For Sale - Sold: Vivitar 500mm Multi-Coated Mirror Lens, M42 Screwmount

wallyb · 08-16-2009, 04:35 PM

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Item for Sale
Vivitar 500mm Multi-Coated Mirror Lens, M42 Screwmount

Asking Price
$60

Item Description
Up for sale here is a Vivitar multi-coated 500mm f/8 Mirror/Catadioptric lens, in native M42 screwmount (not T like many others). It is in excellent condition with front OEM and rear generic caps. The only sign that it is not brand new is a few tiny specs of dust, and a little wear on the mount from mounting/dismounting.

Here are picture of the actual lens for sale:

The lens is soft and dim, but that can be said for just about every mirror lens besides ones that cost $500, the only notable exception being the Tamron 500mm adaptall lens which I also have for sale. For $60, you can't beat the reach that this gives you. As long as you have plenty of sunlight and a little patience, you can squeeze very pleasing pictures out of this lens.

Here are sample pictures I just took at random. Actual subjects would look even better

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
CT, United States

Shipping Charge
$10 USA, $20 Can, $30 Worldwide

Shipping Services
USPS

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order Other (Elaborate)

Additional Details
I accept all forms of payment.

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

wallyb · 08-18-2009, 11:51 AM

M42 mount and fixed aperture means easy use on just about any camera, by any maker, film or digital.

spystyle · 08-19-2009, 08:35 AM

This mirror lens and the Tamron (IIR) have a good reputation

wallyb · 08-20-2009, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by spystyle

This mirror lens and the Tamron (IIR) have a good reputation

Thanks for the kind words and the bump!

cas · 08-21-2009, 08:24 PM

Looks like a nice lens. The pictures look pretty good as well.

Can you provide approximate dimensions for the lens, or maybe a picture with the lens mounted in a camera?.

I like the long focal length, but I just got rid of a Celestron C90 1000mm f/11 because it was too big to carry around. I am trying to see if this one is a better compromise.

Thanks,
CAS

wallyb · 08-21-2009, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by cas

Looks like a nice lens. The pictures look pretty good as well.

Can you provide approximate dimensions for the lens, or maybe a picture with the lens mounted in a camera?.

I like the long focal length, but I just got rid of a Celestron C90 1000mm f/11 because it was too big to carry around. I am trying to see if this one is a better compromise.

Thanks,
CAS

Hi there! It is approximately 4.5" long and 2 3/4" in diameter. It accepts a 67mm filter/cap. It is very lightweight, probably less than 10oz. Trust me, I've seen your C90 1000/11 and this lens is much, MUCH smaller in comparison. I'll get a picture of it mounted on my camera in a little while. Thanks!

**Greeneg** · 08-22-2009, 07:06 AM

You mention a Tamron Adaptall in your comments above, but I can't seem to find a listing for that one. Do you have it for sale? If so, do you have pictures, does it include the adaptor, and what is the price, please?

Thanks,
Ed Green

wallyb · 08-22-2009, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by Greeneg

You mention a Tamron Adaptall in your comments above, but I can't seem to find a listing for that one. Do you have it for sale? If so, do you have pictures, does it include the adaptor, and what is the price, please?

Thanks,
Ed Green

Yes, I'm also selling that lens. Here is the thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographers-marketplace/69989-sale-smc-...cheap-w-w.html

The thread includes pictures, and the lens does include an adapter. Thanks!

**Greeneg** · 08-22-2009, 10:39 AM

PM sent on the Tamron.

wallyb · 08-22-2009, 11:25 AM

Sold, and I'm quite thankful to the buyer!

08-16-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%)	[SOLD] Vivitar 500mm Multi-Coated Mirror Lens, M42 Screwmount PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Vivitar 500mm Multi-Coated Mirror Lens, M42 Screwmount Asking Price $60 Item Description Up for sale here is a Vivitar multi-coated 500mm f/8 Mirror/Catadioptric lens, in native M42 screwmount (not T like many others). It is in excellent condition with front OEM and rear generic caps. The only sign that it is not brand new is a few tiny specs of dust, and a little wear on the mount from mounting/dismounting. Here are picture of the actual lens for sale: The lens is soft and dim, but that can be said for just about every mirror lens besides ones that cost $500, the only notable exception being the Tamron 500mm adaptall lens which I also have for sale. For $60, you can't beat the reach that this gives you. As long as you have plenty of sunlight and a little patience, you can squeeze very pleasing pictures out of this lens. Here are sample pictures I just took at random. Actual subjects would look even better 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 CT, United States Shipping Charge $10 USA, $20 Can, $30 Worldwide Shipping Services USPS Shipping Destinations Worldwide Accepted Payment Types PayPal Check/Money Order Other (Elaborate) Additional Details I accept all forms of payment. Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

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08-18-2009, 11:51 AM	#2
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	M42 mount and fixed aperture means easy use on just about any camera, by any maker, film or digital.

08-19-2009, 08:35 AM	#3
spystyle Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 424 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	This mirror lens and the Tamron (IIR) have a good reputation

08-20-2009, 03:04 PM	#4
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by spystyle This mirror lens and the Tamron (IIR) have a good reputation Thanks for the kind words and the bump!

08-21-2009, 08:24 PM	#5
cas Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 54 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	Looks like a nice lens. The pictures look pretty good as well. Can you provide approximate dimensions for the lens, or maybe a picture with the lens mounted in a camera?. I like the long focal length, but I just got rid of a Celestron C90 1000mm f/11 because it was too big to carry around. I am trying to see if this one is a better compromise. Thanks, CAS

08-21-2009, 09:03 PM	#6
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by cas Looks like a nice lens. The pictures look pretty good as well. Can you provide approximate dimensions for the lens, or maybe a picture with the lens mounted in a camera?. I like the long focal length, but I just got rid of a Celestron C90 1000mm f/11 because it was too big to carry around. I am trying to see if this one is a better compromise. Thanks, CAS Hi there! It is approximately 4.5" long and 2 3/4" in diameter. It accepts a 67mm filter/cap. It is very lightweight, probably less than 10oz. Trust me, I've seen your C90 1000/11 and this lens is much, MUCH smaller in comparison. I'll get a picture of it mounted on my camera in a little while. Thanks!

08-22-2009, 07:06 AM	#7
Greeneg Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC United States Posts: 146 Feedback Score: 8 (100%)	You mention a Tamron Adaptall in your comments above, but I can't seem to find a listing for that one. Do you have it for sale? If so, do you have pictures, does it include the adaptor, and what is the price, please? Thanks, Ed Green

08-22-2009, 08:15 AM	#8
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Greeneg You mention a Tamron Adaptall in your comments above, but I can't seem to find a listing for that one. Do you have it for sale? If so, do you have pictures, does it include the adaptor, and what is the price, please? Thanks, Ed Green Yes, I'm also selling that lens. Here is the thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographers-marketplace/69989-sale-smc-...cheap-w-w.html The thread includes pictures, and the lens does include an adapter. Thanks!

08-22-2009, 10:39 AM	#9
Greeneg Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC United States Posts: 146 Feedback Score: 8 (100%)	PM sent on the Tamron.

08-22-2009, 11:25 AM	#10
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	Sold, and I'm quite thankful to the buyer!

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