Super Rare Pentax Takumar 100mm F2?

filmstudiox · 08-04-2018, 03:52 PM

Pentax Takumar 100mm F2 M42

Can someone verify, only 250 were made? Anyone got info on this lens?

Last edited by BigMackCam; 08-05-2018 at 02:20 AM. Reason: Link to personal ad

**RobA_Oz** · 08-04-2018, 03:59 PM

Did you check this entry in the PF Lens Reviews section? Takumar 100mm F2 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

It suggests only rumour about the limited number produced.

There was also this Forum thread about it. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/131480-pha...orth-much.html

**UncleVanya** · 08-04-2018, 04:07 PM

The Phantom Takumar 100mm F2: Is it really worth this much? - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

Takumar 100/2

Seems like it is quite rare I found people who thought it didn't exist but no evidence of it being less than super rare.

steve_k · 08-04-2018, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by filmstudiox

Pentax Takumar 100mm f2 M42 Mount

Can someone verify, only 250 were made? Anyone got info on this lens?

Good luck. No sample photos. Seems like some wear, no pictures of optics, are there lens caps, how about a case. I can think of a lot of things I can buy for the more than $7000 you are asking.

If someone can verify it for you. You should give them a cut of your sale.

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Kozlok · 08-04-2018, 04:58 PM

Did he fat-finger an extra zero in there? Wow.

**c.a.m** · 08-04-2018, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Kozlok

Did he fat-finger an extra zero in there? Wow.

Hard to say if the asking price is reasonable -- what is an uncommon lens worth? Who knows.

Too rich for me, though!

**UncleVanya** · 08-04-2018, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Kozlok

Did he fat-finger an extra zero in there? Wow.

In 2011 there was another sold for 4000 I think.

Wild Mark · 08-04-2018, 06:31 PM - **1 Like**

Rare = valuable ? = price willing to be paid

From a buyers perspective asking way too much. I am in the market for one if it turns up but that is no where near a reasonable trade. I would rather look at pictures of them than part with $7000.

---------- Post added 05-08-18 at 11:32 AM ----------

I would MUCH rather buy a FA*300/2.8 and have some change.

**RobA_Oz** · 08-04-2018, 06:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wild Mark

Rare = valuable ? = price willing to be paid

From a buyers perspective asking way too much. I am in the market for one if it turns up but that is no where near a reasonable trade. I would rather look at pictures of them than part with $7000.

---------- Post added 05-08-18 at 11:32 AM ----------

I would MUCH rather buy a FA*300/2.8 and have some change.

One for the collector with deep pockets, I think, but the asking price is steep, as one went for $4,000 in 2011, and reportedly another around the same time for $700.

As a useful lens, I’d say there are many others that would better satisfy a photographer at that price: several for the same total price, indeed.

Wild Mark · 08-04-2018, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

One for the collector with deep pockets, I think, but the asking price is steep, as one went for $4,000 in 2011, and reportedly another around the same time for $700.

As a useful lens, I’d say there are many others that would better satisfy a photographer at that price: several for the same total price, indeed.

A whole system comes to mind. Pentax 645z + 90mm macro (second hand) = miles more enjoyment

Cardinal15 · 08-04-2018, 07:12 PM

It's a shame that this beautiful lens, at that price, will probably end up out to pasture, collecting dust on a collectors shelf. Personally I love shooting my older Takumars ...

Blue · 08-04-2018, 07:29 PM - **1 Like**

This is one of the fastest lenses Pentax made above 50mm.

**UncleVanya** · 08-04-2018, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by Blue

This is one of the fastest lenses Pentax made above 50mm.

The A* 135 f1.8 is my albatross... I can't imagine how lovely that is for portraits. But this 100 f2 is likely quite good. I do think anyone paying this level of coin is more likely to treat it as a museum piece.

**monochrome** · 08-04-2018, 09:06 PM

I think one could buy all the D FA lenses for about $7,000. I have a couple truly collectible lenses but nothing like this. I use them just like $100 lenses. I might consider buying the A135/1.8 at KEH if it stays around, but the prices won’t hold. Besides, why is the seller selling - now?.

Buying this would be like the people who pay $700,000 for a restored Shelby 427SC Cobra then shrink wrap it. What’s the point?

Unregistered User 8 · 08-04-2018, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Buying this would be like the people who pay $700,000 for a restored Shelby 427SC Cobra then shrink wrap it. What’s the point?

" Investors " like that are not interested in the car Paul, only the profit they can make in 5 years when they resell it methinks !!

