WTB: Early FA 28-105

Looking for a cheaper walk around zoom for the K-1. Anyone who´s got the early power zoom 28-105/4-5.6 laying around to get rid of, I would be interested.

http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/short/FA28-105f4-5.6-i.html

Cheers,
Mats

i have a tammy one here but useing it at the momment but what sort of money are you looking to spend

There's several Pentax FA 28-105's on eBay at the moment (as well as the current DFA version), but apparently not the PZ version which tend to be quite scarce. I think optically out of all the old film lenses around that focal length the FA 24-90 is about the best (unless of course you want the power zoom version to use that feature!) The 24-90 has the bonus of providing a useful increase in width whereas the loss between 90 and 105 is minimal.
Why not look out for a second hand DFA28-105? I doubt the difference in cost between a good PZ 28-105 and the DFA would be that great. (I've noted cheap PZ 28-105's but invariably they're for spares or repair.)

Thank you guys. The FA 24-90 sure is an option. I owned one back in the film days. The early 28-105 as of the Bojidar link above is what I´m looking for tho. I tried a friends with the K-1 recently and I liked it. No pixel peeping or anything, just that the shots came out nice. And, it has the aperture ring as I actually use my KM and K2 DMD from time to time. Yes I know, I´m old fashion...

Cheers,
Mats

Just to point out that you said you wanted it for your K-1, not a KM or K2! Anyhow good luck with your search, I'm sure one will turn up eventually.
Link to a 'For parts or not working' one on eBay in Germany if you wish to sort it out.
Also just spotted this one said to be in good order in Wales: link

Thanks John.
Yes, I would like to be able to use it on all of my camera bodies. Sorry for confusion. As for the one in Germany, it seems to have a power zoom issue according to the sellers description. If that is all and the lens works otherwise, one can live with it for that price.
Cheers,
Mats

That seems to be a common problem with them so maybe worth a punt. Who needs a power zoom anyhow!?

Problem might just be the switch....how easy it is to get parts I don't know but I do know some for say the Z-1p are hard to come by now....

I would suggest also looking for a Z-1 or Z-1p with lens, they usually turn up with the FA28-105 PZ rather than the 28-80. Prices usually reasonable. Just like buying an SFX/SFXn to get an SMC-F 28-80 & 70-210....

Mats,

I have a FA 28-105 power zoom which I have had from new. I no longer need it and am willing to sell. Please PM me if you are interested

Paul

PM sent, Paul.

Mats here are some photos









Paul

that looks good.......

Thanks for letting me buy it from you Paul.
Cheers,
Mats