Pentax Fa 43 original silver Made In Japan. Low serial number. £450
Posted 27/04/2013 - 13:33
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Is this the model prior to the one with the green wart
on the side and was it supplied without a leather case?
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on the side and was it supplied without a leather case?
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Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 27/04/2013 - 13:50
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Hiya, I can confirm it has no green wart and sadly it came to me without a leather pouch.
K5, Da 18-55 WR, DA 35 Limited, FA 43 Limited original Made In Japan silver version. 5d mark 3,85 1.2L II, 135 2L.
Posted 27/04/2013 - 16:02 - Helpful Comment
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It's possible that the early one's didn't include the pouch.
The green wart only appeared later as well. Most of the
magazine tests were done using the early model when it
trounced the CZ 50mm Strange that people now
think the CZ is worth big money
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The green wart only appeared later as well. Most of the
magazine tests were done using the early model when it
trounced the CZ 50mm Strange that people now
think the CZ is worth big money
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Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 27/04/2013 - 17:08
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Thank you for the additional information Algi, it sure is a very special lens and as many who part with their Limiteds I'll be sad to see it go. I'm keeping my first K5 body and the kit lens as a kids in the park camera but everything else in my sig needs to find a nice new home.
K5, Da 18-55 WR, DA 35 Limited, FA 43 Limited original Made In Japan silver version. 5d mark 3,85 1.2L II, 135 2L.
Posted 27/04/2013 - 18:22
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Hi Jon, f course. I've just sent you a mail.
K5, Da 18-55 WR, DA 35 Limited, FA 43 Limited original Made In Japan silver version. 5d mark 3,85 1.2L II, 135 2L.
Posted 27/04/2013 - 19:11
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Message received and understood. Everything is still for sale until it's sold...
K5, Da 18-55 WR, DA 35 Limited, FA 43 Limited original Made In Japan silver version. 5d mark 3,85 1.2L II, 135 2L.
Posted 03/05/2013 - 10:21
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Weekend price drop bump, now £425. Pentax US has just increased the price on these beauties by $165 and I'd imagine we're next. I'd also wager the FA limiteds going up in value even further when Full Frame is announced.
K5, Da 18-55 WR, DA 35 Limited, FA 43 Limited original Made In Japan silver version. 5d mark 3,85 1.2L II, 135 2L.
Posted 04/05/2013 - 10:47
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Final bank holiday weekend price drop then it's off to the dreaded 'bay.
£400 for this exquisite MIJ legend.....
£400 for this exquisite MIJ legend.....
K5, Da 18-55 WR, DA 35 Limited, FA 43 Limited original Made In Japan silver version. 5d mark 3,85 1.2L II, 135 2L.
Posted 13/05/2013 - 13:42
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Just saw a members post 16000 serial number black MIJ version go for £400 on the 'bay so looks like this is a really great price....
Currently £600 at SRS.
Currently £600 at SRS.
K5, Da 18-55 WR, DA 35 Limited, FA 43 Limited original Made In Japan silver version. 5d mark 3,85 1.2L II, 135 2L.
Posted 13/05/2013 - 14:37
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It is a really good price Rob - it's just a matter of finding the right buyer at the right time unfortunately. I had one for sale at the same price for a few weeks earlier this year with no interest I'm pretty certain they had been seling for 450-500 ish last year, so it doesn't make a lot of sense !
LennyBloke
Posted 13/05/2013 - 23:04
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Algernon wrote:
It's possible that the early one's didn't include the pouch.
The earliest 43s came with a brown pouch, but I don't know if there was a period of time before the introduction of the black bag when no pouch was provided. Seems a bit unlikely though.It's possible that the early one's didn't include the pouch.
Anyway the pouch doesn't help you take photos! Cracking lens and a great price - someone should really snap it up ...
Posted 15/05/2013 - 19:31
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seaside wrote:
Cracking lens and a great price - someone should really snap it up ...
That person might be me
Cracking lens and a great price - someone should really snap it up ...
Pentax K-1| D-FA 24-70mm | FA 43mm F1.9 Ltd | FA* 85mm F1.4 | D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR | DA* 200mm F2.8 | Pentax AF 540FGZ
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Beautiful example of this amazing Pentax Limited lens.It has a serial number below 16000 and I think this suggests that this version is a different optical formula from later ones and is regarded as the best the production runs.
In fantastic condition with only the tiniest (barely visible) of dinks on the silver lens hood. No fungus, no haze, no scratches. This lens has created some wonderful work for me and I'll happily forward examples of the photography made with it.
Comes with original box, papers, front green velvet lined and rear caps.
I am also selling my K5 with a selection of great lenses including another two Limiteds and would consider a package price for the complete kit. But I'll put up a separate ad for that
£450, cash on collection from South East London or I can meet in town. Really don't want to post.