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**rparmar** · 11-12-2008, 06:15 PM

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FA* 200mm macro went for just a tad under $3000 in this auction.

So, who got it?

Magnus W · 11-12-2008, 06:33 PM

Holy carp!

Is it really that good?

not the buyer -- MW

**Marc Langille** · 11-12-2008, 07:17 PM

Sorry Robin... already have one...

Besides, I cannot use 2 at the same time...

Magnus: I don't know about that price, but mine is a very sharp lens, even for macro!!! See my review in the lens database, or macro images on my website.

Regards,
Marc

Livewireshock · 11-12-2008, 07:23 PM

Sold up in order to buy fountain pens????

I guess everyone has their quirks. I wonder how many pens this will equate to?

Peter Zack · 11-12-2008, 07:24 PM

I can only guess it's that good but it would seem to have gain quite a bit in value?

k100d · 11-12-2008, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by Livewireshock

Sold up in order to buy fountain pens????

I guess everyone has their quirks. I wonder how many pens this will equate to?

you'd be surprised how much some of those pens go for

jsherman999 · 11-12-2008, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by k100d

you'd be surprised how much some of those pens go for

k100d sold it to fund his FPBA!

.

Wheatfield · 11-12-2008, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by Magnus W

Holy carp!

Is it really that good?

yes.

ten char

Syb · 11-13-2008, 02:25 AM

I always wonder how much good shots one needs to make before you're break-even.

Mike.P® · 11-13-2008, 03:16 AM

Although it gets very good reviews I still have to see a shot that shows me it is worth much more over my Vivitar or one of the other highly regarded macro lenses which go for a much lesser cost.

**rparmar** · 11-13-2008, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

k100d sold it to fund his FPBA!

You should send that over to Parker Bros. or someone. Maybe you'll be sent a free pen and they'll start printing T-shirts.

benjikan · 11-13-2008, 05:44 AM

For an f 4.0..that is Highway Robbery...No it is not that good!!! At a third of the price the DA*200 f2.8 is a way better deal.

Ben

Albert Siegel · 11-13-2008, 06:25 AM

WOW! What did this lens sell for in USD when it was new?

Wheatfield · 11-13-2008, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

For an f 4.0..that is Highway Robbery...No it is not that good!!! At a third of the price the DA*200 f2.8 is a way better deal.

Ben

When I was looking to purchase a new FA*200/4, the retail price was very close to Can$3K. I didn't pay anywhere near that much for mine, but then, I got a refurbished one, not a brand new one.
It is an incredible macro lens, though once outside of macro focusing distance, the bokeh gets pretty funky.
As far as the price being highway robbery, more than one person was willing to bid it that high, so for some, it must be worth that kind of money.

pentkon52 · 11-13-2008, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

For an f 4.0..that is Highway Robbery...No it is not that good!!! At a third of the price the DA*200 f2.8 is a way better deal.

Ben

It may be an F4, but this guys gets really good results from it.

Mark Cassino Photography

Most of his bug stuff is with a 200 macro

Dave

11-12-2008, 06:15 PM	#1
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	OK, fess up, who bought it? 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. FA* 200mm macro went for just a tad under $3000 in this auction. So, who got it?

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11-12-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
Magnus W Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	Holy carp! Is it really *that* good? not the buyer -- MW

11-12-2008, 07:17 PM	#3
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Sorry Robin... already have one... Besides, I cannot use 2 at the same time... Magnus: I don't know about that price, but mine is a very sharp lens, even for macro!!! See my review in the lens database, or macro images on my website. Regards, Marc

11-12-2008, 07:23 PM	#4
Livewireshock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lismore, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 144	Sold up in order to buy fountain pens???? I guess everyone has their quirks. I wonder how many pens this will equate to?

11-12-2008, 07:24 PM	#5
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I can only guess it's that good but it would seem to have gain quite a bit in value?

11-12-2008, 07:24 PM	#6
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by Livewireshock Sold up in order to buy fountain pens???? I guess everyone has their quirks. I wonder how many pens this will equate to? you'd be surprised how much some of those pens go for

11-12-2008, 07:27 PM	#7
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by k100d you'd be surprised how much some of those pens go for k100d sold it to fund his FPBA! .

11-12-2008, 09:37 PM	#8
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,987	Originally posted by Magnus W Holy carp! Is it really *that* good? yes. ten char

11-13-2008, 02:25 AM	#9
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	I always wonder how much good shots one needs to make before you're break-even.

11-13-2008, 03:16 AM	#10
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Although it gets very good reviews I still have to see a shot that shows me it is worth much more over my Vivitar or one of the other highly regarded macro lenses which go for a much lesser cost.

11-13-2008, 03:19 AM	#11
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 k100d sold it to fund his FPBA! You should send that over to Parker Bros. or someone. Maybe you'll be sent a free pen and they'll start printing T-shirts.

11-13-2008, 05:44 AM	#12
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	For an f 4.0..that is Highway Robbery...No it is not that good!!! At a third of the price the DA*200 f2.8 is a way better deal. Ben

11-13-2008, 06:25 AM	#13
Albert Siegel Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 372	WOW! What did this lens sell for in USD when it was new?

11-13-2008, 06:27 AM	#14
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,987	Originally posted by benjikan For an f 4.0..that is Highway Robbery...No it is not that good!!! At a third of the price the DA200 f2.8 is a way better deal. Ben When I was looking to purchase a new FA200/4, the retail price was very close to Can$3K. I didn't pay anywhere near that much for mine, but then, I got a refurbished one, not a brand new one. It is an incredible macro lens, though once outside of macro focusing distance, the bokeh gets pretty funky. As far as the price being highway robbery, more than one person was willing to bid it that high, so for some, it must be worth that kind of money.

11-13-2008, 07:51 AM	#15
pentkon52 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Region Canada Posts: 641	Originally posted by benjikan For an f 4.0..that is Highway Robbery...No it is not that good!!! At a third of the price the DA*200 f2.8 is a way better deal. Ben It may be an F4, but this guys gets really good results from it. Mark Cassino Photography Most of his bug stuff is with a 200 macro Dave

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