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**tonyzoc** · 08-17-2019, 12:39 PM - **4 Likes**

Pentax ME I purchased on eBay for $62. The add said 50/1.7 with flash and case. I could see the lens in the pics were the 40/2.8 and I could tell the camera was jammed because the lens diaphragm was closed down in every pic. But I figured if I can get a 40/2.8 for $60 it was worth the risk. What came in the mail was a jammed ME and a 40/2.8 but no case or flash. Turns out the lens has a couple of spots if fungus...probably still useable though. I cleaned the ME, took off the bottom plate and got it unjammed. I put fresh batteries in and it's working perfectly. Also it clean up nicely...no dings, no major scratches and paint trim in good shape. So what I got for $60 was ok...but this seller is the worst. I gave him positive feedback but only 1 star for description, because I didn't want to deal with him and I was keeping the order.

nickthetasmaniac · 08-20-2019, 10:16 PM - **12 Likes**

I've been meaning to get a family portrait of these two for a while

timw4mail · 08-23-2019, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

I've been meaning to get a family portrait of these two for a while

Odd, I thought the 50/1.2 had one of the largest pieces of front glass.

nickthetasmaniac · 08-23-2019, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by timw4mail

Odd, I thought the 50/1.2 had one of the largest pieces of front glass.

Compared to what? Next to the other (slower) Pentax 50mm's, the front element is bigger. Next to a fast, short tele or any longer tele it's pretty small.

FWIW, the actual aperture diameter in the 85mm is wider than the 50mm.

timw4mail · 09-03-2019, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Compared to what? Next to the other (slower) Pentax 50mm's, the front element is bigger. Next to a fast, short tele or any longer tele it's pretty small.

FWIW, the actual aperture diameter in the 85mm is wider than the 50mm.

Yeah, that makes sense, with aperture being a ratio. It's just that an 85mm doesn't seem that much longer than a 50mm, but it can have a significantly larger front element, even with a somewhat slower max aperture.

**TwoUptons** · 09-03-2019, 06:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timw4mail

Yeah, that makes sense, with aperture being a ratio. It's just that an 85mm doesn't seem that much longer than a 50mm, but it can have a significantly larger front element, even with a somewhat slower max aperture.

Though the DFA 50mm f1.4 and its monster front element is making fun of all of us...

Interesting how that design is so different from the classics...

-Eric

stevebrot · 09-03-2019, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by timw4mail

Yeah, that makes sense, with aperture being a ratio. It's just that an 85mm doesn't seem that much longer than a 50mm, but it can have a significantly larger front element, even with a somewhat slower max aperture.

Strangely, front element size is not always an indication of maximum aperture even for the same focal length/FOV. I have a number of 28mm lenses designed for the K-mount/M42 and 35mm film. Front element sizes range from about 48mm diameter on the large end (Kiron-made Vivitar 28/2.5) to about 22mm on the small end (Tamron 28/2.5 (02B)). Go figure...

Steve

Swift1 · 09-03-2019, 04:47 PM - **5 Likes**

Recently found some more of my favorite film...

**ismaelg** · 09-03-2019, 05:27 PM - **5 Likes**

Hello,

Olympus OM-1

Thanks,

edom31 · 09-03-2019, 05:45 PM - **5 Likes**

Rikenon XR 35/2.8 (early version):

---------- Post added 09-03-19 at 08:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by ismaelg

Hello,

Olympus OM-1

This' parts from the bottom:

stevebrot · 09-04-2019, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

Recently found some more of my favorite film...

Yay! Solaris!

Steve

**felixkh** · 09-13-2019, 06:13 AM - **6 Likes**

My new lens, an SMC 135mm F2.5, bought over from a buddy in MINT condition

**fs999** · 09-13-2019, 07:06 AM - **3 Likes**

My latest acquisition. The M5 killer : Leica CL • Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 VM

**TomB_tx** · 09-13-2019, 01:06 PM - **1 Like**

Nice! I’ve used a CL as a travel camera since the late 1970s. Great meter, and nice light system for bicycle touring and hiking. The original 40mm Summicron and 90mm Elmar are also a sharp, light combination.

womble · 09-16-2019, 10:40 AM - **3 Likes**

Kodak folding HawkEye Model B (1) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Kodak folding HawkEye Model B (2) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Kodak folding HawkEye Model B (3) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Kris.

