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So you'd suggest people should rush to buy this excellent example then

Comment by mikew posted on Pentax SMC 135/f3.5 at 04/01/2014 - 10:45

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If you have seen my other listings you must wonder if I ever use any lenses! (Actually I use about two).

Anyway another nice system I never got on with. Lilly of this Parish created many good shots as does Aiki but I didn't although I managed a couple.

This is the base model but it does have the wide angle and macro attachment.

Being a simple 50mm lens the Lens Baby is pretty good as a lens as is the macro. To be honest the wide angle converter is pretty awful but works. I got it for the macro facility although I found a small extension ring was more useful.

If you don't know what a Lens Baby is then you don't want it. If you do and want to see how you get on this is a cheap way to find out.

I have no idea at all what this is worth so offers (ideally sensible but I enjoy a good laugh) and you'll pay for postage of your choice.

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Comment by mikew posted on Lens baby 2.0 plus wide angle/macro at 04/01/2014 - 10:34

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Another lens I never use, I just never got on with it.

Very well thought of lens 50mm f1.7, clear, crisp good colours. Many would say better than teh 50/1.4 and way smaller and lighter - I do actually have a 1.4 to sell as well!

Manual focus but at 50mm that shouldn't be a problem has the A setting.

Optically and mechanically fine and I'd say perfect but it is an older lens. FRont and rear caps but no box.

I have lost track of what these go for (they did command a hefty price at one stage).

£70 plus buyer's choice of delivery?

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Comment by mikew posted on Pentax 50/1.7A at 04/01/2014 - 10:28

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If anyone is cursing because they missed this lens I have one that I'll sell for the same price although I'd prefer the buyer chose and paid for the delivery they want and it too is in perfect condition with case, caps and box.

When you learn to focus it properly this is a superb lens.

Mike

Comment by mikew posted on FS: Sigma EX 10-20mm f1:4-5.6 DC Lens at 04/01/2014 - 10:23

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I bought this lens to see why everyone made a fuss about older lenses and I admit it's a good lens with it's own charms but I never used it. It's too long for me at 135, I never go beyond 70mm so I'm selling it! I did however, create a couple of nice images from it.

Optically and mechanically fine well I'd say perfect but it's an old lens so it probably has something wrong with it!

Obviously manual everything - focus and no A setting. Very compact and light.

£30 plus buyer's choice of postage?

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Comment by mikew posted on Pentax SMC 135/f3.5 at 04/01/2014 - 10:20

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An odd little lens that I bought from a forum member and used a few times. It has a certain charm and creates images with a pleasant and distinct character. I simply haven't used it.

Optically and mechanically perfect BUT the filter ring has a dink as illustrated. You can get a filter on and off but it's a sweaty job.

It's 28mm f2.8 and goes to 1:5 close up.

As usual with Vivitar excellent sharpness and colour rendition.

Fully manual focus and no A setting.

FRont and rear caps no box.

The guy I bought it from created some excellent shots from it but I never got on with it.

£20 plus delivery of buyer's choice?

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And the dink

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Comment by mikew posted on Vivitar close focus 28mm lens at 04/01/2014 - 10:15

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I am disposing of unused lenses.

This is a great little lens - light and sharp. Very well thought of.

100mm f3.5, manual focus with lens caps but sadly no auxiliary close up lens to make it 1:1 so it's 1:2. Personally I wouldn't have used an additional filter type lens anyway as it might have degraded the excellent lens quality.

I found it to be a great lens until I bought a Sigma 50 macro and then it just didn't get used.

Manual focus only but AF in acro is far from essential and if you can't focus a 100mm lens manually then you're in trouble. Off to SpecSavers.

Optically and mechanically fine front and rear caps.

£70 plus postage of buyer's choice.

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Comment by mikew posted on Vivitar 100 macro - plastic fantastic at 04/01/2014 - 10:09

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I was visiting my Mum is Seaton, Devon and the ABC 'antique' shop at the bottom of Fore St had an old film Pentax with that dopey light meter that sits on top of the pentaprism. 55/1.8 lens I think. In my book junk but I know some of you love these things. 50 quid but he'd take less.

Don't ask any questions as I don't know any more and rarely log in.

Mike

Comment by mikew posted on An old Pentax at 15/09/2013 - 17:04

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I have a 50/1.4 FA that I am selling for my son. Excellent condition but no box. £200 delivered. Any good to you?

Comment by mikew posted on WTB: Pentax 50 mm FA/F 1.4/1.7 at 16/07/2013 - 07:13

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There's a chap on Ludlow market who has a range of film cameras and lenses. He had a Yashicamat TLR last time I was there. A nice day out from the Black Country.

Comment by mikew posted on Lubitel anyone? at 30/05/2013 - 19:18

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