The "GREAT under 50.00 lens" thread

Mike Cash · 01-09-2010, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by p0opstlnksal0t

I thought this would be good for those people interested in the cheap gems like me.... I have been scouring lately for good cheapies, and for the money ive spent im sure i could have picked up a nice ltd prime, lol...

lens qualifications:
-cost was under 50 bucks shipped and after tax and all fees
-must fit k-mount pentax without an adapter (K, KA, KAF, or KAF2)
-can be auto or manual focus
-can be primes or zooms

Up until that second item I would have said you're going to end up duplicating about half of the Takumar Club thread. Good Lord, if you want excellent lenses dirt cheap you're certainly missing out on a lot if you turn your nose up at the M42 mount. Is inserting a simple adapter such an onerous burden?

p0opstlnksal0t · 01-09-2010, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Up until that second item I would have said you're going to end up duplicating about half of the Takumar Club thread. Good Lord, if you want excellent lenses dirt cheap you're certainly missing out on a lot if you turn your nose up at the M42 mount. Is inserting a simple adapter such an onerous burden?

not at all my friend and i have picked up a few taks, i just wanted this thread to contain only k mount without the need of an adapter.

Blue · 01-09-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Up until that second item I would have said you're going to end up duplicating about half of the Takumar Club thread. Good Lord, if you want excellent lenses dirt cheap you're certainly missing out on a lot if you turn your nose up at the M42 mount. Is inserting a simple adapter such an onerous burden?

There is the M42 crew and zeiss m42 club in addition to the Takumar Club.

**tranq78** · 01-09-2010, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by p0opstlnksal0t

not at all my friend and i have picked up a few taks, i just wanted this thread to contain only k mount without the need of an adapter.

M50/2, Viv28/2 for free
Carl Zeiss 50/1.8, Carl Zeiss 135/4 for $15
Tak 135/3.5 + TC for $20

Here are some pics. Click on thumbnails for larger image:

Details in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/86212-im-back-...-show-you.html

Last edited by tranq78; 01-10-2010 at 12:35 AM. Reason: Add images

Inspector 17 · 01-09-2010, 02:33 PM

Is it me or is there a noticeable absence of actual photos from these budget bastions?

FruitLooPs · 01-09-2010, 07:00 PM

Mine:

Pentax M 50mm F1.7 - Freebie in near new condition (tiny bit of fungus wide open, since resolved, scraped the name plate because crossthreaded and I didn't have a pressure tool

)

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Pentax M 50mm F1.4 - Well used ~ $30US from a market in new delhi on a trip

Optically sound, aperture blades bit slow on return (cant spam shots with it)

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slow2focus · 01-09-2010, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by FruitLooPs

Mine:

Pentax M 50mm F1.7 - Freebie in near new condition (tiny bit of fungus wide open, since resolved, scraped the name plate because crossthreaded and I didn't have a pressure tool

)

Hey If you don't mind, how did you get rid of the fungus problem? I have a 50mm M I am contemplating the fix.

Thanks

Igilligan · 01-09-2010, 09:10 PM

Nobody wants to see pics of the dirty little bastards... We want to see pics from them!!!

Optical Illusion · 01-09-2010, 09:29 PM

Actually, I like good pictures of lenses...

Maybe this thread should be about lenses that are great and are typically bought for under $50... otherwise you will get posts from everyone who has gotten great deals (steals) on lenses that should cost FAR more... Just an idea.

UltraWide · 01-09-2010, 10:50 PM

After reading this thread my great deal is not so great

At a local market I bought a M50 1.7 with a KM attached (that's a KM not a Km!) all held together by the grungiest never ready case you ever saw.

The camera and lens were in excellent condition however

All for 35AUD.

bdery · 01-10-2010, 06:36 AM

Here are pictures of the aforementionned lenses:

The "10$-for-a-lens-a-flash-and-a-super program" lens

In my previous post I had forgotten to mention this beauty, grabbed for 47$ shipped if I remember correctly:

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-10-2010, 06:51 AM

XR Rikenon 35/2.8

Chris

jgredline · 01-10-2010, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by bdery

Here are pictures of the aforementionned lenses:

The "10$-for-a-lens-a-flash-and-a-super program" lens

I did not know there was an SMC-''A'' 50F/1.4...Now I want one of those.

bdery · 01-10-2010, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

I did not know there was an SMC-''A'' 50F/1.4...Now I want one of those.

It is an incredible lens. Wonderful bokeh, great build quality, and well, it's f1,4...

I only sold it because I could replace it with a F 50 f1,7. AF in invaluable since I'm the only one around the house who can focus manually.

Indianadinos · 01-11-2010, 02:09 PM

Hi all,

I will add my 2c with a mint Fujinon 55/3.5 Macro for 15 euros ...

