Your latest acquisition

dansamy · 12-02-2015, 04:16 AM

It's a very nice price!

aurele · 12-02-2015, 05:30 AM

indeed

The shop had it for like 3 months @199€ and all of a sudden, they lowered the price ^^

I tried it, and i'm really impressed by the rendering... and it's damn wide

sherrvonne · 12-02-2015, 06:38 PM - **2 Likes**

I bought the DA 18-135 WR ...... And a K3 II. Lol, hubby was standing on the porch when UPS pulled up, told him it was boots like that girl was wearing in Scotland....

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-02-2015, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by sherrvonne

I bought the DA 18-135 WR ...... And a K3 II. Lol, hubby was standing on the porch when UPS pulled up, told him it was boots like that girl was wearing in Scotland....

Liar, liar, pants on fire

sherrvonne · 12-02-2015, 11:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Liar, liar, pants on fire

Oh but I did! Lol, hubby was standing on the porch and ended up signing for the package, at this point he probably wishing I shopped at Payless.

**Scorpio71GR** · 12-03-2015, 06:50 PM

My new to me DA 21 Limited for $230 came to me today. Bought it off KEH on their cyber Monday special. Thing looks like it was never used. I can not find a mark or scratch on it. This is my first limited. Hopefully the weather tomorrow will be decent so I go and get some shots.

bertie · 12-04-2015, 03:41 AM

Well done Scorpio, I have only one limited lens, the 40mm and it is wonderful. Hope you have great results and mega fun with yours.

Arjay Bee · 12-04-2015, 04:38 AM - **1 Like**

Been busy lately with end of year stuff but have a couple of things to share:

1. A Gordy's wrist strap - regular black leather, dark brown wrist support and dark brown cotton wrapping. If I have a day bag the neck straps are just in the way and add unneeded bulk.. The regular size wrist strap fits my skinny wrists just fine. This solution supplies the added confidence, safe guards against jostles and drops and doesn't get in the way when operating in portrait mode.

2. SMC DA 70 (from forum member) - love it so far - now thinking of offloading the Super Takumar 55 1.8 and SMC Takumar 50 1.4 (And the pristine classic spottie) as the inconvenience of the adapter ring stops me reaching for them.

Also in the photo are the K3 Precision, DA 21 HD, Silvered M40 (DC Shooter) , HP Elite Pad with Kathmandu slip case, a few generic pinch caps for the lenses and my leather backpack which has just had a replenishing wax. In the bag is a Chinese made removable cloth covered foam camera 'case' with three movable baffles to stop everything from jinking around.

Add to this daily everyday carry stuff.

Total weight is about 3kg.

This is my daypack for the holiday season - in the suitcase will be added the two zooms for the extremities: Sigma 8-16 and FA 100-300 for the times when circumstances require. - No tripod.

Jean Poitiers · 12-04-2015, 09:02 AM

Another 10€ thrift store kit ... see "10" on buckle latch.

- an excellent working Canon AE-1 with a FD 50/1.8 plus tattered case (not shown) along with instruction manual
- a like new FD 80-200/4 SSC with case
- a Canon flash with pouch plus a 55mm B+W A-1 Skylight filter ... not a bad haul and I will probably try to trade these away at the next swap(s).

bertwert · 12-04-2015, 09:06 AM

A 58 mm CPL filter, a 49mm to 58mm step up ring, and a 52mm to 58mm step up ring. At a thrift store for a dollar (only 75 cents for you more southern people) in good condition.

markoneswift · 12-04-2015, 09:07 PM

A Fuji X-E1 with DA/K mount adapter following shortly. Looking forward to being able to use my DA35 on the Fuji with aperture control via the adapter.

---------- Post added 12-04-15 at 09:07 PM ----------

sherrvonne · 12-04-2015, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Another 10€ thrift store kit ... see "10" on buckle latch.

- an excellent working Canon AE-1 with a FD 50/1.8 plus tattered case (not shown) along with instruction manual
- a like new FD 80-200/4 SSC with case
- a Canon flash with pouch plus a 55mm B+W A-1 Skylight filter ... not a bad haul and I will probably try to trade these away at the next swap(s).

I have two of those vintage cases, one brown, one black. I like them.

**Quartermaster James** · 12-04-2015, 10:55 PM - **1 Like**

Well, I have received my 85mm/F2, and the K-3ii I purchased to replace the K-3 held indefinitely by Precision, and all I can say is that I am in love with the 85mm and have much to learn about the K-3ii.

**ivanvernon** · 12-05-2015, 06:41 AM

Couldn't pass up a Promaster Spectrum 7 19-35mm, f 3.5-4.5 NIB for $99 and no freight charges. There are plenty of reviews on the lens, and my test shots are favorable. Reviews seem to suggest that quality is a little over the Pentax DAL 18-55 mm kit lens, but I am keeping my kit lens because it is weather resistant. Two test shots are posted of the foggy field across the street from my house, one at 19 mm and the other at 35 mm.

