My Vivitar S1 105 macro...

Buddha Jones · 05-09-2008, 04:19 PM

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D00D!!! $500, does he/she have any friends?

creampuff · 05-09-2008, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by TomInJax

How about a Voigtländer SL 125/2.5 Macro lens for $2899.00 Including shipping, anywhere?

For that price (US$) I'm willing to sell my Voigtlander. Serious offer.
Buyer can pay me by Paypal (add 4%). Lens shipped from Singapore. Guaranteed mint.

heatherslightbox · 05-09-2008, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

For that price (US$) I'm willing to sell my Voigtlander. Serious offer.
Buyer can pay me by Paypal (add 4%). Lens shipped from Singapore. Guaranteed mint.

Why don't you put in the Marketplace and see what happens? You never know.

Heather

creampuff · 05-09-2008, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by hwblanks

Why don't you put in the Marketplace and see what happens? You never know.

Heather

I currently have 5 macro lenses, so you know what I like to use.
Also I'm kinda worried that if I sell the Voigtlander, I might just suffer seller's remorse later.
Hmmm, maybe if I'm really, really desperate for money I might just do that.

TomInJax · 05-09-2008, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

I currently have 5 macro lenses, so you know what I like to use.
Also I'm kinda worried that if I sell the Voigtlander, I might just suffer seller's remorse later.
Hmmm, maybe if I'm really, really desperate for money I might just do that.

Creampuff, don't do it!!! Somebody just might buy it! You will regret it, eventually! Do not sell the crown jewel!!

libbe · 05-09-2008, 07:50 PM

We have now decided to go with google checkout payment, hopefully i will get a bill on my account before i go to bed (which is in 3-4 hours, since i work nights in Norway), the lens will then be shipped tomorrow hopefully

When i get home i will have ALOT of fun with my new DA16-50 (hope its a good copy), my new metz 58, and this beloved crownjewel. Actually i think my LBA is almost cured (maybe i need the 50-135 soon hehe)

heatherslightbox · 05-09-2008, 08:27 PM

I've sent out the bill and I should be getting the money soon.

As for the replacement, I've decided on either the Tamron 90 (who can beat the price of $359.95 after rebate?) or the DFA100/2.8 like I was originally going to get ($439 at Buydig with no rebate).

Any opinions?
Heather

k100d · 05-09-2008, 08:54 PM

when you get the money to spare, how about this?
smc PENTAX FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 Exc+ - eBay (item 160238550686 end time Jun-06-08 23:38:51 PDT)

libbe · 05-09-2008, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

D00D!!! $500, does he/she have any friends?

Yes i have, they are all canikon users who pay 1800USD for a eos 40D, and 2800USD for a 16-35 F2.8 USM II .... Still i take just as good (at least almost, will take just as good when i get my 660USD 16-50 or my 500USD Viv S1 HAHA ^^) pictures with my k10

libbe · 05-09-2008, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by hwblanks

I've sent out the bill and I should be getting the money soon.

As for the replacement, I've decided on either the Tamron 90 (who can beat the price of $359.95 after rebate?) or the DFA100/2.8 like I was originally going to get ($439 at Buydig with no rebate).

Any opinions?
Heather

I need to wait about 10 hours till i wake up again (my brother will be awake back home then), he will have to go to my desktop and enter my email so i can get the link to pay the bill. Cash should be at your acc soon hehe

heatherslightbox · 05-10-2008, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by k100d

when you get the money to spare, how about this?
smc PENTAX FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 Exc+ - eBay (item 160238550686 end time Jun-06-08 23:38:51 PDT)

That may be a possibility. The only thing that turns me off from it is that it's so heavy--I have small hands and a tendency for tendonitis to flare up in the right wrist (no thanks to my day job), so lighter is better.

I will take another look at it, however.

Libbe,
I may not be home by the time the money shows up in the account, as I've got to make a trip to the in-laws for my FIL's b'day dinner, but I'll check my email once I get there and once I have the money, I'll try and sneak away to the PO, which isn't too far from their house to mail the package. If I absolutely can't get there today, I will most certainly get it mailed out to you on Monday.

