Received my DA*300 f4. Photos attached

AML · 05-14-2008, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by Lance B

I hope to go to the zoo on Saturday to take photos with a few forum members, so if you're interested we would love for you to come along. The only priviso for me on Saturday is that I have torn a muscle in my leg playing Oz Tag last night and if it doesn't get better enough by then I may not be able to go, so that *may* mean that the zoo photo day is called off.

I have been trying to plan a visit to the zoo for ages. This week isn't good because i'm still recovering from vet bills, but if it goes ahead i'd love to try and make it.
If it happens to get canceled let me know please. BTW, i will have my Tamron 1.4x TC and M 50/1.7 next week, if it's rescheduled.

One word of caution though, Taronga is in the midst of renovations and there are only car park spaces for 100 cars. I'm assuming you would have to be there early to nab any of the free car spots in side streets.

Last edited by AML; 05-15-2008 at 12:02 AM.

Lance B · 05-15-2008, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by AML

I have been trying to plan a visit to the zoo for ages. This week isn't good because i'm still recovering from vet bills, but if it goes ahead i'd love to try and make it.
If it happens to get canceled let me know please. BTW, i will have my Tamron 1.4x TC and M 50/1.7 next week, if it's rescheduled.

One word of caution though, Taronga is in the midst of renovations and there are only car park spaces for 100 cars. I'm assuming you would have to be there early to nab any of the free car spots in side streets.

Thanks for the tips, Anne.

I will keep you posted as to whether we get to the zoo or not tomorrow.

Bophoto · 05-17-2008, 03:25 AM

"As some of you maybe aware, Pentax awarded me a "free" K20D and DA*300 f as "payment" for their use of the terms I coined, "LBA" or "Lens Buyers Anonymous" or "Lens Buyers Addiction". Ned Bunnell awarded these gifts and named me "2008 Pentaxian" "

First congratulations for the award ...

Next word can be "Pioneerconsumer". It¨s a Pentaxian that see that Pentax shell introduse a new lens, then he directly e-mail Cyberphoto(Sweden) and ask them if he could be the first on their qening-up for the lens...

**Eaglerapids** · 05-17-2008, 06:28 PM

Great photos Lance and it's an honor to have you visiting us here.
Thanks also for putting a name to my addiction. Supposedly, once you've confronted an addiction and identified the problem, steps can be taken for a cure.
In my case, fortunately, it hasn't worked. I ordered the DA* 300/4 last night.

Lance B · 05-17-2008, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by Bophoto

"As some of you maybe aware, Pentax awarded me a "free" K20D and DA*300 f as "payment" for their use of the terms I coined, "LBA" or "Lens Buyers Anonymous" or "Lens Buyers Addiction". Ned Bunnell awarded these gifts and named me "2008 Pentaxian" "

First congratulations for the award

Thank you very much!

Quote:

Next word can be "Pioneerconsumer". It¨s a Pentaxian that see that Pentax shell introduse a new lens, then he directly e-mail Cyberphoto(Sweden) and ask them if he could be the first on their qening-up for the lens...

LOL

I hope you succeed in your quest to be recognised as the "Pioneerconsumer". You never know your luck!

Lance B · 05-17-2008, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

Great photos Lance.

Thank you very much.

Quote:

and it's an honor to have you visiting us here.

Thank you again, it is an honour to be able to be here. I should have been posting more frequently than I do as it is a great forum.

Quote:

Thanks also for putting a name to my addiction. Supposedly, once you've confronted an addiction and identified the problem, steps can be taken for a cure.
In my case, fortunately, it hasn't worked. I ordered the DA* 300/4 last night.

LOL

I hope I didn't have anything to do with you deciding to get the DA*300? It's enough I get blamed for people's LBA let alone for every lens that they decide to purchase!

Anyway, the DA*300 is a stellar lens and worth the * rating. I look foward to your results.

