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ultraviolet · 09-18-2010, 08:42 PM

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I just bought these for $200 shipped: was it a good buy?

Honeywell PENTAX 35mm FILM CAMERA with METAL PENTAX CAP -
SPOTMATIC - ASAHI Optical Co. - Japan - SUPER-TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50 LENS

SUPER-TAKUMAR 3.5/135 LENS with CAP, HOOD and LATHER CASE

TAKUMAR 3.5/28 LENS with LEATHER CASE

SOLIGOR AUTO TELE CONVERTER 2X to fit PENTAX with PAMPHLET

WOLLENSAK SIZE 4 FILTER HOOD CINE RAPTAR - 13 mm - f/1.9

WALLENSAK SIZE 4 FILTER HOOD - RAPTAR 1 1/2 inch - f/2.5 - CINE TELEPHOTO

BAUER E 160 AUTOBLITZ - GERMANY - ROBERT BOSCH ELEKTRONIK UND PHOTOKINO -
ULTRABLITZ with plug-in POWER PLUG - 2 adapters from European to American

Opticam 35mm f2.8

Last edited by ultraviolet; 10-09-2010 at 10:20 PM.

Clicker · 09-18-2010, 08:45 PM

I would toss out that "LATHER" case

If everything is reasonably clean and working, i would say yes but i'm no expert on prices.

ultraviolet · 09-18-2010, 08:50 PM

Just the "LATHER" or both "LATHER and LEATHER"?

Anybody has any idea about the Raptars, are they C mount or can be used with a micro 4/3?

rhodopsin · 09-18-2010, 09:28 PM - **1 Like**

Let's see...how good was the deal greatly depends on condition, and which versions are those lenses.

A clean Spotmatic in good shape -- meter works, shutter speeds reasonably accurate, light seals and mirror bumper are inexpensive and easy to replace -- goes for $25-$35, up to $50 for 'mint' tested good condition.

The Super 3.5/135 depends on version. Version 1, serial number begins with '1', with mark-free clean optics and snappy clean diaphragm is worth $60-75. Later version only $30-$40.

The 3.5/28 Super with optics & diaphragm in great condition, $40.

The TC not much, a few dollars.

The 13mm cine lens is probably usable reversed as macro lens, not worth much. No use for the 1.5". Maybe $20 for both. I'm not sure if these might be more valuable to m4/3 crowd.

Don't know about the flash. Does it work? I don't see a flash head. (edit: I see the head now)

The Opticam maybe $10.

Add it up...

ultraviolet · 09-18-2010, 09:46 PM

What about the Super Tak 50mm f1.4? Attached to the camera.

rhodopsin · 09-18-2010, 10:03 PM

The Super 1.4/50 depends on version. The 8-element version often competes in price with the later S-M-C version which goes for $80 to over $100 in some cases depending on condition. $50-60 for other Super versions.

ultraviolet · 09-18-2010, 10:12 PM

35+40+40+20+10+60=205
Thanks Clicker & Rhodopsin.
I just hope that Raptors are compatible with micro4/3, my next purchase as soon as Pentax make one

(?).

Last edited by ultraviolet; 09-18-2010 at 10:23 PM.

RioRico · 09-21-2010, 05:14 AM

WARNING: DO NOT USE THAT FLASH ON A dSLR! IT WILL FRY THE ELECTRONICS!

Otherwise, you have a pretty good deal there IMHO.

**boriscleto** · 09-21-2010, 06:30 AM

I doubt you even can use that flash with a K-x. I don't think it uses a hot-shoe connector. Spotmatics didn't have a hot-shoe until the SPII.

hangu · 09-21-2010, 08:40 AM

I was the second place bidder who lost out by less than $3 to you.

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How the hell did you end up paying $200 for this bundle? Shipping could not have cost $70, even to Canada. It should have been less than ~$30. Please do not tell me you went ground shipment and got hit with a customs fee.

I had priced the entire auction based on the assumption that the S-Tak 50 was a gen 2. However, based on the age of the equipment, I had thought that it was also pretty likely to be a gen 1. I even messaged the seller AFTER the auction ended to satisfy my curiosity.

Quote:

Hi, Thanks for looking at our auctions.
When an auction has a bid and will sell, it gets packaged and wrapped to wait for the auction to end. I'm sorry I can't answer that question at this point.
Sorry you lost the auction.
Sincerely,
Roseria

So, the thought of letting a gen 1 S Tak 50 go was eating away at me but I figured, some Pentax Forums user probably sniped it from under me so I'll find out one way or another.

