Your latest de-acquisition

**ffking** · 01-15-2020, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by Fluegel

What is wrong with 10 Mp?
It will be quite enough to print for magazines.

Well.I have to admit that the comment was so long ago that I'd forgotten it - but maybe magazines were a bad example - the point was that if you've got a camera capable of delivering more detailed images then it's best that that's the one you have with you, all other rhings being equal - as it happens, I took sojme of my favourite shots ith the K10D, but I've always fely more at home ith larger formats than APS-C anyway, so maybe that plays into it too.

**carlb** · 01-15-2020, 02:26 PM - **2 Likes**

I sold my stash of Domke bags as a job lot to a happy buyer who is going to share them with his dad. Buyer was happy, I was happy. I've got room in my cupboard and they've gone on to a new life and adventures rather than landfill. And another forum member has taken delivery of a tripod bag that was way too big for my needs but perfect for his.

Win win all round I'd say.

**steamloco76** · 01-15-2020, 08:45 PM

A clean spare ME Super is now on its way across the entire country to its new owner.

VSTAR · 01-15-2020, 08:57 PM

sold my k30+lens to a PF member - was nice doing a transaction with no hassles. And sold my motorcycle seat the same week!

MikeyBugs95 · 01-16-2020, 02:04 PM

I gave a slightly older laptop of mine to my sister. It's an HP Spectre x360 15t and it's replacing an old HP Pavilion dv7t. Now I just need to get rid of my Pavilion dv7t too and I'll finally be left with 1 laptop.

**steamloco76** · 01-16-2020, 05:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Fries

Gave away my Irix 15mm Blackstone; too much vignetting for my liking. The friend that is receiving it already has my old K-5.

You have a fortunate friend. I have to laugh, I offered a good friend my under 500 actuations K-r, DA 55-300 and 16-45 for free. The friend opted to buy a used Canon Rebel (also 12.3 mp) and two non-IS lenses for $300. Why?? Anyhow, I sold the 16-45 and now use the K-r as my tripod mounted product photo and macro camera.

**Fries** · 01-19-2020, 02:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by steamloco76

You have a fortunate friend. I have to laugh, I offered a good friend my under 500 actuations K-r, DA 55-300 and 16-45 for free. The friend opted to buy a used Canon Rebel (also 12.3 mp) and two non-IS lenses for $300. Why?? Anyhow, I sold the 16-45 and now use the K-r as my tripod mounted product photo and macro camera.

That was very generous of you and your friend clearly has some way to go in his photopgraphy education...

The guy that got my stuff does not have the money to buy anything else and deeply buried in his past he once had a fighting chance to do something more with his artistic talent but life took over. It is a joy to see him enjoy his photography!

**steamloco76** · 01-19-2020, 04:46 PM - **1 Like**

A nice Tokina RMC 500/8 Mirror and a Sigma 75-200 F2.8-3.5 with haze going away via eBay. I was surprised nobody on here bought the Tokina for the low amount I asked.

Gary H Perth · 01-19-2020, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by steamloco76

A nice Tokina RMC 500/8 Mirror and a Sigma 75-200 F2.8-3.5 with haze going away via eBay. I was surprised nobody on here bought the Tokina for the low amount I asked.

Yes that Tokina mirror is a very nicely made mirror lens. I had one for 15 years until the silvering started to bubble ( a symptom of the tropical living). Now I have a Tamron SP which is not better, from my recollection of the Tokina, but is heavier and larger. I am sure that some box somewhere in my shed has the filter kit that goes with the Tokina.

Benz3ne · 01-22-2020, 02:02 AM

K-70.
18-135mm WR.
55-300mm PLM.

All to make way for something new. K-70 was a cracking camera, but the hankering for full-frame got the better of me. With the rumours of aperture failure, I think a full-frame without those issues present might suit me better!
The PLM had probably the most use between the two lenses, but I was never too certain of the results.
The 18-135mm was a lovely, sharp copy but I'll be looking at getting the D-FA 28-105mm which looks a stunner on the K-1...

