Your latest acquisition

TonyTurley · 01-14-2014, 05:39 PM

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My new Vivitar (Kiron) 75-205mm 1:3.8 Macro Focusing Zoom was waiting for me when I arrived home from work today. This lens must have been in storage for 40+ years, because it is near mint. There are no wear marks or signs of use other than a very tiny paint fleck around the filter ring. I posted a few test pics in the "Vivitar Lens Club" thread.

Tony

Boris_Akunin · 01-17-2014, 02:11 PM

I just got a package (~65€ incl. shipping):

Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-QF 200mm f/3.5
Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4
Minolta MC W.Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8

The 200 is in pretty good condition, the 35 & 58 show some wear. Optically and mechanically they are fine, the 58's focus ring seems rather stiff though.

regards
Jan

TonyTurley · 01-17-2014, 02:35 PM

That seems like a nice deal, Jan. I'm pleased with my old Rokkor-PF 58/1.4.

Tony

Jean Poitiers · 01-17-2014, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Boris_Akunin

I just got a package (~65€ incl. shipping): ... regards Jan

Jan !!! You lucky dog ... nice haul ... OK, what's your secret, from one Minolta fan to another ...

Salut, J

TaoMaas · 01-19-2014, 06:37 AM

I had a "near acquisition" experience yesterday evening...and it was due to my actual latest acquisition, a Pentax Q. I had noticed a week or so ago that my local Goodwill had a selection of leather wristbands intended for Nikon 1 cameras, so I decided to swing by last night and pick one up for my new Q. As I was waiting in line, I noticed a large metal Canon case on the other check-out counter. I'm not sure what it was designed for, but it was obviously for some seriously expensive lens, like a 300mm f2.8 maybe. They had it priced for $299, so I thought maybe the lens was inside. I had my wife open it and look inside. There was an AE-1 with an off-brand 28mm on it, an old case for the AE-1, and some miscellaneous stuff. All this stuff was sitting on a top shelf inside the case and I could tell there was still a large space underneath, but my wife couldn't look because there were too many things to hold and still be able to open the shelf. I had been waiting quite a while to check out or else I would have gotten out of line and gone over to look inside myself. At the time, it seemed like the cashier couldn't possibly have been moving any slower!

Once I was able to go over and look, I opened up the shelf and saw...not much. Just more miscellaneous junk.

I decided to dig through it just in case I was overlooking something and the first things I spotted was a couple of Pentax 110 lens, still in their clear plastic cases. There was a 50mm, a 24mm, and also a flash....but no 110! There was also a Canon 50mm and an old Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm zoom. Decent gear, but definitely not what I was hoping for. A swing and a miss...rats!

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-19-2014, 07:37 AM

RE Topcor 35/2.8 lens and 5x7 Speed-Ez-El from eBay

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Boris_Akunin · 01-20-2014, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by TonyTurley

That seems like a nice deal, Jan. I'm pleased with my old Rokkor-PF 58/1.4.

I'm afraid it wouldn't get much use since I have the 58/1.2 so I'll pass it on soon (the 35/1.8 too, one of those is enough and I prefer the MC-X version)...

I got tired of watching auctions for the MD85/2 and MC85/1.7 end beyond 200€, so I looked elsewhere (Tokina-made Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro aka "Bokina" in Minolta MC mount).
It's not a great bargain but well worth it and now my macro-needs are covered for Minolta and Pentax

@ Tony & John
The 58/1.4s focus ring is a lot stiffer than the 35s (or any of my MCs for that matter), how are yours compared to other Minolta lenses?

regards
Jan

Lurch · 01-20-2014, 04:34 PM

Picked up one of these babies yesterday

*I'm in luuuuuurve*

TonyTurley · 01-20-2014, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by Boris_Akunin

@ Tony & John
The 58/1.4s focus ring is a lot stiffer than the 35s (or any of my MCs for that matter), how are yours compared to other Minolta lenses?

regards
Jan

My 58/1.4 focus ring is also stiffer than my other Minolta lenses.

Tony

photographyguy74 · 01-22-2014, 09:55 PM

Here I go changing my latest acquisition again. I purchase a camera and some accessories from someone. Included was a Minolta XG-M 35mm camera, a Zensar 135mm f/2.8 lens, a Sigma 35-70mm f/2.8-4 lens, a Vivitar 550FD speedlight (I got lucky with this because it will also work with my Pentax K1000SE camera), a Focal (not sure if this is the brand) DA-2000 speedlight, and an MT Auto Teleplus 2x teleconverter (this might be made by Kenko...it came in a case that say Kenko but that does not necessarily mean anything). I got all of this stuff for forty dollars. I don't think that I did too bad.

