Huge NASA lens (2540 mm) for sale on ebay.

uday029 · 04-27-2015, 02:41 PM

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A 2540mm f/8 lens is up for sale on ebay for a whopping $33,500. It is way out of my budget but posting it here as someone here might be interested in it.

Here is the link to ebay listing: Huge NASA Mirror Tele Lens Jonel 100 2540mm F 8 for 6x6 and More | eBay
Link to an article: eBay Watch: Buy NASA?s Massive Jonel 100 2,540mm F/8 Mirror Lens | Popular Photography

condor27596 · 04-27-2015, 02:55 PM

Only reason I am not interested is they do not have two. I would want a spare 😇

**mattb123** · 04-27-2015, 02:57 PM - **3 Likes**

Mount up a Q on that baby!

Stavri · 04-27-2015, 03:09 PM

It better come with a tripod mount (and the shuttle that flew it to orbit)....

**crewl1** · 04-27-2015, 03:09 PM

What kind of strap do I need to carry this one?

DeadJohn · 04-27-2015, 03:22 PM

Similar specifications for 1/10 the cost Meade 12" (f/8) Optical Tube Assembly with ACF Optics and Accessories - 1208-80-00. I think the one I linked can't handle a full 6x7 film image; you'll get heavy vignetting.

stillshot2 · 04-27-2015, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by uday029

Huge NASA lens (2540 mm) for sale on ebay.

But won't it have doughnut bokeh?

Last edited by stillshot2; 04-27-2015 at 03:41 PM.

Tanzer · 04-27-2015, 04:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mattb123

Mount up a Q on that baby!

The problem with that combo is that it reaches too far to the edges of the universe, and back in time to the beginning of big bang, where there isn't any light.

---------- Post added 04-27-15 at 07:07 PM ----------

Originally posted by Stavri

It better come with a tripod mount (and the shuttle that flew it to orbit)....

At the bottom of the add, the seller says "Ask me for tripod and head and for focusing units." So it would seem that those are not included. What has this world come to. The next time I buy a lens on ebay, I'm going to make double sure that the glass is included.

goodnight · 04-27-2015, 04:24 PM

Well, if all of us on the forum chip in about fifty cents...

**SointulArt** · 04-27-2015, 04:41 PM

I think I would have to upgrade my tripod... Also not sure about the mount, maybe I could duct tape a length of PVC pipe on the end and glue on a t-mount. I'm sure that would work

It seems to be the day for crazy lenses, B&H have a Canon EF 1200mm f5.6L for sale for only $180,000. Good thing I sold all my Canon gear so I'm not tempted...

SpecialK · 04-27-2015, 05:22 PM

It is FF, right?

stillshot2 · 04-27-2015, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by SointulArt

B&H have a Canon EF 1200mm f5.6L for sale for only $180,000.

Read the review posted for the lens on B&H... I laughed:

not great for macro use

I would rate this lens higher, but i was trying to get a shot of the wedding rings and it would not focus close enough. also i wanted to buy a UV filter to protect the front element, imagine my shock that it would have to be custom ordered!!! works ok hand held, hope they make one soon with VR.

Tanzer · 04-27-2015, 08:46 PM

If you put a 2x teleconverter on the Canon lens, it would be slower and shorter than the NASA lens. So just buy the NASA lens, and get a faster and longer lens. You'll save $146,500, plus the cost of the teleconverter.

Sure, it's a used lens, but the money you save could go towards some kind of third-party warranty.

sherrvonne · 04-27-2015, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Mount up a Q on that baby!

Now that I would like to see!

angerdan · 03-07-2018, 03:41 PM

It's reduced to $28,000 now.
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04-27-2015, 02:41 PM	#1
uday029 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 505	Huge NASA lens (2540 mm) for sale on ebay. 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. A 2540mm f/8 lens is up for sale on ebay for a whopping $33,500. It is way out of my budget but posting it here as someone here might be interested in it. Here is the link to ebay listing: Huge NASA Mirror Tele Lens Jonel 100 2540mm F 8 for 6x6 and More \| eBay Link to an article: eBay Watch: Buy NASA?s Massive Jonel 100 2,540mm F/8 Mirror Lens \| Popular Photography

04-27-2015, 04:03 PM - 1 Like	#8
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by mattb123 Mount up a Q on that baby! The problem with that combo is that it reaches too far to the edges of the universe, and back in time to the beginning of big bang, where there isn't any light. ---------- Post added 04-27-15 at 07:07 PM ---------- Originally posted by Stavri It better come with a tripod mount (and the shuttle that flew it to orbit).... At the bottom of the add, the seller says "Ask me for tripod and head and for focusing units." So it would seem that those are not included. What has this world come to. The next time I buy a lens on ebay, I'm going to make double sure that the glass is included. Last edited by Tanzer; 04-27-2015 at 04:10 PM.

04-27-2015, 04:41 PM	#10
SointulArt Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sointula, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 453	I think I would have to upgrade my tripod... Also not sure about the mount, maybe I could duct tape a length of PVC pipe on the end and glue on a t-mount. I'm sure that would work It seems to be the day for crazy lenses, B&H have a Canon EF 1200mm f5.6L for sale for only $180,000. Good thing I sold all my Canon gear so I'm not tempted... Last edited by SointulArt; 04-27-2015 at 05:23 PM.

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04-27-2015, 02:55 PM	#2
condor27596 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 870	Only reason I am not interested is they do not have two. I would want a spare 😇

04-27-2015, 02:57 PM - 3 Likes	#3
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Mount up a Q on that baby!

04-27-2015, 03:09 PM	#4
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	It better come with a tripod mount (and the shuttle that flew it to orbit)....

04-27-2015, 03:09 PM	#5
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	What kind of strap do I need to carry this one?

04-27-2015, 03:22 PM	#6
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Similar specifications for 1/10 the cost Meade 12" (f/8) Optical Tube Assembly with ACF Optics and Accessories - 1208-80-00. I think the one I linked can't handle a full 6x7 film image; you'll get heavy vignetting.

04-27-2015, 03:35 PM	#7
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by uday029 Huge NASA lens (2540 mm) for sale on ebay. But won't it have doughnut bokeh? Last edited by stillshot2; 04-27-2015 at 03:41 PM.

04-27-2015, 04:24 PM	#9
goodnight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 128	Well, if all of us on the forum chip in about fifty cents...

04-27-2015, 05:22 PM	#11
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	It is FF, right?

04-27-2015, 05:24 PM	#12
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by SointulArt B&H have a Canon EF 1200mm f5.6L for sale for only $180,000. Read the review posted for the lens on B&H... I laughed: not great for macro use I would rate this lens higher, but i was trying to get a shot of the wedding rings and it would not focus close enough. also i wanted to buy a UV filter to protect the front element, imagine my shock that it would have to be custom ordered!!! works ok hand held, hope they make one soon with VR.

04-27-2015, 08:46 PM	#13
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	If you put a 2x teleconverter on the Canon lens, it would be slower and shorter than the NASA lens. So just buy the NASA lens, and get a faster and longer lens. You'll save $146,500, plus the cost of the teleconverter. Sure, it's a used lens, but the money you save could go towards some kind of third-party warranty.

04-27-2015, 09:51 PM	#14
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	Originally posted by mattb123 Mount up a Q on that baby! Now that I would like to see!

03-07-2018, 03:41 PM	#15
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,642	It's reduced to $28,000 now. Weirdest Lens Ever? - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com