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**richard0170** · 07-09-2021, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I have lenses that take that size and while B+W, Heliopan, and Tiffen support 40.5mm, the breadth of filter types is not huge. Glad you found an adapter, though I will mention that B&H has an excellent selection of step-up rings from 40.5mm. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Step-Up-Rings/ci/420/N/4026728361?

Steve

I think you may have misunderstood. The adapter is to allow me to use 40.5mm filters.

**grhazelton** · 07-09-2021, 03:01 PM - **1 Like**

I have a Nikon F4 with the Nikkor f1.4 autofocus lens wending its way to me. And, as befits a Pentaxian, a gently used K-1 mark 2 and its matching battery grip just now ordered. That K-1 should be an imposing beast with my f1.2 50mm. Good for available darkness work.
Gotta get a grip on this GAS problem.......but later!

stevebrot · 07-09-2021, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by richard0170

I think you may have misunderstood. The adapter is to allow me to use 40.5mm filters.

You would be correct! Sorry that the makers did not anticipate your desires.

Steve

**clickclick** · 07-09-2021, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by grhazelton

Gotta get a grip on this GAS problem.......but later!

I've found the best solution is to just keep letting it out by buying more!

Liney · 07-10-2021, 03:39 AM

I jusy picked up one of those studio lighting kits, three tripods, a couple of brolleys and three flash heads for $20. Someone who is moving house and used to photo babies apparently was clearing the garage and wanted rid of it, so I was happy to oblige for that price.

The heads flash, there are a couple of extra cables and bits that show it was packed away with other gear and then never taken out again, all I need to do now is work out how to trigger the flashes

ChristianRock · 07-10-2021, 08:41 AM - **2 Likes**

I found a super-deal on this lens that I have been wanting for ever... and I wanted the HD version because I believe it's quite an improvement over the SMC version (and I don't care about starbursts).

Of course there's other lenses I'd like to try out but I really need to focus on taking pictures now instead of looking at gear!! I don't really need anything else...

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-10-2021, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Was it off with other lenses too?

Originally posted by JimJohnson

I'm with Matt - did you try other lens and what body?

This is on my bucket list to research with K-1 and and Sigma 70-300 APO DG.

I've decided to keep the converter for the time being and see how I get along with it. Yesterday and today I did some more shooting with both the K-1 and K-3 with the 150-450 + TC and everything was sharp. The K-1 combo was the sharpest of the two which should not be a surprise. I wanted the K-3 combo to be really good for wildlife which we shooters can not get too close to. Maybe I should empty my savings account and get a K-3 III.

**Mbaez** · 07-10-2021, 08:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Thanks to a forum member now I have a backup Bumblebee. So happy!

Wasp · 07-10-2021, 11:07 AM - **1 Like**

The Samsung NX 18-55/3.5-5.6 arrived today. It is in excellent condition and I am very happy with it. Ir was USD50 well spent.

**WPRESTO** · 07-10-2021, 11:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I found a super-deal on this lens that I have been wanting for ever... and I wanted the HD version because I believe it's quite an improvement over the SMC version (and I don't care about starbursts).

Of course there's other lenses I'd like to try out but I really need to focus on taking pictures now instead of looking at gear!! I don't really need anything else...

It seems that using Pentax has left you black and blue.

ChristianRock · 07-10-2021, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

It seems that using Pentax has left you black and blue.

With a dash of red thrown in now

**ehrwien** · 07-10-2021, 01:11 PM

A box of Zeiss wipes for glasses and lenses. At home I usually just take a damp paper towel to clean the front elements of my lenses, but I like to pack some of those wipes in the bag for when I'm on the move

ChristianRock · 07-10-2021, 02:05 PM

I forgot to say, in my HD DA 21mm box, there was the filter reducer and cap for an HD DA 40mm Limited - the all metal one, looks like it was never used.

I contacted the seller and said if they send me a shipping label I'll ship it back to them... but if I don't hear from them, I guess I'll have one to give to whoever wants it (since I have no interest in buying the 40mm - I have 2 35mm lenses and a 30mm lens that I love...)