EarlVonTapia · 01-23-2014, 12:21 AM

I now own a Tamron 90 Macro again.

It's the 172E model, which is the one that precedes the current Di (272E) model. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see the difference:

Variations of Tamron 90mm Macro lenses

It performs just as well as the newer version (I owned the 272E version for a while).

It will be nice when the weather warms up so I can take long outdoor walks to take pictures of plants and bugs.

photographyguy74 · 01-23-2014, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by photographyguy74

Here I go changing my latest acquisition again. I purchase a camera and some accessories from someone. Included was a Minolta XG-M 35mm camera, a Zensar 135mm f/2.8 lens, a Sigma 35-70mm f/2.8-4 lens, a Vivitar 550FD speedlight (I got lucky with this because it will also work with my Pentax K1000SE camera), a Focal (not sure if this is the brand) DA-2000 speedlight, and an MT Auto Teleplus 2x teleconverter (this might be made by Kenko...it came in a case that say Kenko but that does not necessarily mean anything). I got all of this stuff for forty dollars. I don't think that I did too bad.

That is supposed to say purchased...not purchase. I really know how to speak english.

Iksobarg · 01-23-2014, 06:05 AM

Pentax-M 85mm/2 - likey likey!!

Sigma 50mm/1.4 - It's a love affair my wife knows ALL about!!

Jean Poitiers · 01-23-2014, 06:13 AM

From the UK eBay site of British Heart Foundation last week ... could not resist, too cheap, too much fun ...

Jean Poitiers · 01-23-2014, 06:22 AM

Pretty slow "famine" times at the local thrift store ... all to show for the end of Decemeber until now ... a nice Soligor 200/3.5 M/A (M42) with original case & caps ... plus for some reason, a 49mm hood was stuffed into the bottom of the case (a bonus surprise) ... and a huge projector lens : a "S.F.O.M.- F=140-1/3,2" ...

01-22-2014, 09:55 PM	#5245
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331	Oops...I Did It Again Here I go changing my latest acquisition again. I purchase a camera and some accessories from someone. Included was a Minolta XG-M 35mm camera, a Zensar 135mm f/2.8 lens, a Sigma 35-70mm f/2.8-4 lens, a Vivitar 550FD speedlight (I got lucky with this because it will also work with my Pentax K1000SE camera), a Focal (not sure if this is the brand) DA-2000 speedlight, and an MT Auto Teleplus 2x teleconverter (this might be made by Kenko...it came in a case that say Kenko but that does not necessarily mean anything). I got all of this stuff for forty dollars. I don't think that I did too bad.

01-23-2014, 12:21 AM	#5246
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	I now own a Tamron 90 Macro again. It's the 172E model, which is the one that precedes the current Di (272E) model. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see the difference: Variations of Tamron 90mm Macro lenses It performs just as well as the newer version (I owned the 272E version for a while). It will be nice when the weather warms up so I can take long outdoor walks to take pictures of plants and bugs. Last edited by EarlVonTapia; 01-23-2014 at 03:05 AM.

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01-14-2014, 05:39 PM	#5236
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. My new Vivitar (Kiron) 75-205mm 1:3.8 Macro Focusing Zoom was waiting for me when I arrived home from work today. This lens must have been in storage for 40+ years, because it is near mint. There are no wear marks or signs of use other than a very tiny paint fleck around the filter ring. I posted a few test pics in the "Vivitar Lens Club" thread. Tony

01-17-2014, 02:11 PM	#5237
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	I just got a package (~65€ incl. shipping): Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-QF 200mm f/3.5 Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 Minolta MC W.Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8 The 200 is in pretty good condition, the 35 & 58 show some wear. Optically and mechanically they are fine, the 58's focus ring seems rather stiff though. regards Jan

01-17-2014, 02:35 PM	#5238
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	That seems like a nice deal, Jan. I'm pleased with my old Rokkor-PF 58/1.4. Tony

01-17-2014, 02:37 PM	#5239
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Boris_Akunin I just got a package (~65€ incl. shipping): ... regards Jan Jan !!! You lucky dog ... nice haul ... OK, what's your secret, from one Minolta fan to another ... *Salut*, J

