Your latest acquisition

gatorguy · 02-05-2022, 08:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Here is the post that started this thread, back in 2010:

And here is part of the "General Talk Guidelines" posted by Adam:

You explained better than Me.

Gary H Perth · 02-05-2022, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by xmeda

If you want small, light, fast focusing and very affordable telephoto lens with quite usable image quality, you might want this small Sigma DC 55-200/4-5.6, which I got for about $35...

Autofocus:

Sigma DC 55-200/4-5.6 @ Pentax K3 Autofocus speed - YouTube

An old review:
Sigma AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC - Review / Lab Test Report

I have the full-frame contemporary, Sigma DG 70-300mm f4-5.6. It's actually quite good on the K1, to my surprise.

tim60 · 02-06-2022, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by Waffles

I might be wrong but I believe any latest acquisition is allowed here, it's the Off-topic forums, after all.
But my latest acquisition is picking up a Takumar 200mm f4 today, with original case, Perrin Sportsman case, about 8 old Vivitar filters and original receipt from April 1970. $25 and the glass looks almost like new. Havent tried it out yet but I enjoyed finding it

There is a baffle tube at the mount end of that lens type that is glued in. When I got mine the glue had failed so initially I used it without the baffle tube in place. Result was badly fogged pictures. Glued it back in with an easily broken grade of loktite in case I ever needed to remove it. Lens now works as expected.

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-06-2022, 06:07 AM - **1 Like**

Domke F-5XC olive

From Amazon Warehouse for $43.81, shipped free.

Chris

xmeda · 02-06-2022, 06:42 AM - **1 Like**

This whole website is dedicated to Pentax and photography related equipment. And if we are talking about latest acquisitions, one would expect things like various cameras no matter which brand or type, lenses, filters, flashes, teleconverters, tripods, bags, backgrounds, printers, even pentax binoculars etc.. And if you go through pics, you can see a lot of these, which is perfectly fine and interesting.

But a vintage radio, saw or piece of rail? Really? What about daily grocery? Today I bought few liters of milk! Look! And a bread and bag of potatoes..

C'mon guys. Please.

This week:

**pepperberry farm** · 02-06-2022, 07:15 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by xmeda

This whole website is dedicated to Pentax and photography related equipment. And if we are talking about latest acquisitions, one would expect things like various cameras no matter which brand or type, lenses, filters, flashes, teleconverters, tripods, bags, backgrounds, printers, even pentax binoculars etc.. And if you go through pics, you can see a lot of these, which is perfectly fine and interesting.

But a vintage radio, saw or piece of rail? Really? What about daily grocery? Today I bought few liters of milk! Look! And a bread and bag of potatoes..

C'mon guys. Please.

so... you've completely ignored the previous page of discussion on the rules of this thread specifically and this portion of the forum, in general.....

**luftfluss** · 02-06-2022, 08:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Domke F-5XC olive

From Amazon Warehouse for $43.81, shipped free.

Chris

How many bags do you actually own? It feels like you've bought a bunch...

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-06-2022, 09:30 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by luftfluss

How many bags do you actually own? It feels like you've bought a bunch...

True, I have bought - and sold or given away - many.
I still don't have a bag for every camera.
How many is too many?

It should be noted that others here collect numerous cameras, lenses etc. as well...

Chris

**luftfluss** · 02-06-2022, 10:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

True, I have bought - and sold or given away - many.
I still don't have a bag for every camera.
How many is too many?

It should be noted that others here collect numerous cameras, lenses etc. as well...

Chris

Oh sure, IIRC there's at least one person on the forum with something like fifty 50mm lenses.

I really need to set up a grab 'n go kit.

**aslyfox** · 02-06-2022, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by xmeda

This whole website is dedicated to Pentax and photography related equipment.. . . .

not exactly accurate

but I am sorry you are unhappy

but I, for one, am happy that the forums have room for a lot of material

some photography related, some Pentax related, some not

General Talk - PentaxForums.com

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/403359-its-time-we-need-...es-dismay.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/70005-what-music-you-cur...listening.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/299222-your-vehicle-what...-not-like.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/309009-what-book-your-table-now.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/397285-what-your-favorit...e-machine.html

and there is many more

**ivanvernon** · 02-06-2022, 11:28 AM - **5 Likes**

This Sunday on the way home from services, I stopped and purchased a $20 tub of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

**aslyfox** · 02-06-2022, 11:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

This Sunday on the way home from services, I stopped and purchased a $20 tub of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

that's a fowl post

enquiring minds want to know

regular or extra crispy

any sides with that

jimr-pdx · 02-06-2022, 12:16 PM - **3 Likes**

For K-1: the dFA 28-105.
For this site, test-driving the Vivaldi browser.

tim60 · 02-06-2022, 12:24 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by aslyfox

that's a fowl post

enquiring minds want to know

regular or extra crispy

any sides with that

Without any sides it would have spilled and made a great mess.

**aslyfox** · 02-06-2022, 12:39 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

Without any sides it would have spilled and made a great mess.

