Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-11 Thread Jostein
Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: sigh Gesundheit. Asthma? :-) Jostein This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-11 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 10 Oct 2005, Tom Reese wrote: Has anyone else noticed that KEH now has: (5) FA 50 2.8 macro lenses (4) F 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 100 2.8 macro lenses (9) FA 28-105 zoom lenses I'm wondering where all these used lenses are coming from and why they're all

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
I've bought from KEH for many years... before they had a web site. While there are multiple copies of some odd ducks available today, I would say their inventory of Pentax lens is at a historic low. Try finding a FA lens or A lens. Regards, Bob S. On 10/11/05, Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-11 Thread Gasha
I'm watching medium format Pentax lenses for a couple of months. And i think K-mount availability is not so good. With few exceptions. Haven't seen any soft lens yet... is it worth to try? Gasha Bob Sullivan wrote: I've bought from KEH for many years... before they had a web site. While

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-11 Thread Toralf Lund
Tom Reese wrote: Has anyone else noticed that KEH now has: (5) FA 50 2.8 macro lenses (4) F 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 100 2.8 macro lenses (9) FA 28-105 zoom lenses I'm wondering where all these used lenses are coming from and why they're all appearing on the market

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-11 Thread Derek
I don't think itÂ’s a coincidence. Fixed focal length auto focus lens have been on KEH Most Wanted list for about a year. Derek Hi! KEH sends buyers out all over the country, picking up inventory from camera stores, distributors, camera fairs and shows, and the like in bulk

something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-10 Thread Tom Reese
Has anyone else noticed that KEH now has: (5) FA 50 2.8 macro lenses (4) F 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 100 2.8 macro lenses (9) FA 28-105 zoom lenses I'm wondering where all these used lenses are coming from and why they're all appearing on the market at once. It seems

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-10 Thread Adam Maas
Tom Reese wrote: Has anyone else noticed that KEH now has: (5) FA 50 2.8 macro lenses (4) F 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 100 2.8 macro lenses (9) FA 28-105 zoom lenses I'm wondering where all these used lenses are coming from and why they're all appearing on the market

RE: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-10 Thread Don Sanderson
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 6:25 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses Has anyone else noticed that KEH now has: (5) FA 50 2.8 macro lenses (4) F 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 100 2.8

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's undoubtedly a precursor to Pentax' demise. Seriously, it's probably a coincidence. Or perhaps someone who was hoarding them dropped a load on KEH. Paul On Oct 10, 2005, at 7:24 PM, Tom Reese wrote: Has anyone else noticed that KEH now has: (5) FA 50 2.8 macro lenses (4) F 85 2.8 soft

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-10 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! (5) FA 50 2.8 macro lenses (4) F 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 85 2.8 soft lenses (2) FA 100 2.8 macro lenses (9) FA 28-105 zoom lenses I'm wondering where all these used lenses are coming from and why they're all appearing on the market at once. It seems more than a little strange. Tom, may

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-10 Thread Shel Belinkoff
to rely solely on customers sending in camera gear for its stock? Shel Am I paranoid or perceptive? [Original Message] From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Date: 10/10/2005 10:00:56 PM Subject: Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

Re: something strange going on with supply of used Pentax lenses

2005-10-10 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! KEH sends buyers out all over the country, picking up inventory from camera stores, distributors, camera fairs and shows, and the like in bulk quantities. It's most likely a new batch of lenses has come in, been graded and put up for sale. Do you really think a company like KEH is going