Your latest acquisition

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-15-2017, 02:48 PM - **3 Likes**

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Chris

**boriscleto** · 09-15-2017, 06:34 PM - **1 Like**

My latest gamble from Shopgoodwill arrived today. $130 plus shipping.

Black K-X with a M 50/1.7. The 50 is better than the copy I already have, The KX is in beautiful condition. No brassing, the mirror bumper and door seals seem good (it looks like it was CLA'd or had the seals replaced at least). The periscope doesn't show the aperture with the 50, but my chrome KX doesn't either...

An unloved lens...the A 35-80. Like new condition (a little dust inside) IOB.

An unloved lens on a respectable AF film SLR...The F 35-80 on a PZ-70.

But the thing that made it all worth it...A set of Kenko KAF extension tubes...they look like they've never been used...

There was a cheap auto thyristor flash unit too, but it had really bad corrosion on the battery cover/contacts...not really a loss.

Jonathan Mac · 09-15-2017, 11:34 PM - **1 Like**

Here's the Minolta SRT100X with 45mm f/2 lens that I picked up last week. I managed to lose the original Minolta lens cap before I even got home

SRT100X and MD 45mm f/2 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

timw4mail · 09-16-2017, 05:25 PM - **1 Like**

After selling two cameras, it's just natural to get three more, right?

Argus C4 rangefinder (In working condition!)
Argus AF viewfinder (Frame counter doesn't work)
Minolta XG-A w/ MD 50/2 lens, and Popular 30TB-D flash w/ TTL adapter

Strangely enough, 2 of the three cameras had undeveloped film in them...which I promptly ruined...oh well, more junk rolls for testing future cameras.

The Argus C4 had film with a canister lacking DX encoding, and an unusually long leader...must be fairly old.

Last edited by timw4mail; 09-16-2017 at 05:29 PM. Reason: More minutia.

Marcus Rowland · 09-17-2017, 01:49 PM - **1 Like**

Another good afternoon at the car boot sales - ignoring non-photographic stuff, I got

An SMC Pentax-M 1:4 200mm, unfortunately the filter ring is dented but it's otherwise in nice condition
Two Schneider enlarging lenses, 5.6/100 and 2.8/50, but after taking a more careful look I think the latter may be incomplete, it looks like the rear element is missing - I'll have to try it out on a bellows and see what the results are like.
A Nikon IX-Nikkor 24-70 3.5-5.6, unfortunately only suitable for their weird Pronea APS SLRs, but in very nice condition
A Hoya 77mm circular polarizer
A no-name 77mm UV filter
and a couple of smaller no-name filters, a fake Cokin polarizer and a 52mm skylight.

I got the lot at £15. I also looked at a Petri 135/3.5 in Pentax K fitting which had slight fungus but didn't buy it, when I explained why the seller gave it to me!

I'm going to try a couple of Pentax-using friends with the 200mm, see if they are interested though I think they have better, the rest will be headed for ebay - already listed the Nikkor and big filters.

Marcus Rowland · 09-18-2017, 10:18 AM

Turns out that it's the rim of the retractable hood that's damaged on the Pentax lens, rather than the filter ring, which is very good news. And I got a package today containing stuff I ordered a week or so ago, which was better than expected:

An immaculate Helios 44-M-4 58mm f2.0 in M42
A Cosina 28/2.8 in M42, also very clean and working well
and a Soligor x3 converter in M42, clean but not an especially wonderful performer

Cost me over £20 but I ought to make a profit - not huge, but worth buying them

**savoche** · 09-18-2017, 10:21 AM - **4 Likes**

I think I've scored fairly well - just picked up an A 20/2.8 including the hood. Even with the original box and case for the hood.

Cheap? No. But she's beautiful

-JW- · 09-18-2017, 11:26 AM - **1 Like**

Finally got my hands on a FA31 :-)
Some signs of use, but really sharp and only €530.

Could very well become my most used lens after the DA15.

timw4mail · 09-18-2017, 11:59 AM - **1 Like**

I'm now the (not so proud) owner of a Praktica electric mount Adaptall adapter.

The reason I'm not so proud, is that the auction description in no way mentions Praktica, and the mount is not aperture coupled for any Spotmatic.

On the plus side, however, it will work as a plain M42 adapter, and it came with a practically new box.

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-18-2017, 02:33 PM - **3 Likes**

The black KM outfit has arrived and it is in excellent condition all around.
Everything seems to work okay but I will send it to Eric for maintenance.

Chris

**pepperberry farm** · 09-18-2017, 07:25 PM - **4 Likes**

my K35/3.5 arrived:

**monochrome** · 09-18-2017, 07:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Shoot something light red.

Jonathan Mac · 09-19-2017, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

my K35/3.5 arrived:

Very nice - the K35/3.5 is a very nice lens, sharp wide open.

**pepperberry farm** · 09-19-2017, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Shoot something light red.

planning on doing so... but curious as to the specific request....

**monochrome** · 09-19-2017, 06:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

planning on doing so... but curious as to the specific request....

At least in the case of my copy the K35/3.5 renders reds (and sky blues) with a vibrance, clarity and center sharpness no other lens in my drawer can match. It must have been stunning on Kodachrome.

