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Aaron28 · 08-20-2019, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

focus ring has a bit of a wiggle

sure ya prolly already looked/try but tightening up some of them(maybe only one) screw(s) could do the trick....worked for me on 2 or 3 that had that issue....although a few others not so much...…

Originally posted by disconnekt

it's pretty much a "eh, I'll deal with it" type of thing

yep have quite a few of those! but mostly came with film bodies I wanted.....

disconnekt · 08-20-2019, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

sure ya prolly already looked/try but tightening up some of them(maybe only one) screw(s) could do the trick....worked for me on 2 or 3 that had that issue....although a few others not so much...…

yep have quite a few of those! but mostly came with film bodies I wanted.....

Yeah, I figuered a screw or something may been loose, but I'd rather not mess with it trying to fix it (may end up breaking it lol), so I'd rather pay someone who knows what theyre doing go in & fix it. Plus, the TLS 1000MX is in need of a good CLA (mirror hangs from 1s to 1/15s), light seals, and a couple thing here & there fixed. Just saving up to do that first, which hopefully shouldnt be too expensive.

Jome · 08-21-2019, 04:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jome

Finally received the junk...
It was advertised as 'Pentax K-10 Camera' and in the description, it was written: 'Pentax Camera with extension tubes and a lens'...
I will probably have to buy some extra on these.
Pictures in a few days...

All I need is: front and rear cap + button for the lens and a battery charger for the k-10D (and cables)...
Here are the pictures:

D1N0 · 08-21-2019, 07:24 AM - **4 Likes**

The mysterious Surveillance XY 35mm 2.8 has arrived. It is about as narrow as the super-takumar 35mm 3.5 but a centimetre longer.

Benz3ne · 08-21-2019, 07:32 AM - **1 Like**

Today received a Helios 44-2, in reasonable condition (far nicer now it's had a clean-up), an Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 in lovely condition, with some incredible yellowed glass (I'll be trying it out as is before exposing to UV, I think) and a Fujinon 55mm f/2.2, which is unfortunately plagued by fungus on the rearmost element, and featuring a slightly slow aperture return 'phase' when pressing the tab on the rear... I was deliberating whether to attempt to clean this one up, but recuperating the majority of the money spent on it sounds far better to me at this stage.

edom31 · 08-21-2019, 09:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

The mysterious Surveillance XY 35mm 2.8 has arrived. It is about as narrow as the super-takumar 35mm 3.5 but a centimetre longer.

I'd be very curious to see sample images of this lens.

**blumoon722** · 08-21-2019, 10:00 AM - **5 Likes**

I got this SMC Pentax 2.5 135mm awhile ago. It has a few light scratches on the rear element. Tested it today on my doggie. I didn't notice any ill effects from the scratches.

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**Canada_Rockies** · 08-21-2019, 10:17 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by blumoon722

I got this SMC Pentax 2.5 135mm awhile ago. It has a few light scratches on the rear element. Tested it today on my doggie. I didn't notice any ill effects from the scratches.

Doggie doesn't look impressed

but the lens seems to work well.

stevebrot · 08-21-2019, 10:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Stuff about 135-600/6.7

Wow! Yes, it is huge and yes, the recoil is devastating, but oh, the results!

Steve

stevebrot · 08-21-2019, 10:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM arrived a couple of days ago from Adorama:

Are you going to offer a shoot-out between the two?

Steve

**pepperberry farm** · 08-21-2019, 10:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Are you going to offer a shoot-out between the two?

Steve

no, the Sigma is up for sale...

stevebrot · 08-21-2019, 10:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

no, the Sigma is up for sale...

Before it flies out the door?

Steve

(...would seriously consider the purchase except for way too many 50s at present...)

**c.a.m** · 08-21-2019, 10:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

[135-600mm lens...]

Wow, is that Tranquility Base in the third image?

Very nice lens! Enjoy.

If you have a spare moment, how about showing a picture of a Limited lens next to it? Or one of the 'K' 50's?

- Craig

**pepperberry farm** · 08-21-2019, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Before it flies out the door?

Steve

(...would seriously consider the purchase except for way too many 50s at present...)

the DA* weighs less, is a smaller package, is WR, and has nicer colors and bokeh...

don't think that the Sigma 50 is a slouch, however, it is an epically capable lens...

disconnekt · 08-21-2019, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Before it flies out the door?

Steve

(...would seriously consider the purchase except for way too many 50s at present...)