Frankly, the only thing worth anything is the 28/3.5, 50/1.4 and 135/3.5. The others can't be given away. Well, the converters can be useful and perhaps the cine raptors are worth more to the m4/3 crowd. It's dangerous to price auctions based on things like Spotmatics and no-name lenses. They're mostly worthless and only adds clutter to your house. Taking the time to wrap them up and ship it at the post office isn't worth the measly $5 profit. I learned it the hard way.

JeffJS · 09-21-2010, 09:19 AM

I've seen people pay all sorts of prices for the three lenses individually with no rhyme or reason. They are easily worth what the auction ended at if they are in good shape. $70 for postage however does seem a little steep from NY to Canada unless they've added a led brick in the box and it's going to the Alaskan border.

ultraviolet · 09-21-2010, 11:44 AM

Here is how, it's altogether from two different auctions, first one is (129.9+29.9)=$159.8 USD, the Opticam 9.9+12=$22 USD total $183 USD. becomes CAD $193 (approx.) + $7 CAD tax and last time i paid $11 CAD Tax for 110USD item (an M 50mm f4

). Got it, and these are not for resell, just for my LBA

. I will update the condition and version once I receive them.

JeffJS · 09-21-2010, 12:06 PM

See what happens when you leave out the small details?

Enjoy your new lenses. The Super Taks are really some nice lenses.

ultraviolet · 09-21-2010, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I doubt you even can use that flash with a K-x. I don't think it uses a hot-shoe connector. Spotmatics didn't have a hot-shoe until the SPII.

Honeywell Pentax had only Spotmatic IIa? But I am not going to use that flash anyway with my K-x. I did not have chance to use my 285 Thyro and AF280T yet with my K-x, just having it feels good right now.

**boriscleto** · 09-21-2010, 01:07 PM

Honeywell was still the importer when the SPII was released in 1971, in 1972 the SPIIA was released in North America. It had an "Electric Eye" for Honeywell flashes. Spotmatics before the SPII didn't have hot-shoes, only a removable accessory shoe as fitted to the SP above.

BTW, don't mount that Vivitar 285 on your K-x unless you want to fry it. Off camera sync only for that one. The AF280T is fine.

09-18-2010, 08:42 PM	#1
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687	I got LBA Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I just bought these for $200 shipped: was it a good buy? Honeywell PENTAX 35mm FILM CAMERA with METAL PENTAX CAP - SPOTMATIC - ASAHI Optical Co. - Japan - SUPER-TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50 LENS SUPER-TAKUMAR 3.5/135 LENS with CAP, HOOD and LATHER CASE TAKUMAR 3.5/28 LENS with LEATHER CASE SOLIGOR AUTO TELE CONVERTER 2X to fit PENTAX with PAMPHLET WOLLENSAK SIZE 4 FILTER HOOD CINE RAPTAR - 13 mm - f/1.9 WALLENSAK SIZE 4 FILTER HOOD - RAPTAR 1 1/2 inch - f/2.5 - CINE TELEPHOTO BAUER E 160 AUTOBLITZ - GERMANY - ROBERT BOSCH ELEKTRONIK UND PHOTOKINO - ULTRABLITZ with plug-in POWER PLUG - 2 adapters from European to American Opticam 35mm f2.8 Last edited by ultraviolet; 10-09-2010 at 10:20 PM.

09-18-2010, 08:50 PM	#3
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	Just the "LATHER" or both "LATHER and LEATHER"? Anybody has any idea about the Raptars, are they C mount or can be used with a micro 4/3? Last edited by ultraviolet; 09-18-2010 at 09:33 PM.

09-21-2010, 11:44 AM	#12
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	Here is how, it's altogether from two different auctions, first one is (129.9+29.9)=$159.8 USD, the Opticam 9.9+12=$22 USD total $183 USD. becomes CAD $193 (approx.) + $7 CAD tax and last time i paid $11 CAD Tax for 110USD item (an M 50mm f4 ). Got it, and these are not for resell, just for my LBA. I will update the condition and version once I receive them. Last edited by ultraviolet; 09-21-2010 at 05:39 PM.

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09-18-2010, 08:45 PM	#2
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	I would toss out that "LATHER" case If everything is reasonably clean and working, i would say yes but i'm no expert on prices.

