye on eBay, but I didn't know you could buy cats.

They really don't like being stuffed in the boxes, especially when you have catnip in the same shipment.

aremmes · 08-26-2014, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by jadedrakerider

They really don't like being stuffed in the boxes, especially when you have catnip in the same shipment.

I must disagree: cats do love boxes.

**jatrax** · 08-26-2014, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by aremmes

I must disagree: cats do love boxes.

Yep, no pics but around here you have to check every box before you toss it. Might have a cat (or two) in it

---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 04:11 PM ----------

And to the OP, no offense, nice cats and all, but this is a photo gear forum. We've seen cats. We want to see pics of the lens!

Not a Number · 08-26-2014, 05:01 PM

If it sounds like the bearings are rolling around it is by design. I went to a camera show down here in Southern California in the early-mid 1980s that Kiron had a bootht. I talked to one of the techs about the rattle in my f/4 80-200mm zoom which I had brought to the show. He said it was by design because they found out the bearings turn more smoothly if they leave a few out instead of packing it fully.

**boriscleto** · 08-26-2014, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by aremmes

I must disagree: cats do love boxes.

Your name isn't Schrödinger is it?

panoguy · 08-26-2014, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Your name isn't Schrödinger is it?

It might be, and it might not...

JimmyDranox · 08-26-2014, 06:53 PM

The first shot shows me an original photographer, nothing about the lens. I like it.

**patrick9** · 08-26-2014, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

He said it was by design because they found out the bearings turn more smoothly if they leave a few out instead of packing it fully.

Say what

jadedrakerider · 08-26-2014, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

The first shot shows me an original photographer, nothing about the lens. I like it.

Thanks! I love that photo. It looks like a cover for a comic book.

I will take photos when I get home of the lens itself.

jadedrakerider · 08-26-2014, 11:04 PM

Added photos of the lens.

08-26-2014, 02:49 PM - 1 Like	#1
jadedrakerider Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mohave Valley, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 214	My latest eBay fix -- My wallet has been getting HAMMERED and I thought I would show off my latest purchase. Kiron 28-70mm f/3.5 - 4.5 Macro Just a couple of quick test shots from this little baby. I'm quite enjoying it so far if only because it's my first PKA mount lens, where I can actually have some EXIF data. I think there may be some loose ball bearings somewhere inside because it rattles, and the focus seems like it doesn't have enough resistance. I have yet to clean the elements, but I think the images look a bit soft wide open, although I think I quite like it. Pics of the actual hardware: Last edited by jadedrakerider; 08-26-2014 at 11:03 PM.

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08-26-2014, 03:22 PM - 1 Like	#4
jadedrakerider Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mohave Valley, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 214 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto I knew you could buy a KatzEye on eBay, but I didn't know you could buy cats. They really don't like being stuffed in the boxes, especially when you have catnip in the same shipment.

08-26-2014, 03:48 PM	#5
aremmes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 217	Originally posted by jadedrakerider They really don't like being stuffed in the boxes, especially when you have catnip in the same shipment. I must disagree: cats do love boxes.

08-26-2014, 04:09 PM	#6
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by aremmes I must disagree: cats do love boxes. Yep, no pics but around here you have to check every box before you toss it. Might have a cat (or two) in it ---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 04:11 PM ---------- And to the OP, no offense, nice cats and all, but this is a photo gear forum. We've seen cats. We want to see pics of the lens!

08-26-2014, 05:01 PM	#7
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	If it sounds like the bearings are rolling around it is by design. I went to a camera show down here in Southern California in the early-mid 1980s that Kiron had a bootht. I talked to one of the techs about the rattle in my f/4 80-200mm zoom which I had brought to the show. He said it was by design because they found out the bearings turn more smoothly if they leave a few out instead of packing it fully.

08-26-2014, 05:09 PM	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by aremmes I must disagree: cats do love boxes. Your name isn't Schrödinger is it?

08-26-2014, 05:59 PM	#9
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by boriscleto Your name isn't Schrödinger is it? It might be, and it might not...

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JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	The first shot shows me an original photographer, nothing about the lens. I like it.

08-26-2014, 06:58 PM	#11
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Originally posted by Not a Number He said it was by design because they found out the bearings turn more smoothly if they leave a few out instead of packing it fully. Say what

08-26-2014, 07:07 PM	#12
jadedrakerider Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mohave Valley, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 214 Original Poster	Originally posted by JimmyDranox The first shot shows me an original photographer, nothing about the lens. I like it. Thanks! I love that photo. It looks like a cover for a comic book. I will take photos when I get home of the lens itself.

08-26-2014, 11:04 PM	#13
jadedrakerider Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mohave Valley, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 214 Original Poster	Added photos of the lens.