Your latest acquisition

**pepperberry farm** · 08-13-2018, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by timw4mail

Did I tempt you when I acquired one?

can't say that you did; I was actually watching for a 24mm lens when this popped up in my eBay search....

dbs · 08-14-2018, 10:25 PM - **1 Like**

Well after probably 300 pages of this thread I now have a ......( HD DA 15 )

........Tamron.....28 --- 75

How many till the next purchase ????

Dave

**aslyfox** · 08-15-2018, 10:40 AM - **1 Like**

going light

just picked up an Oben CTM 2400 carbon fiber monopod

Oben | Tripods, Monopods & Tripod Accessories

59.2" Maximum Height
Supports Up to 22 lb
6x Carbon Fiber Construction
Retractable Spike in Foot
Twist Locks & Anti-Rotation Shaft
Wrist Strap with Belt Clip
Collapses to 18.3"
Lightweight - Less than 1 lb

**Cerebum** · 08-15-2018, 10:44 AM - **1 Like**

Aaaargh, I can't believe I missed out on a k5 body for £99 on the marketplace!

**aslyfox** · 08-15-2018, 10:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

Aaaargh, I can't believe I missed out on a k5 body for £99 on the marketplace!

youse snooze youse lose

better luck next time

Marcus Rowland · 08-15-2018, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

A Holga 120s camera for Lomography - cost £10, I usually get a little more when I sell them, but the seller was a charity I support so I'm reasonably OK if I don't break even.

**BigMackCam** · 08-15-2018, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by Marcus Rowland

A Holga 120s camera for Lomography - cost £10, I usually get a little more when I sell them, but the seller was a charity I support so I'm reasonably OK if I don't break even.

I have a couple of these in my storage boxes that haven't been used for a few years now. One is still new in the box, the other is mod'ed from when I was actually using it... I flocked the interior, added foam tensioners for the film roll, and added various anti-light-leak measures (foam and tape

). Back when I bought mine (maybe ten to fifteen years ago?) you could get them for peanuts direct from China. They seem to have ticked up in price now.

I know people either love or hate these things. Personally, I had a lot of fun with my Holga. Processing costs would put me off these days, I think... I still have quite a few Ilford HP5 120 rolls in the fridge, though. Maybe I should dig out my mod'ed Holga and give it another go?

Marcus Rowland · 08-16-2018, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I have a couple of these in my storage boxes that haven't been used for a few years now. One is still new in the box, the other is mod'ed from when I was actually using it... I flocked the interior, added foam tensioners for the film roll, and added various anti-light-leak measures (foam and tape

). Back when I bought mine (maybe ten to fifteen years ago?) you could get them for peanuts direct from China. They seem to have ticked up in price now.

I know people either love or hate these things. Personally, I had a lot of fun with my Holga. Processing costs would put me off these days, I think... I still have quite a few Ilford HP5 120 rolls in the fridge, though. Maybe I should dig out my mod'ed Holga and give it another go?

There's a point where simplicity becomes a bit counter-productive - I'm afraid I prefer cameras with a decent range of settings. When I was using 120 I mostly worked with TLRs - a Lubitel I owned myself, and a Mamiya I played with a few times, the one with interchangeable lenses. I also thought about buying a Pentacon 6 or a Russian fake Hasselblad (couldn't afford the real thing) but I was doing some part-time work for a 2nd hand camera shop and soon realised just how unreliable they are.

Today's acquisition was another small lot of lenses; a Cimko M42 70-210 f4.5 zoom, an Optomax T-mount 135 f:2.8 which had a Petri-fit YS mount on it for some reason, and a wide-angle adapter. Cost about £12, I'll probably come out ahead on the deal. Since the Nikon lens I mentioned is already on £78 four hours after I listed it on ebay I feel reasonably relaxed about taking an occasional punt on these lots...

**Cerebum** · 08-16-2018, 03:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

can't say that you did; I was actually watching for a 24mm lens when this popped up in my eBay search....

Get a k mount Miranda 24mm macro f2.8. (Cosina I think) Mine is sweet

**pepperberry farm** · 08-16-2018, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Get a k mount Miranda 24mm macro f2.8. (Cosina I think) Mine is sweet

pics - show me pics!

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-16-2018, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

pics - show me pics!

You're just looking for lens porn ...

**UncleVanya** · 08-16-2018, 05:10 PM

I found my Flucard - does that count?

**pepperberry farm** · 08-16-2018, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

You're just looking for lens porn ...

well, DUH!

(:

(actually, there was some award money handed out at the office today, so I'm a little wide-eyed at the moment...)

dbs · 08-16-2018, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

You're just looking for lens porn ...

Aren't we all ???

Dave

**gaweidert** · 08-16-2018, 07:59 PM

Well next week I am having a different kind of LBA. I am getting my first eye exam in 6 years or so and I desperately need new glasses. So I am getting two lenses at once. Maybe 4 if there is a sale and I can get new prescription sun glasses too.

