For Sale - Sold: EELICAR DINE KIRON 90mm F2.5 MACRO 1:1 LENS

jjdgti · 01-07-2011, 09:00 AM

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Item for Sale
EELICAR DINE KIRON 90mm F2.5 MACRO 1:1 LENS

Asking Price
$325

Item Location
NJ/PA

Item Description
This is the time of the year. I need to downsize my stable of lenses.

I have an Excellent condition Elicar 90mm lens 2.5 1:1 Macro lens in Pentax PK/A mount (very desirable).

By my investigation, this lens is made by Kino Precision (Kiron). It was used in a dental office and still have the sticker that prove it.

I owned the Vivitar Series 1 105mm 2.5 and the Lester Dine 105mm 2.8 and this one is just as sharp as those mentioned. I kept this for a while, but I have not done much macro work and it is a shame that a lens this good does not get any use. So I am putting up for sale.

I will post pictures soon but it is the same as this but in PK/A mount
OLYMPUS OM ELICAR DINE KIRON 90mm F2.5 MACRO 1:1 LENS - eBay (item 360331421950 end time Jan-25-11 12:46:59 PST)

Send me your question.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
Other (Elaborate Below)

Shipping Charge
Included in CONUS

Shipping Services
USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order

Return Policy & Additional Details
International buyers, please PM for shipping quote. $10 credit given toward the shipping ($315 + actual shipping)

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Last edited by jjdgti; 01-18-2011 at 01:08 PM.

duncsuss · 01-07-2011, 10:25 AM

I believe you'll find this is made by Komine (not Kiron) -- same as this one:

Review of Viv 90mm f/2.8

jjdgti · 01-07-2011, 12:13 PM

Duncan:
Thanks for your input. That is what I though, but if you check here it is similar to the Panagor one:
Panagor 90mm f2.8 Macro PMC Lens Reviews - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database
I took it to my local camera shop and according to his finding it is a Kiron Made. So I will leave it for debate. Most of the sources says that it is Kiron Made.

duncsuss · 01-07-2011, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by jjdgti

Duncan:
Thanks for your input. That is what I though, but if you check here it is similar to the Panagor one:
Panagor 90mm f2.8 Macro PMC Lens Reviews - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database
I took it to my local camera shop and according to his finding it is a Kiron Made. So I will leave it for debate. Most of the sources says that it is Kiron Made.

Click the link, scroll down to the entry by Phil1.

I don't think there's any debate, just some misinformation that got posted and propagated

hangu · 01-08-2011, 01:38 PM

Duncsuss is correct. The Elicar and Panagor 90mm macro lenses are NOT made by Kiron. It is made by Komine. There's no argument there, every authoritative source agrees on this.

Furthermore, there's quite a difference in sharpness and price between the Kiron/Komine versions....

SlavSan · 01-08-2011, 02:17 PM

Payment sent

jjdgti · 01-10-2011, 11:21 AM

Pictures posted. Item sold. Will update the tread once everything is finalized.

01-07-2011, 09:00 AM	#1
jjdgti Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,824 Feedback Score: 188 (99%)	[SOLD] EELICAR DINE KIRON 90mm F2.5 MACRO 1:1 LENS 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. PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale EELICAR DINE KIRON 90mm F2.5 MACRO 1:1 LENS Asking Price $325 Item Location NJ/PA Item Description This is the time of the year. I need to downsize my stable of lenses. I have an Excellent condition Elicar 90mm lens 2.5 1:1 Macro lens in Pentax PK/A mount (very desirable). By my investigation, this lens is made by Kino Precision (Kiron). It was used in a dental office and still have the sticker that prove it. I owned the Vivitar Series 1 105mm 2.5 and the Lester Dine 105mm 2.8 and this one is just as sharp as those mentioned. I kept this for a while, but I have not done much macro work and it is a shame that a lens this good does not get any use. So I am putting up for sale. I will post pictures soon but it is the same as this but in PK/A mount OLYMPUS OM ELICAR DINE KIRON 90mm F2.5 MACRO 1:1 LENS - eBay (item 360331421950 end time Jan-25-11 12:46:59 PST) Send me your question. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Excellent Shipping Destinations Other (Elaborate Below) Shipping Charge Included in CONUS Shipping Services USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation Accepted Payment Types PayPal Check/Money Order Return Policy & Additional Details International buyers, please PM for shipping quote. $10 credit given toward the shipping ($315 + actual shipping) Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by jjdgti; 01-18-2011 at 01:08 PM.

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01-07-2011, 10:25 AM	#2
duncsuss Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 239 Feedback Score: 39 (100%)	I believe you'll find this is made by Komine (not Kiron) -- same as this one: Review of Viv 90mm f/2.8

01-07-2011, 12:13 PM	#3
jjdgti Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,824 Feedback Score: 188 (99%) Original Poster	Duncan: Thanks for your input. That is what I though, but if you check here it is similar to the Panagor one: Panagor 90mm f2.8 Macro PMC Lens Reviews - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database I took it to my local camera shop and according to his finding it is a Kiron Made. So I will leave it for debate. Most of the sources says that it is Kiron Made.

01-07-2011, 01:24 PM	#4
duncsuss Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 239 Feedback Score: 39 (100%)	Originally posted by jjdgti Duncan: Thanks for your input. That is what I though, but if you check here it is similar to the Panagor one: Panagor 90mm f2.8 Macro PMC Lens Reviews - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database I took it to my local camera shop and according to his finding it is a Kiron Made. So I will leave it for debate. Most of the sources says that it is Kiron Made. Click the link, scroll down to the entry by Phil1. I don't think there's any debate, just some misinformation that got posted and propagated

01-08-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 1,071 Feedback Score: 24 (100%)	Duncsuss is correct. The Elicar and Panagor 90mm macro lenses are NOT made by Kiron. It is made by Komine. There's no argument there, every authoritative source agrees on this. Furthermore, there's quite a difference in sharpness and price between the Kiron/Komine versions....

01-08-2011, 02:17 PM	#6
SlavSan Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 62 Feedback Score: 23 (100%)	Payment sent

01-10-2011, 11:21 AM	#7
jjdgti Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,824 Feedback Score: 188 (99%) Original Poster	Pictures posted. Item sold. Will update the tread once everything is finalized.