SMC Pentax 500mm/4.5

Mike Cash · 03-09-2007, 08:07 AM

Anybody know about how much this lens goes for? Current (opening) bid is about $350. Link to auction and photos

Adam · 03-09-2007, 08:24 AM

$500-600 would be reasonable for a mint copy. It's a great lens- search the forum for more info

roy · 03-09-2007, 08:26 AM

depends.
usually 300-700usd. 500 is a fair price. this one looks pretty good. i love mine but it's a whole different technique. you'll also need a good steady tripod and a good head. next week i'll order a bogen3421. i think my legs are sturdy enough. you have to be pretty dedicated to use this lens as you just don't pull it out of the bag and start shooting. i wish i had 2 bodies to use.

Mike Cash · 03-09-2007, 09:00 AM

I appreciate the replies, but I think I need to clarify.

As much as I would love to own this lens, I have ZERO use for it. My interest in the going rate on it was purely mercenary. I was contemplating picking it up for a fast turn-around on eBay, in the hopes of profiting enough to pick up a lens I would actually have some use for.

roy · 03-09-2007, 09:51 AM

mike,
nothing wrong with being mercenary. i just wish i could do it more often. nothing wrong with buying cheap and selling high. capitalism at it's finest.

edit: i have seen 2 of these go for just over 300usd on ebay.

03-09-2007, 08:07 AM	#1
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	SMC Pentax 500mm/4.5 Anybody know about how much this lens goes for? Current (opening) bid is about $350. Link to auction and photos

03-09-2007, 08:24 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,124	$500-600 would be reasonable for a mint copy. It's a great lens- search the forum for more info 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, 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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03-09-2007, 08:26 AM	#3
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,712	depends. usually 300-700usd. 500 is a fair price. this one looks pretty good. i love mine but it's a whole different technique. you'll also need a good steady tripod and a good head. next week i'll order a bogen3421. i think my legs are sturdy enough. you have to be pretty dedicated to use this lens as you just don't pull it out of the bag and start shooting. i wish i had 2 bodies to use.

03-09-2007, 09:00 AM	#4
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950 Original Poster	I appreciate the replies, but I think I need to clarify. As much as I would love to own this lens, I have ZERO use for it. My interest in the going rate on it was purely mercenary. I was contemplating picking it up for a fast turn-around on eBay, in the hopes of profiting enough to pick up a lens I would actually have some use for.

03-09-2007, 09:51 AM	#5
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,712	mike, nothing wrong with being mercenary. i just wish i could do it more often. nothing wrong with buying cheap and selling high. capitalism at it's finest. edit: i have seen 2 of these go for just over 300usd on ebay.

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