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Equipment Type: Lens
Equipment Brand: Canon
Equipment Model: Lens Sales (Letting go of many Canon lens and good 3rd partylens)
Price (S$): stated below
Description:
Lens Sales Letting go of many canon/sigma/zeiss/pentax/leica/tamron lens w/ adaptor for canon (optional)
Letting go of some good canon lens here as well. Those who know me will remember that i periodically go to canon to service/calibrate lens, to make sure they are giving the best resolution, sharpness, optical quality that is possible for that particular model. The lens here are all working perfectly. Selling to reorganise my range of gears, some because i had changed to another model with similar focal length etc.
1. EFS 18-55 F3.5-5.6 version2 Kit lens (non IS)
Kit lens from 400D. Kept in dry cab since bought. totally never used before. Not a bad lens for its price. Not sharp wide open of course, but stopped down to F5.6 at 18mm for eg, its does gives very sharp images. Selling at $70. Add only $5 more for filter.
Image taken with this lens: None, totally never used before.
2. EFS 17-85 F4-5.6 IS USM
One of the best cropped factor walk around lens for canon. on a cropped body its equivalent is 27-136mm, covering fully from wide to tele, together with the IS good for taking images with low shutter speeds. This lens is the younger brother of the 17-55F2.8, though not a f2.8 constant lens, this lens offers a larger range and goes for only have the price. I have a good few shots taken at shutter speed of only 1/4s, occassionally even 1/2s without handshake blur, the 3 stops IS is rather effective. Lens delivers good sharp images throughout the focal lengths. I got this lens for a good few holiday trips over the past 3 months. Selling off now that the trips are over. It was also sent to canon for calibration right before the trips.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Letting go at $600.
3. EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Very nice portrait lens. In terms of built and image quality both better than a 50F1.4 USM for sure. Lens about 1.5 yrs old. Selling cos most of the time using the 85F1.2L. Of cos, the F1.8 isnt tt magical as the F1.2, but for the price, its definitely good value as well. This is a sharp, calibrated copy. It delivers very good resolution and contrast wide open at F1.8.
Images taken with it:
Lens in good condition, letting go at only $480. Looking to trade for a good 100mm F2.0 or 28mm F1.8.
Below are F mount manual lens usable on Canon DSLR with adaptors
Below listed at all MANUAL FOCUS lens
Reason for sale is simple, to make space for new lens, there is only so many lens one can own. Reposting to keep an update on what lens is still available.
Note regarding manual focusing on nikon DSLR:
Metering issues:
For higher end bodies like D3, D2X, D700, D300, D200, there is a coupling function which you can set the focal length and largest aperture. The Camera body is then able to detect the change in aperture and records into the exif data for future referencing. With this, users can shooting in aperture piority mode, which shutter speed are determined by the camera, but can still be adjusted with exposure compensation.
Focusing issues:
ALL nikon bodies, from highest end D3 to entry level D40, has Focus confirmation. Which is actually the little yellow dot at the bottom of the left of the viewfinder. By selecting the focus point on the viewfinder and placing it over the subject to shoot, then manual focusing till it appears, one can ensure sharp, in focus images. On newer bodies, D90, D300, D700, D3, Liveview function allows user to zoom in 5X or 10X at any point of the frame, and manual focus till the subject seen in clear focus before hitting the shutter release. One can ensure sharp, in focus images in this way.
2. AIS Nikkor 24mm F2 Wide angle
Highly sought after and regarded wide angle fast lens. High quality lens with Nikon's CRC for good close up performance similar to 35F1.4, 28F2.8 AIS, 60F2.8 macro etc..
Quoted from MIR:
"Wideangle lens at 24mm focal length was almost treated like a standard lens to photojournalists and newsmen. This fast speed Nikkor wideangle lens has built a fine reputation over the years for its superlative image quality it offers. It was a clear Nikon winner at this catogory at the professional users market which had inspired Canon to introduced a competing high speed Canon FD 24mm f1.4L to counter Nikon's offer for professionals at this specific focal length. Like any new kid on the block, I have owned both of the 24mm lenses (started from the f/2.8, migrated to the f/2.0 but eventually disposed both of them while acquired a Nikkor 28mm f2.0s at later stage instead. However, that was not the end - at my soul searching years that followed, eventually, I settled with a Nikkor 28mm f/2.8s and has invested again into a high speed AF-D Nikkor 28mm f/1.4 lens barely a few years ago! And if you can trust my recommendation, between two comparing Nikkor 24mm wideangles, I would rather preferred the faster 24mm f2.0 lens primarily because the fast lens speed is always a plus point for those who likes flashless photography. Next, the image quality presents by this lens can easily make one's eyebrows raise - even I don't own any of the two lenses anymore, but I really missed that 24mm f/2.0 dearly."
Images shot with it:
Glass has scratches on both front and rear glass, but no fungus for sure. focusing still smooth, aperture blades functioning well. Only thing is slight contrast loss at most. Letting go this rare lens very cheaply at only $250.
3. AI Nikkor 24mm F2.8 Wide angle
Selling this very nice 24mm wide angle lens. according to some online resources, every 24mm f2.8 including this one actually has CRC. This is the magic formula behind the high performing AIS 28f2.8, AIS 35F1.4, AFD 60F2.8 macro and a few others. As shown below, this is a small lens that takes very nice scenery. the perspective is about just nice, not to be too distorted. Lens is sharp wide open, very good performance even close up. in the days of the manual lens, 24mm usually escalates in price and cost alot more. 28 to 24mm sees a significant jump in price, 18mm onwards its a 4 figure price.
Images taken with it:
Letting go this good lens at only $350.
4. AI Nikkor 28mm F2.0 ultra fast wide angle
Another highly sought after lens, this is one of the fastest wide angle during the manual focus generation. Being a wide 28mm lens, it only takes 1/30s for a non shake shot, with the F2.0 large aperture, it is truely a low light lens, and can be used in low lighting conditions such as wedding dinner in hotels. It stands along side with 35f1.4, 50f1.2, 85f1.4, 105f1.8 and 135f2 as the aperture side limit for their range, during the manual nikon lens days. Well worth the money as its pretty much a collector's item too. I rarely see it sold locally and i got my from US. Sharp and usable wide open.
Recent shots with it:
Note the closeup wide angle perspective with the thin depth.
Sharp, contrastly, wide angle shot with thin depth of field? this has to be the lens.
Selling for $450. Good condition. Solid lens with nikon's CRC (few nikon lens has this). Well worth the money.
5. AIS 28mm F2.8
Not to be confused with the E series 28f2.8 and AI 28f2.8, this lens is given fantastic reviews and sought after by many. I have sold the 28f2.8 E at $150 and AI 28F2.8 at $200+, but this is totally different. Had been asked many time, now finally have a copy to let go. More than just wide open sharpness and contrast, flare control is fantastic and images have a more 3D touch to it.
Well, it has been rated full marks and decribe as one of nikon's best by a good few review sites, just google.
If you need a reason why i am selling, i am moving on to the leica R mount one. Perhaps not as good or just comparable, but way more expensive for sure.
