WTB: Vintage SMC PENTAX (K-series) primes

Hello there,

I'm looking for lenses from the first series for our bayonet. Especially interested in:
1. SMC Pentax 30mm f2.8
2. SMC Pentax 28mm f3.5
3. SMC Pentax 135mm f2.5
4. SMC Pentax 85mm f1.8
5. SMC Pentax 50mm f1.2
6. SMC Pentax 20mm f4

I'm from Poland, so I prefer sellers within EU & UK.

Cheers!

Hi there,
I have 3 lenses from your list: 85mm f1.8, 20mm f4 and finally 135mm f2.5.
135mm 2.5 is ready for sale, other two I will probably keep......although thinking of letting 20mm go i i find somewhere good copy of FA 20-35. I am based in Prague, Czech Rep. Let me know if you're interested in 135/2.5. Cheers. Martin

UK still in the EU last time I looked

People in the EU aren't aware of that!

It's just a future-proof ad

I have both the k 85mm and the k 135mm and could just about be convinced to sell , so please drop me a message. That said you have great taste in lenses, I would also highly recommend the (m or a) 28mm f2 lens as they are superb: sharp, compact and bokehlicious

Why, thank you. It's too bad my taste in lenses does not necessarily imply great photography... I'm pretty much still deep in the "learning the ropes" phase, but it doesn't stop me from being fascinated by the history of optical design

I also heard good opinions on M/A 28mm f2; however, they seem very rare and quite expensive, even though not as much as the K 28/2 "distagon" (which I'd have happily added to the list if I didn't know how rarely and at what price they go on eBay...)

PM sent!

Bump and an update I decided to include some estimates on how much I might be willing to offer for each lens. However, a lot depends on condition etc. and maybe accessories (lens hood, case, original caps). Below are propositions for well-preserved specimen with no optical imperfections other than some dust and maybe light cleaning marks. Negotiations welcome.

1. SMC Pentax 30mm/2.8: £150
2. SMC Pentax 28mm/3.5: £75
3. SMC Pentax 135mm/2.5: No longer looking (got 6-element SMC Takumar, which I believe is almost the same. May trade in the future)
4. SMC Pentax 85mm/1.8: £250
5. SMC Pentax 50mm/1.2: £250
6. SMC Pentax 20mm/4: £150
7. (I don't get my hopes up much, but you never know) SMC Pentax 28mm/2: £500

Cheers!

Are M versions where available OK?
The original K mount 20mm f4 for £150? If only! I can't find one for even double that (sadly I had mine stolen and have searched for a replacement.) I'd happily negotiate more than £150 for one!

Fair point about 20mm/4. It seems more scarce than I thought, but it's also not on top of the list of my want-to-haves. Anyway, let's assume £200 as a new starting point. It probably still won't be enough to convince those who are lucky to have it, but you never know.

As for "M" versions, I'd consider 28mm/2 and 85mm/2.

Cheers

Good luck getting all those for what you want to pay! But you never know.

Bump and offers update (probably the last one):
1. SMC Pentax 30mm/2.8: £175
2. SMC Pentax 28mm/3.5: £100
3. SMC Pentax 85mm/1.8: £275
4. SMC Pentax 50mm/1.2: £275
5. SMC Pentax 20mm/4: £250
6. SMC Pentax 28mm/2: £550

Hello,
PM sent.

Regards,
Alvaro.