Re: What's an LX worth?
On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
It was the least expensive of all the Pentax 135 K-mount lenses. Some of the elements aren't multi-coated. The supply of these lenses exceeds the demand, so they are not worth a lot. Others have reported getting good results with the lens as well, but it's only forth around $50 US. I'd start the auction at $30 tops. Or I'd keep the lens. Paul On Oct 5, 2006, at 6:35 AM, J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
Ok, thanks for the tip - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:46 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? It was the least expensive of all the Pentax 135 K-mount lenses. Some of the elements aren't multi-coated. The supply of these lenses exceeds the demand, so they are not worth a lot. Others have reported getting good results with the lens as well, but it's only forth around $50 US. I'd start the auction at $30 tops. Or I'd keep the lens. Paul On Oct 5, 2006, at 6:35 AM, J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
I sufferers by comparison to the SMC P 135mm f2.5 which is legendary. Asahi originally used the Takumar name on their top line of lenses back in the M42 mount days. When the K mount lenses were introduced they changed the lens line name to Pentax. The Takumar bayonet lenses were their bargain line, most were made by third party manufactures and lacked the SMC coatings. The Takumar Bayonet 135 f2.5 is probably an all right lens, quite a few members of this list have used and liked it. But it's not as sharp, since it doesn't have SMC it's flare resistance suffers, it's not as well built, and it has those silly colored f stop markings (God what were they thinking when they did that). J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
Fair enough, although I've mostly used it for people shots and I've been very pleased with the results. I've started the auction at AUD60 and I'll see what happens. I won't be heart broken if it doesn't sell. - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 10:19 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? I sufferers by comparison to the SMC P 135mm f2.5 which is legendary. Asahi originally used the Takumar name on their top line of lenses back in the M42 mount days. When the K mount lenses were introduced they changed the lens line name to Pentax. The Takumar bayonet lenses were their bargain line, most were made by third party manufactures and lacked the SMC coatings. The Takumar Bayonet 135 f2.5 is probably an all right lens, quite a few members of this list have used and liked it. But it's not as sharp, since it doesn't have SMC it's flare resistance suffers, it's not as well built, and it has those silly colored f stop markings (God what were they thinking when they did that). J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
IIRC, the Takumar name was not resurrected for bargain lenses until the A era. Jostein On 10/5/06, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sufferers by comparison to the SMC P 135mm f2.5 which is legendary. Asahi originally used the Takumar name on their top line of lenses back in the M42 mount days. When the K mount lenses were introduced they changed the lens line name to Pentax. The Takumar bayonet lenses were their bargain line, most were made by third party manufactures and lacked the SMC coatings. The Takumar Bayonet 135 f2.5 is probably an all right lens, quite a few members of this list have used and liked it. But it's not as sharp, since it doesn't have SMC it's flare resistance suffers, it's not as well built, and it has those silly colored f stop markings (God what were they thinking when they did that). J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Jostein ?ksne wrote: IIRC, the Takumar name was not resurrected for bargain lenses until the A era. All these are non-A; only the 28 has an A-brother. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_28f2.8.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.5.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.8.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/_non-SMC/tak_80-200f4.5.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
Ok. :-) There was also a Takumar-A 28-70mm (f/3.5 - 4.7 or somesuch), and a corresponding telezoom. Jostein On 10/5/06, Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Jostein ?ksne wrote: IIRC, the Takumar name was not resurrected for bargain lenses until the A era. All these are non-A; only the 28 has an A-brother. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_28f2.8.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.5.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.8.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/_non-SMC/tak_80-200f4.5.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
The Takumar Bayonet 135 f2.5 is a K mount, (no A setting), introduced in 1980 three years before the Super Program/Program A according to Boz's K mount site. The site has some new updates in case anyone is interested BTW. Jostein Øksne wrote: IIRC, the Takumar name was not resurrected for bargain lenses until the A era. Jostein On 10/5/06, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sufferers by comparison to the SMC P 135mm f2.5 which is legendary. Asahi originally used the Takumar name on their top line of lenses back in the M42 mount days. When the K mount lenses were introduced they changed the lens line name to Pentax. The Takumar bayonet lenses were their bargain line, most were made by third party manufactures and lacked the SMC coatings. The Takumar Bayonet 135 f2.5 is probably an all right lens, quite a few members of this list have used and liked it. But it's not as sharp, since it doesn't have SMC it's flare resistance suffers, it's not as well built, and it has those silly colored f stop markings (God what were they thinking when they did that). J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
