Game Single in May 2020

**W412ren** · 05-03-2020, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by robgski

Fortunately I was able to resist the urge to jam a screw driver or knife edge into the slot, and after some gentle tapping on the camera body, it came loose.

Good news

Sandy Hancock · 05-03-2020, 05:51 AM - **1 Like**

A unicorn appeared on Facebook yesterday. It just happened to be located in Adelaide. I might have acted impulsively.

Lens for June is sorted.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-03-2020, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

A unicorn appeared on Facebook yesterday. It just happened to be located in Adelaide. I might have acted impulsively.

Lens for June is sorted.

do tell - I recently purchased my own unicorn (for June)....

Sandy Hancock · 05-03-2020, 05:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

do tell - I recently purchased my own unicorn (for June)....

Do tell

My post for the 3rd of May should reveal the magnitude of my folly....

**robgski** · 05-03-2020, 06:14 AM - **1 Like**

Purchase in haste, repent in leisure.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-03-2020, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Do tell

My post for the 3rd of May should reveal the magnitude of my folly....

I finally bit the bullet and purchased a NIB copy of the Auto-Topcor 58mm f1.4 (by Cosina)....

Chris_K · 05-04-2020, 01:08 PM - **1 Like**

I don't think that I need another lens, but you know how it works... you see some lens listed on sale and start thinking... In my case, it's nothing fancy, but I spotted the Pentax-A 70-210/4. Good condition, reasonably priced. I'm waiting for more detailed pictures of it.
I saw what it can do - looks encouraging. The only zoom I own in this range is 55-300 PLM, but among its numerous advantages, it is a bit slow. Ok, f/4 is not a world record either, but I like the A-series lenses, and I don't mind manual focusing (at least not yet), so I might give it a go.

**robgski** · 05-04-2020, 02:26 PM - **1 Like**

TO my surprise, I came across a Pro-Master 28-200mm, and a 70-210 that doesn't seem to suffer from zoom creep. They were attached to two Pentax SLR's that I purchased as a lot from a co-worker several years ago, and have been sitting in a box since that time. I think I have some long expired BW film as well, I guess I'll run a roll through each camera and see if they have no light leaks and are otherwise serviceable.

**Minimonster** · 05-04-2020, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Chris_K

I don't think that I need another lens, but you know how it works... you see some lens listed on sale and start thinking... In my case, it's nothing fancy, but I spotted the Pentax-A 70-210/4. Good condition, reasonably priced. I'm waiting for more detailed pictures of it.
I saw what it can do - looks encouraging. The only zoom I own in this range is 55-300 PLM, but among its numerous advantages, it is a bit slow. Ok, f/4 is not a world record either, but I like the A-series lenses, and I don't mind manual focusing (at least not yet), so I might give it a go.

My copy of the A 70-210 is really good. I Singled with it in June 18.

Single in June | Flickr

Definitely recommended.

Chris_K · 05-05-2020, 02:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Minimonster

Definitely recommended.

Thanks, I think I needed sort of encouragement

I went through your pictures taken with this lens - some are really nice ones. It seems that if I don't screw the pictures up, the lens won't either

**Minimonster** · 05-05-2020, 05:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Chris_K

I went through your pictures taken with this lens - some are really nice ones.

Thanks. I was surprised how nice some of them were looking through. I generally find looking at shots a lens has taken to be more useful than reading a review.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-05-2020, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by Minimonster

Thanks. I was surprised how nice some of them were looking through. I generally find looking at shots a lens has taken to be more useful than reading a review.

exactly!

don't tell me about the shots... show me the shots!

**robgski** · 05-05-2020, 07:12 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

don't tell me about the shots... show me the shots!

You can't handle the shots!

Chris_K · 05-05-2020, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by Minimonster

I generally find looking at shots a lens has taken to be more useful than reading a review.

Very well put!
The lens is on the way

---------- Post added 05-05-20 at 10:57 AM ----------

Originally posted by robgski

You can't handle the shots!

garywakeling · 05-05-2020, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Chris_K

Very well put!
The lens is on the way

---------- Post added 05-05-20 at 10:57 AM ----------

I am glad you purchased it, I love mine right back from my film days with the LX, enjoy that nice A series feel

05-05-2020, 02:27 AM - 1 Like	#40
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by Minimonster Definitely recommended. Thanks, I think I needed sort of encouragement I went through your pictures taken with this lens - some are really nice ones. It seems that if I don't screw the pictures up, the lens won't either Last edited by Chris_K; 05-05-2020 at 02:35 AM.

