What I got at a garage sale for $85

builttospill · 04-03-2011, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by justtakingpics

Did I do good? ... What do you think? I skipped on the old bodies. I didn't know if they were worth anything.

I'm curious about the bodies too. Looking at the lens list he may have had some decent bodies. Depending on the body and condition it's in it may be worth more than any one of those lenses individually. But I'm one who enjoys using older film bodies.

wasser · 04-03-2011, 02:52 PM

Congrats on the haul!

Originally posted by justtakingpics

I can't tell if it is yellowed or not. When I look at the grass with it it looks a little yellow, other colors or on white or gravel, no. I guess I'll find out later if it shows up in a picture.

Telling if it's yellowed is pretty easy. Take the caps off the lens, hold it up in front of something white like a piece of paper, look through it and see if the paper looks yellow.

Thankfully, it's also very easy to correct. All you need is a little bit of sunlight.

**boriscleto** · 04-03-2011, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by wasser

Congrats on the haul!

Telling if it's yellowed is pretty easy. Take the caps off the lens, hold it up in front of something white like a piece of paper, look through it and see if the paper looks yellow.

Thankfully, it's also very easy to correct. All you need is a little bit of sunlight.

That depends on what latitude you live at. It took me 3 months to clear the yellowing off a S-M-C 50/1.4. Sunny is not how you would describe CNY in the winter.

v5planet · 04-03-2011, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

That depends on what latitude you live at. It took me 3 months to clear the yellowing off a S-M-C 50/1.4. Sunny is not how you would describe CNY in the winter.

Yes well in CNY you generally can't see the sun in the winter for all the lake effect cloud cover during the day anyway!

SpecialK · 04-03-2011, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by justtakingpics

I read to make sure I get the original pentax like you said. Do you know where I can get an original pentax one?

pentaxusa.com.

If you like manual lenses you did well. If not, then less so :-)

justtakingpics · 04-03-2011, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by wasser

Congrats on the haul!

Telling if it's yellowed is pretty easy. Take the caps off the lens, hold it up in front of something white like a piece of paper, look through it and see if the paper looks yellow.

Thankfully, it's also very easy to correct. All you need is a little bit of sunlight.

How do you do it?

JeffJS · 04-03-2011, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by justtakingpics

All say Super-Takumar Asahi Petax:

35 3.5
50 1.4
55 1.8
28 3.5
135 3.5
200 4

Did I do good? They all screw on so I don't know how to make them work with my k-x but I took a chance. According to the lens database I did real good. What do you think? I skipped on the old bodies. I didn't know if they were worth anything.

No, You did lousy.. I'll give you $100 plus shipping for the lot just so you can make a few $$ on them.

Get yourself a genuine M42 adapter from Pentax and strap them babies on. The money you saved on the lenses will more than cover the cost. The 50 f1.4 alone is worth more than what you paid. That is, assuming they are in at least good condition.

Great find.

**boriscleto** · 04-03-2011, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by justtakingpics

How do you do it?

Wrap the front element in a piece of aluminum foil. Place the lens in a south facing window with the rear element pointed towards the sun. I seem to recall that as a yellow ball that gives off heat.

justtakingpics · 04-03-2011, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

No, You did lousy.. I'll give you $100 plus shipping for the lot just so you can make a few $$ on them.

:sarc:

Get yourself a genuine M42 adapter from Pentax and strap them babies on. The money you saved on the lenses will more than cover the cost. The 50 f1.4 alone is worth more than what you paid. That is, assuming they are in at least good condition.

Great find.

I believe it has some yellow, that and the 55. Not a huge amount. The aperture blades look good but there is a little rust (I guess it's rust) on part of one of the blades, but it opens and closes fine. That's good to me.

I ordered the adapter from Pentax. I can't wait to try these out.

**boriscleto** · 04-03-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by justtakingpics

I believe it has some yellow, that and the 55. Not a huge amount. The aperture blades look good but there is a little rust (I guess it's rust) on part of one of the blades, but it opens and closes fine. That's good to me.

I ordered the adapter from Pentax. I can't wait to try these out.

The 55 shouldn't have any yellowing. It did not have a thoriated element. The only Taks with Thorium were the 50/1.4 and the 35/2.

JeffJS · 04-03-2011, 06:12 PM

Ok.. I still think you did pretty well. Even yellowed, the 50 f1.4 can go for that on the bay. The 1.8, at least $40. The typical asking (admittedly I don't follow them to see if they get it) for the rest is at least $60-$90 each.

PGillin · 04-03-2011, 06:58 PM

It's a nice lineup of lenses, but you should've taken the bodies as well!

