My ever changing moods + need to rationalise my lens collection and fund new photo related investment (including a 645n....) force me to sell some of my crown jewels! I might end regretting this, but I just need to be practical....

1. Pentax DA* 300 f.4

I bought this lens new last fall from Amazon ( ) with the idea that I would have plenty of use for it in Spring and Summer. In reality I have only used it a handful of times at most. I have to admit that I am not a long lens person and although it is a fantastic lens, I just don't take it out with me.

The lens is in immaculate conditions, comes with original caps, case and original box.

My asking price for the lens, shipped to EU and including PayPal fees, is 770 euros.

As many of you are aware that Amazon had a special price on the lens, my asking price should more or less be what I paid for it + expenses (price to Finland was higher than to UK)

2. Pentax FA 43 limited

This is another great lens that does not need introduction, great colours and sharpness, but again does not get enough use.

It is excellent conditions, silver and MIJ. It is one of the earlier lenses with low serial number and comes with original caps, pouch (brown) and box.

My asking price for this lens is 500 euros, which again includes shipping and PayPal fees.


I will try and add pictures in the evening. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions.

Thanks

Up!

Hi,

I really have no idea, but I have noticed that there seem to be interesting trends in the classifieds. Certain lenses for instance are not seen for a while and then suddenly there are many for sale at the same time. One example was the Pentax DA 15 ltd. Not seen often, but then some time ago we had several for sale (including mine). At the moment we have several DA 70 lenses, again not seen that often......

Maybe you see someone selling his, and you are encouraged, or maybe that people want to sell their K-5s before their value drops further once a new high end body is announced? The K-7 value has already decreased, so maybe many would rather keep it......

And up again! Open to reasonable offers on these lenses

I am selling my Sigma DG EX 100-300mm f4 lens, the only reason really is that I am not using it enough to justify keeping it. I love the lens, it takes great pictures, it is sharp, fast focusing and has great bokeh. But I am just not taking it with me when I go out.

It is for sale also elsewhere and I would like to add it here as well.

It is in excellent conditions, as you can see from the pictures below, and it comes with front and back caps, hood, case and original box.

I am asking 880 euros for the lens, plus shipment (in the region of 58 euros to EU) and PayPal fees if applicable.

I will be (most likely) traveling to the UK in early September (somewhere in the London area...) and although I have a tight schedule it might be possible to organise to meet in person if anyone is interested.

I also have the two matching Sigma teleconverters:

SIGMA 1.4X EX APO DG Teleconverter - in excellent conditions as well, with both caps, case and original box. If sold with the 100-300 lens I am looking for 130 euros. I will not sell it separately before the lens is sold.

Sigma 2X EX DG APO Teleconverter - for sale here in the classifieds. I will also sell this for 130 euros together with the lens.

And the pictures:

100-300 lens













1.4X converter








Any questions, please ask! Thanks

Funny you mention this...... Many years ago I used to own a Volkswagen car and I had recurring electrical problems that their service centres could not solve. I was really frustrated so I sent a letter to Volkswagen customer service in Germany. Their answer was more or less: we are very sorry, but how can we be sure that things are like you state....

I gave up....

Hi,

The reason I have asked is that normally a service centre has limited discretion and works under guidelines given by manufacturers (who pay warranty costs). I would take this up with Pentax Germany quoting all the points you listed. But of course quoting a repair cost higher than the value of the camera (let alone a new one) does not make any sense,.... They should be more proactive.

Hi,

Have you been dealing with Richo/Pentax or with an authorised service centre?

Regs,

I believe this can be the case if you buy used lenses and you know when to buy /sell. Top lenses keep their second hand value quite well. But if you buy new you generally will lose when reselling, with some exception (price increases, exceptional deals, etc.)

First they are releasing very interesting and high performing lenses that compete with camera manufacturers' top lenses (think 35mm 1.4 art, 18-35 1.8....)

Now this idea that would mean your investment in lenses is protected as you can change your bodies in the future.

In a world were bodies are commodity and changing continuously, they are turning around the business model: you choose your lenses, not your bodies..... Interesting