The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

Wasp · 01-04-2020, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by boriscleto

Two Vintage Film Cameras with Accessories - shopgoodwill.com

Since when are point-and-shoot and toy cameras considered vintage?

Interesting accessories, though. The M 50mm f/2 is a real bargain at the current bid. The 135mm could be fun as well.

35mmfilmfan · 01-04-2020, 12:20 PM

Two Vintage Film Cameras with Accessories - shopgoodwill.com

Can't open link in UK - can anyone please copy and paste details ?

Many thanks

Racer X 69 · 01-04-2020, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

A Freudian slip? Or truth in advertising?

Pentax 35mm f3.3 Prime Lens , Pentax Screwed mount (Japan) | eBay

Well it didn't sell, so it has been relisted.

Pentax 35mm f3.3 Prime Lens , Pentax Screwed mount (Japan) | eBay

Racer X 69 · 01-04-2020, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Two Vintage Film Cameras with Accessories - shopgoodwill.com

Can't open link in UK - can anyone please copy and paste details ?

Many thanks

Try this.

Attached Images

35mmfilmfan · 01-04-2020, 01:48 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks @Racer 69

Racer X 69 · 01-04-2020, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Thanks @Racer 69

You're welcome!

Racer X 69 · 01-04-2020, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

What kind of turkey is this...?

Looks like a homemade telescope/camera lens, no diaphragm, so fixed aperture, probably around f10.

Racer X 69 · 01-04-2020, 06:26 PM - **1 Like**

Here we go. A genuine Pentax lens, not perfect, but not bad either.

But.

It is missing a crucial component.

[Excellent+++++] Pentax SMC PENTAX REFLEX 1000mm f/11 Lens From Japan 800 | eBay

Quote:

Total Condition Excellent+++++■ Appearance There are some scratches from normal use. The mount part is missing. *Please check photos. ■ Optics There are very few tiny dust inside. There is No haze. There is No fungus. There is a tiny scratch on front lens. It does not affect shootingThere is No balsam separation. ■ Functional It works properly. When you turn the focusing ring, it sounds a little dry.

Doesn't sound like excellent condition to me.

And how can he tell how it functions? The mount part is missing.

No caps.

No case.

No mount.

Useless.

A paperweight.

**boriscleto** · 01-04-2020, 07:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Here we go. A genuine Pentax lens, not perfect, but not bad either.

But.

It is missing a crucial component.

[Excellent+++++] Pentax SMC PENTAX REFLEX 1000mm f/11 Lens From Japan 800 | eBay

Doesn't sound like excellent condition to me.

And how can he tell how it functions? The mount part is missing.

No caps.

No case.

No mount.

Useless.

A paperweight.

I can't find it now, maybe it will be relisted, but there was a shopgoodwill listing for a Soligor 400mm. It was just the front element of a preset tube lens and the lens hood.

Wasp · 01-05-2020, 12:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Here we go. A genuine Pentax lens, not perfect, but not bad either.

But.

It is missing a crucial component.

[Excellent+++++] Pentax SMC PENTAX REFLEX 1000mm f/11 Lens From Japan 800 | eBay

Doesn't sound like excellent condition to me.

And how can he tell how it functions? The mount part is missing.

No caps.

No case.

No mount.

Useless.

A paperweight.

That listing could be used as fertilizer - all the ingredients are there.

35mmfilmfan · 01-05-2020, 02:52 AM

OPTOMAX 135MM ORIGINAL BOX FITS PENTAX ME & SUPER | eBay

Why do people only state the lens will fit certain models, when it has standard K-mount ?

Wasp · 01-05-2020, 02:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

OPTOMAX 135MM ORIGINAL BOX FITS PENTAX ME & SUPER | eBay

Why do people only state the lens will fit certain models, when it has standard K-mount ?

What is even worse is when a seller grabs some text off the net to paste into his ad, listing all the mounts available for said lens. With no word on what mount it actually is.

35mmfilmfan · 01-05-2020, 04:32 AM

Sigma APO DG 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM DG OS Lens 85126927219 | eBay

Fits SLR - wonder which one

bladerunner6 · 01-05-2020, 05:19 AM

I have a search for Pentax on Craigslist and this keeps coming up.

TAMARON 62D AUTOFOCUS 90-300mm ZOOM LENS - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

I have written the guy and asked him to remove the comments about adapters but he refuses to do that.

35mmfilmfan · 01-05-2020, 07:21 AM

Update

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Now this one interests me :

Pentax K1000 50 mm lens Kit 35mm SLR Film Camera 27075045002 | eBay

The images are only of lenses which would (probably) fit the K1000, although with no photos of the mounts, one cannot be sure. BUT - none of the photos show a camera, and the listing is carefully worded so that, although a spec sheet for the K1000 is given, at no point does the vendor indicate that an actual camera is being offered. I can see someone not reading the listing, assuming a camera is included in the sale, but when making a claim, the advertiser could state in all fairness that no camera was actually offered. He/she has no feedback rating, and her/his other item appears to be a rusty, dirty Toyota knitting machine, although again this is not stated, just the model number.

Anyone any thoughts, or am I being too suspicious and literal minded ?

No reply to my message, and the item has been re-listed, still with no image of the 'camera' (if it exists), so I have reported the seller and this listing to Ebay.