09-18-2010, 09:28 PM - 1 Like	#4
rhodopsin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Deep Forest Posts: 643	Let's see...how good was the deal greatly depends on condition, and which versions are those lenses. A clean Spotmatic in good shape -- meter works, shutter speeds reasonably accurate, light seals and mirror bumper are inexpensive and easy to replace -- goes for $25-$35, up to $50 for 'mint' tested good condition. The Super 3.5/135 depends on version. Version 1, serial number begins with '1', with mark-free clean optics and snappy clean diaphragm is worth $60-75. Later version only $30-$40. The 3.5/28 Super with optics & diaphragm in great condition, $40. The TC not much, a few dollars. The 13mm cine lens is probably usable reversed as macro lens, not worth much. No use for the 1.5". Maybe $20 for both. I'm not sure if these might be more valuable to m4/3 crowd. Don't know about the flash. Does it work? I don't see a flash head. (edit: I see the head now) The Opticam maybe $10. Add it up...

09-18-2010, 09:46 PM	#5
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	What about the Super Tak 50mm f1.4? Attached to the camera.

09-18-2010, 10:03 PM	#6
rhodopsin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Deep Forest Posts: 643	The Super 1.4/50 depends on version. The 8-element version often competes in price with the later S-M-C version which goes for $80 to over $100 in some cases depending on condition. $50-60 for other Super versions.

09-18-2010, 10:12 PM	#7
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	35+40+40+20+10+60=205 Thanks Clicker & Rhodopsin. I just hope that Raptors are compatible with micro4/3, my next purchase as soon as Pentax make one (?). Last edited by ultraviolet; 09-18-2010 at 10:23 PM.

09-21-2010, 05:14 AM	#8
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	WARNING: DO NOT USE THAT FLASH ON A dSLR! IT WILL FRY THE ELECTRONICS! Otherwise, you have a pretty good deal there IMHO.

09-21-2010, 06:30 AM	#9
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	I doubt you even can use that flash with a K-x. I don't think it uses a hot-shoe connector. Spotmatics didn't have a hot-shoe until the SPII.

09-21-2010, 08:40 AM	#10
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	I was the second place bidder who lost out by less than $3 to you. eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices How the hell did you end up paying $200 for this bundle? Shipping could not have cost $70, even to Canada. It should have been less than ~$30. Please do not tell me you went ground shipment and got hit with a customs fee. I had priced the entire auction based on the assumption that the S-Tak 50 was a gen 2. However, based on the age of the equipment, I had thought that it was also pretty likely to be a gen 1. I even messaged the seller AFTER the auction ended to satisfy my curiosity. Quote: Hi, Thanks for looking at our auctions. When an auction has a bid and will sell, it gets packaged and wrapped to wait for the auction to end. I'm sorry I can't answer that question at this point. Sorry you lost the auction. Sincerely, Roseria So, the thought of letting a gen 1 S Tak 50 go was eating away at me but I figured, some Pentax Forums user probably sniped it from under me so I'll find out one way or another. Frankly, the only thing worth anything is the 28/3.5, 50/1.4 and 135/3.5. The others can't be given away. Well, the converters can be useful and perhaps the cine raptors are worth more to the m4/3 crowd. It's dangerous to price auctions based on things like Spotmatics and no-name lenses. They're mostly worthless and only adds clutter to your house. Taking the time to wrap them up and ship it at the post office isn't worth the measly $5 profit. I learned it the hard way.

09-21-2010, 09:19 AM	#11
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	I've seen people pay all sorts of prices for the three lenses individually with no rhyme or reason. They are easily worth what the auction ended at if they are in good shape. $70 for postage however does seem a little steep from NY to Canada unless they've added a led brick in the box and it's going to the Alaskan border.

09-21-2010, 12:06 PM	#13
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	See what happens when you leave out the small details? Enjoy your new lenses. The Super Taks are really some nice lenses.

09-21-2010, 12:25 PM	#14
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto I doubt you even can use that flash with a K-x. I don't think it uses a hot-shoe connector. Spotmatics didn't have a hot-shoe until the SPII. Honeywell Pentax had only Spotmatic IIa? But I am not going to use that flash anyway with my K-x. I did not have chance to use my 285 Thyro and AF280T yet with my K-x, just having it feels good right now.

09-21-2010, 01:07 PM	#15
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Honeywell was still the importer when the SPII was released in 1971, in 1972 the SPIIA was released in North America. It had an "Electric Eye" for Honeywell flashes. Spotmatics before the SPII didn't have hot-shoes, only a removable accessory shoe as fitted to the SP above. BTW, don't mount that Vivitar 285 on your K-x unless you want to fry it. Off camera sync only for that one. The AF280T is fine.

I got LBA

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