bargain m42 short telephoto?

[hamradio]

I'm on the hunt from something for an m42 prime around 75-105mm. Any real 'bargains' out there that shine? The Helios 85/1.5 is getting a little much for me to consider a 'bargain' lens, these days.

Thanks!

 

[zuiko85]

Check KEH, they list a bargain grade 105 f2.8 Super-Takumar for $84 and their BGN grade are usually quite good.

 

[zuiko85]

Almost forgot, if you want the newer SMC Takumar 105 f2.8 they are about $135 or so in BGN grade at KEH.

 

[zuikologist]

The J9 in M42 mount is very nice. Also the Tamron 90/2.5 macro AD2 for something more modern.

 

[Matus]

I had a Mamiya Sekkor 135/2.8 and it was a great portrait lens with very smooth OOF. It looked like the one included in this auction (no relation, just to show an example). It had a pull-out lens hood and was made out of metal and glass only. I recall paying about $20 for it some 8 years ago - must be nearly of free today.

 

[sparrow6224]

if you search on ebay for M42 Jupiter 9 you'll find 7 right now that are under $100.