Your latest acquisition

k1man · 11-15-2018, 03:25 AM

as i mentioned before my friend brought me a few lenses the DA* 300, the old FA* 24 and the FA* 85mm and all i see is everything through the 85, soon PENTAX will bring out the D FA 85 and that is first on my shopping list, regards ian

labidas · 11-15-2018, 04:30 AM - **2 Likes**

I just bought an used K3 today.

Compared to my old K50:
*faster screw-focusing motor
*more resolution while zoomed in live view (100%) This is a huge step up for me as I shoot a lot with fast manual lenses.
*more accurate focus
*better lowlight focus
*faster shooting and 4x bigger buffer
*QUIET shutter - K50 sounds like a tank.

So far so good.
Things I have to get used to:
*ISO has dedicated button on top and AF select has dedicated button on the side. Both work by pressing them down and then using the right wheel to change settings. I think the 3 AFoptions on the K50 switch worked better.
*some buttons are in different places.
*can't set AUTO-ISO in M-mode

That's about it for now.

**aslyfox** · 11-15-2018, 04:39 AM - **2 Likes**

just picked up this hood to go with my newly acquired " experienced " SMC Pentax- A 50mm F1.4 which should be arriving today

Fotasy 49mm Metal Screw-in Lens Hood for Pentax and Takumar standard lens

Metal 49mm Screw-in Lens Hood
Provide extra strength to the lens
Flat black interior to prevent reflections, made of black anodized aluminum.
Premier Lens Cleaning Cloth
Fits standard prime lens (35mm, 45mm, 50mm,. 55mm, 60mm, 70mm) lens, eg Pentax Takumar 50mm 35mm lens

Item Dimensions
2 x 2 x 1 in

__________________

photos will be added later today or tomorrow

**ThorSanchez** · 11-15-2018, 05:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by labidas

*can't set AUTO-ISO in M-mode

Isn't that just TAv? Set aperture and shutter to whatever you want, and let ISO go where it needs to.

labidas · 11-15-2018, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

Isn't that just TAv? Set aperture and shutter to whatever you want, and let ISO go where it needs to.

yes, but I have reach for the mode dial for that

whereas with the K50 I could do it with 2 button presses with my thumb

timw4mail · 11-15-2018, 06:59 AM - **1 Like**

Recently picked up my 3rd 1.2 lens, a Minolta MD 50/1.2.

Docrwm · 11-15-2018, 10:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Snagged a re-bagged Tamron (Promaster) 271D 28-200. Nice lens, as clean as if it were new, fast AF, good lock, and all for the princely sum of $10.

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CapitanXeon · 11-15-2018, 10:15 AM - **2 Likes**

Todas this guys knocked on my door! Now i need proper M42 adaptors. Something i need to account for?

**boriscleto** · 11-15-2018, 11:20 AM - **2 Likes**

First shipment from Goodwill after falling off the wagon again...

A Konica C35 Automatic with a dead meter. It'll look nice on the shelf...

Two Canon FD lenses. A 28/2.8 S.C. and a 100/2.8 S.S.C.. Both looked like they had at some point been buried...the focus ring on the 100 is stiff, but there is no fungus and the aperture blades are snappy.

Docrwm · 11-15-2018, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

Well, the other used AF zoom I won arrived today too

Tokina 70-210/4.5 - all metal, smooth zoom, and a nice aperture ring. The Tamron 70-200/2.8 is great but LARGE so I'm trying to decide on a smaller option. One of these will be catch-and-release.

**boriscleto** · 11-15-2018, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by CapitanXeon

Todas this guys knocked on my door! Now i need proper M42 adaptors. Something i need to account for?

The 44M-4 is auto aperture only, so you'll need an M42 adapter with an inner flange to press the stop down pin. But you probably know that...

**aslyfox** · 11-15-2018, 12:30 PM

as promised [ warned ] here are photos of the " experienced " SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4 I just received from a forum member

plus the hood I purchased from Amazon:

Fotasy 49mm Metal Screw-in Lens Hood for Pentax and Takumar standard lens

Metal 49mm Screw-in Lens Hood
Provide extra strength to the lens
Flat black interior to prevent reflections, made of black anodized aluminum.
Premier Lens Cleaning Cloth
Fits standard prime lens (35mm, 45mm, 50mm,. 55mm, 60mm, 70mm) lens, eg Pentax Takumar 50mm 35mm lens

Item Dimensions
2 x 2 x 1 in

and I used the SMU for scale

( all survived and went back into the freezer - darn diet ]

Docrwm · 11-15-2018, 04:04 PM - **4 Likes**

Ok, final box of the day arrived. Wow. I took a chance on this one and might have come out ok.

Rexagon Wide Angle 28/2.8
SMC Tak 35/3.5 + orig. caps, case, and hood
Super Tak 50/1.4 + caps
SMC 50/2 + Caps
Tak Bayonet 135/2.5 + Case
SMC Tak 135/3.5 + orig caps and case

APS Auto Teleplus 2x - M42 + orig caps and case
K-1000
Spotmatic II
Minolta x-700 with lens
12 filters (mostly 49mm film)

CapitanXeon · 11-15-2018, 04:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

The 44M-4 is auto aperture only, so you'll need an M42 adapter with an inner flange to press the stop down pin. But you probably know that...

