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**Nakedgun** · 11-17-2022, 11:04 PM - **2 Likes**

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Astronomics, which, I believe, is the largest astro-gear retailer in the U.S, has their proprietary "Astro-Tech" line of products for us, and I recently learned of the PF flat-field eyepieces, they offer.

Bought and tried one in 5.5mm length, which sports a 60° AFOV, 16mm eye-relief, and the flat field, all for just $55! The orthoscopics and original Ultimas I have in this length seem unusable, now.

If you have high-end oculars you don't need this, but it truly is an exceptional value. Other F/Ls available, some with 65° fields.

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Jonathan Mac · 11-18-2022, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Batch arrived. Shot the zoom with the 35, the 50 with the zoom and the Nikkors with the 50

SMC Pentax-M Zoom 24-35mm 1:3.5

SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1:1.4

And the Sonnar and Gauss version of the Nikkor P 105/2.5

Double Gauss

That's a very nice batch of stuff!

I've been on the lookout for an M 24-35mm zoom for use on film for a while but they seem to be quite rare and I've yet to find one for a price I consider reasonable. I have the A 24-50mm but it doesn't have that nice manual lens feel to it.

D1N0 · 11-18-2022, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

That's a very nice batch of stuff!

I've been on the lookout for an M 24-35mm zoom for use on film for a while but they seem to be quite rare and I've yet to find one for a price I consider reasonable. I have the A 24-50mm but it doesn't have that nice manual lens feel to it.

I payed
¥6,210/ $€44,36 from Yahoo.jp via Zenmarket. Wide angle zooms are still sought after and that was as low as I could find one without obvious optical problems. In wide angles any kind of haze is usually lethal for contrast.

gatorguy · 11-18-2022, 10:23 AM - **2 Likes**

I received my monochrome-converted K3 from forum member Medex today. Just in time for a vacation next week! Very anxious to use it for some set ideas I have around Cedar Key, and as a second camera for an upcoming portrait shoot early next month.

**skolkmeier** · 11-18-2022, 10:36 AM - **2 Likes**

A large Eylar hard case to store my lens collection (most of them).

**lmd91343** · 11-18-2022, 11:25 AM - **1 Like**

I just got a Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD(IF) MACRO A001P lens from MPB for $424 in “Like New” condition with case, with original cap, in original box.

It wasn’t. The lens looked brand new and performed great. However in the box there was a card with a yellow tag from Tamron stating this was a “Refurbished Lens”. Additionally the tripod mount ring was missing. Neither item was stated in the listing.

I politely complained to MPB via email (they have no phone), asking for a $180 partial refund for the misleading/wrong listing and purchasing a tripod ring. They countered with $100 and the statement that “As we do sell all used equipment, an item being factory refurbished is not something that would affect our condition rating.”

I feel deceived, frustrated, and taken advantage of. I will take the offer because of lack of options. I have spent a thousand dollars here. I think I’ll stick to KEH and PF for used gear from now on.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-18-2022, 09:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Kolari K590 & Hoya R72 arrived:

maybe the weather will be more helpful and I can get outside and use them...

**pepperberry farm** · 11-19-2022, 10:00 AM - **2 Likes**

one Fujifilm S5 Pro camera body + Nikon 18-135 lens....

**Mbaez** · 11-19-2022, 10:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

one Fujifilm S5 Pro camera body + Nikon 18-135 lens....

Wow! Congrats! Now I'm curious to see the results.

que es tu · 11-19-2022, 10:31 AM - **3 Likes**

I got a Pentax SMC 21mm Limited about two weeks ago, and a Pentax SMC 40mm Limited is on the way! So begins my journey into primes in general and Limiteds in specific! I suppose I could do worse!

**pepperberry farm** · 11-19-2022, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Mbaez

Wow! Congrats! Now I'm curious to see the results.

so am I....

**Mbaez** · 11-19-2022, 10:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by que es tu

I got a Pentax SMC 21mm Limited about two weeks ago, and a Pentax SMC 40mm Limited is on the way! So begins my journey into primes in general and Limiteds in specific! I suppose I could do worse!

Congrats. I like how small, contrasty and flare resistant they are.

que es tu · 11-19-2022, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Kolari K590 & Hoya R72 arrived:

maybe the weather will be more helpful and I can get outside and use them...

What is the red filter used for?

**pepperberry farm** · 11-19-2022, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by que es tu

What is the red filter used for?

the 590nm filter will allow more visible light onto the sensor, along with IR, for interesting color and bw images...

que es tu · 11-19-2022, 10:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mbaez

Congrats. I like how small, contrasty and flare resistant they are.

Thank you! I’ve been having a field day with the 21mm, and plan on adding the 70mm next year! For a compact 21, 40, 70 kit.

---------- Post added 11-19-22 at 12:39 ----------

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

the 590nm filter will allow more visible light onto the sensor, along with IR, for interesting color and bw images...

Cool, thank you! I have yet to do any IR, but I’m still ticking!