SSGGeezer · 01-22-2020, 06:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

K-70.
18-135mm WR.
55-300mm PLM.

All to make way for something new. K-70 was a cracking camera, but the hankering for full-frame got the better of me. With the rumours of aperture failure, I think a full-frame without those issues present might suit me better!
The PLM had probably the most use between the two lenses, but I was never too certain of the results.
The 18-135mm was a lovely, sharp copy but I'll be looking at getting the D-FA 28-105mm which looks a stunner on the K-1...

Should have kept the PLM, it works very well on the K-1. But just having the K-1 is going to make you happy.

Benz3ne · 01-23-2020, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Should have kept the PLM, it works very well on the K-1. But just having the K-1 is going to make you happy.

You mean in crop mode or full frame? If I really miss it I can procure another for sure. I was never certain about the Plm even though it did provide me some good photos from time to time.

SSGGeezer · 01-23-2020, 05:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

You mean in crop mode or full frame? If I really miss it I can procure another for sure. I was never certain about the Plm even though it did provide me some good photos from time to time.

Full frame is how I have used it on my K-1. Now I have the 150-450 but when I don't want to or can't carry as much weight, it is a good second choice.

aurele · 01-23-2020, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

You'll

I will be sorry, that's for sure ! But truth is i never use them anymore.

The 75-150 was a very good lens especially on the K5, but i don't reconnect with it since the K1.

The K28/3.5 does produce absolutely beautiful colors and is really quite sharp (even against the DFA !), it's really an amazing lens, for sure.

Still, i do prefer to work with the DFA 24-70 or the DA*55 or the FA*85, than those 2 manual lenses. Because yes, MF is part of the issue, truth be told.

MikeyBugs95 · 01-24-2020, 11:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

As if necessity is the reason to have more lenses.

You need a reason to have more lenses?

01-19-2020, 07:40 PM	#489
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Tokina 500mm Originally posted by steamloco76 A nice Tokina RMC 500/8 Mirror and a Sigma 75-200 F2.8-3.5 with haze going away via eBay. I was surprised nobody on here bought the Tokina for the low amount I asked. Yes that Tokina mirror is a very nicely made mirror lens. I had one for 15 years until the silvering started to bubble ( a symptom of the tropical living). Now I have a Tamron SP which is not better, from my recollection of the Tokina, but is heavier and larger. I am sure that some box somewhere in my shed has the filter kit that goes with the Tokina.

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01-15-2020, 12:58 PM	#481
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Fluegel What is wrong with 10 Mp? It will be quite enough to print for magazines. Well.I have to admit that the comment was so long ago that I'd forgotten it - but maybe magazines were a bad example - the point was that if you've got a camera capable of delivering more detailed images then it's best that that's the one you have with you, all other rhings being equal - as it happens, I took sojme of my favourite shots ith the K10D, but I've always fely more at home ith larger formats than APS-C anyway, so maybe that plays into it too.

01-15-2020, 02:26 PM - 2 Likes	#482
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	I sold my stash of Domke bags as a job lot to a happy buyer who is going to share them with his dad. Buyer was happy, I was happy. I've got room in my cupboard and they've gone on to a new life and adventures rather than landfill. And another forum member has taken delivery of a tripod bag that was way too big for my needs but perfect for his. Win win all round I'd say.

01-15-2020, 08:45 PM	#483
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	A clean spare ME Super is now on its way across the entire country to its new owner.

01-15-2020, 08:57 PM	#484
VSTAR Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 390	sold my k30+lens to a PF member - was nice doing a transaction with no hassles. And sold my motorcycle seat the same week!

01-16-2020, 02:04 PM	#485
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	I gave a slightly older laptop of mine to my sister. It's an HP Spectre x360 15t and it's replacing an old HP Pavilion dv7t. Now I just need to get rid of my Pavilion dv7t too and I'll finally be left with 1 laptop.

