Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!

pickles · 03-29-2013, 02:11 AM

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Just had a look at "Kevins" website, as I do from time to time.
I noticed a 85 1.8 for $1000!!!!.......Surely a record asking price?
Cheers, Pickles.

yusuf · 03-29-2013, 02:45 AM

I agree. people sometime have crazy expections, I would buy FA77 or five Samyang in that price.

**Just1MoreDave** · 03-29-2013, 08:59 PM

I will gladly sell all my lenses for half of his lowest asking price for them.

8540tomg · 03-30-2013, 03:24 AM

Well - you can ask any price you want. That doesn't mean you'll find someone to pay the price.

Tom G

**Kerrowdown** · 03-30-2013, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by pickles

"World Record"?..m42 SMC 85 1.8?

It can only become a world record if the seller can find someone daft enough to pay that price, watch this space.

**monochrome** · 03-30-2013, 06:05 AM

I know someone here (it was not me!) who collects lenses of a certain vintage who will grudgingly admit he, in desperation, purchased an exquisite example of a difficult lens from Kevin.

In fact, that is Kevin's business model. He serves that very market and has done so for a long time. I've actually looked at a particular hood recently and nearly hit the buy button - but I realized I could have a good used lens for the same money. We all have our prices.

**gofour3** · 03-30-2013, 10:25 AM

Yep I’ve happily over paid for three Pentax K series lenses & one hood from Kevin’s Camera! Why because Kevin was the only place that had these lenses in the condition I was looking for with the lens accessories included. Kevin somehow seems to find these rare lenses in mint condition with cases & hoods.

As Paul mentioned Kevin’s Camera is for a niche market, mostly collectors. If you are looking for a cheap common lens, then skip him. You a least know what you are getting from Kevin. His descriptions and pictures tell the story and I’ve never had any issues with the condition of the items that I have bought from him. They were exactly as described.

At least with his prices you know the lens will still be available in a couple months from now, so you have time to digest how much you are going to have to pay and have time to shop around for a better price.

Would I buy from Kevin again? Absolutely!

Phil.

**monochrome** · 03-30-2013, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

Yep I’ve happily over paid for three Pentax K series lenses & one hood from Kevin’s Camera!

You outed yourself. I didn't do it!

Jean Poitiers · 03-30-2013, 11:59 AM

Kevin is worse than "French Camera" ... vente d ... J

**gofour3** · 03-30-2013, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

You outed yourself. I didn't do it!

Yep I freely confess I have purchased lenses from Kevin and I’m sure he has sold more than my three lenses over the last five years.

I have also purchased other hard to find Pentax lenses from eBay or Camera stores and the prices aren’t much different.

Like I said he is for collectors that need a specific lens for their collection, if you don’t collect hard to find Pentax lenses then he is not your man. These lenses just don’t turn up at KEH and if they do they are sold in hours.

I at least trust him for getting a decent product, which is more than I can say for other private sellers or stores.

I can afford his prices if I have to, so yep he’s in my favorite list!

Phil.

**monochrome** · 03-31-2013, 05:36 PM

KX and SMC 85/1.8

At one point I thought the lens was mine and the KX looked like a nice addition. I have been sniped or outbid eight or ten time in the last three years on a clean 85 - and the prices just keep going up. At this rate I should just break the bank and buy an A*85/1.4 and be done with it.

Or sell all my MF lenses and buy the three FA Limiteds (which looks compelling right now).

**boriscleto** · 03-31-2013, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

KX and SMC 85/1.8

At one point I thought the lens was mine and the KX looked like a nice addition. I have been sniped or outbid eight or ten time in the last three years on a clean 85 - and the prices just keep going up. At this rate I should just break the bank and buy an A*85/1.4 and be done with it.

Or sell all my MF lenses and buy the three FA Limiteds (which looks compelling right now).

But Kevin is charging $850 for a K85/1.8...

That auction wasn't even sniped, the final bid was nearly 6 minutes before the end of the auction.

**monochrome** · 03-31-2013, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

But Kevin is charging $850 for a K85/1.8...

That auction wasn't even sniped, the final bid was nearly 6 minutes before the end of the auction.

I didn't say I would buy from Kevin - at least not today. My price was $5 below the final price. That's how I do eBay. But if I got in a bidding war, who knows what the other bidder's price was?

Other people may not have the same willingness to wait or do without and they may have the money to pay Kevin. As to whether the other bidder was Kevin - and we'll see the lens on his site later - I wrote down the S/N just for grins.

And as I wrote, for a few dollars more than a K85 from Kevin I can get an A*85/1.4 BIN right now.

**boriscleto** · 03-31-2013, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I didn't say I would buy from Kevin - at least not today. My price was $5 below the final price. That's how I do eBay. But if I got in a bidding war, who knows what the other bidder's price was?

That's how I eBay as well, but if you really have to have something then sniping is the way to go. $400 in the last 15 seconds probably would have won that auction...

**monochrome** · 03-31-2013, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

$400 in the last 15 seconds probably would have won that auction...

Prob. But that's $125 higher than what I initially AutoBid (and I broke my own rule by $100, to boot). I can od a lot of other things with $400 than buy a lens because it fills a hole on my shelf.