The 55 and the 35 are the only ones I have, but the cost me about 50$ to get, so you did good. The 55 is sharp at all apertures and I've never had a really bad flare problem with it. The 35 is also amazingly sharp, but is a bit slow for my liking, and so I tend to reach for the vivitar 28mm when I need wide angle.
Focusing with the 35mm on a full-frame PRISM with split image is a bit touch and go. Focusing with it on a DSLr with an APS-C sized finder and no prism seems like it would be an exercise in masochism.

I don't mean to be discouraging, but that's been my experience with the 35mm. However, it has tremendous DOF and is a bit forgiving of focus errors. It's worth a try, and some of those other lenses should be quite a bit easier. In any case, best of luck with your new lens collection!

**boriscleto** · 04-03-2011, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by PGillin

I don't mean to be discouraging, but that's been my experience with the 35mm. However, it has tremendous DOF and is a bit forgiving of focus errors. It's worth a try, and some of those other lenses should be quite a bit easier. In any case, best of luck with your new lens collection!

I have a S-M-C 35/3.5 and don't find focusing difficult at all on a K-x. In fact, it is quite a bit easier to focus than the 50/1.4 wide open.

RioRico · 04-03-2011, 09:53 PM

I also hate you.
But now you must visit us.
So we can rub your head for luck.
You scored an extraordinarily good haul.

clockwork247 · 04-03-2011, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

From recently completed evilbay auctions ....

35 3.5 ..... $30-$73
50 1.4 ..... $39-$50
55 1.8 ..... $15-$159
28 3.5 ..... $38-$102
135 3.5 .... $42
200 4 ...... $21-$99

Some came with cameras attached. Some of the prices made no sense, however I did not look at how they were described or their condition (however one for the lowest price was described as "mint").. Regardless, $85 for the lot was a very good acquisition.

I only own the 50 1.4, but I can tell that's not the price for that lens. you got no chance of it going under 50, the reason is that M42 lens are a bit more "wanted" it'll work for all DSLR brand but Nikon. The MD/MC/FD stuff 50 1.4 already go at around 50, and that suckka doesn't even work on any DSLR.

The 50 1.4 is floating around 100 if i remember correctly.

04-03-2011, 10:04 PM	#30
clockwork247 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 360	Originally posted by interested_observer From recently completed evilbay auctions .... 35 3.5 ..... $30-$73 50 1.4 ..... $39-$50 55 1.8 ..... $15-$159 28 3.5 ..... $38-$102 135 3.5 .... $42 200 4 ...... $21-$99 Some came with cameras attached. Some of the prices made no sense, however I did not look at how they were described or their condition (however one for the lowest price was described as "mint").. Regardless, $85 for the lot was a very good acquisition. Hin's Tech Corner: Pentax M42 adapters Hin's Tech Corner: Genuine Pentax M42 to K Adapter PentaxWebstore Mount Adapter K(35m m Screwmount to Bayonet) I only own the 50 1.4, but I can tell that's not the price for that lens. you got no chance of it going under 50, the reason is that M42 lens are a bit more "wanted" it'll work for all DSLR brand but Nikon. The MD/MC/FD stuff 50 1.4 already go at around 50, and that suckka doesn't even work on any DSLR. The 50 1.4 is floating around 100 if i remember correctly.

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04-03-2011, 02:08 PM	#16
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by justtakingpics Did I do good? ... What do you think? I skipped on the old bodies. I didn't know if they were worth anything. I'm curious about the bodies too. Looking at the lens list he may have had some decent bodies. Depending on the body and condition it's in it may be worth more than any one of those lenses individually. But I'm one who enjoys using older film bodies.

04-03-2011, 02:52 PM	#17
wasser Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northern ca Photos: Gallery Posts: 427	Congrats on the haul! Originally posted by justtakingpics I can't tell if it is yellowed or not. When I look at the grass with it it looks a little yellow, other colors or on white or gravel, no. I guess I'll find out later if it shows up in a picture. Telling if it's yellowed is pretty easy. Take the caps off the lens, hold it up in front of something white like a piece of paper, look through it and see if the paper looks yellow. Thankfully, it's also very easy to correct. All you need is a little bit of sunlight.

04-03-2011, 03:25 PM	#18
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by wasser Congrats on the haul! Telling if it's yellowed is pretty easy. Take the caps off the lens, hold it up in front of something white like a piece of paper, look through it and see if the paper looks yellow. Thankfully, it's also very easy to correct. All you need is a little bit of sunlight. That depends on what latitude you live at. It took me 3 months to clear the yellowing off a S-M-C 50/1.4. Sunny is not how you would describe CNY in the winter.

