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**luftfluss** · 01-06-2018, 05:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Those two were my first Pentax AF lenses - wish I still had them. The camera is an under appreciated classic, too.

.:

I've been using my F 35-70 for a couple years, and it's been wonderfully versatile. Works great with a Asahi Pentax Close Up Lens No. 1 attached, or the Raynox DCR-150. So I'm glad to have a second copy, and its partner in crime, the F 70-210.

If you know anyone who'd like the SF10, I'm giving it away.

As an aside, kudos to my local USPS Carrier. People on my street have done a lousy job clearing the snow away from their mailboxes, but my Carrier plowed through and delivered the mail, anyway, even though each home received a notice that mail may not be delivered if the mailboxes weren't cleared.

timw4mail · 01-06-2018, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

I've been using my F 35-70 for a couple years, and it's been wonderfully versatile. Works great with a Asahi Pentax Close Up Lens No. 1 attached, or the Raynox DCR-150. So I'm glad to have a second copy, and its partner in crime, the F 70-210.

If you know anyone who'd like the SF10, I'm giving it away.

The F-series are so much nicer than the FA-series that followed

The SF-10 is rather under-rated, too. Most of the functionality of the SF-1, but with a nicer body shape, and better autofocus ( not to mention Manual Focus switch)

**monochrome** · 01-06-2018, 06:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by luftfluss

If you know anyone who'd like the SF10, I'm giving it away.

My generation of friends have begun the ‘downsizing’ phase from the 4BR house to the 2BR condo. I am one of the offloads for the cameras and lenses. Most recently I’ve had a NIB SF1n (literally never used) dropped off. The only F lens I have is a 50/1.7.

**ivanvernon** · 01-06-2018, 06:58 PM - **4 Likes**

Here is a photo of my newly arrived Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180mm f 2.8, attached to the K-3 with a K&F Concept adapter. I do not yet have the Pentacon to Pentax 645 adapter, but it should be here in a few days. This is the much ballyhooed Sonnar that some claim is the best medium format lens ever produced, so I am eager to try it out on the 645D. (I do not have the 645Z yet.) It is good to be sure the adapter and lens are tightly attached to camera as it could be pretty traumatic to drop this thing on your foot--must weigh in at 4-5 pounds, all metal, you know.

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**luftfluss** · 01-06-2018, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by timw4mail

The F-series are so much nicer than the FA-series that followed

The SF-10 is rather under-rated, too. Most of the functionality of the SF-1, but with a nicer body shape, and better autofocus ( not to mention Manual Focus switch)

Originally posted by monochrome

My generation of friends have begun the ‘downsizing’ phase from the 4BR house to the 2BR condo. I am one of the offloads for the cameras and lenses. Most recently I’ve had a NIB SF1n (literally never used) dropped off. The only F lens I have is a 50/1.7.

I think whoever was using the F 35-70 before my benefactor acquired it thought the lens had Quick shift

With MF engaged, the focus ring feels gritty and notchy. In AF, I can turn the focus ring easily and AF is inconsistent at 35mm inside of about 2 yards.. and the AF is noticeably louder than my other copy. Ah well.

tim60 · 01-06-2018, 10:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

It's sad watching Sears and other retailers die slowly over the last few decades.
When I shop at going-out-of-business sales I always feel like one of the vultures.
The salespeople are usually more accepting; something akin to gallows humor.

Once some folks used an electric drill to reduce the odometer reading on their used cars before selling.
Now I can picture them doing the same - in reverse - just to get that high mileage discount!

Chris

Really sad how inept management that does not read the context and adjust takes down so many good people with it.

35mmfilmfan · 01-07-2018, 03:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

Really sad how inept management that does not read the context and adjust takes down so many good people with it.

Tell me. I used to be employed in Local Government - the head of our unit was given the task of assessing whether the work would be cheaper done 'in-house' or outsourced. She produced spreadsheets 'proving' that outsourcing was cheaper, so the entire unit was made redundant - including her, much to her surprise. Poetic justice, I feel.

