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Swift1 · 09-13-2010, 04:52 PM

After deciding to minimize my somewhat large collection of gear and deciding to not buy anything for a long while, I was perusing Ebay ( bad idea when you're trying not to spend money) I ran across a lens that seemed to good to be true. At first I told myself no. It is an amazing lens but I didn't have that kinda money. And I certainly didn't need more lenses. After about 4 hours with it taunting me with it's "Buy It Now", I caved. I didn't even have the money for it so I had to borrow money, a bad sign of unchecked LBA. I have been holding my tongue for almost a week cause I didn't want to jinx the deal and have something go wrong. I felt it unlucky to say anything until I actually had possession of the lens.
It arrived today and my first thought when I opened the package were, "This is the most beautiful lens have ever seen"
I need some practice with it but here are the obligatory first shots.
Can you guess the lens?

Last edited by Swift1; 09-14-2010 at 09:37 AM.

jaieger · 09-13-2010, 04:58 PM

Hmm..an A or K 50/1.2?

dgaies · 09-13-2010, 05:02 PM

M85/2?

OrenMc · 09-13-2010, 05:04 PM

Panagor 55/2.8 wide open ?? But if its not in your list and "This is the most beautiful lens I have ever seen" it would have to be one of the FA Limiteds

Last edited by OrenMc; 09-13-2010 at 06:00 PM.

Swift1 · 09-13-2010, 06:32 PM

I can't wait and I know the shots I posted don't do justice to the lens but here it is

Vivitar Series 1 90mm 2.5 Macro and matching 1:1 Converter

hangu · 09-13-2010, 08:27 PM

Ah, one of my favorite lenses. It's even better as a portrait lens.

What was the BIN price?

irishwhite · 09-13-2010, 08:33 PM

it wouldn't look nearly as good on my fugly red k-x

Swift1 · 09-13-2010, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by hangu

Ah, one of my favorite lenses. It's even better as a portrait lens.

What was the BIN price?

$250.
I haven't been able to find any current reliable source as to the value of these lenses but I knew it was worth at least that and after everything I have read about it I couldn't resist.

knyghtfall · 09-13-2010, 08:50 PM

Good for you! I've been on the lookout for one of these for ages, and at $250 I think its a pretty good deal - given the gorgeous condition of the lens.

Nick Siebers · 09-13-2010, 08:53 PM

I've definitely seen them go for more! I have the Tokina version and love it.

goddo31 · 09-13-2010, 09:42 PM

Nice work Colton, I also know the call of LBA - sometimes it's a good thing if money is a bit tight, but that doesn't always work!!

...Have you seen how many other threads there are with the title "LBA strikes again" ?

hangu · 09-13-2010, 09:49 PM

Judging by the photo, it looks to be in immaculate condition. You got a great deal. They can go from 300-400 for one in that condition. Great job, Swift.

Irishwhite, the Bokina looks great on my red K-x.

Pentaxor · 09-13-2010, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

$250.
I haven't been able to find any current reliable source as to the value of these lenses but I knew it was worth at least that and after everything I have read about it I couldn't resist.

wow Swift. you got yourself a heck of a deal there. I had been on a look-out for awhile for one more copy in genuine K-mount for that price. honestly I could had snatched it from you for $250 easily if only I had known all about it. but I guess luck wasn't on my side and fate doesn't want me to have one more for the K-mount, yet. been extremely busy with work and it has diverted me away from the computer and eBay for about a month now. guess I have to enjoy my copy's full capability on a different camera mount instead, like the m4/3s and EVIL APS-C. although I use it on my Pentax camera from time to time with the use of an adapter.

first of all, I hate you for snagging the lens. this just tells how much I love the lens and how impressed I am with it.

second, it is one heck of a lens. magnificent if I should say it and worth every penny.

Pentaxor · 09-13-2010, 11:16 PM

other than the sharpness and contrast wide open, the two best things that I love about this lens is it's bokeh rendering and color.

Swift1 · 09-14-2010, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by goddo31

Nice work Colton, I also know the call of LBA - sometimes it's a good thing if money is a bit tight, but that doesn't always work!!

