For Sale - Sold: CLA'd Spotmatic F; SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 and Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 lense

Nick Siebers · 10-15-2009, 12:44 PM

Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 - $190 plus $5.95 shipping in US
Accura Diamatic 200mm f/3.9 - $19 plus $6.95 shipping in US Sold for $15 plus shipping

Spotmatic F - Off the Market
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 - Off the Market

This is pretty sweet gear, but I just have too much. Trying to reduce my clutter of lenses and film bodies. I am happy to ship world-wide but shipping charges will be more and returns less practical. If you find the lens other than advertised, I will refund your purchase price. Thanks for looking!

Nick

Last edited by Nick Siebers; 10-24-2009 at 06:48 PM.

Nick Siebers · 10-15-2009, 12:45 PM

Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f/2.4 lens -
One of the best wide angle M42 lenses, although admittedly not THAT wide, and a handy normal lens on a DSLR (with adapter of course). Very close focusing down to about 1:2 macro, which makes it very similar to the DA 35mm macro, except that it is cheaper, a bit faster, covers a full 35mm film frame and has an aperture ring. (And is all manual, of course). Image quality is very similar to the DA 40mm lens from my informal "use around the house" tests. There used to be a ton available on eBay for $190 each, but it looks like there are fewer now and the going rate has gone up to $230; buy from me and avoid any possible issues coming from Central Europe! Good condition externally but a few bumps and bruises, clear glass without fungus haze or scratches, mechanically sound and smooth.

Samples:

Nick Siebers · 10-15-2009, 03:05 PM

Accura Diamatic 200mm
And while I am at it - here's a nice old telephoto M42 lens. Reasonably fast for its length, with a built in tripod collar and decent IQ. Glass is clear of fungus and scratches, no haze, aperture blades snap down cleanly. Smooth focus. Has a front cap but no rear one.

Nick Siebers · 10-16-2009, 09:21 AM

I checked my records and adjusted the prices to what I paid for these, from other forum members for the most part. Thanks! Nick

Nick Siebers · 10-24-2009, 07:23 AM

Well, no one else wants to pay $120 for a Spotmatic F, but as I already did, I will just keep it.

(I can't let these old bodies I find go unrepaired, it's a problem but not a terrible one). The telephoto lens is still for sale, now only $15 plus shipping as above, and the Zeiss Jena 35mm too - both very nice. Let me know if you're interested!

michael_anthony · 10-24-2009, 07:44 AM

Hello,
Do you have any idea how the telephoto image quality compares to a m42 Super-Takumar f4 200mm?
Thanks!

Nick Siebers · 10-24-2009, 06:48 PM

Michael, that is a good question. I once had a Super Tak 200mm, and sold it because it was too long fo me and I almost never used it. Then maybe a year later I bought this 200mm, and it is still too long for me. Go figure!

I don't remember any problems with the Super Tak, I think its IQ was good but I didn't correctly archive any sample pictures to check. The accura diamatic is pretty equal, I think, I was surprised by how good the shots were I got with it. In any case, it is now sold, but thanks for your interest.

dycz · 10-24-2009, 10:16 PM

Guys take the flektogon..... Im tempted. ..... I don't wnt to hit the PM..... huhuuhu...

jezza323 · 10-24-2009, 11:44 PM

the 35mm CZ Jena is incredibly sharp, my mate has one which ive used a few times.

CertEdFriday · 10-25-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by Nick Siebers

Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 - $190 plus $5.95 shipping in US
Accura Diamatic 200mm f/3.9 - $19 plus $6.95 shipping in US Sold for $15 plus shipping

Spotmatic F - Off the Market
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 - Off the Market

This is pretty sweet gear, but I just have too much. Trying to reduce my clutter of lenses and film bodies. I am happy to ship world-wide but shipping charges will be more and returns less practical. If you find the lens other than advertised, I will refund your purchase price. Thanks for looking!

Nick

Not heard of the term CLA'd - as used in your thread!??...

wildlifephotog · 10-25-2009, 05:34 PM

Clean, lubricate, and adjust.

Nick Siebers · 10-26-2009, 02:18 PM

Indeed, wildlife. Cert Ed, my local camera shop cleans the inside of the camera body, lubricates all the moving parts that need it, and measures and adjusts the meter and shutter so they are spot-on accurate. I had that done on the Spotmatic right before I realized I didn't really need it. But I have since decided I do need it, so glad I did. :-)

It is generally advisable to have any second hand camera in for a "CLA". Not sure about the past tense "CLA'd" but thought it would get the point across. Thanks for looking!

CertEdFriday · 10-26-2009, 03:11 PM

Thanks for clearing that up - obvious really

Nick Siebers · 10-27-2009, 11:30 AM

Well, I took some more sample shots with the CZJ 35mm, but they came out so good I am pulling it off the market too. Maybe it will be available later, I do not know.

