What was your biggest LBA score?

rbryant · 04-25-2011, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by mr.b.snowden

Forgot to add, within the last few months, I snagged a Super Tak 50 in a camera store in San Luis Obispo for $75 after tax.

The Mrs. and I are headed over there in a month or so. Where is this camera store in SLO? And how can I distract her while I visit it? Hmmm.

mlatour · 04-25-2011, 08:16 PM

Not Pentax related but pretty proud of this score..

Last fall during a used photo equipment show I was keeping an eye out
for a collegue (Canon guy) for a wide/fast lens to compliment his 24-105 f4.

A few minutes before leaving I spotted a Tamron SP AF 20-40mm f2.7-3.5
way in the back corner of a display case, do a quick visual check, glass/blades seem fine.

me: how much?
seller: hmm...it's my girlfriend's but..since I need money and haven't sold anything today...80$
me: it's missing the hood, is 70$ okay?
seller: fine 70$ it is.

Not familiar with this lens, a quick google search once home revealed it was rated quite high, average price new was 900$, ads show they still go for up to 300$ or so used.
Turns out image quality is very impressive, full frame lens, very sharp..all for 70$!

Michel

**jeffshaddix** · 04-25-2011, 09:09 PM

I haven't found near the deals that some of you have come across. My best deal thusfar was a KA mount Tokina AT-X 90/2.5 Macro for $300. I don't see why the lens doesn't sell for $750+, it's spectacular! Only beaten in my opinion by the Voigtlander 125/2.5, and we've all seen what that goes for now.

ddsg · 04-25-2011, 09:57 PM

My deals really don't compare... the best I was able to do was $50 for a K1000, M50 2.0, M28mm 2.8, a small tripod and a pack of assorted filters.

Within a span of 2 or 3 weeks, I missed not one, but TWO M50mm 1.2 by mere minutes. The first one was going for $50. The second for $80.

Pentaxor · 04-25-2011, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

My best deal thusfar was a KA mount Tokina AT-X 90/2.5 Macro for $300. I don't see why the lens doesn't sell for $750+, it's spectacular!

aren't you glad that people can afford it?

bhairavp · 04-26-2011, 12:04 AM

SMC M 50 1.4 for 1000 rupees, roughly 20USD
SMC A Macro 2.8 for 2000 rupees, roughly 40 USD.
Mint, with caps.

photocanadian · 04-26-2011, 02:35 AM

I picked up the same book along with a bag containing three lenses and a nice spotmatic the other day. A little spooky to see a very similar setup ... but great read, nevertheless

The author, sadly, has passed away.

Originally posted by sterretje

And it had this in it

Spotmatic
Vivitar 55mm/2.8 macro
SMC Takumar 85mm/1.8
SMC Takumar 200mm/4

And not on the photo a 1.4x TC and Asahi Pentax bellows

All as a birthday gift

photocanadian · 04-26-2011, 02:48 AM

Hopefully, third time is the charm for you

I find that patience pays off, as even with all the "competition" on craigslist it is possible to find some nice glass AND cheap (read: affordable) if you wait long enough.

Of course, Murphy's law would dictate that the more you want something the least you are to find it, so my approach is to simply buy whatever I can afford, and then find out how much it's worth

Originally posted by ddsg

My deals really don't compare... the best I was able to do was $50 for a K1000, M50 2.0, M28mm 2.8, a small tripod and a pack of assorted filters.

Within a span of 2 or 3 weeks, I missed not one, but TWO M50mm 1.2 by mere minutes. The first one was going for $50. The second for $80.

RioRico · 04-26-2011, 02:56 AM

Some deals from the last few months (prices include shipping):

* Vivitar Close-Focus Wide-Angle 28/2 (US$18) *
* Tamron BBAR MC 28/2.5 (US$4)
* Sears-Tomioka Auto 28/2.8 (US$2.25)
* Vivitar-Tokina Auto WA 35/2.8 (free)
* Kilfitt Makro-Kilar 40/3.5 (1:2, US$36)
* Chinon Auto 45/2.8 (US$13.75)
* Yashica ML 50/1.4 (planar, US$10) *
* Rikenon Auto 50/2 (US$10)
* CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 (alu, 12 iris blades, US$7) *
* Sears-Tomioka 55/1.4 (US$2.25) *
* Rikenon Auto 55/1.8 (US$6)
* Enna Tele-Sandmar 100/4.5 (US$7) *
* Super-Takumar 105/2.8 (US$17)
* Sears-Tomioka Auto 135/2.8 (US$2.25)

