Reasonable price for K-28mm f2.0

cali92rs · 07-03-2013, 07:34 AM

What do you think is a reasonable selling price for a K-28mm f2.0, with perfect glass and some signs of body wear?

**rajubhai55** · 07-03-2013, 07:58 AM

Should be less then $800-900 as you can always buy Zeiss 28mm F2 ZK (brand new). Both are same lens. The K 28 was optical design was done by Zeiss. Longtime back (2 years) I sold my K28mm for approx $500.

beholder3 · 07-03-2013, 12:45 PM

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Blue · 07-03-2013, 01:22 PM

$575 to $850?

tzrenz0 · 07-03-2013, 03:19 PM

I bought mine at EX condition at Keh recently for around $450. Go figure. I don't think it should fetch more than that because the Zeiss is with aperture control contacts and that is so useful.

**gofour3** · 07-03-2013, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by rajubhai55

Should be less then $800-900 as you can always buy Zeiss 28mm F2 ZK (brand new). Both are same lens. The K 28 was optical design was done by Zeiss. Longtime back (2 years) I sold my K28mm for approx $500.

The Pentax K28/2 is a collector’s item and fetches a higher price because of that. It’s a rare 35 year old lens and not many were built.

It’s like comparing a 2013 Ford Mustang to a late 1960’s one.

Phil

SyncGuy · 07-04-2013, 01:47 AM

I remembered you were "hunting" for it quite awhile back.

Hmm... Perhaps sell it at the same price you got it for? Or -10%?

tzrenz0 · 07-04-2013, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by rajubhai55

Should be less then $800-900 as you can always buy Zeiss 28mm F2 ZK (brand new). Both are same lens. The K 28 was optical design was done by Zeiss. Longtime back (2 years) I sold my K28mm for approx $500.

And there should be an argument about this two being the same, but I think they are not. The Zeiss is very clinical. The K 28 has magic specially wide open up to 2.8, lovely for portraits, rendering is heavenly when subject is properly lit, and delicious bokeh.

cali92rs · 07-04-2013, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by SyncGuy

I remembered you were "hunting" for it quite awhile back.

Hmm... Perhaps sell it at the same price you got it for? Or -10%?

Yea I was.... unfortunately I had a mishap where my K-5 and a few of my lenses were ruined

so I have to sell this one to fill in some of the holes in my line up

It's a real shame because this is my favorite lens, but has taught me to be a lot more careful with my gear.

SyncGuy · 07-04-2013, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Yea I was.... unfortunately I had a mishap where my K-5 and a few of my lenses were ruined

so I have to sell this one to fill in some of the holes in my line up

It's a real shame because this is my favorite lens, but has taught me to be a lot more careful with my gear.

Oh dear... Don't tell me you slipped and fell into a swimming pool with a bag full of your kits!! Horrors of horror!!

cali92rs · 07-04-2013, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by SyncGuy

Oh dear... Don't tell me you slipped and fell into a swimming pool with a bag full of your kits!! Horrors of horror!!

Worse :'( think rushing water

Blue · 07-04-2013, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by tzrenz0

And there should be an argument about this two being the same, but I think they are not. The Zeiss is very clinical. The K 28 has magic specially wide open up to 2.8, lovely for portraits, rendering is heavenly when subject is properly lit, and delicious bokeh.

Is the current production Zeiss the same formula as the original Zeiss 28/2?

tzrenz0 · 07-04-2013, 03:54 PM

10 elements in 8 groups 9 aperture blades for the current Zeiss and 9 elements in 8 groups, 6 aperture blades for the Contax/old fashioned Zeiss. So the Contax/Zeiss is the one that might be similar with the K28. I need to research this further.

Blue · 07-04-2013, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by tzrenz0

10 elements in 8 groups 9 aperture blades for the current Zeiss and 9 elements in 8 groups, 6 aperture blades for the Contax/old fashioned Zeiss. So the Contax/Zeiss is the one that might be similar with the K28. I need to research this further.

I was thinking Zeiss had changed it some on the more recent ones.

tzrenz0 · 07-04-2013, 07:30 PM

I hope I can test that new one or own it perhaps. The K28 has a little bit of problem with flare but of course in optimal conditions for it's age, it is amazing I don't think I would sell it even after I get the current Zeiss.