03-29-2013, 02:11 AM	#1
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	"World Record"?..m42 SMC 85 1.8? 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. Just had a look at "Kevins" website, as I do from time to time. I noticed a 85 1.8 for $1000!!!!.......Surely a record asking price? Cheers, Pickles.

03-31-2013, 05:36 PM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	This is why people eventually buy from Kevin's KX and SMC 85/1.8 At one point I thought the lens was mine and the KX looked like a nice addition. I have been sniped or outbid eight or ten time in the last three years on a clean 85 - and the prices just keep going up. At this rate I should just break the bank and buy an A*85/1.4 and be done with it. Or sell all my MF lenses and buy the three FA Limiteds (which looks compelling right now).

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03-29-2013, 02:45 AM	#2
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	I agree. people sometime have crazy expections, I would buy FA77 or five Samyang in that price.

03-29-2013, 08:59 PM	#3
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	I will gladly sell all my lenses for half of his lowest asking price for them.

03-30-2013, 03:24 AM	#4
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Well - you can ask any price you want. That doesn't mean you'll find someone to pay the price. Tom G

03-30-2013, 03:35 AM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by pickles "World Record"?..m42 SMC 85 1.8? It can only become a world record if the seller can find someone daft enough to pay that price, watch this space.

03-30-2013, 06:05 AM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I know someone here (it was not me!) who collects lenses of a certain vintage who will grudgingly admit he, in desperation, purchased an exquisite example of a difficult lens from Kevin. In fact, that is Kevin's business model. He serves that very market and has done so for a long time. I've actually looked at a particular hood recently and nearly hit the buy button - but I realized I could have a good used lens for the same money. We all have our prices.

03-30-2013, 10:25 AM	#7
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Yep I’ve happily over paid for three Pentax K series lenses & one hood from Kevin’s Camera! Why because Kevin was the only place that had these lenses in the condition I was looking for with the lens accessories included. Kevin somehow seems to find these rare lenses in mint condition with cases & hoods. As Paul mentioned Kevin’s Camera is for a niche market, mostly collectors. If you are looking for a cheap common lens, then skip him. You a least know what you are getting from Kevin. His descriptions and pictures tell the story and I’ve never had any issues with the condition of the items that I have bought from him. They were exactly as described. At least with his prices you know the lens will still be available in a couple months from now, so you have time to digest how much you are going to have to pay and have time to shop around for a better price. Would I buy from Kevin again? Absolutely! Phil.

03-30-2013, 11:09 AM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by gofour3 Yep I’ve happily over paid for three Pentax K series lenses & one hood from Kevin’s Camera! You outed yourself. I didn't do it!

03-30-2013, 11:59 AM	#9
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Kevin is worse than "French Camera" ... vente d ... J

03-30-2013, 12:49 PM	#10
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by monochrome You outed yourself. I didn't do it! Yep I freely confess I have purchased lenses from Kevin and I’m sure he has sold more than my three lenses over the last five years. I have also purchased other hard to find Pentax lenses from eBay or Camera stores and the prices aren’t much different. Like I said he is for collectors that need a specific lens for their collection, if you don’t collect hard to find Pentax lenses then he is not your man. These lenses just don’t turn up at KEH and if they do they are sold in hours. I at least trust him for getting a decent product, which is more than I can say for other private sellers or stores. I can afford his prices if I have to, so yep he’s in my favorite list! Phil.

03-31-2013, 05:45 PM	#12
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by monochrome KX and SMC 85/1.8 At one point I thought the lens was mine and the KX looked like a nice addition. I have been sniped or outbid eight or ten time in the last three years on a clean 85 - and the prices just keep going up. At this rate I should just break the bank and buy an A*85/1.4 and be done with it. Or sell all my MF lenses and buy the three FA Limiteds (which looks compelling right now). But Kevin is charging $850 for a K85/1.8... That auction wasn't even sniped, the final bid was nearly 6 minutes before the end of the auction.

03-31-2013, 05:57 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by boriscleto But Kevin is charging $850 for a K85/1.8... That auction wasn't even sniped, the final bid was nearly 6 minutes before the end of the auction. I didn't say I would buy from Kevin - at least not today. My price was $5 below the final price. That's how I do eBay. But if I got in a bidding war, who knows what the other bidder's price was? Other people may not have the same willingness to wait or do without and they may have the money to pay Kevin. As to whether the other bidder was Kevin - and we'll see the lens on his site later - I wrote down the S/N just for grins. And as I wrote, for a few dollars more than a K85 from Kevin I can get an A*85/1.4 BIN right now.

03-31-2013, 06:12 PM	#14
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by monochrome I didn't say I would buy from Kevin - at least not today. My price was $5 below the final price. That's how I do eBay. But if I got in a bidding war, who knows what the other bidder's price was? That's how I eBay as well, but if you really have to have something then sniping is the way to go. $400 in the last 15 seconds probably would have won that auction...

03-31-2013, 06:56 PM	#15
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by boriscleto $400 in the last 15 seconds probably would have won that auction... Prob. But that's $125 higher than what I initially AutoBid (and I broke my own rule by $100, to boot). I can od a lot of other things with $400 than buy a lens because it fills a hole on my shelf.