The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

Wasp · 08-16-2018, 05:50 AM

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Description reads:

Pentax camera with extra lens.

And this is about the best picture of a bad lot.

That's it. Aaaarrrggghhh!

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And then there is this one:

Pentax Zoom 3.5 35-150mm macro super A lens

I could not find anything like that in the lens database.

Last edited by Wasp; 08-16-2018 at 06:00 AM.

**17dew** · 08-16-2018, 06:26 AM

Saw this on eBay a couple of days ago.In "unknown condition ,untouched for 30 years" Honeywell Pentax ES F 35mm Camera Lenses, Vivitar, Takumar, and vintage Tripod | eBay

**BigMackCam** · 08-16-2018, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by 17dew

Saw this on eBay a couple of days ago.In "unknown condition ,untouched for 30 years" Honeywell Pentax ES F 35mm Camera Lenses, Vivitar, Takumar, and vintage Tripod | eBay

Yikes. I hope that ES has a body cap on it... Otherwise it's going to be full of deteriorating foam

**RGlasel** · 08-16-2018, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

And then there is this one:Pentax Zoom 3.5 35-150mm macro super A lensI could not find anything like that in the lens database.

Could it be a 35-210mm zoom with the lens barrel only partially extended? Whoever is trying to sell it has a) no experience in product photography and b) very little knowledge in how to use either the Super A body or the lens mounted to it.

**boriscleto** · 08-16-2018, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

Could it be a 35-210mm zoom with the lens barrel only partially extended? Whoever is trying to sell it has a) no experience in product photography and b) very little knowledge in how to use either the Super A body or the lens mounted to it.

It's not a Pentax lens.

Tokina made a 35-200 3.5-4.5...This may be one, or it may be a rebadged lens.

**Just1MoreDave** · 08-16-2018, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

Description reads:

Pentax camera with extra lens.

And this is about the best picture of a bad lot.

That's it. Aaaarrrggghhh!

If that was on an auction site, with a low opening bid, it could be a deal. I used to take chances on that kind of thing. You won't have a lot of bidding competition. Probably a K-x or K-r, 18-55, 55-300.

Wasp · 08-17-2018, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

If that was on an auction site, with a low opening bid, it could be a deal. I used to take chances on that kind of thing. You won't have a lot of bidding competition. Probably a K-x or K-r, 18-55, 55-300.

Sadly, it is on a classified site with a fantasy land price.

Your guess of body and lenses looks good, thanks for the input. My mild(!) case of LBA doesn't need an 18-55 or 55-300 right now, hehehe. A K-r might be nice, but I am holding out for something newer and/or more advanced. I have a K-x to tide me over until then.

Your strategy does work, though. I once picked up a 135mm f/2.8 on an auction site for about one dollar. The seller described it as a camera lens, nothing else. The pictures only showed the maximum aperture. Based on the size of the thing and the shape of the rear cap, I took a chance. Shipping was about $10 but my guess of 135mm, M42 was spot on.

**boriscleto** · 08-17-2018, 10:49 AM - **1 Like**

This has got to be the most overpriced shop on Etsy...

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**BigMackCam** · 08-17-2018, 03:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

This has got to be the most overpriced shop on Etsy...

Interestingly, the ludicrous $235 for that P3 and lenses is still better value than $25 for the give-away, fixed-focus, all-plastic "TIME" camera with "AUTO FIX FOCUS" 50mm f/6 "KINETIC OPTICAL COLOR LENS"

**boriscleto** · 08-17-2018, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Interestingly, the ludicrous $235 for that P3 and lenses is still better value than $25 for the give-away, fixed-focus, all-plastic "TIME" camera with "AUTO FIX FOCUS" 50mm f/6 "KINETIC OPTICAL COLOR LENS"

There are collectors who collect advertising give away cameras...but no one is going to pay $25 for one...It's a garage sale or rummage sale item (boot sale to you

