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**Kerrowdown** · 11-21-2018, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Looks great, but: Why do they call it a tripod when they say it has four "legs"?

My understanding is you can use one, two, three or four, of the screws at a time, not really as legs, but more as an anchor mechanisms.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-21-2018, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by bdery

Not a fan of how you adjust the level,

But that's what I'm using the ball head for... the screws are just really in my case as anchor mechanisms.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-21-2018, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by BarryE

That's coz sheds up your way are called bothies - far too cold to play in so I can understand your view

No they're best used for having drams in.

RoxnDox · 11-21-2018, 04:28 PM - **1 Like**

It’s been the cost of the metal prints holding me back... Well, that and the fear of having a photo that looked ok on screen and crap on the wall... And waiting for one of my pics to look good enough for it...

**felixkh** · 11-21-2018, 04:49 PM

Thanks for sharing. Looks interesting.

Docrwm · 11-21-2018, 04:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Since I have gotten back into photography and have taken on some volunteer photography roles for robotics, I've had some nice people give me old Pentax and Pentax-related gear.

So, I finally tackled a problem that anyone who shoots Pentax with old lenses will eventually have to confront......

**mattb123** · 11-21-2018, 09:25 PM - **2 Likes**

I picked up a M 85mm f/2 for $100 today. It was in a box of old stuff at a shop and has a damaged filter ring. Besides that it seems to be a good copy from a quick check. Looking forward to shooting it more!

Jonathan Mac · 11-21-2018, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

I picked up a M 85mm f/2 for $100 today. It was in a box of old stuff at a shop and has a damaged filter ring. Besides that it seems to be a good copy from a quick check. Looking forward to shooting it more!

Excellent lens - one of my all-time favourites. You got a good bargain - the price of fast 85s has shot up in the last few years.

aurele · 11-22-2018, 02:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mattb123

I picked up a M 85mm f/2 for $100 today. It was in a box of old stuff at a shop and has a damaged filter ring. Besides that it seems to be a good copy from a quick check. Looking forward to shooting it more!

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Excellent lens - one of my all-time favourites. You got a good bargain - the price of fast 85s has shot up in the last few years.

Nice find ! The M85 is now the same price as the Samyang second hand quite often ! I'm trying to convince myself i don't any 85mm, and you don't help me guys

---------- Post added 22nd Nov 2018 at 10:25 AM ----------

Originally posted by Docrwm

So, I finally tackled a problem that anyone who shoots Pentax with old lenses will eventually have to confront......

May i ask what it is and what is the problem ? Cause i'm completely puzzled !

MikeyBugs95 · 11-22-2018, 04:02 AM - **2 Likes**

Yesterday or so I bought a used DA*16-50 for $175 because the AF doesn't work. I'm hoping it might be a simple "motor massage" fix instead of a completely dead motor. If not, I know who to call!
Today I also just bought a 3D printer! I sell designs on Shapeways so hopefully I'll now be able to make a bit more money while charging a bit less. I was just thinking I'd have to do an "SMU" shot of it but I just remembered I threw out all of my measuring equipment!

Wasp · 11-22-2018, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by aurele

Nice find ! The M85 is now the same price as the Samyang second hand quite often ! I'm trying to convince myself i don't any 85mm, and you don't help me guys

I had the problem of choosing between the M85 and the Rokinon/Samyang myself. The 'A' position on the latter put it ahead for me. When one turned up a few months ago, I pulled the trigger. I am very happy with it.

The things is, I can get an M85 now. For only 50% more than I paid for the Rokinon. So far I have been able to resist, but I am getting weaker by the day...

Docrwm · 11-22-2018, 06:20 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by aurele

May i ask what it is and what is the problem ? Cause i'm completely puzzled !

Perhaps you are serious, I can not tell

The Dreaded Ricoh pin on Ricoh lenses. I removed the pin for the first time from a Ricoh lens so it will not get stuck on my dSLRs.

**mattb123** · 11-22-2018, 09:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aurele

Nice find ! The M85 is now the same price as the Samyang second hand quite often ! I'm trying to convince myself i don't any 85mm, and you don't help me guys

---------- Post added 22nd Nov 2018 at 10:25 AM ----------

Well I wasn't planning on getting an 85 since the 77 is so nice but I just couldn't resist. It was marked at $150 and the guy knocked $50 off for the filter ring. I had no choice!

Docrwm · 11-22-2018, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Well I wasn't planning on getting an 85 since the 77 is so nice but I just couldn't resist. It was marked at $150 and the guy knocked $50 off for the filter ring. I had no choice!

Nice! Now a side-by-side of the lenses.....

aurele · 11-22-2018, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Perhaps you are serious, I can not tell

The Dreaded Ricoh pin on Ricoh lenses. I removed the pin for the first time from a Ricoh lens so it will not get stuck on my dSLRs.

Aaaah ! I though the thing was way bigger ! Like the size of AAA batterie !

i was indeed serious

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11-21-2018, 01:56 PM	#14626
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by lytrytyr Looks great, but: Why do they call it a tripod when they say it has four "legs"? My understanding is you can use one, two, three or four, of the screws at a time, not really as legs, but more as an anchor mechanisms.

