good deal for these limiteds?

angelo9978 · 12-06-2011, 10:01 AM

I actually was looking to get the DA 40mm limited or the DA 35mm macro limited. I already have the FA 77mm, which I love to death.

However, there is a seller who is packaging the DA 70 and 40 limiteds for $650, both presumably in mint condition. Is that a good price to get both? I probably wouldn't want the hassle to resell the 70, but the redundancy of having both the 70 and 77 is not appealing to me. Would you buy both at this price?

Docrwm · 12-06-2011, 10:14 AM

Would depend on the seller and the condition of the used lenses. Its cheaper than buying them, at a good price, new.

yusuf · 12-06-2011, 10:38 AM

Good deal imo, DA70 is usually > $400 and DA40 is around $275-300 here.

Adam · 12-06-2011, 10:38 AM

870 for both new- so I'd say yes

Pentax SMCP-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited Series Autofocus Lens 21620
Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Series Autofocus Lens 21550

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angelo9978 · 12-06-2011, 10:55 AM

Thanks everyone

I think I'll go for it. If they are as advertised, I'd love to trade for a 100mm d-fa wr for the da 70, or maybe add some cash to get the 50-135 :P

eddie1960 · 12-06-2011, 11:29 AM

A lot of people have both and use them for different purposes from what i've seen. Good deal in any case.

paperbag846 · 12-06-2011, 12:50 PM

Filp the 70 for 425 and you get the DA 40 for 225...

12-06-2011, 10:01 AM	#1
angelo9978 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 231	good deal for these limiteds? I actually was looking to get the DA 40mm limited or the DA 35mm macro limited. I already have the FA 77mm, which I love to death. However, there is a seller who is packaging the DA 70 and 40 limiteds for $650, both presumably in mint condition. Is that a good price to get both? I probably wouldn't want the hassle to resell the 70, but the redundancy of having both the 70 and 77 is not appealing to me. Would you buy both at this price?

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12-06-2011, 10:14 AM	#2
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Would depend on the seller and the condition of the used lenses. Its cheaper than buying them, at a good price, new.

12-06-2011, 10:38 AM	#3
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Good deal imo, DA70 is usually > $400 and DA40 is around $275-300 here.

12-06-2011, 10:38 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	870 for both new- so I'd say yes Pentax SMCP-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited Series Autofocus Lens 21620 Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Series Autofocus Lens 21550 Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-06-2011, 10:55 AM	#5
angelo9978 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 231 Original Poster	Thanks everyone I think I'll go for it. If they are as advertised, I'd love to trade for a 100mm d-fa wr for the da 70, or maybe add some cash to get the 50-135 :P

12-06-2011, 11:29 AM	#6
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	A lot of people have both and use them for different purposes from what i've seen. Good deal in any case.

12-06-2011, 12:50 PM	#7
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Filp the 70 for 425 and you get the DA 40 for 225...