Re: Help w/Pentax Auto Extension Tubes
Pat, I suspect that the problem is with the return spring (it does not return like the other two tubes), but I am not too confident about opening the back to check it out. I am afraid that the spring will pop out, etc... Have you opened an extension tube before? Is it easy to reset the spring properly? Thanks! -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX Pat White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Normally the linkage is pretty free-floating, with no friction at all. If it's stiff, I would suspect something is bent and binding. Check and see if the pins and levers look straight, and you may spot the problem. Also, is the return spring its proper position, or is it unhooked and jamming the linkage? Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Limited Lens Pool
Why Not?? It think it will be a: 129mm f/2.4 One roll of Fuji Superia Reala. Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX __ Voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My new toy...
Gianfranco, Congratulations on your New K 135/2.5. I have this lens also and I am very impressed with the results. I agree with Shel's opinion of K Series Lenses; that is why I now own only K Series Lenses Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang, Since we are (almost...) back on topic, I'd like to share with you the joy that my newly arrived K 135/2.5 is giving me... I won this lens on eBay (from Germany) few weeks ago. The item was described like new, but when I opened the box what I saw was a NEW K 135/2.5 put in a time machine and sent from the late seventies directly here (and now)... Not even a dust speck between the glass surfaces! I started to think that I don't need a 135/3.5, a 100/2.8 and a couple of 70-210/4, after all... Even the huge and solid 105/2.5 Vivitar macro(like new too) recently bought seems a poor thing in comparison. If the pictures it takes compares to its shape and mechanical feeling, well... I'm excited! I should give a better attention to all the other K series lens auctions around eBay... Gianfranco (happy, even when I think about all the money floating away...) Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 135mm lens
Hi Paul, This is the lens that is referred as the K135/2.5 (from Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax Page): http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/105-200/135f2,5.html I recently picked one up on eBay and it is worth the wait to get this one. It is an outstanding lens Better than the M135/3.5, which I use to own. Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see the following on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1263374142 Is this what is sometimes referred to as the K135/2.5? Is it significantly better (sharpness, color, bokeh, whatever) than the M135/3.5? - Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: record priced K105/2.8
Scoot, I guess you can call it magic glass but the SMC-K 105mm f/2.8 is definitely a better performer than the SMC-M 100mm f/2.8; this is not to say that the M 100/2.8 is a poor performer by any standards. I have owned both and the K 105/2.8 produced much sharper images with excellent bokeh. I guess the high price is because the K 105/2.8 rarely shows up on eBay or camera stores very much... Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX Scooterman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's all the hub-bub over this lens for? Nathan's camera (definitely NOT my first choice) has a M100/2.8 for $200. Or does the 105 have the equivalent of magic glass?? If you had a 105/2.8 a 100/2.8 side-by-side... why'd you choose one over the other?? http://www.vintagevisuals.com/pentax.htm has 2 screw mount 105/2.8 Takumar's for less than $200 Canadian. == Thanks John Mustarde For the info RE: your experience with 500mm f8 mirror lens... a nice website. 400 ISO film is pretty much all I buy (the gal at the drugstore is gonna screw it up anyway). Fuji seems to survive the best. But that's ME, in my area other's may have different results/preferences. One lister went to the Superbike meet. I got some kick-booty shots with Fuji 800 a 70~200 zoom with a Kiron 2x adaptor. Quite a few shots with the rider juuusst at the apex of their jump. I was amazed that a semi-manual system could do so well. (Program Plus). Someone from the list warned me that some 500mm f8's are really f11's ( offered to sell me some Ukranian glass). I dunno, I'm still kicking tires. We'll see. (Ever get a new tripod for the 600mm?) BTW what's the story with the Gold LX? Surely it's not Gold gold? It has Titanium Nitride coating? Polished Bronze plating? Or actual 10k gold?? thanks Scoot - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A Record Price for a K105/2.8?