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07-03-2013, 07:58 AM	#2
rajubhai55 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Photos: Albums Posts: 252	Should be less then $800-900 as you can always buy Zeiss 28mm F2 ZK (brand new). Both are same lens. The K 28 was optical design was done by Zeiss. Longtime back (2 years) I sold my K28mm for approx $500.

07-03-2013, 01:22 PM	#4
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	$575 to $850?

07-03-2013, 03:19 PM	#5
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	I bought mine at EX condition at Keh recently for around $450. Go figure. I don't think it should fetch more than that because the Zeiss is with aperture control contacts and that is so useful.

07-03-2013, 10:20 PM	#6
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by rajubhai55 Should be less then $800-900 as you can always buy Zeiss 28mm F2 ZK (brand new). Both are same lens. The K 28 was optical design was done by Zeiss. Longtime back (2 years) I sold my K28mm for approx $500. The Pentax K28/2 is a collector’s item and fetches a higher price because of that. It’s a rare 35 year old lens and not many were built. It’s like comparing a 2013 Ford Mustang to a late 1960’s one. Phil

07-04-2013, 01:47 AM	#7
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	I remembered you were "hunting" for it quite awhile back. Hmm... Perhaps sell it at the same price you got it for? Or -10%?

07-04-2013, 02:59 AM	#8
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by rajubhai55 Should be less then $800-900 as you can always buy Zeiss 28mm F2 ZK (brand new). Both are same lens. The K 28 was optical design was done by Zeiss. Longtime back (2 years) I sold my K28mm for approx $500. And there should be an argument about this two being the same, but I think they are not. The Zeiss is very clinical. The K 28 has magic specially wide open up to 2.8, lovely for portraits, rendering is heavenly when subject is properly lit, and delicious bokeh.

07-04-2013, 06:14 AM	#9
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354 Original Poster	Originally posted by SyncGuy I remembered you were "hunting" for it quite awhile back. Hmm... Perhaps sell it at the same price you got it for? Or -10%? Yea I was.... unfortunately I had a mishap where my K-5 and a few of my lenses were ruined so I have to sell this one to fill in some of the holes in my line up It's a real shame because this is my favorite lens, but has taught me to be a lot more careful with my gear.

07-04-2013, 07:43 AM	#10
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by cali92rs Yea I was.... unfortunately I had a mishap where my K-5 and a few of my lenses were ruined so I have to sell this one to fill in some of the holes in my line up It's a real shame because this is my favorite lens, but has taught me to be a lot more careful with my gear. Oh dear... Don't tell me you slipped and fell into a swimming pool with a bag full of your kits!! Horrors of horror!!

07-04-2013, 07:50 AM	#11
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354 Original Poster	Originally posted by SyncGuy Oh dear... Don't tell me you slipped and fell into a swimming pool with a bag full of your kits!! Horrors of horror!! Worse :'( think rushing water

07-04-2013, 01:25 PM	#12
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by tzrenz0 And there should be an argument about this two being the same, but I think they are not. The Zeiss is very clinical. The K 28 has magic specially wide open up to 2.8, lovely for portraits, rendering is heavenly when subject is properly lit, and delicious bokeh. Is the current production Zeiss the same formula as the original Zeiss 28/2?

07-04-2013, 03:54 PM	#13
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	10 elements in 8 groups 9 aperture blades for the current Zeiss and 9 elements in 8 groups, 6 aperture blades for the Contax/old fashioned Zeiss. So the Contax/Zeiss is the one that might be similar with the K28. I need to research this further.

07-04-2013, 04:43 PM	#14
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by tzrenz0 10 elements in 8 groups 9 aperture blades for the current Zeiss and 9 elements in 8 groups, 6 aperture blades for the Contax/old fashioned Zeiss. So the Contax/Zeiss is the one that might be similar with the K28. I need to research this further. I was thinking Zeiss had changed it some on the more recent ones.

07-04-2013, 07:30 PM	#15
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	I hope I can test that new one or own it perhaps. The K28 has a little bit of problem with flare but of course in optimal conditions for it's age, it is amazing I don't think I would sell it even after I get the current Zeiss.