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07-16-2012, 09:25 PM   #31
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I haven't used one - I enjoy the thrill of the bid in the closing stages too much...
Me too. I do get a little pissed when I see the bids jump by 100% in the last 15 seconds. But it is still fair I guess.

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Short answer is Yes.

I haven't used one - I enjoy the thrill of the bid in the closing stages too much. Just GOOGLE 'Sniper Bid Ebay Free' and try some of the offerings off the front page.
Interesting! but I guess I'll pass, that program will most likely make me spend more cash hehehe
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Hi,
...with the focus peaking, some of the old manual lenses could be quite attractive! Which one do you recommend ...
Don't do it... Unless you have an MF lens already, or can get one free, I say NONE at this time... Don't waste today's good money on an obsolete design... You are only setting yourself up for disappointment... To learn how to use an MF lens properly takes time. An MF lens can become a huge time vampire.... Save and buy a modern AF Limited lens like the DA 40, or 21. Once you have mastered post processing, your camera kit/gear and have a collection of modern lenses that perfectly fit your needs, only then consider one of these...

...my 2 cents...
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Unless you have an MF lens already, or can get one free, I say NONE at this time...
I have three AF lenses that get used when timing is crucial but very much enjoy the MF lenses in my collection at other times, and enjoying life is what its all about. Besides for the price of the DA21 you can amass quite a number of still useful classics.

Suggestion to OP: Spend a lazy weekend enjoying the 650 plus pages of the Takumar Club thread.

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Don't do it... Unless you have an MF lens already, or can get one free, I say NONE at this time... Don't waste today's good money on an obsolete design... You are only setting yourself up for disappointment... To learn how to use an MF lens properly takes time. An MF lens can become a huge time vampire.... Save and buy a modern AF Limited lens like the DA 40, or 21. Once you have mastered post processing, your camera kit/gear and have a collection of modern lenses that perfectly fit your needs, only then consider one of these...

...my 2 cents...
Hi,

thanks for your feedback, but I have been around for a while and my first cameras were fully manual, the last one having a light meter built in so which gave me the shutter speed recommendation based on my aperture, but still a manual setting.

So if you will, I learned on a manual 35mm camera and spent ten years taking great pictures with it. While I appreciate AF for what it is worth, I do enjoy spending time setting up a good shot, especially landscapes, and taking my time to focus, mess with the aperture, etc...

I fully intend to have a couple good AF primes for walking around, however, there are those times when I just want to take my time and be taken back to my days in high school photo class. To be honest, those who have never had to manual focus a lens are really missing out in my opinion!
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...my first cameras were fully manual... I learned on a manual 35mm camera and spent ten years taking great pictures with it... there are those times when I just want to take my time and be taken back to my days in high school photo class...
Great! So, what's your point if you know what to expect? Plus, you should be able to answer your own question without any help... Right?

Just curious...

BTW: My short and long answer... Pair an M28/2 and M85/2, if you can find them, to a K-5 and you will be set. Also, search "Mike Cash" on this forum. He's the king of manual IMHO...

Cheers...
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Great! So, what's your point if you know what to expect? Plus, you should be able to answer your own question without any help... Right?

Just curious...

BTW: My short and long answer... Pair an M28/2 and M85/2, if you can find them, to a K-5 and you will be set. Also, search "Mike Cash" on this forum. He's the king of manual IMHO...

Cheers...
Hi,

the point was never, why should I or shouldn't I buy a manual lens? But rather WHICH one. I am fully aware of the benefits of manual focusing and the drawbacks as well.

thanks for the tip on the M28/2 and the M85/2, I will add then to my shortlist.

Cheers,

TJW

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