For Sale - Sold: Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 M42 Screwmount

heliphoto · 10-19-2008, 12:56 PM

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Item for Sale
Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 M42 Screwmount

Asking Price
$30 Shipped

Item Description
This lens looks brand new, the front cap looks used and abused... it's rather incongruous actually, like it's not the original cap for this lens (I dunno the history - I got it on ebay). I haven't shot much this lens (unfortunately, I found I don't usually want to mess with the added time of dealing with adapter rings, so I'm getting rid of most (maybe all) of my M42 lenses).

The glass and exterior are flawless. Seem to be original caps, but the front one is ganked (see pic). Lens has a built in / slide out hood. Focus ring moves incredibly smoothly and has an amazing feel. The aperture ring moves smoothly with positive clicks at half stops (except between 16 and 22 - full stop travel here). The aperture blades are clean, oil free and snappy. There is a small amount of dust inside the lens, but I don't think it's enough to degrade IQ. This lens is built like a tank... a heavy, precision engineered tank...

Click the thumbs...

the lens:

samples (I think at f/3.5, but I'm not sure) with 100% crops (unfortunately all at ISO 1600):

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition
Used
Excellent

Item Location
Central California

Shipping Charge
Included

Shipping Services
USPS Priority Mail

Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Additional Details
N/A

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

Last edited by heliphoto; 10-19-2008 at 04:04 PM.

Miserere · 10-19-2008, 03:29 PM

I have this very same lens and can recommend it. Typically solid Vivitar build and good optics. I use mine wide open all the time, cos that's what I bought it for. I just leave a 3rd party adapter on it permanently attached. Mine also has dust inside (there's no way around that for any lens built over 5 years ago) but it doesn't affect IQ in any way.

Just thought I'd give a free bump to a nice lens at a good price.

**rparmar** · 10-19-2008, 03:53 PM

How much extra to ship to Ireland? I haven't bought a lens all weekend.

heliphoto · 10-19-2008, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

How much extra to ship to Ireland? I haven't bought a lens all weekend.

well... it looks pricey (at least $30 US for international priority mail , maybe a bit less by some other means), plus there's customs forms to fill out etc. (which I've never done before - I'm so provincial). It's not that I'm opposed to selling overseas, but I'm opposed to paperwork so I prefer to keep sales to within the US. If it goes a while and no one from the US wants it I may open it to international sales, and rparmar will get the right of first refusal... Seriously though, I think the price of shipping kinda kills the value.

roy · 10-19-2008, 05:47 PM

i've had about 8 of these.. i still have 2 and 1 is available.
Miserere is correct. this is a great lens for the price. i've also had the K mount for this and i find the M42 to be better. if you don't have at least a M200/4 it's a steal. you're welcome..

jsherman999 · 10-19-2008, 05:50 PM

.

Komine-built!

This is a bargain on a very sharp lens - see the review.

It is heavy, though, so shipping might be as much as the lens depending on where it goes. But its still worth it.

**rparmar** · 10-19-2008, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by heliphoto

Seriously though, I think the price of shipping kinda kills the value.

Welcome to my world.

The price of shipping is often as much as the lenses I buy. No bargains here like you have in the USA. Or at least my standard of "bargain" is a little different.

Miserere · 10-20-2008, 05:55 AM

I've shipped lenses all over the World...and it's cheap. You just can't do it Priority. Sending this lens by First Class International will cost $11 tops. As for the forms, there is one form to fill out, which consists of the following:

Sender's address
Recipient's address
Description of item: "Camera Lens"
Item Value: "$30"
Tick the appropriate box: "Gift"
Date and signature

It takes about 90s to fill one of these out.

Seriously Josh, don't be lazy and sell Robin the lens for $40 shipped already.

**rparmar** · 10-20-2008, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by Miserere

Seriously Josh, don't be lazy and sell Robin the lens for $40 shipped already.

In that case my paypal account is standing by.

heliphoto · 10-20-2008, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

I've shipped lenses all over the World...and it's cheap. You just can't do it Priority. Sending this lens by First Class International will cost $11 tops....)

Ok, ok, I'm looking into it... where do you find that rate? I see First Class International here, but it's $24.