An image taken recently:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/xavierchua/2460724749/
Letting go at $450. Overall good condition.
7. AI Nikon Nikkor-S (C) Auto 1:1.4 f= 50mm standard lens
These shots are taken from online. The set for sale here is in better condition.
Lens in good condition.
Its only of my fav lens... Mounted on the 5D this lens produces some very sharp images with fantastic depth... especially for low light shots, the feel is fantastic. Selling at only $200 (selling very cheap due to some slight marks on front element, wont affect image taken for sure)
The Nippon Kogku 50mm, this lens is rather old but still in very good condition. Optics are still in great shape and shots produced are sharp at wide open, very usable at F1.4.. Its really great for low light shots such as this. As can see from the above, very contrasty and gives a great feel to shots.
8. AI 50mm F2.0
50mm standard lens. the f2.0 is one of the most representative of each brand of lens maker, from ziess to leica to canon/nikon/olympus/minolta/pentax.. because 50mm is usually the more affordable large aperture prime lens and largest in volume sold, it tells alot about the standard of a lens maker and cannot be neglected for sure.
This piece by nikon proves to be worthy. Built is good, solid metal structure compared to the lighter E series one. As compared to the larger aperture F1.4, f1.2 50mm lens, the advantage of this is a lighter lens which is already very sharp wide open. no need to stop down at all. Good for anything from portrait to low light shots which brings out the "mood"
Random images taken with this lens.
Letting go at only $130.
10. AIS 55mm F2.8 Macro
Very highly rated and regarded nikon manual macro lens. Do a search and you will find many good reviews on it. Image quality is damn good and like more nikon macro lens, its pin sharp wide open. Ideal for shooting nature, products and portraits.
One of my fav macro lens, here are some of the many shots taken with this lens at SBG
Exterior has some user marks, but functionality and glass still fantastic. Had been serviced before, and grease in focus ring change, thus focusing now is very smooth and nice. Selling $300.
11. Nikkor AI 55mm F1.2 Auto-S Ultra large aperture standard lens
Extremely large aperture at F1.2 largest by nikon so far. This lens may not be extremely sharp wide open, but it gives an extremely shallow depth of field with a light glow to it. That is definitely a characteristic of this lens. Fully usable on other brand bodies like canon 5D which i do, as it does have rear parts protruding out like the 50f1.2 also note the very large glass and weight of this lens. Glass in very good condition. Can be modified to AI mount for a slight top up only.
Shots taken with the lens:
Very nice low light lens.
Letting go at $550.
Have another piece selling on behave of friend, selling cheap at only $300 as there are marks on the front of lens.
No worries as doesnt affect image taken. in fact, look thru from the rear of lens you cant see any marks on the front at all.
Image recently taken with this piece:
12. Ai 85mm f/1.8 Nikkor-H Auto telephoto lens
The 85mm is lovely for portrait and regarded as must have till cropped factor DSLRs come in of course.. the 85 remains a very good lens, in terms of bokeh and depth of field, 85f1.8 is comparable to 50f1.4.. an 85f1.8 on a FF body is about that of a 50f1.2 on a cropped body. I quite like this copy here as it gives good sharp images with good contrast wide open at F1.8
Quoted from MIR website:
"The "moderate" 85mm focal length and the convenience of direct single lens reflex viewing with SLRs provides proper image magnification and natural perspective, making this lens among few favorite optic for those who often covers half length portraiture, theatrical photography and as well as in photojournalism. Many Nikon faithful have rated this lens highly for its high resolution and outstanding contrast produce across its entire aperture settings and focusing range"
Images shot with it:
Exterior some wear, glass perfect. Letting go at only $320.
14. AIS Nikkor 135mm f/2.0s telephoto lens
Similar to the 105F2, this is also another crazy lens in its own right. mounted on a cropped body, you get 216mm F2.0, its really amazing for low light concert shots etc. Though a tad longer than the usual portrait lens, when mounted on a FF body, its still pretty good for portraits. The bokeh for this lens is crazy as well. If my sample shots below cant convince, you are welcome to come try out the lens. Sharpness at wide open is also very good. Also note its beautiful 9 blades aperture, to produce the very nice circular spots of light in the bokeh at night, few nikons used it. sigma and canon only use 8blades. max.
Images done with it:
Lens in good condition. No fungus etc.. Only that rear element has wear marks on coating, but doesnt affect image taken at all for sure.
Letting go at only $550.
15. AI 135mm f/2.8 Nikkor-Q Auto
Very nice and large piece of glass. Size wise bigger than the later versions. Glass as well, probably due to cost cutting. This lens is fully metal built, with built in hood. Ergernomics is good. Feels just right on a semi pro DSLR, aperture ring has a generous allowance to manually focus to precision.
Image quality is good. Always delivers. Sharp and contrasty, free from distortion, it can shoot anything for snapshots of everyday life, to portraits for the thin depth.
Sample shots:
Distortion free
Large aperture allows for shooting with fast shutter.
Thin Depth of Field produces fantastic shots
Note that this is already in AI mount. Letting go at only $250, definitely worth the price.
16. AI 135mm F2.8 with build in hood
Slightly newer version and smaller compared to the one above. The lens delivers equally wow images at wide open. The built in hood is very useful as some stray light may get into glass of lens even when not shooting directly at the sun. Despite being a telephoto lens, its only about the length of the 18-70 with a 52mm diameter. Can be easily kept in your pocket. On a cropped digital body, it gives a 216mm F2.8, definitely value for money as both a sports tele lens, and a portrait lens.
Shots taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Letting go at $260.
17. AI Nikkor 180mm F2.8
Image here taken online. However, the one i am selling her is much newer and cleaner, much better condition.
This is one really huge lens, using 72mm filter. Dont expect it to be light as well, due to the large glass. However image quality is fabulous. Both contrast and sharpness.
Shot taken by it:
Lens in used condition. Selling this at only $400.
18. AIS Nikkor 180mm F2.8 ED
This is the legendary AIS ED version of nikon's 180mm F2.8. Frankly i really think canon should make a 180F2.8L with the optics of this lens to complete its collection. The sharpness and contrast wide open is way better than the AF newer version for sure. In fact, the lens is often held in comparison with the Leica 180mm F2.8 APO version, which cost several times, and cant be mounted on a nikon DSLR. One shot with the lens at wide open, you know its worth all the hype about it. Google to check reviews on it.
Shot taken by it:
Exterior condition of lens is decent (not mint but rather good for its age) however front has got slight marks in front. doesnt affect image at all. The contrast of the lens remains very high, due to the ED element used. Letting go at a reasonable price of only $450.
19. AI 200mm f/4 Nikkor-Q
Good condition lens. Good optics design. This 200F4 lens is definitely value for its price.
Some might think that F4 isnt very fast, but good manual lens is not just about huge aperture. Like many of the legendary Zeiss lens can tell. This lens is a good example. At F4 it is already very sharp and nice. Another nice surprise i got was the 9 bladed aperture.. it renders a sweet out of focus area..