11-21-2018, 01:58 PM	#14627
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by bdery Not a fan of how you adjust the level, But that's what I'm using the ball head for... the screws are just really in my case as anchor mechanisms.

11-21-2018, 02:07 PM	#14628
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by BarryE That's coz sheds up your way are called bothies - far too cold to play in so I can understand your view No they're best used for having drams in.

11-21-2018, 04:28 PM - 1 Like	#14629
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	It’s been the cost of the metal prints holding me back... Well, that and the fear of having a photo that looked ok on screen and crap on the wall... And waiting for one of my pics to look good enough for it...

11-21-2018, 04:49 PM	#14630
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Thanks for sharing. Looks interesting.

11-21-2018, 04:51 PM - 2 Likes	#14631
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Since I have gotten back into photography and have taken on some volunteer photography roles for robotics, I've had some nice people give me old Pentax and Pentax-related gear. So, I finally tackled a problem that anyone who shoots Pentax with old lenses will eventually have to confront......

11-21-2018, 09:25 PM - 2 Likes	#14632
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I picked up a M 85mm f/2 for $100 today. It was in a box of old stuff at a shop and has a damaged filter ring. Besides that it seems to be a good copy from a quick check. Looking forward to shooting it more!

11-21-2018, 10:47 PM	#14633
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by mattb123 I picked up a M 85mm f/2 for $100 today. It was in a box of old stuff at a shop and has a damaged filter ring. Besides that it seems to be a good copy from a quick check. Looking forward to shooting it more! Excellent lens - one of my all-time favourites. You got a good bargain - the price of fast 85s has shot up in the last few years.

11-22-2018, 02:25 AM - 1 Like	#14634
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by mattb123 I picked up a M 85mm f/2 for $100 today. It was in a box of old stuff at a shop and has a damaged filter ring. Besides that it seems to be a good copy from a quick check. Looking forward to shooting it more! Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Excellent lens - one of my all-time favourites. You got a good bargain - the price of fast 85s has shot up in the last few years. Nice find ! The M85 is now the same price as the Samyang second hand quite often ! I'm trying to convince myself i don't any 85mm, and you don't help me guys ---------- Post added 22nd Nov 2018 at 10:25 AM ---------- Originally posted by Docrwm So, I finally tackled a problem that anyone who shoots Pentax with old lenses will eventually have to confront...... May i ask what it is and what is the problem ? Cause i'm completely puzzled !

11-22-2018, 04:02 AM - 2 Likes	#14635
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Yesterday or so I bought a used DA*16-50 for $175 because the AF doesn't work. I'm hoping it might be a simple "motor massage" fix instead of a completely dead motor. If not, I know who to call! Today I also just bought a 3D printer! I sell designs on Shapeways so hopefully I'll now be able to make a bit more money while charging a bit less. I was just thinking I'd have to do an "SMU" shot of it but I just remembered I threw out all of my measuring equipment!

11-22-2018, 04:33 AM	#14636
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Originally posted by aurele Nice find ! The M85 is now the same price as the Samyang second hand quite often ! I'm trying to convince myself i don't any 85mm, and you don't help me guys I had the problem of choosing between the M85 and the Rokinon/Samyang myself. The 'A' position on the latter put it ahead for me. When one turned up a few months ago, I pulled the trigger. I am very happy with it. The things is, I can get an M85 now. For only 50% more than I paid for the Rokinon. So far I have been able to resist, but I am getting weaker by the day...

11-22-2018, 06:20 AM - 3 Likes	#14637
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by aurele May i ask what it is and what is the problem ? Cause i'm completely puzzled ! Perhaps you are serious, I can not tell The Dreaded Ricoh pin on Ricoh lenses. I removed the pin for the first time from a Ricoh lens so it will not get stuck on my dSLRs.

11-22-2018, 09:01 AM - 2 Likes	#14638
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by aurele Nice find ! The M85 is now the same price as the Samyang second hand quite often ! I'm trying to convince myself i don't any 85mm, and you don't help me guys ---------- Post added 22nd Nov 2018 at 10:25 AM ---------- Well I wasn't planning on getting an 85 since the 77 is so nice but I just couldn't resist. It was marked at $150 and the guy knocked $50 off for the filter ring. I had no choice!

11-22-2018, 09:09 AM	#14639
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by mattb123 Well I wasn't planning on getting an 85 since the 77 is so nice but I just couldn't resist. It was marked at $150 and the guy knocked $50 off for the filter ring. I had no choice! Nice! Now a side-by-side of the lenses.....

11-22-2018, 10:41 AM	#14640
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by Docrwm Perhaps you are serious, I can not tell The Dreaded Ricoh pin on Ricoh lenses. I removed the pin for the first time from a Ricoh lens so it will not get stuck on my dSLRs. Aaaah ! I though the thing was way bigger ! Like the size of AAA batterie ! i was indeed serious