Your latest acquisition

photolady95 · 02-12-2020, 10:15 AM - **4 Likes**

My latest is the DA 55_300MM PLM WR lens for $275 on the Market place.

**aslyfox** · 02-12-2020, 10:53 AM

just received:

original Super Program manual copyright 1983 printed in Japan 4/84

Pentax Lenses and Accessories printed printed in Japan 5/84

winder cover plate ( 2 ) for Pentax ME Super

stevebrot · 02-12-2020, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

winder cover plate ( 2 ) for Pentax ME Super

Woo! Hoo! Those should fit the Super Program and Program Plus too.

Steve

(...my Super Program has none...

)

**aslyfox** · 02-12-2020, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Woo! Hoo! Those should fit the Super Program and Program Plus too.

Steve

(...my Super Program has none...

)

that is what I had hoped

unfortunately it is too small to fit the Super Program

stevebrot · 02-12-2020, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

that is what I had hoped

unfortunately it is too small to fit the Super Program

Well, that is strange. Does it fit the stowage place on the Winder ME II?

Steve

**aslyfox** · 02-12-2020, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Well, that is strange. Does it fit the stowage place on the Winder ME II?

Steve

yes it does but when I place it on the Super Program base plate it is just a little bit too small

I just got this from the ebay seller

Quote:

Dear slyfoxttf,

Hi, for some reason Pentax did not make winder covers for the Super Program, Program Plus or Program A. They do not have threads to even install one.

well it looks like a little tape might do the job

**aslyfox** · 02-12-2020, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I buy extra and keep them in the fridge for the next lens...

mine last forever

not on my diet

Benz3ne · 02-12-2020, 11:51 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Prohibitiory

I had a dilemma as because of pepperberry farm I feel like I really want Auto Chinon 55mm f1.7 but to be perfectly honest haven't had a proper go out with the lenses I do have, which be now 8 of them lol and my new Pentax KP, working day time and because of Winter coming back is totally dark outside, waiting for summer like...

I believe there’s the auto chinion 1.7 and the auto chinion MACRO 1.7 that are two different animals altogether.

I’m in exactly the same boat. Typically out between 7:30 and 5:30 so catching zero sunlight!

**steamloco76** · 02-12-2020, 12:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by steamloco76

I took a chance on another Asahi Pentax K on eBay. Listed by a larger seller of vintage cameras in “fully working mechanical condition” and excellent cosmetics. My other K (179799) is a bit rough looking and needs shutter repairs, if the curtains are good. The second K only had a 300 mile trip by USPS. Unfortunately, it must have been dropped or subjected to some very high vibrations because it arrived non-functional. The mirror now goes UP when the shutter is cocked and stays there when fired. A tap on the table drops it. Shutter sticks open too. The seller was willing to take the camera back, but it is in such nice overall condition that I want to keep it and have Eric H. repair the camera. I ended up getting $50 plus $3 tax refunded. Both K’s are now packed in an insured USPS package and will be on the way to Eric. Hopefully at least the nicer body is repairable.

Awe, nuts! Eric Hendrickson said the nice body was improperly lubed and can’t be overhauled, though he did fix the mirror and set the shutter speeds to be close. The other one (179799) will be a shelf sitter only. The shutter curtains and screens are worn-out. Guess I’d better give up on having a working K before I go broke.

Jome · 02-12-2020, 12:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jome

Just won an auction labeled:
Tamron SP...
Hope I have not done money for nothing

I finally won the auction for $85 (shipping included).
There are 4 Tamron SP adaptall-2 zooms in it but the picture were not good and they will arrive within the next few days.
According to the seller, there is only 2 front caps but none for the rear

.
Finger crossed.
Seems to be a 28-80, 35-80, 70-210 and 60-300.

Wasp · 02-12-2020, 01:43 PM - **2 Likes**

I have just done a deal on a K 50mm f/1.2 and I couldn't be happier. Waiting for the parcel begins now.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-12-2020, 04:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

I believe there’s the auto chinion 1.7 and the auto chinion MACRO 1.7 that are two different animals altogether.

this is exactly correct - there are two Chinon 55mm f1.7 lenses; the Macro is not just a close-focusing version of the standard 55mm....

**ehrwien** · 02-12-2020, 04:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I buy extra and keep them in the fridge for the next lens...

Do they only get consumed after they have been used to fulfill their measuring purpose with a new lens? Even so, would they ever run the risk of going bad?

Originally posted by Wasp

I have just done a deal on a K 50mm f/1.2 and I couldn't be happier. Waiting for the parcel begins now.

What, you too? Congrats to us both (I hope)!

**pepperberry farm** · 02-12-2020, 04:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ehrwien

Do they only get consumed after they have been used to fulfill their measuring purpose with a new lens? Even so, would they ever run the risk of going bad?

no idea if they go bad - I've never had one that didn't taste like itself...

after I shoot them, I'll eat a few... then the next lens, eat a few....