05-17-2008, 03:25 AM	#48
Bophoto Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	Names "As some of you maybe aware, Pentax awarded me a "free" K20D and DA*300 f as "payment" for their use of the terms I coined, "LBA" or "Lens Buyers Anonymous" or "Lens Buyers Addiction". Ned Bunnell awarded these gifts and named me "2008 Pentaxian" " First congratulations for the award ... Next word can be "Pioneerconsumer". It¨s a Pentaxian that see that Pentax shell introduse a new lens, then he directly e-mail Cyberphoto(Sweden) and ask them if he could be the first on their qening-up for the lens...

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05-14-2008, 11:46 PM	#46
AML Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 212	Originally posted by Lance B I hope to go to the zoo on Saturday to take photos with a few forum members, so if you're interested we would love for you to come along. The only priviso for me on Saturday is that I have torn a muscle in my leg playing Oz Tag last night and if it doesn't get better enough by then I may not be able to go, so that may mean that the zoo photo day is called off. I have been trying to plan a visit to the zoo for ages. This week isn't good because i'm still recovering from vet bills, but if it goes ahead i'd love to try and make it. If it happens to get canceled let me know please. BTW, i will have my Tamron 1.4x TC and M 50/1.7 next week, if it's rescheduled. One word of caution though, Taronga is in the midst of renovations and there are only car park spaces for 100 cars. I'm assuming you would have to be there early to nab any of the free car spots in side streets. Last edited by AML; 05-15-2008 at 12:02 AM.

05-15-2008, 06:00 PM	#47
Lance B Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 593 Original Poster	Originally posted by AML I have been trying to plan a visit to the zoo for ages. This week isn't good because i'm still recovering from vet bills, but if it goes ahead i'd love to try and make it. If it happens to get canceled let me know please. BTW, i will have my Tamron 1.4x TC and M 50/1.7 next week, if it's rescheduled. One word of caution though, Taronga is in the midst of renovations and there are only car park spaces for 100 cars. I'm assuming you would have to be there early to nab any of the free car spots in side streets. Thanks for the tips, Anne. I will keep you posted as to whether we get to the zoo or not tomorrow.

05-17-2008, 06:28 PM	#49
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	Great photos Lance and it's an honor to have you visiting us here. Thanks also for putting a name to my addiction. Supposedly, once you've confronted an addiction and identified the problem, steps can be taken for a cure. In my case, fortunately, it hasn't worked. I ordered the DA* 300/4 last night.

05-17-2008, 11:31 PM	#50
Lance B Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 593 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bophoto "As some of you maybe aware, Pentax awarded me a "free" K20D and DA*300 f as "payment" for their use of the terms I coined, "LBA" or "Lens Buyers Anonymous" or "Lens Buyers Addiction". Ned Bunnell awarded these gifts and named me "2008 Pentaxian" " First congratulations for the award Thank you very much! Quote: Next word can be "Pioneerconsumer". It¨s a Pentaxian that see that Pentax shell introduse a new lens, then he directly e-mail Cyberphoto(Sweden) and ask them if he could be the first on their qening-up for the lens... LOL I hope you succeed in your quest to be recognised as the "Pioneerconsumer". You never know your luck!

05-17-2008, 11:35 PM	#51
Lance B Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 593 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eaglerapids Great photos Lance. Thank you very much. Quote: and it's an honor to have you visiting us here. Thank you again, it is an honour to be able to be here. I should have been posting more frequently than I do as it is a great forum. Quote: Thanks also for putting a name to my addiction. Supposedly, once you've confronted an addiction and identified the problem, steps can be taken for a cure. In my case, fortunately, it hasn't worked. I ordered the DA* 300/4 last night. LOL I hope I didn't have anything to do with you deciding to get the DA300? It's enough I get blamed for people's LBA let alone for every lens that they decide to purchase! Anyway, the DA300 is a stellar lens and worth the * rating. I look foward to your results.