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donutman_2000 · 11-20-2011, 11:06 PM

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Most expensive mirror lens ever? I know it's rare but $600+ really? Anyone ever used one of these?

TAMRON SP 350MM F5.6 TELE MACRO REFLEX MIRROR LENS/ADAPTALL/MINOLTA MD/RARE/USED | eBay

Stone G. · 11-21-2011, 12:08 AM

It is indeed a litte gem amongst mirror lenses - that is, if you don't mind having some 60+ per cent of your pictures slightly off correct focus because it is so terribly difficult to focus properly. It is only so expensive because it is so rare - and it is only so rare because people didn't really fancy it in its time.

I am one of those who actually liked it in 1982. I still have it and you can find a review and some pics here:

Tamron SP 350mm f/5.6 Model 06B (Adaptall-2 system)

excanonfd · 11-21-2011, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by donutman_2000

Most expensive mirror lens ever? I know it's rare but $600+ really? Anyone ever used one of these?

TAMRON SP 350MM F5.6 TELE MACRO REFLEX MIRROR LENS/ADAPTALL/MINOLTA MD/RARE/USED | eBay

It's eBay, anything can happen on eBay. I wouldn't pay that much for a catadioptric lens, especially when a 300/2.8 SP lenses can be found in the same ballpark or for a bit more.

RioRico · 11-21-2011, 01:58 AM

Ah, another seller out trolling for suckers. I have a nice (optically too) little Sakar 500/8 mirror (US$13 shipped), and a damn good glass-and-metal M42 Alpa-Chinon 300/5.6 (US$27). The very small and lightweight Tamron mirror sounds appealing, but not US$600 appealing. I've also an Enna Tele-Ennalyt 240/4.5 (also US$27) that's as light as the the Tamron mirror, if physically a bit longer. What's a slow small light 300 worth? I'm sure some sucker will happily bite.

Stone G. · 11-21-2011, 02:11 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

Ah, another seller out trolling for suckers. I have a nice (optically too) little Sakar 500/8 mirror (US$13 shipped), and a damn good glass-and-metal M42 Alpa-Chinon 300/5.6 (US$27). The very small and lightweight Tamron mirror sounds appealing, but not US$600 appealing. I've also an Enna Tele-Ennalyt 240/4.5 (also US$27) that's as light as the the Tamron mirror, if physically a bit longer. What's a slow small light 300 worth? I'm sure some sucker will happily bite.

Well, don't blame the seller. He started out at a "modest" USD 199.99. Blame the bidders/collectors: It is bidder no. 20 that has brought the price level up to a current USD 613 --- 2½ days before the auction ends.........

RioRico · 11-21-2011, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by Stone G.

Well, don't blame the seller. He started out at a "modest" USD 199.99. Blame the bidders/collectors: It is bidder no. 20 that has brought the price level up to a current USD 613 --- 2½ days before the auction ends.........

OK, the seller is absolved. I usually start my sales at 99 cents. When they get bid up to US$75, I'm gratified. When they reach US$200, I'm astonished. And I just sold one for US$500 (for a relative, not for myself). OK, lucky seller here!

Stone G. · 11-24-2011, 06:20 AM

.....the seller!

27 bids - and a winning bid of USD 735.

Hmmm, perhaps I should hire a bank vault for mine.

11-20-2011, 11:06 PM	#1
donutman_2000 New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 23	Tamron SP 350/5.6 mirror lens 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. Most expensive mirror lens ever? I know it's rare but $600+ really? Anyone ever used one of these? TAMRON SP 350MM F5.6 TELE MACRO REFLEX MIRROR LENS/ADAPTALL/MINOLTA MD/RARE/USED \| eBay

11-21-2011, 12:08 AM	#2
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	It is indeed a litte gem amongst mirror lenses - that is, if you don't mind having some 60+ per cent of your pictures slightly off correct focus because it is so terribly difficult to focus properly. It is only so expensive because it is so rare - and it is only so rare because people didn't really fancy it in its time. I am one of those who actually liked it in 1982. I still have it and you can find a review and some pics here: Tamron SP 350mm f/5.6 Model 06B (Adaptall-2 system) Last edited by Stone G.; 11-21-2011 at 01:23 AM. Reason: spelling errors

11-24-2011, 06:20 AM	#7
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	And the Winner is..... .....the seller! 27 bids - and a winning bid of USD 735. Hmmm, perhaps I should hire a bank vault for mine.

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11-21-2011, 12:33 AM	#3
excanonfd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,421	Originally posted by donutman_2000 Most expensive mirror lens ever? I know it's rare but $600+ really? Anyone ever used one of these? TAMRON SP 350MM F5.6 TELE MACRO REFLEX MIRROR LENS/ADAPTALL/MINOLTA MD/RARE/USED \| eBay It's eBay, anything can happen on eBay. I wouldn't pay that much for a catadioptric lens, especially when a 300/2.8 SP lenses can be found in the same ballpark or for a bit more.

11-21-2011, 01:58 AM	#4
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Ah, another seller out trolling for suckers. I have a nice (optically too) little Sakar 500/8 mirror (US$13 shipped), and a damn good glass-and-metal M42 Alpa-Chinon 300/5.6 (US$27). The very small and lightweight Tamron mirror sounds appealing, but not US$600 appealing. I've also an Enna Tele-Ennalyt 240/4.5 (also US$27) that's as light as the the Tamron mirror, if physically a bit longer. What's a slow small light 300 worth? I'm sure some sucker will happily bite.

11-21-2011, 02:11 AM	#5
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	Originally posted by RioRico Ah, another seller out trolling for suckers. I have a nice (optically too) little Sakar 500/8 mirror (US$13 shipped), and a damn good glass-and-metal M42 Alpa-Chinon 300/5.6 (US$27). The very small and lightweight Tamron mirror sounds appealing, but not US$600 appealing. I've also an Enna Tele-Ennalyt 240/4.5 (also US$27) that's as light as the the Tamron mirror, if physically a bit longer. What's a slow small light 300 worth? I'm sure some sucker will happily bite. Well, don't blame the seller. He started out at a "modest" USD 199.99. Blame the bidders/collectors: It is bidder no. 20 that has brought the price level up to a current USD 613 --- 2½ days before the auction ends.........

11-21-2011, 03:48 AM	#6
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by Stone G. Well, don't blame the seller. He started out at a "modest" USD 199.99. Blame the bidders/collectors: It is bidder no. 20 that has brought the price level up to a current USD 613 --- 2½ days before the auction ends......... OK, the seller is absolved. I usually start my sales at 99 cents. When they get bid up to US$75, I'm gratified. When they reach US$200, I'm astonished. And I just sold one for US$500 (for a relative, not for myself). OK, lucky seller here!

Tamron SP 350/5.6 mirror lens

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