Adorama used (E-) DA 40mm Ltd: $209

Adorama used (E-) DA 40mm Ltd: $209 · 08:35 AM

Used Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 ED Limited Edition Pancake Lens for Digital SLR Cameras - Black

Thought I might post this here, would have gotten it but I have a 40mm XS anyways. $209 for a 40 Ltd is a pretty good price AFAIK.

E- category is: "Barrel shows signs of wear and/or moderate usage. Lens glass may have some dust / spots that should not affect picture quality."

Outis · 08-29-2014, 07:46 PM

How is it that dust/spots on the lens glass wouldn't affect the picture quality?

Helen Oster · 08-30-2014, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Outis

How is it that dust/spots on the lens glass wouldn't affect the picture quality?

The units are checked over and tested before being rated. And most used items come with a 6-month warranty (which includes a 30-day returns period) if it isn't as described.

stevebrot · 08-30-2014, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Outis

How is it that dust/spots on the lens glass wouldn't affect the picture quality?

Incidental dust on internal elements are sort of a fact of life with used lenses and they generally do not affect picture quality. I have bought a couple of used lenses from Adorama and their rating system is accurate. An E- lens from Adorama will be in as nice or better condition than most lenses offered on the marketplace here or on eBay.

Steve

TedW · 08-31-2014, 12:52 PM

I picked up the 15mm limited their 3 weeks ago, E rated for $409 and am thrilled with the condition and the photo results. I won't hesitate to use them in the future.

JinDesu · 10-06-2014, 10:10 PM

An "E" version has popped up for $219.

Used Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 ED Limited Edition Pancake Lens for Digital SLR Cameras - Black

E category - Barrel may show signs of light wear and/or usage. Lens glass is very clean.*

**UncleVanya** · 10-09-2014, 11:37 AM

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08-29-2014, 07:46 PM	#2
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	How is it that dust/spots on the lens glass wouldn't affect the picture quality?

08-30-2014, 01:04 PM	#3
Helen Oster Adorama Camera Representative Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 550	Originally posted by Outis How is it that dust/spots on the lens glass wouldn't affect the picture quality? The units are checked over and tested before being rated. And most used items come with a 6-month warranty (which includes a 30-day returns period) if it isn't as described.

08-30-2014, 01:43 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Outis How is it that dust/spots on the lens glass wouldn't affect the picture quality? Incidental dust on internal elements are sort of a fact of life with used lenses and they generally do not affect picture quality. I have bought a couple of used lenses from Adorama and their rating system is accurate. An E- lens from Adorama will be in as nice or better condition than most lenses offered on the marketplace here or on eBay. Steve

08-31-2014, 12:52 PM	#5
TedW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 241	I picked up the 15mm limited their 3 weeks ago, E rated for $409 and am thrilled with the condition and the photo results. I won't hesitate to use them in the future.

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JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638 Original Poster	An "E" version has popped up for $219. Used Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 ED Limited Edition Pancake Lens for Digital SLR Cameras - Black E category - Barrel may show signs of light wear and/or usage. Lens glass is very clean.*

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