For Sale - Sold: Pentax 15mm f3.5 SMC-M. Serial Number 7319846

D_Ready · 12-01-2009, 07:41 PM

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Item for Sale
Pentax 15mm f3.5 SMC-M. Serial Number 7319846

Asking Price
690

Shipping Destinations
North America, Europe

Item Description
Fresh from the estate of a local camera collector this beautiful 15mm lens was mounted and used only a handful of times. Its truly a stunning example of a beautifully engineered and quite rare lens.

As you probably know, this lens is designed for manual focus K mount SLRs but will also fit on the latest Pentax digital SLRs (with some loss of functions - please research compatibility with your camera before bidding - the Forums are a great place for that!). The lens comprises 13 elements in 12 groups, weighs 595g and has built-in yellow, orange, skylight & UV filters.

The lens is in near mint condition with few if any signs of use. The aperture and focusing rings both turn smooth and the iris stops down without hesitation. The optics are perfect with no scratches, haze or fungus. Complete with original Pentax caps.

Also I've been informed that this is a K series lens not M series as none of those were made. Can't change the title but thanks for the correction.

We hope to find this one a good home!

Will consider partial trade for the following lenses:
Pentax-DA 35mm F2.8 Limited Macro
Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
Voightlander 125mm SL II Macro

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling or Trading

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New

Item Location
Los Angeles

Shipping Charge
Included in Price

Shipping Services
UPS/USPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns accepted if lens is not as stated.

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

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Last edited by D_Ready; 12-11-2009 at 10:42 PM. Reason: Price dropped

D_Ready · 12-01-2009, 07:46 PM

We had this listed on ebay and we had an offer of $675. We will consider all offers over $700. Thanks

matsoberg · 12-02-2009, 05:49 PM

Slight correction and a free bumb;

There was no -M version of the lens, only SMC Pentax and SMC Pentax -A versions. This is the SMC Pentax, also refered to as the K-version. According to the serial number and the lettering it is manufactured during the -M lens era though.

D_Ready · 12-02-2009, 09:18 PM

Thought a lens of this quality would be snapped up quick! I must have it priced higher than most. O'well back on ebay at the end of the week I guess.

---------- Post added 12-02-2009 at 08:21 PM ----------

Price dropped to $750

Last edited by D_Ready; 12-02-2009 at 09:36 PM.

Clarky · 12-02-2009, 10:46 PM

I recently sold mine on E-bay and it fetched $800, mint condition, boxed and with original hard case, and documentation, it sold to a fellow in Italy.

Great lens on film, not so useful on digital IMO, and it weighs a ton.

good luck with your sale.

Pentaxoid · 12-03-2009, 06:56 AM

Why not so useful on digital? Because of the crop factor? Can you please post the weight of the beast to have an idea if it would be clever on my camera?

thomascdk · 12-03-2009, 07:02 AM

I have and use this lens on my Samsung GX-20. Love the results. Somehow they seem more vibrant than the 15mm end of my DA*15-50.

D_Ready · 12-03-2009, 10:43 AM

23 ounces or a little less than 1.5lbs.

D_Ready · 12-12-2009, 09:11 AM

Price dropped. Bump>

**manishved** · 12-12-2009, 10:15 AM

Is this a rectilinear lens?

elkarrde · 12-12-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by manishved

Is this a rectilinear lens?

yes, that's rectilinear lens.

12-01-2009, 07:46 PM	#2
D_Ready Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 46 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Offers considered. We had this listed on ebay and we had an offer of $675. We will consider all offers over $700. Thanks

12-02-2009, 09:18 PM	#4
D_Ready Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 46 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Thank you for the correction. Thought a lens of this quality would be snapped up quick! I must have it priced higher than most. O'well back on ebay at the end of the week I guess. ---------- Post added 12-02-2009 at 08:21 PM ---------- Price dropped to $750 Last edited by D_Ready; 12-02-2009 at 09:36 PM.

12-03-2009, 10:43 AM	#8
D_Ready Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 46 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Lens weight. 23 ounces or a little less than 1.5lbs.

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12-02-2009, 05:49 PM	#3
matsoberg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norrtälje Posts: 220 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	Slight correction and a free bumb; There was no -M version of the lens, only SMC Pentax and SMC Pentax -A versions. This is the SMC Pentax, also refered to as the K-version. According to the serial number and the lettering it is manufactured during the -M lens era though.

12-02-2009, 10:46 PM	#5
Clarky Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney/Australia Posts: 191 Feedback Score: 60 (100%)	I recently sold mine on E-bay and it fetched $800, mint condition, boxed and with original hard case, and documentation, it sold to a fellow in Italy. Great lens on film, not so useful on digital IMO, and it weighs a ton. good luck with your sale.

12-03-2009, 06:56 AM	#6
Pentaxoid Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 48 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Why not so useful on digital? Because of the crop factor? Can you please post the weight of the beast to have an idea if it would be clever on my camera?

12-03-2009, 07:02 AM	#7
thomascdk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 258 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	I have and use this lens on my Samsung GX-20. Love the results. Somehow they seem more vibrant than the 15mm end of my DA*15-50.

12-12-2009, 09:11 AM	#9
D_Ready Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 46 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Price dropped. Bump>

12-12-2009, 10:15 AM	#10
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Posts: 3,651 Feedback Score: 140 (100%)	Is this a rectilinear lens?

12-12-2009, 10:43 AM	#11
elkarrde Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 387 Feedback Score: 21 (100%)	Originally posted by manishved Is this a rectilinear lens? yes, that's rectilinear lens.