Fa 80-320 compatability

Hi Guys

I'm sure I've be fed some waffle yesterday?
I made an enquiry regarding an 80-320 to a shop in Lewisham,
Was asked what body to be used on?
IstD I replied, only to be told it will not work on the digitals. ???
I'm sure reading past posts from many of you it should, or at least there is no complaints. I can only find a referance about "A" position contacts but can't find the post.

I did try one early in the year that failed to read both Av and Tv. I did leave that in the shop.

I want a better **-300 zoom than the Tamron 70-300DI currently in my bag as the miss focus hunting is a nightmare

Regards
Alan

Hi!

The FA80-320 works perfectly on all Pentax bodies

It is best, and most convenient, to use the lens on the "A" position. However, it's a great lens that is absolutely fab on digital.

Just wish I could get another at a reasonable price!!! (Well, after I've got my mits on a pair of DA* lenses that is )
Matt

Don't you just love shop assistants who have no idea about something but still feel qualified to offer advice.

Dan

Thanks Matt

I was very sure but having the hiccup earlier gave doubt a chance
maybe I'll change bodies for a night, well it will work without af on my backup A3

Thanks again all

regards
Alan

What do you consider a reasonable price for a 80-320fa :

There is one the UK e-bay atm:

Item 250162528644

To create a penultimate chapter

I contacted the shop played at being a new customer owning a MZ7 they happily repeated the story and tested it on a MZ50 strangely it failed to read.
(not just digitals then)
Reduced the price to under £80 (from £119)

Slough charges £30 for a minor repair ---- could be lucky
I would check the connections internally first --- could be luckier?

Wait and see

Regards with fingers crossed

Alan

Asking £80 for a faulty lens is about £80 too much I'd say as it's not fit for its intended purpose, used or not.

I have the 80-320 and i use it on my K10D and have had no problems at all with it.
Its a great lens.