Was it really worth that much? Part Deux

2004-12-18 Thread Don Sanderson
Worth even more than that I guess: http://tinyurl.com/52xov Don -Original Message- From: Collin R Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Was it really worth that much? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll

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2004-12-17 Thread Cotty
On 16/12/04, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed: Hoovers? As in vacuums [vacuums suck ;-)], as in bad? Ask Wendy ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Was it really worth that much? On 16/12/04, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed: Hoovers? As in vacuums [vacuums suck ;-)], as in bad? Actually, vacuum cleaners don't suck. They just creat an environment allowing the Earth to blow

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-17 Thread Doug Franklin
On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 12:04:29 -0600, William Robb wrote: Actually, vacuum cleaners don't suck. They just creat an environment allowing the Earth to blow. There is no gravity, the Earth sucks. -- Anonymous TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
in a *heartbeat* for an A, F or FA version, if it was nearly as good! Don -Original Message- From: Collin R Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Was it really worth that much? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll

RE: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-17 Thread Don Sanderson
easily. Mine is just a ST and I love it, I consider $150 a bargain for the quality. Don -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 6:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Was it really worth that much? It's a K lens Don

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2004-12-17 Thread pnstenquist
that much easily. Mine is just a ST and I love it, I consider $150 a bargain for the quality. Don -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 6:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Was it really worth that much

RE: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-17 Thread Don Sanderson
That's OK, I was looking for an excuse to make a wisecrack anyway. ;-) Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 8:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much? You're right. I don't know

Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=3860946186ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT You impress at a distance, but you impact a life up close. The closer the relationship the greater the impact. Howard Hendricks

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Rob Studdert
On 16 Dec 2004 at 17:15, Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=3860946186ssPageName=ST RK:MEWA:IT You impress at a distance, but you impact a life up close. The closer the relationship the greater the impact. Howard Hendricks If seripak comes up

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Fred
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=3860946186ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT Generic answer - Yes, if the buyer wants it that much. Specific answer - The K 85/1.8 ~is~ a gorgeous lens in all respects. Economics answer - Obviously (assuming that the buyer will come through). Fred

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It wasn't that long ago that these lenses were selling for quite a bit more. $420.00 seems like a reasonable - almost bargain - price to me. I sold two that needed repair for more that $350.00 each some time ago, and paid $600.00 plus for one that was in mint condition, also a few years back.

RE: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Don Sanderson
, December 16, 2004 4:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Was it really worth that much? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=3860946186 ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT You impress at a distance, but you impact a life up close. The closer the relationship the greater

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Don Sanderson Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much? I WOULD give that much in a *heartbeat* for an A, F or FA version, if it was nearly as good! How does the 77 stack up? William Robb

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2004-12-16 Thread Peter J. Alling
To someone..(Seripak for example). Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=3860946186ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT You impress at a distance, but you impact a life up close. The closer the relationship the greater the impact. Howard Hendricks -- I can

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2004-12-16 Thread Don Sanderson
] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 5:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Was it really worth that much? - Original Message - From: Don Sanderson Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much? I WOULD give that much in a *heartbeat* for an A, F or FA version

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2004-12-16 Thread Don Sanderson
Hoovers? As in vacuums [vacuums suck ;-)], as in bad? Don -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 6:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Was it really worth that much? es to mind. The 77 pretty much Hoovers

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2004-12-16 Thread pnstenquist
version, if it was nearly as good! Don -Original Message- From: Collin R Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Was it really worth that much? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd

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2004-12-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Don SandersonSubject: RE: Was it really worth that much? Hoovers? As in vacuums [vacuums suck ;-)], as in bad? bad. William Robb

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2004-12-16 Thread Rob Studdert
On 17 Dec 2004 at 1:24, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For candid portraits I prefer something longer than 135. Even with an 85, you're only a half dozen feet away or so. With a e00, you can hide around the corner:-). Paul Yes, even my AF200/2.8 with a 1.7 tc is too short on occasion :-P

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2004-12-16 Thread pnstenquist
tones and I like the Bokeh. (Now that I can pronounce it I'll use it!) ;-) Don -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much

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2004-12-16 Thread Don Sanderson
LOL, love 'em! Don -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 8:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much? On 17 Dec 2004 at 1:24, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For candid portraits I prefer

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2004-12-16 Thread Don Sanderson
] Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much? Doh. That was supposed to read, With a 300, you can hide around the corner. Paul For candid portraits I prefer something longer than 135. Even with an 85, you're only a half dozen feet away or so. With a e00, you can hide around the corner

RE: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Don Sanderson
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 6:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much? It's a K lens Don. The M 85, which is much less expensive, is an 85/2. My SMCT version went for $270 a few months

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Jon Glass
On Dec 17, 2004, at 3:41 AM, Don Sanderson wrote: I said candid, not covert! ;-) If you want covert, there's always this: http://www.allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=36686305 This discussion got me looking on our lokal eBay and this was the first auction. ;-) Divide the Kup teraz (buy it now) price

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Juan Buhler
On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:15:13 -0500, Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=3860946186ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT I paid $160 for mine, brassed with perfect glass. Then, after three years of happy use it fell from my pocket when riding my

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Mark Erickson
Consider also the prices of the 77mm ltd, the FA* 85 F1.4, and the nearly-unobtainable A* 85 F1.4. A fast 85 is a wonderful thing. --Mark Shel Belinkoff wrote: It wasn't that long ago that these lenses were selling for quite a bit more. $420.00 seems like a reasonable - almost bargain -

RE: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Don Sanderson
Candid portraits in real dim lighting anyone? Don (The fast 85 is your friend!) -Original Message- From: Mark Erickson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 5:23 PM To: pentax-discuss Subject: Re: Was it really worth that much? A fast 85 is a wonderful thing

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2004-12-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Don Sanderson Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much? From what I've seen it stacks up just fine. At $700.00 it stacks a bit to high for me though. :-( Actually, from the results I get with the 85/1.9 (Under $150.00) I don't know if the 77 could beat

Re: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've seen that lens go for even a bit more. And as good examples end up in the hands of those who will never part with them, it becomes more and more scarce. Paul On Dec 16, 2004, at 5:15 PM, Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?

RE: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Rob Studdert
On 16 Dec 2004 at 18:26, Don Sanderson wrote: Hoovers? As in vacuums [vacuums suck ;-)], as in bad? I don't know, the 77mm is Ok for me, bokeh is nice and smooth, wide open it's fine too, it may be too sharp for some though. I must admit that I'm a little confused over all this portrait lens

RE: Was it really worth that much?

2004-12-16 Thread Don Sanderson
on skin tones and I like the Bokeh. (Now that I can pronounce it I'll use it!) ;-) Don -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much? On 16 Dec 2004 at 18

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2004-12-16 Thread pnstenquist
Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Was it really worth that much? On 16 Dec 2004 at 18:26, Don Sanderson wrote: Hoovers? As in vacuums [vacuums suck ;-)], as in bad? I don't