Trying to kick the lens buying habit

torashi · 08-13-2018, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by T T

not sure if this is the right place to ask, but was there any old Pentax film lenses, especially the F and FA series which was made in China?

Many K1000's were assembled in Hong Kong or Taiwan (which is also called Republic of China, hence the made in ROC label), so it's not really unreasonable for low cost lenses of that era to have such a label.

torashi · 08-13-2018, 08:44 AM

Getting back to topic, I strongly encourage you to show us some lens porn. All that talking about this and that, but no pictures!

torashi · 08-13-2018, 08:46 AM

And once you get a hold of a K-1, please fill the review pages of those lenses with pictures taken with them.

NedKelly · 08-13-2018, 10:40 AM

yeah I need the answer to this. I just bought a stack of 6X7 glass...... an 800mm f4, then carried on to buy the 300mm ED IF, then 55 -100 Zoom then 165 f2.8.. I cant seem to stop ! I love them ALL!!

My wife does not know I am on this forum. She does not need to know. I am not sure how I am going to explain that biggish 800mm f4 to her, as I am guessing she will notice it.

Is there a cure for this disease ?

**aslyfox** · 08-13-2018, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by NedKelly

yeah I need the answer to this. I just bought a stack of 6X7 glass...... an 800mm f4, then carried on to buy the 300mm ED IF, then 55 -100 Zoom then 165 f2.8.. I cant seem to stop ! I love them ALL!!

My wife does not know I am on this forum. She does not need to know. I am not sure how I am going to explain that biggish 800mm f4 to her, as I am guessing she will notice it.

Is there a cure for this disease ?

running out of $

but if you find some one willing to trade even that won't help

**monochrome** · 08-13-2018, 10:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by david94903

Yes it is. I tried, and failed, not to purchase a lens today at an antique fair. Walked away with a Vivitar (komine) Auto Telephoto 135mm f2.8 (M42 Mount) in excellent condition for $5. Did I need it??? Absolutely not. But at that price.... how could I say no.

That’s an excellent lens in its many iterations!

Ronald Oakes · 08-13-2018, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by NedKelly

yeah I need the answer to this. I just bought a stack of 6X7 glass...... an 800mm f4, then carried on to buy the 300mm ED IF, then 55 -100 Zoom then 165 f2.8.. I cant seem to stop ! I love them ALL!!
Is there a cure for this disease ?

Yes there is.....its called Death ! You know...."The Big Sleep" ….. "Kicking the Bucket" …..Only cure I know of !

Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 08-13-2018 at 11:04 AM.

NedKelly · 08-13-2018, 11:27 AM

I have a Hasselblad Zeiss 110mm f2 that just sits here on my desk because it is so beautiful. I often pick it up and admire it now and then. Lenses are things of such beauty.

My wife thinks I am a nutter.

At least here on this forum, i am among those who understand me.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-13-2018, 11:52 AM - **2 Likes**

last night, I slipped/tripped and bought another old prime...

so, no, there is not a 'cure' for this..

**Cerebum** · 08-13-2018, 11:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

last night, I slipped/tripped and bought another old prime...

so, no, there is not a 'cure' for this..

What was it? I am in remission, although my last lens was my 21mm limited which is like the biggest bowl of your favourite ice cream, so, I am sated, for now

so, whatchagot?

**david94903** · 08-13-2018, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by T T

not sure if this is the right place to ask, but was there any old Pentax film lenses, especially the F and FA series which was made in China?

Not that this vendor had. There was another vendor who had a small bevy of old film cameras including a few Pentax bodies with lenses. Unfortunately we were on the way out, so I couldn't linger. I did notice one Takumar 55mm F1.8 but didn't have time to spend to figure out if it was any good or which version it might be. Gonna have to go back next month when the fair returns.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-13-2018, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

What was it? I am in remission, although my last lens was my 21mm limited which is like the biggest bowl of your favourite ice cream, so, I am sated, for now

so, whatchagot?

Vivitar 55mm f2.8 macro...

Wasp · 08-13-2018, 01:04 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by torashi

Getting back to topic, I strongly encourage you to show us some lens porn. All that talking about this and that, but no pictures!

I will line up the little soldiers on parade tomorrow and take some pictures.

MJKoski · 08-13-2018, 01:07 PM - **1 Like**

One good cure is to buy a camera for which one can find no lenses. For example Leica Q. Or 4000€ Fatbike. Much more useful than stupid camera gear and also gets one in good shape physically. Leica Q fits in small backpack when cycling around the wilderness. Although I would rather take some snacks instead of Leica for long runs.

Serious advice: Get a top of the class lens like Zeiss 135/2 APO. After that there is no return to coke bottle bottom lenses.

**david94903** · 08-14-2018, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

That’s an excellent lens in its many iterations!

Good to hear. I'm looking forward to running it through it's paces and having fun with it. I haven't used an M42 lens in a long time, so it'll be fun getting to know the lens. And I haven't had a 135mm lens in almost thirty years, so it'll also be interesting to revisit that focal length.

