Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263ssPageName=ADME:B:WN:US:1 Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/Chronicle.html
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItemitem=7520967263ssPageName=ADME:B:WN:US:1 How about these two from the UK. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItemrd=1item=7517312491ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItemrd=1item=7519160366ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT John
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
And a K30/2.8 went for a bundle as well. IIRC, over $250. (dojarek was the seller) And it wasn't even a pristine example. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
So, what do those prices suggest? Scarcity? Quality? Collector status? Shel John Whittingham Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:06:09 -0700 A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263 How about these two from the UK. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7517312491 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7519160366
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
I've been watching the FA 35/2 for awhile, and it seems to be scarcity that drives its price. It seems to eternally be on back-order at BH. The FA 20/2.8 is in stock at the moment, but unfortunately my liquidity is on back order. :) Tim On 6/10/05 8:19, Shel Belinkoff wrote: So, what do those prices suggest? Scarcity? Quality? Collector status? Shel John Whittingham Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:06:09 -0700 A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263 How about these two from the UK. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7517312491 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7519160366
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
Are you suggesting, then, that it's scarcity that drives the price of K lenses, or are you just commenting on the FA 35/2.0? And where does the FA 20/2.8 fit into this? Shel [Original Message] From: Tim Sherburne ] I've been watching the FA 35/2 for awhile, and it seems to be scarcity that drives its price. It seems to eternally be on back-order at BH. The FA 20/2.8 is in stock at the moment, but unfortunately my liquidity is on back order. :) Tim On 6/10/05 8:19, Shel Belinkoff wrote: So, what do those prices suggest? Scarcity? Quality? Collector status? Shel John Whittingham Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:06:09 -0700 A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263 How about these two from the UK. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7517312491 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7519160366
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Are you suggesting, then, that it's scarcity that drives the price of K lenses, or are you just commenting on the FA 35/2.0? And where does the FA 20/2.8 fit into this? Normally, market demand drives prices. When it comes to eBay, ignorance and dumbasses who bid without any intention of ever completing the purchase seem have more effect. I wouldn't take an eBay price as market value. I've seen too much stuff sell there for way more than I could get it from KEH, Adorama or BH. Tom Reese
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
Not surprising, it's a fast 35mm the prices for these have always been relatively high. The price is still very reasonable if you compare it to the FA 35f2. Joe Wilensky wrote: A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263ssPageName=ADME:B:WN:US:1 Joe -- A man's only as old as the woman he feels. --Groucho Marx
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
Yes, and the A and FA series 35/2 lenses have long carried a premium, though there was a time not too long ago that the M and K 35/2 lenses could be found for very reasonable prices, even when prices on the 30/2.8 and even the pancake were high. Joe Not surprising, it's a fast 35mm the prices for these have always been relatively high. The price is still very reasonable if you compare it to the FA 35f2. Joe Wilensky wrote: A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263ssPageName=ADME:B:WN:US:1 Joe -- A man's only as old as the woman he feels. --Groucho Marx -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/Chronicle.html
The business end of cameras (Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!)
Joe Wilensky Fri, 10 Jun 2005 10:55:54 -0700 Yes, and the A and FA series 35/2 lenses have long carried a premium, though there was a time not too long ago that the M and K 35/2 lenses could be found for very reasonable prices, even when prices on the 30/2.8 and even the pancake were high. Joe The season is also a boon to prices. They're most often cheaper in the winter. Yet given where the prices were 6 months ago, prices going even higher is not unforseeable. And, IIRC, my FA50/1.4 came from you last year @ a pretty modest price. As a wise friend once instructed me: Today's expensive dollars are tomorrow's cheap dollars. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
My belief is the relative scarcity of these two FA lenses has contributed to higher used prices. I don't know what plan Pentax has for them, but they may not command the same production resources as their other products. Older glass isn't something I follow too closely. Given the choice between a K 35/2 and an FA 35/2, I'd probably pick the FA, despite the better build quality of the K; I appreciate the FA's additional features too much. t On 6/10/05 9:00, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Are you suggesting, then, that it's scarcity that drives the price of K lenses, or are you just commenting on the FA 35/2.0? And where does the FA 20/2.8 fit into this? Shel [Original Message] From: Tim Sherburne ] I've been watching the FA 35/2 for awhile, and it seems to be scarcity that drives its price. It seems to eternally be on back-order at BH. The FA 20/2.8 is in stock at the moment, but unfortunately my liquidity is on back order. :) Tim On 6/10/05 8:19, Shel Belinkoff wrote: So, what do those prices suggest? Scarcity? Quality? Collector status? Shel John Whittingham Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:06:09 -0700 A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263 How about these two from the UK. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7517312491 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7519160366
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
So, what do those prices suggest? Scarcity? Quality? Collector status? Shel Lots of users of *ist D,DS,DL over here in the UK!? They're selling like hot cakes, even I'm tempted. John -- Original Message --- From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 08:19:24 -0700 Subject: Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues! So, what do those prices suggest? Scarcity? Quality? Collector status? Shel John Whittingham Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:06:09 -0700 A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263 How about these two from the UK. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7517312491 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7519160366 --- End of Original Message ---
Re: The business end of cameras (Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!)
I'm looking at eBay/KEH price trends, not PDML members who may be pricing knowing they'd like lenses and cameras to go to good homes on the list. ;-) Joe And, IIRC, my FA50/1.4 came from you last year @ a pretty modest price. As a wise friend once instructed me: Today's expensive dollars are tomorrow's cheap dollars. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/Chronicle.html
Re: The business end of cameras (Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!)
On Fri, Jun 10, 2005 at 02:20:45PM -0400, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Joe Wilensky Fri, 10 Jun 2005 10:55:54 -0700 Yes, and the A and FA series 35/2 lenses have long carried a premium, though there was a time not too long ago that the M and K 35/2 lenses could be found for very reasonable prices, even when prices on the 30/2.8 and even the pancake were high. Joe The season is also a boon to prices. They're most often cheaper in the winter. Yet given where the prices were 6 months ago, prices going even higher is not unforseeable. And, IIRC, my FA50/1.4 came from you last year @ a pretty modest price. KEH had one (briefly) yesterday for $172. Somebody beat me to it :-(
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
I've been watching the FA 35/2 for awhile, and it seems to be scarcity that drives its price. It seems to eternally be on back-order at BH. It was readily available from Pentax Canada last month! Andre
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
Well maybe I just need to broaden my search a bit! Thanks for the tip, Andre. Tim On 6/10/05 15:23, Andre Langevin wrote: I've been watching the FA 35/2 for awhile, and it seems to be scarcity that drives its price. It seems to eternally be on back-order at BH. It was readily available from Pentax Canada last month! Andre
Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!
A K30 f2.8 is listed at KEH at the bargain price of $349, so $250 for Dojarek's lens on eBay doesn't look like such a bad deal... Regards, Jim
