Your latest acquisition

wolfiegirl · 12-23-2011, 05:29 AM

please tell me you found that info online somewhere, and you haven't actually put together a database of all your lenses and gone to the trouble of measuring and weighing each one

pentup · 12-23-2011, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by Don From The Radio

Can't wait for a nice day around here to go out and shoot with it though. We've been having entirely too much rain lately.

I thought weather resistance was one of the features of the DA* lenses.

**dadipentak** · 12-23-2011, 06:17 AM - **1 Like**

My lba got so bad that I had to stop smoking in order to fund it.

**baro-nite** · 12-23-2011, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

My lba got so bad that I had to stop smoking in order to fund it.

LBA -- it's not just fun, it's healthy!

hangman43 · 12-23-2011, 06:30 AM

My LBA came to a sudden stop til after the 1st of the year when I broke the bank buying the K-5. Next will be the 70-200mm 2.8 not sure if it will be the Sigma or the Tamaron.

joakimfors · 12-23-2011, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

please tell me you found that info online somewhere, and you haven't actually put together a database of all your lenses and gone to the trouble of measuring and weighing each one

Not to worry — info gathered online — my LBA hasn't taken me to those levels of acquisition insanity… yet.

Docrwm · 12-23-2011, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

please tell me you found that info online somewhere, and you haven't actually put together a database of all your lenses and gone to the trouble of measuring and weighing each one

What!?! You mean that YOU HAVEN"T??

I'd suggest that you include things like # of blades, filter thread size, and other basics. When you get a large enough collection going something like the Dewey Decimal system will help to so you can find each lens.

Don From The Radio · 12-23-2011, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by joakimfors

Heavy? Compared to other similar telezooms it is almost anorectic.

That's insane! I guess I've been spoiled with the light primes I've been using. I remember holding a D300 with a fast zoom and grip and it was a bit heavier. I don't mind the weight myself. I prefer a kit that feels substantial and well made. A good strap will handle the weight well enough.

Docrwm · 12-23-2011, 09:01 AM

Well, my second go at a D-BG4 has arrived. So far so good. All the buttons appear to be working on it but I forgot to pack a 2nd battery today in my light kit so I can't try that aspect of it out just yet. Got it for $10 less than the one I had to return that was DOA so that's nice too. Several of them have come up on eBay in the past week and each has gone for about $10 less than the one before it.

Really like how the K5 feels with it on there and appreciate that my whole hand fits on the grip now

Guess I'll be taking more portrait orientation photos from now on too

kenafein · 12-23-2011, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Well, my second go at a D-BG4 has arrived. So far so good. All the buttons appear to be working on it but I forgot to pack a 2nd battery today in my light kit so I can't try that aspect of it out just yet. Got it for $10 less than the one I had to return that was DOA so that's nice too. Several of them have come up on eBay in the past week and each has gone for about $10 less than the one before it.

Really like how the K5 feels with it on there and appreciate that my whole hand fits on the grip now

Guess I'll be taking more portrait orientation photos from now on too

Congrats! I've never tried out one of the grips. I've been tempted to pick up a generic for my K20D though. I shoot portrait orientation a lot with both of my cameras.

Docrwm · 12-23-2011, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by kenafein

Congrats! I've never tried out one of the grips. I've been tempted to pick up a generic for my K20D though. I shoot portrait orientation a lot with both of my cameras.

Thanks! I hear that the K20 grip is a LOT less expensive, even for the genuine Pentax model (there's one on eBay right now for $87), than the one for the K5/7 which retails in the US for $199. The generic for the K5 is around $50 but its not weather sealed from all reports and is hit or miss with utility based on which knockoff model you get. I decided to keep looking for a gently used grip and this one appears to fit the bill at right between the cost for a new one and a knockoff, so I'm pleased with it (as long as everything works).

kenafein · 12-23-2011, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Thanks! I hear that the K20 grip is a LOT less expensive, even for the genuine Pentax model, than the one for the K5/7 which retails in the US for $199. The generic for the K5 is around $50 but its not weather sealed from all reports and is hit or miss with utility based on which knockoff model you get. I decided to keep looking for a gently used grip and this one appears to fit the bill at right between the cost for a new one and a knockoff, so I'm pleased with it (as long as everything works).

