Arrrrggg!!! How did I miss this one...

stevebrot · 12-05-2008, 09:08 PM

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I guess I can blame the LBA pledge.

This went for a "Buy it Now" for $165 USD:

Pentax Honeywell 35mm film camera with five lenses - eBay (item 120342822594 end time Nov-30-08 18:57:45 PST)

I would love to have any of those lenses. A couple also appear to be the late version SMC Takumars. The worst part is that the seller is local to my area...

Steve

(Getting the LBA "shakes"...been almost 4 months since last lens...don't think about lost Super Taks...pain, oh! the pain!)

Last edited by stevebrot; 12-06-2008 at 12:13 AM.

jsherman999 · 12-05-2008, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I guess I can blame the LBA pledge.

This went for a "Buy it Now" for $165 USD:

Pentax Honeywell 35mm film camera with five lenses - eBay (item 120342822594 end time Nov-30-08 18:57:45 PST)

I would love to have any of those lenses. A couple also appear to the the late version SMC Takumars. The worst part is that the seller is local to my area...

Steve

Sweet lord, that's like 1/2 what those are worth..... ^%$&^%%&^

krypticide · 12-05-2008, 09:19 PM

Wow, guess it pays to keep an eye out for these non-standard listings...

stevebrot · 12-05-2008, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Sweet lord, that's like 1/2 what those are worth..... ^%$&^%%&^

Half nothing...The body supposedly was in decent shape as well. If it is the same vintage as the lens mounted on the camera, it may have been a Spotmatic F. Double Arrrrggg!!!

I figure a value of at least $400 and maybe a bit more if all the lenses were Super-Multi-Coated or S-M-C and all were in the excellent condition as stated by the seller.

Steve

frank · 12-05-2008, 09:35 PM

What a deal! The 20/4.5 Takumar lens alone would easily cost twice as much as the total amount ...

arpaagent · 12-05-2008, 09:36 PM

You must be ever vigilant.

<giant grin> <---- (they arrived yesterday)

The lenses are quite nice, all in immaculate condition. Going to try out the 135/2.5 tomorrow for some sports. BTW, they are all super-multi-coated except the 50/1.4, it is SMC.

That seller also has some other very nice listings. I would love to grab his 200/2.5 or 300/4...but I can live for now.

stevebrot · 12-05-2008, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by krypticide

Wow, guess it pays to keep an eye out for these non-standard listings...

Yes indeed...It was listed under cameras even though the lenses are the real value items. (The body was probably no slouch either.) The seller probably sold the whole thing as a kit thinking that the stuff was hopelessly outdated, not realizing the value of the lenses to enthusiasts/collectors.

Steve

stevebrot · 12-05-2008, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by arpaagent

You must be ever vigilant.

<giant grin> <---- (they arrived yesterday)

The lenses are quite nice, all in immaculate condition. Going to try out the 135/2.5 tomorrow for some sports. BTW, they are all super-multi-coated except the 50/1.4, it is SMC.

That seller also has some other very nice listings. I would love to grab his 200/2.5 or 300/4...but I can live for now.

Ackkkkk!!!

Well, at least the package went to one of our own!

Tell me about the camera body...What version Spotmatic is it?

Steve

stevebrot · 12-05-2008, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by arpaagent

You must be ever vigilant.

<giant grin> <---- (they arrived yesterday)

The lenses are quite nice, all in immaculate condition. Going to try out the 135/2.5 tomorrow for some sports. BTW, they are all super-multi-coated except the 50/1.4, it is SMC.

That seller also has some other very nice listings. I would love to grab his 200/2.5 or 300/4...but I can live for now.

BTW...was the K-mount adapter in the photo included in the price?

Steve

arpaagent · 12-05-2008, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Ackkkkk!!!

Well, at least the package went to one of our own!

Tell me about the camera body...What version Spotmatic is it?

