Your latest acquisition

**aslyfox** · 02-22-2019, 01:57 PM - **1 Like**

got a deal on one of these on Ebay:

Dual Harness? - Two-Camera Harness | OP/TECH USA

and picked up these from smile.amazon

Prodigen Adjustable Ankle Weights Set for Men & Women Ankle Wrist Weight for Walking, Jogging, Gymnastics

trying to build up some stamina for our trips

and a set of these

Carson Stuff-It Microfiber Lens Cloth Cleaner for Eyeglasses, Smartphones, Tablets, Cameras, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Lenses, Optics and More - Variety 4-Pack

MikeBenson · 02-22-2019, 06:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Just bought FA* 85 portrait. Paypay credit so I can smooth it out. Great price perfect condition.

I don’t need to wait for the modern 85 at 1500, 1800.

31, 43, 77, amigos! Normal 50. Now 85. The k-1 kit lens. I’m done. May do a wide angle later as we travel. Not sure.

All APSC stuff going on marketplace as discounted bundles. Soon.

K-3 k-5 grips lenses telephoto.

The above my setup. Will add no more other than a super wide. Maybe

tim60 · 02-23-2019, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

This package arrived on Friday, but I discovered it only on Saturday. Someone put it on my table... By the way, do you prefer to know what's in the package, or be surprised? The seller used an unorthodox way to package the lens... And I just realized that I don't have a photo of the lens itself, so that would have to wait until I get home.

A very interesting packaging idea. Must remember. Also good for baggage packing when traveling. Even with weight restrictions.

tim60 · 02-23-2019, 12:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

Just 2.55 pounds

Just a decimal place move.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-23-2019, 02:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

Just a decimal place move.

A decimal place move is a change in order of magnitude

slartibartfast01 · 02-23-2019, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by timb64

Tin of tartan paint

A long weight.

Edit. Bit late.

**aslyfox** · 02-23-2019, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

A long weight.

Edit. Bit late.

would that be a long ton ?

MJSteele · 02-23-2019, 06:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

Another marvel of engineering for just 25 pounds:

I have A Vivitar (Tokina Made) 75-260 They are indeed a very solidly built piece of engineering

---------- Post added 02-23-19 at 06:17 AM ----------

Just won on an Auction Canon FD SSC 200 2.8 Great Condition $75 total with Shipping

SSGGeezer · 02-23-2019, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

A decimal place move is a change in order of magnitude

Thank you for using order of magnitude correctly! I want to scream when so called knowledgeable people use order of magnitude when they just mean a value multiplier. There is a big difference!

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-23-2019, 11:09 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Thank you for using order of magnitude correctly! I want to scream when so called knowledgeable people use order of magnitude when they just mean a value multiplier. There is a big difference!

You are welcome. We all have our pet annoyances. Mine is any variation on "very unique'.

**monochrome** · 02-23-2019, 11:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

You are welcome. We all have our pet annoyances. Mine is any variation on "very unique'.

Right up there with very average.

slartibartfast01 · 02-23-2019, 11:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

You are welcome. We all have our pet annoyances. Mine is any variation on "very unique'.

Mine is "literally".

**monochrome** · 02-23-2019, 12:16 PM - **3 Likes**

The DFA ZOOMS are just to bulky and heavy for me to use with K-1, so I’m selling* ~~them~~ the DFA15-30 this weekend, I’ll convert to the DA* ZOOMS with the KP, since the Accelerator Chip makes indoor grandchild snaps much better without flash. The K-1 will be for the manual lenses only, which was the original plan.

Recently acquired used

DA*16~50/2.8 screwdrive (It’s plenty fast focusing) - really old serial number.
DA*50~135/2.8 working SDM MIB Probably a 2009 Serial Number.

Bet you can’t guess what’s coming next

*Rather, I am keeping the 24-70 and 70-200 and selling the FA*200/2.8 and a slew of duplicate FA Limiteds and probably the 28-105. I'll just have to learn to deal with the 70-200 and a monopod. It's just too good. The 50-135 makes a beautiful photograph on KP. but oh my goodness is it slow to focus. The SDM works but all you get is silence, not speed. The 16-50 is nice, but really not even as good as bigger brother

The 15-30 is listed..

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-23-2019, 12:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

The DFA ZOOMS are just to bulky and heavy for me to use with K-1, so I’m selling them this weekend, I’ll convert to the DA* ZOOMS with the KP, since the Accelerator Chip makes indoor grandchild snaps much better without flash. The K-1 will be for the manual lenses only, which was the original plan.

