[mccarvindh]

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Item for Sale
Super-Takumar 85 1.9

Asking Price
235 USD + shipping (FIRM)

Item Location
Ohio (United States)

Item Description
This lens has served me well - beautiful portrait lens. I will post images of lens tomorrow.
The lens shows signs of wear and has internal dust that does not affect the performance (does not show up in pictures). The aperture ring is slightly loose. With practice I have learned to shoot without accidentally changing the aperture setting. The aperture blades themselves are free of oil and click at all stops (and half stops). The previous owner has engraved some number on the lens barrel. The lens comes with original caps, no hood or box.

Edit: In response to PMs and questions:
The aperture ring is only slightly loose. I mention this only in the interest of full disclosure. Relative to the other fine takumars that I have this lens has a slightly loose aperture ring. The only time one may have a problem is when toggling with the auto manual switch one may on occasion move the aperture ring. The ring always stays at the aperture you set and does not change settings when you merely move/shake the lens. I have taken hundreds of shots without any problem.

This is one of my favourite taks and I am letting it go only because I have acquired a FA* 85. There are some comparison shots at F2 from both lenses - take a look. I love the rendering of the tak and would gladly keep it if it does not sell at the asking price of USD 250 including shipping and paypal

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Fair

Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only

Shipping Charge
15 USD

Shipping Services
USPS Priority with insurance

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
No returns please.

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

Edit: pics added
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[/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/9678931@N07/6963575295/]IMGP2948[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/9678931@N07/]arvindh76[/url], on Flickr" target="_blank">

Sample Images

[/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/9678931@N07/6819544560/]IMGP2953[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/9678931@N07/]arvindh76[/url], on Flickr" target="_blank">

Taken with bellows:

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Comparison with FA* at f/2

Takumar (this lens for sale) Image:
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FA* 85 Image
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Last edited by mccarvindh; 03-24-2012 at 07:05 PM.

[harleyquin]

do you may post some photo of this lens?

[mccarvindh]

Bump for a lens with phenomenal IQ.

[Pepe Guitarra]

I have the SMC version of this lens and I can assure, it is wonderful lens.

[mccarvindh]

Bump. Stay tuned for more sample images.

[theunartist]

Interested in your wonderful lens, can you describe in a little more detail, the looseness if the aperture ring? If it still clicks into half stops, how loose can it be...

[mccarvindh]

Hi Rick,
Thank you for your question. I have elaborated under description as requested. You are right, how loose can it be if it clicks at all stops and half stops? I think I am just trying to be cautious and try to describe it as accurately as possible. I want the buyer to get the best description before choosing to buy the lens. I have shot hundreds of images with this lens without any problem and whoever buys it will no doubt be thrilled with this lens' IQ.

Here is what I have added above:
The aperture ring is only slightly loose. I mention this only in the interest of full disclosure. Relative to the other fine takumars that I have this lens has a slightly loose aperture ring. The only time one may have a problem is when toggling with the auto manual switch one may on occasion move the aperture ring. The ring always stays at the aperture you set and does not change settings when you merely move/shake the lens. I have taken hundreds of shots without any problem.

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Last edited by mccarvindh; 03-20-2012 at 01:24 PM.

[mccarvindh]

Weekend bump.

[mccarvindh]

Now ships worldwide to a verified paypal address for forum members with positive marketplace transactions. I will only charge actual shipping. When occasion warrants I refund excess money paid.

[mccarvindh]

Bumping up.

[mccarvindh]

Bump again.

[mccarvindh]

Again.............

[mccarvindh]

More PMs replied. Just so you know the earliest that I can mail the lens on receipt of payment will be May 7th. Apologize for any inconvenience.

[mccarvindh]

Memorial day weekend bump.

[mccarvindh]

There is renewed interest in this lens. Recent PMs answered.