01-05-2020, 05:19 AM	#899
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	I have a search for Pentax on Craigslist and this keeps coming up. TAMARON 62D AUTOFOCUS 90-300mm ZOOM LENS - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale I have written the guy and asked him to remove the comments about adapters but he refuses to do that. Last edited by bladerunner6; 01-05-2020 at 07:36 AM.

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01-04-2020, 11:53 AM	#886
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. Originally posted by boriscleto Two Vintage Film Cameras with Accessories - shopgoodwill.com Since when are point-and-shoot and toy cameras considered vintage? Interesting accessories, though. The M 50mm f/2 is a real bargain at the current bid. The 135mm could be fun as well.

01-04-2020, 12:20 PM	#887
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Two Vintage Film Cameras with Accessories - shopgoodwill.com Can't open link in UK - can anyone please copy and paste details ? Many thanks

01-04-2020, 01:17 PM	#888
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by Wasp A Freudian slip? Or truth in advertising? Pentax 35mm f3.3 Prime Lens , Pentax Screwed mount (Japan) \| eBay Well it didn't sell, so it has been relisted. Pentax 35mm f3.3 Prime Lens , Pentax Screwed mount (Japan) \| eBay

01-04-2020, 01:22 PM	#889
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Two Vintage Film Cameras with Accessories - shopgoodwill.com Can't open link in UK - can anyone please copy and paste details ? Many thanks Try this. Attached Images

01-04-2020, 01:48 PM - 1 Like	#890
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Thanks @Racer 69

01-04-2020, 03:18 PM	#891
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Thanks @Racer 69 You're welcome!

01-04-2020, 05:05 PM	#892
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by Wasp What kind of turkey is this...? Looks like a homemade telescope/camera lens, no diaphragm, so fixed aperture, probably around f10.

01-04-2020, 06:26 PM - 1 Like	#893
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Here we go. A genuine Pentax lens, not perfect, but not bad either. But. It is missing a crucial component. [Excellent+++++] Pentax SMC PENTAX REFLEX 1000mm f/11 Lens From Japan 800 \| eBay Quote: Total Condition Excellent+++++■ Appearance There are some scratches from normal use. The mount part is missing. *Please check photos. ■ Optics There are very few tiny dust inside. There is No haze. There is No fungus. There is a tiny scratch on front lens. It does not affect shootingThere is No balsam separation. ■ Functional It works properly. When you turn the focusing ring, it sounds a little dry. Doesn't sound like excellent condition to me. And how can he tell how it functions? The mount part is missing. No caps. No case. No mount. Useless. A paperweight.

01-04-2020, 07:10 PM - 1 Like	#894
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Here we go. A genuine Pentax lens, not perfect, but not bad either. But. It is missing a crucial component. [Excellent+++++] Pentax SMC PENTAX REFLEX 1000mm f/11 Lens From Japan 800 \| eBay Doesn't sound like excellent condition to me. And how can he tell how it functions? The mount part is missing. No caps. No case. No mount. Useless. A paperweight. I can't find it now, maybe it will be relisted, but there was a shopgoodwill listing for a Soligor 400mm. It was just the front element of a preset tube lens and the lens hood.

01-05-2020, 12:51 AM - 1 Like	#895
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Here we go. A genuine Pentax lens, not perfect, but not bad either. But. It is missing a crucial component. [Excellent+++++] Pentax SMC PENTAX REFLEX 1000mm f/11 Lens From Japan 800 \| eBay Doesn't sound like excellent condition to me. And how can he tell how it functions? The mount part is missing. No caps. No case. No mount. Useless. A paperweight. That listing could be used as fertilizer - all the ingredients are there.

01-05-2020, 02:52 AM	#896
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	OPTOMAX 135MM ORIGINAL BOX FITS PENTAX ME & SUPER \| eBay Why do people only state the lens will fit certain models, when it has standard K-mount ?

01-05-2020, 02:58 AM - 1 Like	#897
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan OPTOMAX 135MM ORIGINAL BOX FITS PENTAX ME & SUPER \| eBay Why do people only state the lens will fit certain models, when it has standard K-mount ? What is even worse is when a seller grabs some text off the net to paste into his ad, listing all the mounts available for said lens. With no word on what mount it actually is.

01-05-2020, 04:32 AM	#898
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Sigma APO DG 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM DG OS Lens 85126927219 \| eBay Fits SLR - wonder which one

01-05-2020, 07:21 AM	#900
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Update Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Now this one interests me : Pentax K1000 50 mm lens Kit 35mm SLR Film Camera 27075045002 \| eBay The images are only of lenses which would (probably) fit the K1000, although with no photos of the mounts, one cannot be sure. BUT - none of the photos show a camera, and the listing is carefully worded so that, although a spec sheet for the K1000 is given, at no point does the vendor indicate that an actual camera is being offered. I can see someone not reading the listing, assuming a camera is included in the sale, but when making a claim, the advertiser could state in all fairness that no camera was actually offered. He/she has no feedback rating, and her/his other item appears to be a rusty, dirty Toyota knitting machine, although again this is not stated, just the model number. Anyone any thoughts, or am I being too suspicious and literal minded ? No reply to my message, and the item has been re-listed, still with no image of the 'camera' (if it exists), so I have reported the seller and this listing to Ebay.