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spiralcity
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 Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:15 am Post subject: Pentax - Sears connection? |
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spiralcity wrote:
Does anyone know if Pentax made glass for Sears at any time?
I found a Sears 300mm 5.5 that looks just like a Tak ! 
Is this possible? Am I jumping the gun on this?
I have no clue! But it sure does look like a Tak. I couldnt steal the pics from the auction, they are protected by Auctiva.
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:22 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Only in the 1950's.
Sears sold the Asahiflex cameras as its "Tower" brand, and later also the first Pentax models.
I think the lenses were marked "Asahi" though.
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spiralcity
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:31 am Post subject: |
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spiralcity wrote:
Well, on closer inspection the lens really dosent resemble a Tak except for the grip. Perhaps it's a Tokina? Sure looks like it could be.
Sears 300mm 5.5.
Click here to see on Ebay
The Tak 300mm f/4
Tak 300mm 6.3
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luisalegria wrote:
Yes, Tokina. I have exactly this lens in the Sears brand.
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Laurence wrote:
Interesting post. I happen to have the Tak 300/6.3, and it actually shows very good results.
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casualcollector wrote:
The Tokinas of the time seem to have aped the Takumars, especially the later, Soligor labeled versions. I think, for good reasons. The Taks were good looking, well made and very good performers. Nikkors were good performers too but were kinda gnarly looking, IMO.
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Farside wrote:
After the prohibition notice, the pic is easily snatched in FF.
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Seele wrote:
In case some members are not aware of it: Tokina was founded by three ex-Nikon designers. |
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