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08-17-2019, 12:39 PM - 4 Likes	#6196
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Pentax ME I purchased on eBay for $62. The add said 50/1.7 with flash and case. I could see the lens in the pics were the 40/2.8 and I could tell the camera was jammed because the lens diaphragm was closed down in every pic. But I figured if I can get a 40/2.8 for $60 it was worth the risk. What came in the mail was a jammed ME and a 40/2.8 but no case or flash. Turns out the lens has a couple of spots if fungus...probably still useable though. I cleaned the ME, took off the bottom plate and got it unjammed. I put fresh batteries in and it's working perfectly. Also it clean up nicely...no dings, no major scratches and paint trim in good shape. So what I got for $60 was ok...but this seller is the worst. I gave him positive feedback but only 1 star for description, because I didn't want to deal with him and I was keeping the order.

08-20-2019, 10:16 PM - 12 Likes	#6197
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	I've been meaning to get a family portrait of these two for a while

08-23-2019, 08:27 AM	#6198
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac I've been meaning to get a family portrait of these two for a while Odd, I thought the 50/1.2 had one of the largest pieces of front glass.

08-23-2019, 04:44 PM	#6199
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by timw4mail Odd, I thought the 50/1.2 had one of the largest pieces of front glass. Compared to what? Next to the other (slower) Pentax 50mm's, the front element is bigger. Next to a fast, short tele or any longer tele it's pretty small. FWIW, the actual aperture diameter in the 85mm is wider than the 50mm.

09-03-2019, 05:50 AM	#6200
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac Compared to what? Next to the other (slower) Pentax 50mm's, the front element is bigger. Next to a fast, short tele or any longer tele it's pretty small. FWIW, the actual aperture diameter in the 85mm is wider than the 50mm. Yeah, that makes sense, with aperture being a ratio. It's just that an 85mm doesn't seem that much longer than a 50mm, but it can have a significantly larger front element, even with a somewhat slower max aperture.

09-03-2019, 06:56 AM - 1 Like	#6201
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,214	Originally posted by timw4mail Yeah, that makes sense, with aperture being a ratio. It's just that an 85mm doesn't seem that much longer than a 50mm, but it can have a significantly larger front element, even with a somewhat slower max aperture. Though the DFA 50mm f1.4 and its monster front element is making fun of all of us... Interesting how that design is so different from the classics... -Eric

09-03-2019, 11:00 AM	#6202
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by timw4mail Yeah, that makes sense, with aperture being a ratio. It's just that an 85mm doesn't seem that much longer than a 50mm, but it can have a significantly larger front element, even with a somewhat slower max aperture. Strangely, front element size is not always an indication of maximum aperture even for the same focal length/FOV. I have a number of 28mm lenses designed for the K-mount/M42 and 35mm film. Front element sizes range from about 48mm diameter on the large end (Kiron-made Vivitar 28/2.5) to about 22mm on the small end (Tamron 28/2.5 (02B)). Go figure... Steve

09-03-2019, 04:47 PM - 5 Likes	#6203
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Recently found some more of my favorite film...

09-03-2019, 05:27 PM - 5 Likes	#6204
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Hello, Olympus OM-1 Thanks,

09-03-2019, 05:45 PM - 5 Likes	#6205
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Rikenon XR 35/2.8 (early version): ---------- Post added 09-03-19 at 08:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by ismaelg Hello, Olympus OM-1 This' parts from the bottom:

09-04-2019, 10:45 AM	#6206
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Swift1 Recently found some more of my favorite film... Yay! Solaris! Steve

09-13-2019, 06:13 AM - 6 Likes	#6207
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	My new lens, an SMC 135mm F2.5, bought over from a buddy in MINT condition

09-13-2019, 07:06 AM - 3 Likes	#6208
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	My latest acquisition. The M5 killer : Leica CL • Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 VM

09-13-2019, 01:06 PM - 1 Like	#6209
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Nice! I’ve used a CL as a travel camera since the late 1970s. Great meter, and nice light system for bicycle touring and hiking. The original 40mm Summicron and 90mm Elmar are also a sharp, light combination.

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