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**robbiec** · 07-17-2022, 01:21 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Driline

What are your thoughts on the A 100 2.8 macro lens? I have the A 100 F4 lens and was wondering if the 2.8 might be an upgrade.

The A100/2.8 Macro is / has become a bit of a cult lens due to its relative rarity as an optical design that only ran through one season. It has a very exposed rear element which can make it prone to sensor reflection. Saying that it can produce a very nice image

Tactile wise the focusing action is absolutely sublime.

jcdoss · 07-18-2022, 03:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robbiec

The A100/2.8 Macro is / has become a bit of a cult lens due to its relative rarity as an optical design that only ran through one season...

I've never heard this before. Can you expand on this a little?

**pepperberry farm** · 07-18-2022, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by robbiec

The A100/2.8 Macro is / has become a bit of a cult lens due to its relative rarity as an optical design that only ran through one season. It has a very exposed rear element which can make it prone to sensor reflection. Saying that it can produce a very nice image

Tactile wise the focusing action is absolutely sublime.

it's certainly priced that way, Robbie... I've been watching for one for a while now and the prices being asked are as much as the current DFA model....

and, according to our own review section, it does have a different scheme as far as elements/groups than the later F/FA/D FA 100/2.8 macro...

(goes looking harder for a decent-priced copy)

**RICHARD L.** · 07-18-2022, 04:13 AM - **2 Likes**

I just acquired my 20th 645 lens (an FA 35 mm f/3.5 AL). Now, I think I have enough ...

Regards

Driline · 07-18-2022, 05:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

it's certainly priced that way, Robbie... I've been watching for one for a while now and the prices being asked are as much as the current DFA model....

and, according to our own review section, it does have a different scheme as far as elements/groups than the later F/FA/D FA 100/2.8 macro...

(goes looking harder for a decent-priced copy)

Unfortunately the Japanese are all over the board with pricing on this lens. I’ve seen several hundred dollars to $1,450. One reason I usually don’t often buy from Japan although I have on occasion.

**jersey** · 07-18-2022, 07:28 AM - **2 Likes**

I am proudly announcing:

down to 4! : 15, 20-40, 70mm Ltd, 60-250 DA*

Driline · 07-18-2022, 08:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jersey

I am proudly announcing:

down to 4! : 15, 20-40, 70mm Ltd, 60-250 DA*

Awesome! Minimalism is alive and well!

FotoPete · 07-18-2022, 09:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gofour3

Updated totals from 17/01/2018:
103 Pentax lenses:

Super Takumars: 3
K Series: 38
M Series: 8
A Series: 15
F Series: 6
FA Series:11
6x7 Takumars: 5
67 SMC Pentax: 17

Phil.

What a collection!! 38 K series!? I don't even know off-hand there were that many in the K generation

disconnekt · 07-18-2022, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

Updates count now to 3. Sold off the Kalimar 50mm & the Vivitar 35mm.

Now up to 4: a Auto Sears 50mm f1.7 (M42), a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, a Sigma EX DX f2.8 Macro, and recently a Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro (272E model).

Having a "buyers remorse" with the Tamron 90mm though, even though it wasn't that much money (~$170 with taxes) & in good condition, thinking of just selling it as I dont know if I'm going to be using it that much to justify keeping it :/

D1N0 · 07-19-2022, 01:55 AM

Did some accounting today. It's now 224 not counting doubles.

**mlag** · 07-19-2022, 01:31 PM

Don’t ask how many...
The number increases constantly and my bookkeeping runs behind ...
Let’s say 5 modern for daily use, 5 mirror teles, some pentax-k and more pentax-m from wide to tele, about five 400..500mm tele’s and a bunch of macro and tele convertors...

vrrattko · 07-20-2022, 11:22 AM - **1 Like**

I am happy i managed to reduce my lenses to 5:
DA21, FA35, FA43,DA70 and DA*200. I rarely wish for any other focal lenght. Maybe in future will add some nice Super Takumar 50 1.4 just to enjoy manual focus shooting with beautifully constructed lens. Gotta love Takumars

**ehrwien** · 07-20-2022, 11:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ehrwien

Seems like any time I visit this thread the answer is "one more than last time I was here".

