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AlcatrazT2
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 Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:33 am Post subject: Y or N - SMC Takumar 50 1.4 w/ rear element scratches |
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AlcatrazT2 wrote:
Hi folks,
I recently purchased an SMC Takumar 200mm 4.0 for $40 and fell in love with it.
Someone local is selling an SMC Takumar 50mm 1.4 for $50. It has scratches on the rear element (I wouldn't be as concerned if it was on the front element). Judging by the pictures, I was wondering if image quality would be affected greatly and if asking price is worth it. Look forward to hearing back from some of you.
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womble
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:01 am Post subject: |
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womble wrote:
The SMC Tak 50/1.4 is not a rare or especially expensive lens. I would pass, personally. K.
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Rolf
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:44 am Post subject: |
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Rolf wrote:
| womble wrote: |
| The SMC Tak 50/1.4 is not a rare or especially expensive lens. I would pass, personally. K. |
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IAZA
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:54 am Post subject: |
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IAZA wrote:
I bought my SMC Pentax 50/1,4 aroun $60 in no scratch condition. even Takumar version with scratch I wont pay more than $30
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:41 am Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
| womble wrote: |
| The SMC Tak 50/1.4 is not a rare or especially expensive lens. I would pass, personally. K. |
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SonicScot
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:47 am Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
As the others already said, it's overpriced for a damaged example. Get it for half that price or move on. 
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ducdao
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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ducdao wrote:
Scratches are acceptable on the front element, especially at the periphery as it has virtually no impact to IQ. However, scatches on the back element is a deal breaker.
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AlcatrazT2
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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AlcatrazT2 wrote:
Thanks everyone for the advice. I went ahead and passed! |
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