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WTB Sonnar 2/58 Takumar
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:55 pm    Post subject: WTB Sonnar 2/58 Takumar Reply with quote

Yeah it's rare. If you have one or a lead please let me know.
I do really want to find that lens for at least a first hand trial.

Cheers
Andy

(sure post some samples here Peter we would love that Wink )


PostPosted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Again some samples? You know what, I will take a few new ones for you. Give me a few days and in the meantime I'll keep an eye out.


PostPosted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks to Peter for the heads up.
I now will have my Sonnar Tak Very Happy
Should have some sample up in a couple weeks.

Click here to see on Ebay


PostPosted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad that I could help you. Have fun! Wink


PostPosted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats Andy!


PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Klaus. I hope it does what I'm looking for. Also hope to find that rear group is nice and clear without any haze. Rolling Eyes


PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

F16SUNSHINE wrote:
Thanks Klaus. I hope it does what I'm looking for. Also hope to find that rear group is nice and clear without any haze. Rolling Eyes


Did you have any problems with rear groups in the past? The 58mm Tak does not have a cemented rear group so it should be cleaned easily. But let's just assume the Tak is in a great shape (as most are; it's rare to find fungused Taks(.


PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ye,s I have had trouble with hazed rear groups in sonnars. All were 50mm RF lenses. 2ea 50mm nikkors and 1ea 50mm Canon LTM lenses.
I understand it is fairly common as lubricants can break down the cement.
If the Takis not cemented it should be a non issue even if fogged.
This type of haze is easily cleaned from open elements.

The seller is being lazy. Says they only post on fridays Rolling Eyes
Not easy to accept when you purchase on a monday morning. What can I do at this point. Would have been nice to take with me this weekend.


PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congratulations, Andy! I like the photos I've seen from the various 50mm f1.5 Sonnar lenses for RF cameras. I've wondered how the Takumar would compare, so I look forward to your assessment of the lens. I hope it arrives soon.

--Geoff


PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Peter, I like your new avatar.

Thomas


PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

madamasu wrote:
Peter, I like your new avatar.

Thomas


Thomas, you are going offtopic Laughing

Of course, your nose-ape is nuts too Wink


PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like both of your avatars although I will have trouble telling them apart without the animation of Peter's Laughing

Received a notice from the seller he shipped today. Purchase monday ship friday............. Not very good service IMO.

Nice to see you here Geoff. I will get samples up soon. It may take a bit. I'm set to leave town on tuesday for 3 weeks for a work related issue. Maybe a big move in my near future.


PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

F16SUNSHINE wrote:
I like both of your avatars although I will have trouble telling them apart without the animation of Peter's Laughing

Received a notice from the seller he shipped today. Purchase monday ship friday............. Not very good service IMO.

Nice to see you here Geoff. I will get samples up soon. It may take a bit. I'm set to leave town on tuesday for 3 weeks for a work related issue. Maybe a big move in my near future.


As a collector of nice old photography stuff I have learned to be patient. What's 3 weeks in a lifetime? Nothing!

I wish you a lot of success with whatever you may encounter on your trip!


PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lens and camera arrived today.
The glass is perfect Very Happy body above average but not mint either.
Focus is a bit stiff. I'll go take some snaps with Vika later and post soon.


The camera body is sweet. Looks very well cared for and the speeds are on.
Anyone wants it make an offer I don't need it.


PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm glad to here it's in good condition. Have fun shooting the test photos!

--Geoff


PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

F16SUNSHINE wrote:
The camera body is sweet. Looks very well cared for and the speeds are on.
Anyone wants it make an offer I don't need it.


I have a friend in the UK looking for one of those lenses, he'll be jealous! I guess shipping to the UK for the body would be too expensive? Sad

Best wishes, Kris.


PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

F16SUNSHINE wrote:
Lens and camera arrived today.
The glass is perfect Very Happy body above average but not mint either.
Focus is a bit stiff. I'll go take some snaps with Vika later and post soon.


Congrats, many will envy you over that lens... It's good that we both now have one Smile