50mm Lens Giveaway - Q&A Thread

PabloFP · 08-26-2014, 08:33 AM

Great idea, hope that i can win.

**crewl1** · 08-26-2014, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by noelcmn

Such discrimination around here against older Pentaxians

. Fantastic idea, you are to be congratulated for your generosity! What a lovely way to inspire new talent! Presumably, we will only be able to see submissions at a later stage, or is there a thread that we can look at the submissions in the meantime. That would be great.

No discrimination intended but I figure all the old (oops) 'experienced' folks just participated in the K-3 contest.
This one is for our newbies.

Adam has set this up so all entries will be visible at the same time.
This way having a post in early or late doesn't add any advantage.

---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 08:42 AM ----------

Originally posted by YARADNYL

A generous idea. I hope you do not get too many people complaining about the rules or deadline etc. I'm well ruled out as I have a K5 which was bought in 2012 to replace a iSTDS bought in 2005.

Thanks.
I expect some will be disappointed but I am counting on the good will and friendly spirit of our forum to prevail.

---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 08:50 AM ----------

Originally posted by asiafish

Same problem. Where I live we don't even have a proper camera store less than 100 miles away.

I do have primes, just like the idea of winning a contest and starting another one to pay it forward with a theme of my choosing (bokeh, of course).

Looking forward to more giveaways from generous folks like you in the future.

(I would lose a bokeh contest. )

esrandall · 08-26-2014, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

There should be no disappointment going on here. It's your lens to do with what you will - and I think what you're doing is fantastic. Money can be tough to come by, so the opportunity to get your hands on a quality performer is great.

Very cool of you to do this 😊

Kozlok · 08-26-2014, 08:59 AM

A stellar idea! I'll be in on the voting for sure.

Deedee · 08-26-2014, 09:07 AM

You will give it away outside US too?

Cheers!

---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 06:09 PM ----------

and I bought my camera in August after joining this forum. Can I participate?

Cheers!

---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 06:22 PM ----------

I also wanted to mention. May the kind spirit be spread and a great opportunity for many people to learn.

Giving is best gift of being human.

Cheers!

Anthen · 08-26-2014, 09:23 AM

What a amazing opportunity... definitely will join. Thanks Larry for this great chance!

Saxplayer1004 · 08-26-2014, 09:58 AM

is it bad that all I would do is replace the old manual 50mm/1.8 with a new AF one.....? I use that lens all the time, but would be convenient to AF and A mode

willskywalker93 · 08-26-2014, 10:59 AM

Is PP/photoshop allowed for the submitted image?

Heie · 08-26-2014, 12:17 PM - **3 Likes**

Phenomenal, Larry. Fantastic idea.

I'd like to point out that no bitching should occur with this giveaway. As someone that hosted a lens giveaway here, as well as watching Adam's conducting of the K-3 giveaway that just happened, it blows my mind how in the face of one's generosity and doing something they absolutely didn't need to do, people still found it in them to rudely complain and belittle the host that made the effort to give away such a prize (and cost of it not just in time, but monetarily as well when you factor giving away vs selling).

Again, incredible gesture on crewl1's behalf, and I encourage all the PF "newbies" to really stretch their imaginations and skill sets to compete. Even if you don't win, I bet you'll find yourself a better photographer for it from not only your submission, but those around you (and let's be honest, that's the real, enduring prize)

-Heie

**crewl1** · 08-26-2014, 12:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Deedee

You will give it away outside US too?

Cheers!

---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 06:09 PM ----------

and I bought my camera in August after joining this forum. Can I participate?

Cheers!

---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 06:22 PM ----------

I also wanted to mention. May the kind spirit be spread and a great opportunity for many people to learn.

Giving is best gift of being human.

Cheers!

Hi Deedee yes I will ship the lens to the winner anywhere in the world.

I went back and looked at your posting history and it does show that you joined in May to perform research, and then first posted about your new K-5ii in August.

As far as I am concerned you are ok to submit an entry.

In most cases I will use the join date as the determining factor but if anyone has a similar situation please ask.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-26-2014, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

50mm Lens Giveaway

The generous spirit of this forum goes on from strength to strength.

Good on you my man, enjoy all the reading and the images as much as I'm sure we all will.

Deedee · 08-26-2014, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

I went back and looked at your posting history and it does show that you joined in May to perform research, and then first posted about your new K-5ii in August.

I joined this forum to help me decide to buy the Pentax

So yes just an year now. Thank you so much for your kind response.

Cheers!

