Posts for: choppbobby
Apr 15, 2014 11:12:30 #
PhotoPhred wrote:
My first camera was a d40x and I bought the 70 - 300 lens soon after. It worked great. I still have the lens and currently use a d5100. Works great there also. Look for a used/refurb is good condition. You won't be disappointed.
I took some photos of our grand nephew's baseball game last week-end with my manual focus lens. About half of them were in focus.
Thanks,
Bob
Apr 14, 2014 19:59:37 #
Shellback wrote:
B&H & Adorama buy used equipment and will give a quote on value -
can buy one on ebay for less that $100
google search will give you more options -
good luck
can buy one on ebay for less that $100
google search will give you more options -
good luck
OK. Thanks. I will take a look.
Bob
Apr 14, 2014 16:29:41 #
I have a Tamron 70-300mm lens, but it is not auto focus. This is for my Nikon D40.
I want an auto focus 70-300 auto focus lens.
Has anyone seen one lately? And what do you suppose my lens is worth?
Bob
I want an auto focus 70-300 auto focus lens.
Has anyone seen one lately? And what do you suppose my lens is worth?
Bob
Feb 26, 2014 12:52:24 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Yeah, it's the lens I thought it was, a 28mm F3.5. The aperture range goes from F3.5 thru to F22... The 1.5 to 15 you cited is the focus distance scale. It focuses from 1 foot to infinity (the last measured distance prior to infinity is 15 foot)In meters, that is .3 meters to 5 meters (white lettering under the orange US scale)
OK. Looks like I don't know what I'm talking about, but thank you anyway.
Bob
Feb 26, 2014 12:12:54 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Konica never made an F 1.5 lens, nor did their lenses have an F15 aperture... I have a number of older Konica bodies & lenses. I use the lenses on an Olympus Pen E-P3 with an adapter...Post the exact nomenclature as found on the front of the lens so it can be properly identified...
http://www.buhla.de/Foto/Konica/eHexanonUebersicht.html
http://www.buhla.de/Foto/Konica/eHexanonUebersicht.html
Here you go.
Feb 26, 2014 10:53:58 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Konica is a dead mount. You can find adapters to fit to some other camera brands, but it's not that rare of a lens (I have one too). Someone might adapt it to a mirrorless camera, but Then again maybe not as it is an F3.5...Looks like they have been selling for $10 to $40 on eBay...
Thank you for the reply.
Bob
Feb 26, 2014 10:52:35 #
Kuzano wrote:
Konica Hexanon are highly regarded. However, you did not mention the largest aperture, which is a critical piece of inforamation. They are quite popular to the people who choose to fiddle with old MF lenses of good quality. Too much work for me, but still popular.
You find them readily on eBay and can get an idea of price by looking there.
You find them readily on eBay and can get an idea of price by looking there.
The aperture is 1.5 to15.
Thanks for the reply.
Bob
Feb 25, 2014 22:48:28 #
I have an old Konica 28mm F35 manual focus lens that was hiding which I just found.It comes with a case.
I have no idea what, if anything, it is worth.
Any offers or suggestions?
Bob Burns
I have no idea what, if anything, it is worth.
Any offers or suggestions?
Bob Burns
Nov 4, 2013 11:47:06 #
Choppbobby - yes, indeed the Canyon Rd to Ellensburg! Do you know where the eagle's nest is, just beyond the Canyon River Ranch (resort)? Just north of the nest. I haven't seen you on UHH before![/quote]
I ride the Canyon a lot on my motorcycle, and I know the spot that you are referring to. I see people all the time taking photos with their telephoto lenses.
I am not into photography as much as I used to, so I don't even carry my Nikon D40 unless it is a special event. I carry a cheap digital camera, and of course my cell phone takes pictures, but not very good ones.
I've been a member here for about 3 years, but I haven't posted anything for a while.
BTW Very nice photos.
Bob
I ride the Canyon a lot on my motorcycle, and I know the spot that you are referring to. I see people all the time taking photos with their telephoto lenses.
I am not into photography as much as I used to, so I don't even carry my Nikon D40 unless it is a special event. I carry a cheap digital camera, and of course my cell phone takes pictures, but not very good ones.
I've been a member here for about 3 years, but I haven't posted anything for a while.
BTW Very nice photos.
Bob
Nov 4, 2013 10:52:16 #
The background looks familiar. Ellensburg Canyon?
May 28, 2013 19:49:34 #
[quote=Wandawave]worked in williston last summer,the worst work of my life.no place to live unless you shell out 2500 dollars a month.motels are 175 a night .food prices skyrocketing.burgerking is a 1-2 hr wait.total traffic tyup.a real night mare.before you go tie in with a local company or major oil concern so they can find you living qrtrs and good advice.good luck, the old days are just that[/quote
I have a niece who lives in Williston, so I know how things are there.ND used to be a nice place, but the oil boom had ruined the state.
I have a niece who lives in Williston, so I know how things are there.ND used to be a nice place, but the oil boom had ruined the state.
May 28, 2013 18:17:43 #
Remoman wrote:
Very good luck.
While there, please take a few picts of N. Dakota's state bird, the mosquito.
While there, please take a few picts of N. Dakota's state bird, the mosquito.
And the state tree the telephone pole.
My wife is from Dickinson.
Bob
May 20, 2013 10:33:43 #
That's an understatement.
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
Mogul wrote:
Doogie, you need to read this whole thread and find out about this boy and his mother. I'm sure a dirty, old, used, K1000 would be looked as a threat to her family control. This boy's grandfather (the OP) is fighting an uphill battle against a controlling parent.
May 19, 2013 22:13:19 #
His mother bought him a Fuji camera.
[I tried it, and it ain't too bad of a camera.
Bobquote=doogie]If I was in your position I would do what I did. Picked up an old Pentax K1000, a 28mm, a 50mm, a 74-204mm lens, and a set of Cokin B/W filters. Ran me more than a hundred dollars but to quote a few others here: "It was the King of cameras for photography students in its day"
The one I picked up was in excellent condition and turned out to be one of the early japan runs. Solid rugged and almost 100% metal parts and fittings. It has worked well.
Hope that helps a little.
V/r,
Doogie[/quote]
[I tried it, and it ain't too bad of a camera.
Bobquote=doogie]If I was in your position I would do what I did. Picked up an old Pentax K1000, a 28mm, a 50mm, a 74-204mm lens, and a set of Cokin B/W filters. Ran me more than a hundred dollars but to quote a few others here: "It was the King of cameras for photography students in its day"
The one I picked up was in excellent condition and turned out to be one of the early japan runs. Solid rugged and almost 100% metal parts and fittings. It has worked well.
Hope that helps a little.
V/r,
Doogie[/quote]
May 15, 2013 00:34:08 #
I looked at it for a short time, and I was impressed.
Bob
Bob
seagent wrote:
In my opinion an Olympus OM1 or a Pentax spotmatic... no fancy features...just sound photography. seagent