Originally posted by ehrwien

oh God I lost count. I think I may have a problem.

I'm... err... a collector.

D1N0 · 07-20-2022, 02:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ehrwien

I'm... err... a collector.

A simple spreadsheet will solve that for you. Just add them when you get them

**RICHARD L.** · 07-20-2022, 05:20 PM - **1 Like**

P645 FA* 300 mm f/4 telephoto on a K3 III body. You can mount a P67, a P645 or any K lens to a modern Pentax DSLR. What more can you ask for ??

07-18-2022, 04:00 AM	#1923
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by robbiec The A100/2.8 Macro is / has become a bit of a cult lens due to its relative rarity as an optical design that only ran through one season. It has a very exposed rear element which can make it prone to sensor reflection. Saying that it can produce a very nice image Tactile wise the focusing action is absolutely sublime. it's certainly priced that way, Robbie... I've been watching for one for a while now and the prices being asked are as much as the current DFA model.... and, according to our own review section, it does have a different scheme as far as elements/groups than the later F/FA/D FA 100/2.8 macro... (goes looking harder for a decent-priced copy) Last edited by pepperberry farm; 07-18-2022 at 04:13 AM.

07-18-2022, 09:00 AM - 2 Likes	#1928
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	Originally posted by gofour3 Updated totals from 17/01/2018: 103 Pentax lenses: Super Takumars: 3 K Series: 38 M Series: 8 A Series: 15 F Series: 6 FA Series:11 6x7 Takumars: 5 67 SMC Pentax: 17 Phil. What a collection!! 38 K series!? I don't even know off-hand there were that many in the K generation Last edited by FotoPete; 07-21-2022 at 11:06 AM.

07-18-2022, 08:12 PM	#1929
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702	Originally posted by disconnekt Updates count now to 3. Sold off the Kalimar 50mm & the Vivitar 35mm. Now up to 4: a Auto Sears 50mm f1.7 (M42), a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, a Sigma EX DX f2.8 Macro, and recently a Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro (272E model). Having a "buyers remorse" with the Tamron 90mm though, even though it wasn't that much money (~$170 with taxes) & in good condition, thinking of just selling it as I dont know if I'm going to be using it that much to justify keeping it :/ Last edited by disconnekt; 07-19-2022 at 12:56 PM.

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07-17-2022, 01:21 PM - 3 Likes	#1921
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Driline What are your thoughts on the A 100 2.8 macro lens? I have the A 100 F4 lens and was wondering if the 2.8 might be an upgrade. The A100/2.8 Macro is / has become a bit of a cult lens due to its relative rarity as an optical design that only ran through one season. It has a very exposed rear element which can make it prone to sensor reflection. Saying that it can produce a very nice image Tactile wise the focusing action is absolutely sublime.

07-18-2022, 03:36 AM - 1 Like	#1922
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by robbiec The A100/2.8 Macro is / has become a bit of a cult lens due to its relative rarity as an optical design that only ran through one season... I've never heard this before. Can you expand on this a little?

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RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,653	I just acquired my 20th 645 lens (an FA 35 mm f/3.5 AL). Now, I think I have enough ... Regards

07-18-2022, 05:23 AM - 1 Like	#1925
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	Originally posted by pepperberry farm it's certainly priced that way, Robbie... I've been watching for one for a while now and the prices being asked are as much as the current DFA model.... and, according to our own review section, it does have a different scheme as far as elements/groups than the later F/FA/D FA 100/2.8 macro... (goes looking harder for a decent-priced copy) Unfortunately the Japanese are all over the board with pricing on this lens. I’ve seen several hundred dollars to $1,450. One reason I usually don’t often buy from Japan although I have on occasion.

07-18-2022, 07:28 AM - 2 Likes	#1926
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,064	I am proudly announcing: down to 4! : 15, 20-40, 70mm Ltd, 60-250 DA*

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by ehrwien I'm... err... a collector. A simple spreadsheet will solve that for you. Just add them when you get them

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