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Sigma 180/3.5 Macro, Tamron 180/2.5, FA*300/4.5, DA*60-25/4(FF modified) and more
Asking Price
100 USD
Item Location
Los Angeles, CA (United States)
Item Description
I'm a birder, and after shooting D500 and D850 with two 500/4 and 500/5.6PF primes for two years I'm finally selling all my Pentax gears. Most of the staff was purchased new, and I'm original owner. There are a few items what purchased used, but all of them are of very good quality and conditions.
Please note that I do not use PayPal. I prefer Google Pay. If you have a gmail account setting GooglePay is very easy. If you are not affiliated with Google at all, you have two options: create an account or just PM me. We may be able to find another payment solution.
Here you go:
Sigma 180/3.5 APO Macro DG - SOLD
I purchased it a few years ago from KEH (condition better than excellent EX+). It is a great lens, but I haven't shot it much due my primary birding interests. The prices of Nikon and Canon mounts are at least twice lower. However, they have plenty of other similar long FL 1:1 macro choices.
There are no recent 180/3.5 Macro K-mount offerings neither here on PF, nor on eBay, Adorama used, or B&H used. The last 180/3.5 Macro PF reviewer from 2018 reported $1300 price paid. Probably this is the very last opportunity for years to come to buy flawless legendary 180/3.5 macro. The lens is fully functional and has no surface defects. The glass is impeccable.
Sigma AF 1.4x APO EX Tele converter - Please see new sale thread
Sigma did develop new 1.4x TC recently. However, it is not available in K-mount. In the past I’ve done a lot of testing and shooting of the best of the best TCs available in K-mount at that time:
The best TC for the FA*300/4.5: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
For the Sigma lenses Sigma 1.4x DG and earlier non-DG EX versions are the best choice. As you can see from the link above my older EX non-DG TC appeared to be even slightly better than EX DG version. Also 1.4x APO DG TC has protruding outside of the lens mount element and may not fit all Pentax lenses. The glass is clean with no flaws. And general TC condition is great. I think this TC is FF compatible the same as Tamron 1.4x Pz-AF, but my K-1 is gone, and I can’t test the Sigma.
Pentax SMC FA* 300mm f/4.5 ED [IF] – Please see new sale thread
and
Tamron-F 1.4X Pz-AF MC4 - (FF compatible) SOLD
I cautiously chose this lens over DA*300/4 due to faster AF and no faulty SDM motor used. It was my first serious introduction into wildlife photography. Got it directly from Japan and it was perfect from day one. Shot it a lot with and without TC.
Along with the lens I’ll include suitable Canon lens tripod mount leg, which is missing from FA*300/4.5 design. The lens condition is very good. Glass is clean with no flaws. There are a few minor scuffs on the lens body, caused mainly by mentioned above Canon lens tripod mount leg, but that is the price to pay for use of tripod with this lens.
Original caps, hood, and pouch (forgot to picture it) are also included.
I would recommend buying this FA*300 together with Tamron-F 1.4X Pz-AF MC4 TC (shown below) to match the best quality.
As you can see here
The best TC for the FA*300/4.5: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review I was very careful selecting the best 1.4x TC to be pared with this particular lens copy.
Please also note that this TC is full frame compatible:
Is Tamron 1.4X Pz-AF MC4 TC Really FF?: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
So, it does work with K-1 and K-1 Mk.II bodies. If you may know the latest Pentax DA HD 1.4x TC is strictly for APS-C bodies.
And here is couple of images taken with this lens. Do not remember did I use TC for these images or not. Unfortunately Pentax EXIF data is not available for 3rd party TCs.
