Oops, I did it again

VictorDA · 01-06-2022, 01:03 AM - **5 Likes**

Hello,
So I guess it's a common issue on this forum... I'm just here to confess that I bought a lens by accident, again.
This time, as I was looking for a wide-angle option cheaper than the DFA21 that I didn't win despite my dedication, I was acutally thinking of a FA 20-35 but they are few in good condition.
And I stumbled on a FA* 24mm at 199€, with no bidders. I bid only up the starting price, a few hours before closure, thinking for sure someone would get this one at close to 300. But, what happened? I got the email from Ebay that my purchase was confirmed

Oops, sorry

Well I'm not taking a big risk anyway at this price, I'll test it against my current A 24 and resell the one like least (even the less costly option should go for close to 200€).

biz-engineer · 01-06-2022, 01:14 AM

Originally posted by victordeamorin

This time, as I was looking for a wide-angle option cheaper than the DFA21 that I didn't win despite my dedication, I was acutally thinking of a FA 20-35 but they are few in good condition.

Happens all the time. Ricoh promote something, customer realize that might be useful and then compare alternatives. What happens next depends on how competitive the alternatives are. Have fun with your new to you FA * 24.

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-06-2022, 01:55 AM

Sorry about your “accident “, I’m sure you might learn to live with it!

VictorDA · 01-06-2022, 02:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

I’m sure you might learn to live with it!

Right now I need to be strong and tell myself it's all going to be OK in the end... thanks for your kind words

wadge22 · 01-06-2022, 05:37 AM

Assuming it's a decent copy (hopefully w/ hood, unlike mine), I'd say you got a great deal. So you can feel good about that. That lens sems to be a bargain these days, but you did better than normal.
But yes, sometimes it's hard to remember not to bid if you don't want to buy!

35mmfilmfan · 01-06-2022, 05:51 AM

I did the same thing with Helios PK fit bellows - so then I needed an adapter for M39 to PK, and an enlarging lens - which together cost more than the bellows ! Ho hum - I can see a summer of Macro coming my way.

bdery · 01-06-2022, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by victordeamorin

This time, as I was looking for a wide-angle option cheaper than the DFA21 that I didn't win despite my dedication, I was acutally thinking of a FA 20-35 but they are few in good condition.
And I stumbled on a FA* 24mm at 199€, with no bidders. I bid only up the starting price, a few hours before closure, thinking for sure someone would get this one at close to 300. But, what happened? I got the email from Ebay that my purchase was confirmed
Oops, sorry Well I'm not taking a big risk anyway at this price, I'll test it against my current A 24 and resell the one like least (even the less costly option should go for close to 200€).

I think you'll be well served by that lens. It has interested me for a long time.

The FA20-35 is one of the few lenses that ever disappointed me. I expected to love it, but even though it had no obvious flaws, I never warmed to it. It's the only lens that I saw as part of my "final lineup" that I ever re-sold.

The DFA21 is very very good, as per the recent review, but I'm sure the bang for the buck of the FA24 will be quite high.

VictorDA · 01-06-2022, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by wadge22

hopefully w/ hood, unlike mine

Yes, it does not looks pristine (scratches on the silver as always) but all accessories are present

Originally posted by bdery

I think you'll be well served by that lens. It has interested me for a long time.
The FA20-35 is one of the few lenses that ever disappointed me.

I'm actually getting fairly excited about it (funny, it's the first time I have this peak excitement after purchase instead of before) and I'll make sure to report back here when I receive it!
Interesting to hear about your 20-35 experience, it goes against the general consensus that led me to believe this could be "the" wide angle to rule them all. Anyway, I won't be getting one very soon now

If that FA*24 gives satisfaction it could be my wide for years to come!

---------- Post added 06-01-22 at 15:10 ----------

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

I can see a summer of Macro coming my way

Enjoy

I'll do "wide-angle spring" in the meantime...

Haenzel · 01-06-2022, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by victordeamorin

Hello,
So I guess it's a common issue on this forum... I'm just here to confess that I bought a lens by accident, again.
This time, as I was looking for a wide-angle option cheaper than the DFA21 that I didn't win despite my dedication, I was acutally thinking of a FA 20-35 but they are few in good condition.
And I stumbled on a FA* 24mm at 199€, with no bidders. I bid only up the starting price, a few hours before closure, thinking for sure someone would get this one at close to 300. But, what happened? I got the email from Ebay that my purchase was confirmed

Oops, sorry

Well I'm not taking a big risk anyway at this price, I'll test it against my current A 24 and resell the one like least (even the less costly option should go for close to 200€).

