For Sale - Sold: Legendary mint pentax smc takumar 85-210mm f/4.5 m42, rare!

bear111111 · 08-11-2009, 11:32 PM

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Item for Sale
Legendary mint pentax smc takumar 85-210mm f/4.5 m42, rare!

Asking Price
$160, now reduced to $150!

Item Description
This is one of pentax takumars' legends.
In 《The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide 1952-1977》, the author listed seven the most legendary
lenses in takumar time.
Just for your references, those are
1)SMC TAKUMAR 1:3.5/15mm
2)Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:1.8/85mm
3)Super-Multi-Coated MACRO TAKUMAR 1:4/100mm
4)Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:2.8/120mm
5)SMC TAKUMAR-ZOOM 1:4/45~125mm
6)Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR-ZOOM 1:4.5/85~210mm
7)Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR-ZOOM 1:6.7/135~600mm

This lens is one of them, which is listed at the league
as 85mm 1.8 and 15mm 3.5....

I aquired this lens from a collector. This lens is in mint
condition. Glasses are flawless, free of scratches, fungus
, cleaning marks, etc. Mechanicwise it is perfect. Cosmetically I can rate it as 9.9/10 (Details see picture).
Blades are clean and free of oil. Only tiny tiny dust inside.
All in a word, this one is like new and rarely used.

This lens is truely at collection's value. But more than
that, I took some test shot and this lens is sharp even
wide open. Colorwise, typical takumar!

This is the first zoom lens made by pentax.
I am asking for $160 but I believe the true value of this
lens is far beyond than that. The only reason to sell
this is to make some quick sale to fund some recent
purchases. And I must admit that I have never used
it after purchase. So I have to find a new home
for it.

This lens will come with a free 49mm UV filter (always attached),
front and rear genuine pentax cap.

BTW: I am looking for a good condition 43mm. You are welcome
to contact about trading details.

North American only please.

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling or Trading

Item Condition
Used
Mint

Item Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Shipping Charge
$10 in USA, $15 in Canada

Shipping Services
USPS

Shipping Destinations
North America

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Additional Details
Canada and US Continental Only.

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

Attached Images

Last edited by bear111111; 08-20-2009 at 07:57 PM.

bear111111 · 08-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Bump myself.

wallyb · 08-12-2009, 06:22 PM

Could we see some sample pictures taken with this lens? Thanks!

bear111111 · 08-13-2009, 08:24 AM

Sure. Let me take some today and post it here. Frankly speaking, I never used it before.

bear111111 · 08-13-2009, 03:39 PM

Here you go! Those pictures are taken just couple minutes downstairs.
Exposure time is around 1/125 seconds. In 85mm end and 210mm end,
with aperture wide open.

bear111111 · 08-13-2009, 03:44 PM

Another test shot taken long time ago. The zoom is at 85mm if I am not wrong.

Andi Lo · 08-13-2009, 03:48 PM

I thought old zoom lenses are always bad... but these images proved that I'm wrong

Tempted... I'll think about it

loafer · 08-13-2009, 05:28 PM

Dammmn that looks good.

I just picked one up myself, but have yet to try!

bear111111 · 08-20-2009, 07:57 PM

Priced reduced!

Angus George · 10-16-2009, 01:33 PM

Is your lens still for sale?

bear111111 · 10-17-2009, 12:08 AM

Yes it is still for sale.

Angus George · 11-24-2009, 10:50 AM

What would be your best price and could you ship it to the UK?

J.Scott · 11-24-2009, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Angus George

What would be your best price and could you ship it to the UK?

Send this info in a PM please.

Miserere · 11-24-2009, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

I thought old zoom lenses are always bad...

I suspect camera makers disseminated this misinformation when new zooms were introduced. In my experience, unless you're spending big bucks on a high-end zoom, old zooms are much better than modern ones. All the Pentax-K and Pentax-M zooms I've tested were superb, including the K-mount version of this lens being sold here.

**Curbster54** · 11-24-2009, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

I suspect camera makers disseminated this misinformation when new zooms were introduced. In my experience, unless you're spending big bucks on a high-end zoom, old zooms are much better than modern ones. All the Pentax-K and Pentax-M zooms I've tested were superb, including the K-mount version of this lens being sold here.

