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11-10-2016, 12:56 PM   #1
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Zeiss ZK 21mm f/2.8 Distagon for sale on Ebay!

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I have not seen a single Zeiss ZK (Pentax Mount) 21mm f/2.8 Distagon for sale on Ebay, or KEH/Adorama/B&H used departments for the 2 years I've been watching.

Imagine my surprise when I just saw this extremely rare gem go on sale today on Ebay.

Now's your chance to finally buy this rare gem. Check it out - extreamely rare Zeiss Pentax ZK 21 2.8 lens | eBay

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Nice find!

(For someone with deep deep pockets - not me... LOL)
11-10-2016, 01:03 PM   #3
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So cheap....
11-10-2016, 01:05 PM   #4
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So cheap....
Yeah, it would be much more economical to just buy a used ZF (Nikon mount) version of this lens and a $100 Leitax ZF to Pentax K adapter!

11-10-2016, 01:36 PM   #5
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I'd have to sell all my camera bodies, so I couldn't even test it, but at least I'd own it.
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They say they're open to offers.... lol
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QuoteOriginally posted by Fenwoodian Quote
Yeah, it would be much more economical to just buy a used ZF (Nikon mount) version of this lens and a $100 Leitax ZF to Pentax K adapter!
I think you're right. I followed the link to the other items the seller has listed which includes the Contax 21/2.8. It indicates it's been converted with a Leitax adaptor but looking at the mount I'm not really sure: Contax distagon 21mm Pentax ZK 21 lens | eBay

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QuoteOriginally posted by Fenwoodian Quote
Yeah, it would be much more economical to just buy a used ZF (Nikon mount) version of this lens and a $100 Leitax ZF to Pentax K adapter!
It would be much more economical to buy a brand new ZF.2 version and the Leitax kit. good grief. Awesome find though.
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Just plain silly. The end.
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Uau!
Price:US $5,000.00 !

Seems this lens makes lovely pictures ...!
11-11-2016, 12:00 AM   #11
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Uau!
Price:US $5,000.00 !

Seems this lens makes lovely pictures ...!
Not $5000 lovely.
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I think you're right. I followed the link to the other items the seller has listed which includes the Contax 21/2.8. It indicates it's been converted with a Leitax adaptor but looking at the mount I'm not really sure: Contax distagon 21mm Pentax ZK 21 lens | eBay

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I believe that this lens probably has been Leitax adapted to be a Pentax K mount. First clue, the rear lens cap shown in the photo is a Pentax K cap. Second clue, while not definitive, to my eye, the rear mount does look to be a Leitax mount .
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QuoteOriginally posted by Fenwoodian Quote
I believe that this lens probably has been Leitax adapted to be a Pentax K mount. First clue, the rear lens cap shown in the photo is a Pentax K cap. Second clue, while not definitive, to my eye, the rear mount does look to be a Leitax mount .
Looks Pentax to me...wouldn't the Leitax be a Nikon mount without the "A" on aperture dial?
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Looks Pentax to me...wouldn't the Leitax be a Nikon mount without the "A" on aperture dial?
I have seen Zeiss "Nikon mounts" both ways. Zeiss ZF (Nikon mount) lenses that are the more modern ".2" version DO have the "A" on the aperture dial. While the older ".1" version does NOT have an "A" on the aperture.

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The other day there was that lens in ZF for 750 EUR on Ebay, which I still considered way overpriced for what you get (and for quite some days nobody wanted it therefore). I think somewhere in the range of 600-650 in ZK or 500-550 for ZF where you have to screw on the Leitax mount yourself is being generous.
It is manual only, it is heavy, it is large, it is a nothing really good for focal length, it is used.
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