Your latest acquisition

Docrwm · 10-23-2018, 04:13 AM - **3 Likes**

Picked up a used DA12-24 which arrived last night. Seems to be in good shape and came with a protective filter that had done its job (and will be retired by me). First lens purchase in 4 years.

carlthellama · 10-23-2018, 04:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

Picked up a used DA12-24 which arrived last night. Seems to be in good shape and came with a protective filter that had done its job (and will be retired by me). First lens purchase in 4 years.

You have shown much restraint for a member of this forum...... if only I had that sort of will power.

DrMindbender · 10-23-2018, 04:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by carlthellama

You have shown much restraint for a member of this forum...... if only I had that sort of will power.

I'm currently having trouble getting past 4 weeks without a new lens purchase. :S (Mind you, I'm currently in the arsenal building phase of SLR photography and haven't had a "Why do you need this when you already have that?" moment yet.)

**WPRESTO** · 10-23-2018, 05:30 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by carlthellama

You have shown much restraint

= insufficient discretionary cash.

kevinWE · 10-23-2018, 05:12 PM - **2 Likes**

OK, my Minolta XG-M arrived today. This camera and lens looks brand freaking new, even the protective film on bottom plate looks unmarred. I tossed some batteries in her and did a quick check of meter and everything thing seems to check out as of now. The XG-M is the flagship of the XG line, the X-700 used the same basic body as the M.

I also received a Minolta flash that is not pictured. It was a steal of a deal @ 20.00 USD. Thanks eBay!

carlthellama · 10-23-2018, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by DrMindbender

I'm currently having trouble getting past 4 weeks without a new lens purchase. :S (Mind you, I'm currently in the arsenal building phase of SLR photography and haven't had a "Why do you need this when you already have that?" moment yet.)

I have learned to ignore that voice in my head when I am purchasing 30th 50mm or my 10th 28mm.

derekkite · 10-23-2018, 08:47 PM - **1 Like**

GKJR Katana Junior Gimbal Head Telephoto Lens Side Mount

I bought one last year, and it is rather impressive. Unfortunately caught the eye of a sticky finger thief who took it, my tripod, my k1 and a bunch of lenses. I got all except the tripod and gimbal back with minor damage, a broken lens hood on my da*300. I replaced the tripod, and used my old gimbal for a year. Should see it tomorrow. I will do something unspeakable to it to make it ugly.

seventysixersfan · 10-23-2018, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Picked up a used DA12-24 which arrived last night. Seems to be in good shape and came with a protective filter that had done its job (and will be retired by me). First lens purchase in 4 years.

Where have you been, Robert?! Nice to see you participating once again. Thought maybe you left the Pentax family.

Docrwm · 10-24-2018, 03:23 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Where have you been, Robert?! Nice to see you participating once again. Thought maybe you left the Pentax family.

Good to see a familiar name around this old place Brian! I'm still shooting the K3 & K5iis. Hope you're doing well.

seventysixersfan · 10-24-2018, 09:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

Good to see a familiar name around this old place Brian! I'm still shooting the K3 & K5iis. Hope you're doing well.

Doing great, thanks. I look forward to reading more of your posts/contributions to this forum, and am curious to hear your experience shooting with the DA 12-24. I have thought about getting that lens for a long time but ended up getting a good deal on a Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6. I sold my Tamron 10-24 a while ago because it wasn't that sharp wide-open. The Sigma is definitely very usable wide-open and I'm happy with the sharpness. I also like the 10mm end but wish it zoomed to 24mm like my old Tamron (and your new lens).

Docrwm · 10-24-2018, 09:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Doing great, thanks. I look forward to reading more of your posts/contributions to this forum, and am curious to hear your experience shooting with the DA 12-24. I have thought about getting that lens for a long time but ended up getting a good deal on a Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6. I sold my Tamron 10-24 a while ago because it wasn't that sharp wide-open. The Sigma is definitely very usable wide-open and I'm happy with the sharpness. I also like the 10mm end but wish it zoomed to 24mm like my old Tamron (and your new lens).

I, too, am selling off my Tam 10-24 for the same reason. Loss of 2mm in exchange for sharpness and better colors seems a good-enough trade for me. I'll be taking it out for a spin in about 10 days for an all-day event so we'll see how much I like it then. I just could not pass up the deal on the DA12-24 and hope to come out of it costing about $100 to upgrade.

