This Cosina auto focus macro lens is often said to be the same as the Pentax 100mm AF macro (except the latter has a focus limiter).
It also known as the 'plastic fantastic' because it is indeed a fantastic performer. It isn't seen for sale very often for this very reason and,
when it is seen, it frequently doesn't have the screw-in 1:1 macro adapter This copy does have it, together with the original caps.
The body has evidence of use and is undamaged. The glass is crystal clear. AF and both auto/manual iris control is perfect. It has an
aperture ring with the 'A' setting. It comes with a neoprene and fabric pouch that has kept it safe for many years.
I have used it on my *istDS, K5 and K3 with excellent results. Acquisition of a Pentax-F macro has rendered it redundant so it needs
a new home.
Asking for £130 (incl RMSD) (Dec 21st is last posting day for Christmas).

I like what I've seen so far. Keep 'em coming - and do note the competition page (under "Gallery").

Hi Ian and welcome aboard. We don't see a lot of medium format on here so your input will be especially welcome.

Well, here is the proof of it !




If anybody wants this one, it's £3.50 + a second class LARGE letter stamp !

The first one has gaps either side of the building, making it obvious what it is. The second has no gaps and the terrace of houses disappears naturally out of frame each side. Additionally, the extra house and tree gives an added depth dimension making the scene much more "believable" -- and I just noticed the chimneys occluding the coloured lights, which adds even more depth.

I've learned a lot from this - thank you!

I use both the pentax 55-300 AND the Tamron A17 70-300. They are both excellent. If anything, the Tamron has the edge when it comes to heavy crops. I also have the Pentax 55-300 ED PLM which can produce amazingly sharp results BUT you have to focus with absolute precision or it will auto focus on something to one side making the whole image look out of focus. I find this most annoying! When it's right it's great. When it misses I get quite cross!
You wouldn't think you could 'miss' aiming at the middle of this rose, but it did and it's slightly blurred with the focus being on the leaf to the right..




This is the Tamron - I love it - you'll get one on Ebay for £40 - 50

I take it the colourful one is pre-freezing? It's gorgeous !

Getting a macro lens transformed Derek. Look at what he's producing now. Be warned: it grabs you!

Having knocked myself silly falling off a bicycle I feel for you even more. The saying "time heals" is even more appropriate in your case!

Here's the last one with extra sharpening