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Unholy Alliances · 09:08 AM

Well what can I say, I turned my back on these "Ladies" for just a moment... and look what happened.

The shame of it... both of you... my newly acquired "Street Lady" (SMC Pentax-A 28mm F2.8) and my old faithful “Friendly Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 24mm F2.8), I think I know who led who astray here.

Janse · 07-03-2016, 10:07 AM

Hello Kerrowdown

I see you have got both a 24mm and a 28mm, very close in focal length. Why don't you sell one of them to me? :-)

**Kerrowdown** · 07-03-2016, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Janse

I see you have got both a 24mm and a 28mm, very close in focal length. Why don't you sell one of them to me? :-)

Are you sure, running harem takes up a lot of time and is often full of trouble, as demonstrated here.

Janse · 07-03-2016, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Are you sure, running harem takes up a lot of time and is often full of trouble, as demonstrated here.

I think you are right, besides I am risking more trouble with my wife.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-03-2016, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by Janse

besides I am risking more trouble with my wife

That's never a good position to put oneself in.

lesmore49 · 07-03-2016, 11:37 AM

I do like that photo of two of your fine lenses, both Pentax but with the interesting addition of alien lens hoods, namely Nikon and Olympus, although both those 'hoods' add to the well experienced look of the lenses.

I have a few non Pentax lenses, I really like the look of. My medium format, Mamiya-Sekor 65 wide angle, 80 normal and 180 Super Telephoto 180 lenses. The twin lens look, is highly unusual these days, particularly with the lens hoods affixed. I also like my little collapsible Leitz Elmar 50mm F 3.5. Unfortunately all I have is an old binocular lens cover for the Elmar, as the original was long gone, even before I got this wonderful little, albeit ancient lens.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-03-2016, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by lesmore49

I do like that photo of two of your fine lenses

Thank you.

Originally posted by lesmore49

both Pentax but with the interesting addition of alien lens hoods, namely Nikon and Olympus, although both those 'hoods' add to the well experienced look of the lenses

A quick trip yesterday to the only "proper" camera shop around for about 200 miles, picked up both lens hoods second hand in minutes for very little money.

Lets be honest... a lens hood is a lens hood, both of these will do their respective jobs just fine, for a seasoned photog like myself.

Last edited by Kerrowdown; 07-03-2016 at 12:45 PM.

lesmore49 · 07-03-2016, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Thank you.

A quick trip yesterday to the only "proper" camera shop around for about 200 miles, picked up both lens hoods second hand in minutes for very little money.

Lets be honest... a lens hood is a lens hood, both of these will do their respective jobs just fine, for a seasoned photog like myself.

I don't disagree with you.

I have a newer Nikon strap (yellow name on the strap) for my old (32 years old) Pentax binoculars. The Nikon strap I picked up for a little over $ 2 CAD at a local store and it is much more comfortable than my old worn out Pentax strap. The Nikon strap looked new. Back in the film days, I got a deal on three new Leica camera straps. Put them on my Yashicamat TLR and two of my Pentax bodies, an ES ll and a S1a.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-03-2016, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

I got a deal on three new Leica camera straps

Instantly you'd be taking better pictures then... with whichever camera they were fitted onto.

Adam · 07-10-2016, 05:15 PM

Those old hoods look the part!

**Kerrowdown** · 07-11-2016, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Those old hoods look the part!

Aye and they cost literally buttons.

Gives quite a seasoned "around the block" look to my "Ladies". but don't tell 'em I said so.

**Tonytee** · 07-12-2016, 12:04 AM

K.D. I would say you are a very lucky guy having these two beauties to play with.

Nice photography. Thanks for sharing.

Antonio

**Kerrowdown** · 07-12-2016, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

K.D. I would say you are a very lucky guy having these two beauties to play with

Thank you, but one these is still trying to earn her place in my harem.

