SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8

SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8 · 10:34 PM

Pentax Screwmount 85 F1.8 SMC TAKUMAR (58) *WITH CAPS 35MM SLR MANUAL FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS - KEH.com

Something you don't see everyday. Someone PLEASE grab it. I simply can't afford it at that price at the moment, if it stays there it will be a very long suffering.

vonBaloney · 04-21-2013, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by ducdao

I know two ways, use Leitax adapter or convert it to a M42 mount then mount it on the K-mount via M42-K-mount adapter.

I personally found the Leitax option too expensive so I converted mine to M42 mount instead. Pretty easy.

The one for $959 is already K-mount, for what its worth. It is certainly to be expected that "dead" mount versions are cheaper...

ducdao · 04-21-2013, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

The one for $959 is already K-mount, for what its worth. It is certainly to be expected that "dead" mount versions are cheaper...

Yeah me too. I had expected the same.

I have several Zeiss T* C/Y lenses but only converted one. The others I kept as is as I can use them on Canon and Nex bodies. Everytime I <butchered> a lens I just felt so bad

tzrenz0 · 04-21-2013, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by klh

I have an excellent copy including the hood. It's a great portrait lens if your subject is patient enough to allow manual focus (I typically use LiveView for this). I would never want to part with it.

I would suggest you keep looking for a better price. I picked mine up through craigslist for $60 (my best bargain ever).

that sure is a bargain

it will be awesome with the K-01 i think. I'll be patient.

tzrenz0 · 04-23-2013, 08:44 AM

Somebody bought the lens! Well I think that makes keh's pricing a bit unreasonable these days. -_-

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04-21-2013, 05:48 PM	#16
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by ducdao I know two ways, use Leitax adapter or convert it to a M42 mount then mount it on the K-mount via M42-K-mount adapter. I personally found the Leitax option too expensive so I converted mine to M42 mount instead. Pretty easy. The one for $959 is already K-mount, for what its worth. It is certainly to be expected that "dead" mount versions are cheaper...

04-21-2013, 05:52 PM	#17
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by vonBaloney The one for $959 is already K-mount, for what its worth. It is certainly to be expected that "dead" mount versions are cheaper... Yeah me too. I had expected the same. I have several Zeiss T* C/Y lenses but only converted one. The others I kept as is as I can use them on Canon and Nex bodies. Everytime I <butchered> a lens I just felt so bad

04-21-2013, 08:09 PM	#18
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324 Original Poster	Originally posted by klh I have an excellent copy including the hood. It's a great portrait lens if your subject is patient enough to allow manual focus (I typically use LiveView for this). I would never want to part with it. I would suggest you keep looking for a better price. I picked mine up through craigslist for $60 (my best bargain ever). that sure is a bargain it will be awesome with the K-01 i think. I'll be patient.

04-23-2013, 08:44 AM	#19
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324 Original Poster	Somebody bought the lens! Well I think that makes keh's pricing a bit unreasonable these days. -_-