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lbenac · 08-10-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by 8540tomg

Where do you guys find these 105/2.8 K lenses. They hardly ever show up on Ebay.

Tom G

There is one on eBay right now:

Pentax SMC 105mm 2.8 K lens in Mint Condition, Rare on eBay.ca (item 300336843692 end time 14-Aug-09 21:08:46 EDT)

the bids are already more than what I paid for mine and there are four more days to go...

Cheers,

Luc

Asahiflex · 08-10-2009, 12:21 PM

If the K-mount version appears to be too expensive, I would like to recommend to buy the S-M-C 105mm f/2.8 Takumar. Same lens, different external finish, easier to use on our Pentaxes because of the closed aperture metering (impossible with K-mount lenses).

8540tomg · 08-10-2009, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by lbenac

There is one on eBay right now:

Pentax SMC 105mm 2.8 K lens in Mint Condition, Rare on eBay.ca (item 300336843692 end time 14-Aug-09 21:08:46 EDT)

the bids are already more than what I paid for mine and there are four more days to go...

Cheers,

Luc

Thanks Luc.

I am bidding on this item at the moment. I already have an A 100/2.8 macro so I'm not going to chase this one up much higher.

Tom G

lbenac · 08-10-2009, 03:30 PM

Well looking at the fierceness of the bid, I am almost tempted to put mine on sale and get a K135/2.5 instead as I am finding that the 105mm is pretty close to the 85mm in FOV.

Cheers,

Luc

8540tomg · 08-10-2009, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by lbenac

Well looking at the fierceness of the bid, I am almost tempted to put mine on sale and get a K135/2.5 instead as I am finding that the 105mm is pretty close to the 85mm in FOV.

Cheers,

Luc

Yes, the bidding is getting out of control.

Someone clearly wants this lens a lot more than I do. I'll bid on yours if you put in up for sale. I clearly don't need the K 105/2.8 but what's need got to do with it.

Tom G

lbenac · 08-10-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Yes, the bidding is getting out of control.

Someone clearly wants this lens a lot more than I do. I'll bid on yours if you put in up for sale. I clearly don't need the K 105/2.8 but what's need got to do with it.

Tom G

PM sent.

Luc

**gofour3** · 08-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by lbenac

Well looking at the fierceness of the bid, I am almost tempted to put mine on sale and get a K135/2.5 instead as I am finding that the 105mm is pretty close to the 85mm in FOV.

Cheers,

Luc

Yes you will find a bigger difference with the FOV with the K135/2.5.

K85/1.8 - 29 degrees
K105/2.8 - 23 degrees
K120/2.8 - 21 degrees
K135/2.5 or 3.5 - 18 degrees
K150/4.0 - 17 degrees
K200/2.5 or 4.0 - 12 degrees

Phil.

SteveM · 08-10-2009, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by lbenac

A bunch of great shots posted here.
That makes me very happy to have completed my set of K lenses as soon as the K-85mm F1.8 and K-105mm F2.8 arrive.
Of course you will tell me that I am missing many but enough is enough!!!!:ugh:
Well, I read that the 30mm F2.8 was a very interesting lens....

Oh and that the 35mm F3.5 was one the sharpest....

Cheers,

Luc

I have the 30/2.8 and it's my favorite wide angle...a little more rare so it'll cost more, but I think it is well worth it. You'll love the k85 and the 105...great lenses!

SteveM · 08-10-2009, 07:56 PM

Took the kids to the Sidney (BC) Aquarium....first time there. Smallish but well worth the trip. It's all local sea life from around Vancouver island.

K85/1.8 with my K-7....and I missed the left side a little.....oops

I see these once in a while here....and you sure don't want to bump into one while swimming....they defend themselves with a nasty sting....

SteveM · 08-10-2009, 08:22 PM

And another....k85/1.8 again

lbenac · 08-10-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by smc

I have the 30/2.8 and it's my favorite wide angle...a little more rare so it'll cost more, but I think it is well worth it. You'll love the k85 and the 105...great lenses!

I am looking for one at a "reasonnable" price.

Cheers,

Luc

SteveM · 08-10-2009, 10:49 PM

The last couple from the trip.....still the k85 (was the only lens I brought with me)

8540tomg · 08-22-2009, 09:40 AM

Haven't posted much in the K club of late. Went for a walk with the K 200/2.5 today. Nothing special other than having some time to use my favourite lens and enjoy the day.

Stumbled across a duck resting.

Tom G

jsherman999 · 08-23-2009, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Haven't posted much in the K club as late. Went for a walk with the K 200/2.5 today. Nothing special other than having some time to use my favourite lens and enjoy the day.

Stumbled across a duck resting.

Tom G

That's a great shot, Tom. That K 200 2.5 really has some sharpitude.

It's one of the lenses I have a low-key search constantly going for, mainly because of your shots!

morfic · 08-23-2009, 07:54 PM

Hehe, sharptitude, his shot is nice though.

