prime, prime, everywhere a prime...

**pepperberry farm** · 04-08-2017, 02:37 PM

sorry for the loss of the Vivitar 19 - are you thinking of replacing it, Paul?

**ivanvernon** · 04-08-2017, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by paulh

I hate when that happens

All seriousness aside, I'm sure JB Weld would do the trick, and might even be overkill. I would think any good epoxy (i.e. Gorilla Snot, etc) would suffice. Maybe pm @dcshooter for suggestions.

One of my primes is down for the count. My Vivitar (Cosina) 19/3.5 decided to lock up yesterday. Aperture ring (it has the A setting) is very rough to adjust, and the focus ring will not turn at all.

Like something is stripped inside. Crap - after I finally figured that lens out, too....

Might want to send it to Forum member dcshooter to see if he can do anything cost effective with it. He has done wonders for me.

**paulh** · 04-09-2017, 10:11 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

sorry for the loss of the Vivitar 19 - are you thinking of replacing it, Paul?

Yes, eventually. I really like the 20mm focal length on APS-c.

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Might want to send it to Forum member dcshooter to see if he can do anything cost effective with it. He has done wonders for me.

Funny, I just suggested contacting dcshooter to pepperberry about repairing his 35-70 zoom.

I might do that too, but I didn't pay that much for the Vivitar and I'm not sure I want to invest anything more in that lens.

A random dogwalk shot from early February with the Tamron Adaptall-2 28/2.5:

**Scorpio71GR** · 04-09-2017, 01:07 PM - **2 Likes**

A few sunset shots with the K3 and DA21 Limited. I wish I had a lens like this for the K-1.

The river is at flood stage right now. Note the grille in the water.

ChristianRock · 04-10-2017, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Yes, eventually. I really like the 20mm focal length on APS-c.

Funny, I just suggested contacting dcshooter to pepperberry about repairing his 35-70 zoom.

I might do that too, but I didn't pay that much for the Vivitar and I'm not sure I want to invest anything more in that lens.

A random dogwalk shot from early February with the Tamron Adaptall-2 28/2.5:

Is your 19mm Vivitar stuck anywhere near infinity? Considering the huge DOF, it might still be useful in your walks

**paulh** · 04-11-2017, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Is your 19mm Vivitar stuck anywhere near infinity? Considering the huge DOF, it might still be useful in your walks

No, it's right in the middle.

Maybe if I'm feeling adventurous, I'll try disassembling the lens and see if I can do even more damage

.

**pepperberry farm** · 04-11-2017, 06:18 PM

(this sunset is my 40,000th shot on the K-3)

**pepperberry farm** · 04-13-2017, 02:47 AM - **1 Like**

**ivanvernon** · 04-13-2017, 03:55 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Great rendering on the white iris. I like white flowers as a good test of what a lens is capable of, and this one has done great!

**pepperberry farm** · 04-13-2017, 05:02 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Great rendering on the white iris. I like white flowers as a good test of what a lens is capable of, and this one has done great!

thank you - the 72B is an amazing lens; there are a dozen or so of the white iris' about to bloom in front of the pump house, which is where we have clematis planted, so you'll be seeing more of them....

**ivanvernon** · 04-13-2017, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

thank you - the 72B is an amazing lens; there are a dozen or so of the white iris' about to bloom in front of the pump house, which is where we have clematis planted, so you'll be seeing more of them....

Very nice. I did not realize how much further advanced southern Missouri is than northern Ohio. We have hardly anything yet except daffodils, with iris blades just sticking up above the ground a few inches. I will be posting flowers fast and furious by mid-May.

**paulh** · 04-13-2017, 08:40 AM

Blooming trees with bees in March, using a Super Tak 35/3.5:

**pepperberry farm** · 04-13-2017, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Very nice. I did not realize how much further advanced southern Missouri is than northern Ohio. We have hardly anything yet except daffodils, with iris blades just sticking up above the ground a few inches. I will be posting flowers fast and furious by mid-May.

we are about to put our garden in for the year, so that's coming soon here - all of our orchard trees have bloomed and are now working on pips becoming fruit, so all that'll be left will be actual flowers and vegetables to photograph....

I'm sure I'll make do just fine...

(:

**ivanvernon** · 04-13-2017, 10:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

we are about to put our garden in for the year, so that's coming soon here - all of our orchard trees have bloomed and are now working on pips becoming fruit, so all that'll be left will be actual flowers and vegetables to photograph....

I'm sure I'll make do just fine...

(:

June 1 is the earliest "safe" date to put in a garden here. Optimists may try for May 15 at their own risk!

**paulh** · 04-14-2017, 08:11 AM - **1 Like**

Mono version of a previously posted shot - Tamron Adaptall-2 28/2.5

04-11-2017, 12:34 PM - 1 Like	#1521
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by ChristianRock Is your 19mm Vivitar stuck anywhere near infinity? Considering the huge DOF, it might still be useful in your walks No, it's right in the middle. Maybe if I'm feeling adventurous, I'll try disassembling the lens and see if I can do even more damage . Last edited by paulh; 04-11-2017 at 12:40 PM.

