Yes, she's hidden in the corner of my yard...but the gem is the perfect Sears Auto 55mm/1.4 (yes, 1.4!) screw mount lens that has ended its 30-year flight in my arms.

For those eBay-ers among us, I got a screw-mount 35mm camera, this beauty of a 55mm lens, a 135mm/2.8 (another beauty!), two flashes, an old light meter, lots of photo filters and nick-nacks, and the best of all: a perfect condition 35mm/3.5 Auto-Takumar!


Who knew $16 could buy so much!


Lest you forget my beautiful new Super-Takumars from last week: