SMC Pentax-A 24mm / f2.8
Posted 23/04/2010 - 19:10
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You have a pm
Regards - Steve
Regards - Steve
Posted 23/04/2010 - 21:08
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Great price - second in line if it's still for sale!
Posted 23/04/2010 - 21:57
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pics of the lens (I'm packed now, so I can take stuff out again, especially since I gave up on the "hand luggage only")



I think that shows the evidence it's been apart at some point. I've tried to clean it correctly. I can see and feel with my nail a minimal scratch in the coating - I can't photograph it.
I also have the distinct feeling that the final, outer, glass element was not cleaned 100% properly on the inside whilst it was apart. There are also the usual dust spots.
Does this make sense? I'm trying to be honest here.
I've had a couple of PMs about this. A CLA should cure all of the issues, but TBH I haven't seen their effect when it's in use. I can try and take a shot or two tomorrow of the fresh snow to show the capabilities...
Bret



I think that shows the evidence it's been apart at some point. I've tried to clean it correctly. I can see and feel with my nail a minimal scratch in the coating - I can't photograph it.
I also have the distinct feeling that the final, outer, glass element was not cleaned 100% properly on the inside whilst it was apart. There are also the usual dust spots.
Does this make sense? I'm trying to be honest here.
I've had a couple of PMs about this. A CLA should cure all of the issues, but TBH I haven't seen their effect when it's in use. I can try and take a shot or two tomorrow of the fresh snow to show the capabilities...
Bret
my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 23/04/2010 - 22:27
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Brett , you have another PM
Regards - Steve
Regards - Steve
Posted 25/04/2010 - 10:47
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Just a note to say that I met Brett and his father this morning and I am now the very happy owner of this lens.
Thanks Brett for a very pleasant transaction and good light during your stay in the UK
Regards - Steve
Thanks Brett for a very pleasant transaction and good light during your stay in the UK
Regards - Steve
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I simply don't use it any more and it would just gather dust if it's here.
It has no front cap but a rear one and I can see no scratches on the coatings. I can't really shoot some pics tonight, i'm packed already
I think the value is in the £50 ballpark. Offers?
Bret
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.