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-05-2015, 05:07 PM

Used Artisan and Artist Oskar's One Day Bag from RFF and 85/2 AI Nikkor lens from APUG classifieds.

Chris

12-04-2015, 04:38 AM - 1 Like	#7238
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Been busy lately with end of year stuff but have a couple of things to share: 1. A Gordy's wrist strap - regular black leather, dark brown wrist support and dark brown cotton wrapping. If I have a day bag the neck straps are just in the way and add unneeded bulk.. The regular size wrist strap fits my skinny wrists just fine. This solution supplies the added confidence, safe guards against jostles and drops and doesn't get in the way when operating in portrait mode. 2. SMC DA 70 (from forum member) - love it so far - now thinking of offloading the Super Takumar 55 1.8 and SMC Takumar 50 1.4 (And the pristine classic spottie) as the inconvenience of the adapter ring stops me reaching for them. Also in the photo are the K3 Precision, DA 21 HD, Silvered M40 (DC Shooter) , HP Elite Pad with Kathmandu slip case, a few generic pinch caps for the lenses and my leather backpack which has just had a replenishing wax. In the bag is a Chinese made removable cloth covered foam camera 'case' with three movable baffles to stop everything from jinking around. Add to this daily everyday carry stuff. Total weight is about 3kg. This is my daypack for the holiday season - in the suitcase will be added the two zooms for the extremities: Sigma 8-16 and FA 100-300 for the times when circumstances require. - No tripod. Last edited by Arjay Bee; 12-04-2015 at 04:48 AM.

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12-02-2015, 04:16 AM	#7231
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	It's a very nice price!

12-02-2015, 05:30 AM	#7232
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	indeed The shop had it for like 3 months @199€ and all of a sudden, they lowered the price ^^ I tried it, and i'm really impressed by the rendering... and it's damn wide

12-02-2015, 06:38 PM - 2 Likes	#7233
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	I bought the DA 18-135 WR ...... And a K3 II. Lol, hubby was standing on the porch when UPS pulled up, told him it was boots like that girl was wearing in Scotland....

12-02-2015, 10:37 PM	#7234
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by sherrvonne I bought the DA 18-135 WR ...... And a K3 II. Lol, hubby was standing on the porch when UPS pulled up, told him it was boots like that girl was wearing in Scotland.... Liar, liar, pants on fire

12-03-2015, 06:50 PM	#7236
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,017	My new to me DA 21 Limited for $230 came to me today. Bought it off KEH on their cyber Monday special. Thing looks like it was never used. I can not find a mark or scratch on it. This is my first limited. Hopefully the weather tomorrow will be decent so I go and get some shots.

12-04-2015, 03:41 AM	#7237
bertie Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland Posts: 57	Well done Scorpio, I have only one limited lens, the 40mm and it is wonderful. Hope you have great results and mega fun with yours.

12-04-2015, 09:02 AM	#7239
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Another 10€ thrift store kit ... see "10" on buckle latch. - an excellent working Canon AE-1 with a FD 50/1.8 plus tattered case (not shown) along with instruction manual - a like new FD 80-200/4 SSC with case - a Canon flash with pouch plus a 55mm B+W A-1 Skylight filter ... not a bad haul and I will probably try to trade these away at the next swap(s).

12-04-2015, 09:06 AM	#7240
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	A 58 mm CPL filter, a 49mm to 58mm step up ring, and a 52mm to 58mm step up ring. At a thrift store for a dollar (only 75 cents for you more southern people) in good condition.

12-04-2015, 09:07 PM	#7241
markoneswift Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 114	A Fuji X-E1 with DA/K mount adapter following shortly. Looking forward to being able to use my DA35 on the Fuji with aperture control via the adapter. ---------- Post added 12-04-15 at 09:07 PM ----------

12-04-2015, 09:24 PM	#7242
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Another 10€ thrift store kit ... see "10" on buckle latch. - an excellent working Canon AE-1 with a FD 50/1.8 plus tattered case (not shown) along with instruction manual - a like new FD 80-200/4 SSC with case - a Canon flash with pouch plus a 55mm B+W A-1 Skylight filter ... not a bad haul and I will probably try to trade these away at the next swap(s). I have two of those vintage cases, one brown, one black. I like them.

12-04-2015, 10:55 PM - 1 Like	#7243
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Well, I have received my 85mm/F2, and the K-3ii I purchased to replace the K-3 held indefinitely by Precision, and all I can say is that I am in love with the 85mm and have much to learn about the K-3ii.

12-05-2015, 05:07 PM	#7245
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Used Artisan and Artist Oskar's One Day Bag from RFF and 85/2 AI Nikkor lens from APUG classifieds. Chris