**ehrwien** · 07-10-2021, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

(since I have no interest in buying the 40mm - I have 2 35mm lenses and a 30mm lens that I love...)

but none of those beats the tiny size of a 40

**aslyfox** · 07-10-2021, 02:31 PM - **1 Like**

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07-09-2021, 02:55 PM	#22936
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,034	Originally posted by stevebrot I have lenses that take that size and while B+W, Heliopan, and Tiffen support 40.5mm, the breadth of filter types is not huge. Glad you found an adapter, though I will mention that B&H has an excellent selection of step-up rings from 40.5mm. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Step-Up-Rings/ci/420/N/4026728361? Steve I think you may have misunderstood. The adapter is to allow me to use 40.5mm filters.

07-09-2021, 03:01 PM - 1 Like	#22937
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	I have a Nikon F4 with the Nikkor f1.4 autofocus lens wending its way to me. And, as befits a Pentaxian, a gently used K-1 mark 2 and its matching battery grip just now ordered. That K-1 should be an imposing beast with my f1.2 50mm. Good for available darkness work. Gotta get a grip on this GAS problem.......but later!

07-09-2021, 03:12 PM	#22938
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by richard0170 I think you may have misunderstood. The adapter is to allow me to use 40.5mm filters. You would be correct! Sorry that the makers did not anticipate your desires. Steve

07-09-2021, 06:00 PM	#22939
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Originally posted by grhazelton Gotta get a grip on this GAS problem.......but later! I've found the best solution is to just keep letting it out by buying more!

07-10-2021, 03:39 AM	#22940
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	I jusy picked up one of those studio lighting kits, three tripods, a couple of brolleys and three flash heads for $20. Someone who is moving house and used to photo babies apparently was clearing the garage and wanted rid of it, so I was happy to oblige for that price. The heads flash, there are a couple of extra cables and bits that show it was packed away with other gear and then never taken out again, all I need to do now is work out how to trigger the flashes

07-10-2021, 08:41 AM - 2 Likes	#22941
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	I found a super-deal on this lens that I have been wanting for ever... and I wanted the HD version because I believe it's quite an improvement over the SMC version (and I don't care about starbursts). Of course there's other lenses I'd like to try out but I really need to focus on taking pictures now instead of looking at gear!! I don't really need anything else...

07-10-2021, 08:57 AM	#22942
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Originally posted by mattb123 Was it off with other lenses too? Originally posted by JimJohnson I'm with Matt - did you try other lens and what body? This is on my bucket list to research with K-1 and and Sigma 70-300 APO DG. I've decided to keep the converter for the time being and see how I get along with it. Yesterday and today I did some more shooting with both the K-1 and K-3 with the 150-450 + TC and everything was sharp. The K-1 combo was the sharpest of the two which should not be a surprise. I wanted the K-3 combo to be really good for wildlife which we shooters can not get too close to. Maybe I should empty my savings account and get a K-3 III.

07-10-2021, 11:07 AM - 1 Like	#22944
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	The Samsung NX 18-55/3.5-5.6 arrived today. It is in excellent condition and I am very happy with it. Ir was USD50 well spent.

07-10-2021, 11:20 AM - 1 Like	#22945
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,142	Originally posted by ChristianRock I found a super-deal on this lens that I have been wanting for ever... and I wanted the HD version because I believe it's quite an improvement over the SMC version (and I don't care about starbursts). Of course there's other lenses I'd like to try out but I really need to focus on taking pictures now instead of looking at gear!! I don't really need anything else... It seems that using Pentax has left you black and blue.

07-10-2021, 11:38 AM	#22946
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by WPRESTO It seems that using Pentax has left you black and blue. With a dash of red thrown in now

07-10-2021, 01:11 PM	#22947
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	A box of Zeiss wipes for glasses and lenses. At home I usually just take a damp paper towel to clean the front elements of my lenses, but I like to pack some of those wipes in the bag for when I'm on the move

07-10-2021, 02:05 PM	#22948
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	I forgot to say, in my HD DA 21mm box, there was the filter reducer and cap for an HD DA 40mm Limited - the all metal one, looks like it was never used. I contacted the seller and said if they send me a shipping label I'll ship it back to them... but if I don't hear from them, I guess I'll have one to give to whoever wants it (since I have no interest in buying the 40mm - I have 2 35mm lenses and a 30mm lens that I love...)

07-10-2021, 02:11 PM	#22949
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	Originally posted by ChristianRock (since I have no interest in buying the 40mm - I have 2 35mm lenses and a 30mm lens that I love...) but none of those beats the tiny size of a 40

07-10-2021, 02:31 PM - 1 Like	#22950
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