04-03-2011, 03:55 PM	#19
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by boriscleto That depends on what latitude you live at. It took me 3 months to clear the yellowing off a S-M-C 50/1.4. Sunny is not how you would describe CNY in the winter. Yes well in CNY you generally can't see the sun in the winter for all the lake effect cloud cover during the day anyway!

04-03-2011, 04:19 PM	#20
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Originally posted by justtakingpics I read to make sure I get the original pentax like you said. Do you know where I can get an original pentax one? pentaxusa.com. If you like manual lenses you did well. If not, then less so :-)

04-03-2011, 05:43 PM	#21
justtakingpics Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 288 Original Poster	Originally posted by wasser Congrats on the haul! Telling if it's yellowed is pretty easy. Take the caps off the lens, hold it up in front of something white like a piece of paper, look through it and see if the paper looks yellow. Thankfully, it's also very easy to correct. All you need is a little bit of sunlight. How do you do it?

04-03-2011, 05:49 PM	#22
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by justtakingpics All say Super-Takumar Asahi Petax: 35 3.5 50 1.4 55 1.8 28 3.5 135 3.5 200 4 Did I do good? They all screw on so I don't know how to make them work with my k-x but I took a chance. According to the lens database I did real good. What do you think? I skipped on the old bodies. I didn't know if they were worth anything. No, You did lousy.. I'll give you $100 plus shipping for the lot just so you can make a few $$ on them. Get yourself a genuine M42 adapter from Pentax and strap them babies on. The money you saved on the lenses will more than cover the cost. The 50 f1.4 alone is worth more than what you paid. That is, assuming they are in at least good condition. Great find.

04-03-2011, 05:54 PM	#23
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by justtakingpics How do you do it? Wrap the front element in a piece of aluminum foil. Place the lens in a south facing window with the rear element pointed towards the sun. I seem to recall that as a yellow ball that gives off heat.

04-03-2011, 06:06 PM	#24
justtakingpics Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 288 Original Poster	Originally posted by JeffJS No, You did lousy.. I'll give you $100 plus shipping for the lot just so you can make a few $$ on them. :sarc: Get yourself a genuine M42 adapter from Pentax and strap them babies on. The money you saved on the lenses will more than cover the cost. The 50 f1.4 alone is worth more than what you paid. That is, assuming they are in at least good condition. Great find. I believe it has some yellow, that and the 55. Not a huge amount. The aperture blades look good but there is a little rust (I guess it's rust) on part of one of the blades, but it opens and closes fine. That's good to me. I ordered the adapter from Pentax. I can't wait to try these out.

04-03-2011, 06:11 PM	#25
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by justtakingpics I believe it has some yellow, that and the 55. Not a huge amount. The aperture blades look good but there is a little rust (I guess it's rust) on part of one of the blades, but it opens and closes fine. That's good to me. I ordered the adapter from Pentax. I can't wait to try these out. The 55 shouldn't have any yellowing. It did not have a thoriated element. The only Taks with Thorium were the 50/1.4 and the 35/2.

04-03-2011, 06:12 PM	#26
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Ok.. I still think you did pretty well. Even yellowed, the 50 f1.4 can go for that on the bay. The 1.8, at least $40. The typical asking (admittedly I don't follow them to see if they get it) for the rest is at least $60-$90 each.

04-03-2011, 06:58 PM	#27
PGillin Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 343	It's a nice lineup of lenses, but you should've taken the bodies as well! The 55 and the 35 are the only ones I have, but the cost me about 50$ to get, so you did good. The 55 is sharp at all apertures and I've never had a really bad flare problem with it. The 35 is also amazingly sharp, but is a bit slow for my liking, and so I tend to reach for the vivitar 28mm when I need wide angle. Focusing with the 35mm on a full-frame PRISM with split image is a bit touch and go. Focusing with it on a DSLr with an APS-C sized finder and no prism seems like it would be an exercise in masochism. I don't mean to be discouraging, but that's been my experience with the 35mm. However, it has tremendous DOF and is a bit forgiving of focus errors. It's worth a try, and some of those other lenses should be quite a bit easier. In any case, best of luck with your new lens collection!

04-03-2011, 07:04 PM	#28
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by PGillin I don't mean to be discouraging, but that's been my experience with the 35mm. However, it has tremendous DOF and is a bit forgiving of focus errors. It's worth a try, and some of those other lenses should be quite a bit easier. In any case, best of luck with your new lens collection! I have a S-M-C 35/3.5 and don't find focusing difficult at all on a K-x. In fact, it is quite a bit easier to focus than the 50/1.4 wide open.

04-03-2011, 09:53 PM	#29
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	I also hate you. But now you must visit us. So we can rub your head for luck. You scored an extraordinarily good haul.