Anyone Going after the SMC Pentax-A 35mm f2 ?

Ronald Oakes · 08-25-2019, 11:16 AM

There is a nice looking SMC Pentax-A 35mm f2.0 lens on a well known site that ends today ! Its not mine of course , but it possibly could go cheap !
These are kinda Rare so I wanted one of our members to get it.
PM me for a link

**BigMackCam** · 08-25-2019, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

There is a nice looking SMC Pentax-A 35mm f2.0 lens on a well known site that ends today ! Its not mine of course , but it possibly could go cheap !
These are kinda Rare so I wanted one of our members to get it.
PM me for a link

Hi Ronald - so long as the lens isn't yours, you can post a link here

Ronald Oakes · 08-25-2019, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Hi Ronald - so long as the lens isn't yours, you can post a link here

Thanks. I was kinda hoping to keep it under the Radar so to speak. I know that sounds funny posting it on a Public Forum , so that's why I said PM me for the link.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-25-2019, 12:25 PM

while curious if it's one of the lenses I'm watching on eBay, not enough to PM you about it....

(:

Ronald Oakes · 08-25-2019, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

while curious if it's one of the lenses I'm watching on eBay, not enough to PM you about it....

(:

PM Sent !

Ronald Oakes · 08-25-2019, 06:25 PM

Vintage Pentax Program Plus w/ 35mm Lens - shopgoodwill.com

Somebody got a nice lens for $141

**TwoUptons** · 08-26-2019, 04:58 AM

Maybe... it is Goodwill, so it could be full of fungus, missing its rear element, or who knows what...

-Eric

Ronald Oakes · 08-26-2019, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Maybe... it is Goodwill, so it could be full of fungus, missing its rear element, or who knows what...

-Eric

Maybe...

**pres589** · 08-26-2019, 09:24 PM

I've not used this lens in either A-series or M-series format, but, what does it for you about this lens vs. the f2.8 A-series 35mm? I know it is a full stop faster, but it's also rated noticeably lower in the user database here on PF. It's also larger, heavier, and usually sells for much more. Do you need that extra f-stop?

Ronald Oakes · 08-26-2019, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by pres589

I've not used this lens in either A-series or M-series format, but, what does it for you about this lens vs. the f2.8 A-series 35mm? I know it is a full stop faster, but it's also rated noticeably lower in the user database here on PF. It's also larger, heavier, and usually sells for much more. Do you need that extra f-stop?

It doesn't do anything personally for me and Ive never used it. The ratings in the Lens Reviews don't really mean a thing. Ratings are quite subjective to the user.
However it is quite scarce , so I posted it for someone else to take a chance at acquiring.

**TwoUptons** · 08-27-2019, 06:04 AM

I have an old M42 version that I like very much.

That said, I’m more likely to get a FA than an A if I upgrade it...

-Eric

ZombieArmy · 08-27-2019, 12:48 PM - **1 Like**

The only 35mm I need is the bokeh monster Auto-Tak 35mm f2.3

**pres589** · 08-27-2019, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

It doesn't do anything personally for me and Ive never used it. The ratings in the Lens Reviews don't really mean a thing. Ratings are quite subjective to the user.
However it is quite scarce , so I posted it for someone else to take a chance at acquiring.

Ronald: I think I missed the purpose of your post. Agreed that the f2 M and A series 35mm lenses are somewhat rare. It seems like the F2.8's are similarly rare which I find odd as 35mm is such a common "compromise" focal length on full frame, and why I picked a 35mm as a possible middle length prime for a travel trio.

ZombieArmy · 08-27-2019, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by pres589

Ronald: I think I missed the purpose of your post. Agreed that the f2 M and A series 35mm lenses are somewhat rare. It seems like the F2.8's are similarly rare which I find odd as 35mm is such a common "compromise" focal length on full frame, and why I picked a 35mm as a possible middle length prime for a travel trio.

I think it's because at the time they were new the cost was prohibitive. People who wanted a 35 in their kit probably didn't care about the extra few stops of light when they were saving that much money.

Ronald Oakes · 08-27-2019, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by pres589

Ronald: I think I missed the purpose of your post. Agreed that the f2 M and A series 35mm lenses are somewhat rare. It seems like the F2.8's are similarly rare which I find odd as 35mm is such a common "compromise" focal length on full frame, and why I picked a 35mm as a possible middle length prime for a travel trio.

I almost cant live without a 35mm lens in my bag. Don't care if its a DA 35mm limited Macro or a SMC-A or SMC-K...even a Takumar is welcome. The 35mm lenses are a bit scarce compared to the 50's and 28's.....but I don't know why.