Recently acquired used

DA*16~50/2.8 screwdrive (It’s plenty fast focusing) - really old serial number.
DA*50~135/2.8 working SDM MIB

Bet you can’t guess what’s coming next

My DA* 16-50 still has working SDM after 11 years of faithful service. My 50-135 died. In a snit I sold it off. Not much later I regretted doing that. It would have been fine as a manual lens, and as an 85-230 semi-AF using the AFA1.7x. And now it could easily be using screw drive on the K-3.

Re the bet: I wonder if you are into landscapes – if you are I can heartily recommend the DA 12-24/4.

Marcus Rowland · 02-23-2019, 01:19 PM - **2 Likes**

I like the water bottle packaging - a few years ago I had to pack a huge CD copying machine for sending by courier, I ended up using five or six water bottles at the ends as a substitute for the giant bubble packing material, plus big bags of crumpled newspaper. Got to the buyer safely, which is what counts.

Today was another interesting one - another car boot sale, where I got 870mm of lens for £45!

Two Bell and Howell large-format projector lenses, I think for a 6x6 slide projector - the big one is 300mm and came with the wooden box and a condenser, the smaller one is 200mm. They both have these long metal tubes and screw in and out for several inches, so would be very suitable for the people who like to use projector lenses for photography. The need a good clean, but for £15 for the two I'm not complaining!
A Sigma 100-300 AF 4.5-6.7 for Nikon - very clean and working well - for £20
and a Sony 18-70 which is partially working - manual focus only but focus confirm and metering are fine. Not sure what that's about, but it cost a tenner and I can't really return it so I'll sell it for spares/repairs and keep my fingers crossed. It's the risk you take with this sort of sale.

The 330ml can is there to show scale, I think it's a more convenient measuring unit than cookies for these big lenses.

Also a working 100mb Zip drive for £3, they're usually good for £15-£20 on eBay, there must be a LOT of people with legacy systems out there.

02-23-2019, 06:14 AM - 1 Like	#15473
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	marvel Originally posted by D1N0 Another marvel of engineering for just 25 pounds: I have A Vivitar (Tokina Made) 75-260 They are indeed a very solidly built piece of engineering ---------- Post added 02-23-19 at 06:17 AM ---------- Just won on an Auction Canon FD SSC 200 2.8 Great Condition $75 total with Shipping

02-23-2019, 12:16 PM - 3 Likes	#15478
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	The DFA ZOOMS are just to bulky and heavy for me to use with K-1, so I’m selling* ~~them~~ the DFA15-30 this weekend, I’ll convert to the DA* ZOOMS with the KP, since the Accelerator Chip makes indoor grandchild snaps much better without flash. The K-1 will be for the manual lenses only, which was the original plan. Recently acquired used DA16~50/2.8 screwdrive (It’s plenty fast focusing) - really old serial number. DA50~135/2.8 working SDM MIB Probably a 2009 Serial Number. Bet you can’t guess what’s coming next Rather, I am keeping the 24-70 and 70-200 and selling the FA200/2.8 and a slew of duplicate FA Limiteds and probably the 28-105. I'll just have to learn to deal with the 70-200 and a monopod. It's just too good. The 50-135 makes a beautiful photograph on KP. but oh my goodness is it slow to focus. The SDM works but all you get is silence, not speed. The 16-50 is nice, but really not even as good as bigger brother The 15-30 is listed.. Last edited by monochrome; 03-02-2019 at 03:40 PM.

02-23-2019, 12:53 PM - 1 Like	#15479
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by monochrome The DFA ZOOMS are just to bulky and heavy for me to use with K-1, so I’m selling them this weekend, I’ll convert to the DA* ZOOMS with the KP, since the Accelerator Chip makes indoor grandchild snaps much better without flash. The K-1 will be for the manual lenses only, which was the original plan. Recently acquired used DA16~50/2.8 screwdrive (It’s plenty fast focusing) - really old serial number. DA50~135/2.8 working SDM MIB Bet you can’t guess what’s coming next My DA* 16-50 still has working SDM after 11 years of faithful service. My 50-135 died. In a snit I sold it off. Not much later I regretted doing that. It would have been fine as a manual lens, and as an 85-230 semi-AF using the AFA1.7x. And now it could easily be using screw drive on the K-3. Re the bet: I wonder if you are into landscapes – if you are I can heartily recommend the DA 12-24/4.