I have to agree with Miserere, I own a copy of this lens, it's incredibly sharp, contrast and colour are superb and at just 705 grams (1.55 lb.) it's also very light.

08-11-2009, 11:32 PM	#1
bear111111 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA, US Posts: 43 Feedback Score: 21 (100%)	[SOLD] Legendary mint pentax smc takumar 85-210mm f/4.5 m42, rare! PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Legendary mint pentax smc takumar 85-210mm f/4.5 m42, rare! Asking Price $160, now reduced to $150! Item Description This is one of pentax takumars' legends. In 《The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide 1952-1977》, the author listed seven the most legendary lenses in takumar time. Just for your references, those are 1)SMC TAKUMAR 1:3.5/15mm 2)Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:1.8/85mm 3)Super-Multi-Coated MACRO TAKUMAR 1:4/100mm 4)Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:2.8/120mm 5)SMC TAKUMAR-ZOOM 1:4/45~125mm 6)Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR-ZOOM 1:4.5/85~210mm 7)Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR-ZOOM 1:6.7/135~600mm This lens is one of them, which is listed at the league as 85mm 1.8 and 15mm 3.5.... I aquired this lens from a collector. This lens is in mint condition. Glasses are flawless, free of scratches, fungus , cleaning marks, etc. Mechanicwise it is perfect. Cosmetically I can rate it as 9.9/10 (Details see picture). Blades are clean and free of oil. Only tiny tiny dust inside. All in a word, this one is like new and rarely used. This lens is truely at collection's value. But more than that, I took some test shot and this lens is sharp even wide open. Colorwise, typical takumar! This is the first zoom lens made by pentax. I am asking for $160 but I believe the true value of this lens is far beyond than that. The only reason to sell this is to make some quick sale to fund some recent purchases. And I must admit that I have never used it after purchase. So I have to find a new home for it. This lens will come with a free 49mm UV filter (always attached), front and rear genuine pentax cap. BTW: I am looking for a good condition 43mm. You are welcome to contact about trading details. North American only please. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling or Trading Item Condition Used Mint Item Location Ann Arbor, MI Shipping Charge $10 in USA, $15 in Canada Shipping Services USPS Shipping Destinations North America Accepted Payment Types PayPal Additional Details Canada and US Continental Only. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Attached Images Last edited by bear111111; 08-20-2009 at 07:57 PM.

08-13-2009, 03:39 PM	#5
bear111111 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA, US Posts: 43 Feedback Score: 21 (100%) Original Poster	Here you go! Those pictures are taken just couple minutes downstairs. Exposure time is around 1/125 seconds. In 85mm end and 210mm end, with aperture wide open. Attached Images

08-13-2009, 03:44 PM	#6
bear111111 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA, US Posts: 43 Feedback Score: 21 (100%) Original Poster	Another test shot taken long time ago. The zoom is at 85mm if I am not wrong. Attached Images

11-24-2009, 10:50 AM	#12
Angus George New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Lens for sale - 85 - 210 Takumar What would be your best price and could you ship it to the UK?

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bear111111 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA, US Posts: 43 Feedback Score: 21 (100%) Original Poster	Yes it is still for sale.

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J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,675 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	Originally posted by Angus George What would be your best price and could you ship it to the UK? Send this info in a PM please.

11-24-2009, 04:33 PM	#14
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,993 Feedback Score: 30 (100%)	Originally posted by Andi Lo I thought old zoom lenses are always bad... I suspect camera makers disseminated this misinformation when new zooms were introduced. In my experience, unless you're spending big bucks on a high-end zoom, old zooms are much better than modern ones. All the Pentax-K and Pentax-M zooms I've tested were superb, including the K-mount version of this lens being sold here.

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11-24-2009, 06:45 PM	#15
Curbster54 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cape Breton Island Posts: 553 Feedback Score: 89 (100%)	Originally posted by Miserere I suspect camera makers disseminated this misinformation when new zooms were introduced. In my experience, unless you're spending big bucks on a high-end zoom, old zooms are much better than modern ones. All the Pentax-K and Pentax-M zooms I've tested were superb, including the K-mount version of this lens being sold here. I have to agree with Miserere, I own a copy of this lens, it's incredibly sharp, contrast and colour are superb and at just 705 grams (1.55 lb.) it's also very light.