BNIB 28mm f2.8 Computar Lens M42 - $16 shipped

BNIB 28mm f2.8 Computar Lens M42 - $16 shipped · **2 Likes**

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CBC Computar Bank Camera Lens P2828FI 28mm F 2 8 New | eBay

I recently bought one of these - its an M42 thread mount manual focus lens so easily adaptable to just about any camera. Made in Japan, metal construction. Someone has posted images:

Computar 2.8 28mm M42

ChopperCharles · 02-13-2013, 12:16 PM

I snagged one. New lens for that price? Well, my spotmatic can be used now

Charles.

**Eric Auer** · 02-13-2013, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by TropicalMonkey

Thanks! I bought one too. But what kind of adapter do we need? Any one has any recommendation for a generic adapter may be from ebay?

Many people seem happy with the generic adapters, I had one with the wide flange and it was hard to get on and messed up infinity focusing.
I now only use the original Pentax adapters and they are great

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/42432-best-m42...tml#post401553

**boriscleto** · 02-13-2013, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by Douge

Oh really? What did he say?

The rules of lens buying were if it costs the same as a sandwich buy it. If it costs as much as a deluxe pizza think about it and if it sucks sell it in a month or two. If it costs as much as a fancy dinner ask your spouse.

**paulh** · 02-13-2013, 03:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by boriscleto

The rules of lens buying were if it costs the same as a sandwich buy it. If it costs as much as a deluxe pizza think about it and if it sucks sell it in a month or two. If it costs as much as a fancy dinner ask your spouse.

He also had some rules for fleabay - (paraphrasing) Bid low, bid often, if you miss out on one, wait a bit - another will be along shortly.

harriska2 · 02-13-2013, 03:30 PM

Snagged one too. Although a smidge more than a sandwich ($16 with shipping), I thought it was worthwhile.

**Eric Auer** · 02-13-2013, 03:57 PM

Well I just checked and he has 6 left, So they sold well.

Probably the majority of them ended up to Forum members here.

Will be fun to see what people can do with them, We should start a picture thread for the cheap buggers once they have arrived to people!

**boriscleto** · 02-13-2013, 04:23 PM

It shouldn't be too long. Mine was marked shipped today. I'll probably have it tomorrow. I'm doing a photo meetup on Saturday and I'll take some shots with it on both the K-5 and Spotmatic.

**Eric Auer** · 02-13-2013, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

It shouldn't be too long. Mine was marked shipped today. I'll probably have it tomorrow. I'm doing a photo meetup on Saturday and I'll take some shots with it on both the K-5 and Spotmatic.

You are in the same State as the seller so I would think you'll get it first.

I think I'll get it pretty quick too being in North Eastern PA.

lukulele · 02-13-2013, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

This really did fit RioRico's rules of lens buying

Man I miss having him around

Boris, I can't agree with you enough about RioRico. He's one of the most literate, concise, and hilarious cynics ever. Reminds me of some of Twain's observations in his autobiography.

**boriscleto** · 02-14-2013, 10:03 AM

It didn't come today. It left Bethpage, NY at midnight, which means it is probably in Rochester right now.

On the bright side, UPS is delivering my Ricoh KR-10 from shopgoodwill a day early

Na Horuk · 02-14-2013, 10:51 AM

I'd buy one, if they shipped all the way down here.

And P mount is probably short for Praktica mount, which is what m42 is known as in Japan. So it should work with any m42 adapter as well as on m42 cameras. I cant wait to read a review once people start getting these

Steve Beswick · 02-14-2013, 12:15 PM

Just bought the last two.

**monochrome** · 02-14-2013, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

Just bought the last two.

I snoozed.

robtcorl · 02-14-2013, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I snoozed.

Need I remind you that you're supposed to be selling, not buying.

**monochrome** · 02-14-2013, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

Just bought the last two.

Originally posted by monochrome

I snoozed.

Originally posted by robtcorl

Need I remind you that you're supposed to be selling, not buying.

Ergo, even for $17, I snoozed. And I have a proposal from a Member to relieve me of the entire list of redundant items - to which I am preparing a response.

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02-13-2013, 12:37 PM	#17
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by TropicalMonkey Thanks! I bought one too. But what kind of adapter do we need? Any one has any recommendation for a generic adapter may be from ebay? Many people seem happy with the generic adapters, I had one with the wide flange and it was hard to get on and messed up infinity focusing. I now only use the original Pentax adapters and they are great https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/42432-best-m42...tml#post401553 Last edited by Eric Auer; 02-13-2013 at 12:50 PM.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Douge Oh really? What did he say? The rules of lens buying were if it costs the same as a sandwich buy it. If it costs as much as a deluxe pizza think about it and if it sucks sell it in a month or two. If it costs as much as a fancy dinner ask your spouse.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by boriscleto The rules of lens buying were if it costs the same as a sandwich buy it. If it costs as much as a deluxe pizza think about it and if it sucks sell it in a month or two. If it costs as much as a fancy dinner ask your spouse. He also had some rules for fleabay - (paraphrasing) Bid low, bid often, if you miss out on one, wait a bit - another will be along shortly.

02-13-2013, 03:30 PM	#20
harriska2 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 43	Snagged one too. Although a smidge more than a sandwich ($16 with shipping), I thought it was worthwhile.

02-13-2013, 03:57 PM	#21
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Well I just checked and he has 6 left, So they sold well. Probably the majority of them ended up to Forum members here. Will be fun to see what people can do with them, We should start a picture thread for the cheap buggers once they have arrived to people!

02-13-2013, 04:23 PM	#22
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	It shouldn't be too long. Mine was marked shipped today. I'll probably have it tomorrow. I'm doing a photo meetup on Saturday and I'll take some shots with it on both the K-5 and Spotmatic.

02-13-2013, 04:26 PM	#23
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by boriscleto It shouldn't be too long. Mine was marked shipped today. I'll probably have it tomorrow. I'm doing a photo meetup on Saturday and I'll take some shots with it on both the K-5 and Spotmatic. You are in the same State as the seller so I would think you'll get it first. I think I'll get it pretty quick too being in North Eastern PA.

02-13-2013, 07:57 PM	#24
lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,850	Originally posted by boriscleto This really did fit RioRico's rules of lens buying Man I miss having him around Boris, I can't agree with you enough about RioRico. He's one of the most literate, concise, and hilarious cynics ever. Reminds me of some of Twain's observations in his autobiography.

02-14-2013, 10:03 AM	#25
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	It didn't come today. It left Bethpage, NY at midnight, which means it is probably in Rochester right now. On the bright side, UPS is delivering my Ricoh KR-10 from shopgoodwill a day early

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Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I'd buy one, if they shipped all the way down here. And P mount is probably short for Praktica mount, which is what m42 is known as in Japan. So it should work with any m42 adapter as well as on m42 cameras. I cant wait to read a review once people start getting these

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Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Just bought the last two.

02-14-2013, 12:18 PM	#28
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Steve Beswick Just bought the last two. I snoozed.

02-14-2013, 12:21 PM	#29
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by monochrome I snoozed. Need I remind you that you're supposed to be selling, not buying.

02-14-2013, 12:46 PM	#30
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Steve Beswick Just bought the last two. Originally posted by monochrome I snoozed. Originally posted by robtcorl Need I remind you that you're supposed to be selling, not buying. Ergo, even for $17, I snoozed. And I have a proposal from a Member to relieve me of the entire list of redundant items - to which I am preparing a response.