One of our forum members, who is a traitor to Nikon but who will remain nameless, was selling a K20 grip for a good price, I had hoped to steal it from him for a song, but someone actually paid him a reasonable price for it. The one I was looking at had some decent reviews on Amazon, I thought it might be worth $25.

Docrwm · 12-23-2011, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by kenafein

One of our forum members, who is a traitor to Nikon but who will remain nameless, was selling a K20 grip for a good price, I had hoped to steal it from him for a song, but someone actually paid him a reasonable price for it. The one I was looking at had some decent reviews on Amazon, I thought it might be worth $25.

I see some on eBay in the $30 range. I just kept looking and suddenly in the past 2 weeks or so 4 have come up for the K5. I got a dud, kept going, and this one looks ok. Perhaps patience is the way to go.......

**monochrome** · 12-23-2011, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

My lba got so bad that I had to stop smoking in order to fund it.

Heh. Me, too. I'm about to go get my once-a-year bottle of Dry Sack, though.

RioRico · 12-23-2011, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

LBA -- it's not just fun, it's healthy!

So is my lens-pricing rule:

If it costs less than a burger or sandwich, buy it.
If it costs more than a fancy supreme pizza, think hard about it.
If it costs more than a good dinner out with your partner, ask here!

Buying lenses instead of burgers is a great weigh-control program.

Originally posted by joakimfors

Not to worry — info gathered online — my LBA hasn't taken me to those levels of acquisition insanity… yet.

Me neither. I just weight them. Naked. The lenses, I mean.
If I measured them, I'd have to add more spreadsheet columns.
Then the spreadsheet would extend past my screen. I won't go there.
Whew!

Originally posted by Don From The Radio

That's insane! I guess I've been spoiled with the light primes I've been using.

I thought my Lil'Bigma 170-500 was heavy at 1270g.
Then I got the Rubinar Makpo 1000/10 mirror at 1760g.
Hopping hernias, Batman, this stuff is HEAVY!

12-23-2011, 12:47 PM	#2025
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by baro-nite LBA -- it's not just fun, it's healthy! So is my lens-pricing rule: If it costs less than a burger or sandwich, buy it. If it costs more than a fancy supreme pizza, think hard about it. If it costs more than a good dinner out with your partner, ask here! Buying lenses instead of burgers is a great weigh-control program. Originally posted by joakimfors Not to worry — info gathered online — my LBA hasn't taken me to those levels of acquisition insanity… yet. Me neither. I just weight them. Naked. The lenses, I mean. If I measured them, I'd have to add more spreadsheet columns. Then the spreadsheet would extend past my screen. I won't go there. Whew! Originally posted by Don From The Radio That's insane! I guess I've been spoiled with the light primes I've been using. I thought my Lil'Bigma 170-500 was heavy at 1270g. Then I got the Rubinar Makpo 1000/10 mirror at 1760g. Hopping hernias, Batman, this stuff is HEAVY!

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12-23-2011, 05:29 AM	#2011
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	please tell me you found that info online somewhere, and you haven't actually put together a database of all your lenses and gone to the trouble of measuring and weighing each one

12-23-2011, 06:06 AM	#2012
pentup Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Flushing NY Photos: Albums Posts: 413	Originally posted by Don From The Radio Can't wait for a nice day around here to go out and shoot with it though. We've been having entirely too much rain lately. I thought weather resistance was one of the features of the DA* lenses.

12-23-2011, 06:17 AM - 1 Like	#2013
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	My lba got so bad that I had to stop smoking in order to fund it.

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baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by dadipentak My lba got so bad that I had to stop smoking in order to fund it. LBA -- it's not just fun, it's healthy!

12-23-2011, 06:30 AM	#2015
hangman43 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,508	My LBA came to a sudden stop til after the 1st of the year when I broke the bank buying the K-5. Next will be the 70-200mm 2.8 not sure if it will be the Sigma or the Tamaron.

12-23-2011, 06:42 AM	#2016
joakimfors Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 237	Originally posted by wolfiegirl please tell me you found that info online somewhere, and you haven't actually put together a database of all your lenses and gone to the trouble of measuring and weighing each one Not to worry — info gathered online — my LBA hasn't taken me to those levels of acquisition insanity… yet.

