Your latest acquisition

D1N0 · 12-01-2018, 08:04 AM - **1 Like**

The Domiplan doesn't stop down(was in the description I hadn't read properly). Noticed a blemish on the front element of the Chinon. Luckily superficial, I could polish it right off.

aurele · 12-01-2018, 03:47 PM - **3 Likes**

Just won the e(vil)Bay auction of an FA 85/1.4 for 361€. Small spot on the glass explain the low price.

This latest acquisition helped me complet my "fast set" with a 28/2, 35/2.4, 55/1.4 and the 85/1.4.

To compensate room (but not bank balance) i will let go the FA 28-105 3.2-4.5.

aurele · 12-02-2018, 04:37 AM - **1 Like**

Shopping spree : just won a vivitar 24mm f2 for a whooping 61€ (ship-in')

MJSteele · 12-02-2018, 05:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aurele

Shopping spree : just won a vivitar 24mm f2 for a whooping 61€ (ship-in')

Nice Enjoy

---------- Post added 12-02-18 at 05:39 AM ----------

I just Received My Tokina ATX 28-85 3.5-4.5 Close Focus I Bought On Ebay For $ 51:00
Excellent Condition No Scratches Haze or blemishes on glass All Operations Work Smoothly

Will Accompany my ATX 28-135 2.8-3.5 SD And My ATX 80-200 2.8 SD Lenses
All are canon FD mount converted
Correction The ATX 80-200 2.8 Is A Nikon F mount Converted

Last edited by MJSteele; 12-02-2018 at 07:24 AM. Reason: CORRECTION

Warnesm777 · 12-02-2018, 06:17 AM - **1 Like**

My latest acquisition (still waiting for it to arrive) is the new Goddox
TT350P Mini Thinklite TTL Flash for Pentax. It’s supposed to be real small with hss and a trigger for Goddox flash system.

aurele · 12-02-2018, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by MJSteele

Nice Enjoy

---------- Post added 12-02-18 at 05:39 AM ----------

I just Received My Tokina ATX 28-85 3.5-4.5 Close Focus I Bought On Ebay For $ 51:00
Excellent Condition No Scratches Haze or blemishes on glass All Operations Work Smoothly

Will Accompany my ATX 28-135 2.8-3.5 SD And My ATX 80-200 2.8 SD Lenses
All are canon FD mount converted
Correction The ATX 80-200 2.8 Is A Nikon F mount Converted

Nice find !

Marcus Rowland · 12-02-2018, 11:00 AM

The boot fair fairies produced a very nice Eos 80-200 lens with UV filter for £15, also a good graphical calculator for £2 and an Apple bluetooth keyboard in good working order for £10. I shall have to put a saucer of milk out for them...

cyberjunkie · 12-02-2018, 12:59 PM - **1 Like**

Couldn't resist.
I had to add the Helios-3 MC to the other four Helios 44 I already have (original silver M39 8-blades, 44-2, 44M, 44-4K).
I like to have an MC version with preset. It's kind of manic, I know... but I paid it $37 shipped to Thailand. I won't go bankrupt, after all it's almost Christmas time!

I'm still a little behind properly testing most of my recent acquisitions, also because my last chances to grab some nice shots were parades or festivals, held after dark, and with fast moving subjects. I had to resort to my AF lenses for at least 90% of the pictures.
I found a hidden jewel, though.
I tested all my recently acquired Komuras. While the 500mm, 300mm, 4.5/200mm and 3.5/200mm are either barely decent or a bit more than decent, the 135mm f/2.8 (preset, in UNI mount) has proved to be an amazing lens.
At its worst, wide open and at minimum focusing distance, it is still capable to deliver sharp images, with very nice bokeh and very acceptable fringing.
When I find an affordable optic that has such nice optical signature and is also sharp enough, well... I feel rewarded.
Some lenses are beautifully made. For example like the Komura 7/500mm, that folds in two parts and has very fine mechanics (not to mention the small, classy leather case).
It is a pleasure to own and is a nice collector's item, but I'm far more excited when I find an old lens that is both a pleasure to look at AND a pleasure to shoot with.
When I get a lens that enjoys some appreciation I'm happy to see that my own experience confirms the opinions of other photographers.
Though I'm even happier when I find that a vintage optic that sees little consideration is actually capable of great images.
It's like a treasure trove

I guess I'm not the only one with similar feelings. I have seen a few on this forum growing fond of these little pleasures

aurele · 12-02-2018, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by cyberjunkie

I had to add the Helios-3 MC to the other four Helios 44 I already have

something is telling me you like the Helios series ...

**pepperberry farm** · 12-02-2018, 05:59 PM

another pair of lenses arrived this week... first up:

Tamron Adaptall-2 01B on the left, vs the 01BB on the right - I bought the 01B to be my sub-28mm lens in M42 mount

**pepperberry farm** · 12-02-2018, 06:01 PM

and the second Adaptall to arrive this week:

the 52B on the left, courtesy of another forum member, for me to test-drive

**pepperberry farm** · 12-02-2018, 06:03 PM

also acquired this week - two new lenses, in my spectacles...

no pictures, as I'm useless without them actually in place, on my face...

dbs · 12-02-2018, 06:57 PM - **1 Like**

Hi Dave

You have been 'busy' aquireing new lenses
Is a new room extention on the house in order now ?

Dave

**pepperberry farm** · 12-02-2018, 07:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Dave

You have been 'busy' aquireing new lenses
Is a new room extention on the house in order now ?

Dave

it's a big house to begin with....

(:

Racer X 69 · 12-02-2018, 08:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

also acquired this week - two new lenses, in my spectacles...

no pictures, as I'm useless without them actually in place, on my face...

Time for a selfie.

