Fun thread: If you were given $5,000 to spend...

MacGirl · 08-20-2018, 07:35 PM - **1 Like**

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Need to update so...

K-P -$900
HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm SDM WR - $1000
HD Pentax-D FA 55-300 SDM WR - $360

Half on gear, the other half on gift cards for prints. Done

**TedH42** · 08-20-2018, 08:08 PM - **1 Like**

Time to play:

All the DA Limiteds, about $2,450, so I can take a bag of tiny primes on a walk.
The DF-A 150-450, about $2,500, to replace my Soligor 400mm f6.3 preset that is over 45 years old (but it was fun back in Hawai'i).

A genuine Pentax D-LI90 battery, to soak up most of the remainder.
A cup of coffee to get me going before my walk. (Nope, not taking the 150-450 on the walk.)

Not bothering to count any current discounts or used equipment, as I'm not pushing too hard here.

Already have most of LBA satisfied AT THIS MOMENT.

sealight · 08-21-2018, 10:52 AM - **1 Like**

...I would use it on a 18mm Zeiss-Milvus- lens and have it converted to K-mount. For some reason having a Zeiss-lens in my collection is somewhat of a dream of mine

secondly I would probably pick the HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW , as my beloved 60-250mm isn't FF out of the box...

and if there's still some money left I'd probably spend it on filters

**jbondo** · 08-21-2018, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

645z body
A1200/8
HD DA560/5.6

- ALL OF THEM!

...ok, ok, I'd flip a coin to pick one.

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-21-2018, 04:12 PM - **1 Like**

I'd take my K-1 II and D FA 28-105 and go to Europe or Asia or South America or even North America!

Craig66 · 08-21-2018, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

D FA 150-450, D FA 70-200, K3-lll if it was available. If not a D FA50 or D FA 15-30.

Quark · 08-21-2018, 05:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Another shameless fun thread to help boost the post count for the raffle... If you're tired of them, feel free to ignore, but please consider posting

OK...

You're given USD $5,000 (approximately GBP £4,000, AUD $6,800, or equivalent in your local currency)... but you have to spend it within one month (or you lose it), on any or all of the following:

- Pentax-branded camera body or bodies - new or used, digital or film
- K, M42, Q, 645 or adaptable-mount lens(es) - any brand, new or used
- Accessories of any type - remotes, lighting and modifiers, tripods, filters, adapters etc.

The budget can be topped up with your own funds if it's insufficient. You can only choose equipment that is currently available in the new or used market (no waiting for planned or fictional yet-to-be-released products

).

Remember - you must spend it all in a month, or you lose it.... and only on the items listed (hardly a chore, right?

)

How would you spend the money - and in the context of your existing kit, why?

Note: Apologies if the choice of forum for this post offends, but I couldn't think of a more suitable forum

I'd go for the DFA 15 -30, the DFA 80-200 and new DFA* 50 1.4. Then add a few extra $$ to get another K-1.

VoiceOfReason · 08-21-2018, 05:40 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax FA* 600mm F/4 IF-ED Lens *EX+* | eBay and some of my own cash.

**MossyRocks** · 08-21-2018, 05:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Pentax FA* 600mm F/4 IF-ED Lens *EX+* | eBay and some of my own cash

At that point why not just go whole hog and get the 1200mm F/8

VoiceOfReason · 08-21-2018, 06:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MossyRocks

At that point why not just go whole hog and get the 1200mm F/8

Because I already have a telescope at 1200mm f/8! It's a monster size refractor.

pxt · 08-22-2018, 12:21 AM - **1 Like**

Pentax 70-200 /2.8 with filter it's all I want

dbs · 08-22-2018, 02:21 AM - **1 Like**

Lets spend some more fake money sorry pretend

1..K1mk2
2..DA 150-450
3 DA 200
4 DA TC

Dave

**BigMackCam** · 08-22-2018, 03:28 AM

Although I started this thread for a bit of fun, I find it quite fascinating. Here we all are, a community of photographers with brand enthusiasm in common, but our equipment interests - medium, format, lens focal lengths and apertures - are so varied!

Thanks again for posting, folks. Most entertaining

**MossyRocks** · 08-22-2018, 03:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Because I already have a telescope at 1200mm f/8! It's a monster size refractor.

Ok that is an acceptable response.

dbs · 08-22-2018, 03:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Although I started this thread for a bit of fun, I find it quite fascinating. Here we all are, a community of photographers with brand enthusiasm in common, but our equipment interests - medium, format, lens focal lengths and apertures - are so varied!

