Get ready for a giveaway featuring the D FA* 50mm F1.4!

**Mooncatt** · 05-19-2021, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Please stay tuned for another raffle very soon (I'd love suggestions on the prize).

I'd suggest a high quality telephoto lens, but only because I'd selfishly love to win it instead of buying one. Maybe like the DFA* 70-200mm?

5ks · 05-19-2021, 08:59 AM

Yes, this was very interesting and fun.

(Wondering what tomorrow brings... )

My suggestion on the next prize: DFA 150-450.
Too pricy? Well, DFA 21 mm then?

reh321 · 05-19-2021, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by 5ks

Yes, this was very interesting and fun.

(Wondering what tomorrow brings... )

My suggestion on the next prize: DFA 150-450.
Too pricy? Well, DFA 21 mm then?

Frankly, I think the DFA 150-450mm is uninteresting.
It is too massive to lug it around with me.
Adam is perfectly within his rights to offer it - he is paying for the raffle after all - but I am within my rights to ignore the contest just as I chose to ignore his raffle for the {massive} DFA* 50m lens.

But, you are correct, the raffles are interesting and fun {even for those of us who do not participate}.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 05-19-2021, 10:05 AM

This was fun. Thanks Adam and friends.

Adam · 05-19-2021, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Be careful of any scheme which associates number of tickets to number of posts.
! ticket per person per day was OK, but I'm not sure you want to see a return to some of us posting 100 times per day.

Ah yes, this is a very important clarification: there would be a cap on the maximum number of entries, so you'd still effectively be limited to one entry (or fewer) each day. Otherwise things would inevitably go nuts. However, you could spread out your posts however you'd like, and also claim the entries whenever, rather than daily.

We will see how that works out. If the engagement ends up being significantly lower due to manipulation of the rules, we will go back to the way this contest was set up (which I believe is fine, save for the time zone issue).

reh321 · 05-19-2021, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Ah yes, this is a very important clarification: there would be a cap on the maximum number of entries, so you'd still effectively be limited to one entry (or fewer) each day. Otherwise things would inevitably go nuts. However, you could spread out your posts however you'd like, and also claim the entries whenever, rather than daily.

We will see how that works out. If the engagement ends up being significantly lower due to manipulation of the rules, we will go back to the way this contest was set up (which I believe is fine, save for the time zone issue).

Yes, anything that would, in fact, reduce confusion would be a good idea.

**FozzFoster** · 05-19-2021, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Please stay tuned for another raffle very soon (I'd love suggestions on the prize).

My vote says the 20-40mm LTD.

thanks for all ya do Adam!

**SelrahCharleS** · 05-19-2021, 02:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Please stay tuned for another raffle very soon (I'd love suggestions on the prize).

One of the updated HD FA Limiteds would be a good choice. With those you are covered for another three raffles

Adam · 05-19-2021, 05:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by SelrahCharleS

One of the updated HD FA Limiteds would be a good choice. With those you are covered for another three raffles

Love this idea! We could even allow the winner to choose their desired lens.

Prohibitiory · 05-19-2021, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Love this idea! We could even allow the winner to choose their desired lens.

That sounds lovely

Maybe a raffle for DFA 85mm as well?

Thank you again Adam for your efforts.

HoutHans · 05-19-2021, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Love this idea! We could even allow the winner to choose their desired lens.

Great idea, and thanks for organising this, Adam. Just out of curiosity, what is the time involved in setting up something like this?

Adam · 05-20-2021, 01:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HoutHans

Great idea, and thanks for organising this, Adam. Just out of curiosity, what is the time involved in setting up something like this?

There's a good amount of work involved, from making sure the entries are distributed fairly and without usability issues, to sending out the announcements and all those fun things

HoutHans · 05-20-2021, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by Adam

There's a good amount of work involved, from making sure the entries are distributed fairly and without usability issues, to sending out the announcements and all those fun things

I can imagine, good luck with that and again thanks for organising this and keeping this great forum up and running!

reh321 · 05-20-2021, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by Adam

There's a good amount of work involved, from making sure the entries are distributed fairly and without usability issues, to sending out the announcements and all those fun things

Meanwhile - - - the work of the previous ‘raffle’ has to be finished before we can even think of moving on.

**Photos-by-Chas** · 05-20-2021, 08:36 AM

Since, the raffle closed a couple days ago, I've neither seen, read nor heard the results. Has the winner been determined or is the process still ongoing?