"35th Anniversary" Tamron SP 180 mm LD (IF) f/ 2.5 Adaptall-2 (Model 63B) - SOLD
This is one of Tamron's best lenses ever from the past: the “35th Anniversary” 180/2.5 (actually it shows f/2.4 when wide open). It was produced in limited numbers, just 3,000 being manufactured. According to the sources it is the ideal portrait lens, which many professional photographers have criticized for being too sharp:
Tamron SP Adaptall-2 180mm F/2.5 LD-IF Model 63B
The smoothness and long throw of focusing ring are fantastic. I haven’t shot it much since I bought it because for a while most of my photography activities are related mostly to wildlife shooting.
I will ship this lens with regular Adaptall Pentax adapter (no aperture contacts). If you’d like to have controllable from the camera aperture, for $50 extra you can get Tamron Adaptall 2 Lens Adapter For Pentax K AF with electronic contacts.
SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM - SOLD
This is one of my favorite Pentax lenses. Incredible quality zoom and a very good copy. SDM is working fine. I never have had any trouble with it. There is a tiny whitish circular/oval line on front element coating (see below). I believe once I just touched a tree branch with it. It is barely visible in reflecting light and only from one direction. I had a real trouble to locate it and make a picture of it. It does not affect image quality whatsoever.
The lens was modified for the full frame and is very useful on K-1. Please see my corresponding post from the past:
Modified DA*60-250/4 on K-1: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
Original box, caps, hood, and pouch are included.
I supposed to list all my staff at once. However, all these activities are overwhelming ☹. It took so much time to prepare even those postings above. There is a whole list of what I’m going to sell. Please specify what item are you interested in. I will add description, pictures and price for it. All info to follow.
Cameras:
Pentax K-01 (shutter count only 754) + Box and all originals.
Please see new sale thread
I also can include Carry Speed LCD ViewFinder attachable to the screen which makes shooting K-01 like serious video camera
(Viewfinder SOLD) Pentax K-5 IIs (2,948 shutter count). All originals are included. May include for free 3rd party K7 Battery grip, which is compatible as I remember.
Please see new sale thread Pentax K-5: shutter count is 70,821 (yeah, I know ☺) and still counting. I make all my sales pictures here with it. Plus box and all originals. Will sell it for cheap. Would make nice UV camera for example.
Lenses:
Lester Dine (Dentist version of Kiron) 105/2.8 Macro (1:1) Dentist Kit SOLD Pentax-DA 15/4 Ltd. (green band) + caps and pouch
Please see new sale thread Tamron SP AF XR Di LD (IF) 28-75/2.8 Macro + Box and all originals.
Please see new sale thread Pentax –DA 35/2.8 Macro Ltd. (green band) + Box and all originals.
SOLD Pentax-DA 16-45/4 + Box and all originals.
This is very good, but underestimated Pentax lens.
Please see new sale thread Rokinon 8/3.5 Fish-Eye CS (manual focus) + Box and all originals.
Please see new sale thread Sigma 8-16/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Very good copy! + Box and all originals.
Please see new sale thread At 15-16mm the lens is pretty useable on full frame K-1: K-1 and Sigma 8-16/4.5-5.6 DC UWA: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Tamron SP Di AF 90/2.8 Macro (1:1) + Box and all originals.
Please see new sale thread Pentax-F 1.7x AF Adapter + Box and all originals.
Please see new sale thread Lensbaby Composer Pro with 2 lenses: + Box and all originals.
SOLD Sweet 35/2.5 Edge 80/2.8 Accessories:
Genuine Pentax M42 adapter SOLD Tamron Adaptal II K-mount adapter SOLD K-mount to Pentax 67 adapter K-7 3rd party battery grip – free with either K-5 or K-5 IIs
Wired Remote APK Kenko Auto Extension Tube (no contacts, but Aperture lever)
Please see new sale thread Genuine Asahi Pentax Extension Tube K set +original BOX and original pouch (very old looking even cracked)
Please see new sale thread
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Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent
Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only
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Return Policy & Additional Details
No returns until item is definitely not functional (they all are)
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Last edited by Greyser; 11-17-2019 at 04:28 PM.
Reason: Listing update