Today's fleamarket find

jmatt4366 · 12-11-2011, 04:30 PM

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Newbie hoping I got a good deal. Below is what I bought. I paid $70.00 for everything. Any help on if any of these lenses are any good would be appriciated.

Cameras

Ricoh HR-Super II
Pentax K1000

Lenses

Sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6
SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm
FOCAL MC 1:4.5 80-200mm
FOCAL MC 1:2.8 28mm
RKN MC 1:3.5-4.5 F=35-70mm

I think these are magnifiers of some sort.

QUATARAY 52mm SPOT
QUATARAY 52mm +1
QUATARAY 52mm +2
QUATARAY 52mm+4

Filters

TIFFEN 58mm Sky 1-A
TIFFEN Ciruclar Polarizer

Flashes

Minnolta 2800 AF
Vivitar 1800

Adam · 12-11-2011, 04:38 PM

Definitely not a bad deal- those lenses will have you covered quite well

causey · 12-11-2011, 05:43 PM

Pay attention to the RKN 35-70--it might have the Ricoh pin!

Nowhere Matt · 12-11-2011, 08:03 PM

I would not be surprised if the Focal branded lenses had the Ricoh pin as well.

jmatt, do yourself a favor, if you intend to use any of these lenses or flash units with any digital body ask plenty of questions first! Perform a search either here or around the net using the phrase "lens stuck Ricoh Pin".
If you are a film shooter only, you are fine and probably scored well regardless. But if you also shoot digital, it is my experience that some Focal branded lenses and teleconverters even have the Ricoh pin. It very well could be the round, harmless pin but look closely to be safe.

**interested_observer** · 12-11-2011, 08:28 PM

Here is a bit of information on how to remove the Ricoh pin...

RioRico · 12-12-2011, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by jmatt4366

Sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6
SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm
FOCAL MC 1:4.5 80-200mm
FOCAL MC 1:2.8 28mm
RKN MC 1:3.5-4.5 F=35-70mm

Good haul! The A50/2 sells for about what you paid for the lot. I'm selling an Alpha (Sony-Minolta) version of the Sigma and I expect to get about that same amount. Yes, check the last 3 for Ricoh pins, especially if they have P or A(P) settings on their aperture rings. We can maybe tell you more about the lenses if you tell us the serial numbers.

Quote:

QUATARAY 52mm SPOT
QUATARAY 52mm +1
QUATARAY 52mm +2
QUATARAY 52mm+4

The SPOT might be a center-graduated neutral-density or soft-edge filter, I'm not sure. The other three are a set of close-up adapters, fun to play with but don't expect high IQ around the image edges. If you have the DA18-55 kit.lens, they'll screw right into it. Try the +1 at 55mm for soft-ish portraits.

Quote:

Minnolta 2800 AF
Vivitar 1800

As mentioned, those flashes could fry your camera if directly connected. You can buy SYK optical flash triggers for about US$5 each (shipped) and safely use such flashes on tripods, triggered by your onboard flash.

You have done well, grasshopper!

12-11-2011, 04:30 PM	#1
jmatt4366 New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	Today's fleamarket find Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Newbie hoping I got a good deal. Below is what I bought. I paid $70.00 for everything. Any help on if any of these lenses are any good would be appriciated. Cameras Ricoh HR-Super II Pentax K1000 Lenses Sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm FOCAL MC 1:4.5 80-200mm FOCAL MC 1:2.8 28mm RKN MC 1:3.5-4.5 F=35-70mm I think these are magnifiers of some sort. QUATARAY 52mm SPOT QUATARAY 52mm +1 QUATARAY 52mm +2 QUATARAY 52mm+4 Filters TIFFEN 58mm Sky 1-A TIFFEN Ciruclar Polarizer Flashes Minnolta 2800 AF Vivitar 1800

12-11-2011, 04:38 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Definitely not a bad deal- those lenses will have you covered quite well Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-11-2011, 08:28 PM	#5
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Here is a bit of information on how to remove the Ricoh pin... theatre of noise: Ricoh Lenses On Pentax Cameras -- The Ricoh Pin Fix Hin's Tech Corner: Ricoh Pin and Ricoh R/K mount eBay Guides - KR lens fix for digital pentax

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12-11-2011, 05:43 PM	#3
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Pay attention to the RKN 35-70--it might have the Ricoh pin!

12-11-2011, 08:03 PM	#4
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	I would not be surprised if the Focal branded lenses had the Ricoh pin as well. jmatt, do yourself a favor, if you intend to use any of these lenses or flash units with any digital body ask plenty of questions first! Perform a search either here or around the net using the phrase "lens stuck Ricoh Pin". If you are a film shooter only, you are fine and probably scored well regardless. But if you also shoot digital, it is my experience that some Focal branded lenses and teleconverters even have the Ricoh pin. It very well could be the round, harmless pin but look closely to be safe.

12-12-2011, 12:11 AM	#6
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by jmatt4366 Sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm FOCAL MC 1:4.5 80-200mm FOCAL MC 1:2.8 28mm RKN MC 1:3.5-4.5 F=35-70mm Good haul! The A50/2 sells for about what you paid for the lot. I'm selling an Alpha (Sony-Minolta) version of the Sigma and I expect to get about that same amount. Yes, check the last 3 for Ricoh pins, especially if they have P or A(P) settings on their aperture rings. We can maybe tell you more about the lenses if you tell us the serial numbers. Quote: QUATARAY 52mm SPOT QUATARAY 52mm +1 QUATARAY 52mm +2 QUATARAY 52mm+4 The SPOT might be a center-graduated neutral-density or soft-edge filter, I'm not sure. The other three are a set of close-up adapters, fun to play with but don't expect high IQ around the image edges. If you have the DA18-55 kit.lens, they'll screw right into it. Try the +1 at 55mm for soft-ish portraits. Quote: Minnolta 2800 AF Vivitar 1800 As mentioned, those flashes could fry your camera if directly connected. You can buy SYK optical flash triggers for about US$5 each (shipped) and safely use such flashes on tripods, triggered by your onboard flash. You have done well, grasshopper!