Look What Pentax Just Sent Me

benjikan · 04-25-2007, 09:04 AM

Just got a call that it arrived...So they sent it over to me by messenger...Got to find a filter "FAST"...31 mm Limited..

Where do I pour the "Vodka"?

Ben

Last edited by benjikan; 02-07-2013 at 06:03 PM.

Finn · 04-25-2007, 09:07 AM

Mine arrived last week. I still set in front of me every once in a while, just to gaze...

Busiko · 04-25-2007, 09:11 AM

I'm affraid Pentax did it wrong. It should have my address instead, :ugh:

roentarre · 04-25-2007, 09:23 AM

Why do you need vodka after receiving this lens? I only drink it when I am depressed :P

Cannot wait to see this lens in action. Sure you would post them here!

That lens costs me to the degree that I ate no breakie and lunches for 2 months or so.

Lucky you. Got a black one instead of silver. Black one looks sleek

benjikan · 04-25-2007, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

Why do you need vodka after receiving this lens? I only drink it when I am depressed :P

Cannot wait to see this lens in action. Sure you would post them here!

That lens costs me to the degree that I ate no breakie and lunches for 2 months or so.

Lucky you. Got a black one instead of silver. Black one looks sleek

I meant pour some vodka in to it...Makes a nice "Glass"

roentarre · 04-25-2007, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

I meant pour some vodka in to it...Makes a nice "Glass"

Haha

My fault that I did not see the humour in it first place

jnorth · 04-25-2007, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

I meant pour some vodka in to it...Makes a nice "Glass"

I got it without the explanation, but then I am Canadian.

benjikan · 04-25-2007, 10:33 AM

Just posted a JPEG from Raw to ProPhoto and unfrtunately had to compress 8/12 in PS2 to fit the gallery maximum resolution.

f1.8 at 1/30th of a second handheld. It is in the "Personal" Gallery Menu.

Ben

hamidlmt · 04-25-2007, 03:04 PM

Just got the 31mm Limited last week... so far, it's been a lovely lens. You'll love it!

WMBP · 04-25-2007, 04:12 PM

Is this the same lens that sells on Amazon for $1200 and comes in silver? Is the black one just for famous photographers?

I'd have to skip breakfast and lunch AND dinner to pay for this in two months. ;-)

Will

Eastern Shore Charlie · 04-25-2007, 05:26 PM

Ben,
Congratulations nice lens...that was mighty nice of Pentax send you such a nice toy....Hey Pentax please send me one too...
Charlie

Arpe · 04-25-2007, 05:29 PM

Only a soft bag for it? At least the Sigma EX's have a solid, cushioned, zipped, solid container.

**SCGushue** · 04-25-2007, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

Only a soft bag for it? At least the Sigma EX's have a solid, cushioned, zipped, solid container.

HEY!, That's a genuine imatation leatherette pouch. Lose it and you'll pay 70+ bucks to replace it.

The "leather" case really is a pleasure to take into the field. I always keep my limiteds nestled in them for a little added safety.

Stephen

J.Scott · 04-25-2007, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by WMBP

Is this the same lens that sells on Amazon for $1200 and comes in silver? Is the black one just for famous photographers?

I'd have to skip breakfast and lunch AND dinner to pay for this in two months. ;-)

Will

It is cheaper elsewhere. You can get it here for just over $800 US. Even us normal folks can get it in black.

I will be corrected if I am wrong but I thought Ben got his equipment from Pentax for free as they are sponsoring him.

FotoPete · 04-25-2007, 07:27 PM

Can they sponsor me too? I vouch for Pentax..very slr/dslr shooter I talk to. :P

04-25-2007, 09:04 AM	#1
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Look What Pentax Just Sent Me Just got a call that it arrived...So they sent it over to me by messenger...Got to find a filter "FAST"...31 mm Limited.. Where do I pour the "Vodka"? Ben Last edited by benjikan; 02-07-2013 at 06:03 PM.

04-25-2007, 09:37 AM	#5
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	As A "Glass" Originally posted by roentarre Why do you need vodka after receiving this lens? I only drink it when I am depressed :P Cannot wait to see this lens in action. Sure you would post them here! That lens costs me to the degree that I ate no breakie and lunches for 2 months or so. Lucky you. Got a black one instead of silver. Black one looks sleek I meant pour some vodka in to it...Makes a nice "Glass"

04-25-2007, 10:33 AM	#8
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Photo Gallery Just posted a JPEG from Raw to ProPhoto and unfrtunately had to compress 8/12 in PS2 to fit the gallery maximum resolution. f1.8 at 1/30th of a second handheld. It is in the "Personal" Gallery Menu. Ben Last edited by benjikan; 02-07-2013 at 06:03 PM.

04-25-2007, 09:07 AM	#2
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	Mine arrived last week. I still set in front of me every once in a while, just to gaze...

04-25-2007, 09:11 AM	#3
Busiko Guest	I'm affraid Pentax did it wrong. It should have my address instead, :ugh:

04-25-2007, 09:23 AM	#4
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Why do you need vodka after receiving this lens? I only drink it when I am depressed :P Cannot wait to see this lens in action. Sure you would post them here! That lens costs me to the degree that I ate no breakie and lunches for 2 months or so. Lucky you. Got a black one instead of silver. Black one looks sleek

04-25-2007, 09:49 AM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Originally posted by benjikan I meant pour some vodka in to it...Makes a nice "Glass" Haha My fault that I did not see the humour in it first place

04-25-2007, 10:01 AM	#7
jnorth Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 230	Originally posted by benjikan I meant pour some vodka in to it...Makes a nice "Glass" I got it without the explanation, but then I am Canadian.

04-25-2007, 03:04 PM	#9
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	Just got the 31mm Limited last week... so far, it's been a lovely lens. You'll love it!

04-25-2007, 04:12 PM	#10
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Is this the same lens that sells on Amazon for $1200 and comes in silver? Is the black one just for famous photographers? I'd have to skip breakfast and lunch AND dinner to pay for this in two months. ;-) Will

04-25-2007, 05:26 PM	#11
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Ben, Congratulations nice lens...that was mighty nice of Pentax send you such a nice toy....Hey Pentax please send me one too... Charlie

04-25-2007, 05:29 PM	#12
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Only a soft bag for it? At least the Sigma EX's have a solid, cushioned, zipped, solid container.

04-25-2007, 06:31 PM	#13
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	Originally posted by Arpe Only a soft bag for it? At least the Sigma EX's have a solid, cushioned, zipped, solid container. HEY!, That's a genuine imatation leatherette pouch. Lose it and you'll pay 70+ bucks to replace it. The "leather" case really is a pleasure to take into the field. I always keep my limiteds nestled in them for a little added safety. Stephen

04-25-2007, 07:10 PM	#14
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by WMBP Is this the same lens that sells on Amazon for $1200 and comes in silver? Is the black one just for famous photographers? I'd have to skip breakfast and lunch AND dinner to pay for this in two months. ;-) Will It is cheaper elsewhere. You can get it here for just over $800 US. Even us normal folks can get it in black. I will be corrected if I am wrong but I thought Ben got his equipment from Pentax for free as they are sponsoring him.

04-25-2007, 07:27 PM	#15
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	Can they sponsor me too? I vouch for Pentax..very slr/dslr shooter I talk to. :P