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photovats · 10-18-2010, 12:13 PM

I am looking for a M42 vivitar 200mm F3.5 lens from ebay. I am not sure how much should I pay for it. I was wondering what would be a good price for the lens.
Thanks a lot.

stevebrot · 10-18-2010, 01:00 PM

I paid $23 on eBay for mine (M42 Ribbed focus Komine version) about a year and a half ago in Ex+ condition with case and original caps. I would think that $40 would be top dollar depending on mount maker and condition. Here is a photo of my lens mounted to my Ricoh Singlex TLS...

Steve

**Lowell Goudge** · 10-18-2010, 01:52 PM

I paid $100 for a 200mm F3.5 takumar preset, Well worth it, I would not pay any more for a third party lens than $50.

After all if you want 200mmF3.5 you can get for about $100 a multicoated Vivitar Series 1 70-210F3.5 (version 1) which is a superb lens too.

Blue · 10-18-2010, 04:23 PM

I'd say ~ $35 if its in good shape. My Kino made version has 6 iris blades and auto diaphragm.

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SOldBear · 10-18-2010, 04:29 PM

I sold mine for $50, US shipping included: listing.

photovats · 10-18-2010, 05:48 PM

Thanks guys for all your input.

**pacerr** · 10-18-2010, 05:58 PM

Third-party prejudice notwithstanding, my copy of that lens is noticeably better for long distance telephoto work than my Super Tak 200/4. It's as though the Pentax was optimized for portraiture and the Vivitar/Komine for tele use.

I think Soldbear's $50 point is fair and, having the experience of this one, I wouldn't feel bad paying that much to replace mine if I needed to.

It's sharp, light and a stop faster than the economy 70-300 zooms for a third the cost too.

H2

knyghtfall · 10-18-2010, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by photovats

I am looking for a M42 vivitar 200mm F3.5 lens from ebay. I am not sure how much should I pay for it. I was wondering what would be a good price for the lens.
Thanks a lot.

Just out of interest, is this this Vivitar Series 1 version? I think the price for that piece would be higher.

stevebrot · 10-18-2010, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by knyghtfall

Just out of interest, is this this Vivitar Series 1 version? I think the price for that piece would be higher.

Did Vivitar make a Series 1 200/3.5 in M42? There was a 200/3.0 that might have been available in that mount.

Steve

**Lowell Goudge** · 10-19-2010, 04:41 AM

STEVE

I think Vivitar made either an F3.3 or F3 series one lens,

photovats

I think there is a 300F3.5 in the market place now for about $80

photovats · 10-19-2010, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Did Vivitar make a Series 1 200/3.5 in M42? There was a 200/3.0 that might have been available in that mount.

Steve

There is a posting of Vivitar 200 3.5 with M42 mount on ebay. So I guess they did make it sometime.

m42man · 10-20-2010, 12:02 AM

Just to muddy the waters, you might like to consider the Chinon 200/3.5. I think it's just as good as my Viv (Komine) 200/3.5, and it may well be even cheaper.

RioRico · 10-20-2010, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by photovats

There is a posting of Vivitar 200 3.5 with M42 mount on ebay. So I guess they did make it sometime.

I have a chunky M42 Vivitar 200/3.5 Tele #72293 in front of me right now. So I guess they did make it sometime.

Admittedly, it's an M42 T-mount. It's an interesting old lens, made by Komine(?) with 18 (!!) iris blades, giving Xmas-tree-ornament bokeh. And it only weighs 640g vs the 880g of my M42 Series 1 Version 1 70-210/3.5, which only has 6 iris blades. The 200/3.5 Tele isn't my sharpest 200, but it survived my resolution and fringing weeding-out tests. It cost me US$53 including shipping a couple years ago.

Hmm, now that I think about it, I think I'll look for a PK T-mount for this one. So it will soon be The Viv 200/3.5 Formerly Known As M42. Whatever.

Ira · 10-20-2010, 02:31 AM

With all this Vivitar talk, I think I'll clean up my 135 preset today and stick it in a holster pack to start playing with as an alternate.

photovats · 10-20-2010, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by Ira

With all this Vivitar talk, I think I'll clean up my 135 preset today and stick it in a holster pack to start playing with as an alternate.

Hi Ira,
How does Vivitar 135 2.8 perform compared to Tak 135 3.5?
Also I am planning to get the Vivitar 28mm 2.8? How is it? Is it worth going for a 28mm or 24mm? Thanks

10-18-2010, 12:13 PM	#1
photovats New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 14	decent price for M42 Vivitar 200mm f3.5? I am looking for a M42 vivitar 200mm F3.5 lens from ebay. I am not sure how much should I pay for it. I was wondering what would be a good price for the lens. Thanks a lot.