08-25-2019, 11:16 AM	#1
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Anyone Going after the SMC Pentax-A 35mm f2 ? There is a nice looking SMC Pentax-A 35mm f2.0 lens on a well known site that ends today ! Its not mine of course , but it possibly could go cheap ! These are kinda Rare so I wanted one of our members to get it. PM me for a link

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08-25-2019, 12:00 PM	#2
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes There is a nice looking SMC Pentax-A 35mm f2.0 lens on a well known site that ends today ! Its not mine of course , but it possibly could go cheap ! These are kinda Rare so I wanted one of our members to get it. PM me for a link Hi Ronald - so long as the lens isn't yours, you can post a link here

08-25-2019, 12:11 PM	#3
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Hi Ronald - so long as the lens isn't yours, you can post a link here Thanks. I was kinda hoping to keep it under the Radar so to speak. I know that sounds funny posting it on a Public Forum , so that's why I said PM me for the link.

08-25-2019, 12:25 PM	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	while curious if it's one of the lenses I'm watching on eBay, not enough to PM you about it.... (:

08-25-2019, 12:30 PM	#5
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm while curious if it's one of the lenses I'm watching on eBay, not enough to PM you about it.... (: PM Sent !

08-25-2019, 06:25 PM	#6
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Vintage Pentax Program Plus w/ 35mm Lens - shopgoodwill.com Somebody got a nice lens for $141

08-26-2019, 04:58 AM	#7
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Maybe... it is Goodwill, so it could be full of fungus, missing its rear element, or who knows what... -Eric

08-26-2019, 08:48 PM	#8
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by TwoUptons Maybe... it is Goodwill, so it could be full of fungus, missing its rear element, or who knows what... -Eric Maybe...

08-26-2019, 09:24 PM	#9
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	I've not used this lens in either A-series or M-series format, but, what does it for you about this lens vs. the f2.8 A-series 35mm? I know it is a full stop faster, but it's also rated noticeably lower in the user database here on PF. It's also larger, heavier, and usually sells for much more. Do you need that extra f-stop?

08-26-2019, 09:58 PM	#10
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by pres589 I've not used this lens in either A-series or M-series format, but, what does it for you about this lens vs. the f2.8 A-series 35mm? I know it is a full stop faster, but it's also rated noticeably lower in the user database here on PF. It's also larger, heavier, and usually sells for much more. Do you need that extra f-stop? It doesn't do anything personally for me and Ive never used it. The ratings in the Lens Reviews don't really mean a thing. Ratings are quite subjective to the user. However it is quite scarce , so I posted it for someone else to take a chance at acquiring.

08-27-2019, 06:04 AM	#11
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	I have an old M42 version that I like very much. That said, I’m more likely to get a FA than an A if I upgrade it... -Eric

08-27-2019, 12:48 PM - 1 Like	#12
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	The only 35mm I need is the bokeh monster Auto-Tak 35mm f2.3

08-27-2019, 01:14 PM	#13
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes It doesn't do anything personally for me and Ive never used it. The ratings in the Lens Reviews don't really mean a thing. Ratings are quite subjective to the user. However it is quite scarce , so I posted it for someone else to take a chance at acquiring. Ronald: I think I missed the purpose of your post. Agreed that the f2 M and A series 35mm lenses are somewhat rare. It seems like the F2.8's are similarly rare which I find odd as 35mm is such a common "compromise" focal length on full frame, and why I picked a 35mm as a possible middle length prime for a travel trio.

08-27-2019, 01:19 PM	#14
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by pres589 Ronald: I think I missed the purpose of your post. Agreed that the f2 M and A series 35mm lenses are somewhat rare. It seems like the F2.8's are similarly rare which I find odd as 35mm is such a common "compromise" focal length on full frame, and why I picked a 35mm as a possible middle length prime for a travel trio. I think it's because at the time they were new the cost was prohibitive. People who wanted a 35 in their kit probably didn't care about the extra few stops of light when they were saving that much money.

08-27-2019, 01:35 PM	#15
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by pres589 Ronald: I think I missed the purpose of your post. Agreed that the f2 M and A series 35mm lenses are somewhat rare. It seems like the F2.8's are similarly rare which I find odd as 35mm is such a common "compromise" focal length on full frame, and why I picked a 35mm as a possible middle length prime for a travel trio. I almost cant live without a 35mm lens in my bag. Don't care if its a DA 35mm limited Macro or a SMC-A or SMC-K...even a Takumar is welcome. The 35mm lenses are a bit scarce compared to the 50's and 28's.....but I don't know why.