* Promaster-Tamron 28-70/3.5-4.5 AF (US$10)
* SMC-F 35-70/3.5-4.5 (US$11) *
* Tokina RMC 35-135/3.5-4.5 (US$9)
* Sears-Tokina 55-135/3.5 (US$8) *

Those with (*) are now in my regular kit. There were other great deals in the US$20-50 range, and other cheap goodies, but those listed are the most spectacular.

photocanadian · 04-26-2011, 03:01 AM

Nice collection ... gotta love vintage glass. I especially like the Makro-Kilar ("Macro-Killer")

Originally posted by RioRico

Some deals from the last few months (prices include shipping):

* Vivitar Close-Focus Wide-Angle 28/2 (US$18) *
* Tamron BBAR MC 28/2.5 (US$4)
* Sears-Tomioka Auto 28/2.8 (US$2.25)
* Vivitar-Tokina Auto WA 35/2.8 (free)
* Kilfitt Makro-Kilar 40/3.5 (1:2, US$36)
* Chinon Auto 45/2.8 (US$13.75)
* Yashica ML 50/1.4 (planar, US$10) *
* Rikenon Auto 50/2 (US$10)
* CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 (alu, 12 iris blades, US$7) *
* Sears-Tomioka 55/1.4 (US$2.25) *
* Rikenon Auto 55/1.8 (US$6)
* Enna Tele-Sandmar 100/4.5 (US$7) *
* Super-Takumar 105/2.8 (US$17)
* Sears-Tomioka Auto 135/2.8 (US$2.25)

* Promaster-Tamron 28-70/3.5-4.5 AF (US$10)
* SMC-F 35-70/3.5-4.5 (US$11) *
* Tokina RMC 35-135/3.5-4.5 (US$9)
* Sears-Tokina 55-135/3.5 (US$8) *

Those with (*) are now in my regular kit. There were other great deals in the US$20-50 range, and other cheap goodies, but those listed are the most spectacular.

RioRico · 04-26-2011, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by vw_michael

Nice collection ... gotta love vintage glass. I especially like the Makro-Kilar ("Macro-Killer")

Thanks. It does killer macro, too!

I've read that it's the prototype upon which all modern 'miniature' camera (35mm FF & HF, APS, etc) macro lenses are modeled.

Anyway, that list was of my recent good hits. My all-time hits include:

* Paragon-Cimko 24/2.8 (US$9)
* Isco Westron 35/2.8 (US$27)
* Meyer Oreston 50/1.8 ($11.25)
* Argus-Chinon 55/1.7 (US$3)
* Super-Takumar 55/1.8 ($7.45)
* Nikkor 85/2 ($9)
* Vivitar-Komine 90/2.8 macro ($3)
* Meyer Trioplan 100/2.8 ($27)
* Meyer Telemegor 180/5.5 ($27)
* Tele-Takumar 200/5.6 ($29.50)
* Enna Tele-Ennalyt 240/4.5 ($27)
* Vivitar-Kiron S1 V1 70-210/3.5 ($32)
* Schneider Betavaron 50-125 ($72)

That last doesn't seem like such a deal till learning it's marked down from US$3600. I could list a few others, but I've already aroused enough hatred and jealousy.

mr.b.snowden · 04-26-2011, 10:13 AM - **1 Like**

Rbryant, the store is called Jim's Campus Camera. The place was closed on the Sunday I saw the Super Tak in the window and I knew I had to come back the next day to claim it. The only way I'll get rid of it is if I can find someone willing to swap it out, along with some gear, for either a F or FA 50 1.4, as I am finding that I don't like always having to use my M42 adapter in order to use the little guy.

photocanadian · 04-26-2011, 10:37 AM

Thanks for sharing ... and post away. I don't think anyone will hate it, personally I'm adding these to my "wanted" list as we go along

May I ask where you find all these little treasures?

Originally posted by RioRico

Thanks. It does killer macro, too!

