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tobyshootspentax · 05-17-2014, 08:09 AM

Hi, fellow Pentaxians,
I'd like to know when one of my lenses was manufactured. I just picked up a smc FA 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 for my K-500 (basically pristine condition for £25!) and one of my friends asked me if I knew when it was manufactured. This interested me also. Is there any definite way of telling when a lens was manufactured? The s/n is 5003914.
Thanks,
Toby

JohnX · 05-17-2014, 08:24 AM

Some time between 1998 and 2001.

**boriscleto** · 05-17-2014, 08:29 AM

The Serial Number Database has 19 serials. Yours would be the second lowest number, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything.

ElJamoquio · 05-17-2014, 08:30 AM - **1 Like**

They're pretty, don't get me wrong... If I was going to date any lens it would be a Pentax. But I'm going to stick with Mrs. ElJamoquio.

tobyshootspentax · 05-17-2014, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by JohnX

Some time between 1998 and 2001.

Thanks!

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

They're pretty, don't get me wrong... If I was going to date any lens it would be a Pentax. But I'm going to stick with Mrs. ElJamoquio.

Hehehehehe.

---------- Post added 05-17-14 at 04:53 PM ----------

Originally posted by boriscleto

The Serial Number Database has 19 serials. Yours would be the second lowest number, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything.

Could you send me a link to the database please? Thanks

aurele · 05-17-2014, 09:04 AM

SMC Pentax-FA 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Reviews - FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

basically, the database is there : Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

**boriscleto** · 05-17-2014, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by tobyshootspentax

Could you send me a link to the database please? Thanks

Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

The FA 28-80 is here.

SMC Pentax-FA 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

**ismaelg** · 05-17-2014, 09:37 AM

This is what happens when you start dating lenses...... my own experience....

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/225321-dear-zooms.html

Sorry, I couldn't resist

dshombert · 05-17-2014, 11:09 AM

Sorry, I can't resist either.

Originally posted by tobyshootspentax

Dating a Pentax lens?

I was, for awhile, but she wasn't fast enough.

**c.a.m** · 05-17-2014, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by dshombert

I was, for awhile, but she wasn't fast enough.

Incompatible mount?

(sorry...)

pyrs n finns · 05-17-2014, 01:55 PM

You guys just made me laugh after a yucky day. Thanks.

Deb

**clackers** · 05-18-2014, 05:03 AM

I'd wine and dine an FA 77, just for the remotest chance she'd end up with me.

But if my DA70 ever walked in the restaurant and saw us ...

tobyshootspentax · 05-20-2014, 01:28 PM

Haha. You guys have me in stitches.
If I were to date any lens, I'd totally hook up with a DA* 55mm. Perfect lens for my photographic (and relationship) needs.
Joking aside, I just killed my own thread.

---------- Post added 05-20-14 at 09:32 PM ----------

Originally posted by boriscleto

Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

The FA 28-80 is here.

SMC Pentax-FA 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

Thanks!
(Sorry for double post. I'm on mobile and multi quoting is difficult)

**Kerrowdown** · 05-20-2014, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tobyshootspentax

Dating a Pentax lens

With all my ladies, it's just a case of which one today...

SMC Pentax-A 15mm F3.5 is my "Mistress"
SMC Pentax-A 20mm F2.8 is my "Good Lady"
SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 is my "Special Lady"
SMC Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4 is my "Sweetheart"
SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8, is my "Lady luck”

**clackers** · 05-20-2014, 05:45 PM

That's not so much a lens collection as a harem, Kerrowdown!

05-17-2014, 08:09 AM	#1
tobyshootspentax Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 35	Dating a Pentax lens? Hi, fellow Pentaxians, I'd like to know when one of my lenses was manufactured. I just picked up a smc FA 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 for my K-500 (basically pristine condition for £25!) and one of my friends asked me if I knew when it was manufactured. This interested me also. Is there any definite way of telling when a lens was manufactured? The s/n is 5003914. Thanks, Toby

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05-17-2014, 08:24 AM	#2
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	Some time between 1998 and 2001.

05-17-2014, 08:29 AM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	The Serial Number Database has 19 serials. Yours would be the second lowest number, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything.

05-17-2014, 08:30 AM - 1 Like	#4
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	They're pretty, don't get me wrong... If I was going to date any lens it would be a Pentax. But I'm going to stick with Mrs. ElJamoquio.

05-17-2014, 08:47 AM	#5
tobyshootspentax Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnX Some time between 1998 and 2001. Thanks! Originally posted by ElJamoquio They're pretty, don't get me wrong... If I was going to date any lens it would be a Pentax. But I'm going to stick with Mrs. ElJamoquio. Hehehehehe. ---------- Post added 05-17-14 at 04:53 PM ---------- Originally posted by boriscleto The Serial Number Database has 19 serials. Yours would be the second lowest number, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. Could you send me a link to the database please? Thanks

05-17-2014, 09:04 AM	#6
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	SMC Pentax-FA 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Reviews - FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database basically, the database is there : Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

05-17-2014, 09:11 AM	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by tobyshootspentax Could you send me a link to the database please? Thanks Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com The FA 28-80 is here. SMC Pentax-FA 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

05-17-2014, 09:37 AM	#8
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	This is what happens when you start dating lenses...... my own experience.... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/225321-dear-zooms.html Sorry, I couldn't resist

05-17-2014, 11:09 AM	#9
dshombert Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 411	Sorry, I can't resist either. Originally posted by tobyshootspentax Dating a Pentax lens? I was, for awhile, but she wasn't fast enough.

05-17-2014, 12:32 PM	#10
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Originally posted by dshombert I was, for awhile, but she wasn't fast enough. Incompatible mount? (sorry...)

05-17-2014, 01:55 PM	#11
pyrs n finns Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 48	You guys just made me laugh after a yucky day. Thanks. Deb

05-18-2014, 05:03 AM	#12
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	I'd wine and dine an FA 77, just for the remotest chance she'd end up with me. But if my DA70 ever walked in the restaurant and saw us ...

05-20-2014, 01:28 PM	#13
tobyshootspentax Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Haha. You guys have me in stitches. If I were to date any lens, I'd totally hook up with a DA* 55mm. Perfect lens for my photographic (and relationship) needs. Joking aside, I just killed my own thread. ---------- Post added 05-20-14 at 09:32 PM ---------- Originally posted by boriscleto Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com The FA 28-80 is here. SMC Pentax-FA 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com Thanks! (Sorry for double post. I'm on mobile and multi quoting is difficult)

05-20-2014, 01:50 PM - 1 Like	#14
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 tobyshootspentax Dating a Pentax lens With all my ladies, it's just a case of which one today... SMC Pentax-A 15mm F3.5 is my "Mistress" SMC Pentax-A 20mm F2.8 is my "Good Lady" SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 is my "Special Lady" SMC Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4 is my "Sweetheart" SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8, is my "Lady luck”

05-20-2014, 05:45 PM	#15
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	That's not so much a lens collection as a harem, Kerrowdown!