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deadwolfbones · 08-26-2009, 10:32 PM

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So, uh... I may have just done a very foolish thing.

Was cruising eBay tonight (yes, the beginning of all bank account-crippling stories...) and came across this auction:

PENTAX ASAHI TAKUMAR 500mm TELEPHOTO LENS MUST SEE !! - eBay (item 270448120945 end time Aug-26-09 22:26:56 PDT)

Of course, the first thing I noticed was that the listing said 500mm f/4.5, while the pics clearly show a S-M-C 1000mm f/8.

I sent the seller a question asking for clarification on the lens identity and the condition of the internal elements, but then I got to thinking...

If I wait for the seller to respond, there's a pretty good chance someone else is going to take a gamble and snap it up. And even if it is the 500mm f/4.5, that's a pretty damn good price (especially w/ Bing cashback, etc). And on the off chance it's really the S-M-C 1000mm f/8... well... what a deal!

So I jumped.

LBA, story of my life.

imtheguy · 08-26-2009, 11:03 PM

The entire forum salutes you DWB.

Ben_Edict · 08-27-2009, 06:10 AM

That was a steal, whatever lens it is in the end!

Ben

deadwolfbones · 08-27-2009, 06:33 AM

Woohoo!

Quote:

Dear deadwolfbones,

Hi, you are right the pictures is of what you get. Their is no fungus or oil of what I can see. Looks good to me. Thanks for you purchase.
Frank and Audrey

- audreypotatoes

Ben_Edict · 08-27-2009, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Woohoo!

can't believe that.... Now it's your turn, to shell out real money: you'll need a very massive tripod and head to put that lens to good use!

Ben

deadwolfbones · 08-27-2009, 08:44 AM

I think for now I'm gonna find a really big rock. Or possibly use the roof of my car, if it'll bear the weight. :P

blind-bat · 08-27-2009, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by Ben_Edict

can't believe that.... Now it's your turn, to shell out real money: you'll need a very massive tripod and head to put that lens to good use!

Ben

Don't forget the cost of hiring the Sherpas to carry the lense & tripod.....

RT1 · 08-27-2009, 08:59 AM

Wow! Great find!

MoparFreak69 · 08-27-2009, 09:05 AM

All potential targets will quiver with fear of that sucker!!

Peter Zack · 08-27-2009, 09:11 AM

That's a smoking deal no matter what. It's clearly the 1000mm and even going from the length listed. I had the 500mm and it's shorter than 31". Plus the 500's did not come with the steel cases.

I think the last one I saw sell in this shape with the case went for over $1000. So you did well. Of course the money you saved will go into the tripod. You everyday tripod can't hold this steady and the best way to use it is with a gimbal head.

LBA over CBA starts.....

deadwolfbones · 08-27-2009, 09:35 AM

I'm gonna go ahead and make a vow that if I end up reselling it here on the marketplace it'll be substantially below market value (if market value is anything like what Peter indicates).

Wish it came with one of the wooden tripods they originally came with!

Here's a question, though...

I just bought a Kenko 1.5x TC (K-mount, obviously). Can this lens be coupled with a K-mount TC if it's wearing a M42->K-Mount adapter?

stevebrot · 08-27-2009, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Wish it came with one of the wooden tripods they originally came with!

Maybe something a little like this:

Mike Cash · 08-27-2009, 11:49 AM

LENS MEASURES APPROX 31” INCHES END TO END.

TRIPOD RECOMMENDED

The fellow certainly has a God-given talent when it comes to understatement, doesn't he? "Recommended", indeed.....

deadwolfbones · 08-27-2009, 11:51 AM

Yeah, I chortled at that one as well.

**Lowell Goudge** · 08-27-2009, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Maybe something a little like this:

Yeah but at 5 fps even the K7 can't be used for the machine gun approach

08-26-2009, 10:32 PM	#1
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	S-M-C Takumar 1000mm f/8 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. So, uh... I may have just done a very foolish thing. Was cruising eBay tonight (yes, the beginning of all bank account-crippling stories...) and came across this auction: PENTAX ASAHI TAKUMAR 500mm TELEPHOTO LENS MUST SEE !! - eBay (item 270448120945 end time Aug-26-09 22:26:56 PDT) Of course, the first thing I noticed was that the listing said 500mm f/4.5, while the pics clearly show a S-M-C 1000mm f/8. I sent the seller a question asking for clarification on the lens identity and the condition of the internal elements, but then I got to thinking... If I wait for the seller to respond, there's a pretty good chance someone else is going to take a gamble and snap it up. And even if it is the 500mm f/4.5, that's a pretty damn good price (especially w/ Bing cashback, etc). And on the off chance it's really the S-M-C 1000mm f/8... well... what a deal! So I jumped. LBA, story of my life.

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08-26-2009, 11:03 PM	#2
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	The entire forum salutes you DWB.

08-27-2009, 06:10 AM	#3
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	That was a steal, whatever lens it is in the end! Ben

08-27-2009, 06:33 AM	#4
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Original Poster	Woohoo! Quote: Dear deadwolfbones, Hi, you are right the pictures is of what you get. Their is no fungus or oil of what I can see. Looks good to me. Thanks for you purchase. Frank and Audrey - audreypotatoes

08-27-2009, 08:34 AM	#5
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Woohoo! can't believe that.... Now it's your turn, to shell out real money: you'll need a very massive tripod and head to put that lens to good use! Ben

08-27-2009, 08:44 AM	#6
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Original Poster	I think for now I'm gonna find a really big rock. Or possibly use the roof of my car, if it'll bear the weight. :P

08-27-2009, 08:47 AM	#7
blind-bat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 256	Originally posted by Ben_Edict can't believe that.... Now it's your turn, to shell out real money: you'll need a very massive tripod and head to put that lens to good use! Ben Don't forget the cost of hiring the Sherpas to carry the lense & tripod.....

08-27-2009, 08:59 AM	#8
RT1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery Posts: 85	Wow! Great find!

08-27-2009, 09:05 AM	#9
MoparFreak69 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 197	All potential targets will quiver with fear of that sucker!!

08-27-2009, 09:11 AM	#10
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	That's a smoking deal no matter what. It's clearly the 1000mm and even going from the length listed. I had the 500mm and it's shorter than 31". Plus the 500's did not come with the steel cases. I think the last one I saw sell in this shape with the case went for over $1000. So you did well. Of course the money you saved will go into the tripod. You everyday tripod can't hold this steady and the best way to use it is with a gimbal head. LBA over CBA starts.....

08-27-2009, 09:35 AM	#11
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Original Poster	I'm gonna go ahead and make a vow that if I end up reselling it here on the marketplace it'll be substantially below market value (if market value is anything like what Peter indicates). Wish it came with one of the wooden tripods they originally came with! Here's a question, though... I just bought a Kenko 1.5x TC (K-mount, obviously). Can this lens be coupled with a K-mount TC if it's wearing a M42->K-Mount adapter?

08-27-2009, 09:39 AM	#12
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Wish it came with one of the wooden tripods they originally came with! Maybe something a little like this:

08-27-2009, 11:49 AM	#13
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	LENS MEASURES APPROX 31” INCHES END TO END. TRIPOD RECOMMENDED The fellow certainly has a God-given talent when it comes to understatement, doesn't he? "Recommended", indeed.....

08-27-2009, 11:51 AM	#14
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Original Poster	Yeah, I chortled at that one as well.

08-27-2009, 12:50 PM	#15
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	Originally posted by stevebrot Maybe something a little like this: Yeah but at 5 fps even the K7 can't be used for the machine gun approach

S-M-C Takumar 1000mm f/8

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