Be very careful....!!!

You know what happened to Britney after she released the Album "Oops! I did it again'...

**Bob 256** · 01-06-2022, 09:21 AM

Accidents can be forgiven.............................

Not buying a lens........... that depends on your perspective.

ChristianRock · 01-06-2022, 09:31 AM

You can never go wrong with a Jun Hirokawa design... I'm sure you'll be happy with the lens in its intended use (won't be sharp edge to edge at wide apertures, but that's not what it's for).

You should have no problems selling it if you don't like it...

**Michail_P** · 01-06-2022, 10:33 AM

Oh what a tragedy! I’m sorry to hear about your accident! Having fun with the lens will surely make up for it....

**kiwi_jono** · 01-06-2022, 12:47 PM - **1 Like**

Ha! It would be nice to have this happen - I occasionally bit on something like that as an outside chance but unfortunately it never seems to come off (well not with something that good at least).

Its funny I have had my FA*24 for about a year now and at first I thought it was "not bad" but now as I got used to it, I really like it. Its particularly good for close up bokeh shots. I have rashly ordered a DFA 21 (very unusual for me to order something new, let alone newly released!) but it hasn't arrived in NZ yet - when I finally get it, I will compare it to the FA*24 in my user review.

E-man · 01-06-2022, 04:02 PM

Let's hope it turns out to. be the proverbial happy accident.

**K-Three** · 01-06-2022, 07:24 PM

To paraphrase the great Red Green:
I have LBA , but I can change, If I have to, I guess

Sounds like a good deal though

01-06-2022, 01:03 AM - 5 Likes	#1
VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718	Oops, I did it again Hello, So I guess it's a common issue on this forum... I'm just here to confess that I bought a lens by accident, again. This time, as I was looking for a wide-angle option cheaper than the DFA21 that I didn't win despite my dedication, I was acutally thinking of a FA 20-35 but they are few in good condition. And I stumbled on a FA* 24mm at 199€, with no bidders. I bid only up the starting price, a few hours before closure, thinking for sure someone would get this one at close to 300. But, what happened? I got the email from Ebay that my purchase was confirmed Oops, sorry Well I'm not taking a big risk anyway at this price, I'll test it against my current A 24 and resell the one like least (even the less costly option should go for close to 200€).

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Hello again, and again.. and again.....	ghigoblin	Welcomes and Introductions	9	01-11-2017 02:22 PM
For Sale - Sold: SMC D FA MACRO 1:2.8 100 mm WR -----PRICE DROPPED again- again-again-again	watchman323	Sold Items	12	12-09-2013 11:18 AM
Oops, I did it again... Oops I Bought One Again...	Nesster	Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras	36	06-09-2011 02:51 AM
Oops, I did it too! (Pentax A 50mm F1.4)	legacyb4	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	3	02-24-2009 12:41 AM
Oops, I did it (again)... K20D on eBay	legacyb4	Pentax DSLR Discussion	29	01-12-2009 11:44 PM

01-06-2022, 01:14 AM	#2
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Originally posted by victordeamorin This time, as I was looking for a wide-angle option cheaper than the DFA21 that I didn't win despite my dedication, I was acutally thinking of a FA 20-35 but they are few in good condition. Happens all the time. Ricoh promote something, customer realize that might be useful and then compare alternatives. What happens next depends on how competitive the alternatives are. Have fun with your new to you FA * 24.

01-06-2022, 01:55 AM	#3
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Sorry about your “accident “, I’m sure you might learn to live with it!

01-06-2022, 02:03 AM - 2 Likes	#4
VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye I’m sure you might learn to live with it! Right now I need to be strong and tell myself it's all going to be OK in the end... thanks for your kind words

01-06-2022, 05:37 AM	#5
wadge22 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: NE Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 897	Assuming it's a decent copy (hopefully w/ hood, unlike mine), I'd say you got a great deal. So you can feel good about that. That lens sems to be a bargain these days, but you did better than normal. But yes, sometimes it's hard to remember not to bid if you don't want to buy!

