FS: Pentax SMC F 85mm f2.8 Soft

My lovely condition Soft Focus 85mm from the F series is now up for sale.

I won't go into tall the details of how it operates - these can be found over on the US Forum..
https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-F-85mm-F2.8-Soft-Lens.html

Cosmetically and Optically it is excellent, everything functions as it should - it is sharp (at the right apertures) and soft (at the right apertures), a real pleasure














Here are a few examples of what it does:











Price: £225 inc P&P.

UK Only, Bank Transfer, Cheque (cleared), PayPal (Gift), Postal Order or Cash on collection, Inspection Welcome

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LennyBloke

I've obtained an original Pentax Metal hood (MH-RB52) to go with this little beauty.

If you want to know a little more about this lens in use take a look at the views and images from NorhtCoastGreg...

http://www.northcoastphotographer.net/files/060080cc2dd5ddc98ead6a315f385b90-321...

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LennyBloke

How about £199 inc P&P (without the hood - I have an offer on the hood)

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LennyBloke

Another one back up for sale

UK Only, Bank Transfer, Cheque (cleared), PayPal (Gift), Postal Order or Cash on collection, Inspection Welcome

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LennyBloke

Bump

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LennyBloke

Bump - to include the hood too at £199

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LennyBloke

Nice (and unique lens) - I just can’t see myself doing it justice! Nice price too.

I might have picked this up if I had remembered in good time

One of those lenses that I've never tried out.

Lens Reserved

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LennyBloke

Good :L

Let me know if it falls through and I'll procrastinate a bit more.

Got one from Japan for 170 euros..supposed mint.

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Cheers,

Bruce

That's a good price Bruce, think you'll enjoy it - did you get the metal hood with it?

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LennyBloke

Lennybloke's lens arrived yesterday and I have been experimenting in the house, the sweet spot to me is f4 and I am looking forward to some autumn colour shots outside but in the meantime here are a couple:




I love that to get this effect I don't have to mess around in lightroom or photoshop, minimal processing required.