Wow! I just placed my SMC Pentax-K 105mm f/2.8 on eBay ( http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1258572054 )with a BIN of $285.00... Maybe I should have asked for more. Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX Todd Stanley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow! And sight unseen too. I spotted that one when it was first listed, thinking I might throw a bid in - but not anymore. For that amount of money I'd get that FA 35mm F2! Todd At 02:49 PM 7/24/01 -0700, you wrote: Glad I already have one ... http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1258450109 -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: SMC-M Pentax 35mm f/2.0 SMC-K Pentax 28mm f/3.5 Lens
Hi Everyone, I am selling my SMC-M Pentax 35mm f/2.0 Lens with Pentax Brand UV Filter, Front and Rear Caps for $225.00 + shipping and insurance. If no one responds, I will be placing the lens on eBay tomorrow evening. The lens is in KEH EXC+ Condition, with only minimal wear on the aperture ring. The glass is perfect with only the typical dust specks. This compact lens is fast, sharp, contrasty, and great for indoor group shoots. I am also selling my SMC-K Pentax 28mm f/3.5 Lens with Hoya Skylight Filter, front and rear caps (generic) for $85.00. This lens is in KEH EXC-/BGN Condition because there is a very slight cleaning mark (does not affect photos) on the front element, average brassing and some fading of the aperture numbers. As some of you already know, even though the SMC Pentax-K 28mm f/3.5 is slower, this lens is the best 28mm from Pentax, in terms of its optical performance. If you are interested, I can e-mail you some photos of the lenses. Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Portrait lens wanted
Hi Brent, As Bob S. mentioned, the SMC-K Pentax 105mm f/2.8 is somewhat rare; it took about three months of searching Camera Stores Web Sites (Adorama, BH, KEH, etc...) and eBay before I found one at Adorama in EXC+ Condition for $200. I use to own the SMC-M Pentax 100mm f/2.8 and I believe the K105/2.8 is better performer. However, if you want a M100/2.8, Camera Co-Op of Austin (512) 804-2667, currently has one in at least EXC Condition for $125. Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Austin, TX From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 19:36:12 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Portrait lens wanted I've been hunting for a good portait lens for a while, but E-bay has been awfully slow lately. (unless you are in to belt buckles and endoscopes). What i'm looking for is a K105/2.8 or an M or A 100/2.8 (not macro).I've passed up the M a few times b/c i'm waiting to see an A 100 or K 105,but i've not even seen them. So...i guess what i'm asking is how much doeither of these go for? It might be that i am waiting around for somethingout of my league, but i don't know b/c i've not even seen one around. Are theyrare? or just so good no one wants to sell them? Also...anyone just really feel like getting rid of one of these, or should i keep waiting? Thanks. Brent __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
SMC-K Pentax 105mm f/2.8
Hi Everyone, I praised this lens last week while discussing the SMC-M 100mm f/2.8 and I indicated it was somewhat rare. Well, the local Pro Shop currently has one in Exc+ Condition ($200), if anybody is interested. The price is on the high side, but this is an outstanding short telephoto lens. http://www.precision-camera.com/buy/usedpentax.htm Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Austin, TX __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Thoughs on M 100/2.8
Hi Brent, I use to own this very nice short telophoto. I bought it for the same reasons you are considering purchasing it; for portrait use. I liked it; good color, good bokeh, and very easy to handle. I shot some very nice portraits with it. However, my only complaint with it was that it was not as sharp as I would have liked it to be. If you look at the BOA's Gallery: Pentax Lenses Review Web Site: http://home.att.net/~alnem/html/pentax_primes.html#100, you can see some of the reviews on this focal length. I did and that is why I purchased the SMC-K 105mm f/2.8 (somewhat rare) and sold my SMC-M 100mm f/2.8. Nonetheless, the SMC-M 100mm f/2.8 is an excellent performer and can be found at a good price. Good Luck! -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Austin, TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking for a fairly decent portrait lens. Is this a quality piece of equipment? They aren't that expensive on E-bay (about $100) so i was wondering. Brent - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Handle Mount Flash (Pentax vs. Metz)
Hi Everyone, I need advise/recommendation on purchasing a Handle Mount Flash for my Pentax LX. I really like the Pentax AF-400T Flash but was wondering how does everyone feel about the Metz 45CL-1/CL-4?? Is the fill flash option of the CL-4 very useful and worth the additional money? Any advise is appreciated. Thanks! -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Austin, TX __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: anyone got a spare pentax (original) rear (slr lens)cap FS?
