My FA43 and FA77 has rather strange serial numbers

ogl · 10-08-2010, 11:21 PM

SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited Serials - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Serials - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

who can explain?

0017775 - FA43 silver
0008007 - FA77 black

Adam · 10-08-2010, 11:24 PM

Maybe they decided to eliminate the zeros after concluding that fewer than 100,000 would be produced? That would explain why the early lenses had them, but the later ones didn't.

wlachan · 10-08-2010, 11:25 PM

Probably just how many copies have been sold since released. My 1st FA77 bought in Japan when it was just released had serial # 0000xxx.

ogl · 10-08-2010, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by wlachan

Probably just how many copies have been sold since released. My 1st FA77 bought in Japan when it was just released had serial # 0000xxx.

Maybe...

TOUGEFC · 10-09-2010, 12:30 AM

My MIJ 77 black has, 00xxxxx, its also in the new database. I entered those zero's into the databse but they dont show up.

Fogel70 · 10-09-2010, 12:36 AM

What is strange about these SN?
Doesn't all Pentax lenses use 7 digits for serial number?

If having fewer digits that 7 in PF database the number was probably not correct entered or the database software has removed supplementary zeros in front of serial number.

ogl · 10-09-2010, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by Fogel70

What is strange about these SN?
Doesn't all Pentax lenses use 7 digits for serial number?

If having fewer digits that 7 in PF database the number was probably not correct entered or the database software has removed supplementary zeros in front of serial number.

Need to explain to users to put all digits in data-base. IMO

**Michaelina2** · 10-09-2010, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by ogl

who can explain?

0017775 - FA43 silver
0008007 - FA77 black

Possibly origin unknown knock-offs?

stevebrot · 10-09-2010, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

Possibly origin unknown knock-offs?

Steve

JeffJS · 10-09-2010, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by wlachan

Probably just how many copies have been sold since released. My 1st FA77 bought in Japan when it was just released had serial # 0000xxx.

So does mine. I bought it second hand. The only FA limited I bought new is the 43 and it is 00xxxxx.

Asahiflex · 10-09-2010, 01:15 PM

I don't see any problems. What is the problem?

10-08-2010, 11:21 PM	#1
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	My FA43 and FA77 has rather strange serial numbers SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited Serials - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Serials - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com who can explain? 0017775 - FA43 silver 0008007 - FA77 black

10-08-2010, 11:24 PM	#2
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10-08-2010, 11:25 PM	#3
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Probably just how many copies have been sold since released. My 1st FA77 bought in Japan when it was just released had serial # 0000xxx.

10-08-2010, 11:31 PM	#4
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by wlachan Probably just how many copies have been sold since released. My 1st FA77 bought in Japan when it was just released had serial # 0000xxx. Maybe...

10-09-2010, 12:30 AM	#5
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	My MIJ 77 black has, 00xxxxx, its also in the new database. I entered those zero's into the databse but they dont show up.

10-09-2010, 12:36 AM	#6
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	What is strange about these SN? Doesn't all Pentax lenses use 7 digits for serial number? If having fewer digits that 7 in PF database the number was probably not correct entered or the database software has removed supplementary zeros in front of serial number.

10-09-2010, 04:04 AM	#7
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fogel70 What is strange about these SN? Doesn't all Pentax lenses use 7 digits for serial number? If having fewer digits that 7 in PF database the number was probably not correct entered or the database software has removed supplementary zeros in front of serial number. Need to explain to users to put all digits in data-base. IMO

10-09-2010, 08:08 AM	#8
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300	Originally posted by ogl who can explain? 0017775 - FA43 silver 0008007 - FA77 black Possibly origin unknown knock-offs?

10-09-2010, 08:32 AM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Michaelina2 Possibly origin unknown knock-offs? Steve

10-09-2010, 10:45 AM	#10
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by wlachan Probably just how many copies have been sold since released. My 1st FA77 bought in Japan when it was just released had serial # 0000xxx. So does mine. I bought it second hand. The only FA limited I bought new is the 43 and it is 00xxxxx.

10-09-2010, 01:15 PM	#11
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	I don't see any problems. What is the problem?