08-04-2018, 03:52 PM	#1
filmstudiox New Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 7	Super Rare Pentax Takumar 100mm F2? Pentax Takumar 100mm F2 M42 Can someone verify, only 250 were made? Anyone got info on this lens? Last edited by BigMackCam; 08-05-2018 at 02:20 AM. Reason: Link to personal ad

08-04-2018, 03:59 PM	#2
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Did you check this entry in the PF Lens Reviews section? Takumar 100mm F2 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database It suggests only rumour about the limited number produced. There was also this Forum thread about it. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/131480-pha...orth-much.html Last edited by RobA_Oz; 08-04-2018 at 04:06 PM.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	The Phantom Takumar 100mm F2: Is it really worth this much? - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com Takumar 100/2 Seems like it is quite rare I found people who thought it didn't exist but no evidence of it being less than super rare.

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steve_k Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Shelton, CT Photos: Albums Posts: 708	Originally posted by filmstudiox Pentax Takumar 100mm f2 M42 Mount Can someone verify, only 250 were made? Anyone got info on this lens? Good luck. No sample photos. Seems like some wear, no pictures of optics, are there lens caps, how about a case. I can think of a lot of things I can buy for the more than $7000 you are asking. If someone can verify it for you. You should give them a cut of your sale. Last edited by BigMackCam; 08-05-2018 at 02:19 AM. Reason: Removed link in quoted post

08-04-2018, 04:58 PM	#5
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	Did he fat-finger an extra zero in there? Wow.

08-04-2018, 05:35 PM	#6
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by Kozlok Did he fat-finger an extra zero in there? Wow. Hard to say if the asking price is reasonable -- what is an uncommon lens worth? Who knows. Too rich for me, though!

08-04-2018, 06:02 PM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by Kozlok Did he fat-finger an extra zero in there? Wow. In 2011 there was another sold for 4000 I think.

08-04-2018, 06:31 PM - 1 Like	#8
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Rare = valuable ? = price willing to be paid From a buyers perspective asking way too much. I am in the market for one if it turns up but that is no where near a reasonable trade. I would rather look at pictures of them than part with $7000. ---------- Post added 05-08-18 at 11:32 AM ---------- I would MUCH rather buy a FA*300/2.8 and have some change.

08-04-2018, 06:39 PM - 1 Like	#9
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Wild Mark Rare = valuable ? = price willing to be paid From a buyers perspective asking way too much. I am in the market for one if it turns up but that is no where near a reasonable trade. I would rather look at pictures of them than part with $7000. ---------- Post added 05-08-18 at 11:32 AM ---------- I would MUCH rather buy a FA*300/2.8 and have some change. One for the collector with deep pockets, I think, but the asking price is steep, as one went for $4,000 in 2011, and reportedly another around the same time for $700. As a useful lens, I’d say there are many others that would better satisfy a photographer at that price: several for the same total price, indeed.

08-04-2018, 06:42 PM	#10
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by RobA_Oz One for the collector with deep pockets, I think, but the asking price is steep, as one went for $4,000 in 2011, and reportedly another around the same time for $700. As a useful lens, I’d say there are many others that would better satisfy a photographer at that price: several for the same total price, indeed. A whole system comes to mind. Pentax 645z + 90mm macro (second hand) = miles more enjoyment

08-04-2018, 07:12 PM	#11
Cardinal15 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 31	It's a shame that this beautiful lens, at that price, will probably end up out to pasture, collecting dust on a collectors shelf. Personally I love shooting my older Takumars ...

08-04-2018, 07:29 PM - 1 Like	#12
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	This is one of the fastest lenses Pentax made above 50mm.

08-04-2018, 07:34 PM	#13
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by Blue This is one of the fastest lenses Pentax made above 50mm. The A* 135 f1.8 is my albatross... I can't imagine how lovely that is for portraits. But this 100 f2 is likely quite good. I do think anyone paying this level of coin is more likely to treat it as a museum piece.

08-04-2018, 09:06 PM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I think one could buy all the D FA lenses for about $7,000. I have a couple truly collectible lenses but nothing like this. I use them just like $100 lenses. I might consider buying the A135/1.8 at KEH if it stays around, but the prices won’t hold. Besides, why is the seller selling - now?. Buying this would be like the people who pay $700,000 for a restored Shelby 427SC Cobra then shrink wrap it. What’s the point?

08-04-2018, 09:22 PM	#15
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by monochrome Buying this would be like the people who pay $700,000 for a restored Shelby 427SC Cobra then shrink wrap it. What’s the point? " Investors " like that are not interested in the car Paul, only the profit they can make in 5 years when they resell it methinks !!