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Old 01-07-2010 | 07:37 PM
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Since buying my Pentax K-x I've got a bit of an itch that can only be scratched by more lenses.

So far I've bought:

Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 macro (old-skool K-mount manual focus and exposure only, great optics, all metal, focuses down to 1:1 magnification) $125







SMC Pentax-F 70-210mm f/4-5.6 (Didn't really feel like dropping the $700+ for a big huge fancy f/2.8 tele zoom and for whatever reason this late 80s noisy focusing plasticky lens is regarded as the best optical quality slower-aperture long zoom available for Pentax.) $85







I have for the time being the kit lens (Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6) which I guess is decent but I want an f/2.8 zoom, either Tamron 17-50/2.8 or Sigma 18-50/2.8 macro.

Also kind of want a low-light "normal" prime, either Sigma 28/1.8 macro or Sigma 30/1.4 (really would want Pentax Limited 31/1.8 but it's $1200).

Dang addiction!
Old 01-07-2010 | 08:24 PM
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let me know when you get up to 6 h:

so I can buy another one just to one up you :chuckles:
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Old 01-07-2010 | 10:27 PM
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nice pick up!!

Originally Posted by DakarM
let me know when you get up to 6 h:

so I can buy another one just to one up you :chuckles:
im at 7
Old 01-08-2010 | 12:15 AM
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i need to get out and shoot. im at 5 lenses, but they're all base models except for the 28-75 2.8
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Old 01-08-2010 | 08:00 AM
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i only have 2
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Originally Posted by dj02
nice pick up!!



im at 7
damn you

only lens I am thinking of getting is the new 70-200VRII f/2.8 but it's 2500bucks
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Old 01-08-2010 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
damn you

only lens I am thinking of getting is the new 70-200VRII f/2.8 but it's 2500bucks
Lol I'm about to sell 2 of them so I can get my 16-35L f2.8
Old 01-09-2010 | 08:37 AM
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i have 3, but want more.
Old 01-09-2010 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dj02
Lol I'm about to sell 2 of them so I can get my 16-35L f2.8
baller. i'm looking to pick up 17-40 f4 cuz i'm not a baller h:
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Oh also, not a lens but I picked up an Op/Tech Super Pro strap.




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