12-02-2018, 12:59 PM - 1 Like	#14738
cyberjunkie Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chiang Mai, Bologna, Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,198	Couldn't resist. I had to add the Helios-3 MC to the other four Helios 44 I already have (original silver M39 8-blades, 44-2, 44M, 44-4K). I like to have an MC version with preset. It's kind of manic, I know... but I paid it $37 shipped to Thailand. I won't go bankrupt, after all it's almost Christmas time! I'm still a little behind properly testing most of my recent acquisitions, also because my last chances to grab some nice shots were parades or festivals, held after dark, and with fast moving subjects. I had to resort to my AF lenses for at least 90% of the pictures. I found a hidden jewel, though. I tested all my recently acquired Komuras. While the 500mm, 300mm, 4.5/200mm and 3.5/200mm are either barely decent or a bit more than decent, the 135mm f/2.8 (preset, in UNI mount) has proved to be an amazing lens. At its worst, wide open and at minimum focusing distance, it is still capable to deliver sharp images, with very nice bokeh and very acceptable fringing. When I find an affordable optic that has such nice optical signature and is also sharp enough, well... I feel rewarded. Some lenses are beautifully made. For example like the Komura 7/500mm, that folds in two parts and has very fine mechanics (not to mention the small, classy leather case). It is a pleasure to own and is a nice collector's item, but I'm far more excited when I find an old lens that is both a pleasure to look at AND a pleasure to shoot with. When I get a lens that enjoys some appreciation I'm happy to see that my own experience confirms the opinions of other photographers. Though I'm even happier when I find that a vintage optic that sees little consideration is actually capable of great images. It's like a treasure trove I guess I'm not the only one with similar feelings. I have seen a few on this forum growing fond of these little pleasures Last edited by cyberjunkie; 12-02-2018 at 05:15 PM.

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12-01-2018, 08:04 AM - 1 Like	#14731
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	The Domiplan doesn't stop down(was in the description I hadn't read properly). Noticed a blemish on the front element of the Chinon. Luckily superficial, I could polish it right off.

12-01-2018, 03:47 PM - 3 Likes	#14732
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Just won the e(vil)Bay auction of an FA 85/1.4 for 361€. Small spot on the glass explain the low price. This latest acquisition helped me complet my "fast set" with a 28/2, 35/2.4, 55/1.4 and the 85/1.4. To compensate room (but not bank balance) i will let go the FA 28-105 3.2-4.5.

12-02-2018, 04:37 AM - 1 Like	#14733
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Shopping spree : just won a vivitar 24mm f2 for a whooping 61€ (ship-in')

12-02-2018, 05:29 AM - 1 Like	#14734
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Originally posted by aurele Shopping spree : just won a vivitar 24mm f2 for a whooping 61€ (ship-in') Nice Enjoy ---------- Post added 12-02-18 at 05:39 AM ---------- I just Received My Tokina ATX 28-85 3.5-4.5 Close Focus I Bought On Ebay For $ 51:00 Excellent Condition No Scratches Haze or blemishes on glass All Operations Work Smoothly Will Accompany my ATX 28-135 2.8-3.5 SD And My ATX 80-200 2.8 SD Lenses All are canon FD mount converted Correction The ATX 80-200 2.8 Is A Nikon F mount Converted Last edited by MJSteele; 12-02-2018 at 07:24 AM. Reason: CORRECTION

12-02-2018, 06:17 AM - 1 Like	#14735
Warnesm777 Forum Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 52	My latest acquisition (still waiting for it to arrive) is the new Goddox TT350P Mini Thinklite TTL Flash for Pentax. It’s supposed to be real small with hss and a trigger for Goddox flash system.

12-02-2018, 09:33 AM	#14736
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by MJSteele Nice Enjoy ---------- Post added 12-02-18 at 05:39 AM ---------- I just Received My Tokina ATX 28-85 3.5-4.5 Close Focus I Bought On Ebay For $ 51:00 Excellent Condition No Scratches Haze or blemishes on glass All Operations Work Smoothly Will Accompany my ATX 28-135 2.8-3.5 SD And My ATX 80-200 2.8 SD Lenses All are canon FD mount converted Correction The ATX 80-200 2.8 Is A Nikon F mount Converted Nice find !

12-02-2018, 11:00 AM	#14737
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	The boot fair fairies produced a very nice Eos 80-200 lens with UV filter for £15, also a good graphical calculator for £2 and an Apple bluetooth keyboard in good working order for £10. I shall have to put a saucer of milk out for them...

12-02-2018, 03:49 PM	#14739
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by cyberjunkie I had to add the Helios-3 MC to the other four Helios 44 I already have something is telling me you like the Helios series ...

12-02-2018, 05:59 PM	#14740
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,751	another pair of lenses arrived this week... first up: Tamron Adaptall-2 01B on the left, vs the 01BB on the right - I bought the 01B to be my sub-28mm lens in M42 mount

12-02-2018, 06:01 PM	#14741
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,751	and the second Adaptall to arrive this week: the 52B on the left, courtesy of another forum member, for me to test-drive

12-02-2018, 06:03 PM	#14742
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,751	also acquired this week - two new lenses, in my spectacles... no pictures, as I'm useless without them actually in place, on my face...

12-02-2018, 06:57 PM - 1 Like	#14743
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Hi Dave You have been 'busy' aquireing new lenses Is a new room extention on the house in order now ? Dave

12-02-2018, 07:34 PM - 2 Likes	#14744
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,751	Originally posted by dbs Hi Dave You have been 'busy' aquireing new lenses Is a new room extention on the house in order now ? Dave it's a big house to begin with.... (:

12-02-2018, 08:37 PM - 1 Like	#14745
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 pepperberry farm also acquired this week - two new lenses, in my spectacles... no pictures, as I'm useless without them actually in place, on my face... Time for a selfie.