09-15-2017, 02:48 PM - 3 Likes	#10561
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Pentax KM black Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Seller's auction pic below: Chris

09-16-2017, 05:25 PM - 1 Like	#10564
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	After selling two cameras, it's just natural to get three more, right? Argus C4 rangefinder (In working condition!) Argus AF viewfinder (Frame counter doesn't work) Minolta XG-A w/ MD 50/2 lens, and Popular 30TB-D flash w/ TTL adapter Strangely enough, 2 of the three cameras had undeveloped film in them...which I promptly ruined...oh well, more junk rolls for testing future cameras. The Argus C4 had film with a canister lacking DX encoding, and an unusually long leader...must be fairly old. Last edited by timw4mail; 09-16-2017 at 05:29 PM. Reason: More minutia.

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09-15-2017, 06:34 PM - 1 Like	#10562
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	My latest gamble from Shopgoodwill arrived today. $130 plus shipping. Black K-X with a M 50/1.7. The 50 is better than the copy I already have, The KX is in beautiful condition. No brassing, the mirror bumper and door seals seem good (it looks like it was CLA'd or had the seals replaced at least). The periscope doesn't show the aperture with the 50, but my chrome KX doesn't either... An unloved lens...the A 35-80. Like new condition (a little dust inside) IOB. An unloved lens on a respectable AF film SLR...The F 35-80 on a PZ-70. But the thing that made it all worth it...A set of Kenko KAF extension tubes...they look like they've never been used... There was a cheap auto thyristor flash unit too, but it had really bad corrosion on the battery cover/contacts...not really a loss.

09-15-2017, 11:34 PM - 1 Like	#10563
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Here's the Minolta SRT100X with 45mm f/2 lens that I picked up last week. I managed to lose the original Minolta lens cap before I even got home SRT100X and MD 45mm f/2 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

09-17-2017, 01:49 PM - 1 Like	#10565
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Another good afternoon at the car boot sales - ignoring non-photographic stuff, I got An SMC Pentax-M 1:4 200mm, unfortunately the filter ring is dented but it's otherwise in nice condition Two Schneider enlarging lenses, 5.6/100 and 2.8/50, but after taking a more careful look I think the latter may be incomplete, it looks like the rear element is missing - I'll have to try it out on a bellows and see what the results are like. A Nikon IX-Nikkor 24-70 3.5-5.6, unfortunately only suitable for their weird Pronea APS SLRs, but in very nice condition A Hoya 77mm circular polarizer A no-name 77mm UV filter and a couple of smaller no-name filters, a fake Cokin polarizer and a 52mm skylight. I got the lot at £15. I also looked at a Petri 135/3.5 in Pentax K fitting which had slight fungus but didn't buy it, when I explained why the seller gave it to me! I'm going to try a couple of Pentax-using friends with the 200mm, see if they are interested though I think they have better, the rest will be headed for ebay - already listed the Nikkor and big filters.

09-18-2017, 10:18 AM	#10566
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Turns out that it's the rim of the retractable hood that's damaged on the Pentax lens, rather than the filter ring, which is very good news. And I got a package today containing stuff I ordered a week or so ago, which was better than expected: An immaculate Helios 44-M-4 58mm f2.0 in M42 A Cosina 28/2.8 in M42, also very clean and working well and a Soligor x3 converter in M42, clean but not an especially wonderful performer Cost me over £20 but I ought to make a profit - not huge, but worth buying them

09-18-2017, 10:21 AM - 4 Likes	#10567
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I think I've scored fairly well - just picked up an A 20/2.8 including the hood. Even with the original box and case for the hood. Cheap? No. But she's beautiful

09-18-2017, 11:26 AM - 1 Like	#10568
-JW- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Eindhoven Posts: 139	Finally got my hands on a FA31 :-) Some signs of use, but really sharp and only €530. Could very well become my most used lens after the DA15.

09-18-2017, 11:59 AM - 1 Like	#10569
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	I'm now the (not so proud) owner of a Praktica electric mount Adaptall adapter. The reason I'm not so proud, is that the auction description in no way mentions Praktica, and the mount is not aperture coupled for any Spotmatic. On the plus side, however, it will work as a plain M42 adapter, and it came with a practically new box.

09-18-2017, 02:33 PM - 3 Likes	#10570
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	The black KM outfit has arrived and it is in excellent condition all around. Everything seems to work okay but I will send it to Eric for maintenance. Chris

09-18-2017, 07:25 PM - 4 Likes	#10571
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	my K35/3.5 arrived:

09-18-2017, 07:43 PM - 2 Likes	#10572
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Shoot something light red.

09-19-2017, 12:41 AM	#10573
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by pepperberry farm my K35/3.5 arrived: Very nice - the K35/3.5 is a very nice lens, sharp wide open.

09-19-2017, 06:03 AM	#10574
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 monochrome Shoot something light red. planning on doing so... but curious as to the specific request....

09-19-2017, 06:24 AM - 2 Likes	#10575
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by pepperberry farm planning on doing so... but curious as to the specific request.... At least in the case of my copy the K35/3.5 renders reds (and sky blues) with a vibrance, clarity and center sharpness no other lens in my drawer can match. It must have been stunning on Kodachrome.