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lguckert79 · 02-04-2013, 08:28 PM

Well at one of my local camera shops they have a bunch of brand New Fa lenses and in light of the recent development of the FF news im woundering if i should go pick some of them up? I mean they have a 80-200 2.8 a few primes and a 28-105 power zoom the 28-70 f4 28-70 f2.8 i mean this is a gold mine in Fa's but they want a good bit for them be it they are new though. So im going to go down there and get a price list put together and post it and let me know if they are being fair or not the one guy told me the 28-105 was $225.00 new so and at that point i said id think on it so, like i said ill get a list together and post some time either this week or next i have off work wendsday and thursday so i will probablly go then but not sure yet .

Adam · 02-04-2013, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by lguckert79

Well at one of my local camera shops they have a bunch of brand New Fa lenses and in light of the recent development of the FF news im woundering if i should go pick some of them up? I mean they have a 80-200 2.8 a few primes and a 28-105 power zoom the 28-70 f4 28-70 f2.8 i mean this is a gold mine in Fa's but they want a good bit for them be it they are new though. So im going to go down there and get a price list put together and post it and let me know if they are being fair or not the one guy told me the 28-105 was $225.00 new so and at that point i said id think on it so, like i said ill get a list together and post some time either this week or next i have off work wendsday and thursday so i will probablly go then but not sure yet .

I would say that the Sigma 70-200mm OS HSM is better than the pentax 80-200mm (lighter too), and the same goes for their 24-70m compared to the Pentax 28-70mm. But if they're new, you may be able to resell them for even more!

LFLee · 02-04-2013, 08:32 PM

wow... FA* 80-200 and FA*28-70? These two are great lenses!

JinDesu · 02-04-2013, 08:32 PM

Well the 70-200 and the 28-70 F2.8 are good lenses, I'd definitely get the price check on those.

lguckert79 · 02-04-2013, 08:39 PM

dont worry I will I was Thinking these lense are just sitting on there shelf and no one is using them i would find the prices out and just find a buyer for the price of the lens and a finders fee and sell them so they see some light

lguckert79 · 02-04-2013, 08:41 PM

I mean these lenses have been there for years no dought

cmohr · 02-04-2013, 10:42 PM

I would have the FA*80-200/2.8 any day over the Sigma, Just because its a is a Pentax FA*, not that I have anything against the Sigma, ( I have lots of Sigma Glass) , I have the FA* 200/2.8 Prime, and have always loved the images I get from it, always wanted the 80-200/2.8, just haven't got it yet. I personally Don't mind Heavy.

Adam · 02-05-2013, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by cmohr

I would have the FA*80-200/2.8 any day over the Sigma, Just because its a is a Pentax FA*, not that I have anything against the Sigma, ( I have lots of Sigma Glass) , I have the FA* 200/2.8 Prime, and have always loved the images I get from it, always wanted the 80-200/2.8, just haven't got it yet. I personally Don't mind Heavy.

Having used all 3 lenses I was sort of annoyed by the loads of fringing that the FA* 200mm produces- and that seems to have carried over to the DA* 200mm. The 80-200mm isn't quite as sharp at 200mm, but it's got less fringing.

If only the FA* had silent AF and quick shift, it would be perfect! The Sigma has both plus it's lighter, so IMO it's the winner, as much as I also love Pentax glass compared to third-party stuff.

Clavius · 02-05-2013, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by lguckert79

Well at one of my local camera shops they have a bunch of brand New Fa lenses and in light of the recent development of the FF news im woundering if i should go pick some of them up? I mean they have a 80-200 2.8 a few primes and a 28-105 power zoom the 28-70 f4 28-70 f2.8 i mean this is a gold mine in Fa's but they want a good bit for them be it they are new though. So im going to go down there and get a price list put together and post it and let me know if they are being fair or not the one guy told me the 28-105 was $225.00 new so and at that point i said id think on it so, like i said ill get a list together and post some time either this week or next i have off work wendsday and thursday so i will probablly go then but not sure yet .

