Local used 50mm finds

dbh · 06-11-2007, 08:49 AM

I would like a fast prime in the 45 to 55mm range and so have been keeping an eye out. Shopping around on the weekend turned up the following:
a pair of KA-50mm f1.7 both asking $75
one M-50mm f1.4 for which he wanted $150
one K-50mm f1.2 demanding $400

All looked to be in good shape, with signs of use limited to shiny spots on the black paint here and there. I almost bought one of the 1.7s, but ended up with nothing since the prices were just past my happy zone.

--
dbh

timo · 06-11-2007, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by dbh

I would like a fast prime in the 45 to 55mm range and so have been keeping an eye out. Shopping around on the weekend turned up the following:
a pair of KA-50mm f1.7 both asking $75
one M-50mm f1.4 for which he wanted $150
one K-50mm f1.2 demanding $400

All looked to be in good shape, with signs of use limited to shiny spots on the black paint here and there. I almost bought one of the 1.7s, but ended up with nothing since the prices were just past my happy zone.

--
dbh

Those all look very expensive to me. The A lenses look the closest to reasonable; the M is completely ridiculous; I don't know about the 1.2 but I certainly wouldn't go anywhere near that price ... although if you're avoiding the carriage costs of an ebay purchase you do have to bear that in mind I suppose. Still, I think they're off the dial!

Tim

dbh · 06-11-2007, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by timo

Those all look very expensive to me. The A lenses look the closest to reasonable; the M is completely ridiculous; I don't know about the 1.2 but I certainly wouldn't go anywhere near that price ... although if you're avoiding the carriage costs of an ebay purchase you do have to bear that in mind I suppose. Still, I think they're off the dial!

Tim

Considering there is a fast fully automatic prime in the official roadmap,
ie. the DA*55mmF1.4 SDM(Tentative name)
and I'm not a collector of lenses nor in any great rush, I think I'll wait.

Still keeping an eye out, though.
--
dbh

Finn · 06-14-2007, 03:50 PM

Yikes, those prices are WAY above what you see even on freakbay. I've seen a couple of those lenses recently on KEH for much less money.

KennJ · 06-14-2007, 04:39 PM

At those prices I would be passing on all of those. I agree with Finn here and think you can find a better used deal at one of the camera shops that cater to on-line customers.
Kenn

Ole · 06-14-2007, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by dbh

I would like a fast prime in the 45 to 55mm range and so have been keeping an eye out. Shopping around on the weekend turned up the following:
a pair of KA-50mm f1.7 both asking $75
one M-50mm f1.4 for which he wanted $150
one K-50mm f1.2 demanding $400

All looked to be in good shape, with signs of use limited to shiny spots on the black paint here and there. I almost bought one of the 1.7s, but ended up with nothing since the prices were just past my happy zone.

--
dbh

Go with the "A" lens, since that works in all exposure modes. I don't think $75 is that bad; the 1.7 is one of Pentax' best primes ever.

06-11-2007, 08:49 AM	#1
dbh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery Posts: 404	Local used 50mm finds I would like a fast prime in the 45 to 55mm range and so have been keeping an eye out. Shopping around on the weekend turned up the following: a pair of KA-50mm f1.7 both asking $75 one M-50mm f1.4 for which he wanted $150 one K-50mm f1.2 demanding $400 All looked to be in good shape, with signs of use limited to shiny spots on the black paint here and there. I almost bought one of the 1.7s, but ended up with nothing since the prices were just past my happy zone. -- dbh

06-11-2007, 08:58 AM	#2
timo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: former Arsenal football stadium Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	prices Originally posted by dbh I would like a fast prime in the 45 to 55mm range and so have been keeping an eye out. Shopping around on the weekend turned up the following: a pair of KA-50mm f1.7 both asking $75 one M-50mm f1.4 for which he wanted $150 one K-50mm f1.2 demanding $400 All looked to be in good shape, with signs of use limited to shiny spots on the black paint here and there. I almost bought one of the 1.7s, but ended up with nothing since the prices were just past my happy zone. -- dbh Those all look very expensive to me. The A lenses look the closest to reasonable; the M is completely ridiculous; I don't know about the 1.2 but I certainly wouldn't go anywhere near that price ... although if you're avoiding the carriage costs of an ebay purchase you do have to bear that in mind I suppose. Still, I think they're off the dial! Tim

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Nature finds a way	lesmore49	General Talk	14	08-06-2010 10:10 AM
Couple a little finds	JACOBY	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	3	07-10-2010 10:21 PM
Bargain Table Finds	Bubbabob	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	5	01-07-2009 12:33 PM
More great E-bay finds!	KungPOW	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	6	05-19-2008 08:41 AM

06-11-2007, 10:03 AM	#3
dbh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery Posts: 404 Original Poster	Originally posted by timo Those all look very expensive to me. The A lenses look the closest to reasonable; the M is completely ridiculous; I don't know about the 1.2 but I certainly wouldn't go anywhere near that price ... although if you're avoiding the carriage costs of an ebay purchase you do have to bear that in mind I suppose. Still, I think they're off the dial! Tim Considering there is a fast fully automatic prime in the official roadmap, ie. the DA*55mmF1.4 SDM(Tentative name) and I'm not a collector of lenses nor in any great rush, I think I'll wait. Still keeping an eye out, though. -- dbh

06-14-2007, 03:50 PM	#4
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	Yikes, those prices are WAY above what you see even on freakbay. I've seen a couple of those lenses recently on KEH for much less money.

06-14-2007, 04:39 PM	#5
KennJ Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk , Va. Photos: Gallery Posts: 132	At those prices I would be passing on all of those. I agree with Finn here and think you can find a better used deal at one of the camera shops that cater to on-line customers. Kenn

06-14-2007, 05:38 PM	#6
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Originally posted by dbh I would like a fast prime in the 45 to 55mm range and so have been keeping an eye out. Shopping around on the weekend turned up the following: a pair of KA-50mm f1.7 both asking $75 one M-50mm f1.4 for which he wanted $150 one K-50mm f1.2 demanding $400 All looked to be in good shape, with signs of use limited to shiny spots on the black paint here and there. I almost bought one of the 1.7s, but ended up with nothing since the prices were just past my happy zone. -- dbh Go with the "A" lens, since that works in all exposure modes. I don't think $75 is that bad; the 1.7 is one of Pentax' best primes ever.