C'mon, one more nifty 50 isnt gonna hurt! Well, except your wallet of course, and some shelf space lol

08-21-2019, 04:47 AM - 2 Likes	#16923
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Junk is here! Originally posted by Jome Finally received the junk... It was advertised as 'Pentax K-10 Camera' and in the description, it was written: 'Pentax Camera with extension tubes and a lens'... I will probably have to buy some extra on these. Pictures in a few days... All I need is: front and rear cap + button for the lens and a battery charger for the k-10D (and cables)... Here are the pictures: Last edited by Jome; 09-29-2019 at 02:59 AM.

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08-20-2019, 08:16 PM	#16921
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by disconnekt focus ring has a bit of a wiggle sure ya prolly already looked/try but tightening up some of them(maybe only one) screw(s) could do the trick....worked for me on 2 or 3 that had that issue....although a few others not so much...… Originally posted by disconnekt it's pretty much a "eh, I'll deal with it" type of thing yep have quite a few of those! but mostly came with film bodies I wanted.....

08-20-2019, 09:54 PM	#16922
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702	Originally posted by Aaron28 sure ya prolly already looked/try but tightening up some of them(maybe only one) screw(s) could do the trick....worked for me on 2 or 3 that had that issue....although a few others not so much...… yep have quite a few of those! but mostly came with film bodies I wanted..... Yeah, I figuered a screw or something may been loose, but I'd rather not mess with it trying to fix it (may end up breaking it lol), so I'd rather pay someone who knows what theyre doing go in & fix it. Plus, the TLS 1000MX is in need of a good CLA (mirror hangs from 1s to 1/15s), light seals, and a couple thing here & there fixed. Just saving up to do that first, which hopefully shouldnt be too expensive.

08-21-2019, 07:24 AM - 4 Likes	#16924
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	The mysterious Surveillance XY 35mm 2.8 has arrived. It is about as narrow as the super-takumar 35mm 3.5 but a centimetre longer.

08-21-2019, 07:32 AM - 1 Like	#16925
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Today received a Helios 44-2, in reasonable condition (far nicer now it's had a clean-up), an Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 in lovely condition, with some incredible yellowed glass (I'll be trying it out as is before exposing to UV, I think) and a Fujinon 55mm f/2.2, which is unfortunately plagued by fungus on the rearmost element, and featuring a slightly slow aperture return 'phase' when pressing the tab on the rear... I was deliberating whether to attempt to clean this one up, but recuperating the majority of the money spent on it sounds far better to me at this stage.

08-21-2019, 09:44 AM - 1 Like	#16926
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by D1N0 The mysterious Surveillance XY 35mm 2.8 has arrived. It is about as narrow as the super-takumar 35mm 3.5 but a centimetre longer. I'd be very curious to see sample images of this lens.

08-21-2019, 10:17 AM - 2 Likes	#16928
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by blumoon722 I got this SMC Pentax 2.5 135mm awhile ago. It has a few light scratches on the rear element. Tested it today on my doggie. I didn't notice any ill effects from the scratches. Doggie doesn't look impressed but the lens seems to work well.

08-21-2019, 10:19 AM - 1 Like	#16929
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by luftfluss Stuff about 135-600/6.7 Wow! Yes, it is huge and yes, the recoil is devastating, but oh, the results! Steve

08-21-2019, 10:21 AM - 1 Like	#16930
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pepperberry farm DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM arrived a couple of days ago from Adorama: Are you going to offer a shoot-out between the two? Steve

08-21-2019, 10:23 AM - 1 Like	#16931
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	Originally posted by stevebrot Are you going to offer a shoot-out between the two? Steve no, the Sigma is up for sale...

08-21-2019, 10:27 AM - 1 Like	#16932
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pepperberry farm no, the Sigma is up for sale... Before it flies out the door? Steve (...would seriously consider the purchase except for way too many 50s at present...)

08-21-2019, 10:29 AM - 1 Like	#16933
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,193	Originally posted by luftfluss [135-600mm lens...] Wow, is that Tranquility Base in the third image? Very nice lens! Enjoy. If you have a spare moment, how about showing a picture of a Limited lens next to it? Or one of the 'K' 50's? - Craig

08-21-2019, 10:32 AM	#16934
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	Originally posted by stevebrot Before it flies out the door? Steve (...would seriously consider the purchase except for way too many 50s at present...) the DA* weighs less, is a smaller package, is WR, and has nicer colors and bokeh... don't think that the Sigma 50 is a slouch, however, it is an epically capable lens...

08-21-2019, 11:35 AM	#16935
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702	Originally posted by stevebrot Before it flies out the door? Steve (...would seriously consider the purchase except for way too many 50s at present...) C'mon, one more nifty 50 isnt gonna hurt! Well, except your wallet of course, and some shelf space lol

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