FA* 200 F2.8 on ebay

Gooshin · 12-19-2008, 11:55 AM

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just a heads up for anyone that cares

for henry's, this is surprisingly cheap!

altho there is no BIN

SMC PENTAX-FA * (STAR) 200mm f2.8 IF ED LENS/K20D/USED - eBay (item 250345117629 end time Dec-25-08 17:01:41 PST)

Syb · 12-19-2008, 12:29 PM

Thanks for the pointer. Especially with a 15% cashback this is a chance! Wonder where it will go.

slomojoe · 12-19-2008, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by Syb

Thanks for the pointer. Especially with a 15% cashback this is a chance! Wonder where it will go.

I think the cashback program is on hold for the time being, or dead for good. Or am I missing it somehow? (Regardless, alas, it wouldn't apply to a non-BIN item.)

Syb · 12-19-2008, 12:53 PM

I see a credit card discount logo ... is that just me? Or do you all have such a credit card already?

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netuser · 12-19-2008, 01:06 PM

damn, ... again not EU

slomojoe · 12-19-2008, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by Syb

I see a credit card discount logo ... is that just me? Or do you all have such a credit card already?

Gotcha, I thought you were referring to the MS cashback. I never pay attention to those, since I definitely don't need another credit card! (Also, it tops at $30.)

Syb · 12-19-2008, 01:44 PM

Well, I had not seen that 30$ maximum yet. That makes it quite a little less interesting again.

Adrian Owerko · 12-19-2008, 01:59 PM

I paid total 1,130.00 AUD that including shipping for my DA*200 f2.8 (new) with a $1,002.13 AUD starting bid price for this used beat up FA*200 f2.8.. I think I got the better DEAL (:

Syb · 12-19-2008, 02:13 PM

When was that? Currencies tend to change quickly these days.

Blue · 12-19-2008, 02:14 PM

There's the A* 200mm macro as well: smc Pentax A * MACRO ED 200mm f/4 Excellent - eBay (item 400017464970 end time Dec-21-08 22:00:00 PST)

and this A*

http://cgi.ebay.com/SMC-Pentax-A-Macro-4-200mm-f-Pentax_W0QQitemZ35013453441...3%3A4|294%3A50

Adrian Owerko · 12-19-2008, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by Syb

When was that? Currencies tend to change quickly these days.

3 months ago.. But I know a guy who got a (new) DA*200 from our friends at prodigital2000 for total $1230.00 AUD using best offer last week. Even if you pay extra $200.00 the DA*200 is a way better investment than FA*200 IMO (:

Syb · 12-19-2008, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by Adrian Owerko

3 months ago.. But I know a guy who got a (new) DA*200 from our friends at prodigital2000 for total $1230.00 AUD using best offer last week. Even if you pay extra $200.00 the DA*200 is a way better investment than FA*200 IMO (:

Is that true? Few weeks ago I heard from several lucky guys owning both that if they had to choose they would keep the FA. Not the DA.

Besides, the prices you're referring to are pretty close to the second hand market place in the Netherlands. I saw a DA200 advertized here for IIRC 600 Euro. Couldn't buy after buying a FA*85 recently; but I had not seen the price that low before...

Adrian Owerko · 12-20-2008, 02:06 AM

Originally posted by Syb

Is that true? Few weeks ago I heard from several lucky guys owning both that if they had to choose they would keep the FA. Not the DA.

Besides, the prices you're referring to are pretty close to the second hand market place in the Netherlands. I saw a DA200 advertized here for IIRC 600 Euro. Couldn't buy after buying a FA*85 recently; but I had not seen the price that low before...

What people forget is when you buy a lens that is out of production & you lose the lens HOOD or Something breaks on it! You have a better chance of wining lotto than finding the part on used market! If my DA*200 gets the HOOD lost or something breaks! OK I will have to pay dollars to replace a HOOD or a repair! But cheaper than a new lens and spending my life looking on the internet for parts for an out of production lens (:

roentarre · 12-20-2008, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by Syb

I see a credit card discount logo ... is that just me? Or do you all have such a credit card already?

I think that applies to US citizens only... I tried to get some discount few days ago and it said it did not apply to me...

danielchtong · 12-20-2008, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by Gooshin

just a heads up for anyone that cares

for henry's, this is surprisingly cheap!

altho there is no BIN

SMC PENTAX-FA * (STAR) 200mm f2.8 IF ED LENS/K20D/USED - eBay (item 250345117629 end time Dec-25-08 17:01:41 PST)

Likely it ends up like 80% of a new DA*200mm which has the same optical formula of FA* version plus sdm & weatherseal.
But some people still prefers that over the Vietnamese made DA*.