**Canada_Rockies** · 10-24-2018, 10:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

I, too, am selling off my Tam 10-24 for the same reason. Loss of 2mm in exchange for sharpness and better colors seems a good-enough trade for me. I'll be taking it out for a spin in about 10 days for an all-day event so we'll see how much I like it then. I just could not pass up the deal on the DA12-24 and hope to come out of it costing about $100 to upgrade.

I have the DA 12-24 and it may not be the sharpest tool in the box, but for the sizes I use, it's plenty good enough. I find the field of view range (on my K-3) fits most of my walk around needs. I have been known in a park to have just the DA 12-24 and DA 55-300 with me, and never have a really pressing need for anything else. My 3 lens kit adds the FA 100/2.8 macro.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-24-2018, 03:23 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax SV, from an eBay seller in Japan:

Chris

**monochrome** · 10-24-2018, 03:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I was a happy camper yesterday. I thought I had lost the front cap for my M 400, but found it in the book case. I have no idea how it got there*, but I surely am happy I don't have to track one down. That's a big hunk of glass on the front end and old faithful wouldn't be as faithful with a scratch.

* I am a charter member of the Hereafter Club. That's those of us (of many ages, apparently) who stand in the kitchen saying to themselves "Now, what the #$%^# was I here after?"

I misplaced the flash shoe cover for my K10D for something like three years (I’m sort of anal about the little plastic bits). One day it magically appeared in the center of my dresser top. I had not cleaned or moved anything and mrs. monochrome swore she had not found it on the floor and put it up there or something. It’s still a mystery how it got there.

Docrwm · 10-24-2018, 03:57 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

I misplaced the flash shoe cover for my K10D for something like three years (I’m sort of anal about the little plastic bits). One day it magically appeared in the center of my dresser top. I had not cleaned or moved anything and mrs. monochrome swore she had not found it on the floor and put it up there or something. It’s still a mystery how it got there.

You know that if you talk about the wee folk they stop coming round.....

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10-23-2018, 04:13 AM - 3 Likes	#14251
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Picked up a used DA12-24 which arrived last night. Seems to be in good shape and came with a protective filter that had done its job (and will be retired by me). First lens purchase in 4 years.

10-23-2018, 04:21 AM - 1 Like	#14252
carlthellama Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 74	Originally posted by Docrwm Picked up a used DA12-24 which arrived last night. Seems to be in good shape and came with a protective filter that had done its job (and will be retired by me). First lens purchase in 4 years. You have shown much restraint for a member of this forum...... if only I had that sort of will power.

10-23-2018, 04:39 AM - 1 Like	#14253
DrMindbender Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GTA, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 103	Originally posted by carlthellama You have shown much restraint for a member of this forum...... if only I had that sort of will power. I'm currently having trouble getting past 4 weeks without a new lens purchase. :S (Mind you, I'm currently in the arsenal building phase of SLR photography and haven't had a "Why do you need this when you already have that?" moment yet.)

10-23-2018, 05:30 AM - 2 Likes	#14254
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by carlthellama You have shown much restraint = insufficient discretionary cash.

10-23-2018, 05:12 PM - 2 Likes	#14255
kevinWE Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 497	OK, my Minolta XG-M arrived today. This camera and lens looks brand freaking new, even the protective film on bottom plate looks unmarred. I tossed some batteries in her and did a quick check of meter and everything thing seems to check out as of now. The XG-M is the flagship of the XG line, the X-700 used the same basic body as the M. I also received a Minolta flash that is not pictured. It was a steal of a deal @ 20.00 USD. Thanks eBay!

10-23-2018, 06:29 PM	#14256
carlthellama Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 74	Originally posted by DrMindbender I'm currently having trouble getting past 4 weeks without a new lens purchase. :S (Mind you, I'm currently in the arsenal building phase of SLR photography and haven't had a "Why do you need this when you already have that?" moment yet.) I have learned to ignore that voice in my head when I am purchasing 30th 50mm or my 10th 28mm.

