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**distorted_vision** · 11-26-2007, 06:17 PM

ok, serial number is 5231053 .. it is a continuous f4, 70-210mm pentax , push pull variety in perfect cond in original case. $289AU (dropped $10)

borno · 11-26-2007, 06:25 PM

sounds kind of steep to me, I got mine at a pawn shop for $35 but that was really a fluke I'd think $150 maybe more like it

**distorted_vision** · 11-26-2007, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by borno

sounds kind of steep to me, I got mine at a pawn shop for $35 but that was really a fluke I'd think $150 maybe more like it

hmmm

, ok mate,,.. thanks for that..

FotoPete · 11-26-2007, 08:34 PM

Paid $99 CAN for mine. It had a dented hood and some minor dust on the 2nd element. Fairly minor. What annoys me is that Pentax made the focus ring a two piece design held together by 4 screws.

I tightened them one already. Just last week I took it out to shoot only to realize the focus ring had come loose again...lol. They keep coming loose and then I have to realign infinity (using the moon) and flip up the rubber grip and retighten the screws again.

**distorted_vision** · 11-26-2007, 08:35 PM

i have been ringing around different 2nd hand dealers to price match and i have talked it down to $260au with 2 uv filter, a polariser filter and also a camera lense case that can support my camera and 4 lenses. i think that is fair. i dont have an ebay account, i dont do internet banking and i dont have credit cards, so i think this is probably as good a deal as i can get...

**distorted_vision** · 11-26-2007, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by FotoPete

Paid $99 CAN for mine. It had a dented hood and some minor dust on the 2nd element. Fairly minor. What annoys me is that Pentax made the focus ring a two piece design held together by 4 screws.

I tightened them one already. Just last week I took it out to shoot only to realize the focus ring had come loose again...lol. They keep coming loose and then I have to realign infinity (using the moon) and flip up the rubber grip and retighten the screws again.

lol. jeezuz, get sum loctite thread lock grease mayb? i use it on my cars and its good stuff. i hope this doesnt happen to mine

kjao · 11-26-2007, 10:01 PM

$300 is definitely on the expensive side. I sold mine (Pentax-A 70-210/4) to someone in Tasmania a few months back for about $100 (or was it $120?). And mine was in excellent condition.

cheers
Kenny

**distorted_vision** · 11-27-2007, 12:36 AM

well i ended up getn it for $240 including 2 new uv filters and a polarise filter, and a 2nd hand lowepro bag with enough room for 4 lenses, a flash and my camera body. im happy!.. thanks alot to everyone who warned me about it being to expensive, with a bit of persistance i ended up with a decent deal i rekon..

**distorted_vision** · 11-27-2007, 01:17 AM

heres a few shots at 210mm ..im really happy with it.. but god its heavy,lol
...

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pentkon52 · 11-27-2007, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by distorted_vision

well i ended up getn it for $240 including 2 new uv filters and a polarise filter, and a 2nd hand lowepro bag with enough room for 4 lenses, a flash and my camera body. im happy!.. thanks alot to everyone who warned me about it being to expensive, with a bit of persistance i ended up with a decent deal i rekon..

I;m a bit late in response i see.

I purchase one from a member of another internet Pentax group back in 2001 or 2002, for something like, $150.00 US.

Its a very decent lens, and the 1;4 macro is pretty good, for a zoom.

Dave

Not Registered · 11-27-2007, 06:47 AM

You might want to buy a Vivitar series 1 70-210 f2.8-4 made by komine that it is in the marketplace right now. The price is awesome for such a lens. I never own one but I have read great things about it.

11-26-2007, 06:29 PM	#18
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by borno sounds kind of steep to me, I got mine at a pawn shop for $35 but that was really a fluke I'd think $150 maybe more like it hmmm, ok mate,,.. thanks for that.. Last edited by distorted_vision; 11-26-2007 at 07:30 PM.

11-27-2007, 01:17 AM	#24
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308 Original Poster	heres a few shots at 210mm ..im really happy with it.. but god its heavy,lol ... ... Last edited by distorted_vision; 11-27-2007 at 01:24 AM.

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11-26-2007, 06:17 PM	#16
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308 Original Poster	ok, serial number is 5231053 .. it is a continuous f4, 70-210mm pentax , push pull variety in perfect cond in original case. $289AU (dropped $10)

11-26-2007, 06:25 PM	#17
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	sounds kind of steep to me, I got mine at a pawn shop for $35 but that was really a fluke I'd think $150 maybe more like it

11-26-2007, 08:34 PM	#19
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	Paid $99 CAN for mine. It had a dented hood and some minor dust on the 2nd element. Fairly minor. What annoys me is that Pentax made the focus ring a two piece design held together by 4 screws. I tightened them one already. Just last week I took it out to shoot only to realize the focus ring had come loose again...lol. They keep coming loose and then I have to realign infinity (using the moon) and flip up the rubber grip and retighten the screws again.

11-26-2007, 08:35 PM	#20
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308 Original Poster	i have been ringing around different 2nd hand dealers to price match and i have talked it down to $260au with 2 uv filter, a polariser filter and also a camera lense case that can support my camera and 4 lenses. i think that is fair. i dont have an ebay account, i dont do internet banking and i dont have credit cards, so i think this is probably as good a deal as i can get...

11-26-2007, 08:37 PM	#21
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by FotoPete Paid $99 CAN for mine. It had a dented hood and some minor dust on the 2nd element. Fairly minor. What annoys me is that Pentax made the focus ring a two piece design held together by 4 screws. I tightened them one already. Just last week I took it out to shoot only to realize the focus ring had come loose again...lol. They keep coming loose and then I have to realign infinity (using the moon) and flip up the rubber grip and retighten the screws again. lol. jeezuz, get sum loctite thread lock grease mayb? i use it on my cars and its good stuff. i hope this doesnt happen to mine

11-26-2007, 10:01 PM	#22
kjao Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 423	$300 is definitely on the expensive side. I sold mine (Pentax-A 70-210/4) to someone in Tasmania a few months back for about $100 (or was it $120?). And mine was in excellent condition. cheers Kenny

11-27-2007, 12:36 AM	#23
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308 Original Poster	well i ended up getn it for $240 including 2 new uv filters and a polarise filter, and a 2nd hand lowepro bag with enough room for 4 lenses, a flash and my camera body. im happy!.. thanks alot to everyone who warned me about it being to expensive, with a bit of persistance i ended up with a decent deal i rekon..

11-27-2007, 06:31 AM	#25
pentkon52 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Region Canada Posts: 641	Originally posted by distorted_vision well i ended up getn it for $240 including 2 new uv filters and a polarise filter, and a 2nd hand lowepro bag with enough room for 4 lenses, a flash and my camera body. im happy!.. thanks alot to everyone who warned me about it being to expensive, with a bit of persistance i ended up with a decent deal i rekon.. I;m a bit late in response i see. I purchase one from a member of another internet Pentax group back in 2001 or 2002, for something like, $150.00 US. Its a very decent lens, and the 1;4 macro is pretty good, for a zoom. Dave

11-27-2007, 06:47 AM	#26
Not Registered Guest	You might want to buy a Vivitar series 1 70-210 f2.8-4 made by komine that it is in the marketplace right now. The price is awesome for such a lens. I never own one but I have read great things about it.

need advice ASAP on pentax 70-210mm

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