Your latest acquisition

**Kevin B123** · 03-23-2019, 01:50 PM - **3 Likes**

Well I have finally succumbed. A refurb K-1ii with 2 year warranty & refurb D-FA 28-105 are inbound.
My K-3ii and HD DA 70mm Ltd are outbound for trade in.
My K-50 & 18-135 are staying as back up

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-23-2019, 01:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Spring jacket

Lightweight
Water-resistant
Gray/Grey (18%?)
Inside chest pocket for small camera

Chris

Docrwm · 03-23-2019, 05:14 PM - **1 Like**

KEH had a 1 day delivery time for the FAJ 18-35! Wow. It's amazingly light and the glass is pristine despite it being marked "Bargain".

**ivanvernon** · 03-23-2019, 06:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

KEH had a 1 day delivery time for the FAJ 18-35! Wow. It's amazingly light and the glass is pristine despite it being marked "Bargain".

You cannot trust their ratings at all. I also bought an ugly lens and got one from them that I would have classified as near mint.

Docrwm · 03-23-2019, 06:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

You cannot trust their ratings at all. I also bought an ugly lens and got one from them that I would have classified as near mint.

I had heard that and took a chance. It has oxidation on the zoom ring but otherwise looks pristine. I'm glad I took the chance.

IgorZ · 03-24-2019, 06:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Docrwm

I had heard that and took a chance. It has oxidation on the zoom ring but otherwise looks pristine. I'm glad I took the chance.

I once bought army boots from an ebay army surplus store. The boots were marked "used". When I got them I thought they were completely new with no wear on the soles at all. I emailed the seller thanking them and asking if they sent me the right pair. Their response was : "are you complaining?

"

**WPRESTO** · 03-24-2019, 06:35 AM - **1 Like**

Although I've not purchased from them for a long time, I have ordered items from KEH going back perhaps into the 1980's(?). I've always been 100% satisfied, and the equipment has always been in better condition than I expected.

Docrwm · 03-24-2019, 07:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by IgorZ

I once bought army boots from an ebay army surplus store. The boots were marked "used". When I got them I thought they were completely new with no wear on the soles at all. I emailed the seller thanking them and asking if they sent me the right pair. Their response was : "are you complaining?

"

Sort of made me wish I had opted for the Ugly version and saved $50.......

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-24-2019, 09:32 AM

I haven't bought from KEH in years; their website is not as "friendly" as it once was.

In the past I had very good luck with their "BARGAIN" graded lenses.
Most of the "UGLY" lenses I see listed there now have scratches on the front element.

Chris

Marcus Rowland · 03-24-2019, 10:49 AM

It's good practice to downgrade items if you're selling second hand - less chance of some awkward bastard complaining...

Today got a fairly good haul

A nice clean Vivitar Series 1 100-500mm f5.6-8 for Nikon AI-s with caps and a skylight filter for £15
A Kershaw Penguin folding camera for £5
and a HORRIBLE damaged Pentax P50 body with a very nice 50/1.7 for £5

**gordon_l34** · 03-24-2019, 12:53 PM - **4 Likes**

Hi All,

My latest purchase is a Hasselblad 500 C/M with a T-Star 80mm f2.8 Ziess Planar lens
W/- Hasselblad PME metered prism head.
W/- Carl Ziess Sonnar T-Star 150mm f4 lens
W/- Hasselblad Distagon T-Star 50mm f4 lens
W/- 2 of Hasselblad A12 film magazines.
W/- Numerous accessories.

At the same time I purchased a large wooden Miller tripod and head.

Regards.

cprobertson1 · 03-25-2019, 02:51 AM - **2 Likes**

I just grabbed myself a sigma 600mm f/8 mirror lens on ebay as a treat to myself

While I may not be expecting miracles... I do think it will be fun to play with! Time for some doughnut bokeh!

Jonathan Mac · 03-25-2019, 05:31 AM

A Cullman tripod strap which I hope to be more comfortable than my current flimsy tripod case for carrying it around.

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-25-2019, 05:54 AM - **5 Likes**

Not actually my acquisition, but my wife received a brand new hip joint last Thursday morning at 7:35.

**UncleVanya** · 03-25-2019, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Not actually my acquisition, but my wife received a brand new hip joint last Thursday morning at 7:35.

Good luck to her. That tends to be quite an easy recovery compared with other joint replacements. I suspect it will be a relief to have it done.

