PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale
Takumar Bayonet 135mm f2.5 lens
Asking Price
$17.50 US
Item Location
Aurora, CO USA
Item Description
There was a listing last week with a title something like "This is not the inferior Takumar Bayonet version". But what if you
want the inferior version? This listing is for you!
This lens will always be compared to the "real thing", whose name I won't even mention so this listing doesn't come up on a search. Ask about it and people who haven't owned either lens will tell you which is better. I bought this lens to see for myself, test results
here. Really, not that bad. My opinion is, this lens is not a bad lens for the right price. I wince when I see these on eBay for $75 and up. Even in great shape, that's too much.
The hood on this lens is pretty battered, which initially makes the rest of the lens look bad. Other than that, the lens is in good shape. A filter screws on fine. I got the lens for exactly this price due to the hood condition, so I'm passing on the value.
Focusing is smooth, aperture blades are oil-free and snappy. They look a little worn; I'm not sure of the long-term effect of that. Glass is fungus and scratch-free. There are some cleaning marks right at the outer edge of the rear element. I'll include a photo of those shortly. Here are the rest, with larger versions
here. Generic caps are included.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Fair
Shipping Destinations
United States
Shipping Charge
$9
Shipping Services
USPS Priority
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
A heavy cheap lens is not worth returning. I'll refund your money if you aren't happy.
Please send me a
private message if interested in the item!