Heather

TomInJax · 05-10-2008, 06:07 AM

Ok Heather, now that you have done this are you going to get a new macro or the Sigma 10-20mm? My vote is for the Sigma, but I am curious to see what your choice is.

heatherslightbox · 05-10-2008, 07:27 AM

Since I now have the DA35 macro coming, it might make more sense to get the 10-20. If I'm not mistaken, the Tamron rebates have been extended to 8/31, so that gives me time to save up about $250 to supplement the $200 in birthday money that I usually get.

On the subject of WA lenses, I got my copy of the June Shutterbug magazine yesterday and they had some more info on the Tamron 10-24, I'll be posting most of that info in another thread, but I will say that it is going to be faster than the Sigma 10-20. The speed on the Tamron is supposed to be f3.5-4.5. Still, no price or released date has been announced.

Heather

**NaClH2O** · 05-10-2008, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by hwblanks

I've sent out the bill and I should be getting the money soon.

As for the replacement, I've decided on either the Tamron 90 (who can beat the price of $359.95 after rebate?) or the DFA100/2.8 like I was originally going to get ($439 at Buydig with no rebate).

Any opinions?
Heather

Heather, I'd say to get the Tammy. I have the older version of it (the non DI one) and I simply love the lens. Great macro, but also excellent short tele and long portrait lens, excellent for flora, butterflies etc. I've found that 90mm is a very good focal length for the kind of shooting I do. Of all my primes it is one of the most versitile.

NaCl(almost always in my bag)H2O

libbe · 05-10-2008, 07:42 AM

Payment has been done now! 1 Payment request from book junkie sales - Vivitar Series 1 105/2.5 macro lens USD 500,00
VISA XXX-2418 to Book Junkie Sales.

05-09-2008, 07:50 PM	#21
libbe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 117	We have now decided to go with google checkout payment, hopefully i will get a bill on my account before i go to bed (which is in 3-4 hours, since i work nights in Norway), the lens will then be shipped tomorrow hopefully When i get home i will have ALOT of fun with my new DA16-50 (hope its a good copy), my new metz 58, and this beloved crownjewel. Actually i think my LBA is almost cured (maybe i need the 50-135 soon hehe) Last edited by libbe; 05-09-2008 at 07:54 PM. Reason: Edit: ps buddha; i will NOT pay a unreasonable price for a 50-135, since it is easy to get a hold on ;)

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05-09-2008, 04:19 PM	#16
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	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. D00D!!! $500, does he/she have any friends?

05-09-2008, 04:25 PM	#17
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by TomInJax How about a Voigtländer SL 125/2.5 Macro lens for $2899.00 Including shipping, anywhere? For that price (US$) I'm willing to sell my Voigtlander. Serious offer. Buyer can pay me by Paypal (add 4%). Lens shipped from Singapore. Guaranteed mint.

05-09-2008, 04:29 PM	#18
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599 Original Poster	Originally posted by creampuff For that price (US$) I'm willing to sell my Voigtlander. Serious offer. Buyer can pay me by Paypal (add 4%). Lens shipped from Singapore. Guaranteed mint. Why don't you put in the Marketplace and see what happens? You never know. Heather

05-09-2008, 04:37 PM	#19
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by hwblanks Why don't you put in the Marketplace and see what happens? You never know. Heather I currently have 5 macro lenses, so you know what I like to use. Also I'm kinda worried that if I sell the Voigtlander, I might just suffer seller's remorse later. Hmmm, maybe if I'm really, really desperate for money I might just do that.

05-09-2008, 07:09 PM	#20
TomInJax Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 531	Originally posted by creampuff I currently have 5 macro lenses, so you know what I like to use. Also I'm kinda worried that if I sell the Voigtlander, I might just suffer seller's remorse later. Hmmm, maybe if I'm really, really desperate for money I might just do that. Creampuff, don't do it!!! Somebody just might buy it! You will regret it, eventually! Do not sell the crown jewel!!