...Have you seen how many other threads there are with the title "LBA strikes again" ?

Thanks Jason.
Yes, sorry about the lame title. I was in a hurry and just to excited to care

Is it bad form to change a thread title?

09-13-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	LBA Strikes Again!! (Edit: VS1 90/2.5 Macro) After deciding to minimize my somewhat large collection of gear and deciding to not buy anything for a long while, I was perusing Ebay ( bad idea when you're trying not to spend money) I ran across a lens that seemed to good to be true. At first I told myself no. It is an amazing lens but I didn't have that kinda money. And I certainly didn't need more lenses. After about 4 hours with it taunting me with it's "Buy It Now", I caved. I didn't even have the money for it so I had to borrow money, a bad sign of unchecked LBA. I have been holding my tongue for almost a week cause I didn't want to jinx the deal and have something go wrong. I felt it unlucky to say anything until I actually had possession of the lens. It arrived today and my first thought when I opened the package were, "This is the most beautiful lens have ever seen" I need some practice with it but here are the obligatory first shots. Can you guess the lens? Last edited by Swift1; 09-14-2010 at 09:37 AM.

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Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079 Original Poster	I can't wait and I know the shots I posted don't do justice to the lens but here it is Vivitar Series 1 90mm 2.5 Macro and matching 1:1 Converter

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hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Ah, one of my favorite lenses. It's even better as a portrait lens. What was the BIN price?

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irishwhite Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: philadelphia Photos: Gallery Posts: 349	it wouldn't look nearly as good on my fugly red k-x

09-13-2010, 08:36 PM	#8
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079 Original Poster	Originally posted by hangu Ah, one of my favorite lenses. It's even better as a portrait lens. What was the BIN price? $250. I haven't been able to find any current reliable source as to the value of these lenses but I knew it was worth at least that and after everything I have read about it I couldn't resist.

09-13-2010, 08:50 PM	#9
knyghtfall Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	Good for you! I've been on the lookout for one of these for ages, and at $250 I think its a pretty good deal - given the gorgeous condition of the lens.

09-13-2010, 08:53 PM	#10
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	I've definitely seen them go for more! I have the Tokina version and love it.

09-13-2010, 09:42 PM	#11
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Nice work Colton, I also know the call of LBA - sometimes it's a good thing if money is a bit tight, but that doesn't always work!! ...Have you seen how many other threads there are with the title "LBA strikes again" ?

09-13-2010, 09:49 PM	#12
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Judging by the photo, it looks to be in immaculate condition. You got a great deal. They can go from 300-400 for one in that condition. Great job, Swift. Irishwhite, the Bokina looks great on my red K-x.

09-13-2010, 10:55 PM	#13
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by Swift1 $250. I haven't been able to find any current reliable source as to the value of these lenses but I knew it was worth at least that and after everything I have read about it I couldn't resist. wow Swift. you got yourself a heck of a deal there. I had been on a look-out for awhile for one more copy in genuine K-mount for that price. honestly I could had snatched it from you for $250 easily if only I had known all about it. but I guess luck wasn't on my side and fate doesn't want me to have one more for the K-mount, yet. been extremely busy with work and it has diverted me away from the computer and eBay for about a month now. guess I have to enjoy my copy's full capability on a different camera mount instead, like the m4/3s and EVIL APS-C. although I use it on my Pentax camera from time to time with the use of an adapter. first of all, I hate you for snagging the lens. this just tells how much I love the lens and how impressed I am with it. second, it is one heck of a lens. magnificent if I should say it and worth every penny.

09-13-2010, 11:16 PM	#14
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	other than the sharpness and contrast wide open, the two best things that I love about this lens is it's bokeh rendering and color.

09-14-2010, 09:23 AM	#15
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079 Original Poster	Originally posted by goddo31 Nice work Colton, I also know the call of LBA - sometimes it's a good thing if money is a bit tight, but that doesn't always work!! ...Have you seen how many other threads there are with the title "LBA strikes again" ? Thanks Jason. Yes, sorry about the lame title. I was in a hurry and just to excited to care Is it bad form to change a thread title?

LBA Strikes Again!!

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