Your latest acquisition

D1N0 · 05-25-2020, 02:50 AM - **1 Like**

My 85 arrived. I may have a go at cleaning the front elements from fungus (not very much). It's focus is a bit grindy, aperture sometimes slow to respond. Front and rear element have cleaning marks, but it only cost a third of a pristine copy.

D1N0 · 05-25-2020, 05:13 AM - **5 Likes**

Some days are like Christmas and multiple lenses arrive. The Tamron SP Adaptall-2 60-300mm 1:3.8-5.4 (23A) looking virtually unused and with proprietary hood (Bayonet mount)

photolady95 · 05-25-2020, 06:51 AM - **3 Likes**

My latest acquisition is the famous K1000. I bought it thinking to just add it to my collection of Pentax cameras but I've got a roll of Ilford HP5 in it right now.

Gary H Perth · 05-25-2020, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Some days are like Christmas and multiple lenses arrive. The Tamron SP Adaptall-2 60-300mm 1:3.8-5.4 (23A) looking virtually unused and with proprietary hood (Bayonet mount)

I have one of these in similarly good condition. I love it! I am sure you will also.

The macro can be a bit tricky to engage if the lens has been standing for some time.

bdery · 05-25-2020, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

A used but working copy of the SMC Pentax-A Macro 50mm 1:2.8

It has lived!

bdery · 05-25-2020, 11:41 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

Some days are like Christmas

You tell me!

Here is what I received today, for a total of 90$ CAD including shipping.

The camera appears in perfect shape, I don't have the means to test it quickly but I will try to see how things go.

The 35-70 is a lens I've long wanted to use, seems like a fun and cute little lens. This copy has a broken section on the filter ring, but filters still mount (it shipped with a Hoya UV (0) filter).

The real rainfall is, of course, the 1.7X TC with AF... that one is of course what made me purchase the kit! It is, I believe, the only TC able to autofocus while covering the full frame image circle.

Physically, it is slightly thicker, but not by much, when compared with the HD 1.4X TC WR. I've always liked the F-line look with red lettering and dark gray colorway. This particular copy appears to be in perfect shape, physically like new. Both lenses are missing their caps, either front or back, but I have spares.

I've tried it briefly with the 35-70, it seems to work flawlessly, AF is impressively fast (as long as the lens is manually pre-focused). I've also mounted it on the 60-250, my longest lens (modified for FF). The camera doesn't recognize the focal length, but since I will likely use it at 250mm, it's not a bother (and I doubt I will use SR much, so the focal length isn't absolutely required.

No test pictures for the moment, I will try to get interesting results soon.

It really feels like Christmas!

**luftfluss** · 05-25-2020, 01:09 PM

Wow, that's quite the happy haul!

**Cerebum** · 05-27-2020, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by Hippone

My latest acquisition. Manfrotto Bella V Camera Shoulder Bag

for my first try It may contain all these lenses ( FA 43mm ,DA 70mm Ltd , DA 35mm Ltd , DA 14mm DA, 40mm. Ltd ) the K3 with it's a grip and the DA*16 50mm. GREAT

Thanks for your attention

Forget the bag, you have a silver K3 and grip! ****droool****

D1N0 · 05-28-2020, 09:33 AM - **2 Likes**

A Panagor Auto Macro 90mm 1:2.8 made by Komine

important addition to my collection of Panagor primes (Project panagor).

D1N0 · 05-28-2020, 01:20 PM - **1 Like**

And the lot of compacts came in

Ok I already found a stash of holiday images on one of the sd cards.

2. I've got a working Canon ixus 130. In the lot so at least it was 15 euro's well spent.

RoxnDox · 05-28-2020, 02:35 PM - **1 Like**

No pics, but I grabbed a bunch of rocks from the beach, to use in my rock garden landscaping. Probably only 80 lbs or so, but when you’re transporting them in a kayak already loaded with fishing gear, it does add some work to the trip home! Oh, fish - many, me - zero. As usual.

timb64 · 05-28-2020, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

No pics, but I grabbed a bunch of rocks from the beach, to use in my rock garden landscaping. Probably only 80 lbs or so, but when you’re transporting them in a kayak already loaded with fishing gear, it does add some work to the trip home! Oh, fish - many, me - zero. As usual.

Is that legal in your area?I’m aware some States have laws against that sort of thing.

RoxnDox · 05-28-2020, 09:05 PM

With some exceptions, yes.

Hippone · 05-29-2020, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Forget the bag, you have a silver K3 and grip! ****droool****

Off course a silver K3 and grip why forget the bag !

Arjay Bee · 05-29-2020, 03:34 AM - **1 Like**

"Off course a silver*K3*and grip why forget the bag !"

The expression 'forget the bag' means, "I am not looking at the new bag you are showing us because that silver K3 is so beautiful."