I've read that it's the prototype upon which all modern 'miniature' camera (35mm FF & HF, APS, etc) macro lenses are modeled.

Anyway, that list was of my recent good hits. My all-time hits include:

* Paragon-Cimko 24/2.8 (US$9)
* Isco Westron 35/2.8 (US$27)
* Meyer Oreston 50/1.8 ($11.25)
* Argus-Chinon 55/1.7 (US$3)
* Super-Takumar 55/1.8 ($7.45)
* Nikkor 85/2 ($9)
* Vivitar-Komine 90/2.8 macro ($3)
* Meyer Trioplan 100/2.8 ($27)
* Meyer Telemegor 180/5.5 ($27)
* Tele-Takumar 200/5.6 ($29.50)
* Enna Tele-Ennalyt 240/4.5 ($27)
* Vivitar-Kiron S1 V1 70-210/3.5 ($32)
* Schneider Betavaron 50-125 ($72)

That last doesn't seem like such a deal till learning it's marked down from US$3600. I could list a few others, but I've already aroused enough hatred and jealousy.

**TER-OR** · 04-26-2011, 11:09 AM

Biggest? A '70s vintage Vivitar 500mm behemoth.

Swapping out the Minolta mount for a K-mount was tricky, but I figured it out. I don't know how useful it will be, but it's $50 worth of head-turning...

VaughnA · 04-26-2011, 12:19 PM

Lately:

*ist DL with kit lens for 130 bucks on Craigslist

K-x, 18-55 & 55-300 with lowepro case for 425 on craigslist

I"m trying to remember but it was something like..
Minolta Maxxum 5000 AF body
Minolta 50 1.7
Minolta 70-210 beer can
Minolta 28-90
Sigma 50mm 2.8 macro
Minolta Flash & filters
And a Nice Tenba case all for 100 bucks from a local pawnshop.

Sold the above except the Tenba to fund LBA.

Made about 175 on the K-x kit, 100 on the DL and about 280 on the minolta stuff. Pawshops & Craigslist are my friend.

04-25-2011, 08:16 PM	#92
mlatour Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 197	Not Pentax related but pretty proud of this score.. Last fall during a used photo equipment show I was keeping an eye out for a collegue (Canon guy) for a wide/fast lens to compliment his 24-105 f4. A few minutes before leaving I spotted a Tamron SP AF 20-40mm f2.7-3.5 way in the back corner of a display case, do a quick visual check, glass/blades seem fine. me: how much? seller: hmm...it's my girlfriend's but..since I need money and haven't sold anything today...80$ me: it's missing the hood, is 70$ okay? seller: fine 70$ it is. Not familiar with this lens, a quick google search once home revealed it was rated quite high, average price new was 900$, ads show they still go for up to 300$ or so used. Turns out image quality is very impressive, full frame lens, very sharp..all for 70$! Michel Last edited by mlatour; 04-25-2011 at 08:24 PM.

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04-25-2011, 07:56 PM	#91
rbryant Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 81	Originally posted by mr.b.snowden Forgot to add, within the last few months, I snagged a Super Tak 50 in a camera store in San Luis Obispo for $75 after tax. The Mrs. and I are headed over there in a month or so. Where is this camera store in SLO? And how can I distract her while I visit it? Hmmm.

04-25-2011, 09:09 PM	#93
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	I haven't found near the deals that some of you have come across. My best deal thusfar was a KA mount Tokina AT-X 90/2.5 Macro for $300. I don't see why the lens doesn't sell for $750+, it's spectacular! Only beaten in my opinion by the Voigtlander 125/2.5, and we've all seen what that goes for now.

04-25-2011, 09:57 PM	#94
ddsg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 44	My deals really don't compare... the best I was able to do was $50 for a K1000, M50 2.0, M28mm 2.8, a small tripod and a pack of assorted filters. Within a span of 2 or 3 weeks, I missed not one, but TWO M50mm 1.2 by mere minutes. The first one was going for $50. The second for $80.

04-25-2011, 11:37 PM	#95
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by jeffshaddix My best deal thusfar was a KA mount Tokina AT-X 90/2.5 Macro for $300. I don't see why the lens doesn't sell for $750+, it's spectacular! aren't you glad that people can afford it?