04-11-2017, 06:18 PM	#1522
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	K-3 with Rokinon 8mm f3.5 AS IF UMC (this sunset is my 40,000th shot on the K-3)

04-13-2017, 02:47 AM - 1 Like	#1523
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	K-50 with Tamron Adaptall 2 72B - 90mm f2.8 Macro

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04-08-2017, 02:37 PM	#1516
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	sorry for the loss of the Vivitar 19 - are you thinking of replacing it, Paul?

04-08-2017, 05:11 PM	#1517
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by paulh I hate when that happens All seriousness aside, I'm sure JB Weld would do the trick, and might even be overkill. I would think any good epoxy (i.e. Gorilla Snot, etc) would suffice. Maybe pm @dcshooter for suggestions. One of my primes is down for the count. My Vivitar (Cosina) 19/3.5 decided to lock up yesterday. Aperture ring (it has the A setting) is very rough to adjust, and the focus ring will not turn at all. Like something is stripped inside. Crap - after I finally figured that lens out, too.... Might want to send it to Forum member dcshooter to see if he can do anything cost effective with it. He has done wonders for me.

04-09-2017, 10:11 AM - 3 Likes	#1518
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by pepperberry farm sorry for the loss of the Vivitar 19 - are you thinking of replacing it, Paul? Yes, eventually. I really like the 20mm focal length on APS-c. Originally posted by ivanvernon Might want to send it to Forum member dcshooter to see if he can do anything cost effective with it. He has done wonders for me. Funny, I just suggested contacting dcshooter to pepperberry about repairing his 35-70 zoom. I might do that too, but I didn't pay that much for the Vivitar and I'm not sure I want to invest anything more in that lens. A random dogwalk shot from early February with the Tamron Adaptall-2 28/2.5:

04-09-2017, 01:07 PM - 2 Likes	#1519
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	A few sunset shots with the K3 and DA21 Limited. I wish I had a lens like this for the K-1. The river is at flood stage right now. Note the grille in the water.

04-10-2017, 06:20 PM	#1520
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,911	Originally posted by paulh Yes, eventually. I really like the 20mm focal length on APS-c. Funny, I just suggested contacting dcshooter to pepperberry about repairing his 35-70 zoom. I might do that too, but I didn't pay that much for the Vivitar and I'm not sure I want to invest anything more in that lens. A random dogwalk shot from early February with the Tamron Adaptall-2 28/2.5: Is your 19mm Vivitar stuck anywhere near infinity? Considering the huge DOF, it might still be useful in your walks

04-13-2017, 03:55 AM	#1524
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Great rendering on the white iris. I like white flowers as a good test of what a lens is capable of, and this one has done great!

04-13-2017, 05:02 AM	#1525
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivanvernon Great rendering on the white iris. I like white flowers as a good test of what a lens is capable of, and this one has done great! thank you - the 72B is an amazing lens; there are a dozen or so of the white iris' about to bloom in front of the pump house, which is where we have clematis planted, so you'll be seeing more of them....

04-13-2017, 08:16 AM	#1526
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by pepperberry farm thank you - the 72B is an amazing lens; there are a dozen or so of the white iris' about to bloom in front of the pump house, which is where we have clematis planted, so you'll be seeing more of them.... Very nice. I did not realize how much further advanced southern Missouri is than northern Ohio. We have hardly anything yet except daffodils, with iris blades just sticking up above the ground a few inches. I will be posting flowers fast and furious by mid-May.

04-13-2017, 08:40 AM	#1527
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Blooming trees with bees in March, using a Super Tak 35/3.5:

04-13-2017, 08:42 AM	#1528
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivanvernon Very nice. I did not realize how much further advanced southern Missouri is than northern Ohio. We have hardly anything yet except daffodils, with iris blades just sticking up above the ground a few inches. I will be posting flowers fast and furious by mid-May. we are about to put our garden in for the year, so that's coming soon here - all of our orchard trees have bloomed and are now working on pips becoming fruit, so all that'll be left will be actual flowers and vegetables to photograph.... I'm sure I'll make do just fine... (:

04-13-2017, 10:49 AM - 1 Like	#1529
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by pepperberry farm we are about to put our garden in for the year, so that's coming soon here - all of our orchard trees have bloomed and are now working on pips becoming fruit, so all that'll be left will be actual flowers and vegetables to photograph.... I'm sure I'll make do just fine... (: June 1 is the earliest "safe" date to put in a garden here. Optimists may try for May 15 at their own risk!

04-14-2017, 08:11 AM - 1 Like	#1530
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Mono version of a previously posted shot - Tamron Adaptall-2 28/2.5