Steve

Steve, it is a Spotmatic-F. In absolutely wonderful condition, barely any marks. Give me a sec and i'll get a few good shots of it for you.

arpaagent · 12-05-2008, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Ackkkkk!!!

Well, at least the package went to one of our own!

Tell me about the camera body...What version Spotmatic is it?

Steve

Originally posted by stevebrot

BTW...was the K-mount adapter in the photo included in the price?

Steve

Yes, I didn't even realize it at first, of course I didn't realize much b/c I was jumping all over that Buy-It-Now button!! Made the deal even more sweet.

Peter Zack · 12-05-2008, 09:49 PM

Yeah i spotted that one but he wouldn't ship North.... Heck of a nice deal.

arpaagent · 12-05-2008, 09:58 PM

Here are a couple shots of the Spotmatic-F Body, steve. High res if you want to click.

stevebrot · 12-05-2008, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by arpaagent

Here are a couple shots of the Spotmatic-F Body, steve. High res if you want to click.

Very nice indeed. I guess it was your lucky day. Are you planning on using the Taks on the SP-F or are they destined for your dSLR?

Steve

arpaagent · 12-05-2008, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Very nice indeed. I guess it was your lucky day. Are you planning on using the Taks on the SP-F or are they destined for your dSLR?

Steve

Currently they are destined for use on my K200D, although I might give the spotmatic a spin to see how it does. One of the reasons I like taks on my DSLR (vs K or M) is that I can use Av mode and don't have to pres the green button, although do have to get the exposure compensation right for different apertures, but that's not too hard. That way I can stop down 1 stop, still be able to manually focus just fine, and still shoot in Av mode. Of course the K and M lenses are a bit more convenient since you don't have to fiddle with adapters.

I'm not sure which of these I'll use the most...I was really looking for a nice 135/2.5, and this fit the bill. And of course I'll need to try out the 20/4.5, that would should produce some nice images, but feel like I'm losing a bit from it due to the crop factor (but then again, I gain some on the 135 tele end).

12-05-2008, 09:08 PM	#1
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Arrrrggg!!! How did I miss this one... 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. I guess I can blame the LBA pledge. This went for a "Buy it Now" for $165 USD: Pentax Honeywell 35mm film camera with five lenses - eBay (item 120342822594 end time Nov-30-08 18:57:45 PST) I would love to have any of those lenses. A couple also appear to be the late version SMC Takumars. The worst part is that the seller is local to my area... Steve (Getting the LBA "shakes"...been almost 4 months since last lens...don't think about lost Super Taks...pain, oh! the pain!) Last edited by stevebrot; 12-06-2008 at 12:13 AM.

12-05-2008, 09:13 PM	#2
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by stevebrot I guess I can blame the LBA pledge. This went for a "Buy it Now" for $165 USD: Pentax Honeywell 35mm film camera with five lenses - eBay (item 120342822594 end time Nov-30-08 18:57:45 PST) I would love to have any of those lenses. A couple also appear to the the late version SMC Takumars. The worst part is that the seller is local to my area... Steve Sweet lord, that's like 1/2 what those are worth..... ^%$&^%%&^

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12-05-2008, 09:19 PM	#3
krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Wow, guess it pays to keep an eye out for these non-standard listings...

12-05-2008, 09:31 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 Sweet lord, that's like 1/2 what those are worth..... ^%$&^%%&^ Half nothing...The body supposedly was in decent shape as well. If it is the same vintage as the lens mounted on the camera, it may have been a Spotmatic F. Double Arrrrggg!!! I figure a value of at least $400 and maybe a bit more if all the lenses were Super-Multi-Coated or S-M-C and all were in the excellent condition as stated by the seller. Steve

12-05-2008, 09:35 PM	#5
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	What a deal! The 20/4.5 Takumar lens alone would easily cost twice as much as the total amount ...

