Vivitar Series 1 105mm f2.5 Macro

vaper · 03-23-2012, 01:02 PM

Just a heads up (I am not the seller, nor am I in any way affiliated with the seller), there's a Vivitar Series 1 105 f2.5 Macro (K-mount) currently on ebay. What's it worth? Sounds tempting going by the entries in the third-party reviews.

ducdao · 03-23-2012, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by vaper

Just a heads up (I am not the seller, nor am I in any way affiliated with the seller), there's a Vivitar Series 1 105 f2.5 Macro (K-mount) currently on ebay. What's it worth? Sounds tempting going by the entries in the third-party reviews.

I've seen it gone from 250-350, depending on the condition and accessories that came with.

I got mine for $200 couple years ago in mint condition.

bdery · 03-23-2012, 01:05 PM

Hi,

that lens is very well regarded. It's a solid performer, lacking only AF.

Regarding price, go to the marketplace archive and perform a search (you could also search Kiron or Lester A Dine, they are similar versions of that lens).

riff · 03-23-2012, 01:18 PM

This lens is flat out awesome!

Noticed one in the for sale forum earlier, I'd be all over it if I didn't already have one.

**monochrome** · 03-23-2012, 01:22 PM

$300 - $400 (with case, paper and box). I just sold mine here for $375 net.

riff · 03-23-2012, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I just sold mine

It would be so sweet on your new K-01.

**monochrome** · 03-23-2012, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by riff

It would be so sweet on your new K-01.

Please.

riff · 03-23-2012, 01:45 PM

Sorry I don't mean to be mean.

vaper · 03-27-2012, 03:05 PM

won it last night.

should arrive in the next day or two. can't wait.

ducdao · 03-27-2012, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by vaper

won it last night.

should arrive in the next day or two. can't wait.

How much did you pay for it? If you don't mind me asking.

vaper · 03-27-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by ducdao

How much did you pay for it? If you don't mind me asking.

not at all, $310.

ducdao · 03-27-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by vaper

not at all, $310.

Price has gone up lately but what you've paid seems to be fair compared to the average price for last 6 months or so. You will like it, I'm sure. It's very sharp and has really smooth bokeh.

vaper · 03-27-2012, 05:43 PM

I'd imagine that without the glut of used lenses from the Canon/Nikon multitudes, Pentax and Pentax-mount lenses are in much shorter supply on the used market. Therefore, you'd expect the good one's to fetch a high(er) price.

SyncGuy · 03-28-2012, 02:03 AM

That's the problem... Pentax should really come out with a FF and i bet many from Canikon will jump back to Pentax FF.. LOL!!

Soon, soon....

Originally posted by vaper

I'd imagine that without the glut of used lenses from the Canon/Nikon multitudes, Pentax and Pentax-mount lenses are in much shorter supply on the used market. Therefore, you'd expect the good one's to fetch a high(er) price.

03-23-2012, 01:02 PM	#1
vaper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 32	Vivitar Series 1 105mm f2.5 Macro Just a heads up (I am not the seller, nor am I in any way affiliated with the seller), there's a Vivitar Series 1 105 f2.5 Macro (K-mount) currently on ebay. What's it worth? Sounds tempting going by the entries in the third-party reviews.

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03-23-2012, 01:05 PM	#2
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by vaper Just a heads up (I am not the seller, nor am I in any way affiliated with the seller), there's a Vivitar Series 1 105 f2.5 Macro (K-mount) currently on ebay. What's it worth? Sounds tempting going by the entries in the third-party reviews. I've seen it gone from 250-350, depending on the condition and accessories that came with. I got mine for $200 couple years ago in mint condition.

03-23-2012, 01:05 PM	#3
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Hi, that lens is very well regarded. It's a solid performer, lacking only AF. Regarding price, go to the marketplace archive and perform a search (you could also search Kiron or Lester A Dine, they are similar versions of that lens).

03-23-2012, 01:18 PM	#4
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	This lens is flat out awesome! Noticed one in the for sale forum earlier, I'd be all over it if I didn't already have one.

03-23-2012, 01:22 PM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	$300 - $400 (with case, paper and box). I just sold mine here for $375 net.

03-23-2012, 01:31 PM	#6
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Originally posted by monochrome I just sold mine It would be so sweet on your new K-01.

03-23-2012, 01:34 PM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by riff It would be so sweet on your new K-01. Please.

03-23-2012, 01:45 PM	#8
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Sorry I don't mean to be mean.

03-27-2012, 03:05 PM	#9
vaper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 32 Original Poster	won it last night. should arrive in the next day or two. can't wait.

03-27-2012, 03:56 PM	#10
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by vaper won it last night. should arrive in the next day or two. can't wait. How much did you pay for it? If you don't mind me asking.

03-27-2012, 04:04 PM	#11
vaper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by ducdao How much did you pay for it? If you don't mind me asking. not at all, $310.

03-27-2012, 05:22 PM	#12
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by vaper not at all, $310. Price has gone up lately but what you've paid seems to be fair compared to the average price for last 6 months or so. You will like it, I'm sure. It's very sharp and has really smooth bokeh.

03-27-2012, 05:43 PM	#13
vaper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 32 Original Poster	I'd imagine that without the glut of used lenses from the Canon/Nikon multitudes, Pentax and Pentax-mount lenses are in much shorter supply on the used market. Therefore, you'd expect the good one's to fetch a high(er) price.

03-28-2012, 02:03 AM	#14
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	That's the problem... Pentax should really come out with a FF and i bet many from Canikon will jump back to Pentax FF.. LOL!! Soon, soon.... Originally posted by vaper I'd imagine that without the glut of used lenses from the Canon/Nikon multitudes, Pentax and Pentax-mount lenses are in much shorter supply on the used market. Therefore, you'd expect the good one's to fetch a high(er) price.