For Sale - Sold: SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8 Lens + Matching Hood

**raybird** · 06-30-2009, 10:13 AM

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Item for Sale
SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8 Lens + Matching Hood

Asking Price
$360

Item Description
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 lens in very nice overall condition. Glass is clean with minimal dust, no fungus. Aperture is snappy and focus is smooth. Outside there is a little wear and scratches in the paint, but it seems to have been well taken care of. Comes with OEM metal hood in pristine condition.

**Update to description:
One thing I noticed when taking the pictures is there is a very slight "push-in" at the front of the barrel. If you look at a front view of the lens you can see it right next to the "AHI" in ASAHI. I had to do a triple-take, because I've been able to mount and remove both the UV filter and the hood with no problem. I'm guessing at some point it was bumped while in a bag, because there are no scuffs or scratches there. Otherwise the lens is in good condition cosmetically as the pictures show.

Will consider trading (+/- $) for a super-wide zoom like the DA 12-24 or Sigma 10-20, or a wide-normal zoom like the DA 17-70, Tamron 17-50, or Sigma 17-70, Pana LX3 or Canon G10, or a fast AF tele prime like the FA 135 2.8. Yeah I know I'm all over the place here

Here are some pics with it (K10D):

@f/2.8 (I think)

@f/1.8

Pics of the lens:

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling or Trading

Item Condition
Used
Good

Item Location
Washington, DC

Shipping Charge
$10 US

Shipping Services
USPS Priority

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Additional Details
Insurance included to US PayPal confirmed address. Add $5 if address is not confirmed in PayPal.

Worldwide shipping at cost - declared value will be selling price minus shipping, nothing lower.

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

Last edited by raybird; 07-04-2009 at 03:38 PM.

RonMexico · 06-30-2009, 04:48 PM

you don't see this lens often for sale.

good luck, i'm sure someone will be interested.

ecwoj · 06-30-2009, 05:26 PM

I just l purchased a lens locally from raybird, and he takes good care of his equipment and is very fair.

So for a good deal locally here is a free bump for you!

mvephoto · 07-01-2009, 07:45 AM

PM for purchase details. Thanks!

**raybird** · 07-04-2009, 03:40 PM

Added pics of the lens; also updated the description to reflect a slight irregularity that I found.

**raybird** · 07-06-2009, 08:23 AM

Price reduced to $340

mvephoto · 07-06-2009, 04:00 PM

PM sent - Talk soon!!

Seaslater · 07-07-2009, 11:54 AM

PM sent - hope this works !

mvephoto · 07-08-2009, 06:46 AM

Payment sent.. apologies to those who missed out

06-30-2009, 10:13 AM	#1
raybird Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 146 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	[SOLD] SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8 Lens + Matching Hood PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8 Lens + Matching Hood Asking Price $360 Item Description Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 lens in very nice overall condition. Glass is clean with minimal dust, no fungus. Aperture is snappy and focus is smooth. Outside there is a little wear and scratches in the paint, but it seems to have been well taken care of. Comes with OEM metal hood in pristine condition. Update to description: One thing I noticed when taking the pictures is there is a very slight "push-in" at the front of the barrel. If you look at a front view of the lens you can see it right next to the "AHI" in ASAHI. I had to do a triple-take, because I've been able to mount and remove both the UV filter and the hood with no problem. I'm guessing at some point it was bumped while in a bag, because there are no scuffs or scratches there. Otherwise the lens is in good condition cosmetically as the pictures show. Will consider trading (+/- $) for a super-wide zoom like the DA 12-24 or Sigma 10-20, or a wide-normal zoom like the DA 17-70, Tamron 17-50, or Sigma 17-70, Pana LX3 or Canon G10, or a fast AF tele prime like the FA 135 2.8. Yeah I know I'm all over the place here Here are some pics with it (K10D): @f/2.8 (I think) @f/1.8 Pics of the lens: Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling or Trading Item Condition Used Good Item Location Washington, DC Shipping Charge $10 US Shipping Services USPS Priority Shipping Destinations Worldwide Accepted Payment Types PayPal Additional Details** Insurance included to US PayPal confirmed address. Add $5 if address is not confirmed in PayPal. Worldwide shipping at cost - declared value will be selling price minus shipping, nothing lower. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by raybird; 07-04-2009 at 03:38 PM.

07-07-2009, 11:54 AM	#8
Seaslater Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8 Lens + Matching Hood PM sent - hope this works !

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06-30-2009, 04:48 PM	#2
RonMexico Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Posts: 215 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	you don't see this lens often for sale. good luck, i'm sure someone will be interested.

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ecwoj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, US Posts: 150 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	I just l purchased a lens locally from raybird, and he takes good care of his equipment and is very fair. So for a good deal locally here is a free bump for you!

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mvephoto Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	PM for purchase details. Thanks!

07-04-2009, 03:40 PM	#5
raybird Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 146 Feedback Score: 12 (100%) Original Poster	Added pics of the lens; also updated the description to reflect a slight irregularity that I found.

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raybird Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 146 Feedback Score: 12 (100%) Original Poster	Price reduced to $340

07-06-2009, 04:00 PM	#7
mvephoto Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	PM sent - Talk soon!!

07-08-2009, 06:46 AM	#9
mvephoto Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Payment sent.. apologies to those who missed out