[SOLD] FS: Pentax FA* 300mm f 4.5- $1095 shipped conus (elsewhere negotiable)

button · 03-16-2008, 12:33 PM

I have the above lens in excellent condition. It has a few small scratches on the body and hood but is otherwise superb. Glass clean- no haze, fungus, or appreciable internal dust. Aperture blades snappy. Ships w/ original box, caps, and soft case. I will also include a tripod mount that I built for this lens for free- it doesn't scratch the body, and allows camera rotation. The price is low, because I need the $!! Paypal or money order preferred. PM me w/ questions.

Thanks,
John

*m8o* · 03-16-2008, 03:02 PM

If I didn't have what I do I'd jump on it. Good luck. I just couldn't help posting and asking why you'd part with such a gem?

button · 03-16-2008, 04:11 PM

Yeah, it's a gem. I'm just not using it as often as I thought I would, and I need the cash for other photography related items.

John

*Sirfishalot* · 03-16-2008, 11:53 PM

Bump for a great lens! I'll never sell my copy (well, maybe if the DA* turns out to be lighter & better).

JayT

frank · 03-16-2008, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by Sirfishalot

Bump for a great lens! I'll never sell my copy (well, maybe if the DA* turns out to be lighter & better).

JayT

The DA* is an F4 lens, and it has a 77mm front thread size. I don't think it'd be lighter than the FA one

I myself would be keeping mine even the DA*300/4 turns out to be better (don't know how can Pentax make a better 300mm lens except the F2.8 one ...)

BTW, John, pity to see you let this one go ...

button · 03-17-2008, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by frank

BTW, John, pity to see you let this one go ...

Yeah, it's kinda sad. But, I'm sure it will make someone happy- it certainly did so for me when I used it.

John

button · 03-30-2008, 08:48 PM

still available.

*aegisphan* · 03-30-2008, 09:00 PM

I'm just curious how you would use that tripod collar on a tripod.

David07 · 03-30-2008, 09:03 PM

PM sent......

button · 03-31-2008, 08:35 AM

Just screw the tripod mounting plate into the base of the wooden mount, and you're ready to go. I used it several times, and the balance is quite good with a k10d.

John

button · 04-03-2008, 03:18 PM

I added some pics of the tripod mounted lens w/ k10d. I know that many people seek the F* 300, because of its built in mount. This mount more than adequately addresses this issue and is easily installed/removed.

John

Gruoso · 04-03-2008, 03:35 PM

I will give you 1100 if you include the tripod+head on the price

**Peter Zack** · 04-03-2008, 03:58 PM

Very inventive collar. A little silver paint and you could market that to Bogen.

button · 04-06-2008, 08:17 PM

Sale pending....

button · 04-14-2008, 12:21 PM

Lens is sold.