10-15-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%)	[SOLD] CLA'd Spotmatic F; SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 and Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 lense Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 - $190 plus $5.95 shipping in US Accura Diamatic 200mm f/3.9 - $19 plus $6.95 shipping in US Sold for $15 plus shipping Spotmatic F - Off the Market Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 - Off the Market This is pretty sweet gear, but I just have too much. Trying to reduce my clutter of lenses and film bodies. I am happy to ship world-wide but shipping charges will be more and returns less practical. If you find the lens other than advertised, I will refund your purchase price. Thanks for looking! Nick Last edited by Nick Siebers; 10-24-2009 at 06:48 PM.

10-15-2009, 12:45 PM	#2
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f/2.4 lens - One of the best wide angle M42 lenses, although admittedly not THAT wide, and a handy normal lens on a DSLR (with adapter of course). Very close focusing down to about 1:2 macro, which makes it very similar to the DA 35mm macro, except that it is cheaper, a bit faster, covers a full 35mm film frame and has an aperture ring. (And is all manual, of course). Image quality is very similar to the DA 40mm lens from my informal "use around the house" tests. There used to be a ton available on eBay for $190 each, but it looks like there are fewer now and the going rate has gone up to $230; buy from me and avoid any possible issues coming from Central Europe! Good condition externally but a few bumps and bruises, clear glass without fungus haze or scratches, mechanically sound and smooth. Samples: Last edited by Nick Siebers; 10-15-2009 at 02:52 PM.

10-26-2009, 03:11 PM	#13
CertEdFriday Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK - Somerset Posts: 175 Feedback Score: 19 (100%)	CLA - CLA'd Thanks for clearing that up - obvious really

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10-15-2009, 03:05 PM	#3
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	Accura Diamatic 200mm And while I am at it - here's a nice old telephoto M42 lens. Reasonably fast for its length, with a built in tripod collar and decent IQ. Glass is clear of fungus and scratches, no haze, aperture blades snap down cleanly. Smooth focus. Has a front cap but no rear one.

10-16-2009, 09:21 AM	#4
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	I checked my records and adjusted the prices to what I paid for these, from other forum members for the most part. Thanks! Nick

10-24-2009, 07:23 AM	#5
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	Well, no one else wants to pay $120 for a Spotmatic F, but as I already did, I will just keep it. (I can't let these old bodies I find go unrepaired, it's a problem but not a terrible one). The telephoto lens is still for sale, now only $15 plus shipping as above, and the Zeiss Jena 35mm too - both very nice. Let me know if you're interested!

10-24-2009, 07:44 AM	#6
michael_anthony Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Barcelona Posts: 47 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Hello, Do you have any idea how the telephoto image quality compares to a m42 Super-Takumar f4 200mm? Thanks!

10-24-2009, 06:48 PM	#7
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	Michael, that is a good question. I once had a Super Tak 200mm, and sold it because it was too long fo me and I almost never used it. Then maybe a year later I bought this 200mm, and it is still too long for me. Go figure! I don't remember any problems with the Super Tak, I think its IQ was good but I didn't correctly archive any sample pictures to check. The accura diamatic is pretty equal, I think, I was surprised by how good the shots were I got with it. In any case, it is now sold, but thanks for your interest.

10-24-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
dycz Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	Guys take the flektogon..... Im tempted. ..... I don't wnt to hit the PM..... huhuuhu...

10-24-2009, 11:44 PM	#9
jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,421 Feedback Score: 11 (100%)	the 35mm CZ Jena is incredibly sharp, my mate has one which ive used a few times.

10-25-2009, 04:58 PM	#10
CertEdFriday Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK - Somerset Posts: 175 Feedback Score: 19 (100%)	Originally posted by Nick Siebers Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 - $190 plus $5.95 shipping in US Accura Diamatic 200mm f/3.9 - $19 plus $6.95 shipping in US Sold for $15 plus shipping Spotmatic F - Off the Market Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 - Off the Market This is pretty sweet gear, but I just have too much. Trying to reduce my clutter of lenses and film bodies. I am happy to ship world-wide but shipping charges will be more and returns less practical. If you find the lens other than advertised, I will refund your purchase price. Thanks for looking! Nick Not heard of the term CLA'd - as used in your thread!??...

10-25-2009, 05:34 PM	#11
wildlifephotog Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 924 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	Clean, lubricate, and adjust.

10-26-2009, 02:18 PM	#12
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	Indeed, wildlife. Cert Ed, my local camera shop cleans the inside of the camera body, lubricates all the moving parts that need it, and measures and adjusts the meter and shutter so they are spot-on accurate. I had that done on the Spotmatic right before I realized I didn't really need it. But I have since decided I do need it, so glad I did. :-) It is generally advisable to have any second hand camera in for a "CLA". Not sure about the past tense "CLA'd" but thought it would get the point across. Thanks for looking!

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10-27-2009, 11:30 AM	#14
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,165 Feedback Score: 95 (100%) Original Poster	Well, I took some more sample shots with the CZJ 35mm, but they came out so good I am pulling it off the market too. Maybe it will be available later, I do not know.