[sergysergy]

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Item for Sale
Legendary Vivitar 105 2.5 PKA 1:1 macro

Asking Price
215.00 USD

Item Location
US (United States)

Item Description
We all know this lens. Built like a tank and sharp sharp sharp.
This is the version with the dental scale in the barrel.
It is the PKA version
The lens is very clean and works perfectly.
I have both caps but I do not think they are original

215 + Paypal fees if any
Shipping is free in the US. I accept Paypal.
International shipping extra.

I am also willing to trade for the following:
Asahiflex models
Takumar 55 1.8 or 1.9 (first versions)
Motordrive models
Pentax S
Any other rare pentax camera or lens



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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling or Trading

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Shipping Charge
free in the US

Shipping Services
USPS with tracking

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
No returns

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Last edited by sergysergy; 09-02-2015 at 09:37 PM.

[sergysergy]

bump for a great lens

[Fenwoodian]

Nice lens

[sergysergy]

buuuump

[troika]

Can I ask a question about the operation of these lenses?

Does the part in front of the focusing ring extend when focusing and the part behind it extend with a push/pull similar to a legacy zoom?

[sergysergy]

troika,
It does extend but it is not a push/pull mechanism. It rotates.

[troika]

So you can focus and change the macro range separately or they happen at the same time?

[vonBaloney]

So you can focus and change the macro range separately or they happen at the same time?

Yeah, it's just a normal focus ring (for a prime) with a very long throw. All prime macros are like that -- it allows for very precise focusing in the macro range. On the other hand, it jumps to infinity in a much smaller focus space (in terms of turning the ring) than a non-macro lens, so the space between 8ft->infinity is a just a few millimeters, but while close focusing the ring has more than a full revolution of real estate. The marks on the barrel will let you know the magnification ratio you are at...

[troika]

Okay, thanks. I have 2 manual prime macros, but neither goes to 1:1 and neither extends on both sides of the focusing ring. I'm in the market for a 1:1 macro and am interested in these lenses, but had never handled one and wasn't sure how it worked.

Thank you again for educating me.

[vonBaloney]

Okay, thanks. I have 2 manual prime macros, but neither goes to 1:1 and neither extends on both sides of the focusing ring. I'm in the market for a 1:1 macro and am interested in these lenses, but had never handled one and wasn't sure how it worked.

Thank you again for educating me.

Oh, I see. This one doesn't extend on both sides either. What you see on the front is a built-in slide-out hood. It's a strange design with sort of a ring around it -- I believe that was for a ring flash to fit. They also sold a little macro flash sensor that you could clip on it (which I actually have). You can't go wrong with this lens...

---------- Post added 09-09-15 at 07:43 PM ----------

EDIT: changed my mind -- checked mine, and the front does extend. Of course it does, what I am thinking? Still, just one ring...

[monochrome]

I have the non-Dental version of this lens (I believe the markings are the only difference and they're only cosmetic). Sharpest lens I own.

[jdowney]

Oh man... I really want that lens!

[sergysergy]

Thanks vonBaloney for the explanation for troika.
monochrome, it looks like the dental scales are stickers.


sold pending payment