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8540tomg · 05-09-2010, 08:33 PM

Recently added a DA* 16~50/2.8 to the collection.

As you can see from my signature I don't have a lot of "current" lenses in my kit so I'm pretty excited about this one.

Tom G

Mechan1k · 05-13-2010, 01:40 PM

Nothing recently ... but my last purchase was a Macro Takumar 50mm f/4

SpecialK · 05-13-2010, 03:18 PM

Tamron 70-200 2.8. Yay!

twitch · 05-13-2010, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Tamron 70-200 2.8. Yay!

Oh boy, I'm jealous. I'm researching zooms in this range (birthday 2 months away, lol) and shorter and the Tamron looks fantastic. How do you find the size? That's the only factor pushing me towards the 50-135mm.

SpecialK · 05-13-2010, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Oh boy, I'm jealous. I'm researching zooms in this range (birthday 2 months away, lol) and shorter and the Tamron looks fantastic. How do you find the size? That's the only factor pushing me towards the 50-135mm.

So far (2 days) I'm really happy with it. It's big:-) I suggest a monopod if you plan on using it for long periods at a time. I will have to go back to my slightly larger bag, maybe...

Will take it to an airshow this weekend for the first real use...not the same reach as the 55-300 I normally would take, but I'm hoping/guessing it will be able to sustain a little cropping to make up for it.

Oh, and it focuses pretty close, like 1:3. Provided case has a hand strap but no shoulder strap. Never use those...

And finally, the SDM-failure threads steer me away from the Pentax lenses at this time.

fractal · 05-15-2010, 11:18 PM

Just got this today. Time to start loading this baby up. This should keep me VERY busy

SpecialK · 05-16-2010, 09:50 AM

Tamron 90 macro. Yay, again! OK, I'm done for a while - maybe a month or so :-)

Kenny · 05-17-2010, 02:11 AM

My new K-x

I got a wireless remote too

fractal · 05-17-2010, 03:17 AM

Welcome to the forums & have fun with your new K-x Kenny.

That love heart is pure sacrilege!

Jasvox · 05-17-2010, 04:27 AM

Picked this up last week.

Jason

garth1948 · 05-17-2010, 05:40 AM - **1 Like**

Absolutely mint Takumar 135mm f2.8 arrived today.

Sharp as a tack wide-open -

Pablom · 05-17-2010, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by Kenny

My new K-x

I'm amazed that they didn't come up with a white cap yet

Ratmagiclady · 05-17-2010, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

For $50 I took a chance on this "Minolta 35mm camera" on eBay.
Hard to tell from the blurry photo, but if it's a 7sII it was a steal.

Chris

It's looking good, lenswise, whatever it is.

I figure one of those blurs says 'Hi-matic,' anyway? Which reminds me...

Straight out of civilization itself,

Waiting for a check on lightseals and a date with a Rocketblower....

Wondering what this new-fangled Arca-Swiss standard is supposed to be good for....

Ladies and gentlemen....

The redoubtable....

The venerable...

The retro-before it was cool...

The enigmatically-nautical...

Cousteaubuoy-7!

reeftool · 05-18-2010, 06:06 AM

That Yashica is a real classic! The photographer that shot our wedding in1972 used one of those.

Most recently, I finally broke down and bought a flash. With 2 graduations and a lot if indoor shooting I figured I needed one. Bought the Metz 48. Used it the first time this weekend.

SpecialK · 06-22-2010, 08:58 PM

Well, the month since my last post went by, so...

Sigma 150-500 arrived today.

I think I'm really done now. Really.

Oh, and the Tamrac Pro 12 arrived today as well. Not quite what I hoped size-wise, but I'll add it to the bag collection.

OK, I'm really done. Really.

Really.

05-13-2010, 06:14 PM	#65
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by twitch Oh boy, I'm jealous. I'm researching zooms in this range (birthday 2 months away, lol) and shorter and the Tamron looks fantastic. How do you find the size? That's the only factor pushing me towards the 50-135mm. So far (2 days) I'm really happy with it. It's big:-) I suggest a monopod if you plan on using it for long periods at a time. I will have to go back to my slightly larger bag, maybe... Will take it to an airshow this weekend for the first real use...not the same reach as the 55-300 I normally would take, but I'm hoping/guessing it will be able to sustain a little cropping to make up for it. Oh, and it focuses pretty close, like 1:3. Provided case has a hand strap but no shoulder strap. Never use those... And finally, the SDM-failure threads steer me away from the Pentax lenses at this time. Last edited by SpecialK; 05-16-2010 at 09:48 AM.

05-17-2010, 05:16 PM	#73
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt For $50 I took a chance on this "Minolta 35mm camera" on eBay. Hard to tell from the blurry photo, but if it's a 7sII it was a steal. Chris It's looking good, lenswise, whatever it is. I figure one of those blurs says 'Hi-matic,' anyway? Which reminds me... Straight out of civilization itself, Waiting for a check on lightseals and a date with a Rocketblower.... Wondering what this new-fangled Arca-Swiss standard is supposed to be good for.... Ladies and gentlemen.... The redoubtable.... The venerable... The retro-before it was cool... The enigmatically-nautical... Cousteaubuoy-7! Last edited by Ratmagiclady; 05-17-2010 at 05:35 PM.

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Recently added a DA* 16~50/2.8 to the collection. As you can see from my signature I don't have a lot of "current" lenses in my kit so I'm pretty excited about this one. Tom G

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Tamron 70-200 2.8. Yay!

05-13-2010, 04:27 PM	#64
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by SpecialK Tamron 70-200 2.8. Yay! Oh boy, I'm jealous. I'm researching zooms in this range (birthday 2 months away, lol) and shorter and the Tamron looks fantastic. How do you find the size? That's the only factor pushing me towards the 50-135mm.

05-15-2010, 11:18 PM	#66
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Just got this today. Time to start loading this baby up. This should keep me VERY busy

05-16-2010, 09:50 AM	#67
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Tamron 90 macro. Yay, again! OK, I'm done for a while - maybe a month or so :-)

05-17-2010, 02:11 AM	#68
Kenny New Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 13	My new K-x I got a wireless remote too

05-17-2010, 03:17 AM	#69
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Welcome to the forums & have fun with your new K-x Kenny. That love heart is pure sacrilege!

05-17-2010, 04:27 AM	#70
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Picked this up last week. Jason

05-17-2010, 05:40 AM - 1 Like	#71
garth1948 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 293	Absolutely mint Takumar 135mm f2.8 arrived today. Sharp as a tack wide-open -

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Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by Kenny My new K-x I'm amazed that they didn't come up with a white cap yet

05-18-2010, 06:06 AM	#74
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,555	That Yashica is a real classic! The photographer that shot our wedding in1972 used one of those. Most recently, I finally broke down and bought a flash. With 2 graduations and a lot if indoor shooting I figured I needed one. Bought the Metz 48. Used it the first time this weekend.

06-22-2010, 08:58 PM	#75
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Well, the month since my last post went by, so... Sigma 150-500 arrived today. I think I'm really done now. Really. Oh, and the Tamrac Pro 12 arrived today as well. Not quite what I hoped size-wise, but I'll add it to the bag collection. OK, I'm really done. Really. Really.

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