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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.

**gordon_l34** · 04-20-2013, 02:07 AM

Hi,
I would like it, but in the past month I have bought too much, as in a 645 outfit, a 6x7 outfit, an Asahiflex, a K, a K2DMD, a Spotmatic with seven lens and a Spotmatic motor drive and I would like a K5 IIs!
Regards.

Jean Poitiers · 04-20-2013, 02:15 AM

Thanks for the link ... I'd like to have it, but I am saving up for an UWA (maybe DA 15) ... J

tzrenz0 · 04-20-2013, 02:26 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Thanks for the link ... I'd like to have it, but I am saving up for an UWA (maybe DA 15) ... J

I just bought a 77 this week, hasn't arrived yet so I'd probably pass, but if it was priced from 400-450 I might grab it. But really, I should be happy with the 77, this LBA thing is so unreasonable.

And Gordon, that is indeed too much. I thought you were kidding there for a second.

LeRolls · 04-20-2013, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Thanks for the link ... I'd like to have it, but I am saving up for an UWA (maybe DA 15) ... J

I'm also saving up for the DA 15, need something wider than my current DA 21. Already have the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 so I'm good for that focal length.

**monochrome** · 04-20-2013, 05:18 AM

There was a theoretical limit to what I would pay for a 50 year old screwmount lens. It is no longer theoretical.

vonBaloney · 04-20-2013, 09:07 AM

They aren't *that* rare -- they go for $350-$500 on ebay quite often. I saw a pristine copy in a local store a while back for $400 I think...

cali92rs · 04-20-2013, 09:22 AM

I could swear that i saw one of these for sale at KEH itself for around $450 a few months ago.
I would find it impossible to buy one for this much when you have the samyang, with it's new optics, faster aperture and native k-mount brand new for half the price.

ducdao · 04-20-2013, 10:36 AM

At that price I rather get the Zeiss T* 85/1.4

I have both lenses and the SMC Takumar 85/1.8 is no match in all aspects except for the size.

vonBaloney · 04-20-2013, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by ducdao

At that price I rather get the Zeiss T* 85/1.4

I have both lenses and the SMC Takumar 85/1.8 is no match in all aspects except for the size.

KEH also has one of those, but not "at that price": it's $959.

ducdao · 04-20-2013, 10:57 AM

On eBay you can get the Zeiss Contax T* 85/1.4 in excellent condition from reputable sellers for $650-$800 BIN

KEH's prices have been unreasonable lately.

pickles · 04-20-2013, 07:34 PM

That is a HUGE price.....apparently without hood & case?
Cheers, Pickles.

clarkbai · 04-21-2013, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by ducdao

On eBay you can get the Zeiss Contax T* 85/1.4 in excellent condition from reputable sellers for $650-$800 BIN

KEH's prices have been unreasonable lately.

Then how to use C/Y mounted lenses on Pentax camera?

**klh** · 04-21-2013, 08:34 AM

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).

ducdao · 04-21-2013, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by clarkbai

Then how to use C/Y mounted lenses on Pentax camera?

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.

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tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Thanks for the link ... I'd like to have it, but I am saving up for an UWA (maybe DA 15) ... J I just bought a 77 this week, hasn't arrived yet so I'd probably pass, but if it was priced from 400-450 I might grab it. But really, I should be happy with the 77, this LBA thing is so unreasonable. And Gordon, that is indeed too much. I thought you were kidding there for a second.

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LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Thanks for the link ... I'd like to have it, but I am saving up for an UWA (maybe DA 15) ... J I'm also saving up for the DA 15, need something wider than my current DA 21. Already have the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 so I'm good for that focal length.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	There was a theoretical limit to what I would pay for a 50 year old screwmount lens. It is no longer theoretical.

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ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	At that price I rather get the Zeiss T* 85/1.4 I have both lenses and the SMC Takumar 85/1.8 is no match in all aspects except for the size.

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vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by ducdao At that price I rather get the Zeiss T* 85/1.4 I have both lenses and the SMC Takumar 85/1.8 is no match in all aspects except for the size. KEH also has one of those, but not "at that price": it's $959.

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ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	On eBay you can get the Zeiss Contax T* 85/1.4 in excellent condition from reputable sellers for $650-$800 BIN KEH's prices have been unreasonable lately.

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clarkbai Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 70	Originally posted by ducdao On eBay you can get the Zeiss Contax T* 85/1.4 in excellent condition from reputable sellers for $650-$800 BIN KEH's prices have been unreasonable lately. Then how to use C/Y mounted lenses on Pentax camera?

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klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	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).

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ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by clarkbai Then how to use C/Y mounted lenses on Pentax camera? 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.

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