Is this lens worth it?

[Ron Evers]

I got this lens @ a pawn shop for $10, a Bushnell 135/2.8. It was filthy dirty but cleaned up nicely except for some tape residue on the focusing ring.

It was cold, windy & snowing here this morning so I only took one shot outside with it.


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All shots were @ f4.0

 

[AtuspidsGoddess]

For 10 bucks, I'd say heck yeah it looks worth it to me from the pics! But I am also not familiar with your equipment...however just based on looks, it looks worth it to me!

 

[KevinPutman]

Now I'll be checking some Pawn shops for nice things =p

 

[Marc-Etienne]

You are the pros to get your hands on cheap gear that works perfectly! Seems like a nice find!

 

[Derrel]

Looks pretty good...these days $10 will not even buy a half-rack of decent beer...

 

[xjoewhitex]

Now I'll be checking some Pawn shops for nice things =p

And thrift stores lol.. I picked up a 50mm f1.7f minolta mount for $2.:er:

 

[Ron Evers]

Now I'll be checking some Pawn shops for nice things =p

And thrift stores lol.. I picked up a 50mm f1.7f minolta mount for $2.:er:

A Minolta 50/1.7 on tubes took these:

 

[tirediron]

Good score Ron - just goes to show: Used gear rocks! :thumbup:

 

[shufti]

Decent test shots from the 135. It looks similar to one I had, branded JC Penney. Possibly made by Kiron.

 

[Super Simple]

$10? $2?

I'll take a half-dozen please~!

I never seem to find those kinds of deals. Sigh... Guess that might be because I don't go to flea markets or pawn shops much though. Maybe I should take a spin out this afternoon.

 

[Bram]

Like many have said I believe getting any lens for 10 bucks is a good catch!

 

[jands]

My wife recently brought home a Canon 75-300mm 4-5.6 from the thrift store for 3 bucks. Nothing spectacular, but for 3 bucks, who's complaining? Longest lens I own is a 105, 300mm would be great. Too bad I shoot Nikon. Wait... I don't mean that.

Still got the lens, hoping one day it will magically fit onto my camera.

 

[Davor]

Holy smokes! that's some amazing quality for the price and age of that lens, it takes better photos than some modern lenses. Now i gotta go check out some used lenses at my local camera store.

 

[Ron Evers]

Thanks folks.

I really was being facetious, as it is clearly worth twice the price. However, it will sit @ the back of the shelf because I much prefer to use my Sears 135/2.8 due to it being significantly lighter & a tad sharper.

Jands, you must get yourself a micro four thirds camera & then you will be able to use a host of other lenses. I recently got a Canon FD 300/5.6 prime on eBay for under $50 including shipping. Here is a highly cropped shot taken with it.