I scored BIG today!!!

jcamero · 10-17-2012, 09:04 AM

Went into my local Goodwill looking for "treasures", Here is what I found. Pentax AF280T flash, Sigma 28mm Mini Wide II, and a Kiron 80-200mm zoom. Both lenses are PKA mounts, and are in like new condition, the flash is flawless. I paid, with tax, $15.21. Based on some of the pricing I've seen hear and there,
I did well. Now need a manual for the AF280T.

normhead · 10-17-2012, 09:12 AM

I'll give you $32 for the package... you'll make a huge profit. Just kidding... but stop bragging, it's making me sick. My last trip to the goodwill i found a few Konika lenses priced at $40 each.No camera. Like who can actually use a Konica lens these days? Where is this Goodwill of yours again?

jcamero · 10-17-2012, 09:25 AM

SE Wisconsin. I seldom see Pentax SLR gear there, mostly Canon, Yashica, Minolta, (film era stuff). They actually had a Vivitar 2x converter with the "A" contact for $2.99, but I left it behind, (I have Pentax's). So far, making some random shots with my F-35-70, the flash is Wonderful.

stevebrot · 10-17-2012, 09:40 AM

Excellent score! There are several Goodwill stores in my area, but unfortunately there are also a couple of semi-pro camera scavengers (nice guys actually) who hit them at least once daily with the intent of flipping onto eBay or reselling to one of a couple local used camera shops. No way am I ever going to find anything decent with those guys around!

Steve

**crewl1** · 10-17-2012, 09:52 AM

Manual at
http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/manual/107_1314744915-1351576557_manual.pdf

elliott · 10-17-2012, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by jcamero

They actually had a Vivitar 2x converter with the "A" contact for $2.99, but I left it behind, (I have Pentax's).

Why would you leave that behind? They make awesome extension tubes for macro once you remove the glass, especially with the A contact. Combine that with the Sigma and you could do some really nice macro shots.

Julie · 10-17-2012, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by jcamero

SE Wisconsin. I seldom see Pentax SLR gear there, mostly Canon, Yashica, Minolta, (film era stuff). They actually had a Vivitar 2x converter with the "A" contact for $2.99, but I left it behind, (I have Pentax's). So far, making some random shots with my F-35-70, the flash is Wonderful.

Run back there and get it!

Enjoy your finds.

jcamero · 10-17-2012, 10:12 PM

Crewl1, thanks for the link. I "Shop" Goodwill every morning, If the converter is there, I'll pick it up. I actually like Macro photography.

elliott · 10-17-2012, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by jcamero

Crewl1, thanks for the link. I "Shop" Goodwill every morning, If the converter is there, I'll pick it up. I actually like Macro photography.

I pick up every cheap K mount teleconverter I see, with cheap extension tubes you don't get aperture coupling, but all teleconverters have that lever. You could easily spend over $50 on a set of extension tubes that have the aperture coupling, sets with the aperture coupling and the A contact will run over $100. Some are easier to remove the glass from than others, but a hammer and a screwdriver will take care of the stubborn ones. On my cheap 4 element 2x Vivitar I was able to just unscrew the glass in one assembly.

Another fun macro gadget to look out for is the Vivitar 2x macro focusing teleconverter, it will turn a normal 50mm f1.4 into a 100mm f2.8 that does 1:1 macro. It is a very high quality 7 element teleconverter that won't severely impact your image quality. I put my Mamiya 60mm f2.8 macro on it for some really extreme macro shots.

10-17-2012, 09:04 AM	#1
jcamero Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 151	I scored BIG today!!! Went into my local Goodwill looking for "treasures", Here is what I found. Pentax AF280T flash, Sigma 28mm Mini Wide II, and a Kiron 80-200mm zoom. Both lenses are PKA mounts, and are in like new condition, the flash is flawless. I paid, with tax, $15.21. Based on some of the pricing I've seen hear and there, I did well. Now need a manual for the AF280T.

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10-17-2012, 09:12 AM	#2
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I'll give you $32 for the package... you'll make a huge profit. Just kidding... but stop bragging, it's making me sick. My last trip to the goodwill i found a few Konika lenses priced at $40 each.No camera. Like who can actually use a Konica lens these days? Where is this Goodwill of yours again?

10-17-2012, 09:25 AM	#3
jcamero Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 151 Original Poster	SE Wisconsin. I seldom see Pentax SLR gear there, mostly Canon, Yashica, Minolta, (film era stuff). They actually had a Vivitar 2x converter with the "A" contact for $2.99, but I left it behind, (I have Pentax's). So far, making some random shots with my F-35-70, the flash is Wonderful.

10-17-2012, 09:40 AM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Excellent score! There are several Goodwill stores in my area, but unfortunately there are also a couple of semi-pro camera scavengers (nice guys actually) who hit them at least once daily with the intent of flipping onto eBay or reselling to one of a couple local used camera shops. No way am I ever going to find anything decent with those guys around! Steve

10-17-2012, 09:52 AM	#5
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Manual at http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/manual/107_1314744915-1351576557_manual.pdf

10-17-2012, 10:07 AM	#6
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by jcamero They actually had a Vivitar 2x converter with the "A" contact for $2.99, but I left it behind, (I have Pentax's). Why would you leave that behind? They make awesome extension tubes for macro once you remove the glass, especially with the A contact. Combine that with the Sigma and you could do some really nice macro shots.

10-17-2012, 02:01 PM	#7
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	Originally posted by jcamero SE Wisconsin. I seldom see Pentax SLR gear there, mostly Canon, Yashica, Minolta, (film era stuff). They actually had a Vivitar 2x converter with the "A" contact for $2.99, but I left it behind, (I have Pentax's). So far, making some random shots with my F-35-70, the flash is Wonderful. Run back there and get it! Enjoy your finds.

10-17-2012, 10:12 PM	#8
jcamero Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 151 Original Poster	Crewl1, thanks for the link. I "Shop" Goodwill every morning, If the converter is there, I'll pick it up. I actually like Macro photography.

10-17-2012, 10:27 PM	#9
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by jcamero Crewl1, thanks for the link. I "Shop" Goodwill every morning, If the converter is there, I'll pick it up. I actually like Macro photography. I pick up every cheap K mount teleconverter I see, with cheap extension tubes you don't get aperture coupling, but all teleconverters have that lever. You could easily spend over $50 on a set of extension tubes that have the aperture coupling, sets with the aperture coupling and the A contact will run over $100. Some are easier to remove the glass from than others, but a hammer and a screwdriver will take care of the stubborn ones. On my cheap 4 element 2x Vivitar I was able to just unscrew the glass in one assembly. Another fun macro gadget to look out for is the Vivitar 2x macro focusing teleconverter, it will turn a normal 50mm f1.4 into a 100mm f2.8 that does 1:1 macro. It is a very high quality 7 element teleconverter that won't severely impact your image quality. I put my Mamiya 60mm f2.8 macro on it for some really extreme macro shots.