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**GUB** · 09-30-2020, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

I overlooked my K 28mm/3.5 - given I have 2 lenses at 28mm there would definitely be questions...

I have the K 24, 28 and 35 all at f3.5 - they are a nice set of manual focus lenses to use now and again, quite compact.

---------- Post added 30-09-20 at 09:04 PM ----------

I have a few M series lenses, I think you have to pick the right models for good results. The M*300/4 is a beast

So you have been doing a bit of collecting too Ross!! My K200 f4 is a cracker but then too so is my M42 one. I pass over the M series ones all the time. I also tend to pass on the M42 200 3.5 unless I am specifically going for shallow dof

**GUB** · 09-30-2020, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Yes, indeed.

I have a CZJ 50 2.8 but I am not fussed on it. Probably a case of too many fifties. I find its bokeh a bit fussy and characterless.

**NZ_Ross** · 09-30-2020, 02:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by GUB

So you have been doing a bit of collecting too Ross!! My K200 f4 is a cracker but then too so is my M42 one. I pass over the M series ones all the time. I also tend to pass on the M42 200 3.5 unless I am specifically going for shallow dof

There is no doubt about that GUB, although I have buttoned off with the collecting a lot lately, as I have picked up most of the lenses I was looking for.

Thanks for the confirmation about the K200 f4, my research had shown it is a very good lens. There don't seem to be that many about, but I am prepared to be patient - no rush there, and I am looking to pick up one in near mint condition if I can.

One of the nice parts of the Pentax system is I can use the old lenses on my LX for film shooting as well as with the newer digital cameras, without needing to phaff about with adaptors - really good utility.

**GUB** · 09-30-2020, 02:34 AM

What on earth is going on here!
Pentax Spotmatic SP2 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Super-Takumar 50mm - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Lens - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar f/3.5 135mm Telephoto Lens - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
At least 5 people actively bidding and large watchlists

**GUB** · 09-30-2020, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

There is no doubt about that GUB, although I have buttoned off with the collecting a lot lately, as I have picked up most of the lenses I was looking for.

Yeah I am the same. But still buying the occasional quirky lens occasionally tho. Paid fairly heavily for a Zenitar 16mm M42 the other day but I am quite impressed with it.
Still not tempted with modern glass. Got a F 135 a while back - as new as it gets for me.

**NZ_Ross** · 09-30-2020, 03:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by GUB

Yeah I am the same. But still buying the occasional quirky lens occasionally tho. Paid fairly heavily for a Zenitar 16mm M42 the other day but I am quite impressed with it.
Still not tempted with modern glass. Got a F 135 a while back - as new as it gets for me.

As long as you are enjoying it GUB.

So many people on camera forums and camera news sites seem to be completely unhappy with their gear and their photography.

Give me a quirky old manual focus lens and a camera and I will happily play and see what can be achieved, or use my Zeiss and Voigtlander manual focus 'A' series lenses that meter nicely on the Pentax DLSR's and give stunning images. I enjoy that.

Now, if I could just be a little less busy at work, and make some more time for photography, life would be in a better balance...

Transit · 09-30-2020, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by GUB

What on earth is going on here!
Pentax Spotmatic SP2 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Super-Takumar 50mm - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Lens - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar f/3.5 135mm Telephoto Lens - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
At least 5 people actively bidding and large watchlists

Indeed !
I'm dusting off my MEs and Spotmatics for the block

MarkJerling · 09-30-2020, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by nz_ross

now, if i could just be a little less busy at work, and make some more time for photography, life would be in a better balance...

100%

MarkJerling · 09-30-2020, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by GUB

I have a CZJ 50 2.8 but I am not fussed on it. Probably a case of too many fifties. I find its bokeh a bit fussy and characterless.

Interesting. I'll have to have a play with mine. I don't recall the bokeh being fussy.

MarkJerling · 09-30-2020, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by GUB

What on earth is going on here!
Pentax Spotmatic SP2 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Super-Takumar 50mm - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Lens - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar f/3.5 135mm Telephoto Lens - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
At least 5 people actively bidding and large watchlists

There's some crazy bidding going on. I'll watch from the sidelines.

**microlight** · 09-30-2020, 03:18 PM

I haven't used my M28/f2.8 for years; the aperture ring got so sloooooooow to return to full aperture. Still use my A28/f2.8 occasionally.

**zkarj** · 09-30-2020, 03:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Now, if I could just be a little less busy at work, and make some more time for photography, life would be in a better balance...

Less work equals less dollars equals less lenses.

Although I am always interested in some of the lenses that cross my path, I have other hobbies that are higher up my list for spending. I have, however, lucked into some great lenses that I now enjoy. An FA 50 that came with the KP body, and the M 200 gifted to me by awa355. Then again, I did score the Tamron 90 and F 35-70 off Trade Me. But I don't think I qualify for LBA yet.

Arpe · 09-30-2020, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by GUB

Probably a case of too many fifties.

Isn't that as soon as you have more than 1?

MarkJerling · 09-30-2020, 05:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Arpe

Isn't that as soon as you have more than 1?

Nah. More than one's good because I could give my daughter one without feeling torn in half.

**GUB** · 10-02-2020, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by GUB

What on earth is going on here!
Pentax Spotmatic SP2 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Super-Takumar 50mm - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Lens - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar f/3.5 135mm Telephoto Lens - $1 RESERVE | Trade Me
At least 5 people actively bidding and large watchlists

So the spii with the S-M-C 50 1.4 sold for $508 !!!!

