Your latest acquisition

**monochrome** · 01-19-2018, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

On the opposite end of the spectrum in comparison to Carol's great acquisition, at least in terms of size...

So you’re the one . . .

MJSteele · 01-19-2018, 06:28 PM - **1 Like**

Recieved the afore mentioned Vivitar P&B Logo 400 5.6 Preset Lens
Great Condition no mold or fungus minor dust all functions work perfectly
T mount with M42 adapter Crisp clear images so far at minimum focus distance 20 FT
Can see some samples on my Flicker page if curious

timw4mail · 01-19-2018, 06:46 PM

3 rolls of Lucky SHD 100 (Chinese B&W film)
Miranda FV with Miranda Auto/1.9

**luftfluss** · 01-19-2018, 09:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

So you’re the one . . .

Someone had to be "the one". I'd been looking for over a year for the 49mm version of the S25. It will find much use attached to my F 50/1.7 once springtime sweeps in.

**csa** · 01-19-2018, 10:48 PM

Nice catch!

**monochrome** · 01-20-2018, 07:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Someone had to be "the one". I'd been looking for over a year for the 49mm version of the S25. It will find much use attached to my F 50/1.7 once springtime sweeps in.

I’d have to look, but I’m pretty sure I have all those filters in either 52mm or 49mm (I think the Mor & Eve and Magic Color were only 49mm and probably Ghostless).

**csa** · 01-20-2018, 09:11 AM - **9 Likes**

Here is that mint Sigma 300 F4 APO TeleMacro with the Tamron 1.4XTC. On my K3.

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**BigMackCam** · 01-20-2018, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by csa

Here is that mint Sigma 300 F4 APO TeleMacro with the Tamron 1.4XTC. On my K3.

Very nice, Carol!

Goodness, it really is mint!

Actually, it looks a lot more manageable than I'd expected... Is that a hood on the front, or is it part of the lens body?

**csa** · 01-20-2018, 10:44 AM - **1 Like**

Mike that's a hood that simply slides back and forth. It's definitely in mint condition, not a mark anywhere. Even the box looks brand new!

**aslyfox** · 01-20-2018, 11:46 AM - **2 Likes**

some times you get lucky

found a listing in the Market Place for a SMC Pentax 21mm F3.2 Limited, other lenses and a camera body

and my PM [ within 30 minutes of the items being posted ] was first

it arrived today

it appears like new to me

complete with all paper work

SMU used for scaling purposes

**WPRESTO** · 01-20-2018, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by csa

Here is that mint Sigma 300 F4 APO TeleMacro with the Tamron 1.4XTC. On my K3.

I had the 300 f4 Sigma APO macro that was issued at the same time as that 400 f5.6. The slide forward hood is really convenient. Such hoods should be required by law on all SFL lenses of 100mm and longer. The Sigma hood didn't slide as easily/smoothly as the beautifully made one on a Pentax SMCA 400 f5.6 I had for a while. The grippy rubber coating on the SIgma lenses causes the hood to stick a bit, and that coating is a bit vulnerable to being scraped off if you're careless carrying the lens (did you guess that I marred that coating on my 300mm f4?). One of the nicest slide-forward hood designs I've encountered is on the Pentax FA 135mm f2.8. It moves very smoothly and also disappears within the outer part of the lens when retracted. Really nice design.

**BigMackCam** · 01-20-2018, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

some times you get lucky

found a listing in the Market Place for a SMC Pentax 21mm F3.2 Limited, other lenses and a camera body

and my PM [ within 30 minutes of the items being posted ] was first

it arrived today

it appears like new to me

complete with all paper work

SMU used for scaling purposes

If that's the one you described as "experienced", Allen, it looks like it was very well looked after! Enjoy - it's a superb lens

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-20-2018, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

I had the 300 f4 Sigma APO macro that was issued at the same time as that 400 f5.6. The slide forward hood is really convenient. Such hoods should be required by law on all SFL lenses of 100mm and longer. The Sigma hood didn't slide as easily/smoothly as the beautifully made one on a Pentax SMCA 400 f5.6 I had for a while. The grippy rubber coating on the SIgma lenses causes the hood to stick a bit, and that coating is a bit vulnerable to being scraped off if your careless carrying the lens (did you guess that I marred that coating on my 300mm f4?). One of the nicest slide-forward hood designs I've encountered is on the Pentax FA 135mm f2.8. It moves very smoothly and also disappears within the outer part of the lens when retracted. Really nice design.

I particularly like the slide out hood on my M 400/5.6 with the "gun sight" on top for quick target acquisition.