04-26-2011, 12:04 AM	#96
bhairavp Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 399	SMC M 50 1.4 for 1000 rupees, roughly 20USD SMC A Macro 2.8 for 2000 rupees, roughly 40 USD. Mint, with caps.

04-26-2011, 02:35 AM	#97
photocanadian Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: capital city, the land of eh (Ottawa, Canada) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 329	I picked up the same book along with a bag containing three lenses and a nice spotmatic the other day. A little spooky to see a very similar setup ... but great read, nevertheless The author, sadly, has passed away. Originally posted by sterretje And it had this in it Spotmatic Vivitar 55mm/2.8 macro SMC Takumar 85mm/1.8 SMC Takumar 200mm/4 And not on the photo a 1.4x TC and Asahi Pentax bellows All as a birthday gift

04-26-2011, 02:48 AM	#98
photocanadian Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: capital city, the land of eh (Ottawa, Canada) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 329	Hopefully, third time is the charm for you I find that patience pays off, as even with all the "competition" on craigslist it is possible to find some nice glass AND cheap (read: affordable) if you wait long enough. Of course, Murphy's law would dictate that the more you want something the least you are to find it, so my approach is to simply buy whatever I can afford, and then find out how much it's worth Originally posted by ddsg My deals really don't compare... the best I was able to do was $50 for a K1000, M50 2.0, M28mm 2.8, a small tripod and a pack of assorted filters. Within a span of 2 or 3 weeks, I missed not one, but TWO M50mm 1.2 by mere minutes. The first one was going for $50. The second for $80.

04-26-2011, 02:56 AM	#99
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Some deals from the last few months (prices include shipping): * Vivitar Close-Focus Wide-Angle 28/2 (US$18) * * Tamron BBAR MC 28/2.5 (US$4) * Sears-Tomioka Auto 28/2.8 (US$2.25) * Vivitar-Tokina Auto WA 35/2.8 (free) * Kilfitt Makro-Kilar 40/3.5 (1:2, US$36) * Chinon Auto 45/2.8 (US$13.75) * Yashica ML 50/1.4 (planar, US$10) * * Rikenon Auto 50/2 (US$10) * CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 (alu, 12 iris blades, US$7) * * Sears-Tomioka 55/1.4 (US$2.25) * * Rikenon Auto 55/1.8 (US$6) * Enna Tele-Sandmar 100/4.5 (US$7) * * Super-Takumar 105/2.8 (US$17) * Sears-Tomioka Auto 135/2.8 (US$2.25) * Promaster-Tamron 28-70/3.5-4.5 AF (US$10) * SMC-F 35-70/3.5-4.5 (US$11) * * Tokina RMC 35-135/3.5-4.5 (US$9) * Sears-Tokina 55-135/3.5 (US$8) * Those with (*) are now in my regular kit. There were other great deals in the US$20-50 range, and other cheap goodies, but those listed are the most spectacular.

04-26-2011, 03:01 AM	#100
photocanadian Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: capital city, the land of eh (Ottawa, Canada) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 329	Nice collection ... gotta love vintage glass. I especially like the Makro-Kilar ("Macro-Killer") Originally posted by RioRico Some deals from the last few months (prices include shipping): * Vivitar Close-Focus Wide-Angle 28/2 (US$18) * * Tamron BBAR MC 28/2.5 (US$4) * Sears-Tomioka Auto 28/2.8 (US$2.25) * Vivitar-Tokina Auto WA 35/2.8 (free) * Kilfitt Makro-Kilar 40/3.5 (1:2, US$36) * Chinon Auto 45/2.8 (US$13.75) * Yashica ML 50/1.4 (planar, US$10) * * Rikenon Auto 50/2 (US$10) * CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 (alu, 12 iris blades, US$7) * * Sears-Tomioka 55/1.4 (US$2.25) * * Rikenon Auto 55/1.8 (US$6) * Enna Tele-Sandmar 100/4.5 (US$7) * * Super-Takumar 105/2.8 (US$17) * Sears-Tomioka Auto 135/2.8 (US$2.25) * Promaster-Tamron 28-70/3.5-4.5 AF (US$10) * SMC-F 35-70/3.5-4.5 (US$11) * * Tokina RMC 35-135/3.5-4.5 (US$9) * Sears-Tokina 55-135/3.5 (US$8) * Those with (*) are now in my regular kit. There were other great deals in the US$20-50 range, and other cheap goodies, but those listed are the most spectacular.