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05-03-2020, 05:35 AM	#31
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by robgski Fortunately I was able to resist the urge to jam a screw driver or knife edge into the slot, and after some gentle tapping on the camera body, it came loose. Good news

05-03-2020, 05:51 AM - 1 Like	#32
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	A unicorn appeared on Facebook yesterday. It just happened to be located in Adelaide. I might have acted impulsively. Lens for June is sorted.

05-03-2020, 05:53 AM	#33
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock A unicorn appeared on Facebook yesterday. It just happened to be located in Adelaide. I might have acted impulsively. Lens for June is sorted. do tell - I recently purchased my own unicorn (for June)....

05-03-2020, 05:56 AM - 1 Like	#34
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by pepperberry farm do tell - I recently purchased my own unicorn (for June).... Do tell My post for the 3rd of May should reveal the magnitude of my folly....

05-03-2020, 06:14 AM - 1 Like	#35
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Purchase in haste, repent in leisure.

05-03-2020, 06:22 AM	#36
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Do tell My post for the 3rd of May should reveal the magnitude of my folly.... I finally bit the bullet and purchased a NIB copy of the Auto-Topcor 58mm f1.4 (by Cosina)....

05-04-2020, 01:08 PM - 1 Like	#37
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	I don't think that I need another lens, but you know how it works... you see some lens listed on sale and start thinking... In my case, it's nothing fancy, but I spotted the Pentax-A 70-210/4. Good condition, reasonably priced. I'm waiting for more detailed pictures of it. I saw what it can do - looks encouraging. The only zoom I own in this range is 55-300 PLM, but among its numerous advantages, it is a bit slow. Ok, f/4 is not a world record either, but I like the A-series lenses, and I don't mind manual focusing (at least not yet), so I might give it a go.

05-04-2020, 02:26 PM - 1 Like	#38
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	TO my surprise, I came across a Pro-Master 28-200mm, and a 70-210 that doesn't seem to suffer from zoom creep. They were attached to two Pentax SLR's that I purchased as a lot from a co-worker several years ago, and have been sitting in a box since that time. I think I have some long expired BW film as well, I guess I'll run a roll through each camera and see if they have no light leaks and are otherwise serviceable.

05-04-2020, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#39
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by Chris_K I don't think that I need another lens, but you know how it works... you see some lens listed on sale and start thinking... In my case, it's nothing fancy, but I spotted the Pentax-A 70-210/4. Good condition, reasonably priced. I'm waiting for more detailed pictures of it. I saw what it can do - looks encouraging. The only zoom I own in this range is 55-300 PLM, but among its numerous advantages, it is a bit slow. Ok, f/4 is not a world record either, but I like the A-series lenses, and I don't mind manual focusing (at least not yet), so I might give it a go. My copy of the A 70-210 is really good. I Singled with it in June 18. Single in June \| Flickr Definitely recommended.

05-05-2020, 05:29 AM - 1 Like	#41
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by Chris_K I went through your pictures taken with this lens - some are really nice ones. Thanks. I was surprised how nice some of them were looking through. I generally find looking at shots a lens has taken to be more useful than reading a review.

05-05-2020, 05:33 AM	#42
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by Minimonster Thanks. I was surprised how nice some of them were looking through. I generally find looking at shots a lens has taken to be more useful than reading a review. exactly! don't tell me about the shots... show me the shots!

05-05-2020, 07:12 AM - 2 Likes	#43
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by pepperberry farm don't tell me about the shots... show me the shots! You can't handle the shots!

05-05-2020, 10:57 AM	#44
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by Minimonster I generally find looking at shots a lens has taken to be more useful than reading a review. Very well put! The lens is on the way ---------- Post added 05-05-20 at 10:57 AM ---------- Originally posted by robgski You can't handle the shots!

05-05-2020, 12:12 PM	#45
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,773	Originally posted by Chris_K Very well put! The lens is on the way ---------- Post added 05-05-20 at 10:57 AM ---------- I am glad you purchased it, I love mine right back from my film days with the LX, enjoy that nice A series feel