480sparky's Three Free Nikon F-Mount Lens Give-Away

[480sparky43 42]

Yep! Free lenses! I've got three of 'em.

But.......... I want 'em to go to those who really need 'em. Students, beginner, etc. who just can't afford new glass........ as well as anyone wanting to get some 'vintage' glass for their new-found love of 35mm film.

Here's what I've got:

CPC 80-200 f/4, Soligor 70-210 f/4.5 and Osawa 75-150 f/3.8. All are Nikon Ai mounts, and will work on all Nikon film bodies as well as most Nikon DSLRs. There's NO autofocus in these, folks.... they're strictly old school! Metering might be manual as well, depending on the body. And I'll toss in plenty of zoom creep at no extra charge! If you have a DSLR, I'm not going to tell you that a particular lens WILL or WILL NOT work... that's up to you to find out. And don't blame me if it doesn't, or damages your camera.

Just PM me if you want one (and which one), and what you're going to use it for. I'll then select who gets what, and I'll ship them on my dime to the Lower 48 States only. Otherwise, shipping (and, if applicable, import duties/fees etc.) will be your responsibility.

Rear caps all around, the CPC does have a front cap (not shown in photo).

Yeah, they're old and out-dated. But I'm sure there's someone here who'd be thrilled to get something other than their 18-55 DSLR kit lens, or that nifty-fifty on their film body.

Just promise me two things: You really need one, and that you'll pay it forward when you're done with it by making this offer to others.


-----------Sparky

 

[annamaria]

I love the vintage look and I've been wanting to shoot 35mm, but I can't afford new glass of any kind. I have a d5100 Nikon, I don't know if any of those work with it or not, but I'm willing to try it out. Can you give info on differences of the lens? I would love to have one of these.

 

[480sparky43 42]

Mechanically, they're all the same, especially when it comes to mounting & metering.

 

[annamaria]

Mechanically, they're all the same, especially when it comes to mounting & metering.

Thanks Sparky just pm'd you

 

[annamaria]

Sparky did u receive my pm? I think it might not be working on tapatalk. Anyhow I'm still interested just doing the research for my particular camera.

 

[480sparky43 42]

Sparky did u receive my pm? .

Yes

 

[MartinCrabtree112 6]

It will mount and work full manual on the D5100. But no metering.

 

[BillM]

Real nice offer Sparky

 

[annamaria]

It will mount and work full manual on the D5100. But no metering.

Thank you Martin

 

[480sparky43 42]

It will mount and work full manual on the D5100. But no metering.

An easy fix would be to download any one of the myriad of free metering apps onto a smart device. They may not be as accurate as a Gossen or Starlite, but it's better than guessing.

 

[MartinCrabtree112 6]

And then there's the histogram if all else fails. I can usually get a useable shot (RAW) and correct in post if in a hurry. I've been using manual focus more than auto for a year or so. Lots of very nice fast glass at a great price out there. Started using dandelion chips too. But that's a whole 'nother story.

Sunny 16 works for digital too.

 

[480sparky43 42]

A bump before this weekend to see if there's any more interest.

 

[pip_dog]

I own a d3200 with the kit lens. I'll be going to university this fall and plan on minoring in photography in addition to my major. In addition to my dslr I also have my dad's old pentax k1000 but I'm not sure if converters work both ways. I do have the money for a 35mm prime but any telephotos will be a long time coming.

 

[480sparky43 42]

If, by converters working 'both ways' means a TC will work on both... no. Pentax & Nikon are different mounts. I'll need Pentax K mount lenses for the K1000.

 

[pip_dog]

Sorry, I meant "adaptors", if I would need two both for pentax to nikon and nikon to pentax or if one would do the job.