05-19-2021, 10:03 AM	#48
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by 5ks Yes, this was very interesting and fun. (Wondering what tomorrow brings... ) My suggestion on the next prize: DFA 150-450. Too pricy? Well, DFA 21 mm then? Frankly, I think the DFA 150-450mm is uninteresting. It is too massive to lug it around with me. Adam is perfectly within his rights to offer it - he is paying for the raffle after all - but I am within my rights to ignore the contest just as I chose to ignore his raffle for the {massive} DFA* 50m lens. But, you are correct, the raffles are interesting and fun {even for those of us who do not participate}. Last edited by reh321; 05-19-2021 at 11:33 AM. Reason: Eliminated “not” - I changed wording in the middle of the sentence and ended up with wording that was incorrect

05-19-2021, 10:56 AM	#50
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Be careful of any scheme which associates number of tickets to number of posts. ! ticket per person per day was OK, but I'm not sure you want to see a return to some of us posting 100 times per day. Ah yes, this is a very important clarification: there would be a cap on the maximum number of entries, so you'd still effectively be limited to one entry (or fewer) each day. Otherwise things would inevitably go nuts. However, you could spread out your posts however you'd like, and also claim the entries whenever, rather than daily. We will see how that works out. If the engagement ends up being significantly lower due to manipulation of the rules, we will go back to the way this contest was set up (which I believe is fine, save for the time zone issue). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-19-2021, 05:44 PM - 2 Likes	#54
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Originally posted by SelrahCharleS One of the updated HD FA Limiteds would be a good choice. With those you are covered for another three raffles Love this idea! We could even allow the winner to choose their desired lens. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-20-2021, 01:11 AM - 1 Like	#57
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Originally posted by HoutHans Great idea, and thanks for organising this, Adam. Just out of curiosity, what is the time involved in setting up something like this? There's a good amount of work involved, from making sure the entries are distributed fairly and without usability issues, to sending out the announcements and all those fun things Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-19-2021, 05:18 AM	#46
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,373	Originally posted by Adam Please stay tuned for another raffle very soon (I'd love suggestions on the prize). I'd suggest a high quality telephoto lens, but only because I'd selfishly love to win it instead of buying one. Maybe like the DFA* 70-200mm?

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5ks Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 681	Yes, this was very interesting and fun. (Wondering what tomorrow brings... ) My suggestion on the next prize: DFA 150-450. Too pricy? Well, DFA 21 mm then?

05-19-2021, 10:05 AM	#49
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	This was fun. Thanks Adam and friends.

05-19-2021, 11:29 AM	#51
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by Adam Ah yes, this is a very important clarification: there would be a cap on the maximum number of entries, so you'd still effectively be limited to one entry (or fewer) each day. Otherwise things would inevitably go nuts. However, you could spread out your posts however you'd like, and also claim the entries whenever, rather than daily. We will see how that works out. If the engagement ends up being significantly lower due to manipulation of the rules, we will go back to the way this contest was set up (which I believe is fine, save for the time zone issue). Yes, anything that would, in fact, reduce confusion would be a good idea.

05-19-2021, 01:37 PM	#52
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by Adam Please stay tuned for another raffle very soon (I'd love suggestions on the prize). My vote says the 20-40mm LTD. thanks for all ya do Adam!

05-19-2021, 02:53 PM - 1 Like	#53
SelrahCharleS Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 937	Originally posted by Adam Please stay tuned for another raffle very soon (I'd love suggestions on the prize). One of the updated HD FA Limiteds would be a good choice. With those you are covered for another three raffles

05-19-2021, 11:04 PM	#55
Prohibitiory Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 471	Originally posted by Adam Love this idea! We could even allow the winner to choose their desired lens. That sounds lovely Maybe a raffle for DFA 85mm as well? Thank you again Adam for your efforts.

05-19-2021, 11:40 PM	#56
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,123	Originally posted by Adam Love this idea! We could even allow the winner to choose their desired lens. Great idea, and thanks for organising this, Adam. Just out of curiosity, what is the time involved in setting up something like this?

05-20-2021, 04:20 AM	#58
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,123	Originally posted by Adam There's a good amount of work involved, from making sure the entries are distributed fairly and without usability issues, to sending out the announcements and all those fun things I can imagine, good luck with that and again thanks for organising this and keeping this great forum up and running!

05-20-2021, 04:57 AM	#59
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by Adam There's a good amount of work involved, from making sure the entries are distributed fairly and without usability issues, to sending out the announcements and all those fun things Meanwhile - - - the work of the previous ‘raffle’ has to be finished before we can even think of moving on.

05-20-2021, 08:36 AM	#60
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Since, the raffle closed a couple days ago, I've neither seen, read nor heard the results. Has the winner been determined or is the process still ongoing?