One more good use of this lens is for macro. We all know how much a 200F4 macro cost... Using a extension tube, the min fousing dist in drastically reduced, allowing very nice macro images. Other techniques such as reverse mount a 50mm or closeup filters, i have not tried but with them, you will definitely get more than 1:1 mag...
Taken in china, where i bought this lens, these was one of the first few shots with the lens back then. Only a few shots and i knew i got a value for money lens. Sharpness is excellent wide open, with nice depth of field and the telelens effect isolating your subject.
Using extension tubes, this lens easily becomes a dirt cheap 200f4 macro.
Good condition. Selling only $300.
20. Nikkor 300 mm f/4.5
Sharp tele prime in good condition at a small fraction of the cost of an AF one. The AF 300f4 easily cost 800 for a used and 1.5K for the AFS one.
Image taken with it:
Sharp wide open and easy to focus. This lens is good for both birding and some tele sports.
Selling this very good condition sharp lens at only $350.
I like this lens for its built in hood and tripod mount, which nicely balances the weight and allows fast rotation from landscape to portrait and back. Its really an excellent lens, working rather decently with TCs, and extension tubes for close up as well. Lets just let the sample shot do the talking.
Selling as i already bought the 300f2.8.
Selling a few Tamron adaptall lens here.
For those who dont know, you can google to find out more. These lens require adaptors to be mounted onto the bodies, thus you can mount the same lens to a few different bodies. There are many adaptors allowing to convert mount to m42, cY. leica R, Nikon AIS, OM, KM, FD and alot more...
NOTE THAT LENS BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE ADAPTORS.
3. Adaptor for sale - adaptall to Nikon AIS mount (slightly used condition) $40
4. Tamron 28mm F2.5 - reserved for viewing
One of the best in the tamron adaptall series, this lens is pin sharp wide open at F2.5 mounted on a full frame body such as D3 or 5D, this lens is good as a general wide angle, taking anything from group shots to portraits to events, scenery etc. Image quality definitely beats nikon or canon's 28F2.8 Af lens hands down. The generous allowance to turn the focus ring makes manual focus a breeze, esp with a large viewfinder.
Shot taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Glass is totally clean. Letting go at only $200.
5. Tamron 28mm F2.8
The former version of the 28f2.5 above, this lens uses similar design and perform equally well. Great for anyone looking for a small and light walk about fast prime. This lens is much smaller and thinner than nikon and canon's AF versions for sure, easily fitting into anyone's pocket.
Shot taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Glass is totally clean. Letting go at only $180.
7. Tamron 80-200 F3.8 - 4 CF Macro
Another compact telephoto zoom great for travelling. Pull push design as well. Similar to the 70-210 above, it is designated a macro lens and focuses rather closely. There are even markings on the lens to show the magnifaction. Lens hood is also built in, omitting the need to carry an extra one around.
Shot taken with this lens:
Some signs of usage on lens, otherwise working perfectly. Selling cheaply at only $120.
Was doing some test with this lens on the D200 today, turns out it is actually very sharp even at wide open F4..
Zoomed in full crop below:
High resolving power!
9. Tamron 500mm F8 Mirror catadioptic lens
Lens in good condition, comes with original hood even.
People love and hate CAT lens. Some love it for the fact that the design of the lens doesnt allow for CA, its basically like a lens with perfect ED elements places inside, the super lightweight/size for the focal length and some hate it for the donut bokeh, slower aperture.
I would leave it to keen buyers to read up on mirror lens, but in most discussion on mirror lens, nikon's surfaces as the top in terms of image quality. I dump money to get this lens immediately after a fellow photog let me take some shots with it.
Read about comparison with the canon 500f4.5L here:
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/mirror.html
Image taken with it:
Lens in good condition. Selling $400.
Letting go of some Pentax manual focus, screwmount(m42) lens. Some are super takumar, some are SMC takumar. Those who have used them would know there are gems amongst this range. In particular, the most famous is 135F3.5, small little lens but pin sharp wide open. Fantastic resolution. Even the 1Ds mark2 16MP sensor cant out resolve it.
Who should use them? All film bodies that take m42 lens would be able to use this. With the right adaptor, all canon, nikon, olympus, sony bodies are able to use this lens, manual focus of course. (keen on adaptors can PM me to find out more. Note that normal adaptors sold outside for m42 to nikon are basically useless ad they dont allow you to focus to infinity, i have the proper kind of adaptors)
These M42 lens can be used directly on old film bodies or via adaptor on all modern nikon, canon, olypmus, sony KM, pentax DSLR.
For those buying the lens before, i can sell you brand new adaptors cheaply as well.
M42 to EOS - $25
M42 to Nikon with good japan glass(has coating) for focus to infinity - $40
M42 to KM/Sony bodies - $30
1. Super Takumar 35mm F3.5
Small, budget prime lens with good image quality. Shots are are sharp. Many good reviews on both this and the 28F3.5 above. Just google to read up.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Letting go at only $120.
3. Super Takumar 55mm F1.8 SMC (super multi coating)
Small and budget lens, yet with good performance. Compare to the canon 50f1.8 mark2, it definitely gives a better bokeh as that uses a 5 blade aperture only. in terms of image and built, this is sure more value for money provided AF is not crucial.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in very good condition. Selling cheaply at only $160.
4. Super Takumar 105mm F2.8
Hood and case not included for this lens. Lens in totally MINT condition, better than the one shown above.
For sale is a rare super takumar 105f2.8 in MINT condition. Like the others it uses a 49mm filter, thus is really small and light. But still a beautiful performer. Fantastic for portraits.
Discussions about this little gem:
http://photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00Bq7t
" It is a very good lens for portraiture. I broke mine (Super-Tak) beyond repair but have very fond memories of it. "
" This is an excellent lens that I have used off and on for portraits for about 30 years - starting when I took a portrait class in the Army! Also it is light and handy."
" I use a 105/2.8 Super Takumar occasionally and it is an excellent portrait lens, comparable with the Canon 100/2.8 that I have but smaller and lighter. There was also an M42 SMC multicoated version too which might cope with flare better for a backlit portrait but the Super Takumar is fine with a lens hood on it. "
" The Takumars are the best screw-mount lenses ever made. The rest are no comparison but Chinon, Fujinon, Rikenon and Yashinon are not bad "
Galleries online:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/sets/72157604973101206/
http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/japenese/takumar/super_takumar_105mm_f2_8/
Images taken with this lens:
can see the thin depth of field and sharpness where in focus with this lens.
Mint condition lens for sale at only $250.
5. Super Takumar 135mm F3.5 SMC (SUPER Multi COATed)
One of the best known pentax lens. all who used pentax system before will know. This is one super sharp lens. Dont take my word for it, google online to find out more and come try it yourself as well.
"To combat the undesirable consequences of partial reflection, scientists developed chemical coatings to be applied to glass surfaces. These coatings increase r, and in the case of Pentax's famous Super Multi-Coating (SMC), r = 0.998! Performing the above calculation for a lens with 10 groups, we get L = 0.96, or only 4% light loss.
