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35mmfilmfan · 04-16-2021, 11:14 AM

Hi from sunny Norfolk - I think you probably qualify for the East of England Group !

ShutterPro · 04-16-2021, 12:11 PM

Welcome, it's nice to see you here!

**jon.partsch** · 04-16-2021, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by archaeodude

Wow - what a coincidence! I've been working primarily with third-party minolta and Canon FD lenses as well.

I recently lost a tiny spring from a 300mm Tokina f5.6 (Canon FD mount), so my efforts have not always been going completely smoothly...

Luckily, I have so far been able to recover all of the small parts I have dropped, but every time I tell myself that I have to slow down and be more careful and more organized. I wonder what it will take for me to finally take my own advice.

~ Jon

C_Jones · 04-16-2021, 01:06 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

suedepede · 04-16-2021, 02:02 PM

Welcome! (from another newbie)

**PJ1** · 04-16-2021, 03:26 PM

Welcome to the Forums from Australia.

RobSpain · 04-17-2021, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by archaeodude

Hello to Everyone!

I've been lingering around reading forum posts for a while now, so I thought I should finally create an account and contribute to the community.

I own three pieces of Pentax-branded gear—an early-1980s K1000 that my mother bought new, an SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 that came with that camera, and an SMC Pentax-M 80-200mm f/4.5 that I bought second-hand for about $10 a few years back. I haven't done a lot of film photography during the past decade, so I've been using this vintage glass on my micro 4/3 Panasonic G80 through a cheap-but-functional adapter.

I've been trying to "upskill" in lens cleaning in repair during the past year, so you may find me contributing to discussions in that area of the forum (or asking for help and advice, more likely!), but I also hope to share a few photos with the community at some stage!

Welcome to the forum from Spain! I too have the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 which I use on my K-70.

**Photos-by-Chas** · 04-17-2021, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by RobSpain

Welcome to the forum from Spain! I too have the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 which I use on my K-70.

The SMC 50mm is a great lens for film or digital. I picked up a SMC 50mm 1.4 about a year ago and it gives nice sharp focus with wonderful Bokeh. I've been using AF for several years now so the manual focus sometimes gives me trouble. Then, that may be due to my aging eyes and changing visual acuity. Still a very nice lens.

archaeodude · 04-17-2021, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Hi from sunny Norfolk - I think you probably qualify for the East of England Group !

Thanks Filmfan - I would be interested in that! How might I go about joining this illustrious East of England Group?

Thomas Jake · 04-17-2021, 06:15 PM

Welcome to the forum !

RobSpain · 04-18-2021, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas

The SMC 50mm is a great lens for film or digital. I picked up a SMC 50mm 1.4 about a year ago and it gives nice sharp focus with wonderful Bokeh. I've been using AF for several years now so the manual focus sometimes gives me trouble. Then, that may be due to my aging eyes and changing visual acuity. Still a very nice lens.

It's so nice though to use a manual lens again as it takes me back to the film camera era! I still have an ME Super and an LX. Amongst other lenses that I have is a 100mm M Macro SMC lens that has a gorgeous focus ring that goes on and on (or round and round)!

Unregistered User 8 · 04-18-2021, 02:32 AM

Another " hi " from Australia.

archaeodude · 04-18-2021, 04:36 AM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

wstruth · 04-18-2021, 08:34 AM

Welcome. Old third party lenses opened up a new world for me.

ShutterPro · 04-23-2021, 02:27 PM

Welcime to the forums!

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04-16-2021, 11:14 AM	#16
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Hi from sunny Norfolk - I think you probably qualify for the East of England Group !

04-16-2021, 12:11 PM	#17
ShutterPro Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 389	Welcome, it's nice to see you here!

04-16-2021, 12:33 PM	#18
jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Originally posted by archaeodude Wow - what a coincidence! I've been working primarily with third-party minolta and Canon FD lenses as well. I recently lost a tiny spring from a 300mm Tokina f5.6 (Canon FD mount), so my efforts have not always been going completely smoothly... Luckily, I have so far been able to recover all of the small parts I have dropped, but every time I tell myself that I have to slow down and be more careful and more organized. I wonder what it will take for me to finally take my own advice. ~ Jon

04-16-2021, 01:06 PM	#19
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04-16-2021, 02:02 PM	#20
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RobSpain Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Malaga province Posts: 494	Originally posted by archaeodude Hello to Everyone! I've been lingering around reading forum posts for a while now, so I thought I should finally create an account and contribute to the community. I own three pieces of Pentax-branded gear—an early-1980s K1000 that my mother bought new, an SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 that came with that camera, and an SMC Pentax-M 80-200mm f/4.5 that I bought second-hand for about $10 a few years back. I haven't done a lot of film photography during the past decade, so I've been using this vintage glass on my micro 4/3 Panasonic G80 through a cheap-but-functional adapter. I've been trying to "upskill" in lens cleaning in repair during the past year, so you may find me contributing to discussions in that area of the forum (or asking for help and advice, more likely!), but I also hope to share a few photos with the community at some stage! Welcome to the forum from Spain! I too have the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 which I use on my K-70.

04-17-2021, 12:28 PM	#23
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by RobSpain Welcome to the forum from Spain! I too have the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 which I use on my K-70. The SMC 50mm is a great lens for film or digital. I picked up a SMC 50mm 1.4 about a year ago and it gives nice sharp focus with wonderful Bokeh. I've been using AF for several years now so the manual focus sometimes gives me trouble. Then, that may be due to my aging eyes and changing visual acuity. Still a very nice lens.

04-17-2021, 01:38 PM	#24
archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 524 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Hi from sunny Norfolk - I think you probably qualify for the East of England Group ! Thanks Filmfan - I would be interested in that! How might I go about joining this illustrious East of England Group?

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04-18-2021, 01:25 AM	#26
RobSpain Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Malaga province Posts: 494	Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas The SMC 50mm is a great lens for film or digital. I picked up a SMC 50mm 1.4 about a year ago and it gives nice sharp focus with wonderful Bokeh. I've been using AF for several years now so the manual focus sometimes gives me trouble. Then, that may be due to my aging eyes and changing visual acuity. Still a very nice lens. It's so nice though to use a manual lens again as it takes me back to the film camera era! I still have an ME Super and an LX. Amongst other lenses that I have is a 100mm M Macro SMC lens that has a gorgeous focus ring that goes on and on (or round and round)!

04-18-2021, 04:36 AM	#28
archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 524 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

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wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Welcome. Old third party lenses opened up a new world for me.

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ShutterPro Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 389	Welcime to the forums!

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