You're referring to the upcomming FF developement. We know absolutely nothing about it yet. Are those FA's going to be usable on the new FF at all? I know that would be a very good thing, and moreover very logical as well, but camera manufactures don't always think logical. They may even decide that an entirely new class of camera needs its own new mount. Just to secure new lens sales. Or to make sure IBIS works. Or both.

blob · 02-05-2013, 05:07 AM

They shouldn't change the mount - that just gives people a reason to think about other systems.

Look at what happened to olympus with 4/3. Not directly comparable since oly never really had an AF lineup, but even so.

When canon/nikon have ff systems you would be mad to throw away backward compatibility.

**denpapp** · 02-05-2013, 05:29 AM

Hi Larry. If you haven't already done this, try to get an idea of what other sellers are asking $ for these lenses before going in there and shelling out your dough. for example, keh has the fa 28-70 f4 in ex condition for $72. I'm in pittsburgh too and there is one retailer in our area that has ancient stuff on their shelves but marks them up for 200-300 %, that's why they still have them on the shelf

. good luck

bdery · 02-05-2013, 06:09 AM

Ther emay or may not be better lenses for these focal lengths out there, but if the price is right, then I suggest getting them and adding them to your lineup. Otherwise, let me know about the 28-70 f2.8

lguckert79 · 02-05-2013, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by denpapp

Hi Larry. If you haven't already done this, try to get an idea of what other sellers are asking $ for these lenses before going in there and shelling out your dough. for example, keh has the fa 28-70 f4 in ex condition for $72. I'm in pittsburgh too and there is one retailer in our area that has ancient stuff on their shelves but marks them up for 200-300 %, that's why they still have them on the shelf . good luck

so you know where im talking about right bernies and i know there prices are high but if i could get them to come down on some stuff ill grab it but some of it is just to high i know that for a fact

**denpapp** · 02-05-2013, 04:52 PM

bingo - out of curiosity, do you think they have any FA * lenses ?

**boriscleto** · 02-05-2013, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by denpapp

bingo - out of curiosity, do you think they have any FA * lenses ?

Is this directed to the OP? Because he says they have the 80-200 2.8 and 28-70 2.8 in the first post.

To @lguckert79 - there is no way the 28-105 PZ is worth more than $150 even brand new.

02-04-2013, 08:28 PM	#1
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601	i found some Fa's Well at one of my local camera shops they have a bunch of brand New Fa lenses and in light of the recent development of the FF news im woundering if i should go pick some of them up? I mean they have a 80-200 2.8 a few primes and a 28-105 power zoom the 28-70 f4 28-70 f2.8 i mean this is a gold mine in Fa's but they want a good bit for them be it they are new though. So im going to go down there and get a price list put together and post it and let me know if they are being fair or not the one guy told me the 28-105 was $225.00 new so and at that point i said id think on it so, like i said ill get a list together and post some time either this week or next i have off work wendsday and thursday so i will probablly go then but not sure yet .

02-04-2013, 08:32 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by lguckert79 Well at one of my local camera shops they have a bunch of brand New Fa lenses and in light of the recent development of the FF news im woundering if i should go pick some of them up? I mean they have a 80-200 2.8 a few primes and a 28-105 power zoom the 28-70 f4 28-70 f2.8 i mean this is a gold mine in Fa's but they want a good bit for them be it they are new though. So im going to go down there and get a price list put together and post it and let me know if they are being fair or not the one guy told me the 28-105 was $225.00 new so and at that point i said id think on it so, like i said ill get a list together and post some time either this week or next i have off work wendsday and thursday so i will probablly go then but not sure yet . I would say that the Sigma 70-200mm OS HSM is better than the pentax 80-200mm (lighter too), and the same goes for their 24-70m compared to the Pentax 28-70mm. But if they're new, you may be able to resell them for even more! 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:

02-05-2013, 01:24 AM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by cmohr I would have the FA80-200/2.8 any day over the Sigma, Just because its a is a Pentax FA, not that I have anything against the Sigma, ( I have lots of Sigma Glass) , I have the FA* 200/2.8 Prime, and have always loved the images I get from it, always wanted the 80-200/2.8, just haven't got it yet. I personally Don't mind Heavy. Having used all 3 lenses I was sort of annoyed by the loads of fringing that the FA* 200mm produces- and that seems to have carried over to the DA* 200mm. The 80-200mm isn't quite as sharp at 200mm, but it's got less fringing. If only the FA* had silent AF and quick shift, it would be perfect! The Sigma has both plus it's lighter, so IMO it's the winner, as much as I also love Pentax glass compared to third-party stuff. 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:

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02-04-2013, 08:32 PM	#3
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	wow... FA* 80-200 and FA*28-70? These two are great lenses!

