what are your 2011 LBA/CBA itch ?

**monochrome** · 02-05-2011, 02:16 PM

I have a fantasy that I would simplify my hobby, sell everything I own and replace it with a K-5 and the three FA Limiteds. The money math just works out.

Then I say:
except the K35/3.5.
And the Series 1 105/2.5.
And my K2DMD.
And the K135/2.5.

And then the math doesn't work any more.

RioRico · 02-05-2011, 02:46 PM

My Pentax-mountable lineup is pretty full. Focal lengths aren't the issue. Speed isn't really the issue, since I have 16/2.8, 24/2, 35/2, 50-55/1.4, 85/2, 135/2.5. No, character is the issue. My LBA? The current fantasy:

* More old German preset primes with zillions of iris blades for bookoo bokeh.
* More cheapo super-fast projector lenses, with or without iris diaphragms.
* Maybe an m4/3 cam so I can accumulate short-register lenses. I'm doomed.
* Then maybe a bunch of junked film rangefinders to dissect for their lenses.
* In the ABA category: a good slide/neg scanner (must go from 135/HF to 6x9).

More problematic is GSA (gear selling addiction) area. I gotta sell stuff. I gotta pile of Minolta stuff to sell, and must split the proceeds with the in-law who owns them. I gotta sell some electronics: Teac PortaStudio, Roland and MiniMoog analog synths, Monorail computer, MixMan DJ board, whatever. Then I can fantasize about m4/3 acquisitions. That scanner will maybe prevent me from fantasizing about an FF dSLR. Get thee behind me, A850!

**Kerrowdown** · 02-05-2011, 02:46 PM

Ideally a SMC Pentax-A* 400mm F2.8 ED [IF] or at a push SMC Pentax-A* 300mm F2.8 ED [IF] at sensible money.

Edit: Oh and the matched converters (Rear Converter-A 1.4x-L & Rear Converter-A 2x-L) would be nice too.

OmegaKulu · 02-05-2011, 03:07 PM

50-135
FA 31
and a 500+ mirror for the hell of it =P

**twilhelm** · 02-05-2011, 03:43 PM

I'm really after the FA 31 and 43 to go along with my 77.
But if I don't get off this spending spree of K, M and A lenses I'm on right now I may never have the funds for it...

**Thomas Backa** · 02-05-2011, 03:45 PM

LBA: 90-100mm macro
CBA: K-5
ABA: Good tripod

McMark27 · 02-05-2011, 04:01 PM

I would like to have a FA 31, DA 12-25, 50mm and a tripod.

TOUGEFC · 02-05-2011, 04:25 PM

This years wish list is a body upgrade and a couple of lenses-

-K-5
-DFA 100mm WR
-FA31
- maybe a 200mm f/2.8

DaveBlack · 02-05-2011, 04:36 PM

I got the K-5 last week so I can cross it off the list of things to buy in 2011.

Now for future items:
1. A high-end, weather-sealed lens longer that my DA*300.
2. A weather-sealed, fast, normal lens like a DA*28/1.4

GaryH · 02-05-2011, 05:02 PM

Already bought a K5, DA*300, Thinktank Streetwalker Hard drive back pack and a Benro Monopod. I am done for this year.....

**robbiec** · 02-05-2011, 05:05 PM

My LBA and CBA have gone into hibernation for a while

Now what I really want is 1GB/s read / write from my storage on my pc! Have a plan, know how to do it, waiting for the bits to arrive really. Then its a 31Ltd for sure!

**GregK8** · 02-05-2011, 05:40 PM

OK, I'll play even though I have pretty much shot my wad already. I had a little premature acquisition.

~~K-5~~
~~DA 35mm Macro Ltd.~~
1:1 Macro in the 100mm range

I'm leaning towards the Tamron 90mm, but I have to finish selling enough gear to finish paying for the K-5 before I worry about that.

johnny9fingers · 02-05-2011, 05:41 PM

Just scratched the itch that has been bothering me for a while. Moments ago I purchased the SMCP-DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Ltd, should arrive Wednesday

**krs** · 02-05-2011, 09:17 PM

A Sigma 500mm of some sort (50-500 or 150-500)...

steve1307 · 02-05-2011, 09:39 PM

The only thing on the horizon is a DFA100WR
...but the budget is a bit tight at the moment.

I've been a good boy though, the only thing i've bought in the last 6 months is a $9 step ring.

