Stan,
Thanks for the insight. I was most definitely interested in the
200. I have to go back and see what it is exactly. I thought I was paying
attention when writing it down, but like a kid in a candy store I was a bit
excited with all the Pentax glass in front of me.
Anyway, it is not an A* for I think that I would most definitely
have keyed in on that. So it must be a K. I don't mind K lenses. I use
the lenses based on glass not features. I have been known to toss a
Tele-Takumar on an MZ-S.
Thanks again for your help,
Cesar
-----Original Message-----
From: Stan Halpin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 10:05 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: A little help from the group.
Cesar - I have personal experience with only the 40/2.8 and the 300/4. But
based on what I've read and a quick scan of some comments in my web site, I
think that the 200/2.5 is the best lens of the bunch. Said to be very good
optically but heavy. I also think that they are all overpriced (except
maybe the 200/2.5). I sold my 300/4 for much less than $484, I wouldn't go
as low as $125 for my 40/2.8, but I would be embarassed to ask for as much
as $299. $150-175 would probably be about right, even at that maybe a bit
high.
You said A-200/2.5. Don't think so. There is a K 200/2.5 and an A* 200/2.8.
The later in excellent condition is on KEH now for $850. I guess I would
evaluate the K 200/2.5 depending on if you want a K lens and how beat up it
is.
Stan
> From: "Matamoros, Cesar A." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 19:40:43 -0500
> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: A little help from the group.
>
> I have made it to Tucson. What does it say about me that I have hit
> about five camera stores already? I have limited Internet access at the
> moment and as such cannot look through the archives and other sources.
> Therefore I am hoping to hear from the collective group.
>
> I have located an A-200/2.5 in bargain condition for $380. How is
> this lens? Is the price reasonable?
>
> They also have a 300/4 for $484. I already have an A* so I am not
> interested, but am wondering how their pricing is. The lens is in VG
> condition.
>
> I handled a 40/2.8 for the first time. Talk about small. It is in
> Exc- condition and they are asking $299!!!
>
> Finally, they have an A 35-70/3.5-4.5 for $96. It is in VG
> condition. What are the thoughts on this lens? I have shied away from
> zooms, but I recall this lens being discussed on this list and I have to
> admit that I did not really pay attention.
>
> This place has a few screwmount lenses, but mainly in the 50-55mm
> range. I will be going back to see what they else they have after looking
> at my inventory to refresh my memory.
>
> I located two places that repairs cameras. Another has quite a few
> bodies from a screwmount to a couple of black body M series, one being an
> ME. I have enough bodies and am not even going to ask to handle these.
>
>
> Thanks a million for all your help,
>
> César
> Panama City, Florida
> in Tucson, Arizona
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