Want to Buy WTB: Scuzzy Pentax 645 Lenses

[fretlessdavis]

Hey everyone,

Just want through a rough split with my long time girlfriend, and although I managed to keep the whole darkroom, she's taking the Bronica kit. I'm tight on funds now, have NO MF cameras, and a nice stockpile of film. Just snagged a Pentax 645 super cheap to keep shooting, and am looking for a lens or two.

The more beat up the better, as $ is quite tight for the next couple of months. I'd wait, but I've got awesome adventures coming up in the meantime. I'd be interested in a 55, 45-85, 75, or maybe an 80-160, really anything that's not super wide or super long.

Let me know if anyone can spare something grungy!

Thanks

 

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[Dr Croubie]

Thought about some really cheap glass, like Zeiss or even Soviet glass for Pentacon Six for <$100, and a $20 adapter?

 

[fretlessdavis]

Thought about some really cheap glass, like Zeiss or even Soviet glass for Pentacon Six for <$100, and a $20 adapter?

I had no idea such an adapter existed

I forgot that with a FP shutter this is possible. Thanks for the tip. I'll probably do this for now, plus I can always snag the beautiful Sonnar 180mm in P6 mount in the future.

 

[Dr Croubie]

yeouch, maybe not. P6 to Mamiya 645 adapters are $20, that's what I paid for mine.
Seems Pentax 645 adapters aren't as popular, cheapest I can see (at least, that posts to aus) are $60...

 

[fretlessdavis]

yeouch, maybe not. P6 to Mamiya 645 adapters are $20, that's what I paid for mine.
Seems Pentax 645 adapters aren't as popular, cheapest I can see (at least, that posts to aus) are $60...

I did notice that. Sorting through some of my stuff it looks like I have a few odds and ends I can get up for sale, and get something I'll want to keep after the move. Thanks for the tips, though!