For Sale - Sold: FS: Lester A. Dine 105/2.8 Macro

ricosuave · 11-05-2007, 11:56 AM

I purchased this from a dentist and it is in great shape.
I would rate it as 9/10.
There are no scratches on the lens and no fungus either.
Aperture is snappy.
No oil noted.
There are a few small flecks of dust inside but it does not affect picture quality.

As a bonus, a manual will be enclosed with the purchase.

Edit: Asking $285 + shipping for this rare lens.

sorry for big pictures, but it should help clarify the quality of the lens.

Last edited by ricosuave; 11-14-2007 at 09:59 AM.

ricosuave · 11-09-2007, 10:31 PM

lens still available.

**demondata** · 11-10-2007, 04:11 PM

Hi
For those not familiar with this lens, I've used one for a while now and it's capable of photos so sharp that your eyes will bleed! Seriously, this is a lovely lens, and built like the proverbial tank. Images are on the cool side compared to my smc Pentax 100/4 macro, but easily warmed up for those who like a warmer tone in post-processing. The A-setting means that it works like a charm on the Pentax digital bodies. I've also used it for portraits and there the very fast f2.8 is great, as it's not quite as brutally sharp at that aperture as stopped down

I do think the price being asked is a bit high, but let the market speak! Whoever gets this won't be sorry. It's a keeper for me.

ricosuave · 11-14-2007, 09:55 AM

demondata, thanks for recommendation on this great piece of glass.

price is now $285 (plus shipping) OBO.

aegisphan · 11-15-2007, 02:23 PM

Interested in the lens. YGPM.

ricosuave · 11-15-2007, 02:40 PM

---------pm replied.

ricosuave · 11-19-2007, 06:17 PM

still available.

i've acquired the lester dine macro flash that fits nicely with this lens.
works great.

still taking offers.

**Rorschach** · 11-28-2007, 10:08 PM

Hi,

I'm interested in this lens. Will you ship to Finland?

Best regards,
Boucicaut

Not Registered · 11-29-2007, 06:06 AM

I am keeping my offer (just in case that you are interested)

ricosuave · 11-29-2007, 12:43 PM

pm replied.

Syb · 12-03-2007, 03:38 PM

This lens' body very much resembles the Kiron 105mm/2.8. Does anyone know if they are the same technically, too?

ricosuave · 12-03-2007, 03:53 PM

They're the same specifications and therefore identical.

GatorPentax · 12-03-2007, 08:00 PM

PM sent.......................

ricosuave · 12-05-2007, 10:50 AM

----------------pm replied.

Miserere · 12-05-2007, 04:17 PM

I was wondering why the hell it was relevant that you bought it from a dentist...until I saw the pictures on the barrel. I guess dentists don't know how to focus, or something...

Looks like a beautiful lens. Good luck!

11-05-2007, 11:56 AM	#1
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 298 Feedback Score: 11 (100%)	[SOLD] FS: Lester A. Dine 105/2.8 Macro I purchased this from a dentist and it is in great shape. I would rate it as 9/10. There are no scratches on the lens and no fungus either. Aperture is snappy. No oil noted. There are a few small flecks of dust inside but it does not affect picture quality. As a bonus, a manual will be enclosed with the purchase. Edit: Asking $285 + shipping for this rare lens. sorry for big pictures, but it should help clarify the quality of the lens. Last edited by ricosuave; 11-14-2007 at 09:59 AM.

11-10-2007, 04:11 PM	#3
demondata Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada Posts: 632 Feedback Score: 36 (100%)	Awesomely sharp Hi For those not familiar with this lens, I've used one for a while now and it's capable of photos so sharp that your eyes will bleed! Seriously, this is a lovely lens, and built like the proverbial tank. Images are on the cool side compared to my smc Pentax 100/4 macro, but easily warmed up for those who like a warmer tone in post-processing. The A-setting means that it works like a charm on the Pentax digital bodies. I've also used it for portraits and there the very fast f2.8 is great, as it's not quite as brutally sharp at that aperture as stopped down I do think the price being asked is a bit high, but let the market speak! Whoever gets this won't be sorry. It's a keeper for me.

12-03-2007, 08:00 PM	#13
GatorPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 372 Feedback Score: 34 (100%)	macro lens PM sent.......................

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11-09-2007, 10:31 PM	#2
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 298 Feedback Score: 11 (100%) Original Poster	lens still available.

11-14-2007, 09:55 AM	#4
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 298 Feedback Score: 11 (100%) Original Poster	demondata, thanks for recommendation on this great piece of glass. price is now $285 (plus shipping) OBO.

11-15-2007, 02:23 PM	#5
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815 Feedback Score: 20 (100%)	Interested in the lens. YGPM.

11-15-2007, 02:40 PM	#6
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 298 Feedback Score: 11 (100%) Original Poster	---------pm replied.

11-19-2007, 06:17 PM	#7
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 298 Feedback Score: 11 (100%) Original Poster	still available. i've acquired the lester dine macro flash that fits nicely with this lens. works great. still taking offers.

11-28-2007, 10:08 PM	#8
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Posts: 652 Feedback Score: 17 (100%)	Hi, I'm interested in this lens. Will you ship to Finland? Best regards, Boucicaut

11-29-2007, 06:06 AM	#9
Not Registered Guest Feedback Score: (%)	I am keeping my offer (just in case that you are interested)

11-29-2007, 12:43 PM	#10
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 298 Feedback Score: 11 (100%) Original Poster	pm replied.

12-03-2007, 03:38 PM	#11
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Posts: 1,221 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	This lens' body very much resembles the Kiron 105mm/2.8. Does anyone know if they are the same technically, too?

12-03-2007, 03:53 PM	#12
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 298 Feedback Score: 11 (100%) Original Poster	They're the same specifications and therefore identical.

12-05-2007, 10:50 AM	#14
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 298 Feedback Score: 11 (100%) Original Poster	----------------pm replied.

12-05-2007, 04:17 PM	#15
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,993 Feedback Score: 30 (100%)	I was wondering why the hell it was relevant that you bought it from a dentist...until I saw the pictures on the barrel. I guess dentists don't know how to focus, or something... Looks like a beautiful lens. Good luck!