Racer X 69 · 01-07-2018, 08:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Once some folks used an electric drill to reduce the odometer reading on their used cars before selling.
Now I can picture them doing the same - in reverse - just to get that high mileage discount!

Chris

Except that the drill trick doesn't work with the electric speedometers cars have today. Attach a drill to the cable now and the wire harness would get twisted up into a knot and break.

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-07-2018, 12:32 PM - **2 Likes**

Canon EF body with New FD 50/1.8 lens

Chris

timw4mail · 01-07-2018, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Canon EF body with New FD 50/1.8 lens

Chris

And that's not confusing at all, that the EF body has the FD mount, not the EF mount...

**monochrome** · 01-07-2018, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Canon EF body with New FD 50/1.8 lens

Chris

Beautiful Camera.

.:

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-07-2018, 03:35 PM - **2 Likes**

The older Canon FD lenses (with silver ring) had no lock on the lens mount.
One might easily turn the wrong ring and release the lens from the body.
I recall several close calls. IIRC I never let one drop to the floor though.

I traded in my Canon FD gear before the "New FD" lenses debuted in 1979.
I look forward to trying out this newfangled technological improvement!

Chris

**WPRESTO** · 01-07-2018, 05:23 PM

I purchased a used EF (silver version) in order to use the excellent Canon 24mm TSS lens. Compared to the LX body I had at the time, the Canon felt like a brick. I bumped it once, and that was tne end of the meter, however the TSS did not meter properly through the lens so I had been using a hand-help meter most of the time.

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-08-2018, 09:09 AM

I did not know the Canon EF was available in silver; I have never seen one.
I hope my meter is not as delicate as the one on yours was!

The EF introduced many features later found on the AE-1,
but appears to have been built to a higher standard than its extremely popular successor.

FWIW my first 35mm SLR was a Canon AE-1.

Chris

timw4mail · 01-08-2018, 09:27 AM

I acquired another example of a Kodak Retina IIIc rangefinder, this time a later model with the built in Selenium cell.

Good news is that the shutter seems to be in nearly perfect working order -- long and short exposures seem to work cleanly.

Bad news is that the selenium meter is dead, and the included lens has glass chips on the rear.

Considering my luck with (35mm) cameras that have leaf shutters, I still consider this a win.

01-06-2018, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#11357
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by luftfluss I've been using my F 35-70 for a couple years, and it's been wonderfully versatile. Works great with a Asahi Pentax Close Up Lens No. 1 attached, or the Raynox DCR-150. So I'm glad to have a second copy, and its partner in crime, the F 70-210. If you know anyone who'd like the SF10, I'm giving it away. The F-series are so much nicer than the FA-series that followed The SF-10 is rather under-rated, too. Most of the functionality of the SF-1, but with a nicer body shape, and better autofocus ( not to mention Manual Focus switch) Last edited by timw4mail; 01-06-2018 at 06:06 PM.

01-07-2018, 03:35 PM - 2 Likes	#11367
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	What will they think of next? The older Canon FD lenses (with silver ring) had no lock on the lens mount. One might easily turn the wrong ring and release the lens from the body. I recall several close calls. IIRC I never let one drop to the floor though. I traded in my Canon FD gear before the "New FD" lenses debuted in 1979. I look forward to trying out this newfangled technological improvement! Chris

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01-06-2018, 05:27 PM - 1 Like	#11356
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by monochrome Those two were my first Pentax AF lenses - wish I still had them. The camera is an under appreciated classic, too. .: I've been using my F 35-70 for a couple years, and it's been wonderfully versatile. Works great with a Asahi Pentax Close Up Lens No. 1 attached, or the Raynox DCR-150. So I'm glad to have a second copy, and its partner in crime, the F 70-210. If you know anyone who'd like the SF10, I'm giving it away. As an aside, kudos to my local USPS Carrier. People on my street have done a lousy job clearing the snow away from their mailboxes, but my Carrier plowed through and delivered the mail, anyway, even though each home received a notice that mail may not be delivered if the mailboxes weren't cleared.

