Old LBA attacks long

Transit · 11-07-2008, 01:46 PM

i'm not likely to ever afford a long Pentax DA
so i jumped at this lens for $45...
found a thread that mentioned it, saw some very sharp pics using the 2xTC with it...
saw a few flickr shots
even perused the original pamphlet
should be a nice show pair with my Tamron SP90 2.5
will post a picture in due course

Pete

TAMRON 300MM F5.6 TELE MACRO with PK mount ADAPTELL adapter.

1 X Tamron 300MM F5.6 TELE MACRO
1 X PK mount ADAPTELL adapter (AS NEW)

with original front and end caps.

original case.

*Wheatfield* · 11-07-2008, 04:59 PM

That is actually a very good lens. I had one for several years. I sold it a few years ago when I replaced it with an F*300/4.5.
Enjoy it.

**Peter Zack** · 11-07-2008, 05:05 PM

Nothing wrong with older glass. If you like the lens and want to keep it for a long time, you might want to take it in and have the fungus cleaned. Probably cost about $60-100.

Congrats on a good deal.

Transit · 11-07-2008, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Wheatfield

That is actually a very good lens. I had one for several years. I sold it a few years ago when I replaced it with an F*300/4.5.
Enjoy it.

Thanks ! yes it does seem to be a pretty good one, can't wait for the post

Originally Posted by Peter Zack

Nothing wrong with older glass. If you like the lens and want to keep it for a long time, you might want to take it in and have the fungus cleaned. Probably cost about $60-100.

Congrats on a good deal.

Thanks I thought it was a good price...not sure who cleans lenses in NZ
will have a wee search
cheers
Pete

*OrenMc* · 11-07-2008, 08:02 PM

I had one or a short time and thought it to be a good lens. Close focus is awesome and its really light.

Transit · 11-07-2008, 11:34 PM

That's good to hear Orenmc
My SP90 2.5 isn't light but sure is sharp
they will make a pretty pair

Pete

Arpe · 11-09-2008, 04:35 PM

There's a couple of cleaners in Welly - one in petone (who I have recently used) and another in Tawa. If you want more info - yodel.

Transit · 11-09-2008, 08:00 PM

Thanks Arpe that's good news
I'll see how it looks
preparing yodel
Pete

*Nick Siebers* · 11-09-2008, 09:18 PM

I have a non-SP version, and that seems decent. I bet yours will be very, very good.