FS Friday: Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL and Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye

Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX condition Includes caps. Photos upon request. $175, includes shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-FA-28mm-F2.8-Lens.html FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8

FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX

FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN Only selling because I also got a Pentax 10-17mm. Photos upon request. Includes original caps, box, papers, bag, etc. Manual focus, Pentax mount with A position. $220 including

FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX

FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN Only selling because I also got a Pentax 10-17mm. Photos upon request. Includes original caps, box, papers, bag, etc. Manual focus, Pentax mount with A position. $225 including

Re: FSF: Pentax K-3 body (1 yr old) and Collectible Pentax-M 28mm (version 2) EXC+

be certain of condition etc. Email me off-list if interested. > > > Also, for the Pentax Collector... > > I have the scarce (according to Bojidar Dimitrov's site) > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/wide-

FSF: Pentax K-3 body (1 yr old) and Collectible Pentax-M 28mm (version 2) EXC+

st if interested. Also, for the Pentax Collector... I have the scarce (according to Bojidar Dimitrov's site) http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/wide-angle/M28f2.8-ii.html This is the Version 2 Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 an

Re: Bottlebrush tree (Sunactinon 28mm f2.8)

Yes, that's it, except mine is the "A" version. There seems to be very little info on Sunactinon lenses which were made by Goyo Optical Inc. I also have a Pentax M 28mm f2.8 & a Sigma Mini Wide II ("A") 28mm f2.8. They are all very similar in peformance.

Re: FS Friday: SMC Takumar 24mm, K-5II, SMC K 28mm f3.5

mpare KEH prices: > http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/KEH24mmSMCTakumar.png > My price is $199 plus actual shipping (worldwide to PDMLers) > > My K-3 is arriving Tuesday, so my K-5II needs to go. Just under 6000 > clicks on it. $469 > > And I'm going to sell my nice SMC K 28m

FS Friday: SMC Takumar 24mm, K-5II, SMC K 28mm f3.5

K-3 is arriving Tuesday, so my K-5II needs to go. Just under 6000 clicks on it. $469 And I'm going to sell my nice SMC K 28mm f3.5. This is the legendary sharp one. Lots of great images here to show you what this lens can do in the color/contrast department also: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/

WTB: Pentax-F 17-28mm

Does anyone have a Pentax-F 17-28mm that they would be willing to part with? U.S. or Canada would probably be the only practical places where shipping would not be prohibitive. Thanks. Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Lens hood for pentax m 28mm

On May 17, 2012, at 15:46 , steve harley wrote: > on 2012-05-17 15:06 P. J. Alling wrote >> Which would be perfect for film, > > i thought the OP wanted one for film > >> but for digital the lens hood from a 43mm >> limited would be preferable, though even that might be too short to be really >>

Re: Lens hood for pentax m 28mm

on 2012-05-17 15:06 P. J. Alling wrote Which would be perfect for film, i thought the OP wanted one for film but for digital the lens hood from a 43mm limited would be preferable, though even that might be too short to be really effective. wouldn't it also depend somewhat on how the lens bo

Re: Lens hood for pentax m 28mm

m and M28mm lenses that works fine with my K-5, but when I tried it with my K1000, I get vignetting. the sole piece of Pentax equipment inherited from my stepfather was one of these: <http://www.ebay.com/itm/TAKUMAR-1-3-5-28mm-LENS-HOOD-Asahi-PENTAX-LENS-SHADE-w-CASE-Rear-LENS-Cap-/3209

Re: Lens hood for pentax m 28mm

.com/itm/TAKUMAR-1-3-5-28mm-LENS-HOOD-Asahi-PENTAX-LENS-SHADE-w-CASE-Rear-LENS-Cap-/320907490116> (Asahi hood for Takumar 1:3.5 28mm) i see several of these on eBay, the link above is to the first i saw at a reasonable price mine is in near mint shape; it's pretty, and it works perfectly on

