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CMG · 08-09-2012, 11:00 AM

I recently purchased an FA-43 (AIV) lens. Lens is from one of the two reputable dealers that many of us buy from in NYC. Funny things....the lens has no serial number anywhere...at least as far as I can tell. Also, the model designation is not engraved on anywhere. The distance scale is there. The lens came with all the correct paperwork, including the warranty card with the serial number printed on it. My two other FA Limiteds (same store) do have serial numbers and model designations engraved. Is this just a Pentax quirk or what? Thanks!

pxpaulx · 08-09-2012, 11:20 AM

My serial number is on the front of the lens, where the name, focal length and F-stop are written.

CMG · 08-09-2012, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

My serial number is on the front of the lens, where the name, focal length and F-stop are written.

Ah ha! There it is! Funny how always find things in the last place you look

. Thanks!!

AussieTrev · 08-09-2012, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

My serial number is on the front of the lens, where the name, focal length and F-stop are written.

This is how Pentax did it in the old days, my 50mm f1.7 has it on the front.

CMG · 08-09-2012, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by AussieTrev

This is how Pentax did it in the old days, my 50mm f1.7 has it on the front.

That's a cool bit of Pentax history! Thanks!

**rayallen** · 08-10-2012, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by CMG

Ah ha! There it is! Funny how always find things in the last place you look

. Thanks!!

Yes, it is ALWAYS in the last place you look. Once you have found it, you stop looking!

CMG · 08-10-2012, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

Yes, it is ALWAYS in the last place you look. Once you have found it, you stop looking!

Can't seem to get around that fact!

Lloydy · 08-10-2012, 05:06 PM

My insurance company wants all serial numbers, but my 18-55 kit lens has never had a number, not even on the paperwork or box.

**rayallen** · 08-10-2012, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Lloydy

My insurance company wants all serial numbers, but my 18-55 kit lens has never had a number, not even on the paperwork or box.

That sounds a bit odd. I have two of them and the serial number is on the underside of the ring where it says "Pentax 18-55mm". I suggest you take another look.

08-09-2012, 11:00 AM	#1
CMG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138	FA-43 Ltd. - no engraved serial number... I recently purchased an FA-43 (AIV) lens. Lens is from one of the two reputable dealers that many of us buy from in NYC. Funny things....the lens has no serial number anywhere...at least as far as I can tell. Also, the model designation is not engraved on anywhere. The distance scale is there. The lens came with all the correct paperwork, including the warranty card with the serial number printed on it. My two other FA Limiteds (same store) do have serial numbers and model designations engraved. Is this just a Pentax quirk or what? Thanks!

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08-09-2012, 11:20 AM	#2
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	My serial number is on the front of the lens, where the name, focal length and F-stop are written.

08-09-2012, 11:24 AM	#3
CMG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138 Original Poster	Originally posted by pxpaulx My serial number is on the front of the lens, where the name, focal length and F-stop are written. Ah ha! There it is! Funny how always find things in the last place you look . Thanks!!

08-09-2012, 03:27 PM	#4
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Originally posted by pxpaulx My serial number is on the front of the lens, where the name, focal length and F-stop are written. This is how Pentax did it in the old days, my 50mm f1.7 has it on the front.

08-09-2012, 04:10 PM	#5
CMG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138 Original Poster	Originally posted by AussieTrev This is how Pentax did it in the old days, my 50mm f1.7 has it on the front. That's a cool bit of Pentax history! Thanks!

08-10-2012, 01:55 AM	#6
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by CMG Ah ha! There it is! Funny how always find things in the last place you look . Thanks!! Yes, it is ALWAYS in the last place you look. Once you have found it, you stop looking!

08-10-2012, 08:15 AM	#7
CMG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138 Original Poster	Originally posted by rayallen Yes, it is ALWAYS in the last place you look. Once you have found it, you stop looking! Can't seem to get around that fact!

08-10-2012, 05:06 PM	#8
Lloydy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 1,114	My insurance company wants all serial numbers, but my 18-55 kit lens has never had a number, not even on the paperwork or box.

08-10-2012, 07:10 PM	#9
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Lloydy My insurance company wants all serial numbers, but my 18-55 kit lens has never had a number, not even on the paperwork or box. That sounds a bit odd. I have two of them and the serial number is on the underside of the ring where it says "Pentax 18-55mm". I suggest you take another look.

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