Re: Scarcity vs. demand in used lens pricing (was: RE: 300mm f2.8 (FA vs A))
Sorry Peter, but from what I've seen Vivitar (even VS1) lenses aren't worth more in Nikon mount. Used Nikkor lenses may, in general, sell for more used than Pentax lenses, but not 3rd party ones. There are also a number of focal length Nikon lenses that are very common, but rare for Pentax (105, 85 180/200) that are cheaper for Nikons. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have often been surprised by the sometimes low prices garnered by some of the older VS1 lenses, despite cult status. Gents. Let me ask you. How much more would it have sold for, all things being equal, in Nikon mount? I think we all have to realise that we are in the minority being Pentax-fanciers. Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 300mm f2.8 (FA vs A)
Hi Jerome, Don't know for sure, the prices you mention are for new I suppose ... I own the SMCP-A* 300mm f/2.8 ED IF which I bought used for about US $3000 two years ago. All I can say it has a VERY solid build, is remarkebly sharp and has enough contrast. It also combines perfectly with the MF 1.4xL and 2xL teleconverters, and as a bonus you can turn it into a very usefull 510mm f/4.7 autofocus lens using the 1.7x AF adapter. I doubt the AF version of the lens is any less optically, but maybe the build quality, and lack of real (AF) matching teleconverters plays a role in the popularity of the lens. Regards, JvW On Thu, 18 Jul 2002 23:23:34 -0400 (EDT), Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes wrote: My question is, why is there a price difference between these two lenses? More specifically, why is the FA* version less expensive than the A*? Personally, I would have expected the reverse. -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
300mm f2.8 (FA vs A)
I have questions... but first here are examples of listings for these lenses (as taken from BH website). Telephoto SMCP-A* 300mm f/2.8 ED IF Manual Focus Lens Price: $5,152.50 Telephoto SMCP-FA* 300mm f/2.8 ED IF Autofocus Lens Price: $4,299.95 My question is, why is there a price difference between these two lenses? More specifically, why is the FA* version less expensive than the A*? Personally, I would have expected the reverse. I've also taken note that the A* version of this lens has always been the rave on PDML and also on Stan Halpin's site. Should this also be interpreted as a 'black eye' against the FA version, or just a shared preference for manual focus big glass amongst PDMLers? Since AF is typically not free, I'm guessing that there must be some _significant_ optical quality differences (about $1000 worth) between the two lenses [which would actually surprise me quite a bit]. Can anyone confirm or deny this presumption? For those with experience with these lenses (preferably first hand, but second or third hands will do, too).. please enlighten me! Thanks in advance, jerome __ [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
