Semi-permanent screw mount adapter attachment

2004-03-28 Thread Don Herring
Been digging my SMCT Screwmount 500/4.5 a bunch since I've gotten my lens support issues out of the way. The biggest hassle I have at the moment is dealing with the screw mount adapter and my *ist-d. So, I've been thinking about a semi permanent attachment of the adapter to the lens. I've tri

Re: Semi-permanent screw mount adapter attachment

2004-03-28 Thread Don Herring
At 05:10 PM 3/28/2004 -0800, you wrote: Hi, I have a lens which was converted as you'd like. I'll dig it out, examine it, and maybe even send some pics. Give me a day or two. shel That would be cool. Thanks Don

Support for big glass

2004-02-22 Thread Don Herring
Just got my hands on a Takumar 500/4.5. My Bogen 3021 tripod with a 3047 pan head will support the thing, but it is very subject to vibration when focusing and such. So, I'm wondering what needs replacing to help reduce the vibration? The whole thing, or just the head or legs? Thx Don

Re: Support for big glass

2004-02-22 Thread Don Herring
I was hoping someone with a 3021 would chime in. I was really don't want to get another set of legs. The 3252 looks like a favorable solution, but I'm curious as to how fast it is to use when shooting wildlife and such. I know the Wimberley would be ideal, but that is a bit more that I'm will

Re: Teleconverter question

2004-03-09 Thread Don Herring
ed for the A300/2.8, A400/2.8, and such. I have the specs in some old Pentax literature at home. Go look at them on Boz's site. Regards, Bob S. Sas Gabor writes: > Don Herring wrote: > > I am planning to get a 1.4-S teleconvertor, > > mainly to use with my A* 300/4. > &g

Lens Value

2004-09-24 Thread Don Herring
Greetings, I'm coming out of lurk mode to inquire about a site or book where I could get an estimate on the current value of a lens? Specifically a SMC A* 200/F4 Macro ED (if anyone knows off the top of their head). Any assistance would be appreciated. Don