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Forum: Sold Items 01-25-2020, 11:32 AM  
For Sale - Sold: HD Pentax-FA 35mmF2 and Sigma 24-70mmF2.8 EX DG HSM (Pentax K mount)
Posted By jtk
Replies: 3
Views: 792
The Sigma is sold.
Forum: Sold Items 01-25-2020, 09:59 AM  
For Sale - Sold: HD Pentax-FA 35mmF2 and Sigma 24-70mmF2.8 EX DG HSM (Pentax K mount)
Posted By jtk
Replies: 3
Views: 792
***SIGMA IS SOLD***


HD Pentax-FA 35mmF2
Condition: Like New
Asking price: $250

Purchased this new, used it maybe twice. Includes packaging, instructions, and the Pentax soft case. Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail. Paypal payment only.

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM (Pentax K mount)

Condition: Good
Asking price: $150
I got this used from Ebay, and then sent it to Sigma to have the mount changed so it doesn't scratch the K1 body (I will include the documentation from Sigma about this). Otherwise the lens is in good shape and seems to work fine. Includes the original box and manual. Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail. Paypal only.
Forum: Sold Items 11-02-2019, 06:55 AM  
For Sale - Sold: SMC Pentax-M 1:2 50mm, Takumar-A 1:3.5~4.5 28-80mm, SMC Pentax-F 1:3.5-4.5 35-70mm
Posted By jtk
Replies: 1
Views: 591
PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
SMC Pentax-M 1:2 50mm, Takumar-A 1:3.5~4.5 28-80mm, SMC Pentax-F 1:3.5-4.5 35-70mm

Asking Price
1.00 USD

Item Location
Chicagoland, IL (United States)

Item Description
Here are 3 cheap lenses that I want to get rid of. They are not perfect, but they are functional. The 2 manual focus lenses have some marks on the front elements that may or may not affect pictures; they may also come off with cleaning. I do not have a camera to use them on any more.

Basically I'm looking to get rid of these for the price of shipping, and so I will ship them before payment is received so that you can pay the exact amount if you want.


Manual focus:
SMC Pentax-M 1:2 50mm
Takumar-A Zoom 1:3.5~4.5 28-80mm

Auto focus:
SMC Pentax-F Zoom 1:3.5-4.5 35-70mm. This lens I did use on my K1; as far as I could tell, it worked perfectly, although the motor was a little loud.

All of these have both caps, also.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Fair

Shipping Destinations
United States

Shipping Charge
10.00

Shipping Services
Priority Mail

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
Given the prices, no returns accepted.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
Forum: Sold Items 11-02-2019, 06:42 AM  
For Sale - Sold: Pentax D-Li90 battery
Posted By jtk
Replies: 1
Views: 530
PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Pentax D-Li90 battery

Asking Price
25.00 USD

Item Location
Chicagoland, IL (United States)

Item Description
Pentax D-Li90 battery. I purchased from Amazon for a K1 that I ended up not keeping. I don't have any original packaging, but it was charged at most 2 times (I ended up using the battery that came with the camera while I had it). I have no reason to believe it's not genuine.

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
United States

Shipping Charge
0

Shipping Services
Priority Mail

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns accepted

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
Forum: General Talk 08-15-2019, 06:40 AM  
Your latest acquisition
Posted By jtk
Replies: 27,136
Views: 2,083,205
Rokinon 14mm/2.8. Hoping to get out with it tomorrow. I had a similar lens for my Canon 5D but it was pretty hard to use without any kind of focus confirmation aids available.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-05-2019, 02:40 PM  
K1 and Sigma EX 24-70 out of focus shots
Posted By jtk
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
OK, in case you're still interested, I took some better pictures and now think the only problem was me. Here's a link to my Flickr, the latest 3 were taken with the Sigma.

Justin DeAre | Flickr
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-04-2019, 12:22 AM  
K1 and Sigma EX 24-70 out of focus shots
Posted By jtk
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
You know, in thinking about this more, I'm quite sure I was changing the aperture as I shot (F4 and 1/4000 is not a setting I would ever use for landscape shots) and every picture I took that day was shot at F4. In test shots after that I've been able to get the aperture to change but now I'm wondering how everything would've ended up at F4. I'll have to play with it more to see if I can figure out what happened.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-02-2019, 01:11 PM  
K1 and Sigma EX 24-70 out of focus shots
Posted By jtk
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
Sorry for wasting everyone's time. I'll try to do better. Thanks for looking.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-02-2019, 01:03 PM  
K1 and Sigma EX 24-70 out of focus shots
Posted By jtk
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
I'm still getting used to the camera, so that's entirely on me. I will try again with the correct settings and see if there is a difference.

Also, based on the images I got at F4, I would say my luck has been bad. :)
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-02-2019, 12:46 PM  
K1 and Sigma EX 24-70 out of focus shots
Posted By jtk
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
I recently got this Sigma EX 24-70 from Ebay to use with my K1. I sent it to Sigma before use to get the mount switched to the one that doesn't scratch the K1 body. I took it out for the first time today and ended up with a bunch of out of focus shots. I don't have any experience with lens calibration, does this look like something that can be fixed using that? FWIW, I didn't notice any issues taking similar shots with an SMC 35-70 on the same camera.