Tarcisio Pontes · 08-26-2014, 01:44 PM

Can I post a picture with post-production? Or does it have to be SOOC? Thanks for the giveaway

Jeff413 · 08-26-2014, 01:55 PM

Guess I don't qualify .. Have one already ... Great lens .. Pentax 50mm f/1.8 Shot w/my K-5IIs

**patrick9** · 08-26-2014, 04:08 PM

What a great way to introduce new Pentax users to Primes

08-26-2014, 12:17 PM - 3 Likes	#24
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	Phenomenal, Larry. Fantastic idea. I'd like to point out that no bitching should occur with this giveaway. As someone that hosted a lens giveaway here, as well as watching Adam's conducting of the K-3 giveaway that just happened, it blows my mind how in the face of one's generosity and doing something they absolutely didn't need to do, people still found it in them to rudely complain and belittle the host that made the effort to give away such a prize (and cost of it not just in time, but monetarily as well when you factor giving away vs selling). Again, incredible gesture on crewl1's behalf, and I encourage all the PF "newbies" to really stretch their imaginations and skill sets to compete. Even if you don't win, I bet you'll find yourself a better photographer for it from not only your submission, but those around you (and let's be honest, that's the real, enduring prize) -Heie Last edited by Heie; 08-26-2014 at 12:27 PM. Reason: typo

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08-26-2014, 08:33 AM	#16
PabloFP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 236	Great idea, hope that i can win.

08-26-2014, 08:37 AM	#17
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807 Original Poster	Originally posted by noelcmn Such discrimination around here against older Pentaxians . Fantastic idea, you are to be congratulated for your generosity! What a lovely way to inspire new talent! Presumably, we will only be able to see submissions at a later stage, or is there a thread that we can look at the submissions in the meantime. That would be great. No discrimination intended but I figure all the old (oops) 'experienced' folks just participated in the K-3 contest. This one is for our newbies. Adam has set this up so all entries will be visible at the same time. This way having a post in early or late doesn't add any advantage. ---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 08:42 AM ---------- Originally posted by YARADNYL A generous idea. I hope you do not get too many people complaining about the rules or deadline etc. I'm well ruled out as I have a K5 which was bought in 2012 to replace a iSTDS bought in 2005. Thanks. I expect some will be disappointed but I am counting on the good will and friendly spirit of our forum to prevail. ---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 08:50 AM ---------- Originally posted by asiafish Same problem. Where I live we don't even have a proper camera store less than 100 miles away. I do have primes, just like the idea of winning a contest and starting another one to pay it forward with a theme of my choosing (bokeh, of course). Looking forward to more giveaways from generous folks like you in the future. (I would lose a bokeh contest. )

08-26-2014, 08:50 AM - 1 Like	#18
esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	There should be no disappointment going on here. It's your lens to do with what you will - and I think what you're doing is fantastic. Money can be tough to come by, so the opportunity to get your hands on a quality performer is great. Very cool of you to do this 😊

08-26-2014, 08:59 AM	#19
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	A stellar idea! I'll be in on the voting for sure.

08-26-2014, 09:07 AM	#20
Deedee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 307	You will give it away outside US too? Cheers! ---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 06:09 PM ---------- and I bought my camera in August after joining this forum. Can I participate? Cheers! ---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 06:22 PM ---------- I also wanted to mention. May the kind spirit be spread and a great opportunity for many people to learn. Giving is best gift of being human. Cheers!

08-26-2014, 09:23 AM	#21
Anthen Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 79	What a amazing opportunity... definitely will join. Thanks Larry for this great chance!

08-26-2014, 09:58 AM	#22
Saxplayer1004 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 179	is it bad that all I would do is replace the old manual 50mm/1.8 with a new AF one.....? I use that lens all the time, but would be convenient to AF and A mode

08-26-2014, 10:59 AM	#23
willskywalker93 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 407	Is PP/photoshop allowed for the submitted image?

08-26-2014, 12:24 PM - 1 Like	#25
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807 Original Poster	Originally posted by Deedee You will give it away outside US too? Cheers! ---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 06:09 PM ---------- and I bought my camera in August after joining this forum. Can I participate? Cheers! ---------- Post added 08-26-14 at 06:22 PM ---------- I also wanted to mention. May the kind spirit be spread and a great opportunity for many people to learn. Giving is best gift of being human. Cheers! Hi Deedee yes I will ship the lens to the winner anywhere in the world. I went back and looked at your posting history and it does show that you joined in May to perform research, and then first posted about your new K-5ii in August. As far as I am concerned you are ok to submit an entry. In most cases I will use the join date as the determining factor but if anyone has a similar situation please ask.

08-26-2014, 12:47 PM	#26
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by crewl1 50mm Lens Giveaway The generous spirit of this forum goes on from strength to strength. Good on you my man, enjoy all the reading and the images as much as I'm sure we all will.

08-26-2014, 01:30 PM	#27
Deedee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 307	Originally posted by crewl1 I went back and looked at your posting history and it does show that you joined in May to perform research, and then first posted about your new K-5ii in August. I joined this forum to help me decide to buy the Pentax So yes just an year now. Thank you so much for your kind response. Cheers!

08-26-2014, 01:44 PM	#28
Tarcisio Pontes New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 14	Can I post a picture with post-production? Or does it have to be SOOC? Thanks for the giveaway

08-26-2014, 04:08 PM	#30
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	What a great way to introduce new Pentax users to Primes