For Sale - Sold: Pentax 300mm F/4: SMC-A* and SMC-Takumar

SOldBear · 10-27-2009, 05:36 PM

Prices include Paypal fee and USPS Priority shipping + insurance to US address.

Both lenses are in excellent condition, mechanically and optically.

Glass is clear, no fungus. The are some tiny specks of internal dust, but nothing unusual.

Aperture blades are snappy, no oil.

Includes lens (of course), original case, original front and original rear caps.

You have 1 week to return the item in the same condition for refund. If I misrepresent the item, I'll pay for the shipping+insurance cost both ways. If you simply change your mind, you'll pay for the shipping+insurance cost both ways.

1. SMC Pentax A* 300mm F/4 (PKA mount): $630 USD. SOLD

Detailed photos:

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2. Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 300mm F/4 (Screw mount): $210 USD on FleaBay now

Detailed photos:

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Please send me a private message if interested.

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Last edited by SOldBear; 11-05-2009 at 07:13 PM.

yyyzzz · 10-28-2009, 01:31 AM

How are the image quality of the two lenses compared? Very curious. Thanks.

Eastern Shore Charlie · 10-28-2009, 02:00 AM

PM sent on A lens....

SOldBear · 10-28-2009, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by Eastern Shore Charlie

PM sent on A lens....

PM replied to.

SOldBear · 10-28-2009, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by yyyzzz

How are the image quality of the two lenses compared? Very curious. Thanks.

I've never done side-by-side IQ compare between the two. These are my feelings:

Physically, the A* is much more compact. Its filter size is 77mm vs the Takumar's 86mm. Edit: Wrong data about the Takumar. Both lenses have 77mm filter thread diameter.

IQ-wise, by the time you close down to F/5.6, they are comparable. The A* is sharper at full aperture.

The Takumar is more prone to CA, but has it under control by F/8.

**Curbster54** · 10-29-2009, 05:03 PM

Wow, they're a couple of awesome lenses!

SOldBear · 11-03-2009, 06:23 PM

Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 300mm F/4 is still available - now $190.

It will be on FleaBay if not sold by the end of Wednesday.

SOldBear · 11-05-2009, 07:14 PM

The Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 300mm F/4 is now on FleaBay.

10-27-2009, 05:36 PM	#1
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206 Feedback Score: 40 (100%)	*[SOLD] Pentax 300mm F/4: SMC-A and SMC-Takumar Prices include Paypal fee and USPS Priority shipping + insurance to US address. Both lenses are in excellent condition, mechanically and optically. Glass is clear, no fungus. The are some tiny specks of internal dust, but nothing unusual. Aperture blades are snappy, no oil. Includes lens (of course), original case, original front and original rear caps. You have 1 week to return the item in the same condition for refund. If I misrepresent the item, I'll pay for the shipping+insurance cost both ways. If you simply change your mind, you'll pay for the shipping+insurance cost both ways. 1. SMC Pentax A* 300mm F/4 (PKA mount): $630 USD. SOLD Detailed photos: Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 2. Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 300mm F/4 (Screw mount): $210 USD on FleaBay now** Detailed photos: Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Please send me a private message if interested. Attached Images Last edited by SOldBear; 11-05-2009 at 07:13 PM.

10-28-2009, 01:31 AM	#2
yyyzzz Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 509 Feedback Score: 34 (100%)	How are they compared? How are the image quality of the two lenses compared? Very curious. Thanks.

10-28-2009, 12:03 PM	#5
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206 Feedback Score: 40 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by yyyzzz How are the image quality of the two lenses compared? Very curious. Thanks. I've never done side-by-side IQ compare between the two. These are my feelings: Physically, the A* is much more compact. Its filter size is 77mm vs the Takumar's 86mm. Edit: Wrong data about the Takumar. Both lenses have 77mm filter thread diameter. IQ-wise, by the time you close down to F/5.6, they are comparable. The A* is sharper at full aperture. The Takumar is more prone to CA, but has it under control by F/8. Last edited by SOldBear; 10-28-2009 at 12:36 PM.

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