Your latest acquisition

Racer X 69 · 08-20-2018, 02:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Vivitar (Komine) 55mm f2.8 Macro - arrived yesterday

at infinity focus and at at full 1:1 macro focus

New life for a classic.

Awesome.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-20-2018, 03:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

Sweet

looks quite a fascinating beast. Now we need pictures

the handful that I have so far:

Vivitar (Komine) 55mm f2.8 Macro | Flickr

most are sprinkled throughout the PF here - there will be more... I promise...

**Cerebum** · 08-20-2018, 08:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

the handful that I have so far:

Vivitar (Komine) 55mm f2.8 Macro | Flickr

most are sprinkled throughout the PF here - there will be more... I promise...

WOW!!! the colour rendition is stunning. Sharp too

I am going to have to take another course of anti-lba tablets now!

timw4mail · 08-20-2018, 08:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

the handful that I have so far:

Vivitar (Komine) 55mm f2.8 Macro | Flickr

most are sprinkled throughout the PF here - there will be more... I promise...

Now I've got to use mine some more, and the S-M-C Macro Tak 100/4.

cyberjunkie · 08-20-2018, 09:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

I have the same Yashinon. Mine is the f1.7 and it is incredibly sharp. They are also beautiful lenses

---------- Post added 08-18-18 at 01:35 AM ----------

I have the Chinon version of the same f/1.7 lens. Still have to properly test it, I expect the same very high quality of the other fifties, and of the 55mm f/1.4 and f/1.2.
I have both 55mm's in PK mount, with MC. The faster one is one of the best lenses I ever tried. Ever.
I'm starting to believe that you can't go wrong with old Tomioka made fifties...

Quote:

FANTASTIC lens. Mine didn't have the hood and caps and for some reason the aperture lever had been filed down but the glass is superb, as you will find out shortly

happy days

The old Pentax macro 4/100mm is very sharp. Though I found that my example doesn't like strong light sources within the frame. Maybe there is some haze on the inner surfaces of the glasses.

**Cerebum** · 08-20-2018, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cyberjunkie

I have the Chinon version of the same f/1.7 lens. Still have to properly test it, I expect the same very high quality of the other fifties, and of the 55mm f/1.4 and f/1.2.
I have both 55mm's in PK mount, with MC. The faster one is one of the best lenses I ever tried. Ever.
I'm starting to believe that you can't go wrong with old Tomioka made fifties...

The old Pentax macro 4/100mm is very sharp. Though I found that my example doesn't like strong light sources within the frame. Maybe there is some haze on the inner surfaces of the glasses.

The Tomiokas seem to be stellar. They certainly arent cheap (unless i am missing something) so i sadly won't be building a collection any time soon

I also have the auto mamiya sekor 50mm f2 and that is a delight. I am currently using it as my single in lens. I have to say though that pepperberys komine looks rather wonderful.

**ivanvernon** · 08-20-2018, 11:19 AM

I wear bifocals and do a lot of reading. I just got my first set of optically good reading glasses.

**gaweidert** · 08-20-2018, 11:22 AM

Two new pair of prescription progressive eyeglasses with titanium frames. One pair clear. One pair tinted. Only $1005!

And that is enough LBA for me for awhile.

timw4mail · 08-20-2018, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

Two new pair of prescription progressive eyeglasses with titanium frames. One pair clear. One pair tinted. Only $1005!

And that is enough LBA for me for awhile.

That sounds like a complete rip-off. Do you have a complex prescription?

**gaweidert** · 08-20-2018, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by timw4mail

That sounds like a complete rip-off. Do you have a complex prescription?

Progressive lenses are expensive and I got a high impact resistant lenses which upped the cost. I like to shoot sporting clays so just some extra eye protection there. Throw some astigmatism into the mix and it all adds up. Second par was 40% off too. Like it or not New York is a very expensive state to live and do business in. But that gets into realms not discussed on this forum and I am fine with that.

**UncleVanya** · 08-20-2018, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

Progressive lenses are expensive and I got a high impact resistant lenses which upped the cost. I like to shoot sporting clays so just some extra eye protection there. Throw some astigmatism into the mix and it all adds up. Second par was 40% off too. Like it or not New York is a very expensive state to live and do business in. But that gets into realms not discussed on this forum and I am fine with that.

With insurance my lenses are in the hundreds.

Mundj · 08-20-2018, 06:25 PM

My latest was a Pentax Auto Bellows K. I purchased it here from a forum member and am extremely happy.

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-20-2018, 06:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Are telephoto shooters heavier than their WA shooter counterparts due to higher SMU consumption?

Or are they in fact leaner from all that exercise carrying around those heavier lenses?

And are stale SMUs subject to shrinkage?

Chris

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-20-2018, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Are telephoto shooters heavier than their WA shooter counterparts due to higher SMU consumption?

Or are they in fact leaner from all that exercise carrying around those heavier lenses?

And are stale SMUs subject to shrinkage?

Chris

I think the answer is YES. To all.

**UncleVanya** · 08-20-2018, 09:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Are telephoto shooters heavier than their WA shooter counterparts due to higher SMU consumption?

Or are they in fact leaner from all that exercise carrying around those heavier lenses?

And are stale SMUs subject to shrinkage?

Chris

Stale SMUs are the result of heretics and fools. But as they take on moisture they likely swell rather than shrink.

08-20-2018, 11:19 AM	#13522
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	New reading glasses I wear bifocals and do a lot of reading. I just got my first set of optically good reading glasses.

