Your latest acquisition

stevebrot · 12-31-2020, 01:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

CAMERA IS BACK.
Little sooner than I anticipated! Looking forward to getting back into the swing of it.

Yay! I am looking forward to see what you do with it. You will be posting a glamour shot of the lens, right?

Steve

**pepperberry farm** · 12-31-2020, 01:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yay! I am looking forward to see what you do with it. You will be posting a glamour shot of the lens, right?

Steve

he better... with SMU's...

**ivanvernon** · 12-31-2020, 02:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lhorn

How do you like it? It makes me nervous spending a pretty good chunk of money on an item rated as ugly or bargain (although the hope is that KEH rates it conservatively). Haze or fungus? I noticed a lens I want at Adorama I think listed as “very good” but upon further reading, I think their rating of “very good” might mean light haze is a possibility.

I think that 135-600 lens stood out to me on the old Pentax brochures as an especially impressive looking lens.

Everything from Keh is fully returnable and refundable, no questions asked.

**steamloco76** · 12-31-2020, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by steamloco76

The lens will arrive in a few days. Generally, KEH's Bargain/BGN grade lenses are very nice optically and mechanically. They look better than ones graded 8+ from B&H or EX from Adorama. Any lens with fungus get an UG for ugly grade at KEH. KEH no hassle return policy and the 365 day warranty offered through 12/31 made me reasonably confident in my order.

Free shipping and it arrived on New Years Eve. At least FedEx Ground has its act together from Georgia to Pennsylvania.
My Rating based on initial inspection: Cosmetics- Excellent to Like new, Optics: Excellent -no haze, no fungus and for a thirty plus year old lens, minimal dust. Mechanism: Very good, a bit stiff and zoom is somewhat gritty due to lubricant age. Case: Excellent. Came with its original close-up diopter and lens caps. Would have graded EX+ At Adorama and 9 at B&H. Here is a link to the photos I took of the lens in the Gear Porn thread
http://https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/217364-gear-p0rn-post-if-you-got.html

I tried to shoot this afternoon but it was after 3:30 PM, heavy overcast and dark. Beast weighs 9lbs 4oz with a 5 inch lens plate. I’m waiting for a long plate with camera support. I’ll take and post photos of the lens in the Gear Porn thread tomorrow.

Last edited by steamloco76; 01-01-2021 at 09:16 AM.

Marcus Rowland · 12-31-2020, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

I’ll be interested to hear how that autofocus adapter works with the lens.

OK... arrived today, count me less than impressed. It works intermittently with my 18-55 EFs, but really doesn't like working in poor light. I also tried a big 100-300 EF zoom I'm selling and it didn't seem to want to focus it, I'm guessing it needs more power than the NEX can provide or something, though light levels may again be an issue. I want to try it with the 18-55 outdoors and in bright conditions, but if I don't get good results it's going back.

eddie1960 · 12-31-2020, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Everything from Keh is fully returnable and refundable, no questions asked.

i will take advantaage there is a tilt shift iwant

Benz3ne · 12-31-2020, 04:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yay! I am looking forward to see what you do with it. You will be posting a glamour shot of the lens, right?

Steve

Oh go on then, twist my arm. I’ll take one tomorrow just for you.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

he better... with SMU's...

Haha, suggestions for U.K.-based SMU’s always welcome...

stevebrot · 12-31-2020, 04:54 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Haha, suggestions for U.K.-based SMU’s always welcome...

Steve

Liney · 12-31-2020, 06:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Steve

Nice! I did suggest Tunnocks Caramel Wafers a while ago but that was a little too localised. Jaffa cakes would be an alternative but they don't stack easily, so the question should be "milk chocolate or dark chocolate digestives"?

**steamloco76** · 12-31-2020, 08:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by eddie1960

i will take advantaage there is a tilt shift iwant

I saw that lens. If I did more architectural photography it would have been mine instead of the bazooka 135-600.
I’ve been buying from KEH on and off since 1994 (B&H Too), I’ve had to make returns, never a problem. As a matter of fact, three items under $75 that had issues, KEH refunded my money and told me to keep, dispose of, or donate the items. One lens was a write off, the other two items I was able to repair.

