Thank you Kevin, I needed that!!!
Karen
On Fri, 31 Aug 2001 21:35:40 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hello, my name is Kevin Thornsberry and I submitted a picture to the
> September PUG with a Sigma lens.
>
> whew . . .I feel better.
>
> For October I had planned to submit a picture taken with my ZX-5n and my
> Pentax FA 28-200, but also with a cheap old Soligor 2x converter I needed
> to get the shot. I've since replaced the Soligar 2X with Pentax 1.4x and
2x
> converters. Please advise. Lasse wrote: > Maybe because the submission
> guidelines says that during open months >pictures shot with non Pentax
> equipment are welcome...
>
> Well, that's what I thought. I wasn't trying to break the PUG rules. The
> fact is, I own two non-Pentax branded lenses (and one is in my "to be
sold"
> category). The other is my Sigma 20/1.8 Ex. Now, I have no problem living
> within the rules. I'm not going to lie about what I use so if you say that
> I can't submit pictures with my Sigman 20 then I'll probably just sit some
> months out since I'm really enjoying using it but for me, when I'm walking
> around with my Pentax/Sigma combo I'm not a Sigma shooter. I'm a Pentax
> shooter. Sigma has produced an accessory that permits me to get more
> enjoyment out of my Pentax equipment. Pentax doesn't really have a lens I
> consider equivalent. Consequently, if you take a vote, I'd vote for
> allowing any pictures with some component being Pentax, generally body or
> lens. However, I reserve some respect for the rebels in this world who
will
> put a Pentax filter (I understand that Pentax SMC filters are of very high
> quality) on the front of ! a Fijayamigushi system they bought on the home
> shopping network for $19.99 just to make a statement. If they do, the PDML
> will deliver the appropriate "Boos" and "Hisses". In the mean time I have
a
> few more confessions to make + I replaced the Pentax neck strap on my
Zx-5n
> with one by Op-Tech. + I once considered buying an Olympus right angle
> finder because I heard they fit some Pentax bodies. + I have numerous
> Pentax lenses purchased from KEH that were later fitted with "no name"
lens
> caps. + I recently posted a message to the PDML which contained some
> remarks in favor of digital photography. + I filter most threads about
> Spotmatics and LXs. + I once admired a Nikon F5 in a store. I looked
really
> big and it was all black. + I occaisionally post messages in rich-text
> format. (Purely by accident, I promise) + I removed a tag from my mattress
> which clearly stated, "Do no remove under penalty of law." + I drink
> directly from the milk jug. + I swim within a hour of eating. + I think
> "Seinfeld" was a dumb show. + I was a little insulted by Bob Blakely's
> remarks. + I used to think Disco was cool.
>
> Kevin Thornsberry
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