On 8/17/2014 8:43 AM, Stanley Halpin wrote:
15± years ago confusion about the 135mm lens lineup was the reason I went
looking for information. And found what later became the PDML. And found a
range of opinions and advice. I gathered and synopsized all of the opinions
about all of the 135mm offerings and that was the beginning of my (now dormant)
online repository of opinion on Pentax lenses.
WRT 135mm, the consensus was that the best was the A 135/1.8, next was the K
135/2.5, but a close competitor to both of these was the M 135/3.5.
The K 135mm f3.5 is also very good, I can't tell the results from the
f2.5 and it's relatively rare it seems, and made with the same quality
feel as it's faster heavier brother. I happen to have both the K 135mm
f2.8 and the second version of the SMC Takumar f2.5 M42 mount both of
which I picked up rather inexpensively, I expect due to the confusion
about Pentax 135mm lenses, as well as a the afore mentioned f3.5 lens
which came as the lens cap, a very bulky lens cap, on an MX body I
purchased on eBay.
The camera unfortunatly met it's end at the hands of an incompetent
repairman, and an camera store that refused to stand behind it's work.
The lens however will probably be working as long as there are K mount
cameras to mount it on.
stan
On Aug 16, 2014, at 8:59 PM, Zos Xavius <[email protected]> wrote:
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
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