Its an amazing lens. My copy is pretty beat up, but I wouldn't part with it for anything. In fact I want to fix it up. I think even my "awful" takumar 70-210 is a better lens for portraits. in fact I think its kind of a sleeper.
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Darren Addy <pixelsmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate > the larger optics housed there. > http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html > > > On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: >> You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy. >> >> Does it have the built-in retractable hood? >> >> -- Walt >> >> >> On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: >>> >>> 296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver >>> http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/ >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks, Zos. >>>> >>>> At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;) >>>> >>>> -- Walt >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy.... >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a >>>>>> studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm. >>>>>> >>>>>> Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.] >>>>>> >>>>>> -- Walt >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will >>>>>>> need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE >>>>>>> to pdml members. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Firstly, >>>>>>> I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to 3200 >>>>>>> ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the film >>>>>>> advance lever (top side, towards the rear). Doesn't seem to have >>>>>>> affected anything, just a cosmetic boo-boo (and one that isn't seen >>>>>>> from the subject's side)... $195 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Next, >>>>>>> I have a minty looking Super Takumar 35mm f/2 (yep, 2.0), It comes >>>>>>> with original caps, and new looking case. It also comes with the >>>>>>> matching Takumar metal hood which comes in it's own new looking case. >>>>>>> This lens has the thorium element and I haven't given it UV treatment >>>>>>> yet, so may require color temp. correction in post. Cosmetically this >>>>>>> kit looks new, except that the previous owner decided to scratch out >>>>>>> the word Takumar on the hood and front ring. (I KNOW!).....$189 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Next, >>>>>>> Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps & hard case (third >>>>>>> party) ... $339 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Next, >>>>>>> A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter >>>>>>> ... >>>>>>> $89 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.............$39 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of >>>>>>> primes)...............$149 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Darren Addy >>>>>>> Kearney, Nebraska >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> "Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art" - >>>>>>> Peter Galassi >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>>>> follow the directions. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>> follow the directions. >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > > -- > "Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art" - > Peter Galassi > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