Jostein Øksne wrote: IIRC, the Takumar name was not resurrected for bargain lenses until the A era. Jostein Honest question: Isn't that the same thing as saying The K-mount era? I ask because in my mind, the change from top quality Taks and budget Taks occurred when the switch was made to the K-mount. Then the SMC Pentax took over as top dog in the quality department, chronologically. Isn't that transformation when the Takumar name was resurrected? I'll welcome support or refutation... Right now that's how I've come to believe that history, and I'd rather know the truth than be 'right.' :-) I'll check van Oosten's book later, to see if he clears it up. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Jostein ?ksne wrote: IIRC, the Takumar name was not resurrected for bargain lenses until the A era. All these are non-A; only the 28 has an A-brother. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_28f2.8.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.5.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.8.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/_non-SMC/tak_80-200f4.5.html Kostas Ah yes, the Bayonet series Takumars. It's been said they're not quite up to the quality of the M42 Takumars, tho'. That's only hearsay, taken from messages on this list, not something I've read in a reference book. For instance, my M42 S-M-C Takumar 135mm f/2.5 has 5 elements in 4 groups, with a 6-blade aperture, while my Takumar Bayonet 135mm f/2.5 has 4 elements in 4 groups, with a 8 blade aperture. The Bayonet's lenses are coated, but are not SMC. Seems they might perform differently, but I've done no critical testing of the sisters... keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
I also had one of these lenses - sold it rather inexpensively to another list member who seems to like it for _some_ of his work, but the imaging quality doesn't compare favorably to the SMCP (K) 135/2.5, which is really a nice lens in that focal length. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I paid $27 for a Takumar Bayonet Mount 135/2.5 in EXC shape from KEH.com. It was worth what I paid for it. I replaced it with an FA135/2.8 IF a couple of months later. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
I paid $27 for a Takumar Bayonet Mount 135/2.5 in EXC shape from KEH.com. It was worth what I paid for it. I replaced it with an FA135/2.8 IF a couple of months later. Godfrey On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:46 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It was the least expensive of all the Pentax 135 K-mount lenses. Some of the elements aren't multi-coated. The supply of these lenses exceeds the demand, so they are not worth a lot. Others have reported getting good results with the lens as well, but it's only forth around $50 US. I'd start the auction at $30 tops. Or I'd keep the lens. Paul On Oct 5, 2006, at 6:35 AM, J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
I got mine for ~$25 as well and really, really liked it. Sure it isn't SMC, but unless you shoot into the sun, flare was not an issue (built in lens hood!). I found it to be a great portrait lens and my example was clearly not as soft (even wide open) as some would suggest. Never tried it on digital, so I can't say if it would have CA problems. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I paid $27 for a Takumar Bayonet Mount 135/2.5 in EXC shape from KEH.com. It was worth what I paid for it. I replaced it with an FA135/2.8 IF a couple of months later. Godfrey On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:46 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It was the least expensive of all the Pentax 135 K-mount lenses. Some of the elements aren't multi-coated. The supply of these lenses exceeds the demand, so they are not worth a lot. Others have reported getting good results with the lens as well, but it's only forth around $50 US. I'd start the auction at $30 tops. Or I'd keep the lens. Paul On Oct 5, 2006, at 6:35 AM, J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
Back to the issue of the LX body, this is a highly desired item if in excellent condition and recently serviced... Completed auctions on eBay show recent sales at $830, $303, $544, $237, $316, $290, and $598. In 1991 I bought a new LX from Camera World of Oregon: body only $599.85 plus $109.85 for the FA1w finder, total $719.70. If in new condition I could probably sell it for that now... Mi Doug -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
On 10/05/06 06:57, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Honest question: Isn't that the same thing as saying The K-mount era? I ask because in my mind, the change from top quality Taks and budget Taks occurred when the switch was made to the K-mount. Then the SMC Pentax took over as top dog in the quality department, chronologically. Isn't that transformation when the Takumar name was resurrected? That's my understanding too, Keith. The Super Takumars and SMC Takumars in screw mount were reaching to be the best, aiming at Zeiss. With transition to K-mount, there was an interest in a few budget lenses, using the old Takumar name. I think the first was the simplified Takumar version of the fine SMC Pentax 2.5/135, and I believe there were a couple others, then several more recently. Mi Doug -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: What's an LX worth?
