Best Pentax lens collection I ever saw in my life

**Kerrowdown** · 03-19-2013, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I only have four in that photo....

ditto.

And I reckon my four get more use than his, looking at their near mint condition, perhaps he may swap with me.

fostergregd · 03-19-2013, 06:51 AM

Amazing stuff!

romeck · 03-19-2013, 07:51 AM

Even though I only have two star-lenses, I have the same smile on my face.

**baro-nite** · 03-19-2013, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

I reckon my four get more use than his, looking at their near mint condition

I think he has two of each; these are the mint-condition copies.

8540tomg · 03-21-2013, 04:46 AM

An impressive collection to be sure. There is another forum member, Jim King, who can probably top it however. Jim seems to have just about every lens Pentax ever made as I recall. He doesn't post very often but maybe he will see this and respond.

Tom G

**NaClH2O** · 03-21-2013, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

An impressive collection to be sure. There is another forum member, Jim King, who can probably top it however. Jim seems to have just about every lens Pentax ever made as I recall. He doesn't post very often but maybe he will see this and respond.

Tom G

Jim usually hangs out at dp review. But yes, his collection is bigger by a factor of 2 or so, In addition I think he has every camera ever made by Pentax or Asahi Pentax. I tried to do a search for a pic of his collection (I've seen the pic so I know it exsists) but I couldn't find it. Someone with a membership at dp review might be able to find it there.

NaCl(it is truely an amazing collection)H2O

**mwilky55** · 06-18-2016, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

Why are my eyes watering?

your eyes may be watering, but so is my mouth.....drool :

fwcetus · 06-18-2016, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by c.a.m

I don't see a M 50/1.7. Wonder if he'd be interested in my second copy.

Maybe you can suggest some sort of a swap (?).

Dlanor Sekao · 06-18-2016, 02:39 PM

I hear he has been Preparing for the Pentax FF Release for the last 16 years !

wed7 · 06-20-2016, 12:39 PM

No F 35-70, shame. 😂

ScooterMaxi Jim · 06-21-2016, 09:56 AM

Also a shame that there isn't a proper array of quality Pentax lenses available - as so many recent body reviews use to dismiss the brand, and add to the "con" section. I'm pretty sure no professional could tolerate the optics limitations.

Mistral75 · 11-07-2018, 03:11 PM

Sad epilogue: gplr63, the owner of this collection, is now 62 and his gear will be auctioned next week at the request of the 'juge des tutelles' (a judge who manages the life of adult persons who can't take care of themselves any more).

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normhead · 11-07-2018, 03:57 PM - **1 Like**

Very sad indeed.

**mwilky55** · 11-07-2018, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Very sad indeed.

This is very sad to hear and hits me to the quick, being just about the same age. What an amazing collection gplr63 assembled. If I could, I think I'd go to France if only to see all of these in one place.

**ehrwien** · 11-07-2018, 04:27 PM

What's up with those estimates? Or am I reading this wrongly?

K50/1.2: 30-40€
FA50/1.4: 40-60€
A50/1.2: 60-80€

And it's getting worse A*85/1.4: 100-150€

Yes, please. All of them for these prices.

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03-19-2013, 05:47 AM	#46
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I only have four in that photo.... ditto. And I reckon my four get more use than his, looking at their near mint condition, perhaps he may swap with me.

03-19-2013, 06:51 AM	#47
fostergregd New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Roswell, NM Posts: 5	Amazing stuff!

03-19-2013, 07:51 AM	#48
romeck Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piekary Śląskie Photos: Albums Posts: 155	Even though I only have two star-lenses, I have the same smile on my face.

03-19-2013, 07:54 AM	#49
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by kerrowdown I reckon my four get more use than his, looking at their near mint condition I think he has two of each; these are the mint-condition copies.

03-21-2013, 04:46 AM	#50
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	An impressive collection to be sure. There is another forum member, Jim King, who can probably top it however. Jim seems to have just about every lens Pentax ever made as I recall. He doesn't post very often but maybe he will see this and respond. Tom G

03-21-2013, 05:03 AM	#51
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Originally posted by 8540tomg An impressive collection to be sure. There is another forum member, Jim King, who can probably top it however. Jim seems to have just about every lens Pentax ever made as I recall. He doesn't post very often but maybe he will see this and respond. Tom G Jim usually hangs out at dp review. But yes, his collection is bigger by a factor of 2 or so, In addition I think he has every camera ever made by Pentax or Asahi Pentax. I tried to do a search for a pic of his collection (I've seen the pic so I know it exsists) but I couldn't find it. Someone with a membership at dp review might be able to find it there. NaCl(it is truely an amazing collection)H2O

06-18-2016, 04:13 AM	#52
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Originally posted by Bob from Aus Why are my eyes watering? your eyes may be watering, but so is my mouth.....drool :

06-18-2016, 08:46 AM	#53
fwcetus Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,286	Originally posted by c.a.m I don't see a M 50/1.7. Wonder if he'd be interested in my second copy. Maybe you can suggest some sort of a swap (?).

06-18-2016, 02:39 PM	#54
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	I hear he has been Preparing for the Pentax FF Release for the last 16 years !

06-20-2016, 12:39 PM	#55
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	No F 35-70, shame. 😂

06-21-2016, 09:56 AM	#56
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Also a shame that there isn't a proper array of quality Pentax lenses available - as so many recent body reviews use to dismiss the brand, and add to the "con" section. I'm pretty sure no professional could tolerate the optics limitations.

11-07-2018, 03:11 PM	#57
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Sad epilogue: *gplr63*, the owner of this collection, is now 62 and his gear will be auctioned next week at the request of the 'juge des tutelles' (a judge who manages the life of adult persons who can't take care of themselves any more). appareils photos neufs et téléobjectifs, cartes magics, vente aux enchères, le jeudi 15 novembre 2018 à Riom \| Interencheres.com

11-07-2018, 03:57 PM - 1 Like	#58
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Very sad indeed.

11-07-2018, 04:08 PM	#59
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Originally posted by normhead Very sad indeed. This is very sad to hear and hits me to the quick, being just about the same age. What an amazing collection gplr63 assembled. If I could, I think I'd go to France if only to see all of these in one place.

11-07-2018, 04:27 PM	#60
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	What's up with those estimates? Or am I reading this wrongly? K50/1.2: 30-40€ FA50/1.4: 40-60€ A50/1.2: 60-80€ And it's getting worse A*85/1.4: 100-150€ Yes, please. All of them for these prices.