12-05-2008, 09:36 PM	#6
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	You must be ever vigilant. <giant grin> <---- (they arrived yesterday) The lenses are quite nice, all in immaculate condition. Going to try out the 135/2.5 tomorrow for some sports. BTW, they are all super-multi-coated except the 50/1.4, it is SMC. That seller also has some other very nice listings. I would love to grab his 200/2.5 or 300/4...but I can live for now.

12-05-2008, 09:38 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by krypticide Wow, guess it pays to keep an eye out for these non-standard listings... Yes indeed...It was listed under cameras even though the lenses are the real value items. (The body was probably no slouch either.) The seller probably sold the whole thing as a kit thinking that the stuff was hopelessly outdated, not realizing the value of the lenses to enthusiasts/collectors. Steve

12-05-2008, 09:40 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by arpaagent You must be ever vigilant. <giant grin> <---- (they arrived yesterday) The lenses are quite nice, all in immaculate condition. Going to try out the 135/2.5 tomorrow for some sports. BTW, they are all super-multi-coated except the 50/1.4, it is SMC. That seller also has some other very nice listings. I would love to grab his 200/2.5 or 300/4...but I can live for now. Ackkkkk!!! Well, at least the package went to one of our own! Tell me about the camera body...What version Spotmatic is it? Steve

12-05-2008, 09:44 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by arpaagent You must be ever vigilant. <giant grin> <---- (they arrived yesterday) The lenses are quite nice, all in immaculate condition. Going to try out the 135/2.5 tomorrow for some sports. BTW, they are all super-multi-coated except the 50/1.4, it is SMC. That seller also has some other very nice listings. I would love to grab his 200/2.5 or 300/4...but I can live for now. BTW...was the K-mount adapter in the photo included in the price? Steve

12-05-2008, 09:45 PM	#10
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Originally posted by stevebrot Ackkkkk!!! Well, at least the package went to one of our own! Tell me about the camera body...What version Spotmatic is it? Steve Steve, it is a Spotmatic-F. In absolutely wonderful condition, barely any marks. Give me a sec and i'll get a few good shots of it for you.

12-05-2008, 09:46 PM	#11
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Originally posted by stevebrot Ackkkkk!!! Well, at least the package went to one of our own! Tell me about the camera body...What version Spotmatic is it? Steve Originally posted by stevebrot BTW...was the K-mount adapter in the photo included in the price? Steve Yes, I didn't even realize it at first, of course I didn't realize much b/c I was jumping all over that Buy-It-Now button!! Made the deal even more sweet.

12-05-2008, 09:49 PM	#12
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Yeah i spotted that one but he wouldn't ship North.... Heck of a nice deal.

12-05-2008, 09:58 PM	#13
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Here are a couple shots of the Spotmatic-F Body, steve. High res if you want to click.

12-05-2008, 10:40 PM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by arpaagent Here are a couple shots of the Spotmatic-F Body, steve. High res if you want to click. Very nice indeed. I guess it was your lucky day. Are you planning on using the Taks on the SP-F or are they destined for your dSLR? Steve

12-05-2008, 11:29 PM	#15
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Originally posted by stevebrot Very nice indeed. I guess it was your lucky day. Are you planning on using the Taks on the SP-F or are they destined for your dSLR? Steve Currently they are destined for use on my K200D, although I might give the spotmatic a spin to see how it does. One of the reasons I like taks on my DSLR (vs K or M) is that I can use Av mode and don't have to pres the green button, although do have to get the exposure compensation right for different apertures, but that's not too hard. That way I can stop down 1 stop, still be able to manually focus just fine, and still shoot in Av mode. Of course the K and M lenses are a bit more convenient since you don't have to fiddle with adapters. I'm not sure which of these I'll use the most...I was really looking for a nice 135/2.5, and this fit the bill. And of course I'll need to try out the 20/4.5, that would should produce some nice images, but feel like I'm losing a bit from it due to the crop factor (but then again, I gain some on the 135 tele end).