[steamloco76]

Just bought:
Metz 52 af-1 and Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6

Should arrive this Thursday.
👍

I really like the more neutral color of light output by Metz 50 series flash units. I have a 50 AF-1 and 58 AF-2. Sold my Pentax pair after getting the 58 AF-2. The Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 is a very good lens too. I need to use mine more!

---------- Post added 02-15-21 at 09:55 PM ----------

Scored an "Open Box" K-70 with 300 clicks, all original packaging and accessories with a blank US warranty for under $500 including shipping and PA six percent tax on everything.
I have wanted another body with a tilt and swing screen ever since I sold my Ks-2 two years ago. I've bought two used ks-2s and had to return both due to defects.

The K-70 finally arrived today. UPS delay in Texas due to weather. Camera is exactly as listed. I ran a shutter count and found the build date was November 2020. It will make a good companion to my KP.

[Cerebum]

The K-70 finally arrived today. UPS delay in Texas due to weather. Camera is exactly as listed. I ran a shutter count and found the build date was November 2020. It will make a good companion to my KP.

I have read where the later ones have a good solenoid so 2020 build is brilliant and is fresh from the factory. Happy days

---------- Post added 02-16-21 at 01:28 AM ----------

I won a Fuji XC 16-50mm for my X-E1. I don't have any Fuji AF lenses so it will be a nice addition for my bit of fun mirror less. One mounting lug is missing and there is a tiny ding in the edge of the front element but the seller assures me it works fine so I took a punt at £42

---------- Post added 02-16-21 at 01:44 AM ----------

The K-70 finally arrived today. UPS delay in Texas due to weather. Camera is exactly as listed. I ran a shutter count and found the build date was November 2020. It will make a good companion to my KP.

I have read where the later ones have a good solenoid so 2020 build is brilliant and is fresh from the factory. Happy days

[D1N0]

Just 10ish euro's because the seller thought it was defective. I guess he just didn't understand how the auto-aperture worked (And I have run out of m42 caps again....) Including domestic and international shipping it was 30 euro's. Aperture is just a bit slow due to oil. Inconsequential on digital.

[zjacreman]

Now that the GFX 100s has been announced and used prices are dropping on measly 50MP medium format gear, I'm buying the dip on Pentax 645. Picked up a lightly used (<7k shutter) 645Z and a suite of lenses (FA 35, 75, 120, 150, 45-85, 80-160, and DFA 55) for about the price of a new GFX 50s

[ChristianRock]

So, the price of 44 dollars shipped for a BG-5 in excellent condition, seemed like a good enough reason to finally try out a battery grip for the first time in my life... hopefully I'll like it.

[pepperberry farm]

So, the price of 44 dollars shipped for a BG-5 in excellent condition, seemed like a good enough reason to finally try out a battery grip for the first time in my life... hopefully I'll like it.

if you ever turn your camera upright for portrait mode, you'll like it....

[ChristianRock]

if you ever turn your camera upright for portrait mode, you'll like it....

I do, quite a lot. But I'm a bit concerned about the weight of it...

On the positive site, if I leave a charged battery in the camera and set to use the power from the grip first, and always have the grip on, I should not have to reset the date/time every time I change a battery...

[pepperberry farm]

I do, quite a lot. But I'm a bit concerned about the weight of it...

On the positive site, if I leave a charged battery in the camera and set to use the power from the grip first, and always have the grip on, I should not have to reset the date/time every time I change a battery...

I was concerned about weight, also... so I don't use a battery in the body, only in the grip...

[richard0170]

I do, quite a lot. But I'm a bit concerned about the weight of it....

I have never owned a camera which had a proper grip/motordrive capability, which did not feel nicer in the hand when the grip was attached. The most transformative being my Nikon F3. However, I never did own one which was not seriously compromised on weight by attaching its grip. The most compromised being the Nikon F3!
My Pentax K3 and KP, and also Fuji X-T1 all are better IMO for having a grip on them.

[eddie1960]

I have never owned a camera which had a proper grip/motordrive capability, which did not feel nicer in the hand when the grip was attached. The most transformative being my Nikon F3. However, I never did own one which was not seriously compromised on weight by attaching its grip. The most compromised being the Nikon F3!
My Pentax K3 and KP, and also Fuji X-T1 all are better IMO for having a grip on them.

I agree, in digital I have had battery grips on K10 and K7, XT1, XH1, and grips with arca plates on Xpro1 Xpro2 XE3 and GFX - all benefitted from the addition though i don't always take the battery grip if i am using a lighter lens (the other grips are on all the time)

[Canada_Rockies]

I have never owned a camera which had a proper grip/motordrive capability, which did not feel nicer in the hand when the grip was attached. The most transformative being my Nikon F3. However, I never did own one which was not seriously compromised on weight by attaching its grip. The most compromised being the Nikon F3!
My Pentax K3 and KP, and also Fuji X-T1 all are better IMO for having a grip on them.

I bought my K10D in a package with *16-50, *50-125 and grip. I later bought a DA 12-24 and DA55-300. I already owned an M400/5.6, an AFA 1.7x and a Takumer 55/1.8.

I have even hand held the M400+1.7x (briefly; I am 80). I find the rig is much better balanced with the grip and the grip controls are handy when shooting verticals. The slight extra weight added to the combination I really don't notice; although everyone else comments.

[ChrisPlatt]

NOS Rikenon 50/2 lens, PK mount
$35 shipped, from APUG classified ad

Looks like the later pancake version...

Chris

[steamloco76]

I put this rather experienced A series 24-50/4 on my eBay watch list. Mangled filter ring and some internal dust. $49 with free shipping. Received an offer from the seller of $39. With tax $42. Why not. I have the tool to massage that nasty ring.

[MikeyBugs95]

Recently bought a watch movement, some hands, a case, a dial, and a strap. I'm going to be putting together my own chronograph watch.

[ChristianRock]

I put this rather experienced A series 24-50/4 on my eBay watch list. Mangled filter ring and some internal dust. $49 with free shipping. Received an offer from the seller of $39. With tax $42. Why not. I have the tool to massage that nasty ring.

Wow, how many times was that thing dropped? And the glass still looks good...