Hi Daphne, I saw your post and I may have a spare Pentax Brand Rear Cap; I will need to look in my drawer when I get home. You indicated you may want to trade a Pentax Hood for a Rear Cap. Is the hood you have for a SMC Pentax-K 28mm f/3.5 lens (52mm filter)? I also have this lens but I do not have a hood for it and would love to trade for it. Please let me know. Thanks! -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Austin, TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just got a 28mm f3.5-K off ebay thats in pretty nice shape - I'm thinking of trying it tomorrow - but of course there's an ugly generic rear cap.. teach me to go selling my lenses with both their original caps instead of saving one ! anyways, if someone got one in LN condition FS (or trade.. for a hood perhaps? got several lying round), I'm interested! thanks Daphne - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 300 f4.0 revisited
I once owned a SMC-M* 300mm f/4.0 and later sold it to buy a SMC-K 200mm f/2.5, which I think is more useful for my purposes. However, I do miss not having the SMC-M* 300mm. The lens produced photos with great color rendition and sharpness, not that the SMC-K 200mm is a poor performer by any means, but I sometimes need more reach. I am going to start looking for either an M* or A* 300mm, but was wondering if anyone has compared these two lenses (I believe they probably perform the same) to the SMC-K 300mm. The K version always seems to sell for less, but if it performs comparable to the M* or A*, this lens may be a better buy, even though it weights more. Thanks! -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Austin, TX Dave Weiss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all; I recently purchased a 300f4.0 (k) lens from KEH. After having lost several Ebay auctions, I just couldn't get the bad taste out of my mouth any other way! Argghhh! That 300m* on Ebay just did not find its way into my collection. I will be receiving my 300f4.0 in a few days and was wondering: 1. According to Boz's site, the optical formula is 7 elements in 5 groups while all the subsequent 300 lenses were 7-8 or 7-9. What specifically would more elements correct? Chromatic abberation? Pincushion? I am going to put the lens through some tests and thought I might look rather closely at what pentax thought was its shortcomings. 2. Should I expect a tripod mount with this particular lens? 3. I could not find any specific info and the smc tak version to compare it to, but have seen the positive reviews it gathered a few weeks ago on this list. Would this be one of the kmounts which is essentially a redone screwmount lens? Any comments would be appreciated. thanks much dave ___ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: WA Lens questions?....
Skip, I do not have any experience with Tokina lenses but I use to own the SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 and traded for a SMC Pentax-K 28mm f/3.5 (52mm filter). IMO, the K 28mm f/3.5 (though slower) performs much better than the M 28mm f/2.8. You may want to read BOA's Gallery: Pentax Equipment Reviews http://home.att.net/~alnem/html/equipment_review.html Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Austin, TX "dosk" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Anyone know about Tokina lenses? Specificially, I'm wondering about the Tokina 24-40mm f2.8 ATX, what it's rep is? Would it be a lot less sharper than a prime WA? Enough to cancell out the advantage of having 24-28-35-40mm in one lens? It is a little expensive, even used Is it worth it? My other considerations are good lenses (and also a lot cheaper), they are the 28mm f2.8 Pentax M (preferably) or A or F lenses. Any opinions on the Tokina, or on the Pentax WA's, based on experience? (Will be using this WA lens on my manual ZX-M) Thanks, Skip __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org.
Leatherette on LX
Hi Everyone, I have an LX in excellent cosmetic condition except that a very small portion of the leatherette on the back cover is coming loose. Nothing major, but it does bother me. I was wondering if anyone knows what glue or rubber cement (brand?) repair technicians use to glue it back into place? Thanks! -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org.
