Pentax-m 100mm 2.8

johnkanelong · 01-23-2009, 08:26 AM

Does anyone know where I can get this great Lens? Thanks.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-23-2009, 11:45 AM

Firstly welcome to the forum, it's not so easy to find these great types of lenses these days.

You could watch the Photographers Marketplace section of this forum or perhaps even put in a message yourself in the wanted section.

Otherwise it's the usual sources and Ebay I'm afraid.

Good luck in your quest, let us all know how you get on.

johnkanelong · 01-23-2009, 12:56 PM

Thanks for your reply.

Damn Brit · 01-23-2009, 01:05 PM

welcome to the forum.
Thread moved to Lens Discussion.

farfisa · 01-23-2009, 01:20 PM

Check Adorama.com's used section. There's one there now for $149, rated Excellent.
You could probably do better price-wise here, but you might be waiting a while

They also have an M 85mm for $209. Had them both in my basket, then took a metaphorical walk around the block...

pschlute · 01-23-2009, 01:26 PM

Hi John

There were 2 up for sale on ebay this month. One went for 139 EUR from Germany. They come up reasonably frequently.

johnkanelong · 01-23-2009, 03:46 PM

Cheers all, I'll keep my eyes peeled.

felix68 · 01-23-2009, 04:15 PM

There is one on e-bay, BIN... only $299.99!

Dan · 01-23-2009, 06:13 PM

I have one in excellent condition that I am willing to part with. I have far too many lenses at or near this focal length. I will let it go for $125. If you are interested, send me a PM and I will send you some photos of the lens. As other have noted, it has very pleasant rendering characteristics, and is amazingly compact.

Dan

Marc Sabatella · 01-23-2009, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by felix68

There is one on e-bay, BIN... only $299.99!

Not sure if this was tongue-in-cheek or not, but for the record, that's not a good deal. KEH has them for between $100 and $200 depending on condition, and that's the going rate on Ebay too.

jsherman999 · 01-23-2009, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by farfisa

Check Adorama.com's used section. There's one there now for $149, rated Excellent.
You could probably do better price-wise here, but you might be waiting a while

They also have an M 85mm for $209. Had them both in my basket, then took a metaphorical walk around the block...

$360 for both - it would be tough to find anything with the same IQ for $360...
You should have taken two walks around the block

.

felix68 · 01-23-2009, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

Not sure if this was tongue-in-cheek or not, but for the record, that's not a good deal. KEH has them for between $100 and $200 depending on condition, and that's the going rate on Ebay too.

Yes, failed attempt at humor. Should have added the smilies!

Syb · 01-24-2009, 02:06 AM

I do not remember what I paid for my copy four years ago, but it appears to have been waaaay to much!!

01-23-2009, 08:26 AM	#1
johnkanelong New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 8	Pentax-m 100mm 2.8 Does anyone know where I can get this great Lens? Thanks.

01-23-2009, 06:13 PM	#9
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	I may be able to help! I have one in excellent condition that I am willing to part with. I have far too many lenses at or near this focal length. I will let it go for $125. If you are interested, send me a PM and I will send you some photos of the lens. As other have noted, it has very pleasant rendering characteristics, and is amazingly compact. Dan

01-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#12
felix68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 281	Forgot the Smilies Originally posted by Marc Sabatella Not sure if this was tongue-in-cheek or not, but for the record, that's not a good deal. KEH has them for between $100 and $200 depending on condition, and that's the going rate on Ebay too. Yes, failed attempt at humor. Should have added the smilies!

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01-23-2009, 11:45 AM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,814	Firstly welcome to the forum, it's not so easy to find these great types of lenses these days. You could watch the Photographers Marketplace section of this forum or perhaps even put in a message yourself in the wanted section. Otherwise it's the usual sources and Ebay I'm afraid. Good luck in your quest, let us all know how you get on.

01-23-2009, 12:56 PM	#3
johnkanelong New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thanks for your reply.

01-23-2009, 01:05 PM	#4
Damn Brit Guest	welcome to the forum. Thread moved to Lens Discussion.

01-23-2009, 01:20 PM	#5
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Check Adorama.com's used section. There's one there now for $149, rated Excellent. You could probably do better price-wise here, but you might be waiting a while They also have an M 85mm for $209. Had them both in my basket, then took a metaphorical walk around the block...

01-23-2009, 01:26 PM	#6
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,192	Hi John There were 2 up for sale on ebay this month. One went for 139 EUR from Germany. They come up reasonably frequently.

01-23-2009, 03:46 PM	#7
johnkanelong New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 8 Original Poster	Cheers all, I'll keep my eyes peeled.

01-23-2009, 04:15 PM	#8
felix68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 281	There is one on e-bay, BIN... only $299.99!

01-23-2009, 06:18 PM	#10
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by felix68 There is one on e-bay, BIN... only $299.99! Not sure if this was tongue-in-cheek or not, but for the record, that's not a good deal. KEH has them for between $100 and $200 depending on condition, and that's the going rate on Ebay too.

01-23-2009, 08:03 PM	#11
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by farfisa Check Adorama.com's used section. There's one there now for $149, rated Excellent. You could probably do better price-wise here, but you might be waiting a while They also have an M 85mm for $209. Had them both in my basket, then took a metaphorical walk around the block... $360 for both - it would be tough to find anything with the same IQ for $360... You should have taken two walks around the block .

01-24-2009, 02:06 AM	#13
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	I do not remember what I paid for my copy four years ago, but it appears to have been waaaay to much!!

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