Benz3ne · 12-31-2020, 11:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Steve

Originally posted by Liney

Nice! I did suggest Tunnocks Caramel Wafers a while ago but that was a little too localised. Jaffa cakes would be an alternative but they don't stack easily, so the question should be "milk chocolate or dark chocolate digestives"?

Either works for me but I am partial to milk chocolate ones.
The supermarket own brands do them just as well as the branded stuff so I’ll save a few pennies while I put on the pounds.

tim60 · 01-01-2021, 12:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Either works for me but I am partial to milk chocolate ones.
The supermarket own brands do them just as well as the branded stuff so I’ll save a few pennies while I put on the pounds.

I would have thought you would be shedding pounds whilst making the acquisition.

Benz3ne · 01-01-2021, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by tim60

I would have thought you would be shedding pounds whilst making the acquisition.

I’ll have to stick to the GAS diet going forwards then!

Gary H Perth · 01-01-2021, 06:08 AM - **1 Like**

Super Multi Coated Takumar 150mm f4

I don't think that this lens appears very often. I found one on a local site (Gumtree) advertised as Takumar lens 150mm made in Japan) with no pics and no description. In response to my message, the seller said that the lens body and glass were in good condition, but still he could not send me a pic of the namering or the lens, so I sent him the payment on Nov 21st. After a series of prompts, he posted on 16th December and it arrived on Dec 29th.

I am lucky, his descriptions were honest, and it's the last model with the best coatings. Here is the new toy mounted on my K-70, and two shots taken with the lens on my Sony A6000. The ceramic pig was the very first pic, taken aat minimum focus, and you can see the smears of dust on his face.

Worth the wait!

tim60 · 01-01-2021, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

Super Multi Coated Takumar 150mm f4

I don't think that this lens appears very often. I found one on a local site (Gumtree) advertised as Takumar lens 150mm made in Japan) with no pics and no description. In response to my message, the seller said that the lens body and glass were in good condition, but still he could not send me a pic of the namering or the lens, so I sent him the payment on Nov 21st. After a series of prompts, he posted on 16th December and it arrived on Dec 29th.

I am lucky, his descriptions were honest, and it's the last model with the best coatings. Here is the new toy mounted on my K-70, and two shots taken with the lens on my Sony A6000. The ceramic pig was the very first pic, taken aat minimum focus, and you can see the smears of dust on his face.

Worth the wait!

They are rather unusual. The 135 and 200 on each side seem more common.

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12-31-2020, 01:52 PM - 2 Likes	#21511
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Benz3ne CAMERA IS BACK. Little sooner than I anticipated! Looking forward to getting back into the swing of it. Yay! I am looking forward to see what you do with it. You will be posting a glamour shot of the lens, right? Steve

12-31-2020, 01:54 PM - 2 Likes	#21512
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 stevebrot Yay! I am looking forward to see what you do with it. You will be posting a glamour shot of the lens, right? Steve he better... with SMU's...

12-31-2020, 02:18 PM - 1 Like	#21513
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Lhorn How do you like it? It makes me nervous spending a pretty good chunk of money on an item rated as ugly or bargain (although the hope is that KEH rates it conservatively). Haze or fungus? I noticed a lens I want at Adorama I think listed as “very good” but upon further reading, I think their rating of “very good” might mean light haze is a possibility. I think that 135-600 lens stood out to me on the old Pentax brochures as an especially impressive looking lens. Everything from Keh is fully returnable and refundable, no questions asked.

12-31-2020, 02:59 PM	#21514
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	Originally posted by steamloco76 The lens will arrive in a few days. Generally, KEH's Bargain/BGN grade lenses are very nice optically and mechanically. They look better than ones graded 8+ from B&H or EX from Adorama. Any lens with fungus get an UG for ugly grade at KEH. KEH no hassle return policy and the 365 day warranty offered through 12/31 made me reasonably confident in my order. Free shipping and it arrived on New Years Eve. At least FedEx Ground has its act together from Georgia to Pennsylvania. My Rating based on initial inspection: Cosmetics- Excellent to Like new, Optics: Excellent -no haze, no fungus and for a thirty plus year old lens, minimal dust. Mechanism: Very good, a bit stiff and zoom is somewhat gritty due to lubricant age. Case: Excellent. Came with its original close-up diopter and lens caps. Would have graded EX+ At Adorama and 9 at B&H. Here is a link to the photos I took of the lens in the Gear Porn thread http://https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/217364-gear-p0rn-post-if-you-got.html I tried to shoot this afternoon but it was after 3:30 PM, heavy overcast and dark. Beast weighs 9lbs 4oz with a 5 inch lens plate. I’m waiting for a long plate with camera support. I’ll take and post photos of the lens in the Gear Porn thread tomorrow. Last edited by steamloco76; 01-01-2021 at 09:16 AM.