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08-13-2018, 08:42 AM	#31
torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	Originally posted by T T not sure if this is the right place to ask, but was there any old Pentax film lenses, especially the F and FA series which was made in China? Many K1000's were assembled in Hong Kong or Taiwan (which is also called Republic of China, hence the made in ROC label), so it's not really unreasonable for low cost lenses of that era to have such a label.

08-13-2018, 08:44 AM	#32
torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	Getting back to topic, I strongly encourage you to show us some lens porn. All that talking about this and that, but no pictures!

08-13-2018, 08:46 AM	#33
torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	And once you get a hold of a K-1, please fill the review pages of those lenses with pictures taken with them.

08-13-2018, 10:40 AM	#34
NedKelly Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 45	yeah I need the answer to this. I just bought a stack of 6X7 glass...... an 800mm f4, then carried on to buy the 300mm ED IF, then 55 -100 Zoom then 165 f2.8.. I cant seem to stop ! I love them ALL!! My wife does not know I am on this forum. She does not need to know. I am not sure how I am going to explain that biggish 800mm f4 to her, as I am guessing she will notice it. Is there a cure for this disease ?

08-13-2018, 10:43 AM	#35
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by NedKelly yeah I need the answer to this. I just bought a stack of 6X7 glass...... an 800mm f4, then carried on to buy the 300mm ED IF, then 55 -100 Zoom then 165 f2.8.. I cant seem to stop ! I love them ALL!! My wife does not know I am on this forum. She does not need to know. I am not sure how I am going to explain that biggish 800mm f4 to her, as I am guessing she will notice it. Is there a cure for this disease ? running out of $ but if you find some one willing to trade even that won't help

08-13-2018, 10:47 AM - 1 Like	#36
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by david94903 Yes it is. I tried, and failed, not to purchase a lens today at an antique fair. Walked away with a Vivitar (komine) Auto Telephoto 135mm f2.8 (M42 Mount) in excellent condition for $5. Did I need it??? Absolutely not. But at that price.... how could I say no. That’s an excellent lens in its many iterations!

08-13-2018, 10:56 AM	#37
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Originally posted by NedKelly yeah I need the answer to this. I just bought a stack of 6X7 glass...... an 800mm f4, then carried on to buy the 300mm ED IF, then 55 -100 Zoom then 165 f2.8.. I cant seem to stop ! I love them ALL!! Is there a cure for this disease ? Yes there is.....its called Death ! You know...."The Big Sleep" ….. "Kicking the Bucket" …..Only cure I know of ! Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 08-13-2018 at 11:04 AM.

08-13-2018, 11:27 AM	#38
NedKelly Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 45	I have a Hasselblad Zeiss 110mm f2 that just sits here on my desk because it is so beautiful. I often pick it up and admire it now and then. Lenses are things of such beauty. My wife thinks I am a nutter. At least here on this forum, i am among those who understand me.

08-13-2018, 11:52 AM - 2 Likes	#39
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	last night, I slipped/tripped and bought another old prime... so, no, there is not a 'cure' for this..

08-13-2018, 11:59 AM - 1 Like	#40
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by pepperberry farm last night, I slipped/tripped and bought another old prime... so, no, there is not a 'cure' for this.. What was it? I am in remission, although my last lens was my 21mm limited which is like the biggest bowl of your favourite ice cream, so, I am sated, for now so, whatchagot?

08-13-2018, 12:19 PM	#41
david94903 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Rafael, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 806	Originally posted by T T not sure if this is the right place to ask, but was there any old Pentax film lenses, especially the F and FA series which was made in China? Not that this vendor had. There was another vendor who had a small bevy of old film cameras including a few Pentax bodies with lenses. Unfortunately we were on the way out, so I couldn't linger. I did notice one Takumar 55mm F1.8 but didn't have time to spend to figure out if it was any good or which version it might be. Gonna have to go back next month when the fair returns.

08-13-2018, 12:44 PM	#42
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	Originally posted by Cerebum What was it? I am in remission, although my last lens was my 21mm limited which is like the biggest bowl of your favourite ice cream, so, I am sated, for now so, whatchagot? Vivitar 55mm f2.8 macro...

08-13-2018, 01:04 PM - 2 Likes	#43
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by torashi Getting back to topic, I strongly encourage you to show us some lens porn. All that talking about this and that, but no pictures! I will line up the little soldiers on parade tomorrow and take some pictures.

08-13-2018, 01:07 PM - 1 Like	#44
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	One good cure is to buy a camera for which one can find no lenses. For example Leica Q. Or 4000€ Fatbike. Much more useful than stupid camera gear and also gets one in good shape physically. Leica Q fits in small backpack when cycling around the wilderness. Although I would rather take some snacks instead of Leica for long runs. Serious advice: Get a top of the class lens like Zeiss 135/2 APO. After that there is no return to coke bottle bottom lenses.

08-14-2018, 12:05 AM	#45
david94903 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Rafael, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 806	Originally posted by monochrome That’s an excellent lens in its many iterations! Good to hear. I'm looking forward to running it through it's paces and having fun with it. I haven't used an M42 lens in a long time, so it'll be fun getting to know the lens. And I haven't had a 135mm lens in almost thirty years, so it'll also be interesting to revisit that focal length.