How much for: Pentax KX w/ lenses

[syn664]

I was looking to sell this camera and lenses. I was wondering the prices i should be looking for, for each item. Thanks.

Pentax KX
Pentax Lens 1:4.5/85~210mm
SMC Pentax 1:3.5/24mm
SMC Pentax 1:1.2/50mm

[tux08902]

I don't know about the camera and the zoom lens, but the two primes that you have listed will cost you about $800 to $1000. The 24/3.5 is fairly expensive because demand has gone up, while supply has gone down, and the 50/1.2 still remains a novelty. I think there is one listed on eBay right now with a buy it now price of $660 or $700.

[syn664]

thanks i had no idea i could get that much. Can anyone else tell me anythign more about them? i want to post them to sell but not sure what i should start at, thanks

[GaryML]

Originally Posted by tux08902

I don't know about the camera and the zoom lens, but the two primes that you have listed will cost you about $800 to $1000. The 24/3.5 is fairly expensive because demand has gone up, while supply has gone down, and the 50/1.2 still remains a novelty. I think there is one listed on eBay right now with a buy it now price of $660 or $700.

With any used item the condition is critical in determining value. Without any idea of condition, there is no way to assign a value.

Assuming the condition of the items is equivalent to KEH's "EX+" (i.e, no damage, scratches, paint loss or other obvious signs of wear and tear, 100% functional, and with perfect glass), the estimate above is still too high. These are the original smc lenses ("K" mount) without the "A" aperture setting. The value of the 50mm f/1.2 K is significantly less than the SMC-A 50mm f1.2, and the same is true of the 24mm lenses as well.

KEH has an SMC-A 50mm f1.2 for sale in EX condition for $569. Personally, I think that is a bit high, and that lens has been there for at least a month. The "K" version of the 50mm f1.2 is probably worth more in the range of $400-475 in similar condition.

With the 24mm manual focus lenses, the SMC-A 24mm f2.8 is more desirable and valuable. KEH has a SMC A 24mm f2.8 in EX+ sells for about $400, whereas the SMC ("K") version in EX+ condition sells for $286. Although KEH doesn't have the f3.5 version for sale at present, I think it is worth slightly less than the f2.8 version as it is older, slower, longer and heavier than the f2.8 version. (And yes, I am aware of some user claims that the f3.5 is a better performer than the "K" f2.8.)

So the retail value of the 50mm f1.2 plus the 24mm f3.5 is more in the range of $650-700. And that is a price from a store that offers a warranty and has a long track record of reliable service. Personally, I'm willing to pay more for a retail store purchase as compared to a private transaction with a stranger on some place like eBay.

The OP should watch eBay prices (search completed items) as well as check prices at used camera stores like KEH to determine a baseline value for himself or herself.