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aaacb · 08-17-2018, 07:11 PM - **1 Like**

Linking it because it's rare to find home made parts for cameras. Aside perhaps from straps, 6x7 wooden handles and such, I've never seen glued together lens adapters

"ADAPTER FOR PRAKTISIX/PENTACON 6 LENS USE ON PENTAX 67, APPEARS HOMEMADE, STICKY WITH TAPE RESIDUE, ELSE LOOKS EX "

HOMEMADE ADAPTER FOR PRAKTISIX/PENTACON 6 LENS USE ON PENTAX 67/204249 | eBay

Wasp · 08-18-2018, 11:51 AM

How about this overpriced P30 kit? Yours for about $150. Nice looking bag, though.

**boriscleto** · 08-18-2018, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

How about this overpriced P30 kit? Yours for about $150. Nice looking bag, though.

Nah. I've already got 2...and the A 35-80, and that flash...It is a nice bag though

Wasp · 08-18-2018, 01:35 PM

The lens from hell? It is all scratched, there are separations in an inner element, fungus and dust, front and rear surfaces have marks. At least the aperture and focus works.

But it is the famed SMC Pentax A 50mm f/1.2. Bidding is currently at $35 with two days to go. But can is it worth even that? Can be it be fixed?

SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1:1.2 Super Fast Lens For Pentax LX, ME Super Etc Cameras | eBay

**boriscleto** · 08-18-2018, 01:50 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Wasp

The lens from hell? It is all scratched, there are separations in an inner element, fungus and dust, front and rear surfaces have marks. At least the aperture and focus works.

But it is the famed SMC Pentax A 50mm f/1.2. Bidding is currently at $35 with two days to go. But can is it worth even that? Can be it be fixed?

SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1:1.2 Super Fast Lens For Pentax LX, ME Super Etc Cameras | eBay

$35 seems a bit steep for a K-mount rear lens cap. You can get them on eBay for like $2...

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08-16-2018, 05:50 AM	#31
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	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. Description reads: Pentax camera with extra lens. And this is about the best picture of a bad lot. That's it. Aaaarrrggghhh! _____________________________________________________________________________ And then there is this one: Pentax Zoom 3.5 35-150mm macro super A lens I could not find anything like that in the lens database. Last edited by Wasp; 08-16-2018 at 06:00 AM.

08-16-2018, 06:26 AM	#32
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,822	Saw this on eBay a couple of days ago.In "unknown condition ,untouched for 30 years" Honeywell Pentax ES F 35mm Camera Lenses, Vivitar, Takumar, and vintage Tripod \| eBay

08-16-2018, 07:10 AM	#33
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by 17dew Saw this on eBay a couple of days ago.In "unknown condition ,untouched for 30 years" Honeywell Pentax ES F 35mm Camera Lenses, Vivitar, Takumar, and vintage Tripod \| eBay Yikes. I hope that ES has a body cap on it... Otherwise it's going to be full of deteriorating foam

08-16-2018, 11:59 AM	#34
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Originally posted by Wasp And then there is this one:Pentax Zoom 3.5 35-150mm macro super A lensI could not find anything like that in the lens database. Could it be a 35-210mm zoom with the lens barrel only partially extended? Whoever is trying to sell it has a) no experience in product photography and b) very little knowledge in how to use either the Super A body or the lens mounted to it.

08-16-2018, 04:03 PM	#35
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by RGlasel Could it be a 35-210mm zoom with the lens barrel only partially extended? Whoever is trying to sell it has a) no experience in product photography and b) very little knowledge in how to use either the Super A body or the lens mounted to it. It's not a Pentax lens. Tokina made a 35-200 3.5-4.5...This may be one, or it may be a rebadged lens.