SMC was patented and first applied in 1971, when Pentax was still making screw mount equipment. To highlight the fact that the lens elements were super multi-coated, Pentax renamed their lens lines from Takumar and Super-Takumar to Super-Multi-Coated Takumar and later on to SMC Takumar."
"In reference 06671, Pentax claims that SMC is "a remarkable seven-layer lens coating process that cuts the reflection ratio down to just 0.2% per lens surface. The result is a dramatic improvement in both color fidelity and brightness and the elimination of flare and ghost images."
In the meantime, all optics manufacturers have developed some form of surface coating, and each claims "superior performance." In practice, most tests point that Pentax's SMC is still the best of all mainstream solutions."
Quote from material online to show how fantastic this is, together with the superior lens design giving the extremely sharp wide open performance.
Image taken with this lens:
Letting go cheaply at only $280. non SMC version available for $230.
6. Super Takumar 150mm F4
Looks almost identical to the 135f3.5 in terms of built and optics design, this lens is equally sharp as the former. Most of the time with me, its used on a 5D body. The lens is so sharp you can zoom in fully on the 5D images and its still pin sharp. No kidding..
Image taken with this lens:
Letting go at $250. Mint condition.
Leica lens. Definitely the best money can buy in the market. Rarely will you find these good lens for sale here in CS, not to mention a full range available here. The Leica Rs here are the best manual lens i have tried, they combine the best of sharpness wide open, excellent micro contrast (with the images popping up at your face) and colours (leicas are reputed for that), not to mention the built of the lenses. Please note as well the prices stated are the best i can let go for. I am hestitant to let go of these good lens for sure and in no hurry to sell, thus hopefully really appreciative buyers come along.
1. Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit - R 28mm F2.8
The BEST 28mm lens there is, along side with the nikon AIS 28mm F2.8, all the rest pales in comparison. I dare to make this statement as i have used at least 20 other 28mm lens before. Fantastic condition as well. Just take a simple shot anywhere and you will see subject practically jumping up at you. Built wise also best among the usual canon, nikon, olympus... the only lens will comparable built is the made in Germany Zeiss.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $800.
2. Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit - R 35mm F2.8
Similar to the 28mm, very sharp wide open, great micro contrast and fantastic colours. I have done comparisons with similar focal length and pixel peep.. the colours produced from the leicas are totally different. Not only on film, even in better dslr, a difference can be seen. 35mm is also good on cropped bodies as a "normal" lens. I have this lens mounted on my 1D and 40D very often.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $700.
3. Leitz Wetzlar Summicron - R 50mm F2
Despite being an F2 lens compared to the F1.8 and F1.4 offered by other brands, this lens performs exceptionally well at F2 wide open. As shown below, it trives well in low light condition and give very 3D-ish images. Great for using as a normal lens on a FF body and a portrait lens ( the wedding studio shot below was taken using the 50F2 wide open using only the modelling light of our strobes at wide open F2 on a cropped 40D body ). If you are looking for just one good 50mm in your prime collection, this has to be it.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Letting go at only $550.
5. Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit - R 90mm F2.8
Good performance like the 90f2, but 1 stop slower of course. Still, its a leica. image quality and built still way more advance than similar focal length lenses available. Images produced with this lens tends to be high in contrast as well, not forgetting to mention, its sharp wide open and gives the 3D effect in images. Lens has in built retractable hood, reducing the trouble of carrying an extra one and works well to prevent flares etc.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $750. Some others are selling for more than 1K...
6. Leitz Wetzlar Summicron - R 90mm F2
On of the best portrait lens in this range. My experience is that its slightly better than the nikon 85f1.4 and zeiss 85f1.4 and comparable to the 85f1.2L stopped down. Bokeh is also fantastic on this lens, which is rather heavy for its size and really built like a tank. no need more introduction, just search online to read more on it.Lens has in built retractable hood, reducing the trouble of carrying an extra one and works well to prevent flares etc.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $1200.
7. Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit - R 135mm F2.8
Another good lens from leica, the only other contender in this range is the 135F2L, which is larger is size but not as well built. Bokeh is beautiful, making it fabulous both half and full body shots. Lens has in built retractable hood, reducing the trouble of carrying an extra one and works well to prevent flares etc.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $700.
8. Leitz Wetzlar Elmar - R 180mm F4
Take one shot wide open and in focus with this lens, you will know its a gem. The colours, micro contrast, 3D feel of the lens are all amazing. Of course the leica 180f2.8 would be better, but that would easily cost 3 times the price, and be much heavier/bulky. This lens is only slightly longer than the 135, ideal for carrying around with. Lens has in built retractable hood, reducing the trouble of carrying an extra one and works well to prevent flares etc.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $850.
10. Leitz Vario - Elmar - R 35-70mm F3.5 E60
above image taken online just to show the model and built, the one sold here has some wear on metal exteriorly.
As shown in image taken with lens below, this lens gives very nice colours and contrast. Sharpness wide open as good as well. Rather rare leica zoom lens. The built and finishing is quite nice and different from any other manual lens i tried. For canon users, i would dare to say this lens gives nice colours than the canon 24-70F2.8L, which cost alot more.
Images shot with this lens:
Some wear exteriorly but glass is good for sure. Letting go this good lens at only $750.
Below are contax/Yashica mount lens, adaptor to canon EOS mount available for sale.
1. Tokina 28mm F2.8 RMC Made in Japan
Lens shown about above is not of actual piece. the piece for sale here in totally mint condition.
A small but heavy Mulit Coated tokina wide angle optics. The lens, though old and not widely popular does produce some very decent image, even wide open..But google it and you can find many pleasant comments about it. Built of the lens is very solid and i even found it abit heavy. It is in C/Y mount, using adaptor can be mounted on canon or olympus bodies. I used it mounted on my 5D and 40D. This lens focus down to less than 30cm, which is about 20cm from front element to subject. thus used closeup, you can expect some nice silky defocus shot. Furthermore, its a solid MADE IN JAPAN lens, these days you hardly find lens made in japan, not of this price range...
Images taken with this lens:
Lens in totally mint condition. Letting go for only $150. Adaptor not included. Add $38 more for a CY to EOS adaptor.
2. Yashica DSB 50 F1.9 Made in Japan
A good and commonly owned/discussed online little lens. One good thing about this lens which will put other F1.4 or F1.2 50mm to shame is that the sharpness and contrast wide open at F1.9, is already very very good, there is no need to stop down. Once you can nail the focus and exposure, images produced will be nothing less than satisfying. Similar to the other lens here, its a solid MADE IN JAPAN lens, these days you hardly find lens made in japan, not of this price range...
Shots taken with it:
Lens in very good condition. Letting go for only $120. Adaptor not included. Add $38 more for a CY to EOS adaptor.
If keen pls call 91120589 i do not have internet access all the time.
If you want to view and not confirm buying, pls make arrangement, come to my place at my convenience.
Have been selling away quite a bit of my collection already. Buy with confidence.