05-28-2020, 01:20 PM - 1 Like	#19765
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	And the lot of compacts came in Ok I already found a stash of holiday images on one of the sd cards. 2. I've got a working Canon ixus 130. In the lot so at least it was 15 euro's well spent. Last edited by D1N0; 05-29-2020 at 04:28 AM.

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05-25-2020, 02:50 AM - 1 Like	#19756
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	My 85 arrived. I may have a go at cleaning the front elements from fungus (not very much). It's focus is a bit grindy, aperture sometimes slow to respond. Front and rear element have cleaning marks, but it only cost a third of a pristine copy.

05-25-2020, 05:13 AM - 5 Likes	#19757
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Some days are like Christmas and multiple lenses arrive. The Tamron SP Adaptall-2 60-300mm 1:3.8-5.4 (23A) looking virtually unused and with proprietary hood (Bayonet mount)

05-25-2020, 06:51 AM - 3 Likes	#19758
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	My latest acquisition is the famous K1000. I bought it thinking to just add it to my collection of Pentax cameras but I've got a roll of Ilford HP5 in it right now.

05-25-2020, 07:20 AM	#19759
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Originally posted by D1N0 Some days are like Christmas and multiple lenses arrive. The Tamron SP Adaptall-2 60-300mm 1:3.8-5.4 (23A) looking virtually unused and with proprietary hood (Bayonet mount) I have one of these in similarly good condition. I love it! I am sure you will also. The macro can be a bit tricky to engage if the lens has been standing for some time.

05-25-2020, 11:32 AM	#19760
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,360	Originally posted by D1N0 A used but working copy of the SMC Pentax-A Macro 50mm 1:2.8 It has lived!

05-25-2020, 11:41 AM - 4 Likes	#19761
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,360	Originally posted by D1N0 Some days are like Christmas You tell me! Here is what I received today, for a total of 90$ CAD including shipping. The camera appears in perfect shape, I don't have the means to test it quickly but I will try to see how things go. The 35-70 is a lens I've long wanted to use, seems like a fun and cute little lens. This copy has a broken section on the filter ring, but filters still mount (it shipped with a Hoya UV (0) filter). The real rainfall is, of course, the 1.7X TC with AF... that one is of course what made me purchase the kit! It is, I believe, the only TC able to autofocus while covering the full frame image circle. Physically, it is slightly thicker, but not by much, when compared with the HD 1.4X TC WR. I've always liked the F-line look with red lettering and dark gray colorway. This particular copy appears to be in perfect shape, physically like new. Both lenses are missing their caps, either front or back, but I have spares. I've tried it briefly with the 35-70, it seems to work flawlessly, AF is impressively fast (as long as the lens is manually pre-focused). I've also mounted it on the 60-250, my longest lens (modified for FF). The camera doesn't recognize the focal length, but since I will likely use it at 250mm, it's not a bother (and I doubt I will use SR much, so the focal length isn't absolutely required. No test pictures for the moment, I will try to get interesting results soon. It really feels like Christmas!

05-25-2020, 01:09 PM	#19762
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Wow, that's quite the happy haul!

05-27-2020, 04:29 PM	#19763
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by Hippone My latest acquisition. Manfrotto Bella V Camera Shoulder Bag for my first try It may contain all these lenses ( FA 43mm ,DA 70mm Ltd , DA 35mm Ltd , DA 14mm DA, 40mm. Ltd ) the K3 with it's a grip and the DA16 50mm. GREAT Thanks for your attention Forget the bag, you have a silver K3 and grip! *droool**

05-28-2020, 09:33 AM - 2 Likes	#19764
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	A Panagor Auto Macro 90mm 1:2.8 made by Komine important addition to my collection of Panagor primes (Project panagor).

05-28-2020, 02:35 PM - 1 Like	#19766
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	No pics, but I grabbed a bunch of rocks from the beach, to use in my rock garden landscaping. Probably only 80 lbs or so, but when you’re transporting them in a kayak already loaded with fishing gear, it does add some work to the trip home! Oh, fish - many, me - zero. As usual.

05-28-2020, 03:06 PM	#19767
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by RoxnDox No pics, but I grabbed a bunch of rocks from the beach, to use in my rock garden landscaping. Probably only 80 lbs or so, but when you’re transporting them in a kayak already loaded with fishing gear, it does add some work to the trip home! Oh, fish - many, me - zero. As usual. Is that legal in your area?I’m aware some States have laws against that sort of thing.

05-28-2020, 09:05 PM	#19768
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	With some exceptions, yes.

05-29-2020, 01:41 AM	#19769
Hippone Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Some where in time !! Posts: 693	Originally posted by Cerebum Forget the bag, you have a silver K3 and grip! **droool** Off course a silver K3 and grip why forget the bag !

05-29-2020, 03:34 AM - 1 Like	#19770
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	"Off course a silverK3and grip why forget the bag !" The expression 'forget the bag' means, "I am not looking at the new bag you are showing us because that silver K3 is so beautiful."