Re: Lens hood for pentax m 28mm

From: Kenton Brede > > >> I've got a screw in lens hood for my M50mm and M28mm lenses that works >> fine with my K-5, but when I tried it with my K1000, I get vignetting. >>  I found a hood for the 50mm on B&H but not for the 28mm.  From what I >> gather the offi

RE: Lens hood for pentax m 28mm

From: Kenton Brede I've got a screw in lens hood for my M50mm and M28mm lenses that works fine with my K-5, but when I tried it with my K1000, I get vignetting. I found a hood for the 50mm on B&H but not for the 28mm. From what I gather the official hood is a PH-S49 for the 28mm. C

Lens hood for pentax m 28mm

I've got a screw in lens hood for my M50mm and M28mm lenses that works fine with my K-5, but when I tried it with my K1000, I get vignetting. I found a hood for the 50mm on B&H but not for the 28mm. From what I gather the official hood is a PH-S49 for the 28mm. Can't find tha

Re: FS Friday (late): A-50mm f/1.7, A-28mm f/2.8

at they're worth. I think I'd probably like to see about $100 for the 28mm - the 50mm I just don't know what its value is. Anyone? If anyone is interested in either and wants to shoot me an offer, let me know. It's probably not worth bothering with international shipping unles

FS Friday (late): A-50mm f/1.7, A-28mm f/2.8

A couple of manual-focus lenses are just sitting in my "unused lenses" box. Now that I have the FA-50 f/1.7 and the new 35mm f/2.4 these two just don't see much use. I'm not sure what they're worth. I think I'd probably like to see about $100 for the 28mm - t

FS: Superb SMC K 200mm f4 and Pentax-M 28mm f3.5

needs no introductions: Pentax-M 28mm f3.5. Optically & mechanically perfect. You need a magnifying lens to see the tiny cosmetic evidence of any usage. (Still has bright "PASSED" sticker fully intact). Original caps - some silver lettering worn from front cap. Includes 49mm UV filter. $

Re: 28mm Nirvana achieved

Just as well. Hubris is an ugly thing ;-) On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > The universe is a weird place. Today I find another SMC K 28mm f3.5 > that was listed BIN for $18. A few moments later an SMC K 200mm f4, > BIN $18. While I was gloating, I missed the SMC K

Re: 28mm Nirvana achieved

The universe is a weird place. Today I find another SMC K 28mm f3.5 that was listed BIN for $18. A few moments later an SMC K 200mm f4, BIN $18. While I was gloating, I missed the SMC K 135mm BIN for $18. That'll teach me. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/ma

Re: 28mm Nirvana achieved

for other K 28mm f3.5 examples which were also Special. They weren't hard to find). I love this list (most days). : ) -- 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.

Re: 28mm Nirvana achieved

O, 3.5 smack talk. I have one too, so go right ahead ;-) On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 4:57 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > Or at least should be achieved when it gets here by Friday. > : ) > http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5638296739/in/photostream > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@

28mm Nirvana achieved

Or at least should be achieved when it gets here by Friday. : ) http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5638296739/in/photostream -- 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 f

Re: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount on ebay

; From: "Brian Walters" > Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net > Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:59:11 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount > on ebay > >

Re: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount on ebay

I hate it when my Tokina goes cactus. -Original Message- From: "Brian Walters" Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:59:11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pe

Re: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount on ebay

On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:50 -0500, "Ann Sanfedele" wrote: > > > I'll be very surprised if it doesn't sell... I did want the list guys > to have a heads up - > since I have the manual 28mm Pentax I couldn't justify keeping it. The > other camera s

RE: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount on ebay

Mail List Subject: Re: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount on ebay I'll be very surprised if it doesn't sell... I did want the list guys to have a heads up - since I have the manual 28mm Pentax I couldn't justify keeping it. The other camera stuff I&#x

Re: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount on ebay

I'll be very surprised if it doesn't sell... I did want the list guys to have a heads up - since I have the manual 28mm Pentax I couldn't justify keeping it. The other camera stuff I'm selling on ebay belongs to someone else. so I only get a cut. ann s -Original Mes

