Anyone feeling flush
Posted 13/02/2011 - 19:30
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Around double the price of the zeiss 100/2. I think with the modern coatings & design, I would be very surprised indeed if the old Tak beat the Zeiss in performance. And even if it did, it would have to be a LOT better to merit that kind of money.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Posted 13/02/2011 - 19:42
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It's a pre-set Focuses to 1M as well
For tripod use the aperture ring at that end of the lens
is a lot more convenient, like the Helios 135mm's.
I might offer £25
For tripod use the aperture ring at that end of the lens
is a lot more convenient, like the Helios 135mm's.
I might offer £25
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 14/02/2011 - 13:16
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Mike-P wrote:
Total customs value: £2614.15
Import duty: £175.15
Import VAT: £557.86
Total import duty & VAT due: £733.01
Total landed cost: £3347.15 at USD/GBP exchange rate of 0.6495
Don't forget Parcel Force's charge to collect the duty...
Total customs value: £2614.15
Import duty: £175.15
Import VAT: £557.86
Total import duty & VAT due: £733.01
Total landed cost: £3347.15 at USD/GBP exchange rate of 0.6495
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 14/02/2011 - 14:28
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As I've said before I think there are now people buying old Pentax gear as collectibles/antiques. For them the price is dictated by the rarity and condition, not how good the equipment is at taking photos. This lens will probably spend the rest of its life in a cabinet somewhere rather than on the front of a camera.
I have a couple of somewhat scarce lenses (K 85-210mm f4.5 and K 120mm f2.8 ) which I do use, but very carefully. The sad part is that judging by their condition previous owners barely tested them - what a waste!
I have a couple of somewhat scarce lenses (K 85-210mm f4.5 and K 120mm f2.8 ) which I do use, but very carefully. The sad part is that judging by their condition previous owners barely tested them - what a waste!
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 14/02/2011 - 14:39
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but surely its also down to rarity & the exotic. there are a lot of people out there testing the water.
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Currently on a Pentax hiatus until an FF Pentax is released
Concert photography
Currently on a Pentax hiatus until an FF Pentax is released
Posted 14/02/2011 - 14:48
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Oh there are definitely collectors out there. Just trawl someplace like MFLenses for a while and look at the size of some of those collections! Can one man really shoot with a hundred different Takumars? Or the guy with twenty different 50mm lenses?
Check out this guy's Takumar collection: link
Check out this guy's Takumar collection: link
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 14/02/2011 - 15:05
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The infamous CarbonR!
The reason this lens is so expensive is it is supposedly one of only about 220 made (see the AOHC website).
K.
The reason this lens is so expensive is it is supposedly one of only about 220 made (see the AOHC website).
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 14/02/2011 - 15:09
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Don't forget about Spotmatic either: link
In fact I think he posts here occasionally, under a different name.
In fact I think he posts here occasionally, under a different name.
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 14/02/2011 - 15:10
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I have ended up with a few 55mm Takumars, not identical though. One of them is the Auto Takumar 55mm f2.2 with a black aperture ring, which is a bit unusual in that from what I understand these were supplied with black Pentax S1 cameras. I've yet to find the matching body and suspect that may take some time!
If I see something unusual for sensible money I'll usually have a bid. I draw the line at paying silly sums for any screw mount lens though, as the only reliable matching body I own is a Spotmatic.
If I see something unusual for sensible money I'll usually have a bid. I draw the line at paying silly sums for any screw mount lens though, as the only reliable matching body I own is a Spotmatic.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
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It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.