**FozzFoster** · 07-24-2018, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Well what can I say, I turned my back on these "Ladies" for just a moment... and look what happened.

The shame of it... both of you... my newly acquired "Street Lady" (SMC Pentax-A 28mm F2.8) and my old faithful “Friendly Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 24mm F2.8), I think I know who led who astray here.

D: traitor! /s haha nice lenses!

**Kerrowdown** · 07-24-2018, 11:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

D: traitor! /s haha nice lenses!

You certainly can't trust these "Ladies'...

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by Janse I see you have got both a 24mm and a 28mm, very close in focal length. Why don't you sell one of them to me? :-) Are you sure, running harem takes up a lot of time and is often full of trouble, as demonstrated here.

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Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Are you sure, running harem takes up a lot of time and is often full of trouble, as demonstrated here. I think you are right, besides I am risking more trouble with my wife.

07-03-2016, 11:19 AM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by Janse besides I am risking more trouble with my wife That's never a good position to put oneself in.

07-03-2016, 11:37 AM	#6
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	I do like that photo of two of your fine lenses, both Pentax but with the interesting addition of alien lens hoods, namely Nikon and Olympus, although both those 'hoods' add to the well experienced look of the lenses. I have a few non Pentax lenses, I really like the look of. My medium format, Mamiya-Sekor 65 wide angle, 80 normal and 180 Super Telephoto 180 lenses. The twin lens look, is highly unusual these days, particularly with the lens hoods affixed. I also like my little collapsible Leitz Elmar 50mm F 3.5. Unfortunately all I have is an old binocular lens cover for the Elmar, as the original was long gone, even before I got this wonderful little, albeit ancient lens.

07-03-2016, 11:45 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 I do like that photo of two of your fine lenses Thank you. Originally posted by lesmore49 both Pentax but with the interesting addition of alien lens hoods, namely Nikon and Olympus, although both those 'hoods' add to the well experienced look of the lenses A quick trip yesterday to the only "proper" camera shop around for about 200 miles, picked up both lens hoods second hand in minutes for very little money. Lets be honest... a lens hood is a lens hood, both of these will do their respective jobs just fine, for a seasoned photog like myself. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 07-03-2016 at 12:45 PM.

07-03-2016, 01:07 PM	#8
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Thank you. A quick trip yesterday to the only "proper" camera shop around for about 200 miles, picked up both lens hoods second hand in minutes for very little money. Lets be honest... a lens hood is a lens hood, both of these will do their respective jobs just fine, for a seasoned photog like myself. I don't disagree with you. I have a newer Nikon strap (yellow name on the strap) for my old (32 years old) Pentax binoculars. The Nikon strap I picked up for a little over $ 2 CAD at a local store and it is much more comfortable than my old worn out Pentax strap. The Nikon strap looked new. Back in the film days, I got a deal on three new Leica camera straps. Put them on my Yashicamat TLR and two of my Pentax bodies, an ES ll and a S1a.

07-11-2016, 12:12 PM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Those old hoods look the part! Aye and they cost literally buttons. Gives quite a seasoned "around the block" look to my "Ladies". but don't tell 'em I said so.

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Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,509	K.D. I would say you are a very lucky guy having these two beauties to play with. Nice photography. Thanks for sharing. Antonio

07-12-2016, 12:16 AM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee K.D. I would say you are a very lucky guy having these two beauties to play with Thank you, but one these is still trying to earn her place in my harem.

07-24-2018, 11:13 AM	#14
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Well what can I say, I turned my back on these "Ladies" for just a moment... and look what happened. The shame of it... both of you... my newly acquired "Street Lady" (SMC Pentax-A 28mm F2.8) and my old faithful “Friendly Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 24mm F2.8), I think I know who led who astray here. D: traitor! /s haha nice lenses!

07-24-2018, 11:27 AM - 1 Like	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by FozzFoster D: traitor! /s haha nice lenses! You certainly can't trust these "Ladies'...