08-10-2009, 03:21 PM	#288
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by lbenac There is one on eBay right now: Pentax SMC 105mm 2.8 K lens in Mint Condition, Rare on eBay.ca (item 300336843692 end time 14-Aug-09 21:08:46 EDT) the bids are already more than what I paid for mine and there are four more days to go... Cheers, Luc Thanks Luc. I am bidding on this item at the moment. I already have an A 100/2.8 macro so I'm not going to chase this one up much higher. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 08-10-2009 at 03:22 PM. Reason: typo

08-10-2009, 07:56 PM	#294
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Sidney Aquarium Took the kids to the Sidney (BC) Aquarium....first time there. Smallish but well worth the trip. It's all local sea life from around Vancouver island. K85/1.8 with my K-7....and I missed the left side a little.....oops I see these once in a while here....and you sure don't want to bump into one while swimming....they defend themselves with a nasty sting....

08-10-2009, 08:22 PM	#295
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	And another....k85/1.8 again Last edited by SteveM; 08-10-2009 at 11:11 PM.

08-10-2009, 10:49 PM	#297
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	The last couple from the trip.....still the k85 (was the only lens I brought with me) Last edited by SteveM; 08-10-2009 at 11:07 PM.

08-22-2009, 09:40 AM	#298
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	K 200/2.5 Haven't posted much in the K club of late. Went for a walk with the K 200/2.5 today. Nothing special other than having some time to use my favourite lens and enjoy the day. Stumbled across a duck resting. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 08-23-2009 at 09:59 PM. Reason: typo

08-10-2009, 12:05 PM	#286
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by 8540tomg Where do you guys find these 105/2.8 K lenses. They hardly ever show up on Ebay. Tom G There is one on eBay right now: Pentax SMC 105mm 2.8 K lens in Mint Condition, Rare on eBay.ca (item 300336843692 end time 14-Aug-09 21:08:46 EDT) the bids are already more than what I paid for mine and there are four more days to go... Cheers, Luc

08-10-2009, 12:21 PM	#287
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	If the K-mount version appears to be too expensive, I would like to recommend to buy the S-M-C 105mm f/2.8 Takumar. Same lens, different external finish, easier to use on our Pentaxes because of the closed aperture metering (impossible with K-mount lenses).

08-10-2009, 03:30 PM	#289
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Well looking at the fierceness of the bid, I am almost tempted to put mine on sale and get a K135/2.5 instead as I am finding that the 105mm is pretty close to the 85mm in FOV. Cheers, Luc

08-10-2009, 03:37 PM	#290
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by lbenac Well looking at the fierceness of the bid, I am almost tempted to put mine on sale and get a K135/2.5 instead as I am finding that the 105mm is pretty close to the 85mm in FOV. Cheers, Luc Yes, the bidding is getting out of control. Someone clearly wants this lens a lot more than I do. I'll bid on yours if you put in up for sale. I clearly don't need the K 105/2.8 but what's need got to do with it. Tom G

08-10-2009, 03:51 PM	#291
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by 8540tomg Yes, the bidding is getting out of control. Someone clearly wants this lens a lot more than I do. I'll bid on yours if you put in up for sale. I clearly don't need the K 105/2.8 but what's need got to do with it. Tom G PM sent. Luc

08-10-2009, 04:51 PM	#292
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by lbenac Well looking at the fierceness of the bid, I am almost tempted to put mine on sale and get a K135/2.5 instead as I am finding that the 105mm is pretty close to the 85mm in FOV. Cheers, Luc Yes you will find a bigger difference with the FOV with the K135/2.5. K85/1.8 - 29 degrees K105/2.8 - 23 degrees K120/2.8 - 21 degrees K135/2.5 or 3.5 - 18 degrees K150/4.0 - 17 degrees K200/2.5 or 4.0 - 12 degrees Phil.

08-10-2009, 07:50 PM	#293
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by lbenac A bunch of great shots posted here. That makes me very happy to have completed my set of K lenses as soon as the K-85mm F1.8 and K-105mm F2.8 arrive. Of course you will tell me that I am missing many but enough is enough!!!!:ugh: Well, I read that the 30mm F2.8 was a very interesting lens.... Oh and that the 35mm F3.5 was one the sharpest.... Cheers, Luc I have the 30/2.8 and it's my favorite wide angle...a little more rare so it'll cost more, but I think it is well worth it. You'll love the k85 and the 105...great lenses!

08-10-2009, 08:31 PM	#296
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by smc I have the 30/2.8 and it's my favorite wide angle...a little more rare so it'll cost more, but I think it is well worth it. You'll love the k85 and the 105...great lenses! I am looking for one at a "reasonnable" price. Cheers, Luc

08-23-2009, 07:47 PM	#299
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by 8540tomg Haven't posted much in the K club as late. Went for a walk with the K 200/2.5 today. Nothing special other than having some time to use my favourite lens and enjoy the day. Stumbled across a duck resting. Tom G That's a great shot, Tom. That K 200 2.5 really has some sharpitude. It's one of the lenses I have a low-key search constantly going for, mainly because of your shots!

08-23-2009, 07:54 PM	#300
morfic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 428	Hehe, sharptitude, his shot is nice though.

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