Those who sms me using foreign number will not get replies. Either email or pm if you dont have a +65 (singapore number)
Real Name: xc
Contact Number: 91120589
Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 9
Warranty Status: test on the spot
Equipment Type: Lens
Equipment Brand: Canon
Equipment Model: Lens Sales (Letting go of many Canon lens and good 3rd partylens)
Price (S$): stated below
Description:
Lens Sales Letting go of many canon/sigma/zeiss/pentax/leica/tamron lens w/ adaptor for canon (optional)
Letting go of some good canon lens here as well. Those who know me will remember that i periodically go to canon to service/calibrate lens, to make sure they are giving the best resolution, sharpness, optical quality that is possible for that particular model. The lens here are all working perfectly. Selling to reorganise my range of gears, some because i had changed to another model with similar focal length etc.
1. EFS 18-55 F3.5-5.6 version2 Kit lens (non IS)
Kit lens from 400D. Kept in dry cab since bought. totally never used before. Not a bad lens for its price. Not sharp wide open of course, but stopped down to F5.6 at 18mm for eg, its does gives very sharp images. Selling at $70. Add only $5 more for filter.
Image taken with this lens: None, totally never used before.
2. EFS 17-85 F4-5.6 IS USM
One of the best cropped factor walk around lens for canon. on a cropped body its equivalent is 27-136mm, covering fully from wide to tele, together with the IS good for taking images with low shutter speeds. This lens is the younger brother of the 17-55F2.8, though not a f2.8 constant lens, this lens offers a larger range and goes for only have the price. I have a good few shots taken at shutter speed of only 1/4s, occassionally even 1/2s without handshake blur, the 3 stops IS is rather effective. Lens delivers good sharp images throughout the focal lengths. I got this lens for a good few holiday trips over the past 3 months. Selling off now that the trips are over. It was also sent to canon for calibration right before the trips.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Letting go at $600.
3. EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Very nice portrait lens. In terms of built and image quality both better than a 50F1.4 USM for sure. Lens about 1.5 yrs old. Selling cos most of the time using the 85F1.2L. Of cos, the F1.8 isnt tt magical as the F1.2, but for the price, its definitely good value as well. This is a sharp, calibrated copy. It delivers very good resolution and contrast wide open at F1.8.
Images taken with it:
Lens in good condition, letting go at only $480. Looking to trade for a good 100mm F2.0 or 28mm F1.8.
Below are F mount manual lens usable on Canon DSLR with adaptors
Below listed at all MANUAL FOCUS lens
Reason for sale is simple, to make space for new lens, there is only so many lens one can own. Reposting to keep an update on what lens is still available.
Note regarding manual focusing on nikon DSLR:
Metering issues:
For higher end bodies like D3, D2X, D700, D300, D200, there is a coupling function which you can set the focal length and largest aperture. The Camera body is then able to detect the change in aperture and records into the exif data for future referencing. With this, users can shooting in aperture piority mode, which shutter speed are determined by the camera, but can still be adjusted with exposure compensation.
Focusing issues:
ALL nikon bodies, from highest end D3 to entry level D40, has Focus confirmation. Which is actually the little yellow dot at the bottom of the left of the viewfinder. By selecting the focus point on the viewfinder and placing it over the subject to shoot, then manual focusing till it appears, one can ensure sharp, in focus images. On newer bodies, D90, D300, D700, D3, Liveview function allows user to zoom in 5X or 10X at any point of the frame, and manual focus till the subject seen in clear focus before hitting the shutter release. One can ensure sharp, in focus images in this way.
2. AIS Nikkor 24mm F2 Wide angle
Highly sought after and regarded wide angle fast lens. High quality lens with Nikon's CRC for good close up performance similar to 35F1.4, 28F2.8 AIS, 60F2.8 macro etc..
Quoted from MIR:
"Wideangle lens at 24mm focal length was almost treated like a standard lens to photojournalists and newsmen. This fast speed Nikkor wideangle lens has built a fine reputation over the years for its superlative image quality it offers. It was a clear Nikon winner at this catogory at the professional users market which had inspired Canon to introduced a competing high speed Canon FD 24mm f1.4L to counter Nikon's offer for professionals at this specific focal length. Like any new kid on the block, I have owned both of the 24mm lenses (started from the f/2.8, migrated to the f/2.0 but eventually disposed both of them while acquired a Nikkor 28mm f2.0s at later stage instead. However, that was not the end - at my soul searching years that followed, eventually, I settled with a Nikkor 28mm f/2.8s and has invested again into a high speed AF-D Nikkor 28mm f/1.4 lens barely a few years ago! And if you can trust my recommendation, between two comparing Nikkor 24mm wideangles, I would rather preferred the faster 24mm f2.0 lens primarily because the fast lens speed is always a plus point for those who likes flashless photography. Next, the image quality presents by this lens can easily make one's eyebrows raise - even I don't own any of the two lenses anymore, but I really missed that 24mm f/2.0 dearly."
Images shot with it:
Glass has scratches on both front and rear glass, but no fungus for sure. focusing still smooth, aperture blades functioning well. Only thing is slight contrast loss at most. Letting go this rare lens very cheaply at only $250.
3. AI Nikkor 24mm F2.8 Wide angle
Selling this very nice 24mm wide angle lens. according to some online resources, every 24mm f2.8 including this one actually has CRC. This is the magic formula behind the high performing AIS 28f2.8, AIS 35F1.4, AFD 60F2.8 macro and a few others. As shown below, this is a small lens that takes very nice scenery. the perspective is about just nice, not to be too distorted. Lens is sharp wide open, very good performance even close up. in the days of the manual lens, 24mm usually escalates in price and cost alot more. 28 to 24mm sees a significant jump in price, 18mm onwards its a 4 figure price.
Images taken with it:
Letting go this good lens at only $350.
4. AI Nikkor 28mm F2.0 ultra fast wide angle
Another highly sought after lens, this is one of the fastest wide angle during the manual focus generation. Being a wide 28mm lens, it only takes 1/30s for a non shake shot, with the F2.0 large aperture, it is truely a low light lens, and can be used in low lighting conditions such as wedding dinner in hotels. It stands along side with 35f1.4, 50f1.2, 85f1.4, 105f1.8 and 135f2 as the aperture side limit for their range, during the manual nikon lens days. Well worth the money as its pretty much a collector's item too. I rarely see it sold locally and i got my from US. Sharp and usable wide open.
Recent shots with it:
Note the closeup wide angle perspective with the thin depth.
Sharp, contrastly, wide angle shot with thin depth of field? this has to be the lens.
Selling for $450. Good condition. Solid lens with nikon's CRC (few nikon lens has this). Well worth the money.
5. AIS 28mm F2.8
Not to be confused with the E series 28f2.8 and AI 28f2.8, this lens is given fantastic reviews and sought after by many. I have sold the 28f2.8 E at $150 and AI 28F2.8 at $200+, but this is totally different. Had been asked many time, now finally have a copy to let go. More than just wide open sharpness and contrast, flare control is fantastic and images have a more 3D touch to it.
Well, it has been rated full marks and decribe as one of nikon's best by a good few review sites, just google.
If you need a reason why i am selling, i am moving on to the leica R mount one. Perhaps not as good or just comparable, but way more expensive for sure.
