I agree that over $50 is too much for the much maligned Takumar (Bayonet) 135/2.5. However it was my "go-to" portrait lens as long as I wasn't shooting into the sun. It's not as soft as some people will make you think I paid $25 for mine in perfect condition and would be willing to spend $35 on another one in similar condition. You should have said "Don't waste more than $50 on this lens."
People who mis-represent their auctions anger me. Fools who pay too much for a any item can only blame themselves for not paying attention to the details. Christian ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 1:06 PM Subject: Re: Takumar 135mm f2.5 K mount lens - identifying > Last week there was some talk about how to identify this cheap-but-cheerful lens. The issue is making sure to pay UNDER US$75 for this lens versus the much higher priced, high performing K-mount 135mm f2.5 with the 58mm front diameter. > > Here are some recent auctions from ebay: > (forgive me if I gore anybody's Ox) > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2983676025 > described as a Pentax-M 135mm f2.5...but see writing at front > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2983711784 > described as Asahi Pentax 135mm f2.5...see excellent pictures > (you can clearly see Takumar (bayonet) inscribed around the > front rim & multi-colored f-stop markings in the 2nd picture) > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2984988454 > described as Pentax K 135mm f2.5 ...but see pictures > (last shot includes the 52 mm front filter) > > I'm surprised that folks are paying over $50 for this lens because it isn't that good. It's not labled Pentax because it doesn't have the SMC anti-reflective coatings on the glass. It is visibly inferior to the Pentax M-135mm f3.5 which is plentiful and cheap. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2983729213 > pictures show SMC Pentax-M 1:3.5 135mm around inner lip > > So don't waste your money chasing the non-SMC Takumar (bayonet) > > Regards, Bob S. >
