A little Christmas gift to myself.

Chako · 12-08-2007, 01:43 PM

I have wanted a Pentax 10-17mm fisheye ever since I bought the K10D. Well I just walked into the local photo store and ordered one. They are kind of happy to see me, as I just recently bought the Fa 50mm 1.4, but haven't had a chance to try it out yet. I also have on order the 3 piece Pentax off camera flash F rig (2 parts are in…waiting for the flash adapter).

Interestingly enough, they had one 18-250mm Pentax (599 Canadian) on the shelf. Nice sturdy lens. Felt a lot better then the Tamron 18-250 (599 Canadian) or the Sigma 18-200 OS (699 Canadian), of which they had in both Nikon and Canon mounts. Talk about slow lenses though...yikes.

I stuck to my guns, not really seeing a need for such a walkabout lens. It was a hard visit though. The longer I stayed in there, the worse my LBA became. They had a Sigma 70-200 2.8 for 1100 that would fit my Canon. I had to walk away quickly lol. Is there ever an end to LBA?

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-08-2007, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by Chako

s there ever an end to LBA?

Never. Never. Never. Never. Now about that FA* 600 f/4 for only ...

FotoPete · 12-08-2007, 11:40 PM

Haha when your hand slides into your pocket for your wallet and the employee has this weird smile on his/her face, snap out of it and walk out of the store asap haha.

Otherwise, you'll start to justify purchases and when you pull out the plastic, its all over.

**David** · 12-09-2007, 03:41 AM

Ha, who needs a shop. Surfing/Paypal can be a bloody expensive hobby.

LBA Rules

David

daacon · 12-09-2007, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by Chako

.....<snip> I stuck to my guns, not really seeing a need for such a walkabout lens. It was a hard visit though. The longer I stayed in there, the worse my LBA became. They had a Sigma 70-200 2.8 for 1100 that would fit my Canon. I had to walk away quickly lol. Is there ever an end to LBA?

Good for you and congrats on the fisheye that one is on my radar - as for is there ever an end to LBA - I have heard rumors where there was this one guy ......

SpecialK · 12-09-2007, 06:48 PM

You will like the fisheye. Very reasonably priced, as far as lenses go...

Chako · 12-09-2007, 08:22 PM

Well with this last piece of the puzzle I think I am fairly set in my kit. The only thing I do not have is a macro lens for the Pentax. That might be down the road somewhat.

truonganh · 12-11-2007, 10:55 PM

the Fisheye zoom is a very good value and such a fun lens to have. Great for street photos. Have fun & post some pics for us!

Chako · 12-12-2007, 04:51 AM

I certainly will when I get it. I fear it may be after Christmas before I get it. But who knows, if I am lucky, I will have it to play for the two weeks I am off.

pentkon52 · 12-12-2007, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Never. Never. Never. Never. Now about that FA* 600 f/4 for only ...

Several members of the other list i am on, have this lens. The photos are stunning.

Dave

12-08-2007, 01:43 PM	#1
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563	A little Christmas gift to myself. I have wanted a Pentax 10-17mm fisheye ever since I bought the K10D. Well I just walked into the local photo store and ordered one. They are kind of happy to see me, as I just recently bought the Fa 50mm 1.4, but haven't had a chance to try it out yet. I also have on order the 3 piece Pentax off camera flash F rig (2 parts are in…waiting for the flash adapter). Interestingly enough, they had one 18-250mm Pentax (599 Canadian) on the shelf. Nice sturdy lens. Felt a lot better then the Tamron 18-250 (599 Canadian) or the Sigma 18-200 OS (699 Canadian), of which they had in both Nikon and Canon mounts. Talk about slow lenses though...yikes. I stuck to my guns, not really seeing a need for such a walkabout lens. It was a hard visit though. The longer I stayed in there, the worse my LBA became. They had a Sigma 70-200 2.8 for 1100 that would fit my Canon. I had to walk away quickly lol. Is there ever an end to LBA?

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12-08-2007, 11:38 PM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Chako s there ever an end to LBA? Never. Never. Never. Never. Now about that FA* 600 f/4 for only ...

12-08-2007, 11:40 PM	#3
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	Haha when your hand slides into your pocket for your wallet and the employee has this weird smile on his/her face, snap out of it and walk out of the store asap haha. Otherwise, you'll start to justify purchases and when you pull out the plastic, its all over.

12-09-2007, 03:41 AM	#4
David Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 347	Ha, who needs a shop. Surfing/Paypal can be a bloody expensive hobby. LBA Rules David

12-09-2007, 07:07 AM	#5
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Originally posted by Chako .....<snip> I stuck to my guns, not really seeing a need for such a walkabout lens. It was a hard visit though. The longer I stayed in there, the worse my LBA became. They had a Sigma 70-200 2.8 for 1100 that would fit my Canon. I had to walk away quickly lol. Is there ever an end to LBA? Good for you and congrats on the fisheye that one is on my radar - as for is there ever an end to LBA - I have heard rumors where there was this one guy ......

12-09-2007, 06:48 PM	#6
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	You will like the fisheye. Very reasonably priced, as far as lenses go...

12-09-2007, 08:22 PM	#7
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563 Original Poster	Well with this last piece of the puzzle I think I am fairly set in my kit. The only thing I do not have is a macro lens for the Pentax. That might be down the road somewhat.

12-11-2007, 10:55 PM	#8
truonganh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 194	the Fisheye zoom is a very good value and such a fun lens to have. Great for street photos. Have fun & post some pics for us!

12-12-2007, 04:51 AM	#9
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563 Original Poster	I certainly will when I get it. I fear it may be after Christmas before I get it. But who knows, if I am lucky, I will have it to play for the two weeks I am off.

12-12-2007, 06:36 AM	#10
pentkon52 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Region Canada Posts: 641	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Never. Never. Never. Never. Now about that FA* 600 f/4 for only ... Several members of the other list i am on, have this lens. The photos are stunning. Dave

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