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02-22-2019, 01:57 PM - 1 Like	#15466
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	got a deal on one of these on Ebay: Dual Harness? - Two-Camera Harness \| OP/TECH USA and picked up these from smile.amazon Prodigen Adjustable Ankle Weights Set for Men & Women Ankle Wrist Weight for Walking, Jogging, Gymnastics trying to build up some stamina for our trips and a set of these Carson Stuff-It Microfiber Lens Cloth Cleaner for Eyeglasses, Smartphones, Tablets, Cameras, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Lenses, Optics and More - Variety 4-Pack

02-22-2019, 06:34 PM - 2 Likes	#15467
MikeBenson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 37	Just bought FA* 85 portrait. Paypay credit so I can smooth it out. Great price perfect condition. I don’t need to wait for the modern 85 at 1500, 1800. 31, 43, 77, amigos! Normal 50. Now 85. The k-1 kit lens. I’m done. May do a wide angle later as we travel. Not sure. All APSC stuff going on marketplace as discounted bundles. Soon. K-3 k-5 grips lenses telephoto. The above my setup. Will add no more other than a super wide. Maybe

02-23-2019, 12:46 AM	#15468
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by IgorZ This package arrived on Friday, but I discovered it only on Saturday. Someone put it on my table... By the way, do you prefer to know what's in the package, or be surprised? The seller used an unorthodox way to package the lens... And I just realized that I don't have a photo of the lens itself, so that would have to wait until I get home. A very interesting packaging idea. Must remember. Also good for baggage packing when traveling. Even with weight restrictions.

02-23-2019, 12:50 AM - 1 Like	#15469
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by D1N0 Just 2.55 pounds Just a decimal place move.

02-23-2019, 02:22 AM - 1 Like	#15470
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by tim60 Just a decimal place move. A decimal place move is a change in order of magnitude

02-23-2019, 02:36 AM	#15471
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by timb64 Tin of tartan paint A long weight. Edit. Bit late.

02-23-2019, 03:44 AM	#15472
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by slartibartfast01 A long weight. Edit. Bit late. would that be a long ton ?

02-23-2019, 10:33 AM	#15474
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies A decimal place move is a change in order of magnitude Thank you for using order of magnitude correctly! I want to scream when so called knowledgeable people use order of magnitude when they just mean a value multiplier. There is a big difference!

02-23-2019, 11:09 AM - 4 Likes	#15475
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Thank you for using order of magnitude correctly! I want to scream when so called knowledgeable people use order of magnitude when they just mean a value multiplier. There is a big difference! You are welcome. We all have our pet annoyances. Mine is any variation on "very unique'.

02-23-2019, 11:20 AM - 1 Like	#15476
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies You are welcome. We all have our pet annoyances. Mine is any variation on "very unique'. Right up there with very average.

02-23-2019, 11:39 AM - 1 Like	#15477
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies You are welcome. We all have our pet annoyances. Mine is any variation on "very unique'. Mine is "literally".

02-23-2019, 01:19 PM - 2 Likes	#15480
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	I like the water bottle packaging - a few years ago I had to pack a huge CD copying machine for sending by courier, I ended up using five or six water bottles at the ends as a substitute for the giant bubble packing material, plus big bags of crumpled newspaper. Got to the buyer safely, which is what counts. Today was another interesting one - another car boot sale, where I got 870mm of lens for £45! Two Bell and Howell large-format projector lenses, I think for a 6x6 slide projector - the big one is 300mm and came with the wooden box and a condenser, the smaller one is 200mm. They both have these long metal tubes and screw in and out for several inches, so would be very suitable for the people who like to use projector lenses for photography. The need a good clean, but for £15 for the two I'm not complaining! A Sigma 100-300 AF 4.5-6.7 for Nikon - very clean and working well - for £20 and a Sony 18-70 which is partially working - manual focus only but focus confirm and metering are fine. Not sure what that's about, but it cost a tenner and I can't really return it so I'll sell it for spares/repairs and keep my fingers crossed. It's the risk you take with this sort of sale. The 330ml can is there to show scale, I think it's a more convenient measuring unit than cookies for these big lenses. Also a working 100mb Zip drive for £3, they're usually good for £15-£20 on eBay, there must be a LOT of people with legacy systems out there.