**aslyfox** · 01-20-2018, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

If that's the one you described as "experienced", Allen, it looks like it was very well looked after! Enjoy - it's a superb lens

yeah, I sent a PM " complaining "

telling the seller that he had a misleading listing

darn if I can see the faults he pointed out:

" 21/3.2, , . . Some minor wear on focus ring and lens cap "

I was kidding of course

so far, I am very happy

**BigMackCam** · 01-20-2018, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

darn if I can see the faults he pointed out:

"21/3.2, , . . Some minor wear on focus ring and lens cap "

I'll take that kind of seller any day of the week. Nice when something turns out to be in better condition than expected

01-19-2018, 06:46 PM	#11433
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	3 rolls of Lucky SHD 100 (Chinese B&W film) Miranda FV with Miranda Auto/1.9

01-20-2018, 12:14 PM	#11441
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,103	Originally posted by csa Here is that mint Sigma 300 F4 APO TeleMacro with the Tamron 1.4XTC. On my K3. I had the 300 f4 Sigma APO macro that was issued at the same time as that 400 f5.6. The slide forward hood is really convenient. Such hoods should be required by law on all SFL lenses of 100mm and longer. The Sigma hood didn't slide as easily/smoothly as the beautifully made one on a Pentax SMCA 400 f5.6 I had for a while. The grippy rubber coating on the SIgma lenses causes the hood to stick a bit, and that coating is a bit vulnerable to being scraped off if you're careless carrying the lens (did you guess that I marred that coating on my 300mm f4?). One of the nicest slide-forward hood designs I've encountered is on the Pentax FA 135mm f2.8. It moves very smoothly and also disappears within the outer part of the lens when retracted. Really nice design. Last edited by WPRESTO; 01-21-2018 at 07:53 AM.

01-20-2018, 02:39 PM	#11444
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by BigMackCam If that's the one you described as "experienced", Allen, it looks like it was very well looked after! Enjoy - it's a superb lens yeah, I sent a PM " complaining " telling the seller that he had a misleading listing darn if I can see the faults he pointed out: " 21/3.2, , . . Some minor wear on focus ring and lens cap " I was kidding of course so far, I am very happy Last edited by aslyfox; 01-20-2018 at 03:00 PM.

01-20-2018, 02:56 PM	#11445
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,657	Originally posted by Aslyfox darn if I can see the faults he pointed out: "21/3.2, , . . Some minor wear on focus ring and lens cap " I'll take that kind of seller any day of the week. Nice when something turns out to be in better condition than expected Last edited by BigMackCam; 01-20-2018 at 03:10 PM.

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01-19-2018, 06:02 PM	#11431
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by luftfluss On the opposite end of the spectrum in comparison to Carol's great acquisition, at least in terms of size... So you’re the one . . .

01-19-2018, 06:28 PM - 1 Like	#11432
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Recieved the afore mentioned Vivitar P&B Logo 400 5.6 Preset Lens Great Condition no mold or fungus minor dust all functions work perfectly T mount with M42 adapter Crisp clear images so far at minimum focus distance 20 FT Can see some samples on my Flicker page if curious

01-19-2018, 09:09 PM - 1 Like	#11434
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by monochrome So you’re the one . . . Someone had to be "the one". I'd been looking for over a year for the 49mm version of the S25. It will find much use attached to my F 50/1.7 once springtime sweeps in.

01-19-2018, 10:48 PM	#11435
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Nice catch!

01-20-2018, 07:53 AM - 1 Like	#11436
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by luftfluss Someone had to be "the one". I'd been looking for over a year for the 49mm version of the S25. It will find much use attached to my F 50/1.7 once springtime sweeps in. I’d have to look, but I’m pretty sure I have all those filters in either 52mm or 49mm (I think the Mor & Eve and Magic Color were only 49mm and probably Ghostless).

01-20-2018, 09:43 AM	#11438
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,657	Originally posted by csa Here is that mint Sigma 300 F4 APO TeleMacro with the Tamron 1.4XTC. On my K3. Very nice, Carol! Goodness, it really is mint! Actually, it looks a lot more manageable than I'd expected... Is that a hood on the front, or is it part of the lens body?

01-20-2018, 10:44 AM - 1 Like	#11439
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Mike that's a hood that simply slides back and forth. It's definitely in mint condition, not a mark anywhere. Even the box looks brand new!

01-20-2018, 12:17 PM	#11442
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,657	Originally posted by Aslyfox some times you get lucky found a listing in the Market Place for a SMC Pentax 21mm F3.2 Limited, other lenses and a camera body and my PM [ within 30 minutes of the items being posted ] was first it arrived today it appears like new to me complete with all paper work SMU used for scaling purposes If that's the one you described as "experienced", Allen, it looks like it was very well looked after! Enjoy - it's a superb lens

01-20-2018, 12:20 PM	#11443
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by WPRESTO I had the 300 f4 Sigma APO macro that was issued at the same time as that 400 f5.6. The slide forward hood is really convenient. Such hoods should be required by law on all SFL lenses of 100mm and longer. The Sigma hood didn't slide as easily/smoothly as the beautifully made one on a Pentax SMCA 400 f5.6 I had for a while. The grippy rubber coating on the SIgma lenses causes the hood to stick a bit, and that coating is a bit vulnerable to being scraped off if your careless carrying the lens (did you guess that I marred that coating on my 300mm f4?). One of the nicest slide-forward hood designs I've encountered is on the Pentax FA 135mm f2.8. It moves very smoothly and also disappears within the outer part of the lens when retracted. Really nice design. I particularly like the slide out hood on my M 400/5.6 with the "gun sight" on top for quick target acquisition.

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