A*135/1.8 for $1569 at Adorama

A*135/1.8 for $1569 at Adorama · 08:19 AM

Nice price on this lens:

Pentax-A 135mm F/1.8 Bayonet Lens *77

**Clinton** · 06-21-2015, 01:25 PM

Heh, I thought this lens would be long gone at this price by now.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-21-2015, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

Heh, I thought this lens would be long gone at this price by now.

Aye, but we've both got one already.

redcat · 06-22-2015, 01:09 AM

too hard to manual focus a 135mm at f1.8

**clackers** · 06-22-2015, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by redcat

too hard to manual focus a 135mm at f1.8

Split prism screen is your friend, Redcat!

**Kerrowdown** · 06-22-2015, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by redcat

too hard to manual focus a 135mm at f1.8

A little practice is required that's all and as clackers suggests a split prism screen (I went Katzeye).

It's one of my favourite lenses of all time, hence her tag of "Lady Luck”.

Wild Mark · 06-22-2015, 03:24 AM

It seems to have gone ....... bummer ;(

no it is still there - no images of lens though. No idea of condition other than 'V'

**Kerrowdown** · 06-22-2015, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

no images of lens though

There was no image when I first looked either.

Originally posted by Wild Mark

No idea of condition other than 'V'

Adorama V rating is as follows... "Appears well used and may include dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing on body or LCD, but is in fully functional condition. Barrel appears well used and may include dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing. Lens glass may have marks or haze that should not affect picture quality."

Me... I don't buy lenses to look at, I buy them to look through and capture what they see.

Wild Mark · 06-22-2015, 04:13 AM

It is the last sentence that concerns me

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

"Lens glass may have marks or haze that should not affect picture quality."

Agreed re: purpose

as for cosmetics I would probably have DCShooter refurb an 'ugly' 'Lady Luck'

**Kerrowdown** · 06-22-2015, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

as for cosmetics I would probably have DCShooter refurb an 'ugly' 'Lady Luck'

Aye he does some amazing things to lenses.

Remember his process does remove wear and tear or brassing, it just allows the "lived in" feel to be enhanced.

vonBaloney · 06-22-2015, 05:42 AM

That lens has actually been listed there for a few months now. The market is down.

**dadipentak** · 06-22-2015, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

That lens has actually been listed there for a few months now. The market is down.

Wow, If I didn't already have one, I'd be all over it.

K David · 06-22-2015, 10:33 PM

Shows up as $1,339 for me. Odd.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-23-2015, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by K David

Shows up as $1,339 for me. Odd.

Aye me too, now an even better bargain.

ddamski · 06-23-2015, 02:07 AM

With the new Samyang 135 f/2 at around 550 usd i would not buy this lens without testing it first

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06-21-2015, 01:25 PM	#2
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,910 Original Poster	Heh, I thought this lens would be long gone at this price by now.

06-21-2015, 02:01 PM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by Clinton Heh, I thought this lens would be long gone at this price by now. Aye, but we've both got one already.

06-22-2015, 01:09 AM	#4
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	too hard to manual focus a 135mm at f1.8

06-22-2015, 01:56 AM	#5
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by redcat too hard to manual focus a 135mm at f1.8 Split prism screen is your friend, Redcat!

06-22-2015, 02:07 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by redcat too hard to manual focus a 135mm at f1.8 A little practice is required that's all and as clackers suggests a split prism screen (I went Katzeye). It's one of my favourite lenses of all time, hence her tag of "Lady Luck”.

06-22-2015, 03:24 AM	#7
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	It seems to have gone ....... bummer ;( no it is still there - no images of lens though. No idea of condition other than 'V'

06-22-2015, 04:04 AM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by Wild Mark no images of lens though There was no image when I first looked either. Originally posted by Wild Mark No idea of condition other than 'V' Adorama V rating is as follows... "Appears well used and may include dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing on body or LCD, but is in fully functional condition. Barrel appears well used and may include dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing. Lens glass may have marks or haze that should not affect picture quality." Me... I don't buy lenses to look at, I buy them to look through and capture what they see.

06-22-2015, 04:13 AM	#9
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	It is the last sentence that concerns me Originally posted by Kerrowdown "Lens glass may have marks or haze that should not affect picture quality." Agreed re: purpose as for cosmetics I would probably have DCShooter refurb an 'ugly' 'Lady Luck'

06-22-2015, 04:23 AM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by Wild Mark as for cosmetics I would probably have DCShooter refurb an 'ugly' 'Lady Luck' Aye he does some amazing things to lenses. Remember his process does remove wear and tear or brassing, it just allows the "lived in" feel to be enhanced.

06-22-2015, 05:42 AM	#11
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	That lens has actually been listed there for a few months now. The market is down.

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06-22-2015, 09:21 AM	#12
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by vonBaloney That lens has actually been listed there for a few months now. The market is down. Wow, If I didn't already have one, I'd be all over it.

06-22-2015, 10:33 PM	#13
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	Shows up as $1,339 for me. Odd.

06-23-2015, 02:04 AM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by K David Shows up as $1,339 for me. Odd. Aye me too, now an even better bargain.

06-23-2015, 02:07 AM	#15
ddamski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fribourg , Switzerland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 163	With the new Samyang 135 f/2 at around 550 usd i would not buy this lens without testing it first