Re: Used A28 2.8
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Desjardins, Stevedesjard...@wlu.edu wrote: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? the only complaint I have with mine is that it's not any faster. That can only be fixed by throwing money at the problem. :-) Excellent reasonably small lens. I also have one of the older K-mount Takumar 28/2.8 lenses, and the only difference is the lens coatings and the lack of the A contacts on the mount. -Mat -- 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: Used A28 2.8
Steve, I think the A28/2.8 is better than the M28/2.8, an old dog. Build is a problem so get one that's lightly used. The metal leaf springs under the plastic aperture ring have a habit of coming off. The first thing I did when mine arrived by mail was try changing apertures. Things seemed a bit rough then jammed completely. I could no longer reach A, or above f8 or so. I dis-assembled and re-glued the leaf spring in place. I believe there are two and the A button pushes themdown so it can engage. Simple but irritating fix...don't lose the little ball bearing for the f-stop dents either. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:04 AM, Desjardins, Stevedesjard...@wlu.edu wrote: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? -- 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. -- 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: Used A28 2.8
The K28/3.5 is better than the A28/2.8, get one of those if you can find one. That one and the K35/3.5 are both stunners. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Desjardins, Steve Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:04 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Used A28 2.8 I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? -- 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. -- 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: Used A28 2.8
On Aug 11, 2009, at 10:04, Desjardins, Steve wrote: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? I really really like mine - it lets me turn the K10D into a reasonably- sized snapshot/bar camera. Lock it to f5.6, put the flash up, and you get sharp sharp SHARP photos with a reasonably-wide angle in a moderately-sized package. Frankly, that's about the only thing I use it for - but it's great for that. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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: Used A28 2.8
Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu wrote: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. While not exactly the best from Pentax, it's a decent performer. Compact, light-weight, and reasonably sharp. Just wish mine wouldn't focus beyond infinity. Does anyone know how this can be corrected? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- 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: Used A28 2.8
I've got one, but don't use it that much because I tend to favour my Vivitar (Komine) 28mm f/2. It's roughly the same size, but an important stop faster. Nothing wrong with the Pentax 28, though; typical SMC colours and sharp wide open (at least for me). I've had no issues with my aperture ring; it turns just fine, but I leave it at 'A' anyway. Anybody know what the going prices are these days? --M. -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- http://www.EnticingTheLight.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 2009/8/11 Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? -- 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. -- 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: Used A28 2.8
they used to sell around $125, now more like $80 -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Miserere Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:00 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Used A28 2.8 I've got one, but don't use it that much because I tend to favour my Vivitar (Komine) 28mm f/2. It's roughly the same size, but an important stop faster. Nothing wrong with the Pentax 28, though; typical SMC colours and sharp wide open (at least for me). I've had no issues with my aperture ring; it turns just fine, but I leave it at 'A' anyway. Anybody know what the going prices are these days? --M. -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- http://www.EnticingTheLight.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 2009/8/11 Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Used A28 2.8
KEH and Adorama are more like $149/159. Are you speaking of ebay? -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of J.C. O'Connell Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:16 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Used A28 2.8 they used to sell around $125, now more like $80 -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Miserere Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:00 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Used A28 2.8 I've got one, but don't use it that much because I tend to favour my Vivitar (Komine) 28mm f/2. It's roughly the same size, but an important stop faster. Nothing wrong with the Pentax 28, though; typical SMC colours and sharp wide open (at least for me). I've had no issues with my aperture ring; it turns just fine, but I leave it at 'A' anyway. Anybody know what the going prices are these days? --M. -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- http://www.EnticingTheLight.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 2009/8/11 Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Used A28 2.8
ebay -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Desjardins, Steve Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:17 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Used A28 2.8 KEH and Adorama are more like $149/159. Are you speaking of ebay? -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of J.C. O'Connell Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:16 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Used A28 2.8 they used to sell around $125, now more like $80 -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Miserere Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:00 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Used A28 2.8 I've got one, but don't use it that much because I tend to favour my Vivitar (Komine) 28mm f/2. It's roughly the same size, but an important stop faster. Nothing wrong with the Pentax 28, though; typical SMC colours and sharp wide open (at least for me). I've had no issues with my aperture ring; it turns just fine, but I leave it at 'A' anyway. Anybody know what the going prices are these days? --M. -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- http://www.EnticingTheLight.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 2009/8/11 Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Used A28 2.8
I have one. I use it maybe 2-3 times a year. I think it does a great job. Dave On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Desjardins, Stevedesjard...@wlu.edu wrote: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: Used A28 2.8
2009/8/11 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu wrote: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. While not exactly the best from Pentax, it's a decent performer. Compact, light-weight, and reasonably sharp. Just wish mine wouldn't focus beyond infinity. Does anyone know how this can be corrected? Focus,, then take two steps forward.?? :-) Dave Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: Used A28 2.8
I've been thinking about one for some time, but I've never seen one go for cheap. Desjardins, Steve wrote: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: Used A28 2.8
I forgot to add, the 28mm A/2.8 build quality isnt as good as 2.8/3.5 M versions, let alone the really nice K/3.5 version. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:17 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Used A28 2.8 I've been thinking about one for some time, but I've never seen one go for cheap. Desjardins, Steve wrote: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. I've read mixed reviews. Some really like it, others don't. The interesting part is that many of the negatives have the flavor of just didn't warm up to it. Opinions? -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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. -- 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: Used A28 2.8
David J Brooks wrote: 2009/8/11 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu wrote: I was thinking of picking up one of these for fun since are fairly cheap. While not exactly the best from Pentax, it's a decent performer. Compact, light-weight, and reasonably sharp. Just wish mine wouldn't focus beyond infinity. Does anyone know how this can be corrected? Focus,, then take two steps forward.?? Shouldn't that be two steps ./backward/ ? :-) Dave Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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.
