This explains all the mixed reports I've heard about the K 135 2.5. A big part of me wants to fill my bag with nothing but K series glass. My back might not like that though...
On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 11:29 AM, Bob Sullivan <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes, the weak Takumar 135/2.5 in K mount has a multicolored dof scale > on the barrel - always easy to spot on ebay. I also believe it is not > multicoated glass. The older SMC K 135/2.5 is an excellent lens, > second only to the A135/1.8. Most people don't know about it. > Regards, Bob S. > > On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 11:31 PM, Darren Addy <[email protected]> wrote: >> Bob, >> Sorry, I should have explained that part a bit better for those who >> are unaware of the confusing state of Pentax's 135mm f2.5 offerings. >> >> Here are the versions of the 135mm f2.5 made by Pentax: >> Screwmount: >> 1) Super Takumar and S-M-C Takumar Version 1 >> 2) S-M-C Takumar Version 2 (6 element design) >> >> K-mount >> 3) SMC K 135mm f2.5 (6 element design) >> 4) Non-SMC & confusingly named "Takumar Bayonet" version which you can >> find almost anywhere for $50/60. >> >> So I was making the point that the one I am offering (3) is the same >> optical design as (2) but not to be confused with the vastly inferior >> (4). >> >> Hope that clears things up. >> >> On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 11:12 PM, Bob Sullivan <[email protected]> wrote: >>> A bit confusing offer. >>> There is a SMC K 135/2.5 lens in a K bayonet mount, but you say NOT BAYONET. >>> So are you offering a screwmount version? Why not say so directly? >>> Regards, Bob S. >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Darren Addy <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> As you probably know, this is the K-mount version of the acclaimed >>>> Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5 (version 2), the 6-element >>>> design. This is the finest optical design Pentax made in the 135mm >>>> focal length. On a DSLR it gives you the equivalent of a 200mm FOV and >>>> f2.5. >>>> >>>> This one is gorgeous cosmetically, optically, and mechanically and >>>> comes with the original clip on hood, front & rear caps, and matching >>>> "SMC Pentax" hard case. If you are picky about the used lenses you >>>> purchase, this one is for you. >>>> >>>> $199 plus actual shipping cost to your address. Email me off-list for a >>>> quote. >>>> I prefer not to use Paypal, but would be happy to issue you a Square >>>> Invoice if you desire to pay by credit/debit card. >>>> >>>> Respectfully, >>>> Darren Addy >>>> Kearney, NE >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs >>>> look like photographs. >>>> ~ Alfred Stieglitz >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>> follow the directions. >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >> >> >> >> -- >> Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs >> look like photographs. >> ~ Alfred Stieglitz >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