01-16-2020, 05:12 PM - 1 Like	#486
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	Originally posted by Fries Gave away my Irix 15mm Blackstone; too much vignetting for my liking. The friend that is receiving it already has my old K-5. You have a fortunate friend. I have to laugh, I offered a good friend my under 500 actuations K-r, DA 55-300 and 16-45 for free. The friend opted to buy a used Canon Rebel (also 12.3 mp) and two non-IS lenses for $300. Why?? Anyhow, I sold the 16-45 and now use the K-r as my tripod mounted product photo and macro camera.

01-19-2020, 02:40 PM - 1 Like	#487
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by steamloco76 You have a fortunate friend. I have to laugh, I offered a good friend my under 500 actuations K-r, DA 55-300 and 16-45 for free. The friend opted to buy a used Canon Rebel (also 12.3 mp) and two non-IS lenses for $300. Why?? Anyhow, I sold the 16-45 and now use the K-r as my tripod mounted product photo and macro camera. That was very generous of you and your friend clearly has some way to go in his photopgraphy education... The guy that got my stuff does not have the money to buy anything else and deeply buried in his past he once had a fighting chance to do something more with his artistic talent but life took over. It is a joy to see him enjoy his photography!

01-19-2020, 04:46 PM - 1 Like	#488
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	A nice Tokina RMC 500/8 Mirror and a Sigma 75-200 F2.8-3.5 with haze going away via eBay. I was surprised nobody on here bought the Tokina for the low amount I asked.

01-22-2020, 02:02 AM	#490
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	K-70. 18-135mm WR. 55-300mm PLM. All to make way for something new. K-70 was a cracking camera, but the hankering for full-frame got the better of me. With the rumours of aperture failure, I think a full-frame without those issues present might suit me better! The PLM had probably the most use between the two lenses, but I was never too certain of the results. The 18-135mm was a lovely, sharp copy but I'll be looking at getting the D-FA 28-105mm which looks a stunner on the K-1...

01-22-2020, 06:03 PM - 1 Like	#491
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Benz3ne K-70. 18-135mm WR. 55-300mm PLM. All to make way for something new. K-70 was a cracking camera, but the hankering for full-frame got the better of me. With the rumours of aperture failure, I think a full-frame without those issues present might suit me better! The PLM had probably the most use between the two lenses, but I was never too certain of the results. The 18-135mm was a lovely, sharp copy but I'll be looking at getting the D-FA 28-105mm which looks a stunner on the K-1... Should have kept the PLM, it works very well on the K-1. But just having the K-1 is going to make you happy.

01-23-2020, 12:35 AM	#492
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Should have kept the PLM, it works very well on the K-1. But just having the K-1 is going to make you happy. You mean in crop mode or full frame? If I really miss it I can procure another for sure. I was never certain about the Plm even though it did provide me some good photos from time to time.

01-23-2020, 05:09 AM - 1 Like	#493
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Benz3ne You mean in crop mode or full frame? If I really miss it I can procure another for sure. I was never certain about the Plm even though it did provide me some good photos from time to time. Full frame is how I have used it on my K-1. Now I have the 150-450 but when I don't want to or can't carry as much weight, it is a good second choice.

01-23-2020, 04:03 PM	#494
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt You'll I will be sorry, that's for sure ! But truth is i never use them anymore. The 75-150 was a very good lens especially on the K5, but i don't reconnect with it since the K1. The K28/3.5 does produce absolutely beautiful colors and is really quite sharp (even against the DFA !), it's really an amazing lens, for sure. Still, i do prefer to work with the DFA 24-70 or the DA55 or the FA85, than those 2 manual lenses. Because yes, MF is part of the issue, truth be told.

01-24-2020, 11:48 AM - 1 Like	#495
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac As if necessity is the reason to have more lenses. You need a reason to have more lenses?