See?? This is why people should _use_ a lens, look at the results, and then decide whether _they_ like it or not. All reputation aside, I like the Tak Bayonet 135/2.5 very much for tight portraits. The wide open 'softness' is perfect for this. I definitely won't let it get the sun in its eye though, it flares, a _lot_. That's when the SMCP 135/2.5 gets the job. ;-) Don (Who also thinks the Takumar-F 70-210 is pretty darn nice.) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 7:10 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? Fair enough, although I've mostly used it for people shots and I've been very pleased with the results. I've started the auction at AUD60 and I'll see what happens. I won't be heart broken if it doesn't sell. - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 10:19 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? I sufferers by comparison to the SMC P 135mm f2.5 which is legendary. Asahi originally used the Takumar name on their top line of lenses back in the M42 mount days. When the K mount lenses were introduced they changed the lens line name to Pentax. The Takumar bayonet lenses were their bargain line, most were made by third party manufactures and lacked the SMC coatings. The Takumar Bayonet 135 f2.5 is probably an all right lens, quite a few members of this list have used and liked it. But it's not as sharp, since it doesn't have SMC it's flare resistance suffers, it's not as well built, and it has those silly colored f stop markings (God what were they thinking when they did that). J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.5.html That's the one I have. James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
I've started my auction at AUD375. The camera's only flaw is the glass in the viewfinder eyepiece is loose. It doesn't affect the operation in any way, so I've not bothered fixing it. I haven't had the body serviced but there is not sign of sticky mirror and the 6 or so rolls I've put through it have been great. It is genuinely in excellent condition and working perfectly. Pics here: http://tinyurl.com/ogaev - Original Message - From: Doug Miles [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 5:07 AM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? Back to the issue of the LX body, this is a highly desired item if in excellent condition and recently serviced... Completed auctions on eBay show recent sales at $830, $303, $544, $237, $316, $290, and $598. In 1991 I bought a new LX from Camera World of Oregon: body only $599.85 plus $109.85 for the FA1w finder, total $719.70. If in new condition I could probably sell it for that now... Mi Doug -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
I've used mine on the LX and DL, mostly for portraits of my wife and kids and I've been very happy with it, even wide open. - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 3:04 AM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? I got mine for ~$25 as well and really, really liked it. Sure it isn't SMC, but unless you shoot into the sun, flare was not an issue (built in lens hood!). I found it to be a great portrait lens and my example was clearly not as soft (even wide open) as some would suggest. Never tried it on digital, so I can't say if it would have CA problems. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I paid $27 for a Takumar Bayonet Mount 135/2.5 in EXC shape from KEH.com. It was worth what I paid for it. I replaced it with an FA135/2.8 IF a couple of months later. Godfrey On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:46 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It was the least expensive of all the Pentax 135 K-mount lenses. Some of the elements aren't multi-coated. The supply of these lenses exceeds the demand, so they are not worth a lot. Others have reported getting good results with the lens as well, but it's only forth around $50 US. I'd start the auction at $30 tops. Or I'd keep the lens. Paul On Oct 5, 2006, at 6:35 AM, J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
Sell the camera and lenses individually: three auctions. Start the camera with a first bid of $300 and no reserve. Based on your description, I'm not sure what lenses you're talking about. If your 35 is the SMC Pentax bayonet mount, I'd start it at $60, if it's the screwmount, $40. If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. The camera might bring $400 if you're lucky. Paul On Oct 4, 2006, at 9:54 PM, J and K Messervy wrote: If I go ahead and purchase a medium format, I'll probably sell the LX and a couple of nice old Pentax lenses with it to help fund it. I'm not putting this up for sale yet, but was wondering if those in the know could give me an estimate of the kind of price I should realistically aim for with the LX. It's in great condition and I'll be selling it with a SMC 35mm f3.5 manual focus and a Asashi Takumar 135mm f2.5 manual focus. Both lenses perfect. I was thinking something in the region of $400 AUD (approx $300 USD). Any suggestions as to price? Cheers James M -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
Thanks for that mate. Both lenses are k mount. I assume you're talking US dollars? Cheers James - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 12:05 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? Sell the camera and lenses individually: three auctions. Start the camera with a first bid of $300 and no reserve. Based on your description, I'm not sure what lenses you're talking about. If your 35 is the SMC Pentax bayonet mount, I'd start it at $60, if it's the screwmount, $40. If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. The camera might bring $400 if you're lucky. Paul On Oct 4, 2006, at 9:54 PM, J and K Messervy wrote: If I go ahead and purchase a medium format, I'll probably sell the LX and a couple of nice old Pentax lenses with it to help fund it. I'm not putting this up for sale yet, but was wondering if those in the know could give me an estimate of the kind of price I should realistically aim for with the LX. It's in great condition and I'll be selling it with a SMC 35mm f3.5 manual focus and a Asashi Takumar 135mm f2.5 manual focus. Both lenses perfect. I was thinking something in the region of $400 AUD (approx $300 USD). Any suggestions as to price? Cheers James M -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