Miserere · 10-20-2008, 07:28 PM

If you click here, you'll see at the bottom that the price is $15.25. OK, so it's not $11, but not that far off. Last week I sent a lens off to Robin and that's what it cost me, but it was a smaller lens and not as heavy as the Vivitar.

I have sold over half of my lenses to international buyers, and I'm not going to alienate a whole planet full of potential Pentaxians willing to buy my extra lenses

jsherman999 · 10-20-2008, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

If you click here, you'll see at the bottom that the price is $15.25. OK, so it's not $11, but not that far off. Last week I sent a lens off to Robin and that's what it cost me, but it was a smaller lens and not as heavy as the Vivitar.

I have sold over half of my lenses to international buyers, and I'm not going to alienate a whole planet full of potential Pentaxians willing to buy my extra lenses

Once the weight goes up even a little bit, the cost rises dramatically, though. Believe me.

Also, over a certain weight and to certain countries USPS priority is the only option, according to my local PO.

You can ship an M lens or any 28, 35, 50mm for $10-$15 to almost anywhere, but
send a bigger Tak 200, or a spottie + lens combo, or a couple lenses, and you'll
be looking at $20 - $50 to ship.

That Viv 200 is heavy - it won't be $15. But even if its $30, the lens is still worth
$60 shipped to any buyer, IMO.

.

Miserere · 10-21-2008, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

That Viv 200 is heavy - it won't be $15.

Jay, if you followed my link here, you'll see that the price is what I said it was, $15.25. I actually took my Viv 200mm, put it in a box with packing chips, and weighed them in order to calculate the postage

Am I dedicated to the cause, or what?

**rparmar** · 10-21-2008, 08:39 AM

Wow, Mis, between you selling me lenses directly and you selling me lenses indirectly I'll have a closet-full in no time!

heliphoto · 10-24-2008, 10:02 AM

Hasn't sold yet...

10-19-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Posts: 2,539 Feedback Score: 53 (100%)	[SOLD] Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 M42 Screwmount PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 M42 Screwmount Asking Price $30 Shipped Item Description This lens looks brand new, the front cap looks used and abused... it's rather incongruous actually, like it's not the original cap for this lens (I dunno the history - I got it on ebay). I haven't shot much this lens (unfortunately, I found I don't usually want to mess with the added time of dealing with adapter rings, so I'm getting rid of most (maybe all) of my M42 lenses). The glass and exterior are flawless. Seem to be original caps, but the front one is ganked (see pic). Lens has a built in / slide out hood. Focus ring moves incredibly smoothly and has an amazing feel. The aperture ring moves smoothly with positive clicks at half stops (except between 16 and 22 - full stop travel here). The aperture blades are clean, oil free and snappy. There is a small amount of dust inside the lens, but I don't think it's enough to degrade IQ. This lens is built like a tank... a heavy, precision engineered tank... Click the thumbs... the lens: samples (I think at f/3.5, but I'm not sure) with 100% crops (unfortunately all at ISO 1600): Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition Used Excellent Item Location Central California Shipping Charge Included Shipping Services USPS Priority Mail Shipping Destinations Continental U.S. Only Accepted Payment Types PayPal Additional Details N/A Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by heliphoto; 10-19-2008 at 04:04 PM.

10-24-2008, 10:02 AM	#15
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Posts: 2,539 Feedback Score: 53 (100%) Original Poster	Still Available... Hasn't sold yet...

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10-19-2008, 03:29 PM	#2
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,993 Feedback Score: 30 (100%)	I have this very same lens and can recommend it. Typically solid Vivitar build and good optics. I use mine wide open all the time, cos that's what I bought it for. I just leave a 3rd party adapter on it permanently attached. Mine also has dust inside (there's no way around that for any lens built over 5 years ago) but it doesn't affect IQ in any way. Just thought I'd give a free bump to a nice lens at a good price.

10-19-2008, 03:53 PM	#3
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,823 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	How much extra to ship to Ireland? I haven't bought a lens all weekend.

