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You can never have enough long lenses. ;-)
john chapman wrote:
>
> Asking $900
>
> jchapman11@xxxxxxx (john chapman) wrote in message
> news:<dd7bdef7.0306051726.2ded37af@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>...
> > The legendary Questar 700 mm f/8 in EX condition, both glass and
> > cosmetics. The lens is 700mm f8 which uses a T-mount which are
> > available for most brands of camera, and focuses as close as 10 feet.
> > Focusing is smooth, but seems to me to be a bit stiff. However, it
> > might be consistent with Questar focusing. The lens comes with
> > original front cap, and Nikon T-mount and rear cap.
> >
> > The Questar 700 was designed and manufactured as a 35mm camera lens by
> > the famous telescope maker, but it can also be used as a camera lens
> > in a variety of ways. One way is to attach a Nikon lens-scope
> > converter to the Nikon T-mount which provides a 70 power scope. The
> > preferred way is to attach a prism threaded for attaching to the
> > T-mount. Such a prism can take a variety of eyepieces, providing a
> > variety of magnifications. I have such a prism and compatible
> > eyepieces that could be negotiated separately with the winning bidder,
> > or which will be posted later.
> >
> > No overseas. Payment by Paypal (verified paypal only) or money order.
> > Buyer pays actual S/H/I via either USPS or FedEx.
> >
> > The erecting prism takes 7/8" eyepieces. I would have preferred a
> > larger one, but could not find any when I was looking. I believe
> > larger ones are available. I tried using a step up adaptor, but
> > because of the added spacing, the scope would no longer focus at
> > infinity with the step-up in place. As far as I have been able to find
> > out while looking, such prisms are available (not custom), but not too
> > common. I don't know the current value, but probably less than $100.
> > If this is important to anyone, I am sure I can find out.
> > The glass appears to be in excellent condition. I see a couple of dust
> > speckles, but only a few. Mirror looks to be in excellent condition as
> > well. I do guarantee for 7 days that the items that I sell be at least
> > as good as they are described.
> >
> > Incidently, this lens weighs 68 oz. I hate to sell things that are not
> > really replaceable, but I just don't use it.
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