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Forum: Sold Items
12-09-2010, 11:02 AM
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Awww nobody wants my Super-Tak? But it's so pretty :/
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 08:06 PM
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Eyecup sold. M42 adapter still available.
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M42 adapter pending, Remote pending
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 06:33 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 06:32 PM
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One M42 Adapter sold. One remaining. The one remaining was dedicated to my 50/1.4, and as such, has the spring hinge removed. I stored the spring and screw in the pretty little green bag, in a location where I knew I wouldn't lose it, and of course, I can't find it now. Price reduced to $20.
Thanks!
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 03:10 PM
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PMs replied
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Sale pending for the kit + filter.
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 12:54 PM
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PM's sent re: eyepiece...sale pending.
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 12:43 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Honeywell Pentax Super-Takumar 135 f/3.5
Asking Price
$70
Item Location
Seattle, WA
Item Description
Honeywell Pentax Super-Takumar 135mm F/3.5 lens, S/N 2029752 in good condition. A few rub marks on the barrel and hood, but glass is clean, clear, free of fungus/haze, free of scratches, and no dust whatsoever. Blades are nice and crisp. Comes with the screw in hood and front/back lens caps. Focusing is nice and smooth, and aperture ring still maintains distinct clicks.
I also have 2 M42 adapters on sale, as well as a like new K-7 and other accessories, so check my listings if you're in the market for some new gear.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Good
Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only
Shipping Charge
$6
Shipping Services
USPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order
Return Policy & Additional Details
Paypal or Money Order acceptable. Note I do not have a Premier/Business account so no credit card funded transactions please.
Returns if item is not as described but being sold as is.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 12:31 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Asahi Pentax Super-Takumar 50/1.4
Asking Price
$65
Item Location
Seattle, WA
Item Description
Selling an Asahi Pentax Super-Takumar 50/1.4, S/N 1581875, in good condition. A few rub marks/scratches along the barrel, but the glass is IMMACULATE. No dust, dirt, fungus, haze, or oil on the blades. Focus is SMOOTH. Distinct clicks on aperture ring, and takes great photos. There is a slight ding on the filter ring (just above and to the left of the "Super", but this lens still takes a filter no problem. Comes with front cap only. I'll protect the rear with a vintage Asahi Pentax Spotmatic...not sure of that camera's working condition, but the lens is tip-top.
The dust speck you see on the lower middle left is some towel lint on the outside of the lens I failed to notice before snapping the pic. You can also see the slight ding on the upper left...but it still fits a filter no problem.
Shown here with the M42 adapter, also for sale.
Selling all my Pentax gear, so check my listings if you're interested in a Like New K-7/lenses/accessories.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Good
Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only
Shipping Charge
$5
Shipping Services
USPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order
Return Policy & Additional Details
Paypal or Money Order acceptable. Note I do not have a Premier/Business account so no credit card funded transactions please.
Returns if item is not as described but being sold as is.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 12:03 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Katzeye Optics Split-Screen Focusing Screen for K-7
Asking Price
$150
Item Location
Seattle, WA
Item Description
Katzeye Optics Focusing Screen for K-7 in mint condition. Comes with additional Opti-brite Enhancement Treatment and Rule of Thirds Grid Lines. Awesome focusing screen that REALLY helps when using manual focus lenses. The split screen is awesome!
Selling all my Pentax gear, so check my listings if you're interested in a like new k-7/lenses/accessories.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint
Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only
Shipping Charge
$5
Shipping Services
USPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order
Return Policy & Additional Details
Paypal or Money Order acceptable. Note I do not have a Premier/Business account so no credit card funded transactions please.
Returns if item is not as described but being sold as is.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 11:52 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Pentax Accessories: Remote Control F, Magnifying Eyecup O-ME53, Genuine Pentax M42 Mount Lens Adapters
Asking Price
$10-$25
Item Location
Seattle, WA
Item Description
Selling all my Pentax gear and accessories:
Pentax Remote Control F: $10
Works perfectly and in great condition.
O-ME52 Magnifying Eyepiece - fits K10D/100/K7...possibly K5?
Again, in excellent condition. - $20
Genuine Pentax M42 Mount Lens Adapters - I have 2 available for $25 each.
Selling all my gear, so check out my posts if you're interested in a K-7 and various lenses/accessories.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New
Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only
Shipping Charge
$5
Shipping Services
USPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order
Return Policy & Additional Details
Paypal or Money Order acceptable. Note I do not have a Premier/Business account so no credit card funded transactions please.
Returns if item is not as described but being sold as is.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 11:40 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Like New D FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro Lens
Asking Price
$550
Item Location
Seattle, WA
Item Description
Mint/Like New D FA 100 f/2.8 WR Macro Lens for sale. Lens is immaculate and takes amazing pics. Comes with all accessories: Hood, front/back caps, cards, manual, case. Only used for a couple of months. Free of dust/scratches, and has been protected since purchase with a UV filter, which can be included for an additional $10.
Selling all my Pentax gear so check my listings if you're interested in a like new K-7/lenses/accessories.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New
Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only
Shipping Charge
$8
Shipping Services
USPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order
Return Policy & Additional Details
Paypal or Money Order acceptable. Note I do not have a Premier/Business account so no credit card funded transactions please.
Returns if item is not as described but being sold as is.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 11:28 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Like New DA 50-200 WR
Asking Price
$150
Item Location
Seattle, Wa
Item Description
Like New Pentax DA 50-200 f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens for sale. Comes with box and all accessories, hood, front/back caps. Has been protected with UV filter since purchase, can be included for an additional $10. Lens is free of dust/scratches, and is in perfect working condition. Lens is in Like New condition, but the box was folded up and stored, so has some creases.
