So who got that 200mm 2.5?

yeatzee · 07-22-2011, 08:09 PM

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Very Rare SMC Pentax 1:2.5 200mm Asahi Opt. Lens + Case - eBay (item 130549077997 end time Jul-22-11 20:06:22 PDT)

I was bidding on this sucker but holy hell! In a matter of 20 or so seconds it practically doubled in price! There's no way I was going to pay $300 let alone $400 but apparently someone out there thought it was worth it.... so speak up

dgaies · 07-22-2011, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

Very Rare SMC Pentax 1:2.5 200mm Asahi Opt. Lens + Case - eBay (item 130549077997 end time Jul-22-11 20:06:22 PDT)

I was bidding on this sucker but holy hell! In a matter of 20 or so seconds it practically doubled in price! There's no way I was going to pay $300 let alone $400 but apparently someone out there thought it was worth it.... so speak up

Not me. My snipe was set at about $250

jimr-pdx · 07-22-2011, 08:41 PM

And I thought I couldn't be happier with the price I paid for the smc-m 200/4!

Pentax sure made some amazing lenses in its past, I hadn't known of this one. As you say though - $400+ for a lens I'd never want to risk dropping so would use every other blue moon.

**jatrax** · 07-22-2011, 08:49 PM

Not me either, darn it But it sure was fun watching!

yeatzee · 07-22-2011, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by dgaies

Not me. My snipe was set at about $250

I was set for $250 incl. shipping

Than the bid war got the best of me and I went a bit above that but stopped after it started to reach $300

wwwmorrell · 07-22-2011, 09:09 PM

Lets hope Ricoh produces some compatable lenses soon, these prices are crazy.

dgaies · 07-22-2011, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by wwwmorrell

Lets hope Ricoh produces some compatable lenses soon, these prices are crazy.

There's always the DA*200

Last edited by dgaies; 07-22-2011 at 09:27 PM.

pickles · 07-22-2011, 09:24 PM

That is a pretty good lens.....I think you've gotta keep in mind what that lens is....I mean it's 200 "two point five".....so it's a good piece of glass.
I reckon the price was reasonable.....for that particular Pentax lens.
Cheers, Pickles.

**gofour3** · 07-22-2011, 10:34 PM

I see the ebay seller "borrowed" my quote in a recent post here on the forum:

Yep it's the fastest 200mm prime that Pentax has ever made.
A classic K series lens.

As Martin said, $412.00 is a very good price as the K200/2.5 is worth more than that. You just have to hold one and you’ll see what I mean.

Phil.

wwwmorrell · 07-22-2011, 11:19 PM

Not @ f/2.5 or lower.

Originally posted by dgaies

There's always the DA*200

xjjohnno · 07-23-2011, 12:00 AM

Don't look at me, I bought mine from one of the Aussie members of this forum and glad I did.

BillM · 07-23-2011, 12:08 AM

Yeats,you get ahold of one of those things,world of "tiny" gonna get 'knockd' on its ear.
Finding one in good shape for $300 going to be tough.You were born for that lens,
hope things work out.

LX & SMC K200/2.5 with 13mm extension on 100 ektar (butterfly weed) F/16 @ 1/8 sec.

wjt · 07-23-2011, 12:47 AM

I was watching it but I am in saving mode, LBA is a cold heartless b*@!#, sadly it went too high for an impulse buy for me to justify. Was hoping nobody else was watching it... Like the K55 i was watching the other day that went for something like AU$18 had to settle crying baby and missed the end, probably should use sniping software to avoid that happening again.

Hope someone here did indeed get the 200.

xjjohnno · 07-23-2011, 04:21 AM - **1 Like**

A very fair price, have to agree with Picles there.
Some pics from mine, recent zoo visit.

dgaies · 07-23-2011, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by wwwmorrell

Lets hope Ricoh produces some compatable lenses soon, these prices are crazy.

Originally posted by dgaies

There's always the DA*200

Originally posted by wwwmorrell

Not @ f/2.5 or lower.

True, the DA*200 isn't at f/2.5 or lower, but I'm not sure I see how that is relevant. I brought up the DA*200 because you originally said you hope Ricoh produces some comparable lenses because these prices are crazy. A new 200mm lens faster than the DA*200/2.8 would certainly be more expensive, nor less. Or did I misunderstand what you were getting at?

07-22-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	So who got that 200mm 2.5? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Very Rare SMC Pentax 1:2.5 200mm Asahi Opt. Lens + Case - eBay (item 130549077997 end time Jul-22-11 20:06:22 PDT) I was bidding on this sucker but holy hell! In a matter of 20 or so seconds it practically doubled in price! There's no way I was going to pay $300 let alone $400 but apparently someone out there thought it was worth it.... so speak up

07-22-2011, 10:34 PM	#9
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	I see the ebay seller "borrowed" my quote in a recent post here on the forum: Yep it's the fastest 200mm prime that Pentax has ever made. A classic K series lens. As Martin said, $412.00 is a very good price as the K200/2.5 is worth more than that. You just have to hold one and you’ll see what I mean. Phil. Last edited by gofour3; 07-22-2011 at 10:43 PM.

07-22-2011, 11:19 PM	#10
wwwmorrell Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mount Buller, Australia Posts: 397	Not @ f/2.5 or lower. Originally posted by dgaies There's always the DA200 Last edited by wwwmorrell; 07-23-2011 at 12:08 AM.*

07-23-2011, 12:08 AM	#12
BillM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ferguson, Mo. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,348	Yeats,you get ahold of one of those things,world of "tiny" gonna get 'knockd' on its ear. Finding one in good shape for $300 going to be tough.You were born for that lens, hope things work out. LX & SMC K200/2.5 with 13mm extension on 100 ektar (butterfly weed) F/16 @ 1/8 sec. Attached Images

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dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by wwwmorrell Lets hope Ricoh produces some compatable lenses soon, these prices are crazy. There's always the DA200 Last edited by dgaies; 07-22-2011 at 09:27 PM.*

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pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	That is a pretty good lens.....I think you've gotta keep in mind what that lens is....I mean it's 200 "two point five".....so it's a good piece of glass. I reckon the price was reasonable.....for that particular Pentax lens. Cheers, Pickles.

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xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Don't look at me, I bought mine from one of the Aussie members of this forum and glad I did.

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wjt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth Photos: Albums Posts: 371	I was watching it but I am in saving mode, LBA is a cold heartless b*@!#, sadly it went too high for an impulse buy for me to justify. Was hoping nobody else was watching it... Like the K55 i was watching the other day that went for something like AU$18 had to settle crying baby and missed the end, probably should use sniping software to avoid that happening again. Hope someone here did indeed get the 200.

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xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	A very fair price, have to agree with Picles there. Some pics from mine, recent zoo visit.

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dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by wwwmorrell Lets hope Ricoh produces some compatable lenses soon, these prices are crazy. Originally posted by dgaies There's always the DA200 Originally posted by wwwmorrell Not @ f/2.5 or lower. True, the DA200 isn't at f/2.5 or lower, but I'm not sure I see how that is relevant. I brought up the DA200 because you originally said you hope Ricoh produces some comparable lenses because these prices are crazy. A new 200mm lens faster than the DA200/2.8 would certainly be more expensive, nor less. Or did I misunderstand what you were getting at?