a few Takumars

*séamuis* · 09-18-2009, 01:53 PM

im going through yet another local move..

and I was boxing up lenses and bodies and browsing the forums, so I thought id take a quick photo. I actually have two more new in box lenses but they were already boxed up, and I was too lazy to get them out. so, yea this is what drains my bank account.... I let a new in box SV body get away from me a few days ago...

Click on the image to view it in a larger size

from left to right: S-M-C Macro 100/4, Super 35/3.5, Macro 50/4 (preset), Super 135/3.5

sorry for the crappy flash photo, it was a quick snap before they went into the box with the rest.

ok, im done showing off.

*arpaagent* · 09-18-2009, 02:10 PM

purty

It's always fun getting old new items. Ever use those, or are they strictly for collection?

*emr* · 09-18-2009, 02:12 PM

I find it amazing that you even have the boxes for old Takumars.

*séamuis* · 09-18-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by arpaagent

purty It's always fun getting old new items. Ever use those, or are they strictly for collection?

both really, they all get used. the 50/4 macro quite a lot. but they are purchased for collection as well. I don't plan on opening up a museum or anything but they are well cared for.

*séamuis* · 09-18-2009, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by emr

I find it amazing that you even have the boxes for old Takumars.

I have everything. the paperwork, the lens booklets, cases, hoods, case straps, etc. I cant speak for the 135, as I bought that from Woof, but all the others (including the two not pictured) had never been mounted, still in the plastic wrapping.

*emr* · 09-18-2009, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by séamuis

they all get used. the 50/4 macro quite a lot.

The preset model, second from right?

I haven't ended up using mine much. Manual focus and preset make it rather challenging to shoot any macros without a tripod and a stationary object. Haven't really tried it as a normal 50mm.

*emr* · 09-18-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by séamuis

... but all the others (including the two not pictured) had never been mounted, still in the plastic wrapping.

Wow. Where did you score the lot?

*séamuis* · 09-18-2009, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by emr

The preset model, second from right?

I haven't ended up using mine much. Manual focus and preset make it rather challenging to shoot any macros without a tripod and a stationary object. Haven't really tried it as a normal 50mm.

yep the preset. I actually use this lens a lot as a 'normal'. I don't find the preset aperture difficult for macro, or any shooting style for that matter, but then I don't always go to 1:1.

stevebrot · 09-18-2009, 02:22 PM

You are cruel...terribly cruel to show us these things!

Steve

*séamuis* · 09-18-2009, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by emr

Wow. Where did you score the lot?

they were all purchased on the bay (except the 135).

*séamuis* · 09-18-2009, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by stevebrot

You are cruel...terribly cruel to show us these things!

Steve

I know.

*Fl_Gulfer* · 09-18-2009, 03:13 PM

I'll take the S-M-C Macro 100/4, Super 35/3.5, Macro 50/4 Thanks

forensicscientist · 09-18-2009, 04:09 PM

Did you mean to post this in the marketplace??

(please please please...) No matter....Very nice.

*smc* · 09-18-2009, 05:53 PM

I have 5 "new" SMC Taks but 3 of the boxes didn't make it and a 4th looks a little moldy. I still hang onto the 4th box but wonder if it could ever affect the lens (not that I store the lens in it)...

There is nothing greater than a new Tak.....

*res3567* · 09-18-2009, 11:40 PM

So what are you sellin em for? Asking prices? Shipping? Handling?