RE: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount on ebay

From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 8:26 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount on ebay I should wait til friday I guess... but I didn't think I wa

FS Monday -- a Sigma 28mm manual lens of mine - Pentax mount on ebay

I should wait til friday I guess... but I didn't think I was going to sell it... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190504826808 ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the l

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 5:29 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Darren Addy wrote: >> Even a two stop performance in ISO is >> >> the equiv. of turning your "old" f2.8 into an f1.4 (equiv.) in all >> senses except DOF, of course. > > ...and viewfinder brightness. You are correct, of course, but I was thin

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > > I just obtained a Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 and it appears to be a very good > copy. I was, frankly, very impressed with the reviews and images found > here: > http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-28mm-F2.8-Lens.h

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

Darren Addy wrote: > Even a two stop performance in ISO is the equiv. of turning your "old" f2.8 into an f1.4 (equiv.) in all senses except DOF, of course. ...and viewfinder brightness. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIB

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

On Jan 28, 2011, at 8:39 AM, David Parsons wrote: > This is true, but I try not to go above 800 on my K100DS if I want to > avoid massive noise in lowlight shots. I was told by marc Sabatella and Gordon Goode, that Gordon had done some tests, and that after ISO 800 on the K100, they weren't add

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

This is true, but I try not to go above 800 on my K100DS if I want to avoid massive noise in lowlight shots. On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 9:10 AM, David Parsons > wrote: >> Faster than 2.8 would be nice, but it's not that much of a problem. > >

RE: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

FWIW, I had a tamron 28mm f2,5 that was very unimpressive on flare/contrast. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER & DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- F

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

y the same aspect ratio, which is also pretty close to the aspect ration of 1:1.618,. the Golden Mean. What were we talking about again? On 1/28/2011 10:01 AM, Darren Addy wrote: 28mm lenses are plentiful so there are a lot of choices out there for the Pentax shooter. On an APS-C camera, as w

RE: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

rom: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 10:32 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series... If the SMC tak 28/3.5 is optically the same as the SMC Pentax version, I think you'll find

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

Yes, I remember the image of the sleeping baby shot with that lens that was just spectacular. Unfortunately, they are not the same optical design. The S-M-C 28mm f3.5 is 7 elements in 7 groups, while the SMC K version is 8 elements in 7 groups. I guess that accounts for the superiority of the SMC

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

If the SMC tak 28/3.5 is optically the same as the SMC Pentax version, I think you'll find it the best of the bunch. The K-mount version is a superb lens. Paul On Jan 28, 2011, at 10:01 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > 28mm lenses are plentiful so there are a lot of choices out there for >

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 9:10 AM, David Parsons wrote: > Faster than 2.8 would be nice, but it's not that much of a problem. If you think about it in terms of film, we are in the best shape in HISTORY. When the Pentax-A series of lenses was available, 800 was probably the fastest ASA/ISO in genera

Re: Planning a 28mm comparison series...

I look forward to it. 28mm is my current favorite prime length. Wide enough for indoors, and a good length for walking around outside. Faster than 2.8 would be nice, but it's not that much of a problem. On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > 28mm lenses are plentiful

Planning a 28mm comparison series...

28mm lenses are plentiful so there are a lot of choices out there for the Pentax shooter. On an APS-C camera, as we all know, the 28mm give the (35mm) equiv. of a 42mm lens, making it a nice slightly-wider-than-normal lens. Most do not offer the speed and corresponding low-light capabilities of

Re: F 17-28mm (a different view)

Remarkable. This lens is rarely mentioned, and yet your email is immediately beside the one in my inbox in which I (tearfully) confirm the shipping of my beloved 17-28mm lens. I will respectfully disagree with Mr. Robinson, but then my tastes do not normally go to enjoying the extreme fisheye