03-25-2019, 02:51 AM - 2 Likes	#15717
cprobertson1 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Irvine, Ayrshire Posts: 386	I just grabbed myself a sigma 600mm f/8 mirror lens on ebay as a treat to myself While I may not be expecting miracles... I do think it will be fun to play with! Time for some doughnut bokeh! Last edited by cprobertson1; 03-25-2019 at 03:59 AM.

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03-23-2019, 01:50 PM - 3 Likes	#15706
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,187	Well I have finally succumbed. A refurb K-1ii with 2 year warranty & refurb D-FA 28-105 are inbound. My K-3ii and HD DA 70mm Ltd are outbound for trade in. My K-50 & 18-135 are staying as back up

03-23-2019, 01:54 PM - 2 Likes	#15707
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Spring jacket Lightweight Water-resistant Gray/Grey (18%?) Inside chest pocket for small camera Chris

03-23-2019, 05:14 PM - 1 Like	#15708
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	KEH had a 1 day delivery time for the FAJ 18-35! Wow. It's amazingly light and the glass is pristine despite it being marked "Bargain".

03-23-2019, 06:12 PM - 1 Like	#15709
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Docrwm KEH had a 1 day delivery time for the FAJ 18-35! Wow. It's amazingly light and the glass is pristine despite it being marked "Bargain". You cannot trust their ratings at all. I also bought an ugly lens and got one from them that I would have classified as near mint.

03-23-2019, 06:34 PM - 1 Like	#15710
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by ivanvernon You cannot trust their ratings at all. I also bought an ugly lens and got one from them that I would have classified as near mint. I had heard that and took a chance. It has oxidation on the zoom ring but otherwise looks pristine. I'm glad I took the chance.

03-24-2019, 06:21 AM - 2 Likes	#15711
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by Docrwm I had heard that and took a chance. It has oxidation on the zoom ring but otherwise looks pristine. I'm glad I took the chance. I once bought army boots from an ebay army surplus store. The boots were marked "used". When I got them I thought they were completely new with no wear on the soles at all. I emailed the seller thanking them and asking if they sent me the right pair. Their response was : "are you complaining? "

03-24-2019, 06:35 AM - 1 Like	#15712
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Although I've not purchased from them for a long time, I have ordered items from KEH going back perhaps into the 1980's(?). I've always been 100% satisfied, and the equipment has always been in better condition than I expected.

03-24-2019, 07:18 AM - 1 Like	#15713
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by IgorZ I once bought army boots from an ebay army surplus store. The boots were marked "used". When I got them I thought they were completely new with no wear on the soles at all. I emailed the seller thanking them and asking if they sent me the right pair. Their response was : "are you complaining? " Sort of made me wish I had opted for the Ugly version and saved $50.......

03-24-2019, 09:32 AM	#15714
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	I haven't bought from KEH in years; their website is not as "friendly" as it once was. In the past I had very good luck with their "BARGAIN" graded lenses. Most of the "UGLY" lenses I see listed there now have scratches on the front element. Chris

03-24-2019, 10:49 AM	#15715
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	It's good practice to downgrade items if you're selling second hand - less chance of some awkward bastard complaining... Today got a fairly good haul A nice clean Vivitar Series 1 100-500mm f5.6-8 for Nikon AI-s with caps and a skylight filter for £15 A Kershaw Penguin folding camera for £5 and a HORRIBLE damaged Pentax P50 body with a very nice 50/1.7 for £5

03-24-2019, 12:53 PM - 4 Likes	#15716
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Hi All, My latest purchase is a Hasselblad 500 C/M with a T-Star 80mm f2.8 Ziess Planar lens W/- Hasselblad PME metered prism head. W/- Carl Ziess Sonnar T-Star 150mm f4 lens W/- Hasselblad Distagon T-Star 50mm f4 lens W/- 2 of Hasselblad A12 film magazines. W/- Numerous accessories. At the same time I purchased a large wooden Miller tripod and head. Regards.

03-25-2019, 05:31 AM	#15718
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	A Cullman tripod strap which I hope to be more comfortable than my current flimsy tripod case for carrying it around.

03-25-2019, 05:54 AM - 5 Likes	#15719
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Not actually my acquisition, but my wife received a brand new hip joint last Thursday morning at 7:35.

03-25-2019, 06:16 AM	#15720
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Not actually my acquisition, but my wife received a brand new hip joint last Thursday morning at 7:35. Good luck to her. That tends to be quite an easy recovery compared with other joint replacements. I suspect it will be a relief to have it done.