01-19-2014, 06:37 AM	#5240
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	I had a "near acquisition" experience yesterday evening...and it was due to my actual latest acquisition, a Pentax Q. I had noticed a week or so ago that my local Goodwill had a selection of leather wristbands intended for Nikon 1 cameras, so I decided to swing by last night and pick one up for my new Q. As I was waiting in line, I noticed a large metal Canon case on the other check-out counter. I'm not sure what it was designed for, but it was obviously for some seriously expensive lens, like a 300mm f2.8 maybe. They had it priced for $299, so I thought maybe the lens was inside. I had my wife open it and look inside. There was an AE-1 with an off-brand 28mm on it, an old case for the AE-1, and some miscellaneous stuff. All this stuff was sitting on a top shelf inside the case and I could tell there was still a large space underneath, but my wife couldn't look because there were too many things to hold and still be able to open the shelf. I had been waiting quite a while to check out or else I would have gotten out of line and gone over to look inside myself. At the time, it seemed like the cashier couldn't possibly have been moving any slower! Once I was able to go over and look, I opened up the shelf and saw...not much. Just more miscellaneous junk. I decided to dig through it just in case I was overlooking something and the first things I spotted was a couple of Pentax 110 lens, still in their clear plastic cases. There was a 50mm, a 24mm, and also a flash....but no 110! There was also a Canon 50mm and an old Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm zoom. Decent gear, but definitely not what I was hoping for. A swing and a miss...rats!

01-19-2014, 07:37 AM	#5241
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	RE Topcor 35/2.8 lens and 5x7 Speed-Ez-El from eBay Chris

01-20-2014, 01:53 PM	#5242
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by TonyTurley That seems like a nice deal, Jan. I'm pleased with my old Rokkor-PF 58/1.4. I'm afraid it wouldn't get much use since I have the 58/1.2 so I'll pass it on soon (the 35/1.8 too, one of those is enough and I prefer the MC-X version)... I got tired of watching auctions for the MD85/2 and MC85/1.7 end beyond 200€, so I looked elsewhere (Tokina-made Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro aka "Bokina" in Minolta MC mount). It's not a great bargain but well worth it and now my macro-needs are covered for Minolta and Pentax @ Tony & John The 58/1.4s focus ring is a lot stiffer than the 35s (or any of my MCs for that matter), how are yours compared to other Minolta lenses? regards Jan

01-20-2014, 04:34 PM	#5243
Lurch Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 582	Picked up one of these babies yesterday I'm in luuuuuurve

01-20-2014, 05:00 PM	#5244
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Originally posted by Boris_Akunin @ Tony & John The 58/1.4s focus ring is a lot stiffer than the 35s (or any of my MCs for that matter), how are yours compared to other Minolta lenses? regards Jan My 58/1.4 focus ring is also stiffer than my other Minolta lenses. Tony

01-23-2014, 05:23 AM	#5247
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331	Originally posted by photographyguy74 Here I go changing my latest acquisition again. I purchase a camera and some accessories from someone. Included was a Minolta XG-M 35mm camera, a Zensar 135mm f/2.8 lens, a Sigma 35-70mm f/2.8-4 lens, a Vivitar 550FD speedlight (I got lucky with this because it will also work with my Pentax K1000SE camera), a Focal (not sure if this is the brand) DA-2000 speedlight, and an MT Auto Teleplus 2x teleconverter (this might be made by Kenko...it came in a case that say Kenko but that does not necessarily mean anything). I got all of this stuff for forty dollars. I don't think that I did too bad. That is supposed to say purchased...not purchase. I really know how to speak english.

01-23-2014, 06:05 AM	#5248
Iksobarg Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 208	Pentax-M 85mm/2 - likey likey!! Sigma 50mm/1.4 - It's a love affair my wife knows ALL about!!

01-23-2014, 06:13 AM	#5249
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	From the UK eBay site of British Heart Foundation last week ... could not resist, too cheap, too much fun ...

01-23-2014, 06:22 AM	#5250
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Pretty slow "famine" times at the local thrift store ... all to show for the end of Decemeber until now ... a nice Soligor 200/3.5 M/A (M42) with original case & caps ... plus for some reason, a 49mm hood was stuffed into the bottom of the case (a bonus surprise) ... and a huge projector lens : a "S.F.O.M.- F=140-1/3,2" ...