08-16-2018, 09:30 PM	#36
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by Wasp Description reads: Pentax camera with extra lens. And this is about the best picture of a bad lot. That's it. Aaaarrrggghhh! If that was on an auction site, with a low opening bid, it could be a deal. I used to take chances on that kind of thing. You won't have a lot of bidding competition. Probably a K-x or K-r, 18-55, 55-300.

08-17-2018, 03:51 AM	#37
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave If that was on an auction site, with a low opening bid, it could be a deal. I used to take chances on that kind of thing. You won't have a lot of bidding competition. Probably a K-x or K-r, 18-55, 55-300. Sadly, it is on a classified site with a fantasy land price. Your guess of body and lenses looks good, thanks for the input. My mild(!) case of LBA doesn't need an 18-55 or 55-300 right now, hehehe. A K-r might be nice, but I am holding out for something newer and/or more advanced. I have a K-x to tide me over until then. Your strategy does work, though. I once picked up a 135mm f/2.8 on an auction site for about one dollar. The seller described it as a camera lens, nothing else. The pictures only showed the maximum aperture. Based on the size of the thing and the shape of the rear cap, I took a chance. Shipping was about $10 but my guess of 135mm, M42 was spot on.

08-17-2018, 10:49 AM - 1 Like	#38
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	This has got to be the most overpriced shop on Etsy...

08-17-2018, 03:15 PM - 1 Like	#39
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by boriscleto This has got to be the most overpriced shop on Etsy... Interestingly, the ludicrous $235 for that P3 and lenses is still better value than $25 for the give-away, fixed-focus, all-plastic "TIME" camera with "AUTO FIX FOCUS" 50mm f/6 "KINETIC OPTICAL COLOR LENS"

08-17-2018, 03:31 PM	#40
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Interestingly, the ludicrous $235 for that P3 and lenses is still better value than $25 for the give-away, fixed-focus, all-plastic "TIME" camera with "AUTO FIX FOCUS" 50mm f/6 "KINETIC OPTICAL COLOR LENS" There are collectors who collect advertising give away cameras...but no one is going to pay $25 for one...It's a garage sale or rummage sale item (boot sale to you )

08-17-2018, 07:11 PM - 1 Like	#41
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,724	Linking it because it's rare to find home made parts for cameras. Aside perhaps from straps, 6x7 wooden handles and such, I've never seen glued together lens adapters "ADAPTER FOR PRAKTISIX/PENTACON 6 LENS USE ON PENTAX 67, APPEARS HOMEMADE, STICKY WITH TAPE RESIDUE, ELSE LOOKS EX " HOMEMADE ADAPTER FOR PRAKTISIX/PENTACON 6 LENS USE ON PENTAX 67/204249 \| eBay

08-18-2018, 11:51 AM	#42
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	How about this overpriced P30 kit? Yours for about $150. Nice looking bag, though.

08-18-2018, 01:12 PM	#43
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wasp How about this overpriced P30 kit? Yours for about $150. Nice looking bag, though. Nah. I've already got 2...and the A 35-80, and that flash...It is a nice bag though

08-18-2018, 01:35 PM	#44
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	The lens from hell? It is all scratched, there are separations in an inner element, fungus and dust, front and rear surfaces have marks. At least the aperture and focus works. But it is the famed SMC Pentax A 50mm f/1.2. Bidding is currently at $35 with two days to go. But can is it worth even that? Can be it be fixed? SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1:1.2 Super Fast Lens For Pentax LX, ME Super Etc Cameras \| eBay

08-18-2018, 01:50 PM - 3 Likes	#45
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wasp The lens from hell? It is all scratched, there are separations in an inner element, fungus and dust, front and rear surfaces have marks. At least the aperture and focus works. But it is the famed SMC Pentax A 50mm f/1.2. Bidding is currently at $35 with two days to go. But can is it worth even that? Can be it be fixed? SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1:1.2 Super Fast Lens For Pentax LX, ME Super Etc Cameras \| eBay $35 seems a bit steep for a K-mount rear lens cap. You can get them on eBay for like $2...