Trying to kick the lens buying habit

Wasp · 08-15-2018, 07:59 AM

I very nearly had a relapse. There is this antique store on the way to the office. I usually pass by before they open of after they close, but today I finally got there at the right time. They had a whole bunch of lenses that they let me have a look at.

There was this third party (forgot the brand but it was not one of the big ones) 135mm f/2.8 in K-mount. Quite cheap too. I was already buying it in my mind when I checked the aperture. The lever flicked back and forth but it did not stop down, no matter what you do with the aperture ring. Nope.

A Pentax FA 35-80 looked promising, but the front lens surround (or maybe the entire front lens element) was missing. Nope.

On to the next thing - that nifty fifty. I missed out on another one the other day. It was a Pentax A 50mm f/1.4 at a rock bottom price, but the ad disclosed a great big white spot inside, so I let it pass me by. The one that got away...

Wheatfield · 08-15-2018, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

I can see the top of the table still

I cannot match what you have

I only have 4 cameras [ 1 bridge, 1 P & S, 2 Pentax DSLR ], and 11 lenses and the 1.4 rear converter

but I am willing to bet that some folks might be able cover that table with cameras and lenses

I consider my lens collection to be quite modest, and in fact, I have sold a few lenses since that was taken.
I still have a bunch of film cameras, 3 LX bodies, a black MX, a chrome ME and ME Super, I might have a black one as well, a Program Plus, I'm pretty sure I still have a KM and K1000 kicking around.
I got the LX bodies serviced back in 2006 or so and I don't think I shot more than half a dozen rolls of film through either of them since then. I haven't shot film at all since 2006.

**Cerebum** · 08-15-2018, 04:08 PM

My LBA seems to have gone into remission after I captured an elusive isco Göttingen iscolor. OK, I would like a plm and a czj flektogon but I am no longer craving. Good thing too, my cupboard is full. I will take a picture tomorrow, when my wife is out

dbs · 08-15-2018, 08:38 PM

Oh dear LBA and wives......mmm

Better leave it there

Dave

D1N0 · 08-16-2018, 04:07 AM

Another failed attempt. This is the last one for a couple of months I swear!

**aslyfox** · 08-16-2018, 04:16 AM

well, I have an wedding anniversary coming up in September, no. 27, so I am starting to feel the urges

and looking at what is being listed in the market place

**Cerebum** · 08-16-2018, 05:31 AM

Lenses as promised. Picture 3 is my manual kit, 2 is my AF bag. I realised afterwards that I also have my 18-55 which was in a bag

Attached Images

**aslyfox** · 08-16-2018, 05:42 AM - **1 Like**

one thing I know for sure

wait for the outcome of the raffle

[ you are posting so we make the minimum number aren't you ? ]

post enough to compete 10 posts or to be entered automatically 180 posts

you might just win a K 1 or K 1 II

**aslyfox** · 08-16-2018, 05:45 AM

To recap:

The community must reach 45,000 posts each month

At that point, 3 threads will be created 8 hours apart, and the first 80 posters in each will get a raffle entry

Automatic raffle entry if you have 180+ posts

Raffle participants must have at least 10 forum posts in the month of the raffle

The winner is drawn at random, and we will ship a K-1 to the winner
If the community reaches 51,000 posts by the end of the month, the prize gets upgraded to a K-1 II

Read more at: Pentax K-1 Triple Giveaway: Summer 2018 - Giveaways and Events | PentaxForums.com

**Cerebum** · 08-16-2018, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

one thing I know for sure

wait for the outcome of the raffle

[ you are posting so we make the minimum number aren't you ? ]

post enough to compete 10 posts or to be entered automatically 180 posts

you might just win a K 1 or K 1 II

I am also trying to reach 180 posts, so that I don't have to get up at 6am again, whilst maintaining what I laughingly refer to as my forum integrity

timw4mail · 08-16-2018, 06:16 AM

I wish I knew how many posts I had made this month...

timw4mail · 08-16-2018, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Another failed attempt. This is the last one for a couple of months I swear!

It seems like an international border crossing would be a deterrent...

D1N0 · 08-16-2018, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by timw4mail

It seems like an international border crossing would be a deterrent...

The lens was so much cheaper than I can find it for in Europe it was worthwhile. (Tele-Takumar 200mm F5.6) I even have to pay taxes because of the Ebay Global Shipping program (it cost just $20 and under €22 there are no taxes on imports to the Netherlands which is very handy for hassle free imports of cheap stuff from China). Shipping is cheaper than usually from the US ($23 instead of usual around $45).

**aslyfox** · 08-16-2018, 06:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timw4mail

I wish I knew how many posts I had made this month...

count them

go to " posts " to the left, they will be listed by day and time

Wasp · 08-16-2018, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Lenses as promised. Picture 3 is my manual kit, 2 is my AF bag. I realised afterwards that I also have my 18-55 which was in a bag

Thanks for sharing.

I now feel relieved to know that my LBA is in an early stage.

At the same time I am also feeling unworthy.