An image taken recently:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/xavierchua/2460724749/
Letting go at $450. Overall good condition.
7. AI Nikon Nikkor-S (C) Auto 1:1.4 f= 50mm standard lens
These shots are taken from online. The set for sale here is in better condition.
Lens in good condition.
Its only of my fav lens... Mounted on the 5D this lens produces some very sharp images with fantastic depth... especially for low light shots, the feel is fantastic. Selling at only $200 (selling very cheap due to some slight marks on front element, wont affect image taken for sure)
The Nippon Kogku 50mm, this lens is rather old but still in very good condition. Optics are still in great shape and shots produced are sharp at wide open, very usable at F1.4.. Its really great for low light shots such as this. As can see from the above, very contrasty and gives a great feel to shots.
8. AI 50mm F2.0
50mm standard lens. the f2.0 is one of the most representative of each brand of lens maker, from ziess to leica to canon/nikon/olympus/minolta/pentax.. because 50mm is usually the more affordable large aperture prime lens and largest in volume sold, it tells alot about the standard of a lens maker and cannot be neglected for sure.
This piece by nikon proves to be worthy. Built is good, solid metal structure compared to the lighter E series one. As compared to the larger aperture F1.4, f1.2 50mm lens, the advantage of this is a lighter lens which is already very sharp wide open. no need to stop down at all. Good for anything from portrait to low light shots which brings out the "mood"
Random images taken with this lens.
Letting go at only $130.
10. AIS 55mm F2.8 Macro
Very highly rated and regarded nikon manual macro lens. Do a search and you will find many good reviews on it. Image quality is damn good and like more nikon macro lens, its pin sharp wide open. Ideal for shooting nature, products and portraits.
One of my fav macro lens, here are some of the many shots taken with this lens at SBG
Exterior has some user marks, but functionality and glass still fantastic. Had been serviced before, and grease in focus ring change, thus focusing now is very smooth and nice. Selling $300.
11. Nikkor AI 55mm F1.2 Auto-S Ultra large aperture standard lens
Extremely large aperture at F1.2 largest by nikon so far. This lens may not be extremely sharp wide open, but it gives an extremely shallow depth of field with a light glow to it. That is definitely a characteristic of this lens. Fully usable on other brand bodies like canon 5D which i do, as it does have rear parts protruding out like the 50f1.2 also note the very large glass and weight of this lens. Glass in very good condition. Can be modified to AI mount for a slight top up only.
Shots taken with the lens:
Very nice low light lens.
Letting go at $550.
Have another piece selling on behave of friend, selling cheap at only $300 as there are marks on the front of lens.
No worries as doesnt affect image taken. in fact, look thru from the rear of lens you cant see any marks on the front at all.
Image recently taken with this piece:
12. Ai 85mm f/1.8 Nikkor-H Auto telephoto lens
The 85mm is lovely for portrait and regarded as must have till cropped factor DSLRs come in of course.. the 85 remains a very good lens, in terms of bokeh and depth of field, 85f1.8 is comparable to 50f1.4.. an 85f1.8 on a FF body is about that of a 50f1.2 on a cropped body. I quite like this copy here as it gives good sharp images with good contrast wide open at F1.8
Quoted from MIR website:
"The "moderate" 85mm focal length and the convenience of direct single lens reflex viewing with SLRs provides proper image magnification and natural perspective, making this lens among few favorite optic for those who often covers half length portraiture, theatrical photography and as well as in photojournalism. Many Nikon faithful have rated this lens highly for its high resolution and outstanding contrast produce across its entire aperture settings and focusing range"
Images shot with it:
Exterior some wear, glass perfect. Letting go at only $320.
14. AIS Nikkor 135mm f/2.0s telephoto lens
Similar to the 105F2, this is also another crazy lens in its own right. mounted on a cropped body, you get 216mm F2.0, its really amazing for low light concert shots etc. Though a tad longer than the usual portrait lens, when mounted on a FF body, its still pretty good for portraits. The bokeh for this lens is crazy as well. If my sample shots below cant convince, you are welcome to come try out the lens. Sharpness at wide open is also very good. Also note its beautiful 9 blades aperture, to produce the very nice circular spots of light in the bokeh at night, few nikons used it. sigma and canon only use 8blades. max.
Images done with it:
Lens in good condition. No fungus etc.. Only that rear element has wear marks on coating, but doesnt affect image taken at all for sure.
Letting go at only $550.
15. AI 135mm f/2.8 Nikkor-Q Auto
Very nice and large piece of glass. Size wise bigger than the later versions. Glass as well, probably due to cost cutting. This lens is fully metal built, with built in hood. Ergernomics is good. Feels just right on a semi pro DSLR, aperture ring has a generous allowance to manually focus to precision.
Image quality is good. Always delivers. Sharp and contrasty, free from distortion, it can shoot anything for snapshots of everyday life, to portraits for the thin depth.
Sample shots:
Distortion free
Large aperture allows for shooting with fast shutter.
Thin Depth of Field produces fantastic shots
Note that this is already in AI mount. Letting go at only $250, definitely worth the price.
16. AI 135mm F2.8 with build in hood
Slightly newer version and smaller compared to the one above. The lens delivers equally wow images at wide open. The built in hood is very useful as some stray light may get into glass of lens even when not shooting directly at the sun. Despite being a telephoto lens, its only about the length of the 18-70 with a 52mm diameter. Can be easily kept in your pocket. On a cropped digital body, it gives a 216mm F2.8, definitely value for money as both a sports tele lens, and a portrait lens.
Shots taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Letting go at $260.
17. AI Nikkor 180mm F2.8
Image here taken online. However, the one i am selling her is much newer and cleaner, much better condition.
This is one really huge lens, using 72mm filter. Dont expect it to be light as well, due to the large glass. However image quality is fabulous. Both contrast and sharpness.
Shot taken by it:
Lens in used condition. Selling this at only $400.
18. AIS Nikkor 180mm F2.8 ED
This is the legendary AIS ED version of nikon's 180mm F2.8. Frankly i really think canon should make a 180F2.8L with the optics of this lens to complete its collection. The sharpness and contrast wide open is way better than the AF newer version for sure. In fact, the lens is often held in comparison with the Leica 180mm F2.8 APO version, which cost several times, and cant be mounted on a nikon DSLR. One shot with the lens at wide open, you know its worth all the hype about it. Google to check reviews on it.
Shot taken by it:
Exterior condition of lens is decent (not mint but rather good for its age) however front has got slight marks in front. doesnt affect image at all. The contrast of the lens remains very high, due to the ED element used. Letting go at a reasonable price of only $450.
19. AI 200mm f/4 Nikkor-Q
Good condition lens. Good optics design. This 200F4 lens is definitely value for its price.
Some might think that F4 isnt very fast, but good manual lens is not just about huge aperture. Like many of the legendary Zeiss lens can tell. This lens is a good example. At F4 it is already very sharp and nice. Another nice surprise i got was the 9 bladed aperture.. it renders a sweet out of focus area..
