I have used a Kr for the last 5 or so years as a recreational/hobbyist photographer, and when an ad came up in the local paper for a collection of older Pentax equipment, I pounced. The lot was listed by a former professional who was moving and clearing out his old gear. All in for everything listed below was $425.
The bodies show some signs of use, but judging by my untrained eye, the glass looks to be in great shape. No fuzziness, fungus, dents, scrapes, or bruises are anywhere to be found. All of the moving parts are smooth and precise.
I am a 100% amateur and frankly don’t have an in depth understanding of what I bought, which is where I'm hoping you all can help me!
My trusty Kr is showing its age after MANY hard and fun miles, and I was beginning to think about a used K-1 Mark 1.
After some other advice on the forum and the acquisition of this glass, it seems like a K-1 is in my future!
I apologize in advance if I get the nomenclature or numbering incorrect, I will happily edit the post with corrections and/or additional information.
Bodies:
Program Plus
ME Super
LX
Lenses:
Gemini MC Auto 28mm- f2.8
2x SMC Pentax-M 50mm- f2
Sigma Super Wide II24mm - f2.8 - A aperture setting
Vivitar 75-205mm -f3.5
Seikanon 75-200mm -f4.5
SMC Pentax-A* 300mm- f4 - A aperture setting
Tokina AT-X100-300mm - f4 - A aperture setting
SMC Pentax 500mm -f4.5
Vivitar 2x macrofocusing teleconverter
Other stuff:
Tons of filters andpolarizers
3 bags
Tripod
Monopod
2 flashes
Light ring
Cleaning and maintenance supplies and accessories.
I have a couple of basic questions:
First, am I an idiot who didn't know what he was buying, or did I score? (confirmation bias is a heckuva drug)
Are any of these lenses particularly notable performers? (I have really enjoyed fooling around with the wide angles and the 300mm A* on my Kr)
Do any of these lenses require particular care or maintenance beyond what can be found by Googling 'how to care for old lenses'?
Thank you all in advance, and I do apologize for my naiveté
Last edited by cmadigan; 06-27-2019 at 08:29 AM.
Reason: Fixed a typo