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PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kryss wrote:
Michael...illiterate youth or short attention span.

The Mother of idiots is constantly pregnant.


ROFL!!! Very Happy

[Aanything]

Excellent find! That lens has been on my most-wanted list, but haven't come across one at a bargain. Patience.... Wink

[cooltouch]

An interesting Series-1, thanks for the details.
I also got a Series-1 lens last week. It's the 70-210mm f/3.5 ver. 2. It was $15 shipped, due to some fungus.
That cleaned up easily, once I figured out how the front end was attached.

I'll probably move it along since I already have the better ver. 3. These still fetch a lot of coin!

Aside:
A bit of news on that mystery lens I got for $0.99 a few posts back. (Aston DX Auto MC 28mm f/2.8. )
Recapping, it's the same lens sold as a Soligor C/D Auto Wide 28mm f/2.8, and looks to be made by Sun Optical.

Initial test photos weren't good, being de-centered. Left side severely out of focus even stopped down. f/2.8 was center blurred.
No great loss at under a buck.
So, no hesitation to disassembling it either. Perhaps a simple misaligned element was the cause.

The front elements unscrewed easily as a module. The outer and inner elements were held by caps. I relieved pressure on both, and noticed the front element didn't seat centered, but had lateral play. So I 'focused' on it. I roughly centered it, then slowly screwed the cap on, allowing the cap to evenly engage the glass.
It must have worked, because the results were night and day. The left side soft focus is gone, and f/2.8 is sharp in the center. Stopped down and it's very sharp. Not bad for a bargain lens. Woohoo!

Glad when it's so simple and works out so well. I've had my share of lost causes that died on the operating table!

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congrats on successfully repairing that cheapo lens. Such a thing is always gratifying. Makes me wonder if I might have similar luck with my Sigma mirror. But I kinda don't want to mess with it.

Your version 2 of the Series 1 70-210 is the one I've always preferred. I'd rather have the constant f/3.5 aperture than the 2.8-4.0 variable aperture. I've missed a few deals on it, still looking.

Aanything, yes I've done ok I think, but the closest I've come to your deal was a Zeiss Ikonta 6x6 with the late Synchro Compur shutter. I found it at a 2nd hand store for $2.75. Woot! It is an excellent folder.


PostPosted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
2 pieces i had to repair for me today:

AF-S Nikkor 18-135 DX f/ 3.5-5.6 2€, lens in perfect shape, one part of the Helicoid mechanism system unscrewed itself inside ("rail lever" was not secured with wax - unusual problem). Took me 1 hour to fixed it, now work perfectly.

Nikkor AIS 50mm f/ 1.8 this time 2€, perfect cosmetic, with some fungus on the front glass, cleaned it entirely in 10min

The owner almost sent both of them in a trash can...


PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
12€



PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
!Karen wrote:
12€


Shocked
why you even pay that 12€ ? at least the seller could tell he give them to you for free Very Happy


PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
An auction for a Tamron SP 24-48mm zoom just closed and I was the successful bidder. The seller is in Hailsham, East Sussex, England. I paid 55.02 GBP for it, $86.62US.

Click here to see on Ebay

Now, if you've followed the prices of this lens on eBay, then you'll know that I paid about half the going rate for it. Once again it proves that buying BIN listings is not the way to go. Be patient, wait for an auction, and bid the maximum amount you're willing to pay for that item. If you're successful, you've probably got it for a bargain price. If you aren't, then somebody wanted it more than you did. Better luck next time.


PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
!Karen wrote:
12€
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Wow! Nice....just read your post in the other thread about getting the Vivitar(Komine) 35mm.
What a great deal.


PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, 12 Euros for that outfit was a killer deal. It would have been a very good deal without that 85mm f/1.7, but with it, the deal is simply amazing!


PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 7:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
A deal lijke that of iKaren, I cannot even dream about that Shocked
Congrats1

I was rather pleased with a deal at the end of the Saturday flee market in Delft. Found nothing attractive there, till I came at the last stand on may way, just time to get a cup of coffee and go home.
The seller had expected someone who had said last week to be interested in old camera stuff but didn't show up. So the stuff came on the table, just when I passed. Beautiful looking Konica camera and lenses.
I was recently pleased by a Hexanon 40mm 1.8; it did very well on my Nex. So I did have the adapter at home.
The camera was a FT-1, with Hexanon 50mm 1.7, 28mm 3.5, Hexanon 135mm 3.5 and a Sigma K-II 70-210mm zoom 4.5. The three extra lenses with caps in new looking cases. All looking perfect for €35.
I couldn't let it go, I would have paid that money for the 28mm alone.
Ofcourse it was a bit less then it looked.
The beautiful camera has a dead lightmeter, but transport and shutter work fine. The aperture of the 50mm doesn't work properly, but I can test it WO on the Nex. The other lenses are working and looking as just new from the shop.
So I am happy with the purchase.


PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tanaka Tele-Tanar LTM coupled 135mm f/3.5 with finder and original box + Leitz M adapter for 9 quid! Very Happy

eBay!


PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Raxar wrote:
!Karen wrote:
12€


Shocked
why you even pay that 12€ ? at least the seller could tell he give them to you for free Very Happy


It was in a second hand shop, I saw them standing, nicely displayed, in a locked glass cabinet. I guessed they figured out the value alright so I was a bit shocked to find oit what it was priced at haha.