Not really, those are my first M42 lenses, thanks for the input! What i could see whas it needed to push down the pin in order to work properly, just with it was good to go. I've been able to take a shot without the adapther and bearing that in mind, doesn't look too bad wide open and shift focused!

timw4mail · 11-15-2018, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

First shipment from Goodwill after falling off the wagon again...

A Konica C35 Automatic with a dead meter. It'll look nice on the shelf...

Two Canon FD lenses. A 28/2.8 S.C. and a 100/2.8 S.S.C.. Both looked like they had at some point been buried...the focus ring on the 100 is stiff, but there is no fungus and the aperture blades are snappy.

I have too acquired some nice shelf queens from Goodwill...

Lack of fungus or haze always seems surprising coming from there...sometimes you get lucky

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11-15-2018, 03:25 AM	#14521
k1man Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Si Chiang Mai. Nong Khai Province Photos: Albums Posts: 358	as i mentioned before my friend brought me a few lenses the DA* 300, the old FA* 24 and the FA* 85mm and all i see is everything through the 85, soon PENTAX will bring out the D FA 85 and that is first on my shopping list, regards ian

11-15-2018, 04:30 AM - 2 Likes	#14522
labidas Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Tartu Posts: 82	I just bought an used K3 today. Compared to my old K50: faster screw-focusing motor more resolution while zoomed in live view (100%) This is a huge step up for me as I shoot a lot with fast manual lenses. more accurate focus better lowlight focus faster shooting and 4x bigger buffer QUIET shutter - K50 sounds like a tank. So far so good. Things I have to get used to: ISO has dedicated button on top and AF select has dedicated button on the side. Both work by pressing them down and then using the right wheel to change settings. I think the 3 AFoptions on the K50 switch worked better. some buttons are in different places. *can't set AUTO-ISO in M-mode That's about it for now.

11-15-2018, 04:39 AM - 2 Likes	#14523
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	just picked up this hood to go with my newly acquired " experienced " SMC Pentax- A 50mm F1.4 which should be arriving today Fotasy 49mm Metal Screw-in Lens Hood for Pentax and Takumar standard lens Metal 49mm Screw-in Lens Hood Provide extra strength to the lens Flat black interior to prevent reflections, made of black anodized aluminum. Premier Lens Cleaning Cloth Fits standard prime lens (35mm, 45mm, 50mm,. 55mm, 60mm, 70mm) lens, eg Pentax Takumar 50mm 35mm lens Item Dimensions 2 x 2 x 1 in __________________ photos will be added later today or tomorrow

11-15-2018, 05:42 AM - 2 Likes	#14524
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,807	Originally posted by labidas *can't set AUTO-ISO in M-mode Isn't that just TAv? Set aperture and shutter to whatever you want, and let ISO go where it needs to.

11-15-2018, 05:55 AM	#14525
labidas Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Tartu Posts: 82	Originally posted by ThorSanchez Isn't that just TAv? Set aperture and shutter to whatever you want, and let ISO go where it needs to. yes, but I have reach for the mode dial for that whereas with the K50 I could do it with 2 button presses with my thumb

11-15-2018, 06:59 AM - 1 Like	#14526
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Recently picked up my 3rd 1.2 lens, a Minolta MD 50/1.2.

11-15-2018, 10:15 AM - 2 Likes	#14528
CapitanXeon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Terrassa Posts: 220	Todas this guys knocked on my door! Now i need proper M42 adaptors. Something i need to account for?

11-15-2018, 11:20 AM - 2 Likes	#14529
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	First shipment from Goodwill after falling off the wagon again... A Konica C35 Automatic with a dead meter. It'll look nice on the shelf... Two Canon FD lenses. A 28/2.8 S.C. and a 100/2.8 S.S.C.. Both looked like they had at some point been buried...the focus ring on the 100 is stiff, but there is no fungus and the aperture blades are snappy.

11-15-2018, 11:42 AM - 1 Like	#14530
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Well, the other used AF zoom I won arrived today too Tokina 70-210/4.5 - all metal, smooth zoom, and a nice aperture ring. The Tamron 70-200/2.8 is great but LARGE so I'm trying to decide on a smaller option. One of these will be catch-and-release.

11-15-2018, 11:58 AM	#14531
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by CapitanXeon Todas this guys knocked on my door! Now i need proper M42 adaptors. Something i need to account for? The 44M-4 is auto aperture only, so you'll need an M42 adapter with an inner flange to press the stop down pin. But you probably know that...

11-15-2018, 04:13 PM - 1 Like	#14534
CapitanXeon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Terrassa Posts: 220	Originally posted by boriscleto The 44M-4 is auto aperture only, so you'll need an M42 adapter with an inner flange to press the stop down pin. But you probably know that... Not really, those are my first M42 lenses, thanks for the input! What i could see whas it needed to push down the pin in order to work properly, just with it was good to go. I've been able to take a shot without the adapther and bearing that in mind, doesn't look too bad wide open and shift focused!

11-15-2018, 04:34 PM	#14535
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by boriscleto First shipment from Goodwill after falling off the wagon again... A Konica C35 Automatic with a dead meter. It'll look nice on the shelf... Two Canon FD lenses. A 28/2.8 S.C. and a 100/2.8 S.S.C.. Both looked like they had at some point been buried...the focus ring on the 100 is stiff, but there is no fungus and the aperture blades are snappy. I have too acquired some nice shelf queens from Goodwill... Lack of fungus or haze always seems surprising coming from there...sometimes you get lucky