Be careful what you sell

sam-joseph · 12-31-2013, 04:34 AM

I recently decided to sell some unused lenses to fund a UWA purchase (Sig 10-20 f3.5). The Takumar 135mm f2.5 was one of those lenses I acquired, but never really used much. It's much easier to pick up an AF zoom and shoot away. Anyway, I had to take some shots with the Tak to use in the ebay listing, and I must say, when I saw the results, I was wondering why I was selling this lens.

And a crop.

I reckon in the future, I'll be looking for another 135mm.......

Regards

**NaClH2O** · 12-31-2013, 05:47 AM

If you can find one that you can afford the Pentax K 135mm F/2.5 is even superior to the Tak (hard to believe but true) I was lucky enough to find one about 7 years ago for under $100, they are going for at least half again as much now. And if Pentax ever comes out with a FF they'll probably go even higher. Check out my 'single in September' album here for some good examples of what this lens can do.

NaCl(an oldie but goodie for sure!)H2O

Kendigitize · 12-31-2013, 07:05 AM

I have a Tak 135mm F/2.5 that I really like, but never use anymore since I picked up an A-135 F/2.8

reeftool · 12-31-2013, 08:30 AM

Are you going to get enough for this lens to make a big enough dent in the price of the 10-20? Keep it if you like it. There are lots of manual Pentax 135's around and they mostly sell for very affordable prices.

12-31-2013, 04:34 AM	#1
sam-joseph Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,086	Be careful what you sell I recently decided to sell some unused lenses to fund a UWA purchase (Sig 10-20 f3.5). The Takumar 135mm f2.5 was one of those lenses I acquired, but never really used much. It's much easier to pick up an AF zoom and shoot away. Anyway, I had to take some shots with the Tak to use in the ebay listing, and I must say, when I saw the results, I was wondering why I was selling this lens. And a crop. I reckon in the future, I'll be looking for another 135mm....... Regards

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12-31-2013, 05:47 AM	#2
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	If you can find one that you can afford the Pentax K 135mm F/2.5 is even superior to the Tak (hard to believe but true) I was lucky enough to find one about 7 years ago for under $100, they are going for at least half again as much now. And if Pentax ever comes out with a FF they'll probably go even higher. Check out my 'single in September' album here for some good examples of what this lens can do. NaCl(an oldie but goodie for sure!)H2O

12-31-2013, 07:05 AM	#3
Kendigitize Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 324	I have a Tak 135mm F/2.5 that I really like, but never use anymore since I picked up an A-135 F/2.8

12-31-2013, 08:30 AM	#4
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Are you going to get enough for this lens to make a big enough dent in the price of the 10-20? Keep it if you like it. There are lots of manual Pentax 135's around and they mostly sell for very affordable prices.

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