Takumar f2 58mm scratched front lens fast sale

[kuuan]

for sale a "Sonnar" Takumar f2 58mm

it's front lens has many, I mean it, many small though not deep scratches, actually they are hardly to be seen but appear if inspected with a flashlight. Otherwise the optics are very clean, body is relatively clean too. Aperture works normally, focus ring is a bit on the loose side but works very well too

because of the scratches on the front lens I offer this rare lens for 250 Euro all in that is including shipping by EMS from Japan and paypal fees, also included generic front cap, no rear cap
important: this offer is only valid until Monday next week May 13th ( as I will leave Japan next day and then won't be able to send it for some months to come )

the lens:










against the setting sun to show the scratches:




many scratches for real
however I would rather believe that they won't have any noticeable impact on the optical performance of the lens
see some samples I took with it today:










see original file sizes of the photos of the lens and these and more samples of photos taken with it here: http://www.ipernity.com/doc/119815/album/316357?with=14984727

cheers,
Andreas

[themoleman342]

Great lens! Here are some samples from mine: http://forum.mflenses.com/red-shawl-takumar-2-58mm-sonnar-type-sony-a850-t51992,highlight,+sonnar++takumar.html Maybe more pictures will help with the sale.

Someone here should take it. I haven't seen one on ebay for over a year now. Used to be at least 1 would show up periodically. Perhaps people are holding onto them. Certainly a good and rare opportunity.

[kuuan]

thank you themoleman, your samples look really great!
the ones I took are to show that neither sharpness nor flare resistance look effected by the shallow scratches
I believe I don't have to advertize this lens all that much, those who don't 'know' will wonder why 250 Euro for this lens but should understand if they look at the samples, those who 'do know' will be tempted by, well, imo actually should jump at this bargain of around 220.- for this rare and truly unique lens
The Takumar f2 58mm certainly is one of my most precious jewels, one of my very favorite lenses and I'll always keep one copy for myself. Here the set with my samples http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/sets/72157624940446285/ ( first 6 seen were taken with this lens for sale )

cheers,
Andreas

[kuuan]

possibly only members, after logging in, can see the photos at the iperity site I had linked to at full resolution ? if so, sorry for that.
This evening I took a few more photos with this lens and uploaded some to my flickr where they sure can be seen in original size. now the first 10 seen in the set of photos taken with a Takumar f2/58 are taken with this lens for sale: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/sets/72157624940446285/

three from today:

[nurkov]

great colors

[kuuan]

[kuuan]

price down to 225 Euro / 295 USD including shipping by EMS from Japan!!
( this offer is valid until Monday May 13th only! )

[feixianhu]

rare one
nice bokeh

[Hari]

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