Thanks again for posting, folks. Most entertaining

Hi Mike

Thats why we are using an SLR/DSLR's

Dave

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08-20-2018, 07:35 PM - 1 Like	#106
MacGirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 209	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Need to update so... K-P -$900 HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm SDM WR - $1000 HD Pentax-D FA 55-300 SDM WR - $360 Half on gear, the other half on gift cards for prints. Done

08-20-2018, 08:08 PM - 1 Like	#107
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Time to play: All the DA Limiteds, about $2,450, so I can take a bag of tiny primes on a walk. The DF-A 150-450, about $2,500, to replace my Soligor 400mm f6.3 preset that is over 45 years old (but it was fun back in Hawai'i). A genuine Pentax D-LI90 battery, to soak up most of the remainder. A cup of coffee to get me going before my walk. (Nope, not taking the 150-450 on the walk.) Not bothering to count any current discounts or used equipment, as I'm not pushing too hard here. Already have most of LBA satisfied AT THIS MOMENT.

08-21-2018, 10:52 AM - 1 Like	#108
sealight Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Arjeplog Posts: 93	...I would use it on a 18mm Zeiss-Milvus- lens and have it converted to K-mount. For some reason having a Zeiss-lens in my collection is somewhat of a dream of mine secondly I would probably pick the HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW , as my beloved 60-250mm isn't FF out of the box... and if there's still some money left I'd probably spend it on filters

08-21-2018, 04:07 PM - 1 Like	#109
jbondo Loyal Site Supportaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 503	645z body A1200/8 HD DA560/5.6 - ALL OF THEM! ...ok, ok, I'd flip a coin to pick one.

08-21-2018, 04:12 PM - 1 Like	#110
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,851	I'd take my K-1 II and D FA 28-105 and go to Europe or Asia or South America or even North America!

08-21-2018, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#111
Craig66 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sapphire Coast. NSW. Posts: 141	D FA 150-450, D FA 70-200, K3-lll if it was available. If not a D FA50 or D FA 15-30.

08-21-2018, 05:35 PM - 1 Like	#112
Quark New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 13	Originally posted by BigMackCam Another shameless fun thread to help boost the post count for the raffle... If you're tired of them, feel free to ignore, but please consider posting OK... You're given USD $5,000 (approximately GBP £4,000, AUD $6,800, or equivalent in your local currency)... but you have to spend it within one month (or you lose it), on any or all of the following: - Pentax-branded camera body or bodies - new or used, digital or film - K, M42, Q, 645 or adaptable-mount lens(es) - any brand, new or used - Accessories of any type - remotes, lighting and modifiers, tripods, filters, adapters etc. The budget can be topped up with your own funds if it's insufficient. You can only choose equipment that is currently available in the new or used market (no waiting for planned or fictional yet-to-be-released products ). Remember - you must spend it all in a month, or you lose it.... and only on the items listed (hardly a chore, right? ) How would you spend the money - and in the context of your existing kit, why? Note: Apologies if the choice of forum for this post offends, but I couldn't think of a more suitable forum I'd go for the DFA 15 -30, the DFA 80-200 and new DFA* 50 1.4. Then add a few extra $$ to get another K-1.

08-21-2018, 05:40 PM - 1 Like	#113
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Pentax FA* 600mm F/4 IF-ED Lens EX+ \| eBay and some of my own cash.

08-21-2018, 05:54 PM - 1 Like	#114
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Pentax FA* 600mm F/4 IF-ED Lens EX+ \| eBay and some of my own cash At that point why not just go whole hog and get the 1200mm F/8

08-21-2018, 06:32 PM - 1 Like	#115
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by MossyRocks At that point why not just go whole hog and get the 1200mm F/8 Because I already have a telescope at 1200mm f/8! It's a monster size refractor.

08-22-2018, 12:21 AM - 1 Like	#116
pxt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 290	Pentax 70-200 /2.8 with filter it's all I want

08-22-2018, 02:21 AM - 1 Like	#117
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Lets spend some more fake money sorry pretend 1..K1mk2 2..DA 150-450 3 DA 200 4 DA TC Dave

08-22-2018, 03:28 AM	#118
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,682 Original Poster	Although I started this thread for a bit of fun, I find it quite fascinating. Here we all are, a community of photographers with brand enthusiasm in common, but our equipment interests - medium, format, lens focal lengths and apertures - are so varied! Thanks again for posting, folks. Most entertaining

08-22-2018, 03:35 AM - 1 Like	#119
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Because I already have a telescope at 1200mm f/8! It's a monster size refractor. Ok that is an acceptable response.

08-22-2018, 03:38 AM - 1 Like	#120
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by BigMackCam Although I started this thread for a bit of fun, I find it quite fascinating. Here we all are, a community of photographers with brand enthusiasm in common, but our equipment interests - medium, format, lens focal lengths and apertures - are so varied! Thanks again for posting, folks. Most entertaining Hi Mike Thats why we are using an SLR/DSLR's Dave