One more good use of this lens is for macro. We all know how much a 200F4 macro cost... Using a extension tube, the min fousing dist in drastically reduced, allowing very nice macro images. Other techniques such as reverse mount a 50mm or closeup filters, i have not tried but with them, you will definitely get more than 1:1 mag...
Taken in china, where i bought this lens, these was one of the first few shots with the lens back then. Only a few shots and i knew i got a value for money lens. Sharpness is excellent wide open, with nice depth of field and the telelens effect isolating your subject.
Using extension tubes, this lens easily becomes a dirt cheap 200f4 macro.
Good condition. Selling only $300.
20. Nikkor 300 mm f/4.5
Sharp tele prime in good condition at a small fraction of the cost of an AF one. The AF 300f4 easily cost 800 for a used and 1.5K for the AFS one.
Image taken with it:
Sharp wide open and easy to focus. This lens is good for both birding and some tele sports.
Selling this very good condition sharp lens at only $350.
I like this lens for its built in hood and tripod mount, which nicely balances the weight and allows fast rotation from landscape to portrait and back. Its really an excellent lens, working rather decently with TCs, and extension tubes for close up as well. Lets just let the sample shot do the talking.
Selling as i already bought the 300f2.8.
Selling a few Tamron adaptall lens here.
For those who dont know, you can google to find out more. These lens require adaptors to be mounted onto the bodies, thus you can mount the same lens to a few different bodies. There are many adaptors allowing to convert mount to m42, cY. leica R, Nikon AIS, OM, KM, FD and alot more...
NOTE THAT LENS BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE ADAPTORS.
3. Adaptor for sale - adaptall to Nikon AIS mount (slightly used condition) $40
4. Tamron 28mm F2.5 - reserved for viewing
One of the best in the tamron adaptall series, this lens is pin sharp wide open at F2.5 mounted on a full frame body such as D3 or 5D, this lens is good as a general wide angle, taking anything from group shots to portraits to events, scenery etc. Image quality definitely beats nikon or canon's 28F2.8 Af lens hands down. The generous allowance to turn the focus ring makes manual focus a breeze, esp with a large viewfinder.
Shot taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Glass is totally clean. Letting go at only $200.
5. Tamron 28mm F2.8
The former version of the 28f2.5 above, this lens uses similar design and perform equally well. Great for anyone looking for a small and light walk about fast prime. This lens is much smaller and thinner than nikon and canon's AF versions for sure, easily fitting into anyone's pocket.
Shot taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Glass is totally clean. Letting go at only $180.
7. Tamron 80-200 F3.8 - 4 CF Macro
Another compact telephoto zoom great for travelling. Pull push design as well. Similar to the 70-210 above, it is designated a macro lens and focuses rather closely. There are even markings on the lens to show the magnifaction. Lens hood is also built in, omitting the need to carry an extra one around.
Shot taken with this lens:
Some signs of usage on lens, otherwise working perfectly. Selling cheaply at only $120.
Was doing some test with this lens on the D200 today, turns out it is actually very sharp even at wide open F4..
Zoomed in full crop below:
High resolving power!
9. Tamron 500mm F8 Mirror catadioptic lens
Lens in good condition, comes with original hood even.
People love and hate CAT lens. Some love it for the fact that the design of the lens doesnt allow for CA, its basically like a lens with perfect ED elements places inside, the super lightweight/size for the focal length and some hate it for the donut bokeh, slower aperture.
I would leave it to keen buyers to read up on mirror lens, but in most discussion on mirror lens, nikon's surfaces as the top in terms of image quality. I dump money to get this lens immediately after a fellow photog let me take some shots with it.
Read about comparison with the canon 500f4.5L here:
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/mirror.html
Image taken with it:
Lens in good condition. Selling $400.
Letting go of some Pentax manual focus, screwmount(m42) lens. Some are super takumar, some are SMC takumar. Those who have used them would know there are gems amongst this range. In particular, the most famous is 135F3.5, small little lens but pin sharp wide open. Fantastic resolution. Even the 1Ds mark2 16MP sensor cant out resolve it.
Who should use them? All film bodies that take m42 lens would be able to use this. With the right adaptor, all canon, nikon, olympus, sony bodies are able to use this lens, manual focus of course. (keen on adaptors can PM me to find out more. Note that normal adaptors sold outside for m42 to nikon are basically useless ad they dont allow you to focus to infinity, i have the proper kind of adaptors)
These M42 lens can be used directly on old film bodies or via adaptor on all modern nikon, canon, olypmus, sony KM, pentax DSLR.
For those buying the lens before, i can sell you brand new adaptors cheaply as well.
M42 to EOS - $25
M42 to Nikon with good japan glass(has coating) for focus to infinity - $40
M42 to KM/Sony bodies - $30
1. Super Takumar 35mm F3.5
Small, budget prime lens with good image quality. Shots are are sharp. Many good reviews on both this and the 28F3.5 above. Just google to read up.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Letting go at only $120.
3. Super Takumar 55mm F1.8 SMC (super multi coating)
Small and budget lens, yet with good performance. Compare to the canon 50f1.8 mark2, it definitely gives a better bokeh as that uses a 5 blade aperture only. in terms of image and built, this is sure more value for money provided AF is not crucial.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in very good condition. Selling cheaply at only $160.
4. Super Takumar 105mm F2.8
Hood and case not included for this lens. Lens in totally MINT condition, better than the one shown above.
For sale is a rare super takumar 105f2.8 in MINT condition. Like the others it uses a 49mm filter, thus is really small and light. But still a beautiful performer. Fantastic for portraits.
Discussions about this little gem:
http://photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00Bq7t
" It is a very good lens for portraiture. I broke mine (Super-Tak) beyond repair but have very fond memories of it. "
" This is an excellent lens that I have used off and on for portraits for about 30 years - starting when I took a portrait class in the Army! Also it is light and handy."
" I use a 105/2.8 Super Takumar occasionally and it is an excellent portrait lens, comparable with the Canon 100/2.8 that I have but smaller and lighter. There was also an M42 SMC multicoated version too which might cope with flare better for a backlit portrait but the Super Takumar is fine with a lens hood on it. "
" The Takumars are the best screw-mount lenses ever made. The rest are no comparison but Chinon, Fujinon, Rikenon and Yashinon are not bad "
Galleries online:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/sets/72157604973101206/
http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/japenese/takumar/super_takumar_105mm_f2_8/
Images taken with this lens:
can see the thin depth of field and sharpness where in focus with this lens.
Mint condition lens for sale at only $250.
5. Super Takumar 135mm F3.5 SMC (SUPER Multi COATed)
One of the best known pentax lens. all who used pentax system before will know. This is one super sharp lens. Dont take my word for it, google online to find out more and come try it yourself as well.
"To combat the undesirable consequences of partial reflection, scientists developed chemical coatings to be applied to glass surfaces. These coatings increase r, and in the case of Pentax's famous Super Multi-Coating (SMC), r = 0.998! Performing the above calculation for a lens with 10 groups, we get L = 0.96, or only 4% light loss.
