I may regret this later...but I am streamlining my photography. Back when I had time and money, I "enabled" myself more than necessary. Due in part to all the digital discussion on this list, the digital camera I got my mother (Pentax EI-100) for Christmas (which I have already opened had a blast with), the money spent on film and trips to Wal-Mart for processing, I am selling my film gear and taking the digital plunge. I am simplifying. I really wanted a future digital Pentax body to accommodate the lenses listed below, except I would have to sell the lenses listed below to afford a future digital Pentax body. Catch-22. So here it goes....
Pentax ZX-5n QD ($225 w/battery,remote) LN Condition w/Box. This is an excellent camera. The ZX-5n is very easy to operate with all the advanced features needed. I have probably run about 70 or so rolls of film through this camera. It still looks and operates as new. Pentax Battery Pack FG LN Condition w/Box. This unit not only powers the camera with 4 AA's, but adds an extra degree of comfort when hand holding the ZX-5n camera, especially with larger lenses mounted. Pentax Remote Release FG LN Condition w/Box. Adds the extra degree of precision when using the macro lens on a tripod mounted ZX-5n. Pentax 500FTZ AutoFlash ($200) LN Condition w/Box and Travel Case. Powerful pro-level TTL flash with bounce, swivel, and zoom. Pentax FA 28/2.8 AL ($125) LN Condition w/Box and Caps. This is a very sharp wide angle lens. It is generally reviewed as one of Pentax's best consumer lenses and one the best 28mm primes available on any system. Pentax FA 50/1.7 ($100) LN Condition w/Box and Caps. Sharp and fast lens. This is my standard indoor/available light lens. Pentax FA 100/2.8 Macro ($300) LN Condition w/Caps. I bought this from KEH in LN- condition. I spent about 2 minutes examining the lens to find the "-". I finally found a minute silver spot where some black paint has come off a body screw. An excellent, sharp, metal bodied macro lens. Pentax FA 135/2.8 ($200) LN Condition w/Box and Caps. This has been my primary portrait lens. Exceptional build and image quality. Build-in hood. I thought the manual focus ring felt loose, but after checking the Pentax Discussion Group and calling Pentax in Colorado, this is by design for the quick internal autofocus of the camera. Pentax FA 28-105/4.5-5.6 ($125) Cosmetically Bargain Condition and Optically Excellent w/Caps. I bought this from KEH in Bargain Condition. After using it for a month or so, I noticed a piece of fuzz inside the lens. I dismantled the lens to clean it out and quickly realized how stupid this was and I was in way over my head, so I bundled the whole thing up and sent it to Pentax. They returned it fully re-assembled, cleaned, and lubed. This has been my primary travel lens. Tokina 80-200/2.8 ATX SD ($300) LN Condition w/Box, Leather Case, and Caps. Big, fast, and beautiful manual focus lens with tripod collar and hood. I am also including with this lens an expensive Hoya Super Multi-Coated skylight filter (77mm thread) and a Linear Polarizer (77mm thread). I am also including skylight filters (Hoya or Tiffen) for each lens. You can take a look at all this gear at ftp://www.psdri.net/mike Please email me off list with questions or interest. I fully believe that the above prices I am asking are very reasonable for the quality of the equipment and excellent condition I have kept them in. Also, if you are interested, I am running my Super A, Motor A, 280T, and 50/1.7A on ebay at the moment: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1393126149 Thanks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael St. Jean Director of Technology Pawtucket School Department Pawtucket, RI 02860 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phone: (401) 729-6358 Fax: (401) 729-6498 http://www.psdri.net [EMAIL PROTECTED]
