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Jean Poitiers · 03-05-2014, 02:08 PM

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Question : Does anyone think of this one is salvageable ?! Not a lot of bidding action (none yet) ... J (French evilBay)

Pentax SMC Super Takumar 17mm F4 Objectif M42 | eBay

vladimiroltean · 03-05-2014, 02:11 PM

I think you just tripled its final sale price with this post.

j2photos · 03-05-2014, 02:11 PM

Fungus is easy to clean but my biggest concern would be that the fungus has damaged the SMC. If the fungus has been there for a prolonged period I would avoid it.

elliott · 03-05-2014, 02:11 PM

I think the risk of coating damage is pretty high in that one. For the right price I'd give it a shot, not that much though.

Jean Poitiers · 03-05-2014, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by kcobain1992

I think you just tripled its final sale price with this post.

Possibly ... on verra, as the French say ... J

---------- Post added 03-05-14 at 22:15 ----------

Originally posted by j2photos

Fungus is easy to clean but my biggest concern would be that the fungus has damaged the SMC. If the fungus has been there for a prolonged period I would avoid it.

My thoughts, too ... it looks pretty rough to me ... worthy a gamble, not sure. J

---------- Post added 03-05-14 at 22:18 ----------

Originally posted by elliott

I think the risk of coating damage is pretty high in that one. For the right price I'd give it a shot, not that much though.

Start is @ 40€ ... if I needed it to repair another lens, maybe a "yes" ... it will be interesting to see what it goes for ... J

Oldbayrunner · 03-05-2014, 05:35 PM

I would let the auction end, then contact the seller and negotiate him to a lower price then have him list it on a buy it now listing and pick it up. I have done that successfully with some of my lenses. It's easy to clean but like others have stated the downfall is if the Multicoating is damaged but at the right price it would be worth it.

vladimiroltean · 03-06-2014, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by Oldbayrunner

I would let the auction end, then contact the seller and negotiate him to a lower price then have him list it on a buy it now listing and pick it up. I have done that successfully with some of my lenses. It's easy to clean but like others have stated the downfall is if the Multicoating is damaged but at the right price it would be worth it.

By the time the auction ends, the lens will already have a winner.

Jean Poitiers · 03-10-2014, 11:18 AM

It just sold ... for 103.50 €.

Pentax SMC Super Takumar 17mm F4 Objectif M42 | eBay

SyncGuy · 03-10-2014, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

It just sold ... for 103.50 €.

Pentax SMC Super Takumar 17mm F4 Objectif M42 | eBay

Eh? Isn't that almost the normal going price?
Wow.. If that is true, then i really wonder who the brave soul is..

03-05-2014, 02:08 PM	#1
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	SMC Super Tak 17/4 with fungus ... 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. Question : Does anyone think of this one is salvageable ?! Not a lot of bidding action (none yet) ... J (French evilBay) Pentax SMC Super Takumar 17mm F4 Objectif M42 \| eBay

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03-05-2014, 02:11 PM	#2
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	I think you just tripled its final sale price with this post.

03-05-2014, 02:11 PM	#3
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Fungus is easy to clean but my biggest concern would be that the fungus has damaged the SMC. If the fungus has been there for a prolonged period I would avoid it.

03-05-2014, 02:11 PM	#4
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	I think the risk of coating damage is pretty high in that one. For the right price I'd give it a shot, not that much though.

03-05-2014, 02:13 PM	#5
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076 Original Poster	Originally posted by kcobain1992 I think you just tripled its final sale price with this post. Possibly ... *on verra*, as the French say ... J ---------- Post added 03-05-14 at 22:15 ---------- Originally posted by j2photos Fungus is easy to clean but my biggest concern would be that the fungus has damaged the SMC. If the fungus has been there for a prolonged period I would avoid it. My thoughts, too ... it looks pretty rough to me ... worthy a gamble, not sure. J ---------- Post added 03-05-14 at 22:18 ---------- Originally posted by elliott I think the risk of coating damage is pretty high in that one. For the right price I'd give it a shot, not that much though. Start is @ 40€ ... if I needed it to repair another lens, maybe a "yes" ... it will be interesting to see what it goes for ... J

03-05-2014, 05:35 PM	#6
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	I would let the auction end, then contact the seller and negotiate him to a lower price then have him list it on a buy it now listing and pick it up. I have done that successfully with some of my lenses. It's easy to clean but like others have stated the downfall is if the Multicoating is damaged but at the right price it would be worth it.

03-06-2014, 08:34 AM	#7
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	Originally posted by Oldbayrunner I would let the auction end, then contact the seller and negotiate him to a lower price then have him list it on a buy it now listing and pick it up. I have done that successfully with some of my lenses. It's easy to clean but like others have stated the downfall is if the Multicoating is damaged but at the right price it would be worth it. By the time the auction ends, the lens will already have a winner.

03-10-2014, 11:18 AM	#8
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076 Original Poster	It just sold ... for 103.50 €. Pentax SMC Super Takumar 17mm F4 Objectif M42 \| eBay

03-10-2014, 08:06 PM	#9
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers It just sold ... for 103.50 €. Pentax SMC Super Takumar 17mm F4 Objectif M42 \| eBay Eh? Isn't that almost the normal going price? Wow.. If that is true, then i really wonder who the brave soul is..

SMC Super Tak 17/4 with fungus ...

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