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09-30-2020, 02:09 AM	#17086
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,763	Originally posted by NZ_Ross I overlooked my K 28mm/3.5 - given I have 2 lenses at 28mm there would definitely be questions... I have the K 24, 28 and 35 all at f3.5 - they are a nice set of manual focus lenses to use now and again, quite compact. ---------- Post added 30-09-20 at 09:04 PM ---------- I have a few M series lenses, I think you have to pick the right models for good results. The M*300/4 is a beast So you have been doing a bit of collecting too Ross!! My K200 f4 is a cracker but then too so is my M42 one. I pass over the M series ones all the time. I also tend to pass on the M42 200 3.5 unless I am specifically going for shallow dof

09-30-2020, 02:23 AM	#17087
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,763	Originally posted by MarkJerling Yes, indeed. I have a CZJ 50 2.8 but I am not fussed on it. Probably a case of too many fifties. I find its bokeh a bit fussy and characterless.

09-30-2020, 02:25 AM - 1 Like	#17088
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by GUB So you have been doing a bit of collecting too Ross!! My K200 f4 is a cracker but then too so is my M42 one. I pass over the M series ones all the time. I also tend to pass on the M42 200 3.5 unless I am specifically going for shallow dof There is no doubt about that GUB, although I have buttoned off with the collecting a lot lately, as I have picked up most of the lenses I was looking for. Thanks for the confirmation about the K200 f4, my research had shown it is a very good lens. There don't seem to be that many about, but I am prepared to be patient - no rush there, and I am looking to pick up one in near mint condition if I can. One of the nice parts of the Pentax system is I can use the old lenses on my LX for film shooting as well as with the newer digital cameras, without needing to phaff about with adaptors - really good utility.

09-30-2020, 02:34 AM	#17089
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,763	What on earth is going on here! Pentax Spotmatic SP2 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Super-Takumar 50mm - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Lens - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me Asahi Pentax Super Takumar f/3.5 135mm Telephoto Lens - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me At least 5 people actively bidding and large watchlists

09-30-2020, 02:38 AM	#17090
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,763	Originally posted by NZ_Ross There is no doubt about that GUB, although I have buttoned off with the collecting a lot lately, as I have picked up most of the lenses I was looking for. Yeah I am the same. But still buying the occasional quirky lens occasionally tho. Paid fairly heavily for a Zenitar 16mm M42 the other day but I am quite impressed with it. Still not tempted with modern glass. Got a F 135 a while back - as new as it gets for me.

09-30-2020, 03:01 AM - 1 Like	#17091
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by GUB Yeah I am the same. But still buying the occasional quirky lens occasionally tho. Paid fairly heavily for a Zenitar 16mm M42 the other day but I am quite impressed with it. Still not tempted with modern glass. Got a F 135 a while back - as new as it gets for me. As long as you are enjoying it GUB. So many people on camera forums and camera news sites seem to be completely unhappy with their gear and their photography. Give me a quirky old manual focus lens and a camera and I will happily play and see what can be achieved, or use my Zeiss and Voigtlander manual focus 'A' series lenses that meter nicely on the Pentax DLSR's and give stunning images. I enjoy that. Now, if I could just be a little less busy at work, and make some more time for photography, life would be in a better balance...

09-30-2020, 09:39 AM	#17092
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by GUB What on earth is going on here! Pentax Spotmatic SP2 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Super-Takumar 50mm - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Lens - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me Asahi Pentax Super Takumar f/3.5 135mm Telephoto Lens - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me At least 5 people actively bidding and large watchlists Indeed ! I'm dusting off my MEs and Spotmatics for the block

09-30-2020, 01:28 PM	#17093
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by nz_ross now, if i could just be a little less busy at work, and make some more time for photography, life would be in a better balance... 100%

09-30-2020, 01:29 PM	#17094
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by GUB I have a CZJ 50 2.8 but I am not fussed on it. Probably a case of too many fifties. I find its bokeh a bit fussy and characterless. Interesting. I'll have to have a play with mine. I don't recall the bokeh being fussy.

09-30-2020, 01:32 PM	#17095
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by GUB What on earth is going on here! Pentax Spotmatic SP2 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Super-Takumar 50mm - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Lens - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me Asahi Pentax Super Takumar f/3.5 135mm Telephoto Lens - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me At least 5 people actively bidding and large watchlists There's some crazy bidding going on. I'll watch from the sidelines.

09-30-2020, 03:18 PM	#17096
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	I haven't used my M28/f2.8 for years; the aperture ring got so sloooooooow to return to full aperture. Still use my A28/f2.8 occasionally.

09-30-2020, 03:31 PM - 1 Like	#17097
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,292	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Now, if I could just be a little less busy at work, and make some more time for photography, life would be in a better balance... Less work equals less dollars equals less lenses. Although I am always interested in some of the lenses that cross my path, I have other hobbies that are higher up my list for spending. I have, however, lucked into some great lenses that I now enjoy. An FA 50 that came with the KP body, and the M 200 gifted to me by awa355. Then again, I did score the Tamron 90 and F 35-70 off Trade Me. But I don't think I qualify for LBA yet.

09-30-2020, 04:31 PM	#17098
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by GUB Probably a case of too many fifties. Isn't that as soon as you have more than 1?

09-30-2020, 05:44 PM - 1 Like	#17099
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by Arpe Isn't that as soon as you have more than 1? Nah. More than one's good because I could give my daughter one without feeling torn in half.

10-02-2020, 01:02 PM	#17100
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,763	Originally posted by GUB What on earth is going on here! Pentax Spotmatic SP2 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Super-Takumar 50mm - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Lens - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me Asahi Pentax Super Takumar f/3.5 135mm Telephoto Lens - $1 RESERVE \| Trade Me At least 5 people actively bidding and large watchlists So the spii with the S-M-C 50 1.4 sold for $508 !!!!

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