11-17-2022, 11:04 PM - 2 Likes	#25741
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,366	~ Astronomics, which, I believe, is the largest astro-gear retailer in the U.S, has their proprietary "Astro-Tech" line of products for us, and I recently learned of the PF flat-field eyepieces, they offer. Bought and tried one in 5.5mm length, which sports a 60° AFOV, 16mm eye-relief, and the flat field, all for just $55! The orthoscopics and original Ultimas I have in this length seem unusable, now. If you have high-end oculars you don't need this, but it truly is an exceptional value. Other F/Ls available, some with 65° fields. .

11-18-2022, 11:25 AM - 1 Like	#25746
lmd91343 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,027	Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD(IF) MACRO A001P I just got a Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD(IF) MACRO A001P lens from MPB for $424 in “Like New” condition with case, with original cap, in original box. It wasn’t. The lens looked brand new and performed great. However in the box there was a card with a yellow tag from Tamron stating this was a “Refurbished Lens”. Additionally the tripod mount ring was missing. Neither item was stated in the listing. I politely complained to MPB via email (they have no phone), asking for a $180 partial refund for the misleading/wrong listing and purchasing a tripod ring. They countered with $100 and the statement that “As we do sell all used equipment, an item being factory refurbished is not something that would affect our condition rating.” I feel deceived, frustrated, and taken advantage of. I will take the offer because of lack of options. I have spent a thousand dollars here. I think I’ll stick to KEH and PF for used gear from now on.

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11-18-2022, 04:53 AM	#25742
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by D1N0 Batch arrived. Shot the zoom with the 35, the 50 with the zoom and the Nikkors with the 50 SMC Pentax-M Zoom 24-35mm 1:3.5 SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1:1.4 And the Sonnar and Gauss version of the Nikkor P 105/2.5 Double Gauss That's a very nice batch of stuff! I've been on the lookout for an M 24-35mm zoom for use on film for a while but they seem to be quite rare and I've yet to find one for a price I consider reasonable. I have the A 24-50mm but it doesn't have that nice manual lens feel to it.

11-18-2022, 07:27 AM	#25743
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac That's a very nice batch of stuff! I've been on the lookout for an M 24-35mm zoom for use on film for a while but they seem to be quite rare and I've yet to find one for a price I consider reasonable. I have the A 24-50mm but it doesn't have that nice manual lens feel to it. I payed ¥6,210/ $€44,36 from Yahoo.jp via Zenmarket. Wide angle zooms are still sought after and that was as low as I could find one without obvious optical problems. In wide angles any kind of haze is usually lethal for contrast.

11-18-2022, 10:23 AM - 2 Likes	#25744
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	I received my monochrome-converted K3 from forum member Medex today. Just in time for a vacation next week! Very anxious to use it for some set ideas I have around Cedar Key, and as a second camera for an upcoming portrait shoot early next month.

11-18-2022, 09:48 PM - 2 Likes	#25747
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Kolari K590 & Hoya R72 arrived: maybe the weather will be more helpful and I can get outside and use them...

11-19-2022, 10:00 AM - 2 Likes	#25748
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	one Fujifilm S5 Pro camera body + Nikon 18-135 lens....

11-19-2022, 10:26 AM - 1 Like	#25749
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by pepperberry farm one Fujifilm S5 Pro camera body + Nikon 18-135 lens.... Wow! Congrats! Now I'm curious to see the results.

11-19-2022, 10:31 AM - 3 Likes	#25750
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,605	I got a Pentax SMC 21mm Limited about two weeks ago, and a Pentax SMC 40mm Limited is on the way! So begins my journey into primes in general and Limiteds in specific! I suppose I could do worse!

11-19-2022, 10:33 AM	#25751
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by Mbaez Wow! Congrats! Now I'm curious to see the results. so am I....

11-19-2022, 10:34 AM - 1 Like	#25752
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by que es tu I got a Pentax SMC 21mm Limited about two weeks ago, and a Pentax SMC 40mm Limited is on the way! So begins my journey into primes in general and Limiteds in specific! I suppose I could do worse! Congrats. I like how small, contrasty and flare resistant they are.

11-19-2022, 10:35 AM	#25753
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,605	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Kolari K590 & Hoya R72 arrived: maybe the weather will be more helpful and I can get outside and use them... What is the red filter used for?

11-19-2022, 10:37 AM	#25754
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by que es tu What is the red filter used for? the 590nm filter will allow more visible light onto the sensor, along with IR, for interesting color and bw images...

11-19-2022, 10:38 AM - 1 Like	#25755
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,605	Originally posted by Mbaez Congrats. I like how small, contrasty and flare resistant they are. Thank you! I’ve been having a field day with the 21mm, and plan on adding the 70mm next year! For a compact 21, 40, 70 kit. ---------- Post added 11-19-22 at 12:39 ---------- Originally posted by pepperberry farm the 590nm filter will allow more visible light onto the sensor, along with IR, for interesting color and bw images... Cool, thank you! I have yet to do any IR, but I’m still ticking!

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