Daniel

12-19-2008, 11:55 AM	#1
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	*FA 200 F2.8 on ebay** 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. just a heads up for anyone that cares for henry's, this is surprisingly cheap! altho there is no BIN SMC PENTAX-FA * (STAR) 200mm f2.8 IF ED LENS/K20D/USED - eBay (item 250345117629 end time Dec-25-08 17:01:41 PST)

12-19-2008, 02:14 PM	#10
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	There's the A* 200mm macro as well: smc Pentax A * MACRO ED 200mm f/4 Excellent - eBay (item 400017464970 end time Dec-21-08 22:00:00 PST) and this A* http://cgi.ebay.com/SMC-Pentax-A-Macro-4-200mm-f-Pentax_W0QQitemZ35013453441...3%3A4\|294%3A50 Last edited by Blue; 12-19-2008 at 02:20 PM.

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12-19-2008, 12:29 PM	#2
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Thanks for the pointer. Especially with a 15% cashback this is a chance! Wonder where it will go.

12-19-2008, 12:36 PM	#3
slomojoe Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 788	Originally posted by Syb Thanks for the pointer. Especially with a 15% cashback this is a chance! Wonder where it will go. I think the cashback program is on hold for the time being, or dead for good. Or am I missing it somehow? (Regardless, alas, it wouldn't apply to a non-BIN item.)

12-19-2008, 12:53 PM	#4
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	I see a credit card discount logo ... is that just me? Or do you all have such a credit card already? Attached Images

12-19-2008, 01:06 PM	#5
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	damn, ... again not EU

12-19-2008, 01:21 PM	#6
slomojoe Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 788	Originally posted by Syb I see a credit card discount logo ... is that just me? Or do you all have such a credit card already? Gotcha, I thought you were referring to the MS cashback. I never pay attention to those, since I definitely don't need another credit card! (Also, it tops at $30.)

12-19-2008, 01:44 PM	#7
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Well, I had not seen that 30$ maximum yet. That makes it quite a little less interesting again.

12-19-2008, 01:59 PM	#8
Adrian Owerko Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 435	I paid total 1,130.00 AUD that including shipping for my DA200 f2.8 (new) with a $1,002.13 AUD starting bid price for this used beat up FA200 f2.8.. I think I got the better DEAL (:

12-19-2008, 02:13 PM	#9
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	When was that? Currencies tend to change quickly these days.

12-19-2008, 02:53 PM	#11
Adrian Owerko Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 435	Originally posted by Syb When was that? Currencies tend to change quickly these days. 3 months ago.. But I know a guy who got a (new) DA200 from our friends at prodigital2000 for total $1230.00 AUD using best offer last week. Even if you pay extra $200.00 the DA200 is a way better investment than FA*200 IMO (:

12-19-2008, 03:28 PM	#12
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Originally posted by Adrian Owerko 3 months ago.. But I know a guy who got a (new) DA200 from our friends at prodigital2000 for total $1230.00 AUD using best offer last week. Even if you pay extra $200.00 the DA200 is a way better investment than FA200 IMO (: Is that true? Few weeks ago I heard from several lucky guys owning both that if they had to choose they would keep the FA. Not the DA. Besides, the prices you're referring to are pretty close to the second hand market place in the Netherlands. I saw a DA200 advertized here for IIRC 600 Euro. Couldn't buy after buying a FA85 recently; but I had not seen the price that low before...

12-20-2008, 02:06 AM	#13
Adrian Owerko Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 435	Originally posted by Syb Is that true? Few weeks ago I heard from several lucky guys owning both that if they had to choose they would keep the FA. Not the DA. Besides, the prices you're referring to are pretty close to the second hand market place in the Netherlands. I saw a DA200 advertized here for IIRC 600 Euro. Couldn't buy after buying a FA85 recently; but I had not seen the price that low before... What people forget is when you buy a lens that is out of production & you lose the lens HOOD or Something breaks on it! You have a better chance of wining lotto than finding the part on used market! If my DA200 gets the HOOD lost or something breaks! OK I will have to pay dollars to replace a HOOD or a repair! But cheaper than a new lens and spending my life looking on the internet for parts for an out of production lens (:

12-20-2008, 02:57 AM	#14
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Originally posted by Syb I see a credit card discount logo ... is that just me? Or do you all have such a credit card already? I think that applies to US citizens only... I tried to get some discount few days ago and it said it did not apply to me...

12-20-2008, 06:18 PM	#15
danielchtong Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 885	Originally posted by Gooshin just a heads up for anyone that cares for henry's, this is surprisingly cheap! altho there is no BIN SMC PENTAX-FA * (STAR) 200mm f2.8 IF ED LENS/K20D/USED - eBay (item 250345117629 end time Dec-25-08 17:01:41 PST) Likely it ends up like 80% of a new DA200mm which has the same optical formula of FA version plus sdm & weatherseal. But some people still prefers that over the Vietnamese made DA*. Daniel