For Sale - Sold: MZ-30, FA 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL, F 28-80mm 1:3.5-4.5, Ricoh XR 35-70 1:3.5 (Wor

Nick Siebers · 09-15-2010, 11:49 AM

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I keep telling myself I am not going to buy any more lenses, but I am always wrong! Trying to adhere to a "one comes in, one goes out" approach negotiated with my wife, I now have several items to offer for sale:

Ricoh XR 35-70mm f/3.5 MF zoom with 1:4.5 "macro" at 35mm - $5
Converted to a preset with stop-less aperture due to missing camera coupling when I got it. The aperture ring turns freely, and stops the lens down as it does so. I glued a little piece of wood in to tell the camera to treat it as always wide open, and I found a replacement light baffle and glued that in too. Will work in Av mode just as an M42 lens does (in Manual mode), with stop down metering. I used this one for a year or two, but now found another copy so can let this go for cheap. Constant aperture is nice, macro mode is nice, original front cap is included. Black.

FA 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF zoom - $29 SOLD
Light weight, with great colors and decent sharpness. Somewhat rare bayonet hood is included, along with 58mm UV filter and Pentax rear cap that is cracked but will protect the rear element. Silver. Works well on the MZ-30 below.

F 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 AF zoom - $49 SOLD
Heavy but solid, with a nice macro mode at 80mm to 1:4 or so. In beautiful condition, almost new, with both Pentax caps and in original box - marked $279!!! Gets some of the best MTF ratings of any Pentax zoom lens at photodo. Not better than my F 35-70 to my eye, but a better range in any case.

Plus I have a MZ-30 which has a few cosmetic blemishes but works fine, you can have that for only $9 plus shipping. No caps strap or case though. SOLD

Shipping in the US is $8, for one or more items, even all of them. I am happy to ship internationally although price will vary by country, please inquire. Also I will give a full refund if you find any item to be other than as described. Sample shots available on request, and please ask about any other questions!

Thanks for looking, Nick

Last edited by Nick Siebers; 11-28-2010 at 08:02 PM.

Nick Siebers · 09-17-2010, 06:09 AM

2 lenses sold, Rikenon XR zoom and MZ-30 still available.

Nick Siebers · 09-20-2010, 06:21 PM

A few sample shots with the Rikenon. Perhaps I have thrown people off with the low price; the mechanicals are weird but it is some nice glass.

Nick Siebers · 10-02-2010, 05:42 AM

MZ-30 now on eBay, at 99 cents:

Pentax MZ-30 35mm Film SLR Camera Body - Auto-focus - eBay (item 180568309182 end time Oct-08-10 20:00:53 PDT)

I'm not sure what to do about the Rikenon. It's such a nice lens, I am surprised no one wants it for peanuts. Maybe I will keep this one and sell the copy without issues, or maybe I will put it on eBay too.

Nick Siebers · 10-08-2010, 11:51 AM

Only a few hours left on the MZ-30 auction, and no bids - could be yours for 99 cents!

Nick Siebers · 10-09-2010, 04:29 PM

MZ-30 sold. Rikenon XR zoom left... not sure what to do with it.

vincentzhang01 · 10-09-2010, 05:08 PM

great lenses..

Nick Siebers · 10-16-2010, 08:10 PM

Thanks Vincent! Any one for the nice Rikenon XR zoom? $13 to your door.

Nick Siebers · 11-20-2010, 08:53 PM

The Rikenon XR 35-70 f/3.5 zoom is now on eBay, paired with a K1000 SE here:

Pentax K1000 SE SLR, Rikenon XR 35-70mm f/3.5 rare lens - eBay (item 180589656992 end time Nov-27-10 18:00:30 PST)

And now sold.

09-15-2010, 11:49 AM	#1
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%)	[SOLD] MZ-30, FA 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL, F 28-80mm 1:3.5-4.5, Ricoh XR 35-70 1:3.5 (Wor 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. I keep telling myself I am not going to buy any more lenses, but I am always wrong! Trying to adhere to a "one comes in, one goes out" approach negotiated with my wife, I now have several items to offer for sale: Ricoh XR 35-70mm f/3.5 MF zoom with 1:4.5 "macro" at 35mm - $5 Converted to a preset with stop-less aperture due to missing camera coupling when I got it. The aperture ring turns freely, and stops the lens down as it does so. I glued a little piece of wood in to tell the camera to treat it as always wide open, and I found a replacement light baffle and glued that in too. Will work in Av mode just as an M42 lens does (in Manual mode), with stop down metering. I used this one for a year or two, but now found another copy so can let this go for cheap. Constant aperture is nice, macro mode is nice, original front cap is included. Black. FA 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF zoom - $29 SOLD Light weight, with great colors and decent sharpness. Somewhat rare bayonet hood is included, along with 58mm UV filter and Pentax rear cap that is cracked but will protect the rear element. Silver. Works well on the MZ-30 below. F 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 AF zoom - $49 SOLD Heavy but solid, with a nice macro mode at 80mm to 1:4 or so. In beautiful condition, almost new, with both Pentax caps and in original box - marked $279!!! Gets some of the best MTF ratings of any Pentax zoom lens at photodo. Not better than my F 35-70 to my eye, but a better range in any case. Plus I have a MZ-30 which has a few cosmetic blemishes but works fine, you can have that for only $9 plus shipping. No caps strap or case though. SOLD Shipping in the US is $8, for one or more items, even all of them. I am happy to ship internationally although price will vary by country, please inquire. Also I will give a full refund if you find any item to be other than as described. Sample shots available on request, and please ask about any other questions! Thanks for looking, Nick Last edited by Nick Siebers; 11-28-2010 at 08:02 PM.

09-20-2010, 06:21 PM	#3
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	A few sample shots with the Rikenon. Perhaps I have thrown people off with the low price; the mechanicals are weird but it is some nice glass. Last edited by Nick Siebers; 11-28-2010 at 08:02 PM.

11-20-2010, 08:53 PM	#9
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	The Rikenon XR 35-70 f/3.5 zoom is now on eBay, paired with a K1000 SE here: Pentax K1000 SE SLR, Rikenon XR 35-70mm f/3.5 rare lens - eBay (item 180589656992 end time Nov-27-10 18:00:30 PST) And now sold. Last edited by Nick Siebers; 11-28-2010 at 08:03 PM.

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09-17-2010, 06:09 AM	#2
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	2 lenses sold, Rikenon XR zoom and MZ-30 still available.

10-02-2010, 05:42 AM	#4
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	MZ-30 now on eBay, at 99 cents: Pentax MZ-30 35mm Film SLR Camera Body - Auto-focus - eBay (item 180568309182 end time Oct-08-10 20:00:53 PDT) I'm not sure what to do about the Rikenon. It's such a nice lens, I am surprised no one wants it for peanuts. Maybe I will keep this one and sell the copy without issues, or maybe I will put it on eBay too.

10-08-2010, 11:51 AM	#5
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	Only a few hours left on the MZ-30 auction, and no bids - could be yours for 99 cents!

10-09-2010, 04:29 PM	#6
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	MZ-30 sold. Rikenon XR zoom left... not sure what to do with it.

10-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#7
vincentzhang01 New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	great lenses..

10-16-2010, 08:10 PM	#8
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks Vincent! Any one for the nice Rikenon XR zoom? $13 to your door.