Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-11-2023, 08:56 PM
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I've been to the Grand canyon many times. Only live 4 hours away.
If I had to choose only one lens it would be the DA16-85 hands down my most used.
I've done the GC with only a DA 20-40 limited and my last trip with the DA 55-300 PLM.
Lots of different shooting styles and opportunity. ---------- Post added 11-11-23 at 20:59 ----------
North Rim is CLOSED from Oct 15th until May 15th.
Plan on NOT driving. Just use the excellent FREE shuttle bus services. Saves lots of time and hassle.
They come around every 20 minutes or so. Park at the Village area.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
11-10-2023, 04:59 PM
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It's in absolutely fantastic shape. I can see no dust inside at all.
One minor scuff on the retractable hood. I'm extremely pleased.
Case is in good shape , but the insert cutout in the top is missing whatever goes in it ?
The filter may already be inserted , and I have no instructions on how to rotate it 90 degrees?
I definitely need a gimball head which I no longer have.
Overall pleased.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
11-10-2023, 07:04 AM
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In a few hours It will be delivered ! Excited as always getting a lens. We shall see the truth shortly !
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Forum: General Photography
11-08-2023, 06:28 AM
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An unknown matriarchal tribe of all Women !
Any Pentax A , F or FA 85mm lens will do except Soft Focus....lol.
Now my wife doesn't exactly agree with all of this....lol
Unfortunately....I don't see myself posting much in the photo challenge.....
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
11-08-2023, 06:19 AM
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I have a huge Buck on my new property that I'm trying to get some decent images of.
It's an absolute monster. My 300-400mm Pentax lenses are all old and not quite cutting it.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
11-07-2023, 05:27 PM
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Shipping to me is $32.80 plus tax.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
11-07-2023, 03:03 PM
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Even if I could find a simple parts diagram of current or recent lenses , that would be an immense help locating a used donor lens for a spring....but Nooo.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
11-07-2023, 07:07 AM
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I saw that one but he upped the shipping cost. They end up being within $3 of each other after tax.
I've had excellent luck with the seller on Goodwill in the past.....we shall see !
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
11-04-2023, 08:08 PM
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I have the exact same problem with my 16-85. However in my case I lost the spring and now can't find a replacement.
If I just had a suitable spring I could deal with the repair.
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Forum: Homepage & Official Pentax News
11-03-2023, 09:10 PM
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I could possibly warm up to it at the new lowered price. My daily beater K-S2 is going need replacing soon....
Just musing.....
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
11-03-2023, 09:05 PM
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You guys can stop now....one lens I still am looking for and I just noticed my finger is getting "twitchy".....
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Forum: Homepage & Official Pentax News
11-02-2023, 07:44 PM
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Pentax possibly outpriced it in light of current demand ?
Just wondering...?
Also am curious if in light of this we are going to see a Christmas holiday or Black Friday further discount this year ?
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
11-02-2023, 07:41 PM
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I should have it in a few days. It's a lens I actually will use with a short extension tube. Currently have the Takumar version but it's damaged after dropping it out of my car window last year. We shall see....
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
11-01-2023, 11:21 AM
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That's because It's coming to stay at my house for a while !
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-14-2023, 05:05 PM
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I have the exact same problem. Mine was hard going on and now refuses to come off. I decided to just leave it. This was brand new 3 years ago.
I second the motion to not use a filter of any kind.
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Forum: Pentax KP
10-02-2023, 11:46 AM
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This is exactly why I didn't Drink the Coolaide.
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Forum: General Photography
10-01-2023, 04:06 PM
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I even have a 2 light portrait setup upstairs in case I can get him to come over for dinner ! So far he hasn't showed , but my 89yr old neighbor lady has helped me perfect my portrait technique just in case !
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Forum: Pentax KP
09-30-2023, 04:29 PM
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Great camera. My daily driver KP has been beat and keeps on going.
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Forum: General Photography
09-27-2023, 05:27 PM
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I don't necessarily carry a camera bag everywhere , but I DO carry a camera case of some sort everywhere I go. Never leave home without some sort of kit or case or bag or box.
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Forum: Pentax K-S1 & K-S2
08-22-2023, 04:54 PM
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Next time I'm going to grab the PopCorn !
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Forum: Sold Items
08-22-2023, 03:55 PM
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I'm looking for one , but refuse to use PayPal.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
08-21-2023, 04:31 PM
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I wondered the same thing ?[
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-22-2023, 07:16 PM
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All is good. One end is just a slip fit , the other has a grooved post.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-22-2023, 04:46 AM
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Thanks for the link. Sent a PM to see if it's by any chance still availible. ---------- Post added 06-22-23 at 04:50 ----------
I have donor lenses. Just not one that's quite right.
There is quite a bit of variance between various lenses on the springs.
Not fun to open several lenses only to discover it's not the right one.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-21-2023, 08:09 PM
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I bought a used HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens off of Amazon two years ago.
I used it briefly and it had no issues.
Well today I pulled it out and immediately noticed my exposure was all over the place?
Upon further inspection noticed the lens lever was just flopping all over the place , instead of having any return spinginess to it.
Pulled the lens apart and noticed my return spring is simply missing completely !
I thought back to well over a year ago when I found a tiny spring in my K S-2 that suddenly appeared from nowhere.
Ah ha ! Mystery solved !
However , where do I find a replacement spring when I cannot measure any part of it for a replacement ?
It's probably about 13mm long and has both ends completely circular shaped.
Both of my posts are intact and repair would be simple....IF....I had the correct spring !
Any help out there ?
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