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**ivanvernon** · 02-02-2021, 03:05 PM - **5 Likes**

One of my favorite prime lenses, the Pentax 67 75mm f 2.8. This lens has become way over priced nowadays, but I got semi-affordable copy because of a slight dent in the lens thread, meaning I cannot put a filter on it.

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**pepperberry farm** · 02-03-2021, 04:53 AM - **4 Likes**

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edom31 · 02-03-2021, 10:02 AM - **2 Likes**

Zuiko 50/1.8 K-S1

**RICHARD L.** · 02-03-2021, 10:30 AM - **3 Likes**

Using "Pixel Shift" is always a gamble as you never know if a person will step into your picture frame or if someone in the picture will move.

**paulh** · 02-03-2021, 12:15 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by richard0170

K3 and A 35mm f2

Delightfully gloomy!

Super Tak 105/2.8 on K10D:

Last edited by paulh; 02-03-2021 at 12:37 PM.

**richard0170** · 02-03-2021, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Delightfully

Thank you. Though I have to say the weather was anything but delightful.

edom31 · 02-03-2021, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

One of my favorite prime lenses, the Pentax 67 75mm f 2.8. This lens has become way over priced nowadays, but I got semi-affordable copy because of a slight dent in the lens thread, meaning I cannot put a filter on it.

What is the thread size? You can always find a "Clip-on" filter/hood...

**ivanvernon** · 02-03-2021, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by edom31

What is the thread size? You can always find a "Clip-on" filter/hood...

It is 67mm. Actually, I have now managed to force fit an Agfa UV filter on the lens, so problem solved. Anyway, it uses a standard P67 67mm square hood PH-SA, so now I am able to use filter, cap, and hood. It actually was only a small dent, so with the Agfa UA filter in place the dent is no longer visible. I only paid $1,100 for the lens, so now with many of these lenses going for up to $2,500 I am feeling fully vindicated. :>)

edom31 · 02-03-2021, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

I only paid $1,100 for the lens, so now with many of these lenses going for up to $2,500 I am feeling fully vindicated. :>)

Great to hear Ivan - I have a much cheaper lens with a bad filter thread (Tak 200/4) got a clip-on hood and solved my issues. I've never shot with filters... well once shooting film with a polarizer to avoid glass reflections.

PS - the day I am allowed to spend an amount barely close to that... I think that it is long ways for now, but I hope I can enjoy it.

---------- Post added 02-03-21 at 05:53 PM ----------

Originally posted by paulh

Super Tak 105/2.8 on K10D:

What a shot, Paul!

**paulh** · 02-03-2021, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by edom31

What a shot, Paul!

Thanks Ed. I waited all day for the clouds to break up, and they did, right at sunset.

edom31 · 02-03-2021, 06:30 PM - **3 Likes**

K 100/4 Macro in the snow... well not "in" it.

**ivanvernon** · 02-03-2021, 07:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by edom31

Great to hear Ivan - I have a much cheaper lens with a bad filter thread (Tak 200/4) got a clip-on hood and solved my issues. I've never shot with filters... well once shooting film with a polarizer to avoid glass reflections.

PS - the day I am allowed to spend an amount barely close to that... I think that it is long ways for now, but I hope I can enjoy it.

---------- Post added 02-03-21 at 05:53 PM ----------

What a shot, Paul!

This is what LBS (lens buying syndrome) can do to you. You start wanting another 50mm lens for maybe $75 and you wind up buying Zeiss and Leica lenses for several thousands of dollars each. At least, I can honestly say that I am really not buying any more lenses. I am looking at a few, but definitely not buying them.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-04-2021, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

This is what LBS (lens buying syndrome) can do to you. You start wanting another 50mm lens for maybe $75 and you wind up buying Zeiss and Leica lenses for several thousands of dollars each. At least, I can honestly say that I am really not buying any more lenses. I am looking at a few, but definitely not buying them.

it's worse if you start with another camera system that allows you to adapt a wide array of lens mounts and already have a severe case of LBA.... you'll end up with a box full of adapters and all sorts of options to run with....

did I say 'worse'?

(:

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edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by ivanvernon One of my favorite prime lenses, the Pentax 67 75mm f 2.8. This lens has become way over priced nowadays, but I got semi-affordable copy because of a slight dent in the lens thread, meaning I cannot put a filter on it. What is the thread size? You can always find a "Clip-on" filter/hood...

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ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by edom31 What is the thread size? You can always find a "Clip-on" filter/hood... It is 67mm. Actually, I have now managed to force fit an Agfa UV filter on the lens, so problem solved. Anyway, it uses a standard P67 67mm square hood PH-SA, so now I am able to use filter, cap, and hood. It actually was only a small dent, so with the Agfa UA filter in place the dent is no longer visible. I only paid $1,100 for the lens, so now with many of these lenses going for up to $2,500 I am feeling fully vindicated. :>)

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edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by ivanvernon I only paid $1,100 for the lens, so now with many of these lenses going for up to $2,500 I am feeling fully vindicated. :>) Great to hear Ivan - I have a much cheaper lens with a bad filter thread (Tak 200/4) got a clip-on hood and solved my issues. I've never shot with filters... well once shooting film with a polarizer to avoid glass reflections. PS - the day I am allowed to spend an amount barely close to that... I think that it is long ways for now, but I hope I can enjoy it. ---------- Post added 02-03-21 at 05:53 PM ---------- Originally posted by paulh Super Tak 105/2.8 on K10D: What a shot, Paul!

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,269	Originally posted by edom31 What a shot, Paul! Thanks Ed. I waited all day for the clouds to break up, and they did, right at sunset.

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ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by edom31 Great to hear Ivan - I have a much cheaper lens with a bad filter thread (Tak 200/4) got a clip-on hood and solved my issues. I've never shot with filters... well once shooting film with a polarizer to avoid glass reflections. PS - the day I am allowed to spend an amount barely close to that... I think that it is long ways for now, but I hope I can enjoy it. ---------- Post added 02-03-21 at 05:53 PM ---------- What a shot, Paul! This is what LBS (lens buying syndrome) can do to you. You start wanting another 50mm lens for maybe $75 and you wind up buying Zeiss and Leica lenses for several thousands of dollars each. At least, I can honestly say that I am really not buying any more lenses. I am looking at a few, but definitely not buying them.

02-04-2021, 04:53 AM	#12120
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivanvernon This is what LBS (lens buying syndrome) can do to you. You start wanting another 50mm lens for maybe $75 and you wind up buying Zeiss and Leica lenses for several thousands of dollars each. At least, I can honestly say that I am really not buying any more lenses. I am looking at a few, but definitely not buying them. it's worse if you start with another camera system that allows you to adapt a wide array of lens mounts and already have a severe case of LBA.... you'll end up with a box full of adapters and all sorts of options to run with.... did I say 'worse'? (: