Your latest acquisition

Marcus Rowland · 03-19-2018, 06:55 PM

Got a couple of eBay job lots tonight, hoping they're OK.

A Tessar 50/2.8 and a Cosina 70-210 4.5-5.6 for £16.59 inc P&P - focus ring of the Tessar is dented, hopefully nothing too horrible apart from that.
An Adaptall 70-210 4.8-4 without a mount, a Helios 44-2, and a set of M42 tubes for £10.29 inc P&P. - look OK but grubby, hoping there's no fungus.

Neither lot will make me rich, but they look like I'll break even or come out ahead if I clean things up and get some good test pictures to show they're working

zahnski · 03-19-2018, 10:59 PM - **2 Likes**

A simple FA 50mm f1,4 as a light, small, fast lens for various situations. The new DFA 50 that’s coming is too big and heavy for my needs.

**savoche** · 03-20-2018, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by zahnski

A simple FA 50mm f1,4 as a light, small, fast lens for various situations. The new DFA 50 that’s coming is too big and heavy for my needs.

Yes, I'm glad there are plenty of small lenses out there. I'm sure the new DFA will be fantastic, but the price paid in bulk and weight is too much for me, too.

**aslyfox** · 03-20-2018, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Yes, I'm glad there are plenty of small lenses out there. I'm sure the new DFA will be fantastic, but the price paid in bulk and weight is too much for me, too.

I've only seen the photos but it did appear to be overly large for my taste

I'll stick with my DA 50mm 1.8

and I have no interest in a full frame sensor camera body

**gaweidert** · 03-20-2018, 04:19 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I've only seen the photos but it did appear to be overly large for my taste

I'll stick with my DA 50mm 1.8

and I have no interest in a full frame sensor camera body

You will in a few months.

In another thread I was looking at what was supposed to be a drawing of the new 50 f1.4 lens. If the drawing is correct it will have 17 elements!!!!

**aslyfox** · 03-20-2018, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

You will in a few months.

In another thread I was looking at what was supposed to be a drawing of the new 50 f1.4 lens. If the drawing is correct it will have 17 elements!!!!

oh, I will look at the info and photos of course

but I won't be buying a full frame sensor camera body or that lens unless I find one at an extremely attractive price

well below market.

well, well, below market

**ivanvernon** · 03-20-2018, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I've only seen the photos but it did appear to be overly large for my taste

I'll stick with my DA 50mm 1.8

and I have no interest in a full frame sensor camera body

Originally posted by Aslyfox

and I have no interest in a full frame sensor camera body

Me neither now that I have the 645Z, although I still have one.

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-20-2018, 04:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Topcon Super D outfit

https://sites.google.com/site/casualcollectorproject/Home/topcon

Chris

**monochrome** · 03-20-2018, 04:55 PM - **4 Likes**

Cross posted from the Gear P0rn thread the essentially unused SF1n with box and papers and immaculate F35~70 for the Store Demonstrator.

SSGGeezer · 03-20-2018, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Cross posted from the Gear P0rn thread the essentially unused SF1n with box and papers and immaculate F35~70 for the Store Demonstrator.

Too cool. where did you find these treasures?

**monochrome** · 03-20-2018, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Too cool. where did you find these treasures?

Store Demonstrator here, from fwcetus. SF1n was a gift from a friend. F50/1.7 from ChipB. F35~70 I forget from whom.

timw4mail · 03-20-2018, 06:39 PM - **2 Likes**

Canon AV-1 w/ 50/1.8

Because it's really nice to have an AV camera for the 55/1.2

**ivanvernon** · 03-20-2018, 07:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timw4mail

Canon AV-1 w/ 50/1.8

Because it's really nice to have an AV camera for the 55/1.2

Nice, but not totally necessary. I have converted both the FD 55mm f 1.2 and the FL 55mm f 1.2 to Pentax K-mount, and they work like M lenses on Pentax cameras.

IgorZ · 03-21-2018, 10:59 AM - **1 Like**

My latest acquisition is the right to purchase Pentax gear... or it is a forgiveness for previous purchases, not sure, but hope it's both. In short, it's that magic thing called "jewelry"

**dadipentak** · 03-21-2018, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

My latest acquisition is the right to purchase Pentax gear... or it is a forgiveness for previous purchases, not sure, but hope it's both. In short, it's that magic thing called "jewelry"

But the gear/jewelry thing is mostly an either/or proposition.

03-20-2018, 04:46 PM - 2 Likes	#11963
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Topcon Super D outfit https://sites.google.com/site/casualcollectorproject/Home/topcon Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 03-27-2018 at 04:02 PM.

03-20-2018, 06:27 PM	#11966
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Too cool. where did you find these treasures? Store Demonstrator here, from fwcetus. SF1n was a gift from a friend. F50/1.7 from ChipB. F35~70 I forget from whom. Last edited by monochrome; 03-20-2018 at 07:11 PM.

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03-19-2018, 06:55 PM	#11956
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Got a couple of eBay job lots tonight, hoping they're OK. A Tessar 50/2.8 and a Cosina 70-210 4.5-5.6 for £16.59 inc P&P - focus ring of the Tessar is dented, hopefully nothing too horrible apart from that. An Adaptall 70-210 4.8-4 without a mount, a Helios 44-2, and a set of M42 tubes for £10.29 inc P&P. - look OK but grubby, hoping there's no fungus. Neither lot will make me rich, but they look like I'll break even or come out ahead if I clean things up and get some good test pictures to show they're working

03-19-2018, 10:59 PM - 2 Likes	#11957
zahnski Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 81	A simple FA 50mm f1,4 as a light, small, fast lens for various situations. The new DFA 50 that’s coming is too big and heavy for my needs.

03-20-2018, 01:17 AM	#11958
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by zahnski A simple FA 50mm f1,4 as a light, small, fast lens for various situations. The new DFA 50 that’s coming is too big and heavy for my needs. Yes, I'm glad there are plenty of small lenses out there. I'm sure the new DFA will be fantastic, but the price paid in bulk and weight is too much for me, too.

03-20-2018, 01:23 AM	#11959
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by savoche Yes, I'm glad there are plenty of small lenses out there. I'm sure the new DFA will be fantastic, but the price paid in bulk and weight is too much for me, too. I've only seen the photos but it did appear to be overly large for my taste I'll stick with my DA 50mm 1.8 and I have no interest in a full frame sensor camera body

03-20-2018, 04:19 AM	#11960
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by Aslyfox I've only seen the photos but it did appear to be overly large for my taste I'll stick with my DA 50mm 1.8 and I have no interest in a full frame sensor camera body You will in a few months. In another thread I was looking at what was supposed to be a drawing of the new 50 f1.4 lens. If the drawing is correct it will have 17 elements!!!!

03-20-2018, 04:23 AM	#11961
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by gaweidert You will in a few months. In another thread I was looking at what was supposed to be a drawing of the new 50 f1.4 lens. If the drawing is correct it will have 17 elements!!!! oh, I will look at the info and photos of course but I won't be buying a full frame sensor camera body or that lens unless I find one at an extremely attractive price well below market. well, well, below market

03-20-2018, 04:55 AM	#11962
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Aslyfox I've only seen the photos but it did appear to be overly large for my taste I'll stick with my DA 50mm 1.8 and I have no interest in a full frame sensor camera body Originally posted by Aslyfox and I have no interest in a full frame sensor camera body Me neither now that I have the 645Z, although I still have one.

03-20-2018, 04:55 PM - 4 Likes	#11964
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Cross posted from the Gear P0rn thread the essentially unused SF1n with box and papers and immaculate F35~70 for the Store Demonstrator.

03-20-2018, 05:40 PM	#11965
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by monochrome Cross posted from the Gear P0rn thread the essentially unused SF1n with box and papers and immaculate F35~70 for the Store Demonstrator. Too cool. where did you find these treasures?

03-20-2018, 06:39 PM - 2 Likes	#11967
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Canon AV-1 w/ 50/1.8 Because it's really nice to have an AV camera for the 55/1.2

03-20-2018, 07:51 PM - 1 Like	#11968
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by timw4mail Canon AV-1 w/ 50/1.8 Because it's really nice to have an AV camera for the 55/1.2 Nice, but not totally necessary. I have converted both the FD 55mm f 1.2 and the FL 55mm f 1.2 to Pentax K-mount, and they work like M lenses on Pentax cameras.

03-21-2018, 10:59 AM - 1 Like	#11969
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	My latest acquisition is the right to purchase Pentax gear... or it is a forgiveness for previous purchases, not sure, but hope it's both. In short, it's that magic thing called "jewelry"

03-21-2018, 11:18 AM	#11970
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by IgorZ My latest acquisition is the right to purchase Pentax gear... or it is a forgiveness for previous purchases, not sure, but hope it's both. In short, it's that magic thing called "jewelry" But the gear/jewelry thing is mostly an either/or proposition.