10-23-2018, 08:47 PM - 1 Like	#14257
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	GKJR Katana Junior Gimbal Head Telephoto Lens Side Mount I bought one last year, and it is rather impressive. Unfortunately caught the eye of a sticky finger thief who took it, my tripod, my k1 and a bunch of lenses. I got all except the tripod and gimbal back with minor damage, a broken lens hood on my da*300. I replaced the tripod, and used my old gimbal for a year. Should see it tomorrow. I will do something unspeakable to it to make it ugly.

10-23-2018, 09:06 PM	#14258
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Docrwm Picked up a used DA12-24 which arrived last night. Seems to be in good shape and came with a protective filter that had done its job (and will be retired by me). First lens purchase in 4 years. Where have you been, Robert?! Nice to see you participating once again. Thought maybe you left the Pentax family.

10-24-2018, 03:23 AM - 2 Likes	#14259
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Where have you been, Robert?! Nice to see you participating once again. Thought maybe you left the Pentax family. Good to see a familiar name around this old place Brian! I'm still shooting the K3 & K5iis. Hope you're doing well.

10-24-2018, 09:43 AM - 1 Like	#14260
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Docrwm Good to see a familiar name around this old place Brian! I'm still shooting the K3 & K5iis. Hope you're doing well. Doing great, thanks. I look forward to reading more of your posts/contributions to this forum, and am curious to hear your experience shooting with the DA 12-24. I have thought about getting that lens for a long time but ended up getting a good deal on a Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6. I sold my Tamron 10-24 a while ago because it wasn't that sharp wide-open. The Sigma is definitely very usable wide-open and I'm happy with the sharpness. I also like the 10mm end but wish it zoomed to 24mm like my old Tamron (and your new lens).

10-24-2018, 09:52 AM - 1 Like	#14261
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Doing great, thanks. I look forward to reading more of your posts/contributions to this forum, and am curious to hear your experience shooting with the DA 12-24. I have thought about getting that lens for a long time but ended up getting a good deal on a Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6. I sold my Tamron 10-24 a while ago because it wasn't that sharp wide-open. The Sigma is definitely very usable wide-open and I'm happy with the sharpness. I also like the 10mm end but wish it zoomed to 24mm like my old Tamron (and your new lens). I, too, am selling off my Tam 10-24 for the same reason. Loss of 2mm in exchange for sharpness and better colors seems a good-enough trade for me. I'll be taking it out for a spin in about 10 days for an all-day event so we'll see how much I like it then. I just could not pass up the deal on the DA12-24 and hope to come out of it costing about $100 to upgrade.

10-24-2018, 10:21 AM - 1 Like	#14262
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Docrwm I, too, am selling off my Tam 10-24 for the same reason. Loss of 2mm in exchange for sharpness and better colors seems a good-enough trade for me. I'll be taking it out for a spin in about 10 days for an all-day event so we'll see how much I like it then. I just could not pass up the deal on the DA12-24 and hope to come out of it costing about $100 to upgrade. I have the DA 12-24 and it may not be the sharpest tool in the box, but for the sizes I use, it's plenty good enough. I find the field of view range (on my K-3) fits most of my walk around needs. I have been known in a park to have just the DA 12-24 and DA 55-300 with me, and never have a really pressing need for anything else. My 3 lens kit adds the FA 100/2.8 macro.

10-24-2018, 03:54 PM - 1 Like	#14264
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I was a happy camper yesterday. I thought I had lost the front cap for my M 400, but found it in the book case. I have no idea how it got there, but I surely am happy I don't have to track one down. That's a big hunk of glass on the front end and old faithful wouldn't be as faithful with a scratch. I am a charter member of the Hereafter Club. That's those of us (of many ages, apparently) who stand in the kitchen saying to themselves "Now, what the #$%^# was I here after?" I misplaced the flash shoe cover for my K10D for something like three years (I’m sort of anal about the little plastic bits). One day it magically appeared in the center of my dresser top. I had not cleaned or moved anything and mrs. monochrome swore she had not found it on the floor and put it up there or something. It’s still a mystery how it got there.

10-24-2018, 03:57 PM - 4 Likes	#14265
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by monochrome I misplaced the flash shoe cover for my K10D for something like three years (I’m sort of anal about the little plastic bits). One day it magically appeared in the center of my dresser top. I had not cleaned or moved anything and mrs. monochrome swore she had not found it on the floor and put it up there or something. It’s still a mystery how it got there. You know that if you talk about the wee folk they stop coming round.....

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