Hello From the UK!

archaeodude · 04-16-2021, 12:27 AM

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!

**Kerrowdown** · 04-16-2021, 12:48 AM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

**BarryE** · 04-16-2021, 02:09 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from Hampshire. What region are you in?

Lens repair info always interesting to read, so any contributions greatly received.

house · 04-16-2021, 02:34 AM

Welcome from Stockholm

Thomas Jake · 04-16-2021, 02:34 AM

Welcome to the forum !

**aslyfox** · 04-16-2021, 03:06 AM

Welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

johnha · 04-16-2021, 04:06 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum from Lancashire. The M 80-200 is a very good lens (my travel preference on the K-1).

archaeodude · 04-16-2021, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by BarryE

Welcome from Hampshire. What region are you in?

Lens repair info always interesting to read, so any contributions greatly received.

Living in rural Cambridgeshire at the moment. Trying to get out in the early mornings on public footpaths and photograph what I see!

**ProfessorBuzz** · 04-16-2021, 04:44 AM

Welcome to this fantastic group of talented folks - you'll find they are a great resource.

Not a Number · 04-16-2021, 07:14 AM

Greetings and welcome to the Forum.

**jon.partsch** · 04-16-2021, 07:50 AM

Welcome from California USA!

I have been doing lens repair also. I work on mostly old Minolta Rokkor and Canon FD lenses so far, and would love to see some tutorials on Pentax lenses. I think there is a tutorial here somewhere for the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7.

My two biggest lens repair tips are to get a cheap ultrasonic cleaner and a selection of lithium greases comtaining PTFE

veato · 04-16-2021, 09:20 AM

Howdy from Notts, UK.

Michail_P · 04-16-2021, 10:05 AM

Welcome to the forum, greetings from Greece!

archaeodude · 04-16-2021, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by jon.partsch

Welcome from California USA!

I have been doing lens repair also. I work on mostly old Minolta Rokkor and Canon FD lenses so far, and would love to see some tutorials on Pentax lenses. I think there is a tutorial here somewhere for the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7.

My two biggest lens repair tips are to get a cheap ultrasonic cleaner and a selection of lithium greases comtaining PTFE

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...

RichardJ · 04-16-2021, 10:28 AM

Welcome to the forum, greetings from Yorkshire, UK.

04-16-2021, 12:27 AM	#1
archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 523	Hello From the UK! 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!

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archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 523 Original Poster	Originally posted by BarryE Welcome from Hampshire. What region are you in? Lens repair info always interesting to read, so any contributions greatly received. Living in rural Cambridgeshire at the moment. Trying to get out in the early mornings on public footpaths and photograph what I see!

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jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Welcome from California USA! I have been doing lens repair also. I work on mostly old Minolta Rokkor and Canon FD lenses so far, and would love to see some tutorials on Pentax lenses. I think there is a tutorial here somewhere for the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7. My two biggest lens repair tips are to get a cheap ultrasonic cleaner and a selection of lithium greases comtaining PTFE

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veato Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 543	Howdy from Notts, UK.

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archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 523 Original Poster	Originally posted by jon.partsch Welcome from California USA! I have been doing lens repair also. I work on mostly old Minolta Rokkor and Canon FD lenses so far, and would love to see some tutorials on Pentax lenses. I think there is a tutorial here somewhere for the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7. My two biggest lens repair tips are to get a cheap ultrasonic cleaner and a selection of lithium greases comtaining PTFE 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...

04-16-2021, 10:28 AM	#15
RichardJ Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 66	Welcome to the forum, greetings from Yorkshire, UK.