05-09-2008, 08:27 PM	#22
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599 Original Poster	I've sent out the bill and I should be getting the money soon. As for the replacement, I've decided on either the Tamron 90 (who can beat the price of $359.95 after rebate?) or the DFA100/2.8 like I was originally going to get ($439 at Buydig with no rebate). Any opinions? Heather

05-09-2008, 08:54 PM	#23
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	when you get the money to spare, how about this? smc PENTAX FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 Exc+ - eBay (item 160238550686 end time Jun-06-08 23:38:51 PDT)

05-09-2008, 09:28 PM	#24
libbe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 117	Originally posted by Buddha Jones D00D!!! $500, does he/she have any friends? Yes i have, they are all canikon users who pay 1800USD for a eos 40D, and 2800USD for a 16-35 F2.8 USM II .... Still i take just as good (at least almost, will take just as good when i get my 660USD 16-50 or my 500USD Viv S1 HAHA ^^) pictures with my k10

05-09-2008, 09:30 PM	#25
libbe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 117	Originally posted by hwblanks I've sent out the bill and I should be getting the money soon. As for the replacement, I've decided on either the Tamron 90 (who can beat the price of $359.95 after rebate?) or the DFA100/2.8 like I was originally going to get ($439 at Buydig with no rebate). Any opinions? Heather I need to wait about 10 hours till i wake up again (my brother will be awake back home then), he will have to go to my desktop and enter my email so i can get the link to pay the bill. Cash should be at your acc soon hehe

05-10-2008, 03:44 AM	#26
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599 Original Poster	Originally posted by k100d when you get the money to spare, how about this? smc PENTAX FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 Exc+ - eBay (item 160238550686 end time Jun-06-08 23:38:51 PDT) That may be a possibility. The only thing that turns me off from it is that it's so heavy--I have small hands and a tendency for tendonitis to flare up in the right wrist (no thanks to my day job), so lighter is better. I will take another look at it, however. Libbe, I may not be home by the time the money shows up in the account, as I've got to make a trip to the in-laws for my FIL's b'day dinner, but I'll check my email once I get there and once I have the money, I'll try and sneak away to the PO, which isn't too far from their house to mail the package. If I absolutely can't get there today, I will most certainly get it mailed out to you on Monday. Heather

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05-10-2008, 06:07 AM	#27
TomInJax Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 531	Ok Heather, now that you have done this are you going to get a new macro or the Sigma 10-20mm? My vote is for the Sigma, but I am curious to see what your choice is.

05-10-2008, 07:27 AM	#28
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599 Original Poster	Since I now have the DA35 macro coming, it might make more sense to get the 10-20. If I'm not mistaken, the Tamron rebates have been extended to 8/31, so that gives me time to save up about $250 to supplement the $200 in birthday money that I usually get. On the subject of WA lenses, I got my copy of the June Shutterbug magazine yesterday and they had some more info on the Tamron 10-24, I'll be posting most of that info in another thread, but I will say that it is going to be faster than the Sigma 10-20. The speed on the Tamron is supposed to be f3.5-4.5. Still, no price or released date has been announced. Heather

05-10-2008, 07:32 AM	#29
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Originally posted by hwblanks I've sent out the bill and I should be getting the money soon. As for the replacement, I've decided on either the Tamron 90 (who can beat the price of $359.95 after rebate?) or the DFA100/2.8 like I was originally going to get ($439 at Buydig with no rebate). Any opinions? Heather Heather, I'd say to get the Tammy. I have the older version of it (the non DI one) and I simply love the lens. Great macro, but also excellent short tele and long portrait lens, excellent for flora, butterflies etc. I've found that 90mm is a very good focal length for the kind of shooting I do. Of all my primes it is one of the most versitile. NaCl(almost always in my bag)H2O

05-10-2008, 07:42 AM	#30
libbe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 117	Payment has been done now! 1 Payment request from book junkie sales - Vivitar Series 1 105/2.5 macro lens USD 500,00 VISA XXX-2418 to Book Junkie Sales.