My very first 85mm by the way!!! I have searched so long for a lens in this focal length.


PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nesster wrote:
Tamron 52bb and Nikkor 43-86 from Goodwill for... $30
Bessa 66 and Gossen Luna Lux SBC for... $25
Retina IIa for... $20
Pair of new in box B+W proline uv filters... $15
Yashinon DX 35/2.8 silver for... $10
Yashica TL Electro X with DS-M 50/1.7 for... $9
Authentic Rollei bay 1 hood for ... $10

But over at pentax forums, some guy lucked into this, and was asking should he go for it!!

Leica original 1934 model III, "It comes with two rangefinder eyepieces, both in excellent shape, and a Canon 50mm f/1.8, Canon S 80mm f/2, Canon S 35mm f/3.2, and Canon S 135mm f/4; all in what I would rate as Excellent++ condition. There is also a nice lightmeter, but I forget what brand it is. They are asking $200 dollars firm for the whole set."

That's what I call economic stimulus!


Did you let him know it's a terrible deal but to give you contact information? Smile


PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I rarely come across a bargain these days but I found a Fujinon 135/2.5 EBC today in a charity shop, £30 seemed like a bargain considering the lens is in excellent condition and has the original hood. Smile


PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:
I rarely come across a bargain these days but I found a Fujinon 135/2.5 EBC today in a charity shop, £30 seemed like a bargain considering the lens is in excellent condition and has the original hood. Smile

Congrats! Last time I saw one asked for less than $100 in eBay, it was sold after few minutes.

I get a Prakticar 1,8/80 in PB mount with case for 150 EUR two months ago. Pretty good price consider they go for much more normally.


PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
!Karen wrote:
12€



Shocked Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad


PostPosted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
26€

Very Happy

Both the 28/2,5 and the 135/2,8 took a dive sometime and got damaged at the filterring, but as I never use filters anyway IDC.



PostPosted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Minolta MD 4/200mm CHF 12.--
Konica Hexar 4/200mm CHF 4.--
Konica Hexanon 3.2/135mm CHF 5.--
Tokina AT-X 2.8/35-70mm CHF 25.--
Minolta Dynax 9 CHF 99.--

and many more Wink


PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
stevemark wrote:
Minolta MD 4/200mm CHF 12.--
Konica Hexar 4/200mm CHF 4.--
Konica Hexanon 3.2/135mm CHF 5.--
Tokina AT-X 2.8/35-70mm CHF 25.--
Minolta Dynax 9 CHF 99.--

and many more Wink


Very nice finds!!
Especially the Hexanon f3.2/135. I was bidding for one that started cheaply on evilBay but the auction ended with a bidding frenzy.
Sunday is the worst day on ebay for buyers in the USA.


PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
hello everybody


flea market yesterday : pentacon 135/f2.8 MC 6 blades (so not bokeh monster ) for 1.6€ (she ask me 2€ ) Very Happy


PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
AMDBill wrote:
hello everybody
flea market yesterday : pentacon 135/f2.8 MC 6 blades (so not bokeh monster ) for 1.6€ (she ask me 2€ ) Very Happy


So you haggled her down from 2€ to 1.60€? You're a prudent spender, aren't you? Wink


PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maybe not the best ever, but I just got an Aus Jena Prakticar F 2.4/35 for 70something euros, which is quite good considering going prices for the flektogon.


PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
SK Cine-Xenon 2/50mm, Cmount, mint in box 19€

Razz


PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I got this today in an auction room for 52,5€, commission fees included:

Pentax spotmatic
Auto-takumar 55mm f1,8
Super takumar 105mm f2,8
Meyer optic gorlitz telemegor 180mm f5,5 black M42
Carl zeiss jena tassar 40mm f4,5 M42
Minox B
A bolex camera with accessories in cute little boxes

All in beautiful condition exept for the telemegor that looks worn on the outside, but optics are perfect.

Sorry for the quick cell phone snaps!







PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 3:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not the biggest but...

Minolta X-700 and Motor Drive 1
Auto Electroflash Macro 80PX Set
Wireless Controller IR-1 Set
Minolta Bellows IV
MD W. Rokkor-X 2.8/28 w/hood 1978 MD II
MD Macro 3.5/50 w/dedicated 1:2 - 1:1 extender 1981 MD III

€164

Photo from the seller


PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ever since my Canon EF was destroyed by a collapse of my camera gear shelving several months ago, I've been looking for a reasonably priced replacement. I have bought three EFs on eBay since then, every one promised to be fully working by the sellers, and every one being DOA, which necessitated my having to return every one.

This time, I thought I'd try my luck. I won an auction at the goodwill auction site on a very clean EF. No brassing on the corners, just a few scratches on the pentaprism, otherwise the camera is minty. So touch wood, cross fingers, what have you. I'm hopeful this EF is still functioning. Oh, the winning bid was $56.66. Not an exceptional price because I see them on eBay for this price from time to time, but they're almost always quite worn or broken. So if this one is still working, it'll be money well spent.

I also picked up a Nikon TC201 2x teleconverter there for $10, which I think is actually a great deal. It came with a cheap flash and a Cokin filter holder and I suspect the other bidders there just didn't notice it because it wasn't included in the description.
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