01-06-2018, 06:03 PM - 2 Likes	#11358
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by luftfluss If you know anyone who'd like the SF10, I'm giving it away. My generation of friends have begun the ‘downsizing’ phase from the 4BR house to the 2BR condo. I am one of the offloads for the cameras and lenses. Most recently I’ve had a NIB SF1n (literally never used) dropped off. The only F lens I have is a 50/1.7.

01-06-2018, 07:32 PM	#11360
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by timw4mail The F-series are so much nicer than the FA-series that followed The SF-10 is rather under-rated, too. Most of the functionality of the SF-1, but with a nicer body shape, and better autofocus ( not to mention Manual Focus switch) Originally posted by monochrome My generation of friends have begun the ‘downsizing’ phase from the 4BR house to the 2BR condo. I am one of the offloads for the cameras and lenses. Most recently I’ve had a NIB SF1n (literally never used) dropped off. The only F lens I have is a 50/1.7. I think whoever was using the F 35-70 before my benefactor acquired it thought the lens had Quick shift With MF engaged, the focus ring feels gritty and notchy. In AF, I can turn the focus ring easily and AF is inconsistent at 35mm inside of about 2 yards.. and the AF is noticeably louder than my other copy. Ah well.

01-06-2018, 10:51 PM - 1 Like	#11361
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt It's sad watching Sears and other retailers die slowly over the last few decades. When I shop at going-out-of-business sales I always feel like one of the vultures. The salespeople are usually more accepting; something akin to gallows humor. Once some folks used an electric drill to reduce the odometer reading on their used cars before selling. Now I can picture them doing the same - in reverse - just to get that high mileage discount! Chris Really sad how inept management that does not read the context and adjust takes down so many good people with it.

01-07-2018, 03:03 AM - 2 Likes	#11362
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,338	Originally posted by tim60 Really sad how inept management that does not read the context and adjust takes down so many good people with it. Tell me. I used to be employed in Local Government - the head of our unit was given the task of assessing whether the work would be cheaper done 'in-house' or outsourced. She produced spreadsheets 'proving' that outsourcing was cheaper, so the entire unit was made redundant - including her, much to her surprise. Poetic justice, I feel.

01-07-2018, 08:42 AM - 2 Likes	#11363
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Once some folks used an electric drill to reduce the odometer reading on their used cars before selling. Now I can picture them doing the same - in reverse - just to get that high mileage discount! Chris Except that the drill trick doesn't work with the electric speedometers cars have today. Attach a drill to the cable now and the wire harness would get twisted up into a knot and break.

01-07-2018, 12:32 PM - 2 Likes	#11364
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Canon EF body with New FD 50/1.8 lens Chris

01-07-2018, 01:53 PM	#11365
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Canon EF body with New FD 50/1.8 lens Chris And that's not confusing at all, that the EF body has the FD mount, not the EF mount...

01-07-2018, 02:36 PM	#11366
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Canon EF body with New FD 50/1.8 lens Chris Beautiful Camera. .:

01-07-2018, 05:23 PM	#11368
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	I purchased a used EF (silver version) in order to use the excellent Canon 24mm TSS lens. Compared to the LX body I had at the time, the Canon felt like a brick. I bumped it once, and that was tne end of the meter, however the TSS did not meter properly through the lens so I had been using a hand-help meter most of the time.

01-08-2018, 09:09 AM	#11369
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	I did not know the Canon EF was available in silver; I have never seen one. I hope my meter is not as delicate as the one on yours was! The EF introduced many features later found on the AE-1, but appears to have been built to a higher standard than its extremely popular successor. FWIW my first 35mm SLR was a Canon AE-1. Chris

01-08-2018, 09:27 AM	#11370
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	I acquired another example of a Kodak Retina IIIc rangefinder, this time a later model with the built in Selenium cell. Good news is that the shutter seems to be in nearly perfect working order -- long and short exposures seem to work cleanly. Bad news is that the selenium meter is dead, and the included lens has glass chips on the rear. Considering my luck with (35mm) cameras that have leaf shutters, I still consider this a win.