Your latest acquisition

Benz3ne · 01-30-2021, 05:31 AM - **1 Like**

WAS going to buy a used lens from LCE here in U.K. registered interest shortly after it was available yesterday afternoon, no response. Followed up this morning, an hour later received info that I’d just been “pipped to the post”.
Not the first time it’s happened. Frustrating.

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-30-2021, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by steamloco76

The flash arrived today and checks out in like-new condition. I then fought with my Mac to allow me to open and install the latest Metz V 5.0 firmware. Fun getting through all the hoops to open a Linux code executable file on a Mac. I persevered and won the battle.

I use a heavy duty database application that only runs under Windows on my MacBook Air using Parallels. My MacBook has Catalina and Win 10 up and running at all times so that I only need to run the DB apps in Windows and use the Mac for everything else. Win 10 is a 3 finger swipe away. I can cut and paste from one to the other.

The only downside to Parallels is that it is rented for US$100 per year. It is well worth it to avoid 90% of the Wn problems. It does quite a few other OS as well, including several flavours of Unix.

lesmore49 · 01-30-2021, 12:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

Trail Ridge towing mirrors for my Nissan Frontier. Direct replacement for the factory original mirrors. They are larger and can be extended out when I hook up the RV. Now I just need a warm day to install them. No strap on mirrors to hassle with.

I remember the RV mirrors we used to insert the grips between the hood and the front fenders. They worked well, but they were a pain to install.

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 01-30-2021, 02:47 PM

Replacement cable and battery for my Quantum Battery 1.

edom31 · 01-30-2021, 06:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by richard0170

I think it is hard to find a less than good 50mm Macro. I prefer the K50mm f4, but not because it is any better than the A, but because of the combination of build quality and occasional random strange colour casts which I personally enjoy. The A version does make more practical sense though, smaller, lighter and A functionality. Also, the A suffers from less highlight blowout.

I forgot the K50/4 Macro - I also have a copy of this one... I also love it. OK too many lenses...

**richard0170** · 01-31-2021, 03:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by edom31

OK too many lenses...

Really?

Gary H Perth · 01-31-2021, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

the package of timtam arrived

very tasty

but while respecting @dbs' opinion, not the appropriate shape ( imho ) for the preferred ASM

and I understand there is a " melting " issue as well

What is the bilingual packaging, Allen? I have never seen that packaging before - is this a MIA model (Made in Australia)?

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-31-2021, 06:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Note to self: Lay in a supply of SMUs prior to the upcoming blizzard.

Chris

edom31 · 01-31-2021, 06:43 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by richard0170

Really?

... I don't know anymore. At one point I saw other's collection and stared with awe. Nowadays I see my own and am happy... But there's always one lens missing... Always.

tim60 · 01-31-2021, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

What is the bilingual packaging, Allen? I have never seen that packaging before - is this a MIA model (Made in Australia)?

Lots of French words on the package. I never saw that on them in Australia.

**pepperberry farm** · 01-31-2021, 07:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Note to self: Lay in a supply of SMUs prior to the upcoming blizzard.

Chris

always good advice..... I've got two lenses arriving this week, so need to check on my own supply....

SamirShah · 01-31-2021, 07:43 AM - **2 Likes**

Resistance is futile! My Canon and Nikon sales $ were burning a hole in my paypal account, and ebay is way too tempting. I went from 0 Pentax a month ago to this pile of lenses (and bodies) and some more in the mail. Some DA/FA, some SMC-A, some SMC-M, non-Pentax, and 5 problem lenses to be taken apart and cleaned (to learn and practice) before I take apart the Tokina ATX-Pro 80-200 f2.8ED to clean some fungus. Yesterday's score was great: 2 mint bodies and 4 Pentax SMC-A lenses, in a custom case for $80 : Black MX, Super Program, 50 f1.4, 28 f2.8, 35-70 F4, 70-210 f4.

**aslyfox** · 01-31-2021, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

What is the bilingual packaging, Allen? I have never seen that packaging before - is this a MIA model (Made in Australia)?

it is the made " down under " stuff bought from Amazon

Quote:

Arnott's Tim Tam Chocolate Biscuits, 175 Grams/6.2 Ounces, Original

" original originale " English/French

not something I can afford to buy again

stevebrot · 01-31-2021, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

What is the bilingual packaging, Allen? I have never seen that packaging before - is this a MIA model (Made in Australia)?

I suspect something amiss of the Canadian variety!

Steve

Jonathan Mac · 02-01-2021, 04:18 AM

Originally posted by bdery

It will probably only remain in my house for the time it takes to write a review (except if I decide to keep it), but here's my newest acquisition:

A big chunk of a lens, but extremely interesting!

That looks like a very good option for FF Pentax owners, assuming the optics are up to scratch. Out of interest, does it have the full aperture mechanism (meaning it only stops down as the image is taken and is therefore properly compatible with K-mount film cameras)?

Originally posted by SamirShah

Resistance is futile! My Canon and Nikon sales $ were burning a hole in my paypal account, and ebay is way too tempting. I went from 0 Pentax a month ago to this pile of lenses (and bodies) and some more in the mail. Some DA/FA, some SMC-A, some SMC-M, non-Pentax, and 5 problem lenses to be taken apart and cleaned (to learn and practice) before I take apart the Tokina ATX-Pro 80-200 f2.8ED to clean some fungus. Yesterday's score was great: 2 mint bodies and 4 Pentax SMC-A lenses, in a custom case for $80 : Black MX, Super Program, 50 f1.4, 28 f2.8, 35-70 F4, 70-210 f4.

