Your latest de-acquisition

Marcus Rowland · 12-12-2018, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

That must be a painful operation. I feel your pain.

Basically they're bodies I bought to get the lenses, lenses that were part of job lots, and occasional errors where I didn't spot a problem and got stuck with faulty kit . It would have been nice if I could sell everything, but my average sale price for a working Zenit or Praktica or a no-name zoom is around £4 plus postage, if they aren't more or less OK it isn't worth the effort fixing them. I've been putting off sorting it all out, but I need the room clear for about ten guests on Saturday so it has to be done.

MikeyBugs95 · 12-17-2018, 09:19 PM - **1 Like**

Not quite a deaquisition but pretty much. I lost my DA* 50-135 because the shop I brought it to couldn't repair it. Now to get a new one.

**ivanvernon** · 12-17-2018, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

Not quite a deaquisition but pretty much. I lost my DA* 50-135 because the shop I brought it to couldn't repair it. Now to get a new one.

Might be worth sending it to Keh.The did a great job on my D FA 90mm 645.

**aslyfox** · 12-18-2018, 05:33 AM

does this fit this category ??

wife is demanding that I box up the new HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE I recently obtained from Adorama because of their sale price

the lens and all of its paperwork

she says she will ' take care of it '

and if I want one, I should count on Santa

we've only been married since Sept 7, 1991

and as you can tell, normally she has tolerating me gathering new and " experienced " cameras and lenses

should I trust her and Santa?

.

Last edited by aslyfox; 12-18-2018 at 08:12 AM.

**aslyfox** · 12-18-2018, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

Not quite a deaquisition but pretty much. I lost my DA* 50-135 because the shop I brought it to couldn't repair it. Now to get a new one.

Have you considered Precision Camera and Repair ?

I recently received back my HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW that they worked on

the problem with the focus - AF and MF - has been fixed but I still am not able to use it to its full potential [ operator error problems ]

it took roughly 2 months and had to go to and from Japan

there was no warranty coverage on the lens

Precision does not charge for estimate of repair, only return shipping fees

**UncleVanya** · 12-18-2018, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

Not quite a deaquisition but pretty much. I lost my DA* 50-135 because the shop I brought it to couldn't repair it. Now to get a new one.

That wouldn't be the first I've heard like that. Modern lenses sometimes are broken in ways that cost more to fix that the cost of buying another. Good luck on finding a good copy, and I'd keep the broken one for parts... Just in case, or offer it as a parts donor lens.

**monochrome** · 01-01-2019, 12:54 PM - **1 Like**

Not really a de-acquisition, but I just finished putting away the Christmas decorations, taking the leaves out of the dining room table and retiurning order to the storage room. The house seems so empty and cold now, but I found a lens I’ve been seeking for a couple weeks. It had been on a tabletop and was put aside after Thanksgiving.

niblue · 01-01-2019, 01:36 PM - **1 Like**

My recent de-aquisitions where a Z50p, *istDS, 18-55, Sigma 70-300, Cosina 100mm F3.5 Macro and some B&W 35mm film. All donated to my son to help progress his photography skills.

**monochrome** · 01-10-2019, 07:14 PM

Just got a K28/3.5 Shift lens from KEH

Then I sent it back.

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-10-2019, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Just got a K28/3.5 Shift lens from KEH

Then I sent it back.

No use for it? I had one when I was in Chicago for four years. Invaluable for buildings it was, on my MZ-S. Trees don't seem to be as obvious when you tilt up and down.

**monochrome** · 01-10-2019, 08:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

No use for it? I had one when I was in Chicago for four years. Invaluable for buildings it was, on my MZ-S. Trees don't seem to be as obvious when you tilt up and down.

It didn’t have caps. I bought a less expensive one with caps.

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-10-2019, 09:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

It didn’t have caps. I bought a less expensive one with caps.

Ahhhhh now it makes sense.

**ivanvernon** · 01-10-2019, 10:32 PM - **2 Likes**

This was not so much a de-acquisition as a sale and replacement. I bought an almost new P6 multi-coated Arsat 30mm f 3.5 fisheye on eBay, then turned around and sold my older single-coated version for same money.

bdery · 01-11-2019, 05:55 AM - **1 Like**

It hasn't sold yet, but I'm selling my new copy of the Burnside 35mm F2.8 from Lensbaby.

I find that, try as I might, 35mm is not a focal length I can warm to. The same happened when I tested the 31mm, the lens was fantastic but I didn't enjoy the focal length.

So the Burnside will soon (I hope) find a new home where it will be put to better use!

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-11-2019, 05:08 PM - **1 Like**

Minolta SR-T202 with lens

Nobody here wanted the "fully-functioning SLR with lens" in our Holiday Giveaway.
It was claimed quickly in the holiday giveaway at another non-Minolta photo forum.

