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pschlute wrote:
This is my understanding too. I get the feeling this has all happened rather quickly for Pentax too.
Much the same as the "new" 100mm macro, a small upgrade and raise the price by a third.This is my understanding too. I get the feeling this has all happened rather quickly for Pentax too.
They could have given the macro a SDM motor at least and the K-f something better than the very old 11 point af system.
RobL wrote:
Thanks all, some fair points made. I have got reasonable prices for other Pentax lenses recently on eBay so I will have to look again at my minimum offer prices although I always search the site first to see what is being asked for similar items. .
Don't look at asking prices on eBay, they are usually still there for a reason. I always look back at what they have sold for in the last few months.Thanks all, some fair points made. I have got reasonable prices for other Pentax lenses recently on eBay so I will have to look again at my minimum offer prices although I always search the site first to see what is being asked for similar items. .
Comment by Mike-P posted on Why does everyone rate MPB? at 04/11/2022 - 19:39
If you want to "put the work in" then you will always get a better price but MBP offer an alternative for those that don't plus they will buy the whole lot in one go if you are changing systems. Ebay sales value is now a lot less since Brexit, I get nowhere near what I used to now Europe has to pay import charges.
Also their business model is based on fast turnover, Pentax, Leica and Panasonic will hang around a lot longer than Sony, Canon and Nikon so I imagine they will be offering a lower valuation due to stuff sometimes sitting in the warehouse for months at a time. Personally I have sold a lot of Canon and Nikon gear to them as the prices were nearly as much as I could get from Ebay without the hassle but other gear I will always list on Ebay myself.
Finally, the price you are asking for the 28-105mm is too high, I have had one on Ebay at £350 for ages and I know I have overvalued that but I'm not sure I want to sell it yet.
Also their business model is based on fast turnover, Pentax, Leica and Panasonic will hang around a lot longer than Sony, Canon and Nikon so I imagine they will be offering a lower valuation due to stuff sometimes sitting in the warehouse for months at a time. Personally I have sold a lot of Canon and Nikon gear to them as the prices were nearly as much as I could get from Ebay without the hassle but other gear I will always list on Ebay myself.
Finally, the price you are asking for the 28-105mm is too high, I have had one on Ebay at £350 for ages and I know I have overvalued that but I'm not sure I want to sell it yet.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Why does everyone rate MPB? at 04/11/2022 - 13:44
Agree with everyone else, great set ....
Comment by Mike-P posted on Some from Whitby Goth Event today. at 03/11/2022 - 09:57
£299 plus postage at Park cameras LINK
Comment by Mike-P posted on HD Pentax-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited Lens Black at 02/11/2022 - 15:34
Mecablitz digital flash for sale, Pentax mount. Ideal for those bodies missing inbuilt flash or even as just a pocket flash when travelling.
£50 including UK postage
£50 including UK postage
Comment by Mike-P posted on Mecablitz 26-AF1 Digital Flash at 02/11/2022 - 15:25
SRS came through again ... just received an email to say they are in stock so ordered.
Comment by Mike-P posted on WANTED : Pentax Eyecup FT at 26/10/2022 - 16:40
I have thought about it a couple of times as it's a fantastic lens at a great price but I just wouldn't use it enough.
Comment by Mike-P posted on D FA* 70-200 F2.8, filter set at 23/10/2022 - 10:32
Perhaps it would have been better to keep the same name rather than launching it as "new", when it clearly isn't.
That's marketing for you
Saying that it didn't stop them doing it with the macro lens.