You Tube

02-06-2022, 06:07 AM - 1 Like	#24589
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Another discounted Domke Domke F-5XC olive From Amazon Warehouse for $43.81, shipped free. Chris

02-06-2022, 10:46 AM	#24595
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by xmeda This whole website is dedicated to Pentax and photography related equipment.. . . . not exactly accurate but I am sorry you are unhappy but I, for one, am happy that the forums have room for a lot of material some photography related, some Pentax related, some not General Talk - PentaxForums.com https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/403359-its-time-we-need-...es-dismay.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/70005-what-music-you-cur...listening.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/299222-your-vehicle-what...-not-like.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/309009-what-book-your-table-now.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/397285-what-your-favorit...e-machine.html and there is many more Last edited by aslyfox; 02-06-2022 at 11:55 AM.

02-06-2022, 11:28 AM - 5 Likes	#24596
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	KFC Chicken This Sunday on the way home from services, I stopped and purchased a $20 tub of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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02-05-2022, 08:36 PM - 1 Like	#24586
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	Originally posted by luftfluss Here is the post that started this thread, back in 2010: And here is part of the "General Talk Guidelines" posted by Adam: You explained better than Me.

02-05-2022, 11:29 PM	#24587
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Originally posted by xmeda If you want small, light, fast focusing and very affordable telephoto lens with quite usable image quality, you might want this small Sigma DC 55-200/4-5.6, which I got for about $35... Autofocus: Sigma DC 55-200/4-5.6 @ Pentax K3 Autofocus speed - YouTube An old review: Sigma AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC - Review / Lab Test Report I have the full-frame contemporary, Sigma DG 70-300mm f4-5.6. It's actually quite good on the K1, to my surprise.

02-06-2022, 12:06 AM	#24588
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	Originally posted by Waffles I might be wrong but I believe any latest acquisition is allowed here, it's the Off-topic forums, after all. But my latest acquisition is picking up a Takumar 200mm f4 today, with original case, Perrin Sportsman case, about 8 old Vivitar filters and original receipt from April 1970. $25 and the glass looks almost like new. Havent tried it out yet but I enjoyed finding it There is a baffle tube at the mount end of that lens type that is glued in. When I got mine the glue had failed so initially I used it without the baffle tube in place. Result was badly fogged pictures. Glued it back in with an easily broken grade of loktite in case I ever needed to remove it. Lens now works as expected.

02-06-2022, 06:42 AM - 1 Like	#24590
xmeda Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brno Posts: 295	This whole website is dedicated to Pentax and photography related equipment. And if we are talking about latest acquisitions, one would expect things like various cameras no matter which brand or type, lenses, filters, flashes, teleconverters, tripods, bags, backgrounds, printers, even pentax binoculars etc.. And if you go through pics, you can see a lot of these, which is perfectly fine and interesting. But a vintage radio, saw or piece of rail? Really? What about daily grocery? Today I bought few liters of milk! Look! And a bread and bag of potatoes.. C'mon guys. Please. This week:

02-06-2022, 07:15 AM - 4 Likes	#24591
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,751	Originally posted by xmeda This whole website is dedicated to Pentax and photography related equipment. And if we are talking about latest acquisitions, one would expect things like various cameras no matter which brand or type, lenses, filters, flashes, teleconverters, tripods, bags, backgrounds, printers, even pentax binoculars etc.. And if you go through pics, you can see a lot of these, which is perfectly fine and interesting. But a vintage radio, saw or piece of rail? Really? What about daily grocery? Today I bought few liters of milk! Look! And a bread and bag of potatoes.. C'mon guys. Please. so... you've completely ignored the previous page of discussion on the rules of this thread specifically and this portion of the forum, in general.....

02-06-2022, 08:52 AM - 1 Like	#24592
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Domke F-5XC olive From Amazon Warehouse for $43.81, shipped free. Chris How many bags do you actually own? It feels like you've bought a bunch...

02-06-2022, 09:30 AM - 3 Likes	#24593
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Originally posted by luftfluss How many bags do you actually own? It feels like you've bought a bunch... True, I have bought - and sold or given away - many. I still don't have a bag for every camera. How many is too many? It should be noted that others here collect numerous cameras, lenses etc. as well... Chris

02-06-2022, 10:04 AM - 2 Likes	#24594
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt True, I have bought - and sold or given away - many. I still don't have a bag for every camera. How many is too many? It should be noted that others here collect numerous cameras, lenses etc. as well... Chris Oh sure, IIRC there's at least one person on the forum with something like fifty 50mm lenses. I really need to set up a grab 'n go kit.

02-06-2022, 11:52 AM - 2 Likes	#24597
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by ivanvernon This Sunday on the way home from services, I stopped and purchased a $20 tub of Kentucky Fried Chicken. that's a fowl post enquiring minds want to know regular or extra crispy any sides with that

02-06-2022, 12:16 PM - 3 Likes	#24598
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	For K-1: the dFA 28-105. For this site, test-driving the Vivaldi browser.

02-06-2022, 12:24 PM - 6 Likes	#24599
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	Originally posted by aslyfox that's a fowl post enquiring minds want to know regular or extra crispy any sides with that Without any sides it would have spilled and made a great mess.