[SOLD] Lester A Dine 105mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro, Dine Macro Ringflash, Pentax zx-5

*hinman* · 09-11-2008, 11:33 PM

Sell as a complete Lester A Dine 105mm f/2.8 1:1 Dental Macro package ($400 + shipping) [SOLD]

Cost breakdown are provided for individual items reference

1. Lester A Dine 105mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro ($320)

in great working condition
cosmetic good with minor 1 scrub mark on front rim area shown in photo
lens has no fungus, scratch and haze, aperture ring snappy, no oil
filter size 52mm
rear and front caps not original

2. Dine Macro Ringflash ($50)

in good working condition
filter size is 52mm, perhaps can be used with step up ring to bigger lens' filter size
some label mark left on ringflash front
voltage tested at 5.6 to 6.1 with picture showing 5.8 meter when charged. At burst time, I recorded voltage between 14 to 19.
two forum members confirmed me safe usage with K10D

3. Pentax zx-5 ($20)

A Pentax film slr
not tested but appear in good condition
Pentax zx-5 user manual provided
extra battery provided

4. Foamed Storage Box ($10)

wonderful foam box for storage
excellent for shipping

Few blog posts on my experience:

Shipping & Handling

actual shipping charge using USPS priority
prefer paypal and US buyers but I can accommodate for international buyers with extra on shipping and paypal fee
please check on my feedbacks and buy with confidence

I will post pictures in next post. Please post a comment here and PM me for interest and questions so that I can honor the order of interested parties.

*hinman* · 09-11-2008, 11:40 PM

These pictures were taken for the Lester A Dine package for sale in this thread

Lester A Dine 105mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro (made by Kiron)

fully extended in 1:1 macro marking
at 1.45 feet minimum focusing

front side has scrub mark, cosmetic silver mark

instructions guidelines for dentist
marking with suggestion of f/aperture and macro ratio
very interesting to say the least

gang of four in the package

Dine Macro RingLight with TTL/Auto support
TTL & Auto mode
Adjustment of flash strength, switch for point & ring flash mode

safe voltage tested

plastic foamed storage box

*hinman* · 09-11-2008, 11:42 PM

I tested the Dine Macro ring light. Similar to what two other friendly members have reported me in PM, the voltage when charged up ranges from 5.6 to 6.2. At burst time, the voltage goes to about 14 to 19. A safe range to be used in my k10D/k100D.

*TimB* · 09-11-2008, 11:55 PM

We meet again, hinman...

Did you snag this thing on ebay a while ago?
I have the exact same setup and I love it. Although, this lens far outperforms my macro skills.

I would recommend this lens without hesitation.
Also, the ring flash works perfectly fine on my K10D (if anyone still has doubts about that).

Arjay Bee · 09-12-2008, 01:02 AM

PM sent re item

*Frank Fletcher* · 09-12-2008, 01:30 AM

pm sent re lens + flash + box

mhertel · 09-12-2008, 01:32 AM

PM sent regarding flash

*Igilligan* · 09-12-2008, 01:32 AM

I am wanting the flash... if the other falls thru let me know...

PM sent

bonovox · 09-12-2008, 02:16 AM

Pending sale already?
Lester A Dine 105mm f/2.8 1:1 Dental Macro

P.S. I have this set up and it is awesome! Good luck

Arjay Bee · 09-12-2008, 04:57 AM

My offer withdrawn

stash · 09-12-2008, 06:26 AM

PM sent about the whole package or just the lens and the flash.
shipping address in the USA.

*hinman* · 09-12-2008, 06:54 AM

All PM answered. The lens is pending sale to #1 who PM me but not on this thread.

Thanks to an ebay bidding buddy who happens to know me after the bid on this very item 2 months ago. We get acquainted in forum PM after the bid ends in ebay. It is a small world, we bid up in the last minute for this Lester A Dine package. I overbid him by $20.00 and now we meet again. He got even with me as I forget to charge him the paypal charge. And I frequently underestimate the shipping cost by 15%. My pain is someone's luck. Hope the karma always goes back to Pentaxian.

The ebay has made the suckers of us, perhaps more on me. Had I known he was on the bidding history list, I would have avoided the bidding battle. Thank you buddy for contacting me with strong interest in the lens as a complete package!

Complete package is pending sale.

Hin

Miserere · 09-12-2008, 09:21 AM

Wow Hin, this is a great price. If Karma points are awarded, you should get like 25 million or so.

*hinman* · 09-12-2008, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Miserere

Wow Hin, this is a great price. If Karma points are awarded, you should get like 25 million or so.

Thank you very much Mis.

*hinman* · 09-12-2008, 12:35 PM

Package is sold and shipped this morning to Canada. All means well ends well. I get my funding to fix my broken refrigerator. By the way, think twice in buying KitchenAid refrigerator, especially the model with doubled steel door.