12-23-2011, 07:21 AM	#2017
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by wolfiegirl please tell me you found that info online somewhere, and you haven't actually put together a database of all your lenses and gone to the trouble of measuring and weighing each one What!?! You mean that YOU HAVEN"T?? I'd suggest that you include things like # of blades, filter thread size, and other basics. When you get a large enough collection going something like the Dewey Decimal system will help to so you can find each lens.

12-23-2011, 07:28 AM	#2018
Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Originally posted by joakimfors Heavy? Compared to other similar telezooms it is almost anorectic. That's insane! I guess I've been spoiled with the light primes I've been using. I remember holding a D300 with a fast zoom and grip and it was a bit heavier. I don't mind the weight myself. I prefer a kit that feels substantial and well made. A good strap will handle the weight well enough.

12-23-2011, 09:01 AM	#2019
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Well, my second go at a D-BG4 has arrived. So far so good. All the buttons appear to be working on it but I forgot to pack a 2nd battery today in my light kit so I can't try that aspect of it out just yet. Got it for $10 less than the one I had to return that was DOA so that's nice too. Several of them have come up on eBay in the past week and each has gone for about $10 less than the one before it. Really like how the K5 feels with it on there and appreciate that my whole hand fits on the grip now Guess I'll be taking more portrait orientation photos from now on too

12-23-2011, 10:43 AM	#2020
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Docrwm Well, my second go at a D-BG4 has arrived. So far so good. All the buttons appear to be working on it but I forgot to pack a 2nd battery today in my light kit so I can't try that aspect of it out just yet. Got it for $10 less than the one I had to return that was DOA so that's nice too. Several of them have come up on eBay in the past week and each has gone for about $10 less than the one before it. Really like how the K5 feels with it on there and appreciate that my whole hand fits on the grip now Guess I'll be taking more portrait orientation photos from now on too Congrats! I've never tried out one of the grips. I've been tempted to pick up a generic for my K20D though. I shoot portrait orientation a lot with both of my cameras.

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12-23-2011, 11:27 AM	#2021
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by kenafein Congrats! I've never tried out one of the grips. I've been tempted to pick up a generic for my K20D though. I shoot portrait orientation a lot with both of my cameras. Thanks! I hear that the K20 grip is a LOT less expensive, even for the genuine Pentax model (there's one on eBay right now for $87), than the one for the K5/7 which retails in the US for $199. The generic for the K5 is around $50 but its not weather sealed from all reports and is hit or miss with utility based on which knockoff model you get. I decided to keep looking for a gently used grip and this one appears to fit the bill at right between the cost for a new one and a knockoff, so I'm pleased with it (as long as everything works).

12-23-2011, 11:31 AM	#2022
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Docrwm Thanks! I hear that the K20 grip is a LOT less expensive, even for the genuine Pentax model, than the one for the K5/7 which retails in the US for $199. The generic for the K5 is around $50 but its not weather sealed from all reports and is hit or miss with utility based on which knockoff model you get. I decided to keep looking for a gently used grip and this one appears to fit the bill at right between the cost for a new one and a knockoff, so I'm pleased with it (as long as everything works). One of our forum members, who is a traitor to Nikon but who will remain nameless, was selling a K20 grip for a good price, I had hoped to steal it from him for a song, but someone actually paid him a reasonable price for it. The one I was looking at had some decent reviews on Amazon, I thought it might be worth $25.

12-23-2011, 11:40 AM	#2023
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by kenafein One of our forum members, who is a traitor to Nikon but who will remain nameless, was selling a K20 grip for a good price, I had hoped to steal it from him for a song, but someone actually paid him a reasonable price for it. The one I was looking at had some decent reviews on Amazon, I thought it might be worth $25. I see some on eBay in the $30 range. I just kept looking and suddenly in the past 2 weeks or so 4 have come up for the K5. I got a dud, kept going, and this one looks ok. Perhaps patience is the way to go.......

12-23-2011, 12:45 PM	#2024
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dadipentak My lba got so bad that I had to stop smoking in order to fund it. Heh. Me, too. I'm about to go get my once-a-year bottle of Dry Sack, though.