Re: Pentax 17-28mm fisheye

On Aug 27, 2010, at 16:50, coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: > A local retailer has the Pentax-F 17-28 fisheye for $300. > But then I found this for much less > http://www.tristatecamera.com/lookat.php?sku=PENF1728*&store=1&levels=003100 > 730214&sti= > Is one under-priced? > It's a tempting lens. >

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 14, 2010, at 3:12 AM, Cotty wrote: > On 13/7/10, Eric Weir, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I don't see where in the evolution of Pentax lenses I would find "the >> K28/3.5 version" recommended by J.C. Contrary > > Out of context is always the best ;-) Ah, you caught me. Thought I coul

RE: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

ml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of paul stenquist Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:26 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 On Jul 13, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Eric Weir wrote: > > On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote:

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 13, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Eric Weir wrote: > > On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > >> The so called "K series" lenses were the first batch of >> lenses with the K bayonet. They are marked "SMC Pentax" >> without any suffix. When the later M series lenses came >> out they we

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On 13/7/10, Eric Weir, discombobulated, unleashed: > I don't see where in the evolution of Pentax lenses I would find "the >K28/3.5 version" recommended by J.C. Contrary Out of context is always the best ;-) MARK!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ---

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

The SMC [K] lenses are sometimes lumped into the SMC-M lenses. Even thought some of the M lenses such as the SMC-M 135mm f3.5 and the SMC 135mm f3.5 are very different in size weiight and optical formula. The K lenses are often quite a bit rarer than the equivalent M lenses. The A lenses are

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

nyway. The 28mm f2.0 was much more appealing, but then they tend to go for $400-$600 depending on flavor and condition. On 7/13/2010 3:11 PM, Eric Weir wrote: What do you think of $170 for a copy of this lens said to be in "mint" condition? With shipping there's one on eBay at

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

See J.C. O'Connell's post: The so called "K series" lenses were the first batch of lenses with the K bayonet. They are marked "SMC Pentax" without any suffix. On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 9:32 PM, Eric Weir wrote: > Thanks for the informative history, Adam. However, I don't see where in the > evolu

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 9:32 PM, Eric Weir wrote: > > On Jul 13, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Adam Maas wrote: > >> On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Eric Weir wrote: >>> >>> On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: >>> you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its reputation is bette

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:42 PM, William Robb wrote: > I was at my local pusher's today. He has an M series 28/2.8 that I can get > for quite cheap, but it has no A setting. > The proprietor told me he'd have a look among his personal collection of > camera dreck to see if he has an A version. If h

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > The so called "K series" lenses were the first batch of > lenses with the K bayonet. They are marked "SMC Pentax" > without any suffix. When the later M series lenses came > out they were labelled "smc pentax -M" and so forth > with the -A -F

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 13, 2010, at 6:55 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > I have a 28 AF lens i rarely if ever use. Could be for sale, as i use > the 16-45 f4 about 90% of the time Thanks for the offer, David. However, judging from prices of autofocus fixed-length lenses at KEH that's very likely out of my price ra

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 13, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Adam Maas wrote: > On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Eric Weir wrote: >> >> On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: >> >>> you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its >>> reputation is better than both m or a versions. >> >> . . . . >> >> I'm a bi

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

-- From: "Eric Weir" Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 I'd say that is a lot of money for that lens, but I may not be up to date on what they are going for either. Thanks, William. That's the cheapest one on eBay

RE: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

uly 13, 2010 5:09 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its > reputation is better than both m or a versions. It was the fact that aperture can be

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Eric Weir wrote: > > On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:01 PM, Thibouille wrote: > >> No, incorrect. >> Pentax-A lenses are MF, not AF lenses. >> >> If you need AF, you need F, FA, DFA, DA lenses. > > Thanks. Thought it was too good to be true. I'm looking for a manual focus,

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Eric Weir wrote: > > On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > >> you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its >> reputation is better than both m or a versions. > > It was the fact that aperture can be controlled on the camera body in the A > seri