Selling all my Pentax gear so check my listings if you're interested in a like new K-7/lenses/accessories.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New
Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only
Shipping Charge
$8
Shipping Services
USPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order
Return Policy & Additional Details
Paypal or Money Order acceptable. Note I do not have a Premier/Business account so no credit card funded transactions please.
Returns if item is not as described but being sold as is.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
12-07-2010, 11:10 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Like New Pentax K-7, DA 18-55WR kit
Asking Price
$750
Item Location
Seattle, WA
Item Description
Like New Pentax K-7, DA 18-55 Kit with only 2580 shutter actuations. Camera is clean and free of marks/scratches, both LCD's have been covered with screens since purchase. Lens is also in top condition, and takes pretty good pics for a kit lens. UV filter has been on the lens since purchase, and can be included for an extra $10. Neither has ever been dropped or mishandled in any way. Includes original box, manual, battery, battery charger, and all other standard accessories and paperwork.
Paypal is acceptable and shipped anywhere in the continental US. Note I do not have a Premier/Business account so no credit card funded transactions please.
Includes box, battery, all cables and accessories, manuals and serial number cards, guides, and extra Magic Lantern guide because I'm nice :)
Mint/Like new condition:
Lens is also Mint/Like New, with no scratches, dust, etc.
Selling all my Pentax gear so check my listings if you're interested in more lenses/accessories.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New
Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only
Shipping Charge
$15
Shipping Services
USPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
Paypal or Money Order acceptable. Returns if camera is not as described but being sold as is.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-22-2010, 11:09 AM
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LOL agreed. It's fun to play with Tak's you get on the super cheap though.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-22-2010, 10:45 AM
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The lens tool is called a Spanner, you can probably find them at a local camera store...or they're on Amazon for $15.
To remove the retaining ring, I've used the rubber top of a cane. The pharmacy has different sizes...I picked the largest one and it fits 49mm perfectly. It's all about friction.
The process described sounds pretty similar to what I've done before, which is described HERE. More power to you if you've got the mental fortitude required to rip apart Limited lenses.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-21-2010, 10:14 AM
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I too am amazed by this. My 18-55 AND 50-200 WR kit lenses were pristine...but so much drama with my Limited buying. And I'm not talking about shining a flashlight down the barrel to find fault (I think a tiny bit of TINY dust particles is pretty much unavoidable), but just holding the glass up to a ceiling light would show so much nasty inside my lenses that I never even bothered to put them on my camera.
Since I've had so many issues with unclean lenses, I've decided I'm going to keep this CLEAN copy of the FA 31 Limited, but have B&H send it back to Pentax to have the blades realigned.
On the other hand...my 100 Macro WR is taking some AMAZING pics!!! Only had to return that one ONCE to get a good copy. :P
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-18-2010, 09:52 PM
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With my problems I'm getting stuff like this in my photos:
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-18-2010, 07:56 PM
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Yeah I was kidding. Sounds like a nasty job.
At least there was progress today! 100 Macro is perfect!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-18-2010, 07:37 PM
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I don't suppose you have a detailed document with images and step by step instructions detailing the process of realigning the blades?
I think I'd be way too nervous about operating on the diaphragm myself, so I guess we'll see how much the technician cares about getting it right. I may be hitting you up in a few weeks when I get it back though :P
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-18-2010, 06:40 PM
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The blade in question is bottom center...misalignment appearing on the LHS.
@ 5.6
@8
@11
@16
@22
I have a feeling that at f/2 I'm going to see some funky halos, but the nighttime has not yet arrived, so I must wait. :)
I'm thinking, return to B&H to have them send to Pentax for fixing. It starts to look nasty to me at around f/11.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-18-2010, 05:07 PM
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Hah! On my way home from work now :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-18-2010, 04:08 PM
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New update...just opened the box:
Copy #2 of the 100 Macro came in....CLEAN!
4 returns of the 77...and magically the FA31 reappeared in stock. So I exchanged 77 for the 31.
Glass is clean, however, ONE blade is out of alignment...noticeable at 5.6 and beyond.
I plan to use the 31 for nighttime cityscapes, star trails, etc. Basically, everything. f11-f16 are very likely to get a bit of use...and it's very noticeable at these apertures. Not like the FA43 images...rather, the reverse. from f5.6 - f22 the aperture gets more and more squared off. Is the one misaligned blade a returnable offense? Return and run the risk of dirty copies with the same blade issues...or, have B&H send it back to Pentax?
I'm very frustrated with these issues...but I'm determined to get solid copies for my hard earned money. What do you guys think?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-17-2010, 03:30 PM
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Agree with blackcloudbrew...you should get at least one of the kit lenses, or a higher grade DA series lens if you're interested in optimum image quality. As lens technology progresses, other things have regressed. The viewfinder on my K-7 is pretty tough to use with old MF lenses, and I've got 20/20 vision. They expect you to rely on the AF systems, so if you like to manually focus alot, a replacement focusing screen like the KatzEye is almost a must have item.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-16-2010, 10:14 AM
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Oh yeah, @ rkt:
When I get a new lens, I hold it against a well lit white background and look for junk inside. If it passes this initial round, I mount it on my camera and tripod, set to near focus, and take a snapshot of the streetlamps across the street at night at each aperture setting. If it passes that test, I set my tripod up at
specific distances from an object, focus it up, and take another few shots. Takes about 30 minutes, and is well worth the time.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-16-2010, 10:06 AM
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LOL Ira cracks me up.
Yes, these are new lenses. Are you suggesting that as a standard practice, we should all be OK with paying significant amounts of cash for "top of the line" lenses, only to pay more cash in shipping, just to get fixed what should have been constructed properly in the first place? That sounds like a wonderful plan!
I vote that I return the lenses, get quality ones in exchange, and that B&H sends me a defect free 43 limited for my troubles.
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