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RockvilleBob · 08:07 AM

Goodwill has a Takumar 50mm 1.4 which I think is the early 8 element version up for auction shopgoodwill.com - #12762912 - Super-Takumar 1:1.4/50mm Lens w/M42 Screw Mount#4 - 3/27/2013 6:05:00 PM

I am not positive but I think it is the early 8 element version

**boriscleto** · 03-22-2013, 08:56 AM

It's the 8 element...

captureit · 03-22-2013, 03:23 PM

What is the price range for that lens?

**yucatanPentax** · 03-22-2013, 11:13 PM

The average in the lens review section is $87 US with the most recent reviewer (late 2012) paying $75.

**jhaji** · 03-22-2013, 11:54 PM

Expect to pay over $150 for one in great shape at auction. Some have gone for as high as $225 recently on ebay.

captureit · 03-23-2013, 12:57 AM

Thank you for the quick response. From what I have seen from one member on the forums the Takumar (they have a 90 2.8) seems to me to be the highest quality for lenses in that price range ($400-$500 new automatic) compared to other lenses reviewed on this forum. I have not done a lot of research on the subject, just what I have observed on the forums. Are my impressions correct?

Unsinkable II · 03-24-2013, 11:48 PM

Nice.

I am on the lookout for one in HK after being inspired by this:

My time with the Pentax K1000 & Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4″ By Khunya Pan | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

MegaPower · 03-25-2013, 02:20 AM

I suggest you to get it when you have the chance.
It will not let you disappointed

Unsinkable II · 03-25-2013, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by MegaPower

I suggest you to get it when you have the chance.
It will not let you disappointed

Dod you buy yours in HK or the US? May I also ask how much you paid for it?

atupdate · 03-25-2013, 05:06 AM

There is one on my local Craigslist for $100 with a Spotomatic body. No response to my email yet.

Tim

**boriscleto** · 03-25-2013, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by atupdate

There is one on my local Craigslist for $100 with a Spotomatic body. No responce to my email yet.

Tim

The seller's spam filter is probably filtering out all the craigslist mail...

**MSL** · 03-25-2013, 05:15 AM

You can still get lucky with an overlooked auction. Picked up a 7 element 50/1.4 for around 50 recently. Came with camera, case and flash. Camera needed a cleaning which seemed more effort than it was worth, so I just took the flash and lens. Not complaining in the least, and with the limited time I've had to test it out, I'm very pleased.

**MSL** · 03-27-2013, 08:49 PM

Good advice @dcshooter. My lens didn't come from a goodwill site but rather a large and well known auction web site - where it is still possible to find the odd sleeper auction that goes for far less than one might expect. I should have made that clearer in my post.

atupdate · 03-28-2013, 04:32 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The seller's spam filter is probably filtering out all the craigslist mail...

I hadn't thought of that but unfortunately, he didn't post a phone number for texting.

Tim

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03-25-2013, 05:06 AM	#10
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	There is one on my local Craigslist for $100 with a Spotomatic body. No response to my email yet. Tim Last edited by atupdate; 03-25-2013 at 05:40 AM.

03-28-2013, 04:32 AM	#14
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	Originally posted by boriscleto The seller's spam filter is probably filtering out all the craigslist mail... I hadn't thought of that but unfortunately, he didn't post a phone number for texting. Tim Last edited by atupdate; 03-28-2013 at 06:24 AM.

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03-22-2013, 08:56 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	It's the 8 element...

03-22-2013, 03:23 PM	#3
captureit Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 98	What is the price range for that lens?

03-22-2013, 11:13 PM	#4
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,842	The average in the lens review section is $87 US with the most recent reviewer (late 2012) paying $75.

03-22-2013, 11:54 PM	#5
jhaji Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,141	Expect to pay over $150 for one in great shape at auction. Some have gone for as high as $225 recently on ebay.

03-23-2013, 12:57 AM	#6
captureit Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 98	Thank you for the quick response. From what I have seen from one member on the forums the Takumar (they have a 90 2.8) seems to me to be the highest quality for lenses in that price range ($400-$500 new automatic) compared to other lenses reviewed on this forum. I have not done a lot of research on the subject, just what I have observed on the forums. Are my impressions correct?

03-24-2013, 11:48 PM	#7
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Nice. I am on the lookout for one in HK after being inspired by this: My time with the Pentax K1000 & Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4″ By Khunya Pan \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

03-25-2013, 02:20 AM	#8
MegaPower Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hong Kong / Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 636	I suggest you to get it when you have the chance. It will not let you disappointed

03-25-2013, 02:44 AM	#9
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by MegaPower I suggest you to get it when you have the chance. It will not let you disappointed Dod you buy yours in HK or the US? May I also ask how much you paid for it?

03-25-2013, 05:11 AM	#11
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by atupdate There is one on my local Craigslist for $100 with a Spotomatic body. No responce to my email yet. Tim The seller's spam filter is probably filtering out all the craigslist mail...

03-25-2013, 05:15 AM	#12
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	You can still get lucky with an overlooked auction. Picked up a 7 element 50/1.4 for around 50 recently. Came with camera, case and flash. Camera needed a cleaning which seemed more effort than it was worth, so I just took the flash and lens. Not complaining in the least, and with the limited time I've had to test it out, I'm very pleased.

03-27-2013, 08:49 PM	#13
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	Good advice @dcshooter. My lens didn't come from a goodwill site but rather a large and well known auction web site - where it is still possible to find the odd sleeper auction that goes for far less than one might expect. I should have made that clearer in my post.

Goodwill - Super-Takumar 50mm F1.4 (Early 8-Element Variant) - I think

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