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its > reputation is better than both m or a versions. It was the fact that aperture can be controlled on the camera body in the A series that attracted me. Perhaps I should be more concerned about

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On 2010-07-13 16:04, Eric Weir wrote: On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:59 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: I live up at the northern end of the sprawl, just north of John's Creek. I do, however, commute to /almost/ inside the Perimeter (Abernathy and Ga 400). Good to meet you, Doug. I did venture "outside" t

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:59 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > I live up at the northern end of the sprawl, just north of John's Creek. I > do, however, commute to /almost/ inside the Perimeter (Abernathy and Ga 400). Good to meet you, Doug. I did venture "outside" today -- to North Fulton -- for physic

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On 2010-07-12 22:40, Eric Weir wrote: Fortunately I live well within the Perimeter, and try to stay there as much as possible ... given the mindless sprawl. :-) I live up at the northern end of the sprawl, just north of John's Creek. I do, however, commute to /almost/ inside the Perimeter (

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:39 PM, William Robb wrote: > I'd say that is a lot of money for that lens, but I may not be up to date on > what they are going for either. Thanks, William. That's the cheapest one on eBay, and there are none at KEH. There are a couple 50mm As in the $200 to $250 range.

RE: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Eric Weir Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:12 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 What do you think of $170 for a copy of this lens said to be in "mint" condi

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

-- From: "Eric Weir" Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 1:11 PM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 What do you think of $170 for a copy of this lens said to be in "mint" condition

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

What do you think of $170 for a copy of this lens said to be in "mint" condition? With shipping there's one on eBay at that price now. [It seems to have a "by now" price only. There doesn't seem to be a way to place bids.] This is more than I'd like to pay, but KEH doesn't have any, and I've th

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:02 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > I know, I lived in Dunwoody for a year, I've seen single vehicle rollovers on > I285 achieved at the blistering speed of 12mph. I feel for you. Fortunately I live well within the Perimeter, and try to stay there as much as possible -- except,

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

reputable, and they often sell more common, and make no mistake the A 28mm f2.8 isn't all that rare, lenses for much less than you can get them on ebay. They don't have any A 28mms in stock right now, but they are likely to have more in the future. Thanks for the heads up on pri

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 12, 2010, at 1:11 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > You should haunt www.keh.com. They're very reputable, and they often sell > more common, and make no mistake the A 28mm f2.8 isn't all that rare, lenses > for much less than you can get them on ebay. They don't have

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

You should haunt www.keh.com. They're very reputable, and they often sell more common, and make no mistake the A 28mm f2.8 isn't all that rare, lenses for much less than you can get them on ebay. They don't have any A 28mms in stock right now, but they are likely to have more

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 12, 2010, at 12:32 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: > I got mine off of EBay about 3 years ago for about $90. $160-220 seems steep. > > I've seen them on the PentaxForums marketplace for the "around $100" range as > well. Thanks, Charles. Wasn't aware of the PentaxForums marketplace. Thanks

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 12, 2010, at 11:14, Eric Weir wrote: > > I thought I sent a message to this effect to the list earlier, but it seems > not. > > Anyway, I was not able to be at home in the final hours of bidding on this > lens on eBay. I left a maximum bid, but the other guy got it for $1.00 more-- > $

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

I thought I sent a message to this effect to the list earlier, but it seems not. Anyway, I was not able to be at home in the final hours of bidding on this lens on eBay. I left a maximum bid, but the other guy got it for $1.00 more-- $81. Apparently that was a steal, as the remaining lenses of

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

ups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ > > > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob > Sullivan > Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:29 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 > &g

RE: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

ech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:29 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 10, 2010, at 6:33 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Have fun wasting a few hours. I've doing too much of that lately. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 10, 2010, at 6:28 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > There are more A series lenses, but some are a little rare. > Pentax made a ton of M series lenses for the MX, ME, ME Super, etc. > The A series went with the Super Program and Program Plus cameras. > They are desirable as the apertures are the s

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

y aperture control (all the DSLRs) to set the aperture value using the body controls. They're fully compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all auto-exposure modes. The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Eric Weir wrote: > May not be able to tell the difference between soft and sharp, but at this > point would prefer sharp. Mark! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please v

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

. The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has wonderful bokeh. It was the first Pentax lens I used when I purchased the *ist DS body in 2004. Hmm. Now it's sounding more interesting. I just purchased a

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

gt;> They're fully compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all >> auto-exposure modes. >> >> The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's >> small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has >> wonderful bokeh.