Here is my picture. Any advice appreciated!
Forum: Post Your Photos! 04-12-2019, 07:39 PM  
Landscape Morton Arboretum in Illinois
Posted By jtk
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Thanks! I have lived here almost 50 years, but I didn't start going to the arboretum until the last 10 or so. I have a feeling it has changed a lot, they have made it into a bit of a destination for families rather than just a nature preserve. But, it's close to home.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 04-12-2019, 02:07 PM  
Landscape Morton Arboretum in Illinois
Posted By jtk
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Thanks! It didn't last long.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 04-12-2019, 11:53 AM  
Landscape Morton Arboretum in Illinois
Posted By jtk
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Finally got to take my new K1 out.
Forum: General Talk 04-10-2019, 06:23 AM  
Your latest acquisition
Posted By jtk
Replies: 27,136
Views: 2,083,205
Got the HD FA 35mm/2.0 yesterday. Hoping to get out and do some shooting soon, but the weather has not been cooperating.
Forum: General Talk 04-01-2019, 09:19 AM  
Who will offer to watch feature films about photographers?
Posted By jtk
Replies: 62
Views: 6,696
There's not a lot of photography in it, but I'll mention it anyway: The Midnight Meat Train (2008). Bradley Cooper has a Leica in it.

Wikipedia: "The Midnight Meat Train is a 2008 horror film based on Clive Barker's 1984 short story of the same name, which can be found in Volume One of Barker's collection Books of Blood. The film follows a photographer who attempts to track down a serial killer dubbed the "Subway Butcher", and discovers more than he bargained for under the city streets."
Forum: General Talk 03-30-2019, 11:55 AM  
Your latest acquisition
Posted By jtk
Replies: 27,136
Views: 2,083,205
My K1 came yesterday. Really like it so far. Only lens I have currently is an old Takumar 28-80 manual focus...
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 03-25-2019, 10:39 AM  
Didn't realize how many AF FF lenses I had until I got my K-1
Posted By jtk
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
Yeah, that one had some marks on the front glass, and I'm not actually ready to purchase yet, but I like that lens at that price are available. Thanks!
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 03-25-2019, 09:14 AM  
Didn't realize how many AF FF lenses I had until I got my K-1
Posted By jtk
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
First ebay result is one for $25! :)
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 03-25-2019, 08:37 AM  
Didn't realize how many AF FF lenses I had until I got my K-1
Posted By jtk
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
Thanks, definitely going to look into that one. I mostly shoot outside anyway.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 03-25-2019, 05:37 AM  
Didn't realize how many AF FF lenses I had until I got my K-1
Posted By jtk
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
The F70-210 is the 4.5-5.6 version?

I am in the process of switching from Canon to a K1 and trying to consolidate down to 3-4 lenses, and that covers a range that I find useful. I need to sell a lot of Canon gear, but the price on that lens is very favorable.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 03-09-2015, 02:43 PM  
Film roll fully rewinded before finished :(
Posted By jtk
Replies: 26
Views: 18,504
I have a more plastic leader retriever that works well (any time it didn't work it was my fault). I use it to pull the leader back out of the roll so I can trim it for loading into my developing reels (theoretically... I've only done it in practice so far). It seems better to do it this way than to put scissors in my dark bag and try to cut it straight by feel.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 03-09-2015, 05:02 AM  
Introduce your... film Pentax!
Posted By jtk
Replies: 3,535
Views: 773,363
Thanks guys!

I noticed also that I think the aperture switch on the lens was stuck between A and M, it seemed like it was much better after I switched it to M (I had forgotten about the switch completely).

I can't see any differences either; as far as function goes (and from what I remember), it seems to be the same.

The lenses are pretty nice! Certainly nothing modern that I've used is as nice to focus manually.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 03-07-2015, 05:07 PM  
Introduce your... film Pentax!
Posted By jtk
Replies: 3,535
Views: 773,363
In 1988, I signed up for a photo class at high school. My dad was sort of an enthusiast at the time, so he encouraged it by buying me a Spotmatic with 2 or 3 lenses. I used it for a number of years but didn't take it with me to college and so my little sister started using it. Then she took it to Patagonia and left it on a train or in a taxi on the way back home. I've had a number of cameras since but always had fond memories of the Spotmatic. So I got another one.

This one is a Honeywell where my old one was an Asahi. I think there are slight differences but it's been a while. I have:
Super Takumar 55/1.8
Super Takumar 28/3.5

I'm shooting a variety of film:
Fujia Superia for color shots (some is expired; I troll around on eBay with the goal of spending $1/roll; for some reason so far it's all been Fuji)
Kodak BW400CN and Ilford XP2 Super for C41 B&W (a local camera store will develop for $3/roll, and I have a film scanner)
Kodak T-Max because it's what I used in the 80s
And then I found my old bulk load cassettes that we used in school so I bought a loader that came with film in it; I got about 14 rolls out of that (some are 12 exp so I don't ruin too much with my developing skills)
And once I get my developing routine going I have a 100ft roll of Arista.edu in the freezer, and I will probably try some Orwo at some point also.

Enough of that, here's a picture of the new camera:



Ran the first roll through it today, it felt very familiar. However the viewfinder seemed a bit grainy, which I don't remember from before. Will bear watching.

And FWIW, I post my good shots here on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/119808237@N06/
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