You got all of that in a month??

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01-30-2021, 05:31 AM - 1 Like	#21841
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	WAS going to buy a used lens from LCE here in U.K. registered interest shortly after it was available yesterday afternoon, no response. Followed up this morning, an hour later received info that I’d just been “pipped to the post”. Not the first time it’s happened. Frustrating.

01-30-2021, 10:50 AM - 1 Like	#21842
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by steamloco76 The flash arrived today and checks out in like-new condition. I then fought with my Mac to allow me to open and install the latest Metz V 5.0 firmware. Fun getting through all the hoops to open a Linux code executable file on a Mac. I persevered and won the battle. I use a heavy duty database application that only runs under Windows on my MacBook Air using Parallels. My MacBook has Catalina and Win 10 up and running at all times so that I only need to run the DB apps in Windows and use the Mac for everything else. Win 10 is a 3 finger swipe away. I can cut and paste from one to the other. The only downside to Parallels is that it is rented for US$100 per year. It is well worth it to avoid 90% of the Wn problems. It does quite a few other OS as well, including several flavours of Unix.

01-30-2021, 12:14 PM - 1 Like	#21843
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,344	Originally posted by gaweidert Trail Ridge towing mirrors for my Nissan Frontier. Direct replacement for the factory original mirrors. They are larger and can be extended out when I hook up the RV. Now I just need a warm day to install them. No strap on mirrors to hassle with. I remember the RV mirrors we used to insert the grips between the hood and the front fenders. They worked well, but they were a pain to install.

01-30-2021, 02:47 PM	#21844
WhatsMyNameAD67 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 307	Replacement cable and battery for my Quantum Battery 1.

01-30-2021, 06:36 PM - 1 Like	#21845
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by richard0170 I think it is hard to find a less than good 50mm Macro. I prefer the K50mm f4, but not because it is any better than the A, but because of the combination of build quality and occasional random strange colour casts which I personally enjoy. The A version does make more practical sense though, smaller, lighter and A functionality. Also, the A suffers from less highlight blowout. I forgot the K50/4 Macro - I also have a copy of this one... I also love it. OK too many lenses...

01-31-2021, 03:44 AM - 2 Likes	#21846
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,032	Originally posted by edom31 OK too many lenses... Really?

01-31-2021, 06:02 AM	#21847
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Originally posted by aslyfox the package of timtam arrived very tasty but while respecting @dbs' opinion, not the appropriate shape ( imho ) for the preferred ASM and I understand there is a " melting " issue as well What is the bilingual packaging, Allen? I have never seen that packaging before - is this a MIA model (Made in Australia)?

01-31-2021, 06:21 AM - 2 Likes	#21848
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Note to self: Lay in a supply of SMUs prior to the upcoming blizzard. Chris

01-31-2021, 06:43 AM - 3 Likes	#21849
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by richard0170 Really? ... I don't know anymore. At one point I saw other's collection and stared with awe. Nowadays I see my own and am happy... But there's always one lens missing... Always.

01-31-2021, 07:06 AM	#21850
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Gary H Perth What is the bilingual packaging, Allen? I have never seen that packaging before - is this a MIA model (Made in Australia)? Lots of French words on the package. I never saw that on them in Australia.

01-31-2021, 07:28 AM - 1 Like	#21851
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Note to self: Lay in a supply of SMUs prior to the upcoming blizzard. Chris always good advice..... I've got two lenses arriving this week, so need to check on my own supply....

01-31-2021, 07:49 AM	#21853
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Gary H Perth What is the bilingual packaging, Allen? I have never seen that packaging before - is this a MIA model (Made in Australia)? it is the made " down under " stuff bought from Amazon Quote: Arnott's Tim Tam Chocolate Biscuits, 175 Grams/6.2 Ounces, Original " original originale " English/French not something I can afford to buy again

01-31-2021, 03:32 PM	#21854
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Gary H Perth What is the bilingual packaging, Allen? I have never seen that packaging before - is this a MIA model (Made in Australia)? I suspect something amiss of the Canadian variety! Steve

02-01-2021, 04:18 AM	#21855
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by bdery It will probably only remain in my house for the time it takes to write a review (except if I decide to keep it), but here's my newest acquisition: A big chunk of a lens, but extremely interesting! That looks like a very good option for FF Pentax owners, assuming the optics are up to scratch. Out of interest, does it have the full aperture mechanism (meaning it only stops down as the image is taken and is therefore properly compatible with K-mount film cameras)? Originally posted by SamirShah Resistance is futile! My Canon and Nikon sales $ were burning a hole in my paypal account, and ebay is way too tempting. I went from 0 Pentax a month ago to this pile of lenses (and bodies) and some more in the mail. Some DA/FA, some SMC-A, some SMC-M, non-Pentax, and 5 problem lenses to be taken apart and cleaned (to learn and practice) before I take apart the Tokina ATX-Pro 80-200 f2.8ED to clean some fungus. Yesterday's score was great: 2 mint bodies and 4 Pentax SMC-A lenses, in a custom case for $80 : Black MX, Super Program, 50 f1.4, 28 f2.8, 35-70 F4, 70-210 f4. You got all of that in a month??