**ehrwien** · 02-12-2020, 04:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

no idea if they go bad - I've never had one that didn't taste like itself...

after I shoot them, I'll eat a few... then the next lens, eat a few....

So in a way one could say that your LBA has detrimental effects on your figure?

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02-12-2020, 10:15 AM - 4 Likes	#18871
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	My latest is the DA 55_300MM PLM WR lens for $275 on the Market place.

02-12-2020, 11:10 AM	#18873
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by aslyfox winder cover plate ( 2 ) for Pentax ME Super Woo! Hoo! Those should fit the Super Program and Program Plus too. Steve (...my Super Program has none... )

02-12-2020, 11:15 AM	#18874
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by stevebrot Woo! Hoo! Those should fit the Super Program and Program Plus too. Steve (...my Super Program has none... ) that is what I had hoped unfortunately it is too small to fit the Super Program

02-12-2020, 11:21 AM	#18875
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by aslyfox that is what I had hoped unfortunately it is too small to fit the Super Program Well, that is strange. Does it fit the stowage place on the Winder ME II? Steve

02-12-2020, 11:39 AM	#18877
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I buy extra and keep them in the fridge for the next lens... mine last forever not on my diet

02-12-2020, 11:51 AM - 2 Likes	#18878
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by Prohibitiory I had a dilemma as because of pepperberry farm I feel like I really want Auto Chinon 55mm f1.7 but to be perfectly honest haven't had a proper go out with the lenses I do have, which be now 8 of them lol and my new Pentax KP, working day time and because of Winter coming back is totally dark outside, waiting for summer like... I believe there’s the auto chinion 1.7 and the auto chinion MACRO 1.7 that are two different animals altogether. I’m in exactly the same boat. Typically out between 7:30 and 5:30 so catching zero sunlight!

02-12-2020, 12:45 PM - 1 Like	#18879
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	Originally posted by steamloco76 I took a chance on another Asahi Pentax K on eBay. Listed by a larger seller of vintage cameras in “fully working mechanical condition” and excellent cosmetics. My other K (179799) is a bit rough looking and needs shutter repairs, if the curtains are good. The second K only had a 300 mile trip by USPS. Unfortunately, it must have been dropped or subjected to some very high vibrations because it arrived non-functional. The mirror now goes UP when the shutter is cocked and stays there when fired. A tap on the table drops it. Shutter sticks open too. The seller was willing to take the camera back, but it is in such nice overall condition that I want to keep it and have Eric H. repair the camera. I ended up getting $50 plus $3 tax refunded. Both K’s are now packed in an insured USPS package and will be on the way to Eric. Hopefully at least the nicer body is repairable. Awe, nuts! Eric Hendrickson said the nice body was improperly lubed and can’t be overhauled, though he did fix the mirror and set the shutter speeds to be close. The other one (179799) will be a shelf sitter only. The shutter curtains and screens are worn-out. Guess I’d better give up on having a working K before I go broke.

02-12-2020, 12:50 PM - 1 Like	#18880
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Originally posted by Jome Just won an auction labeled: Tamron SP... Hope I have not done money for nothing I finally won the auction for $85 (shipping included). There are 4 Tamron SP adaptall-2 zooms in it but the picture were not good and they will arrive within the next few days. According to the seller, there is only 2 front caps but none for the rear . Finger crossed. Seems to be a 28-80, 35-80, 70-210 and 60-300.

02-12-2020, 01:43 PM - 2 Likes	#18881
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	I have just done a deal on a K 50mm f/1.2 and I couldn't be happier. Waiting for the parcel begins now.

02-12-2020, 04:07 PM - 2 Likes	#18882
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by Benz3ne I believe there’s the auto chinion 1.7 and the auto chinion MACRO 1.7 that are two different animals altogether. this is exactly correct - there are two Chinon 55mm f1.7 lenses; the Macro is not just a close-focusing version of the standard 55mm....

02-12-2020, 04:08 PM - 1 Like	#18883
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I buy extra and keep them in the fridge for the next lens... Do they only get consumed after they have been used to fulfill their measuring purpose with a new lens? Even so, would they ever run the risk of going bad? Originally posted by Wasp I have just done a deal on a K 50mm f/1.2 and I couldn't be happier. Waiting for the parcel begins now. What, you too? Congrats to us both (I hope)!

02-12-2020, 04:11 PM - 1 Like	#18884
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by ehrwien Do they only get consumed after they have been used to fulfill their measuring purpose with a new lens? Even so, would they ever run the risk of going bad? no idea if they go bad - I've never had one that didn't taste like itself... after I shoot them, I'll eat a few... then the next lens, eat a few....

02-12-2020, 04:16 PM - 2 Likes	#18885
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	Originally posted by pepperberry farm no idea if they go bad - I've never had one that didn't taste like itself... after I shoot them, I'll eat a few... then the next lens, eat a few.... So in a way one could say that your LBA has detrimental effects on your figure?