Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!

arpaagent · 01-16-2009, 09:01 PM

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.

OK, so maybe not, but had to do this *bay listing justice

You have to love that place. Sellers can claim whatever they want, and I'm sure some people believe them....

Direct quote from listing:

"AVAILABILITY: PARTICULARLY RARE TO FIND, THIS LENS IS THE BEST ZOOM LENS EVER MADE BY PENTAX ASAHI OPTICAL COMPANY. "

Listing:

PENTAX SMC A 35-70mm 35 70 PK K KA BAYONET NIKON SMC-A

Oh, and it "HAS BEEN TESTED WITH ACCURACY." I'm sold!

Just wanted to share

gave me a little chuckle inside.

Peter Zack · 01-16-2009, 09:04 PM

That is so laughable. It even has a "PROVENIENCE"

PROVENIENCE: MADE IN JAPAN BY ASAHI OPTICAL COMPANY

That's a new twist as well. I wonder if each one is signed by the engineer? It's a good lens but.....

Nick Siebers · 01-16-2009, 09:14 PM

I do like that lens. Now that I know it is the best ever, I like it even more. And particularly rare to find! Wow, I will treasure my copy, even if it has not been tested with accuracy.

stevebrot · 01-16-2009, 09:44 PM

The best part of all is that it fits both Pentax and Nikon! Woo! Hoo!

Steve

**Just1MoreDave** · 01-16-2009, 10:37 PM

I can't believe I sold mine!

I used to see a listing for the Panagor PMC 90/2.5 macro lens that I have, with an over-the-top description and $1300 BIN. They would keep relisting it when it didn't sell. I showed my wife how brilliant I was to get mine for less.

asdf · 01-17-2009, 12:51 AM

"SOME VERY LIGHT SPOTS INSIDE - WHICH DON'T AFFECT THE IMAGES IN EVERY WAY." (emphasis partly mine)

So do they affect "the images" in some way?

jibbonpoint · 01-17-2009, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

I can't believe I sold mine!

I used to see a listing for the Panagor PMC 90/2.5 macro lens that I have, with an over-the-top description and $1300 BIN. They would keep relisting it when it didn't sell. I showed my wife how brilliant I was to get mine for less.

Be very, very careful J1MD; she may just try & get you to sell it

Peter Zack · 01-17-2009, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by asdf

"SOME VERY LIGHT SPOTS INSIDE - WHICH DON'T AFFECT THE IMAGES IN EVERY WAY." (emphasis partly mine)

So do they affect "the images" in some way?

Nope but they do effect all the other lenses in your camera bag. The spots (fungus??) will spread the goodness to all your gear.

ftpaddict · 01-17-2009, 08:35 PM

particularly rare to find

Precisely why there are other 2 auctions on eBay selling the same thing.

01-16-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Best pentax zoom ever!!! 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. OK, so maybe not, but had to do this *bay listing justice You have to love that place. Sellers can claim whatever they want, and I'm sure some people believe them.... Direct quote from listing: "AVAILABILITY: PARTICULARLY RARE TO FIND, THIS LENS IS THE BEST ZOOM LENS EVER MADE BY PENTAX ASAHI OPTICAL COMPANY. " Listing: PENTAX SMC A 35-70mm 35 70 PK K KA BAYONET NIKON SMC-A Oh, and it "HAS BEEN TESTED WITH ACCURACY." I'm sold! Just wanted to share gave me a little chuckle inside.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
For Sale - Sold: Pentax-F 17-28mm fisheye zoom - a Pentax original (Worldwide)	cheekygeek	Sold Items	7	08-26-2010 04:50 PM
For Sale - Sold: Pentax-A 35-70mm f3.5-4.5 zoom, Vivitar "28"-70mm f/3.5-4.7 zoom, both wth iss	Nick Siebers	Sold Items	7	10-06-2009 09:01 PM
Pentax SMC P FA J - Telephoto zoom lens - 75 mm - 300 mm - f/4.5-5.8 AL verses Pentax	SA Photo	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	11	02-14-2009 02:27 PM
Is the Pentax - 75-300mm F4.5-5.8 SMCP-FA J AL Zoom Lens a good budget zoom?	Kornbread	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	7	01-16-2009 03:45 PM

01-16-2009, 09:04 PM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	That is so laughable. It even has a "PROVENIENCE" PROVENIENCE: MADE IN JAPAN BY ASAHI OPTICAL COMPANY That's a new twist as well. I wonder if each one is signed by the engineer? It's a good lens but.....

01-16-2009, 09:14 PM	#3
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	I do like that lens. Now that I know it is the best ever, I like it even more. And particularly rare to find! Wow, I will treasure my copy, even if it has not been tested with accuracy.

01-16-2009, 09:44 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The best part of all is that it fits both Pentax and Nikon! Woo! Hoo! Steve

01-16-2009, 10:37 PM	#5
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	I can't believe I sold mine! I used to see a listing for the Panagor PMC 90/2.5 macro lens that I have, with an over-the-top description and $1300 BIN. They would keep relisting it when it didn't sell. I showed my wife how brilliant I was to get mine for less.

01-17-2009, 12:51 AM	#6
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	"SOME VERY LIGHT SPOTS INSIDE - WHICH DON'T AFFECT THE IMAGES IN EVERY WAY." (emphasis partly mine) So do they affect "the images" in some way?

01-17-2009, 01:53 AM	#7
jibbonpoint Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 66	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave I can't believe I sold mine! I used to see a listing for the Panagor PMC 90/2.5 macro lens that I have, with an over-the-top description and $1300 BIN. They would keep relisting it when it didn't sell. I showed my wife how brilliant I was to get mine for less. Be very, very careful J1MD; she may just try & get you to sell it

01-17-2009, 07:52 PM	#8
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Originally posted by asdf "SOME VERY LIGHT SPOTS INSIDE - WHICH DON'T AFFECT THE IMAGES IN EVERY WAY." (emphasis partly mine) So do they affect "the images" in some way? Nope but they do effect all the other lenses in your camera bag. The spots (fungus??) will spread the goodness to all your gear.

01-17-2009, 08:35 PM	#9
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	particularly rare to find Precisely why there are other 2 auctions on eBay selling the same thing.

Best pentax zoom ever!!!

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!