10-19-2008, 04:14 PM	#4
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Posts: 2,539 Feedback Score: 53 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by rparmar How much extra to ship to Ireland? I haven't bought a lens all weekend. well... it looks pricey (at least $30 US for international priority mail , maybe a bit less by some other means), plus there's customs forms to fill out etc. (which I've never done before - I'm so provincial). It's not that I'm opposed to selling overseas, but I'm opposed to paperwork so I prefer to keep sales to within the US. If it goes a while and no one from the US wants it I may open it to international sales, and rparmar will get the right of first refusal... Seriously though, I think the price of shipping kinda kills the value.

10-19-2008, 05:47 PM	#5
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Posts: 1,710 Feedback Score: 28 (100%)	i've had about 8 of these.. i still have 2 and 1 is available. Miserere is correct. this is a great lens for the price. i've also had the K mount for this and i find the M42 to be better. if you don't have at least a M200/4 it's a steal. you're welcome..

10-19-2008, 05:50 PM	#6
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%)	. Komine-built! This is a bargain on a very sharp lens - see the review. It is heavy, though, so shipping might be as much as the lens depending on where it goes. But its still worth it.

10-19-2008, 07:55 PM	#7
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,823 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Originally posted by heliphoto Seriously though, I think the price of shipping kinda kills the value. Welcome to my world. The price of shipping is often as much as the lenses I buy. No bargains here like you have in the USA. Or at least my standard of "bargain" is a little different.

10-20-2008, 05:55 AM	#8
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,993 Feedback Score: 30 (100%)	I've shipped lenses all over the World...and it's cheap. You just can't do it Priority. Sending this lens by First Class International will cost $11 tops. As for the forms, there is one form to fill out, which consists of the following: Sender's address Recipient's address Description of item: "Camera Lens" Item Value: "$30" Tick the appropriate box: "Gift" Date and signature It takes about 90s to fill one of these out. Seriously Josh, don't be lazy and sell Robin the lens for $40 shipped already.

10-20-2008, 06:05 AM	#9
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,823 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Originally posted by Miserere Seriously Josh, don't be lazy and sell Robin the lens for $40 shipped already. In that case my paypal account is standing by.

10-20-2008, 04:13 PM	#10
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Posts: 2,539 Feedback Score: 53 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Miserere I've shipped lenses all over the World...and it's cheap. You just can't do it Priority. Sending this lens by First Class International will cost $11 tops....) Ok, ok, I'm looking into it... where do you find that rate? I see First Class International here, but it's $24.

10-20-2008, 07:28 PM	#11
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,993 Feedback Score: 30 (100%)	If you click here, you'll see at the bottom that the price is $15.25. OK, so it's not $11, but not that far off. Last week I sent a lens off to Robin and that's what it cost me, but it was a smaller lens and not as heavy as the Vivitar. I have sold over half of my lenses to international buyers, and I'm not going to alienate a whole planet full of potential Pentaxians willing to buy my extra lenses

10-20-2008, 09:13 PM	#12
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%)	Originally posted by Miserere If you click here, you'll see at the bottom that the price is $15.25. OK, so it's not $11, but not that far off. Last week I sent a lens off to Robin and that's what it cost me, but it was a smaller lens and not as heavy as the Vivitar. I have sold over half of my lenses to international buyers, and I'm not going to alienate a whole planet full of potential Pentaxians willing to buy my extra lenses Once the weight goes up even a little bit, the cost rises dramatically, though. Believe me. Also, over a certain weight and to certain countries USPS priority is the only option, according to my local PO. You can ship an M lens or any 28, 35, 50mm for $10-$15 to almost anywhere, but send a bigger Tak 200, or a spottie + lens combo, or a couple lenses, and you'll be looking at $20 - $50 to ship. That Viv 200 is heavy - it won't be $15. But even if its $30, the lens is still worth $60 shipped to any buyer, IMO. .

10-21-2008, 06:15 AM	#13
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,993 Feedback Score: 30 (100%)	Originally posted by jsherman999 That Viv 200 is heavy - it won't be $15. Jay, if you followed my link here, you'll see that the price is what I said it was, $15.25. I actually took my Viv 200mm, put it in a box with packing chips, and weighed them in order to calculate the postage Am I dedicated to the cause, or what?

10-21-2008, 08:39 AM	#14
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,823 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Wow, Mis, between you selling me lenses directly and you selling me lenses indirectly I'll have a closet-full in no time!