Chris

01-10-2019, 10:32 PM - 2 Likes	#298
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Sold my big fisheye This was not so much a de-acquisition as a sale and replacement. I bought an almost new P6 multi-coated Arsat 30mm f 3.5 fisheye on eBay, then turned around and sold my older single-coated version for same money.

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12-12-2018, 07:24 PM	#286
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies That must be a painful operation. I feel your pain. Basically they're bodies I bought to get the lenses, lenses that were part of job lots, and occasional errors where I didn't spot a problem and got stuck with faulty kit . It would have been nice if I could sell everything, but my average sale price for a working Zenit or Praktica or a no-name zoom is around £4 plus postage, if they aren't more or less OK it isn't worth the effort fixing them. I've been putting off sorting it all out, but I need the room clear for about ten guests on Saturday so it has to be done.

12-17-2018, 09:19 PM - 1 Like	#287
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Not quite a deaquisition but pretty much. I lost my DA* 50-135 because the shop I brought it to couldn't repair it. Now to get a new one.

12-17-2018, 11:02 PM	#288
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 Not quite a deaquisition but pretty much. I lost my DA* 50-135 because the shop I brought it to couldn't repair it. Now to get a new one. Might be worth sending it to Keh.The did a great job on my D FA 90mm 645.

12-18-2018, 05:33 AM	#289
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	does this fit this category ?? wife is demanding that I box up the new HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE I recently obtained from Adorama because of their sale price the lens and all of its paperwork she says she will ' take care of it ' and if I want one, I should count on Santa we've only been married since Sept 7, 1991 and as you can tell, normally she has tolerating me gathering new and " experienced " cameras and lenses should I trust her and Santa? . Last edited by aslyfox; 12-18-2018 at 08:12 AM.

12-18-2018, 05:38 AM	#290
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 Not quite a deaquisition but pretty much. I lost my DA* 50-135 because the shop I brought it to couldn't repair it. Now to get a new one. Have you considered Precision Camera and Repair ? I recently received back my HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW that they worked on the problem with the focus - AF and MF - has been fixed but I still am not able to use it to its full potential [ operator error problems ] it took roughly 2 months and had to go to and from Japan there was no warranty coverage on the lens Precision does not charge for estimate of repair, only return shipping fees

12-18-2018, 06:41 AM	#291
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 Not quite a deaquisition but pretty much. I lost my DA* 50-135 because the shop I brought it to couldn't repair it. Now to get a new one. That wouldn't be the first I've heard like that. Modern lenses sometimes are broken in ways that cost more to fix that the cost of buying another. Good luck on finding a good copy, and I'd keep the broken one for parts... Just in case, or offer it as a parts donor lens.

01-01-2019, 12:54 PM - 1 Like	#292
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Not really a de-acquisition, but I just finished putting away the Christmas decorations, taking the leaves out of the dining room table and retiurning order to the storage room. The house seems so empty and cold now, but I found a lens I’ve been seeking for a couple weeks. It had been on a tabletop and was put aside after Thanksgiving.

01-01-2019, 01:36 PM - 1 Like	#293
niblue Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 181	My recent de-aquisitions where a Z50p, *istDS, 18-55, Sigma 70-300, Cosina 100mm F3.5 Macro and some B&W 35mm film. All donated to my son to help progress his photography skills.

01-10-2019, 07:14 PM	#294
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Just got a K28/3.5 Shift lens from KEH Then I sent it back.

01-10-2019, 07:30 PM	#295
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by monochrome Just got a K28/3.5 Shift lens from KEH Then I sent it back. No use for it? I had one when I was in Chicago for four years. Invaluable for buildings it was, on my MZ-S. Trees don't seem to be as obvious when you tilt up and down.

01-10-2019, 08:10 PM - 2 Likes	#296
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies No use for it? I had one when I was in Chicago for four years. Invaluable for buildings it was, on my MZ-S. Trees don't seem to be as obvious when you tilt up and down. It didn’t have caps. I bought a less expensive one with caps.

01-10-2019, 09:23 PM - 1 Like	#297
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by monochrome It didn’t have caps. I bought a less expensive one with caps. Ahhhhh now it makes sense.

01-11-2019, 05:55 AM - 1 Like	#299
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,360	It hasn't sold yet, but I'm selling my new copy of the Burnside 35mm F2.8 from Lensbaby. I find that, try as I might, 35mm is not a focal length I can warm to. The same happened when I tested the 31mm, the lens was fantastic but I didn't enjoy the focal length. So the Burnside will soon (I hope) find a new home where it will be put to better use!

01-11-2019, 05:08 PM - 1 Like	#300
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Minolta SR-T202 with lens Nobody here wanted the "fully-functioning SLR with lens" in our Holiday Giveaway. It was claimed quickly in the holiday giveaway at another non-Minolta photo forum. Chris