DA 14mm F2.8 ED IF - Good Deal ?

daacon · 04-13-2007, 09:35 PM

Newbie Here to DSLR

I have to chance to pick up a Pentax DA 14mm F2.8 lens (add says 2 years old perfect condition) for between $300 - $400 Cdn. I have read some good stuff about this lens here - questions I have is this a resonable deal ? Will it work with my k100d and AF ? And the title of the ad was the suject matter - was does ED IF stand for ?

Is this lens more for Landscape or is a good walk around lens (my sig has what other lens I have) - LBA - amazing I know nothing and I already want more

Adam · 04-13-2007, 09:45 PM

As long as the lens is in good shape, that's a very good deal!

ED [IF] is part of the lens name and stands for Extra-Low Dispertion glass elements and Internal Focusing.

FotoPete · 04-13-2007, 09:46 PM

I've seen this lens going for around 700CAN ish. Yes it will work fine on your K100D.

the lens is great for landscape but remember it will be a considerably larger investment than any of the lenses you have. If you intend to do alot of wide angle work, then this lens maybe for you.

daacon · 04-13-2007, 09:57 PM

Great unsure what I will be taking mostly will it be good for macro or not so much ? Price wise will be comparable to other lens I have if I get it for $300.00.

I quess what I am after is a good Lens that will do macro , range around 16-70 ? and is fast - the new DA* look to fit the bill but are expensive - that is not too big a concern. I want zoom for sports action hoping my 300mm will cover that and them some ad-hoc shots of people , places and things I quess ...not so happy with the sigma 18-125 but allot of that is propably 'user error'

nystateofmind27 · 04-13-2007, 10:01 PM

That's an unbelievably good deal for that lens. You should buy it if you want a wide angle.

Also, none of the lens above are Macro lens. You need a D-FA 50mm or 100mm, or a sigma macro.

roentarre · 04-13-2007, 11:00 PM

That price is really attractive for a DA 14

hamidlmt · 04-14-2007, 01:22 AM

It's a nifty lens. And, that's a good price.

Though, awhile back, I think I got the best deal ever on this lens ... picked one up for $500... It did however come with a few freebies, like a Tamron 28-200mm zoom, a DA 18-55mm and an *ist DS... all housed in a Pelican 1400 case.

I usually see the DA 14mm 2.8 alone going for $500 US. So, snatch it up! It's a fun one!

Here's a quick sample...

roy · 04-14-2007, 05:44 AM

hamidlmt,
did the seller load it in the car for you?? very good price.

hamidlmt · 04-14-2007, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by roy

hamidlmt,
did the seller load it in the car for you?? very good price.

I had to lug it all by myself, in the rain... going up hill (ok.. added that last bit)

daacon · 04-14-2007, 11:58 AM

Sweet pic - I have emailed the seller and if the lens is still availble it will be mine - thanks for all the feedback

04-13-2007, 09:35 PM	#1
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	DA 14mm F2.8 ED IF - Good Deal ? Newbie Here to DSLR I have to chance to pick up a Pentax DA 14mm F2.8 lens (add says 2 years old perfect condition) for between $300 - $400 Cdn. I have read some good stuff about this lens here - questions I have is this a resonable deal ? Will it work with my k100d and AF ? And the title of the ad was the suject matter - was does ED IF stand for ? Is this lens more for Landscape or is a good walk around lens (my sig has what other lens I have) - LBA - amazing I know nothing and I already want more

04-13-2007, 09:45 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	As long as the lens is in good shape, that's a very good deal! ED [IF] is part of the lens name and stands for Extra-Low Dispertion glass elements and Internal Focusing. 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 purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. 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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04-13-2007, 09:46 PM	#3
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	I've seen this lens going for around 700CAN ish. Yes it will work fine on your K100D. the lens is great for landscape but remember it will be a considerably larger investment than any of the lenses you have. If you intend to do alot of wide angle work, then this lens maybe for you.

04-13-2007, 09:57 PM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Great unsure what I will be taking mostly will it be good for macro or not so much ? Price wise will be comparable to other lens I have if I get it for $300.00. I quess what I am after is a good Lens that will do macro , range around 16-70 ? and is fast - the new DA* look to fit the bill but are expensive - that is not too big a concern. I want zoom for sports action hoping my 300mm will cover that and them some ad-hoc shots of people , places and things I quess ...not so happy with the sigma 18-125 but allot of that is propably 'user error'

04-13-2007, 10:01 PM	#5
nystateofmind27 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 93	That's an unbelievably good deal for that lens. You should buy it if you want a wide angle. Also, none of the lens above are Macro lens. You need a D-FA 50mm or 100mm, or a sigma macro.

04-13-2007, 11:00 PM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	That price is really attractive for a DA 14

04-14-2007, 01:22 AM	#7
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	It's a nifty lens. And, that's a good price. Though, awhile back, I think I got the best deal ever on this lens ... picked one up for $500... It did however come with a few freebies, like a Tamron 28-200mm zoom, a DA 18-55mm and an *ist DS... all housed in a Pelican 1400 case. I usually see the DA 14mm 2.8 alone going for $500 US. So, snatch it up! It's a fun one! Here's a quick sample...

04-14-2007, 05:44 AM	#8
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	hamidlmt, did the seller load it in the car for you?? very good price.

04-14-2007, 07:27 AM	#9
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	Originally posted by roy hamidlmt, did the seller load it in the car for you?? very good price. I had to lug it all by myself, in the rain... going up hill (ok.. added that last bit)

04-14-2007, 11:58 AM	#10
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Sweet pic - I have emailed the seller and if the lens is still availble it will be mine - thanks for all the feedback