Hello from melbourne australia

jaycon7 · 05-02-2020, 07:55 PM

Hey all, just popping in as i have been given a box of old Pentax gear. K1000 se and a heap of lenses. I think i will take the post to the slr section to see if i can get some help on it all. Many thanks

Unregistered User 8 · 05-02-2020, 08:49 PM - **1 Like**

Hi Jay, welcome from " just around the corner " it would seem.

jaycon7 · 05-02-2020, 08:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

Hi Jay, welcome from " just around the corner " it would seem.

Another Melbournian

lovely to see

Unregistered User 8 · 05-02-2020, 09:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jaycon7

Another Melbournian

lovely to see

Lots of Aussies here, and quite a few from Melbourne. Check out the members view page. Good to have you aboard.

Worldwide Pentax User Map - PentaxForums.com

**Kerrowdown** · 05-02-2020, 11:53 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scvotland.

mkgd1 · 05-03-2020, 12:40 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from Arizona

**PJ1** · 05-03-2020, 02:56 AM - **1 Like**

I am not from Melbourne, but a lot further north. Welcome to the Forums. It will be interesting to see what you have in those lenses.

**aslyfox** · 05-03-2020, 03:00 AM - **1 Like**

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and knowledge here

jaycon7 · 05-03-2020, 02:58 PM

Very friendly vibe. thanks everyone

jaycon7 · 05-03-2020, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by PJ1

I am not from Melbourne, but a lot further north. Welcome to the Forums. It will be interesting to see what you have in those lenses.

Pentax k1000 se
Sun 70-210mm macro
Elicar v-hq 90mm f/2.5
SMC PENTAX-A 400mm f5.6
SMC PENTAX -M 35MM F2.8
VIVITAR 28MM F2.8
SMC PENTAX - M 50MM F/2.0

**Mikesul** · 05-03-2020, 07:13 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum. Nice collection of classic glass.

**PJ1** · 05-04-2020, 02:47 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Jay
Check out the lens database and you will get some info on how your lenses are rated. Pentax must be good!

Seriously though, the A 400 is well regarded (most of the "A" lenses are). But the lens I find most intriguing is that Elicar 90/2.5. It is listed in the database and it should be good (there were medical/dental versions of it) but the fact that it goes beyond 1:1 magnification without any attachments was what made me sit up. You have a very interesting lens there, and for macro manual focus is not really a handicap.
Peter

jaycon7 · 05-04-2020, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

Hi Jay
Check out the lens database and you will get some info on how your lenses are rated. Pentax must be good!

Seriously though, the A 400 is well regarded (most of the "A" lenses are). But the lens I find most intriguing is that Elicar 90/2.5. It is listed in the database and it should be good (there were medical/dental versions of it) but the fact that it goes beyond 1:1 magnification without any attachments was what made me sit up. You have a very interesting lens there, and for macro manual focus is not really a handicap.
Peter

Thanks Peter. I'll do some research tomorrow and most likely list all this stuff for sale. Although I might buy an adapter for the 90mm Marco for my sony a7.

Do you think the price on the lens database is a true figure on the cost of each lens? The 400mm and 90mm are in that good of a condition not even marks cosmetically.

And also is that price listed in US dollars. Thanks 🙂

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jaycon7 New Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Melbourne Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by pjv Hi Jay, welcome from " just around the corner " it would seem. Another Melbournian lovely to see

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by jaycon7 Another Melbournian lovely to see Lots of Aussies here, and quite a few from Melbourne. Check out the members view page. Good to have you aboard. Worldwide Pentax User Map - PentaxForums.com

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Hi Jay Check out the lens database and you will get some info on how your lenses are rated. Pentax must be good! Seriously though, the A 400 is well regarded (most of the "A" lenses are). But the lens I find most intriguing is that Elicar 90/2.5. It is listed in the database and it should be good (there were medical/dental versions of it) but the fact that it goes beyond 1:1 magnification without any attachments was what made me sit up. You have a very interesting lens there, and for macro manual focus is not really a handicap. Peter

05-04-2020, 04:56 AM	#13
jaycon7 New Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Melbourne Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by PJ1 Hi Jay Check out the lens database and you will get some info on how your lenses are rated. Pentax must be good! Seriously though, the A 400 is well regarded (most of the "A" lenses are). But the lens I find most intriguing is that Elicar 90/2.5. It is listed in the database and it should be good (there were medical/dental versions of it) but the fact that it goes beyond 1:1 magnification without any attachments was what made me sit up. You have a very interesting lens there, and for macro manual focus is not really a handicap. Peter Thanks Peter. I'll do some research tomorrow and most likely list all this stuff for sale. Although I might buy an adapter for the 90mm Marco for my sony a7. Do you think the price on the lens database is a true figure on the cost of each lens? The 400mm and 90mm are in that good of a condition not even marks cosmetically. And also is that price listed in US dollars. Thanks 🙂