Asahi Auto-Takumar 35/2.3 - $135.00 USD (Buy It Now)

Asahi Auto-Takumar 35/2.3 - $135.00 USD (Buy It Now) · 08:15 PM

Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here.

You don't see these often and a VERY good price to boot ($135 buy-it-now). Be advised: Tiny fungus, but it seems to be negligible.

Asahi Auto-Takumar 35/2.3

Pentax Auto Takumar 35mm F 2 3 Asahi M42 Mount Lens"Nice Condition" from Japan | eBay

I'd jump on it if I didn't already have one.

pathdoc · 05-07-2016, 08:48 PM

The perfect companion for that original Pentax K I saw a while back - good thing it's cheap, seeing as the K was going for more than a Nikon D5!!!

**monochrome** · 05-07-2016, 09:03 PM

The perfect companion . . . . .

Well, other than that 'small bit of fungus' in the center that won't affect images other than the higher F-stops (note - no Returns).

Wild Mark · 05-07-2016, 09:50 PM

not available to Australians - annoyed

ripper2860 · 05-07-2016, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

The perfect companion . . . . .

Well, other than that 'small bit of fungus' in the center that won't affect images other than the higher F-stops (note - no Returns).

I think a bit of UV to kill it and a cleaning should do nicely. Perhaps Brian (DCShooter) can elaborate as to the likelihood of it being eliminated via a good CLA.

Wild Mark · 05-08-2016, 12:05 AM

Probably already dead. Needs a clean. I wish I could buy to do the job

pathdoc · 05-08-2016, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Well, other than that 'small bit of fungus' in the center that won't affect images other than the higher F-stops (note - no Returns).

There is that, yes, but CLA-capable potential owners can and will dismiss that concern and everybody else with half a brain will dismiss the lens. If I bought such a lens, it would be with the expectation that I'd be taking it apart to try to clean it or had easy access to somebody who could.

**TomTom** · 05-08-2016, 03:21 PM

The "Buy It Now" price is now $160.

ripper2860 · 05-08-2016, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by TomTom

The "Buy It Now" price is now $160.

Must have done some research and realized what he's got.

**sergysergy** · 05-08-2016, 04:16 PM

I have a couple. very interesting and pretty lens

pathdoc · 05-09-2016, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by ripper2860

Must have done some research and realized what he's got.

If he read the reviews here it could be even worse (someone describes buying their copy at $250), so I hope someone snaps it up quickly!

**TomTom** · 05-09-2016, 08:26 AM

1 bid.

osv · 05-09-2016, 09:04 AM

nobody has bought it yet because there aren't any useful pics of the reputed fungus, and there isn't any way to tell if there is permanent damage... it's not even clear exactly which element has problems.

ad title says "from japan" but the seller is in texas.

**TomTom** · 05-10-2016, 08:21 AM

FYI, I found the same lens available here but he wants $199.

ripper2860 · 05-10-2016, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by TomTom

FYI, I found the same lens available here but he wants $199.

Nice ... Still a very good price for what seems to be a fine specimen. I paid $230 for mine and that was a good deal at the time.

ripper2860
	View full profile
	Contact via private message
	Find other posts by ripper2860
	Find threads started by ripper2860
	Find threads in which ripper2860 has posted

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Have 50/1.8, is it worth it to buy a 35/2.4?	keanex	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	54	02-28-2016 12:52 AM
Asahi Auto-Takumar 35/2.3	ripper2860	Pentax Price Watch	0	06-23-2015 09:01 PM
Wanted - Acquired: Asahi Pentax Auto-Takumar 35mm f/2.3	cameraniac	Sold Items	4	05-28-2015 09:33 AM

05-07-2016, 08:48 PM	#2
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	The perfect companion for that original Pentax K I saw a while back - good thing it's cheap, seeing as the K was going for more than a Nikon D5!!!

05-07-2016, 09:03 PM	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	The perfect companion . . . . . Well, other than that 'small bit of fungus' in the center that won't affect images other than the higher F-stops (note - no Returns).

05-07-2016, 09:50 PM	#4
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	not available to Australians - annoyed

05-07-2016, 10:37 PM	#5
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome The perfect companion . . . . . Well, other than that 'small bit of fungus' in the center that won't affect images other than the higher F-stops (note - no Returns). I think a bit of UV to kill it and a cleaning should do nicely. Perhaps Brian (DCShooter) can elaborate as to the likelihood of it being eliminated via a good CLA.

05-08-2016, 12:05 AM	#6
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Probably already dead. Needs a clean. I wish I could buy to do the job

05-08-2016, 08:04 AM	#7
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by monochrome Well, other than that 'small bit of fungus' in the center that won't affect images other than the higher F-stops (note - no Returns). There is that, yes, but CLA-capable potential owners can and will dismiss that concern and everybody else with half a brain will dismiss the lens. If I bought such a lens, it would be with the expectation that I'd be taking it apart to try to clean it or had easy access to somebody who could.

05-08-2016, 03:21 PM	#8
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539	The "Buy It Now" price is now $160.

05-08-2016, 03:32 PM	#9
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890 Original Poster	Originally posted by TomTom The "Buy It Now" price is now $160. Must have done some research and realized what he's got.

05-08-2016, 04:16 PM	#10
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	I have a couple. very interesting and pretty lens

05-09-2016, 08:10 AM	#11
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by ripper2860 Must have done some research and realized what he's got. If he read the reviews here it could be even worse (someone describes buying their copy at $250), so I hope someone snaps it up quickly!

05-09-2016, 08:26 AM	#12
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539	1 bid.

05-09-2016, 09:04 AM	#13
osv Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,080	nobody has bought it yet because there aren't any useful pics of the reputed fungus, and there isn't any way to tell if there is permanent damage... it's not even clear exactly which element has problems. ad title says "from japan" but the seller is in texas.

05-10-2016, 08:21 AM	#14
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539	FYI, I found the same lens available here but he wants $199.

05-10-2016, 11:08 AM	#15
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890 Original Poster	Originally posted by TomTom FYI, I found the same lens available here but he wants $199. Nice ... Still a very good price for what seems to be a fine specimen. I paid $230 for mine and that was a good deal at the time.