08-16-2018, 06:25 AM	#73
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by timw4mail It seems like an international border crossing would be a deterrent... The lens was so much cheaper than I can find it for in Europe it was worthwhile. (Tele-Takumar 200mm F5.6) I even have to pay taxes because of the Ebay Global Shipping program (it cost just $20 and under €22 there are no taxes on imports to the Netherlands which is very handy for hassle free imports of cheap stuff from China). Shipping is cheaper than usually from the US ($23 instead of usual around $45). Last edited by D1N0; 08-16-2018 at 06:31 AM.

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08-15-2018, 07:59 AM	#61
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660 Original Poster	I very nearly had a relapse. There is this antique store on the way to the office. I usually pass by before they open of after they close, but today I finally got there at the right time. They had a whole bunch of lenses that they let me have a look at. There was this third party (forgot the brand but it was not one of the big ones) 135mm f/2.8 in K-mount. Quite cheap too. I was already buying it in my mind when I checked the aperture. The lever flicked back and forth but it did not stop down, no matter what you do with the aperture ring. Nope. A Pentax FA 35-80 looked promising, but the front lens surround (or maybe the entire front lens element) was missing. Nope. On to the next thing - that nifty fifty. I missed out on another one the other day. It was a Pentax A 50mm f/1.4 at a rock bottom price, but the ad disclosed a great big white spot inside, so I let it pass me by. The one that got away...

08-15-2018, 03:10 PM	#62
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by aslyfox I can see the top of the table still I cannot match what you have I only have 4 cameras [ 1 bridge, 1 P & S, 2 Pentax DSLR ], and 11 lenses and the 1.4 rear converter but I am willing to bet that some folks might be able cover that table with cameras and lenses I consider my lens collection to be quite modest, and in fact, I have sold a few lenses since that was taken. I still have a bunch of film cameras, 3 LX bodies, a black MX, a chrome ME and ME Super, I might have a black one as well, a Program Plus, I'm pretty sure I still have a KM and K1000 kicking around. I got the LX bodies serviced back in 2006 or so and I don't think I shot more than half a dozen rolls of film through either of them since then. I haven't shot film at all since 2006.

08-15-2018, 04:08 PM	#63
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	My LBA seems to have gone into remission after I captured an elusive isco Göttingen iscolor. OK, I would like a plm and a czj flektogon but I am no longer craving. Good thing too, my cupboard is full. I will take a picture tomorrow, when my wife is out

08-15-2018, 08:38 PM	#64
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Oh dear LBA and wives......mmm Better leave it there Dave

08-16-2018, 04:07 AM	#65
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Another failed attempt. This is the last one for a couple of months I swear!

08-16-2018, 04:16 AM	#66
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	well, I have an wedding anniversary coming up in September, no. 27, so I am starting to feel the urges and looking at what is being listed in the market place

08-16-2018, 05:31 AM	#67
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Lenses as promised. Picture 3 is my manual kit, 2 is my AF bag. I realised afterwards that I also have my 18-55 which was in a bag Attached Images

08-16-2018, 05:42 AM - 1 Like	#68
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	one thing I know for sure wait for the outcome of the raffle [ you are posting so we make the minimum number aren't you ? ] post enough to compete 10 posts or to be entered automatically 180 posts you might just win a K 1 or K 1 II

08-16-2018, 05:45 AM	#69
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	To recap: The community must reach 45,000 posts each month At that point, 3 threads will be created 8 hours apart, and the first 80 posters in each will get a raffle entry Automatic raffle entry if you have 180+ posts Raffle participants must have at least 10 forum posts in the month of the raffle The winner is drawn at random, and we will ship a K-1 to the winner If the community reaches 51,000 posts by the end of the month, the prize gets upgraded to a K-1 II Read more at: Pentax K-1 Triple Giveaway: Summer 2018 - Giveaways and Events \| PentaxForums.com

08-16-2018, 05:55 AM	#70
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by aslyfox one thing I know for sure wait for the outcome of the raffle [ you are posting so we make the minimum number aren't you ? ] post enough to compete 10 posts or to be entered automatically 180 posts you might just win a K 1 or K 1 II I am also trying to reach 180 posts, so that I don't have to get up at 6am again, whilst maintaining what I laughingly refer to as my forum integrity

08-16-2018, 06:16 AM	#71
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	I wish I knew how many posts I had made this month...

08-16-2018, 06:17 AM	#72
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by D1N0 Another failed attempt. This is the last one for a couple of months I swear! It seems like an international border crossing would be a deterrent...

08-16-2018, 06:27 AM - 1 Like	#74
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by timw4mail I wish I knew how many posts I had made this month... count them go to " posts " to the left, they will be listed by day and time

08-16-2018, 06:28 AM	#75
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cerebum Lenses as promised. Picture 3 is my manual kit, 2 is my AF bag. I realised afterwards that I also have my 18-55 which was in a bag Thanks for sharing. I now feel relieved to know that my LBA is in an early stage. At the same time I am also feeling unworthy.