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08-13-2018, 04:32 PM	#13456
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765	Originally posted by timw4mail Did I tempt you when I acquired one? can't say that you did; I was actually watching for a 24mm lens when this popped up in my eBay search....

08-14-2018, 10:25 PM - 1 Like	#13457
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Well after probably 300 pages of this thread I now have a ......( HD DA 15 ) ........Tamron.....28 --- 75 How many till the next purchase ???? Dave

08-15-2018, 10:40 AM - 1 Like	#13458
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	going light just picked up an Oben CTM 2400 carbon fiber monopod Oben \| Tripods, Monopods & Tripod Accessories 59.2" Maximum Height Supports Up to 22 lb 6x Carbon Fiber Construction Retractable Spike in Foot Twist Locks & Anti-Rotation Shaft Wrist Strap with Belt Clip Collapses to 18.3" Lightweight - Less than 1 lb

08-15-2018, 10:44 AM - 1 Like	#13459
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Aaaargh, I can't believe I missed out on a k5 body for £99 on the marketplace!

08-15-2018, 10:47 AM - 1 Like	#13460
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by Cerebum Aaaargh, I can't believe I missed out on a k5 body for £99 on the marketplace! youse snooze youse lose better luck next time

08-15-2018, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#13461
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	A Holga 120s camera for Lomography - cost £10, I usually get a little more when I sell them, but the seller was a charity I support so I'm reasonably OK if I don't break even.

08-15-2018, 04:10 PM	#13462
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by Marcus Rowland A Holga 120s camera for Lomography - cost £10, I usually get a little more when I sell them, but the seller was a charity I support so I'm reasonably OK if I don't break even. I have a couple of these in my storage boxes that haven't been used for a few years now. One is still new in the box, the other is mod'ed from when I was actually using it... I flocked the interior, added foam tensioners for the film roll, and added various anti-light-leak measures (foam and tape ). Back when I bought mine (maybe ten to fifteen years ago?) you could get them for peanuts direct from China. They seem to have ticked up in price now. I know people either love or hate these things. Personally, I had a lot of fun with my Holga. Processing costs would put me off these days, I think... I still have quite a few Ilford HP5 120 rolls in the fridge, though. Maybe I should dig out my mod'ed Holga and give it another go?

08-16-2018, 02:13 PM	#13463
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Originally posted by BigMackCam I have a couple of these in my storage boxes that haven't been used for a few years now. One is still new in the box, the other is mod'ed from when I was actually using it... I flocked the interior, added foam tensioners for the film roll, and added various anti-light-leak measures (foam and tape ). Back when I bought mine (maybe ten to fifteen years ago?) you could get them for peanuts direct from China. They seem to have ticked up in price now. I know people either love or hate these things. Personally, I had a lot of fun with my Holga. Processing costs would put me off these days, I think... I still have quite a few Ilford HP5 120 rolls in the fridge, though. Maybe I should dig out my mod'ed Holga and give it another go? There's a point where simplicity becomes a bit counter-productive - I'm afraid I prefer cameras with a decent range of settings. When I was using 120 I mostly worked with TLRs - a Lubitel I owned myself, and a Mamiya I played with a few times, the one with interchangeable lenses. I also thought about buying a Pentacon 6 or a Russian fake Hasselblad (couldn't afford the real thing) but I was doing some part-time work for a 2nd hand camera shop and soon realised just how unreliable they are. Today's acquisition was another small lot of lenses; a Cimko M42 70-210 f4.5 zoom, an Optomax T-mount 135 f:2.8 which had a Petri-fit YS mount on it for some reason, and a wide-angle adapter. Cost about £12, I'll probably come out ahead on the deal. Since the Nikon lens I mentioned is already on £78 four hours after I listed it on ebay I feel reasonably relaxed about taking an occasional punt on these lots...

08-16-2018, 03:30 PM - 1 Like	#13464
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by pepperberry farm can't say that you did; I was actually watching for a 24mm lens when this popped up in my eBay search.... Get a k mount Miranda 24mm macro f2.8. (Cosina I think) Mine is sweet

08-16-2018, 04:53 PM	#13465
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765	Originally posted by Cerebum Get a k mount Miranda 24mm macro f2.8. (Cosina I think) Mine is sweet pics - show me pics!

08-16-2018, 05:06 PM	#13466
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by pepperberry farm pics - show me pics! You're just looking for lens porn ...

08-16-2018, 05:10 PM	#13467
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,446	I found my Flucard - does that count?

08-16-2018, 05:19 PM	#13468
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies You're just looking for lens porn ... well, DUH! (: (actually, there was some award money handed out at the office today, so I'm a little wide-eyed at the moment...)

08-16-2018, 05:30 PM	#13469
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies You're just looking for lens porn ... Aren't we all ??? Dave

08-16-2018, 07:59 PM	#13470
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Well next week I am having a different kind of LBA. I am getting my first eye exam in 6 years or so and I desperately need new glasses. So I am getting two lenses at once. Maybe 4 if there is a sale and I can get new prescription sun glasses too.