SMC was patented and first applied in 1971, when Pentax was still making screw mount equipment. To highlight the fact that the lens elements were super multi-coated, Pentax renamed their lens lines from Takumar and Super-Takumar to Super-Multi-Coated Takumar and later on to SMC Takumar."
"In reference 06671, Pentax claims that SMC is "a remarkable seven-layer lens coating process that cuts the reflection ratio down to just 0.2% per lens surface. The result is a dramatic improvement in both color fidelity and brightness and the elimination of flare and ghost images."
In the meantime, all optics manufacturers have developed some form of surface coating, and each claims "superior performance." In practice, most tests point that Pentax's SMC is still the best of all mainstream solutions."
Quote from material online to show how fantastic this is, together with the superior lens design giving the extremely sharp wide open performance.
Image taken with this lens:
Letting go cheaply at only $280. non SMC version available for $230.
6. Super Takumar 150mm F4
Looks almost identical to the 135f3.5 in terms of built and optics design, this lens is equally sharp as the former. Most of the time with me, its used on a 5D body. The lens is so sharp you can zoom in fully on the 5D images and its still pin sharp. No kidding..
Image taken with this lens:
Letting go at $250. Mint condition.
Leica lens. Definitely the best money can buy in the market. Rarely will you find these good lens for sale here in CS, not to mention a full range available here. The Leica Rs here are the best manual lens i have tried, they combine the best of sharpness wide open, excellent micro contrast (with the images popping up at your face) and colours (leicas are reputed for that), not to mention the built of the lenses. Please note as well the prices stated are the best i can let go for. I am hestitant to let go of these good lens for sure and in no hurry to sell, thus hopefully really appreciative buyers come along.
1. Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit - R 28mm F2.8
The BEST 28mm lens there is, along side with the nikon AIS 28mm F2.8, all the rest pales in comparison. I dare to make this statement as i have used at least 20 other 28mm lens before. Fantastic condition as well. Just take a simple shot anywhere and you will see subject practically jumping up at you. Built wise also best among the usual canon, nikon, olympus... the only lens will comparable built is the made in Germany Zeiss.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $800.
2. Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit - R 35mm F2.8
Similar to the 28mm, very sharp wide open, great micro contrast and fantastic colours. I have done comparisons with similar focal length and pixel peep.. the colours produced from the leicas are totally different. Not only on film, even in better dslr, a difference can be seen. 35mm is also good on cropped bodies as a "normal" lens. I have this lens mounted on my 1D and 40D very often.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $700.
3. Leitz Wetzlar Summicron - R 50mm F2
Despite being an F2 lens compared to the F1.8 and F1.4 offered by other brands, this lens performs exceptionally well at F2 wide open. As shown below, it trives well in low light condition and give very 3D-ish images. Great for using as a normal lens on a FF body and a portrait lens ( the wedding studio shot below was taken using the 50F2 wide open using only the modelling light of our strobes at wide open F2 on a cropped 40D body ). If you are looking for just one good 50mm in your prime collection, this has to be it.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in good condition. Letting go at only $550.
5. Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit - R 90mm F2.8
Good performance like the 90f2, but 1 stop slower of course. Still, its a leica. image quality and built still way more advance than similar focal length lenses available. Images produced with this lens tends to be high in contrast as well, not forgetting to mention, its sharp wide open and gives the 3D effect in images. Lens has in built retractable hood, reducing the trouble of carrying an extra one and works well to prevent flares etc.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $750. Some others are selling for more than 1K...
6. Leitz Wetzlar Summicron - R 90mm F2
On of the best portrait lens in this range. My experience is that its slightly better than the nikon 85f1.4 and zeiss 85f1.4 and comparable to the 85f1.2L stopped down. Bokeh is also fantastic on this lens, which is rather heavy for its size and really built like a tank. no need more introduction, just search online to read more on it.Lens has in built retractable hood, reducing the trouble of carrying an extra one and works well to prevent flares etc.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $1200.
7. Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit - R 135mm F2.8
Another good lens from leica, the only other contender in this range is the 135F2L, which is larger is size but not as well built. Bokeh is beautiful, making it fabulous both half and full body shots. Lens has in built retractable hood, reducing the trouble of carrying an extra one and works well to prevent flares etc.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $700.
8. Leitz Wetzlar Elmar - R 180mm F4
Take one shot wide open and in focus with this lens, you will know its a gem. The colours, micro contrast, 3D feel of the lens are all amazing. Of course the leica 180f2.8 would be better, but that would easily cost 3 times the price, and be much heavier/bulky. This lens is only slightly longer than the 135, ideal for carrying around with. Lens has in built retractable hood, reducing the trouble of carrying an extra one and works well to prevent flares etc.
Image taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Glass totally clean. Letting go at only $850.
10. Leitz Vario - Elmar - R 35-70mm F3.5 E60
above image taken online just to show the model and built, the one sold here has some wear on metal exteriorly.
As shown in image taken with lens below, this lens gives very nice colours and contrast. Sharpness wide open as good as well. Rather rare leica zoom lens. The built and finishing is quite nice and different from any other manual lens i tried. For canon users, i would dare to say this lens gives nice colours than the canon 24-70F2.8L, which cost alot more.
Images shot with this lens:
Some wear exteriorly but glass is good for sure. Letting go this good lens at only $750.
Below are contax/Yashica mount lens, adaptor to canon EOS mount available for sale.
1. Tokina 28mm F2.8 RMC Made in Japan
Lens shown about above is not of actual piece. the piece for sale here in totally mint condition.
A small but heavy Mulit Coated tokina wide angle optics. The lens, though old and not widely popular does produce some very decent image, even wide open..But google it and you can find many pleasant comments about it. Built of the lens is very solid and i even found it abit heavy. It is in C/Y mount, using adaptor can be mounted on canon or olympus bodies. I used it mounted on my 5D and 40D. This lens focus down to less than 30cm, which is about 20cm from front element to subject. thus used closeup, you can expect some nice silky defocus shot. Furthermore, its a solid MADE IN JAPAN lens, these days you hardly find lens made in japan, not of this price range...
Images taken with this lens:
Lens in totally mint condition. Letting go for only $150. Adaptor not included. Add $38 more for a CY to EOS adaptor.
2. Yashica DSB 50 F1.9 Made in Japan
A good and commonly owned/discussed online little lens. One good thing about this lens which will put other F1.4 or F1.2 50mm to shame is that the sharpness and contrast wide open at F1.9, is already very very good, there is no need to stop down. Once you can nail the focus and exposure, images produced will be nothing less than satisfying. Similar to the other lens here, its a solid MADE IN JAPAN lens, these days you hardly find lens made in japan, not of this price range...
Shots taken with it:
Lens in very good condition. Letting go for only $120. Adaptor not included. Add $38 more for a CY to EOS adaptor.
If keen pls call 91120589 i do not have internet access all the time.
If you want to view and not confirm buying, pls make arrangement, come to my place at my convenience.
Have been selling away quite a bit of my collection already. Buy with confidence.
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Real Name: xc
Contact Number: 91120589
Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 9
Warranty Status: test on the spot