10-20-2010, 12:51 AM	#13
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by photovats There is a posting of Vivitar 200 3.5 with M42 mount on ebay. So I guess they did make it sometime. I have a chunky M42 Vivitar 200/3.5 Tele #72293 in front of me right now. So I guess they did make it sometime. Admittedly, it's an M42 T-mount. It's an interesting old lens, made by Komine(?) with 18 (!!) iris blades, giving Xmas-tree-ornament bokeh. And it only weighs 640g vs the 880g of my M42 Series 1 Version 1 70-210/3.5, which only has 6 iris blades. The 200/3.5 Tele isn't my sharpest 200, but it survived my resolution and fringing weeding-out tests. It cost me US$53 including shipping a couple years ago. Hmm, now that I think about it, I think I'll look for a PK T-mount for this one. So it will soon be The Viv 200/3.5 Formerly Known As M42. Whatever. Last edited by RioRico; 10-20-2010 at 01:01 AM.

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10-18-2010, 01:00 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I paid $23 on eBay for mine (M42 Ribbed focus Komine version) about a year and a half ago in Ex+ condition with case and original caps. I would think that $40 would be top dollar depending on mount maker and condition. Here is a photo of my lens mounted to my Ricoh Singlex TLS... Steve

10-18-2010, 01:52 PM	#3
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	I paid $100 for a 200mm F3.5 takumar preset, Well worth it, I would not pay any more for a third party lens than $50. After all if you want 200mmF3.5 you can get for about $100 a multicoated Vivitar Series 1 70-210F3.5 (version 1) which is a superb lens too.

10-18-2010, 04:23 PM	#4
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I'd say ~ $35 if its in good shape. My Kino made version has 6 iris blades and auto diaphragm. Vivitar Lens Manufactuers

10-18-2010, 04:29 PM	#5
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	I sold mine for $50, US shipping included: listing.

10-18-2010, 05:48 PM	#6
photovats New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 14 Original Poster	Thanks guys for all your input.

10-18-2010, 05:58 PM	#7
pacerr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paris, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,350	Third-party prejudice notwithstanding, my copy of that lens is noticeably better for long distance telephoto work than my Super Tak 200/4. It's as though the Pentax was optimized for portraiture and the Vivitar/Komine for tele use. I think Soldbear's $50 point is fair and, having the experience of this one, I wouldn't feel bad paying that much to replace mine if I needed to. It's sharp, light and a stop faster than the economy 70-300 zooms for a third the cost too. H2

10-18-2010, 09:39 PM	#8
knyghtfall Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	Originally posted by photovats I am looking for a M42 vivitar 200mm F3.5 lens from ebay. I am not sure how much should I pay for it. I was wondering what would be a good price for the lens. Thanks a lot. Just out of interest, is this this Vivitar Series 1 version? I think the price for that piece would be higher.

10-18-2010, 10:56 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by knyghtfall Just out of interest, is this this Vivitar Series 1 version? I think the price for that piece would be higher. Did Vivitar make a Series 1 200/3.5 in M42? There was a 200/3.0 that might have been available in that mount. Steve

10-19-2010, 04:41 AM	#10
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	STEVE I think Vivitar made either an F3.3 or F3 series one lens, photovats I think there is a 300F3.5 in the market place now for about $80

10-19-2010, 06:24 AM	#11
photovats New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Did Vivitar make a Series 1 200/3.5 in M42? There was a 200/3.0 that might have been available in that mount. Steve There is a posting of Vivitar 200 3.5 with M42 mount on ebay. So I guess they did make it sometime.

10-20-2010, 12:02 AM	#12
m42man Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern England Posts: 624	Just to muddy the waters, you might like to consider the Chinon 200/3.5. I think it's just as good as my Viv (Komine) 200/3.5, and it may well be even cheaper.

10-20-2010, 02:31 AM	#14
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	With all this Vivitar talk, I think I'll clean up my 135 preset today and stick it in a holster pack to start playing with as an alternate.

10-20-2010, 09:28 AM	#15
photovats New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ira With all this Vivitar talk, I think I'll clean up my 135 preset today and stick it in a holster pack to start playing with as an alternate. Hi Ira, How does Vivitar 135 2.8 perform compared to Tak 135 3.5? Also I am planning to get the Vivitar 28mm 2.8? How is it? Is it worth going for a 28mm or 24mm? Thanks

decent price for M42 Vivitar 200mm f3.5?

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