Sears 70-210 4.5-5.6 macro lens: I was on a trip to Arizona and I forgot my 70 300 nikon lens, I only had my 24 -85 nikon lens so I hit a thrift shop out there and saw a sears 70-210...

Jim Bianco

I was on a trip to Arizona and I forgot my 70 300 nikon lens, I only had my 24 -85 nikon lens so I hit a thrift shop out there and saw a sears 70-210 4.5-5.6 macro lens for 10.00 old lens but like new so I used this for my zoom lens.The pics look pretty good considering it is an old man. Lens. What do you guys think of my spur of the moment lens.I will try to post some pics when I get back. Thanks Jim Bianco
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PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Glad it worked out for you. Looking forward to some captures with this lens.

Will

gwilliams6

Jim Bianco wrote:

I was on a trip to Arizona and I forgot my 70 300 nikon lens, I only had my 24 -85 nikon lens so I hit a thrift shop out there and saw a sears 70-210 4.5-5.6 macro lens for 10.00 old lens but like new so I used this for my zoom lens.The pics look pretty good considering it is an old man. Lens. What do you guys think of my spur of the moment lens.I will try to post some pics when I get back. Thanks Jim Bianco
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Rock on,

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

If the lens worked for you that is what really matters. It is my understanding that most lenses with the Sears brand were made by Ricoh.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Jim Bianco wrote:

I was on a trip to Arizona and I forgot my 70 300 nikon lens, I only had my 24 -85 nikon lens so I hit a thrift shop out there and saw a sears 70-210 4.5-5.6 macro lens for 10.00 old lens but like new so I used this for my zoom lens.The pics look pretty good considering it is an old man. Lens. What do you guys think of my spur of the moment lens.I will try to post some pics when I get back. Thanks Jim Bianco
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You preserved some photos to look at later so it is good for you.

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

If it worked and you like the results, good job.

martin muller

Always get the picture! (Major Rule)
Any functional lens is better than NO lens.
You done good.

agillot

Long time ago , i bought a 80/200 at sears pentax mount, i think it was made by Komin ???? .It does well .

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

A great deal and a stroke of luck to find something like it in a time of need. A fellow can hardly buy a hamburger and fry for ten dollars today.

jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

$10 sure makes it worth a try. Nothing really to loose. Looking forward to seeing some pics.

jack

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Jim Bianco wrote:

I was on a trip to Arizona and I forgot my 70 300 nikon lens, I only had my 24 -85 nikon lens so I hit a thrift shop out there and saw a sears 70-210 4.5-5.6 macro lens for 10.00 old lens but like new so I used this for my zoom lens.The pics look pretty good considering it is an old man. Lens. What do you guys think of my spur of the moment lens.I will try to post some pics when I get back. Thanks Jim Bianco
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I have a number of off the wall lenses, including ones by "Sears" and "Vivitar". Some are good, some not so good. But in nearly every case I prefer my Pentax and Takumar lenses.

kemert

I bought one of those generic store branded zooms from Kit's Camera when I was a teen back in the late 70's for use with my Pentax MX. I think it was around $300 which would be about (according to google) $1400 today! I remember being very pleased with the photos I took with it.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

sippyjug104 wrote:

A great deal and a stroke of luck to find something like it in a time of need. A fellow can hardly buy a hamburger and fry for ten dollars today.

True enough!

ELNikkor

I have a very good Sears 135 2.8, barely used condition. Great lens! (Free with a Sears KS2, 4 rolls of film, bag, all for $25.) Bonus: Down in an obscure pocket, a Nikkor 55 AI 2.8 Micro!