02-05-2011, 02:46 PM	#18
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,805	Ideally a SMC Pentax-A* 400mm F2.8 ED [IF] or at a push SMC Pentax-A* 300mm F2.8 ED [IF] at sensible money. Edit: Oh and the matched converters (Rear Converter-A 1.4x-L & Rear Converter-A 2x-L) would be nice too. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 02-05-2011 at 02:52 PM.

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02-05-2011, 02:16 PM	#16
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I have a fantasy that I would simplify my hobby, sell everything I own and replace it with a K-5 and the three FA Limiteds. The money math just works out. Then I say: except the K35/3.5. And the Series 1 105/2.5. And my K2DMD. And the K135/2.5. And then the math doesn't work any more.

02-05-2011, 02:46 PM	#17
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	My Pentax-mountable lineup is pretty full. Focal lengths aren't the issue. Speed isn't really the issue, since I have 16/2.8, 24/2, 35/2, 50-55/1.4, 85/2, 135/2.5. No, character is the issue. My LBA? The current fantasy: * More old German preset primes with zillions of iris blades for bookoo bokeh. * More cheapo super-fast projector lenses, with or without iris diaphragms. * Maybe an m4/3 cam so I can accumulate short-register lenses. I'm doomed. * Then maybe a bunch of junked film rangefinders to dissect for their lenses. * In the ABA category: a good slide/neg scanner (must go from 135/HF to 6x9). More problematic is GSA (gear selling addiction) area. I gotta sell stuff. I gotta pile of Minolta stuff to sell, and must split the proceeds with the in-law who owns them. I gotta sell some electronics: Teac PortaStudio, Roland and MiniMoog analog synths, Monorail computer, MixMan DJ board, whatever. Then I can fantasize about m4/3 acquisitions. That scanner will maybe prevent me from fantasizing about an FF dSLR. Get thee behind me, A850!

02-05-2011, 03:07 PM	#19
OmegaKulu Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 38	50-135 FA 31 and a 500+ mirror for the hell of it =P

02-05-2011, 03:43 PM	#20
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	I'm really after the FA 31 and 43 to go along with my 77. But if I don't get off this spending spree of K, M and A lenses I'm on right now I may never have the funds for it...

02-05-2011, 03:45 PM	#21
Thomas Backa Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Turku, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 38	LBA: 90-100mm macro CBA: K-5 ABA: Good tripod

02-05-2011, 04:01 PM	#22
McMark27 Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rockford, Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 30	I would like to have a FA 31, DA 12-25, 50mm and a tripod.

02-05-2011, 04:25 PM	#23
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	This years wish list is a body upgrade and a couple of lenses- -K-5 -DFA 100mm WR -FA31 - maybe a 200mm f/2.8

02-05-2011, 04:36 PM	#24
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	I got the K-5 last week so I can cross it off the list of things to buy in 2011. Now for future items: 1. A high-end, weather-sealed lens longer that my DA300. 2. A weather-sealed, fast, normal lens like a DA28/1.4

02-05-2011, 05:02 PM	#25
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	Already bought a K5, DA*300, Thinktank Streetwalker Hard drive back pack and a Benro Monopod. I am done for this year.....

02-05-2011, 05:05 PM	#26
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	My LBA and CBA have gone into hibernation for a while Now what I really want is 1GB/s read / write from my storage on my pc! Have a plan, know how to do it, waiting for the bits to arrive really. Then its a 31Ltd for sure!

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02-05-2011, 05:40 PM	#27
GregK8 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 614	OK, I'll play even though I have pretty much shot my wad already. I had a little premature acquisition. ~~K-5~~ ~~DA 35mm Macro Ltd.~~ 1:1 Macro in the 100mm range I'm leaning towards the Tamron 90mm, but I have to finish selling enough gear to finish paying for the K-5 before I worry about that.

02-05-2011, 05:41 PM	#28
johnny9fingers Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 169	Just scratched the itch that has been bothering me for a while. Moments ago I purchased the SMCP-DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Ltd, should arrive Wednesday

02-05-2011, 09:17 PM	#29
krs Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 395	A Sigma 500mm of some sort (50-500 or 150-500)...

02-05-2011, 09:39 PM	#30
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	The only thing on the horizon is a DFA100WR ...but the budget is a bit tight at the moment. I've been a good boy though, the only thing i've bought in the last 6 months is a $9 step ring.