Hello and welcome!
Pentax 24/2.8 K (original) can be found on ebay for anywhere between $180
and $250 in excellent/mint- condition. I just bought an SMC-A (later)
version, effectively, for $240.
Those are reportedly superb lenses.
Best,
Mike
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This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. T
I dont shoot fast moving objects much so my opinion might not work for
you but i didnt find this inconvenient. Often i could just focus stopped
down directly and in case it was too dark, open a few stops, focus and
quicky stop down again. But if you are used to using program mode then
this would b
TM wrote:
>
> What do you think about the following lenses?
> 135 f/2.5
> 24 f/3.5
> 50 f/1.4
>
> All are SMC Super Takumar screw mount.
>
Those are superb lenses, all of them. Some say the 50/1.4 SMC Tak is the
best normal lens ever made. The other two are also ranked among the very
best Penta
I guess about 90% of my gear came off ebay and I have always been
satisfied with my purchases or the seller made it right. Ebay is no
different than the big camera store in any big city. Since you are
dealing with used equipment you have to use common sense. Read the
descriptions carefully
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From: TM
Subject: New lister and some questions (long- sorry)
> Hi,
> I just wanted to say hello, as a brand-new subscriber to the
list.
>
> Being a Pentax user from day one (my father has Pentax SLRs
that
> I've kind of inherited), I'm looking to add to my current
e
On Mon, Apr 08, 2002 at 10:52:39PM -0500, Ken Archer wrote:
> Check with KEH or B&H for retail prices and then set your limit.
This part is very important! I have seen things going for more than
retail price of new or dealer's price of used equipment in better
condition.
cheers,
nitin
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This me
What would be a good 24mm wide angle lens that isn't ultra-expensive?
I'm on a budget and would like to keep the lens at $200 or less, if
possible, used, in excellent condition.
Paul Stenquist is our motorsport expert, but I'm afraid the price he quoted
for an SMC 24/3.5K is very optimistic. Ado
> Subject: Re: New lister and some questions (long- sorry)
>
>
> What would be a good 24mm wide angle lens that isn't ultra-expensive?
> I'm on a budget and would like to keep the lens at $200 or less, if
> possible, used, in excellent condition.
I'd switch to
"Paul F. Stregevsky" wrote:
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>
>
> Paul Stenquist is our motorsport expert,
Not really, but thanks.
but I'm afraid the price he quoted
> for an SMC 24/3.5K is very optimistic. Adorama has had one for sale for
> something like $300, and I typically see it sell for more than the SMC 24/2.8K.
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