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 10, 2010, at 6:02 PM, Cotty wrote: > Eric, others have answered your question, but this website is worth > noting - you will find it invaluable in your Pentax travels! > > Yes, I am starting to do so. Thanks, --

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > On Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:22 -0400, "Eric Weir" > wrote: >> >> >> Is this one in a series of lenses, i.e., are their Pentax-As o other >> focal lengths? > > Yes. You should check out Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Page. It > has all the i

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On 10/7/10, Eric Weir, discombobulated, unleashed: > >Really displaying my ignorance here again, but am I correct in assuming >this is an autofocus lens? Eric, others have answered your question, but this website is worth noting - you will find it invaluable in your Pentax travels!

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

> > (all the DSLRs) to set the aperture value using the body controls. > > They're fully compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all > > auto-exposure modes. > > > > The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's > > small and light

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

y compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all > auto-exposure modes. > > The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's > small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has > wonderful bokeh. It was the first Pentax lens I used when I

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:01 PM, Thibouille wrote: > No, incorrect. > Pentax-A lenses are MF, not AF lenses. > > If you need AF, you need F, FA, DFA, DA lenses. Thanks. Thought it was too good to be true. I'm looking for a manual focus, but I wondered if this was an autofocus at a ridiculously low

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

e with the DSLR bodies with respect to all auto-exposure modes. The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has wonderful bokeh. It was the first Pentax lens I used when I purchased the *ist DS body in 2004. On

Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

No, incorrect. Pentax-A lenses are MF, not AF lenses. If you need AF, you need F, FA, DFA, DA lenses. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13" Unibody S

Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8

Really displaying my ignorance here again, but am I correct in assuming this is an autofocus lens? Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

FS Friday: Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 (will ship worldwide)

A very nice example of the Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 in beautiful optical and mechanical condition, priced to sell quickly (I need to pay for another purchase). The gold "PASSED" sticker is fully intact and looks like new. Came to me with rear cap and a Vivitar VMC Skylight 1A filter protecting

Re: FS: PZ-1p, KX, SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28mm f/2

Are we allowed to comment on prices for Friday sales? As nobody is answering... Joe, that's a great price for the 28mm f/2. If I had any spare cash I'd take it off your hands to compare it with the Vivitar (Komine) 28mm f/2 I have. Good luck finding a new home for your stu

FS: PZ-1p, KX, SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28mm f/2

& rear caps. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/ M24-35f3.5.html for info. $150. Photos available upon request. Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2, BGN condition (Some signs of wear, slight filter ring dent, one bright mark/circular spot on front element. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/le

Re: FS: Black MZ-3, PZ-1p, SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28mm f/2

p.html for specs. $175. Lenses: Pentax SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 lens, EX+ condition, includes front & rear caps. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/M24-35f3.5.html for info. $150. Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2, BGN condition (Some signs of wear, one bright mark/circular spot on front e

FS: Black MZ-3, PZ-1p, SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28mm f/2

pecs. $175. Lenses: Pentax SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 lens, EX+ condition, includes front & rear caps. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/ M24-35f3.5.html for info. $150. Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2, BGN condition (Some signs of wear, one bright mark/circular spot on front element 3

Re: FS: Pentax FA 28mm f/2.8 AL

Mark. Lens just arrived. No duty of Ontario taxes. Whoo Hoo. Looks good, i;ll try it later, as i'm off in the bus very shortly. Front cap was on, but no rear cap. Dave On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 6:22 PM, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For Sale: > Pentax FA 2

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