Cheers

01-09-2010, 07:00 PM	#51
FruitLooPs Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 440	Mine: Pentax M 50mm F1.7 - Freebie in near new condition (tiny bit of fungus wide open, since resolved, scraped the name plate because crossthreaded and I didn't have a pressure tool ) Pentax M 50mm F1.4 - Well used ~ $30US from a market in new delhi on a trip Optically sound, aperture blades bit slow on return (cant spam shots with it)

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01-09-2010, 04:39 AM	#46
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by p0opstlnksal0t I thought this would be good for those people interested in the cheap gems like me.... I have been scouring lately for good cheapies, and for the money ive spent im sure i could have picked up a nice ltd prime, lol... lens qualifications: -cost was under 50 bucks shipped and after tax and all fees -must fit k-mount pentax without an adapter (K, KA, KAF, or KAF2) -can be auto or manual focus -can be primes or zooms Up until that second item I would have said you're going to end up duplicating about half of the Takumar Club thread. Good Lord, if you want excellent lenses dirt cheap you're certainly missing out on a lot if you turn your nose up at the M42 mount. Is inserting a simple adapter such an onerous burden?

01-09-2010, 10:10 AM	#47
p0opstlnksal0t Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: houston Posts: 165 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike Cash Up until that second item I would have said you're going to end up duplicating about half of the Takumar Club thread. Good Lord, if you want excellent lenses dirt cheap you're certainly missing out on a lot if you turn your nose up at the M42 mount. Is inserting a simple adapter such an onerous burden? not at all my friend and i have picked up a few taks, i just wanted this thread to contain only k mount without the need of an adapter.

01-09-2010, 11:03 AM	#48
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Mike Cash Up until that second item I would have said you're going to end up duplicating about half of the Takumar Club thread. Good Lord, if you want excellent lenses dirt cheap you're certainly missing out on a lot if you turn your nose up at the M42 mount. Is inserting a simple adapter such an onerous burden? There is the M42 crew and zeiss m42 club in addition to the Takumar Club.

01-09-2010, 02:09 PM	#49
tranq78 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,005	Originally posted by p0opstlnksal0t not at all my friend and i have picked up a few taks, i just wanted this thread to contain only k mount without the need of an adapter. M50/2, Viv28/2 for free Carl Zeiss 50/1.8, Carl Zeiss 135/4 for $15 Tak 135/3.5 + TC for $20 Here are some pics. Click on thumbnails for larger image: Details in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/86212-im-back-...-show-you.html Last edited by tranq78; 01-10-2010 at 12:35 AM. Reason: Add images

01-09-2010, 02:33 PM	#50
Inspector 17 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 75	Is it me or is there a noticeable absence of actual photos from these budget bastions?

01-09-2010, 09:00 PM	#52
slow2focus Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 82	Originally posted by FruitLooPs Mine: Pentax M 50mm F1.7 - Freebie in near new condition (tiny bit of fungus wide open, since resolved, scraped the name plate because crossthreaded and I didn't have a pressure tool ) Hey If you don't mind, how did you get rid of the fungus problem? I have a 50mm M I am contemplating the fix. Thanks

01-09-2010, 09:10 PM	#53
Igilligan Guest	Nobody wants to see pics of the dirty little bastards... We want to see pics from them!!!

01-09-2010, 09:29 PM	#54
Optical Illusion Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kern County California Photos: Albums Posts: 70	Actually, I like good pictures of lenses... Maybe this thread should be about lenses that are great and are typically bought for under $50... otherwise you will get posts from everyone who has gotten great deals (steals) on lenses that should cost FAR more... Just an idea.

01-09-2010, 10:50 PM	#55
UltraWide Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 61	After reading this thread my great deal is not so great At a local market I bought a M50 1.7 with a KM attached (that's a KM not a Km!) all held together by the grungiest never ready case you ever saw. The camera and lens were in excellent condition however All for 35AUD.

01-10-2010, 06:36 AM	#56
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,356	Here are pictures of the aforementionned lenses: The "10$-for-a-lens-a-flash-and-a-super program" lens In my previous post I had forgotten to mention this beauty, grabbed for 47$ shipped if I remember correctly:

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01-10-2010, 06:51 AM	#57
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	XR Rikenon 35/2.8 Chris

01-10-2010, 11:01 AM	#58
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by bdery Here are pictures of the aforementionned lenses: The "10$-for-a-lens-a-flash-and-a-super program" lens I did not know there was an SMC-''A'' 50F/1.4...Now I want one of those.

01-10-2010, 04:29 PM	#59
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,356	Originally posted by jgredline I did not know there was an SMC-''A'' 50F/1.4...Now I want one of those. It is an incredible lens. Wonderful bokeh, great build quality, and well, it's f1,4... I only sold it because I could replace it with a F 50 f1,7. AF in invaluable since I'm the only one around the house who can focus manually.

01-11-2010, 02:09 PM	#60
Indianadinos Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: France Posts: 128	Hi all, I will add my 2c with a mint Fujinon 55/3.5 Macro for 15 euros ... Cheers