ME-F

The lens on ebay has been re-listed: link

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I'm posting this here as I'm aiming at those who are most interested in the MEF.

A few months ago I set out to acquire a working MEF & 35-70 AF lens combination. It took a bit of searching and buying, but I eventually got hold of a working body and a working lens. Unfortunately it has left me with a small problem in the form of a spare, working 35-70 AF lens (and not the recent one on ebay)

Whilst I'm happy to keep it, it deserves more than sitting on a shelf gathering dust, so I'm looking for a good home for it. I'm not in a rush and don't want to ebay it, but I am interested in knowing how much it is worth. Any suggestions?

I would consider swapping it for a non-working example and cash adjustment.

Regards,

John.

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I tried to buy an AF f2.8 35-70 from a seller on Bumtree - paid £40 for it and got nothing in return. Grrrrr. I am too trusting - lesson learned.

Last week I just bought one on ebay to attach to my ME F, at a tad under £45 I thought I did quite well. It arrived yesterday, looks good, but although the AF motor works, it just clicks and doesn't turn the focus.
It wasn't advertised as defective so I'll be getting back to the seller to re-negotiate.

Wish I had seen johnha's post above before going to ebay!

Seems that I am doomed to an eternity of manual focus on the ME-F.

I was lucky, my copy was cheap and works well, in fact I ran a film through the setup this week.

When developed I'll try and post an image or two.

Keep looking ronniemac, they are out there.

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Cheers, HG

K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K5+Tammy 18-250, a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.

Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...

I've some gallerieshere CLICKY LINK! and my PPG entries.

I've still got my spare one, although I paid £100+ for it and I'm not sure what I'll do with it. Seeing the AF drive the split-image to 'spot-on' focus is interesting but not something you'd want to endure on a regular basis.

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A local market trader tried to sell me the MEF/AF 35-75 combination last week. I think he wanted 45 pounds. They looked in reasonable condition but everything is sold as seen so I declined.

Regards Steve

I'm still looking for a working 35-70 rather than the display item I have at the moment...

Oh well...

K.

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Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
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Well if you are interested I can check out the combo on offer on the market tomorrow. I am happy to purchase and sell on at cost plus postage, but as per my previous post there would be no guarantees.

Regards - Steve

Hi Steve,

only just noticed this post. Having ended up with one AF35-70 as an ornament I'd rather not have a second. Shame it isn't nearer, I could turn up with my ME-F and some batteries and try it out!

Many thanks anyway, Kris.

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Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website