I used to have DA40. Great lens, as sharp from f2.8 as photozone suggests and as evenly spread sharpness across the frame as they suggest too!
At the end I swapped it for FA43 because of the stop difference and easier MF, even if AF is bit slower.
But if you are short of cash for 43 go with 40. You won't regret!

I believe they have two used silvers ones now in!
Time to swap

I got lucky. I only paid 77 full retail price. 31 was new old stock on sale for £345 and 43 was second hand £300

any offers?

picture says more than thousand words



all Made in Japan, 31 one of the first series and 43 very firs series ever!

Price drop!
Now £300

Sorry to all.
The lens is now sold...

Item for Sale
SMC Pentax-FA 1:2.8 100mm MACRO (3023857)

Asking Price
£325 (paypal and shipping included)

Item Location
London, UK

Item Description
I'm selling my FA100/2.8.
It's a terrific lens, but I have just bought FA77 so this one must go.
It's terrific shape, body work only shows few very light marks which you have to look for to see. Glass is clean as a whistle, aperture is clean and snappy, focusing ring works perfectly, both switches (clamp and limiter) work as intended. Aperture ring fully functional. All in all, nearly like new with very few, very little marks on body. See pictures.

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Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
Europe Only

Shipping Charge
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Shipping Services
Royal Mail, Special delivery (next day for UK) or International Signed for (~5 working days for EU)

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order

Return Policy & Additional Details
none

Item for Sale
Tamron A17 70-300/4-5.6 AF LD Di Tele-Macro 1:2 (078269)

Asking Price
£85 (shipping and paypal included!)

Item Location
London, UK

Item Description
I'm selling Tamron 70-300 LD Di AF Tele-Macro.
Bought this in 2007. And my wife used it quite a bit back then. For last 18months or so the lens was sitting idle in my box. It's in like new condition. Very well cared for. Comes with Hoya HMC UV filter which was on from day 1, original hood, caps and box with all paperwork.
All switches and rings function properly. Glass is clean as a whistle and aperture blades clean and snappy.

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Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New

Shipping Destinations
Europe Only

Shipping Charge
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Shipping Services
Royal Mail

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order

Return Policy & Additional Details
none

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