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08-20-2018, 02:43 AM - 1 Like	#13516
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: 28,065	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Vivitar (Komine) 55mm f2.8 Macro - arrived yesterday at infinity focus and at at full 1:1 macro focus New life for a classic. Awesome.

08-20-2018, 03:53 AM - 1 Like	#13517
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by Cerebum Sweet looks quite a fascinating beast. Now we need pictures the handful that I have so far: Vivitar (Komine) 55mm f2.8 Macro \| Flickr most are sprinkled throughout the PF here - there will be more... I promise...

08-20-2018, 08:06 AM - 1 Like	#13518
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by pepperberry farm the handful that I have so far: Vivitar (Komine) 55mm f2.8 Macro \| Flickr most are sprinkled throughout the PF here - there will be more... I promise... WOW!!! the colour rendition is stunning. Sharp too I am going to have to take another course of anti-lba tablets now!

08-20-2018, 08:15 AM - 1 Like	#13519
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by pepperberry farm the handful that I have so far: Vivitar (Komine) 55mm f2.8 Macro \| Flickr most are sprinkled throughout the PF here - there will be more... I promise... Now I've got to use mine some more, and the S-M-C Macro Tak 100/4.

08-20-2018, 09:49 AM - 1 Like	#13520
cyberjunkie Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chiang Mai, Bologna, Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,198	Originally posted by Cerebum I have the same Yashinon. Mine is the f1.7 and it is incredibly sharp. They are also beautiful lenses ---------- Post added 08-18-18 at 01:35 AM ---------- I have the Chinon version of the same f/1.7 lens. Still have to properly test it, I expect the same very high quality of the other fifties, and of the 55mm f/1.4 and f/1.2. I have both 55mm's in PK mount, with MC. The faster one is one of the best lenses I ever tried. Ever. I'm starting to believe that you can't go wrong with old Tomioka made fifties... Quote: FANTASTIC lens. Mine didn't have the hood and caps and for some reason the aperture lever had been filed down but the glass is superb, as you will find out shortly happy days The old Pentax macro 4/100mm is very sharp. Though I found that my example doesn't like strong light sources within the frame. Maybe there is some haze on the inner surfaces of the glasses.

08-20-2018, 10:50 AM - 1 Like	#13521
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by cyberjunkie I have the Chinon version of the same f/1.7 lens. Still have to properly test it, I expect the same very high quality of the other fifties, and of the 55mm f/1.4 and f/1.2. I have both 55mm's in PK mount, with MC. The faster one is one of the best lenses I ever tried. Ever. I'm starting to believe that you can't go wrong with old Tomioka made fifties... The old Pentax macro 4/100mm is very sharp. Though I found that my example doesn't like strong light sources within the frame. Maybe there is some haze on the inner surfaces of the glasses. The Tomiokas seem to be stellar. They certainly arent cheap (unless i am missing something) so i sadly won't be building a collection any time soon I also have the auto mamiya sekor 50mm f2 and that is a delight. I am currently using it as my single in lens. I have to say though that pepperberys komine looks rather wonderful.

08-20-2018, 11:22 AM	#13523
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Two new pair of prescription progressive eyeglasses with titanium frames. One pair clear. One pair tinted. Only $1005! And that is enough LBA for me for awhile.

08-20-2018, 11:24 AM	#13524
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by gaweidert Two new pair of prescription progressive eyeglasses with titanium frames. One pair clear. One pair tinted. Only $1005! And that is enough LBA for me for awhile. That sounds like a complete rip-off. Do you have a complex prescription?

08-20-2018, 11:34 AM	#13525
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by timw4mail That sounds like a complete rip-off. Do you have a complex prescription? Progressive lenses are expensive and I got a high impact resistant lenses which upped the cost. I like to shoot sporting clays so just some extra eye protection there. Throw some astigmatism into the mix and it all adds up. Second par was 40% off too. Like it or not New York is a very expensive state to live and do business in. But that gets into realms not discussed on this forum and I am fine with that.

08-20-2018, 05:26 PM	#13526
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	Originally posted by gaweidert Progressive lenses are expensive and I got a high impact resistant lenses which upped the cost. I like to shoot sporting clays so just some extra eye protection there. Throw some astigmatism into the mix and it all adds up. Second par was 40% off too. Like it or not New York is a very expensive state to live and do business in. But that gets into realms not discussed on this forum and I am fine with that. With insurance my lenses are in the hundreds.

08-20-2018, 06:25 PM	#13527
Mundj Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 76	My latest was a Pentax Auto Bellows K. I purchased it here from a forum member and am extremely happy.

08-20-2018, 06:33 PM - 2 Likes	#13528
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Are telephoto shooters heavier than their WA shooter counterparts due to higher SMU consumption? Or are they in fact leaner from all that exercise carrying around those heavier lenses? And are stale SMUs subject to shrinkage? Chris

08-20-2018, 09:17 PM	#13529
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Are telephoto shooters heavier than their WA shooter counterparts due to higher SMU consumption? Or are they in fact leaner from all that exercise carrying around those heavier lenses? And are stale SMUs subject to shrinkage? Chris I think the answer is YES. To all.

08-20-2018, 09:33 PM - 1 Like	#13530
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Are telephoto shooters heavier than their WA shooter counterparts due to higher SMU consumption? Or are they in fact leaner from all that exercise carrying around those heavier lenses? And are stale SMUs subject to shrinkage? Chris Stale SMUs are the result of heretics and fools. But as they take on moisture they likely swell rather than shrink.

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