02-04-2013, 08:32 PM	#4
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Well the 70-200 and the 28-70 F2.8 are good lenses, I'd definitely get the price check on those.

02-04-2013, 08:39 PM	#5
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601 Original Poster	dont worry I will I was Thinking these lense are just sitting on there shelf and no one is using them i would find the prices out and just find a buyer for the price of the lens and a finders fee and sell them so they see some light

02-04-2013, 08:41 PM	#6
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601 Original Poster	I mean these lenses have been there for years no dought

02-04-2013, 10:42 PM	#7
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I would have the FA80-200/2.8 any day over the Sigma, Just because its a is a Pentax FA, not that I have anything against the Sigma, ( I have lots of Sigma Glass) , I have the FA* 200/2.8 Prime, and have always loved the images I get from it, always wanted the 80-200/2.8, just haven't got it yet. I personally Don't mind Heavy.

02-05-2013, 02:08 AM	#9
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by lguckert79 Well at one of my local camera shops they have a bunch of brand New Fa lenses and in light of the recent development of the FF news im woundering if i should go pick some of them up? I mean they have a 80-200 2.8 a few primes and a 28-105 power zoom the 28-70 f4 28-70 f2.8 i mean this is a gold mine in Fa's but they want a good bit for them be it they are new though. So im going to go down there and get a price list put together and post it and let me know if they are being fair or not the one guy told me the 28-105 was $225.00 new so and at that point i said id think on it so, like i said ill get a list together and post some time either this week or next i have off work wendsday and thursday so i will probablly go then but not sure yet . You're referring to the upcomming FF developement. We know absolutely nothing about it yet. Are those FA's going to be usable on the new FF at all? I know that would be a very good thing, and moreover very logical as well, but camera manufactures don't always think logical. They may even decide that an entirely new class of camera needs its own new mount. Just to secure new lens sales. Or to make sure IBIS works. Or both.

02-05-2013, 05:07 AM	#10
blob New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	They shouldn't change the mount - that just gives people a reason to think about other systems. Look at what happened to olympus with 4/3. Not directly comparable since oly never really had an AF lineup, but even so. When canon/nikon have ff systems you would be mad to throw away backward compatibility.

02-05-2013, 05:29 AM	#11
denpapp Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 186	Hi Larry. If you haven't already done this, try to get an idea of what other sellers are asking $ for these lenses before going in there and shelling out your dough. for example, keh has the fa 28-70 f4 in ex condition for $72. I'm in pittsburgh too and there is one retailer in our area that has ancient stuff on their shelves but marks them up for 200-300 %, that's why they still have them on the shelf . good luck

02-05-2013, 06:09 AM	#12
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Ther emay or may not be better lenses for these focal lengths out there, but if the price is right, then I suggest getting them and adding them to your lineup. Otherwise, let me know about the 28-70 f2.8

02-05-2013, 03:30 PM	#13
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601 Original Poster	Originally posted by denpapp Hi Larry. If you haven't already done this, try to get an idea of what other sellers are asking $ for these lenses before going in there and shelling out your dough. for example, keh has the fa 28-70 f4 in ex condition for $72. I'm in pittsburgh too and there is one retailer in our area that has ancient stuff on their shelves but marks them up for 200-300 %, that's why they still have them on the shelf . good luck so you know where im talking about right bernies and i know there prices are high but if i could get them to come down on some stuff ill grab it but some of it is just to high i know that for a fact

02-05-2013, 04:52 PM	#14
denpapp Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 186	bingo - out of curiosity, do you think they have any FA * lenses ?

02-05-2013, 05:07 PM	#15
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by denpapp bingo - out of curiosity, do you think they have any FA * lenses ? Is this directed to the OP? Because he says they have the 80-200 2.8 and 28-70 2.8 in the first post. To @lguckert79 - there is no way the 28-105 PZ is worth more than $150 even brand new.

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