01-06-2022, 05:51 AM	#6
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,323	I did the same thing with Helios PK fit bellows - so then I needed an adapter for M39 to PK, and an enlarging lens - which together cost more than the bellows ! Ho hum - I can see a summer of Macro coming my way.

01-06-2022, 06:09 AM	#7
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by victordeamorin This time, as I was looking for a wide-angle option cheaper than the DFA21 that I didn't win despite my dedication, I was acutally thinking of a FA 20-35 but they are few in good condition. And I stumbled on a FA* 24mm at 199€, with no bidders. I bid only up the starting price, a few hours before closure, thinking for sure someone would get this one at close to 300. But, what happened? I got the email from Ebay that my purchase was confirmed Oops, sorry Well I'm not taking a big risk anyway at this price, I'll test it against my current A 24 and resell the one like least (even the less costly option should go for close to 200€). I think you'll be well served by that lens. It has interested me for a long time. The FA20-35 is one of the few lenses that ever disappointed me. I expected to love it, but even though it had no obvious flaws, I never warmed to it. It's the only lens that I saw as part of my "final lineup" that I ever re-sold. The DFA21 is very very good, as per the recent review, but I'm sure the bang for the buck of the FA24 will be quite high.

01-06-2022, 07:08 AM	#8
VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718 Original Poster	Originally posted by wadge22 hopefully w/ hood, unlike mine Yes, it does not looks pristine (scratches on the silver as always) but all accessories are present Originally posted by bdery I think you'll be well served by that lens. It has interested me for a long time. The FA20-35 is one of the few lenses that ever disappointed me. I'm actually getting fairly excited about it (funny, it's the first time I have this peak excitement after purchase instead of before) and I'll make sure to report back here when I receive it! Interesting to hear about your 20-35 experience, it goes against the general consensus that led me to believe this could be "the" wide angle to rule them all. Anyway, I won't be getting one very soon now If that FA*24 gives satisfaction it could be my wide for years to come! ---------- Post added 06-01-22 at 15:10 ---------- Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan I can see a summer of Macro coming my way Enjoy I'll do "wide-angle spring" in the meantime...

01-06-2022, 08:32 AM	#9
Haenzel Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 149	Originally posted by victordeamorin Hello, So I guess it's a common issue on this forum... I'm just here to confess that I bought a lens by accident, again. This time, as I was looking for a wide-angle option cheaper than the DFA21 that I didn't win despite my dedication, I was acutally thinking of a FA 20-35 but they are few in good condition. And I stumbled on a FA* 24mm at 199€, with no bidders. I bid only up the starting price, a few hours before closure, thinking for sure someone would get this one at close to 300. But, what happened? I got the email from Ebay that my purchase was confirmed Oops, sorry Well I'm not taking a big risk anyway at this price, I'll test it against my current A 24 and resell the one like least (even the less costly option should go for close to 200€). Be very careful....!!! You know what happened to Britney after she released the Album "Oops! I did it again'...

01-06-2022, 09:21 AM	#10
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	Accidents can be forgiven............................. Not buying a lens........... that depends on your perspective.

01-06-2022, 09:31 AM	#11
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	You can never go wrong with a Jun Hirokawa design... I'm sure you'll be happy with the lens in its intended use (won't be sharp edge to edge at wide apertures, but that's not what it's for). You should have no problems selling it if you don't like it...

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

01-06-2022, 10:33 AM	#12
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Oh what a tragedy! I’m sorry to hear about your accident! Having fun with the lens will surely make up for it....

01-06-2022, 12:47 PM - 1 Like	#13
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Ha! It would be nice to have this happen - I occasionally bit on something like that as an outside chance but unfortunately it never seems to come off (well not with something that good at least). Its funny I have had my FA24 for about a year now and at first I thought it was "not bad" but now as I got used to it, I really like it. Its particularly good for close up bokeh shots. I have rashly ordered a DFA 21 (very unusual for me to order something new, let alone newly released!) but it hasn't arrived in NZ yet - when I finally get it, I will compare it to the FA24 in my user review.

01-06-2022, 04:02 PM	#14
E-man Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 678	Let's hope it turns out to. be the proverbial happy accident.

01-06-2022, 07:24 PM	#15
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 937	To paraphrase the great Red Green: I have LBA , but I can change, If I have to, I guess Sounds like a good deal though