04-26-2011, 10:07 AM	#101
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by vw_michael Nice collection ... gotta love vintage glass. I especially like the Makro-Kilar ("Macro-Killer") Thanks. It does killer macro, too! I've read that it's the prototype upon which all modern 'miniature' camera (35mm FF & HF, APS, etc) macro lenses are modeled. Anyway, that list was of my recent good hits. My all-time hits include: * Paragon-Cimko 24/2.8 (US$9) * Isco Westron 35/2.8 (US$27) * Meyer Oreston 50/1.8 ($11.25) * Argus-Chinon 55/1.7 (US$3) * Super-Takumar 55/1.8 ($7.45) * Nikkor 85/2 ($9) * Vivitar-Komine 90/2.8 macro ($3) * Meyer Trioplan 100/2.8 ($27) * Meyer Telemegor 180/5.5 ($27) * Tele-Takumar 200/5.6 ($29.50) * Enna Tele-Ennalyt 240/4.5 ($27) * Vivitar-Kiron S1 V1 70-210/3.5 ($32) * Schneider Betavaron 50-125 ($72) That last doesn't seem like such a deal till learning it's marked down from US$3600. I could list a few others, but I've already aroused enough hatred and jealousy.

04-26-2011, 10:13 AM - 1 Like	#102
mr.b.snowden Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 683	Rbryant, the store is called Jim's Campus Camera. The place was closed on the Sunday I saw the Super Tak in the window and I knew I had to come back the next day to claim it. The only way I'll get rid of it is if I can find someone willing to swap it out, along with some gear, for either a F or FA 50 1.4, as I am finding that I don't like always having to use my M42 adapter in order to use the little guy.

04-26-2011, 10:37 AM	#103
photocanadian Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: capital city, the land of eh (Ottawa, Canada) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 329	Thanks for sharing ... and post away. I don't think anyone will hate it, personally I'm adding these to my "wanted" list as we go along May I ask where you find all these little treasures? Originally posted by RioRico Thanks. It does killer macro, too! I've read that it's the prototype upon which all modern 'miniature' camera (35mm FF & HF, APS, etc) macro lenses are modeled. Anyway, that list was of my recent good hits. My all-time hits include: * Paragon-Cimko 24/2.8 (US$9) * Isco Westron 35/2.8 (US$27) * Meyer Oreston 50/1.8 ($11.25) * Argus-Chinon 55/1.7 (US$3) * Super-Takumar 55/1.8 ($7.45) * Nikkor 85/2 ($9) * Vivitar-Komine 90/2.8 macro ($3) * Meyer Trioplan 100/2.8 ($27) * Meyer Telemegor 180/5.5 ($27) * Tele-Takumar 200/5.6 ($29.50) * Enna Tele-Ennalyt 240/4.5 ($27) * Vivitar-Kiron S1 V1 70-210/3.5 ($32) * Schneider Betavaron 50-125 ($72) That last doesn't seem like such a deal till learning it's marked down from US$3600. I could list a few others, but I've already aroused enough hatred and jealousy.

04-26-2011, 11:09 AM	#104
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Biggest? A '70s vintage Vivitar 500mm behemoth. Swapping out the Minolta mount for a K-mount was tricky, but I figured it out. I don't know how useful it will be, but it's $50 worth of head-turning...

04-26-2011, 12:19 PM	#105
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	Lately: *ist DL with kit lens for 130 bucks on Craigslist K-x, 18-55 & 55-300 with lowepro case for 425 on craigslist I"m trying to remember but it was something like.. Minolta Maxxum 5000 AF body Minolta 50 1.7 Minolta 70-210 beer can Minolta 28-90 Sigma 50mm 2.8 macro Minolta Flash & filters And a Nice Tenba case all for 100 bucks from a local pawnshop. Sold the above except the Tenba to fund LBA. Made about 175 on the K-x kit, 100 on the DL and about 280 on the minolta stuff. Pawshops & Craigslist are my friend.