12-31-2020, 03:12 PM - 1 Like	#21515
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Originally posted by Benz3ne I’ll be interested to hear how that autofocus adapter works with the lens. OK... arrived today, count me less than impressed. It works intermittently with my 18-55 EFs, but really doesn't like working in poor light. I also tried a big 100-300 EF zoom I'm selling and it didn't seem to want to focus it, I'm guessing it needs more power than the NEX can provide or something, though light levels may again be an issue. I want to try it with the 18-55 outdoors and in bright conditions, but if I don't get good results it's going back.

12-31-2020, 03:19 PM	#21516
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by ivanvernon Everything from Keh is fully returnable and refundable, no questions asked. i will take advantaage there is a tilt shift iwant

12-31-2020, 04:47 PM - 1 Like	#21517
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by stevebrot Yay! I am looking forward to see what you do with it. You will be posting a glamour shot of the lens, right? Steve Oh go on then, twist my arm. I’ll take one tomorrow just for you. Originally posted by pepperberry farm he better... with SMU's... Haha, suggestions for U.K.-based SMU’s always welcome...

12-31-2020, 04:54 PM - 4 Likes	#21518
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Benz3ne Haha, suggestions for U.K.-based SMU’s always welcome... Steve

12-31-2020, 06:59 PM - 1 Like	#21519
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by stevebrot Steve Nice! I did suggest Tunnocks Caramel Wafers a while ago but that was a little too localised. Jaffa cakes would be an alternative but they don't stack easily, so the question should be "milk chocolate or dark chocolate digestives"?

12-31-2020, 08:02 PM - 1 Like	#21520
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	Originally posted by eddie1960 i will take advantaage there is a tilt shift iwant I saw that lens. If I did more architectural photography it would have been mine instead of the bazooka 135-600. I’ve been buying from KEH on and off since 1994 (B&H Too), I’ve had to make returns, never a problem. As a matter of fact, three items under $75 that had issues, KEH refunded my money and told me to keep, dispose of, or donate the items. One lens was a write off, the other two items I was able to repair.

12-31-2020, 11:12 PM - 1 Like	#21521
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by stevebrot Steve Originally posted by Liney Nice! I did suggest Tunnocks Caramel Wafers a while ago but that was a little too localised. Jaffa cakes would be an alternative but they don't stack easily, so the question should be "milk chocolate or dark chocolate digestives"? Either works for me but I am partial to milk chocolate ones. The supermarket own brands do them just as well as the branded stuff so I’ll save a few pennies while I put on the pounds.

01-01-2021, 12:58 AM - 1 Like	#21522
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by Benz3ne Either works for me but I am partial to milk chocolate ones. The supermarket own brands do them just as well as the branded stuff so I’ll save a few pennies while I put on the pounds. I would have thought you would be shedding pounds whilst making the acquisition.

01-01-2021, 03:10 AM	#21523
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by tim60 I would have thought you would be shedding pounds whilst making the acquisition. I’ll have to stick to the GAS diet going forwards then!

01-01-2021, 11:16 AM	#21525
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by Gary H Perth Super Multi Coated Takumar 150mm f4 I don't think that this lens appears very often. I found one on a local site (Gumtree) advertised as Takumar lens 150mm made in Japan) with no pics and no description. In response to my message, the seller said that the lens body and glass were in good condition, but still he could not send me a pic of the namering or the lens, so I sent him the payment on Nov 21st. After a series of prompts, he posted on 16th December and it arrived on Dec 29th. I am lucky, his descriptions were honest, and it's the last model with the best coatings. Here is the new toy mounted on my K-70, and two shots taken with the lens on my Sony A6000. The ceramic pig was the very first pic, taken aat minimum focus, and you can see the smears of dust on his face. Worth the wait! They are rather unusual. The 135 and 200 on each side seem more common.